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Mother addresses Cave City board – Bullying is issue, according to Rogers
CAVE CITY — Kristina Rogers has heard bullying happens everywhere but as a parent she doesn’t want future students to go through what she says her teenage son has at the Cave City School District. Monday she voiced her concerns to the Cave City School …
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Duck Blind sanctioned
The Duck Blind will not be serving any alcohol for 30 days starting April 12. The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division temporarily closed the private club after a hearing was held before the ABC board in Little Rock on Feb. 27. The permit holder on …
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Cops: Man starts blaze
When a dispute over money couldn’t be settled, a Sulphur Rock man reportedly attempted to tear down his home — and when that didn’t work he set it afire, according to an Independence County court affidavit. Independence County Sheriff’s Detective Shane Meyer said in the …
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Driver cited; ATV operator charged
Having his driver’s license already suspended for DWI didn’t stop a 58-year-old Batesville man from driving while intoxicated early Sunday morning when he was stopped for having no taillights or brake lights. Independence County Deputy Michael Moody was patrolling the area of Rose Lane when …
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Ozark EMS to appeal
MELBOURNE — The Ozark EMS Ambulance Service based in Calico Rock is appealing an order to cease and desist emergency operation. Kathy Cheatham, who co-owns the operation based in Calico Rock, said the order is simply for them to cease and desist with emergency calls, …
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Concord food pantry’s hours change
CONCORD — Due to a shortage of food, the Concord food pantry will cut back its service beginning in April, said Trudy Bruton, who arranges for shipments of food. The pantry has been open every Monday since the beginning of the year, but now, she …
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Man arrested for theft
WALNUT RIDGE — A Ravenden man was arrested Saturday for allegedly breaking into a cabin in January and stealing several items including a chain saw, said Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson. Bradley Calfas, 27, was arrested for theft of property. The cabin is on Lawrence …
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Spring break ‘rocks’ at clinic
Volunteers and area businesses were eager to help make spring break special for the children at Child and Youth Pediatric Day Clinic, according to Peggy Goodwin, clinical director. The clinic offers physical, speech, occupational therapy and mental health services for children. Adults are seen also …
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Public facilities board to meet
The Independence County Arkansas Public Health, Education and Housing Facilities Board will convene at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Just Chillin’ yogurt store, located at 3000 Jennings Lane in Pioneer Plaza between Bryan’s Grill and Sakura Asian Restaurant in Batesville. The agenda includes election of officers …
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W. Prosperity closed for repairs
ASH FLAT — West Prosperity Road was to be closed for bridge repairs at noon today and remain closed until further notice, said Sharp County Judge Larry Brown. The area is east of Cave City. The bridge repairs are being made on West Prosperity one-half …
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Woodland owners’ workshop set
A schedule has been released for the Ozark Woodland Owners Association workshop/spring meeting which begins at 1 p.m. Thursday in Independence Hall on the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville campus, said organizer Larry Morris. The event is open to the public. The workshop …
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Engineer released from hospital after train crash
McRAE (AP) — Union Pacific says the engineer who was injured in a train collision in White County over the weekend has been released from the hospital. Union Pacific spokeswoman Raquel Espinoza says the railroad doesn’t yet know why a northbound train crashed Saturday into …
