$18K raised for BBBS
More than 120 people turned out for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Karaoke for a Cause Saturday evening. The event raised more than $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Arkansas (BBBS). The karaoke contest had two …
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Sitter charged in escape
The Independence County Sheriff’s Office has made another arrest in the Edgar Ibarra escape from custody. Detective Brian Luetschwager stated after interviewing both Ibarra and his girlfriend, Megan Cain, he learned that after Ibarra escaped the second time, he went to an address in the …
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Two arrested after fight; employee accused of taking pills
A couple fighting at a local business was arrested and both taken to the Independence County jail, according to a sheriff’s department report. Independence County Deputy Shay Moore responded to a domestic battery call at a business on Harrison Street. A witness, Gail Phillips, told …
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Men say they tried to help injured person
Two men said they were just trying to do the right thing by seeking medical attention for a man they found Monday night in the 3700 block of Camp Tahkodah Road. Justin Johnson and Joey Barber claim they were not intoxicated when they found Michael …
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Batesville pays for unused days
A new football turf at Pioneer Stadium is expected for completion Aug. 1 after the Batesville School Board accepted a $598,652 bid in May for its installation. Now, it will have new lighting after the board on Monday approved a bid of $89,600 for that …
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Gym reopens on Sundays
Ethel O. Miller Community Center, formally known as Miller’s Gym, is once again open on Sundays from 6-9 p.m. and all children are welcomed and will be supervised, according to a news release. Ethel O. Miller Community Center, located at 850 Oak St., was once …
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C-Ridge awarded $10K for Chromebooks
NEWARK — The Arkansas Department of Education’s Office of Homeless Education has awarded $10,000 to Cedar Ridge School District. According to Susi Epperson, the district grant writer, the funds will be used to strengthen the existing 21st Century Community Learning Center summer program by promoting …
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State officials confirm avian flu in Scott Co. bird
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A chicken in Scott County is confirmed with avian influenza and state officials have quarantined poultry within a 6.2-mile radius around the infected bird’s farm. The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission said today that the chicken tested positive for H7N7 low …
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Gov. Beebe seeks federal disaster declaration
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Gov. Mike Beebe has sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a major disaster declaration for 12 Arkansas counties that were affected by severe storms, tornadoes and floods beginning in late May. Beebe’s office said Tuesday that those 12 counties …
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Economic commission will meet
The Independence Economic Development Commission will have its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce located at 409 Vine St. Discussions will include the gun manufacturing recruitment program and the construction drawings for Flowers Bakery distribution warehouse. All meeting …
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HSIC lowers adoption fees for shelter cats during June
June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, and right now, the Humane Society of Independence County is teeming with cats, from wacky playful kittens, adventuresome adolescents, captivating young adults, and mature and mellow comfort-seekers, according to a news release. The shelter has cats of all ages and personality …
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Youth Fun Day set
STRAWBERRRY — The Jerusalem Missionary Church will host its Youth Fun Day at 11 a.m. Saturday at Strawberry. Food, games, bounce house and other activities are planned. The church is located on Main Street across from the Hillcrest High School gym. The even is open …
