Creator of plastic gun has ties to Batesville
Cody Wilson, who stunned the world the week before last by successfully test-firing a plastic firearm he designed and created on a 3-D printer and which fires ammunition made for traditional guns, is the grandson of two longtime Batesville couples. The gun is called ‘The …
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Two indicted
Back in April when Independence County authorities made what they termed a major drug arrest, Sheriff Steve Jeffery said other indictments were expected. This morning, two more people were transported and handed over to federal authorities after federal indictments were handed down against them. Jeffery …
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Family doctors in short supply
The Batesville area could see a shortage of family doctors in upcoming years, according to Dr. Mark Mengel, vice chancellor for area programs and executive director of regional programs for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Mengel was the guest speaker …
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Man arrested in connection with rape of child
WALNUT RIDGE — Three law enforcement agencies combined forces Wednesday to arrest a felony sex offender in Portia who was wanted in Missouri. Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson said sheriff’s officers along with the Arkansas State Police and Black Rock police arrested Jerry Smith, 52, …
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Bank to give American flags
For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation’s strength and unity. It’s been a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. “To show our American spirit, First Community Bank will be donating six 12-foot indoor American …
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Drug offer text reaches deputies
WALNUT RIDGE — Talk about a wrong number. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 35-year-old Walnut Ridge man on multiple drug charges Wednesday after the man texted a local resident offering to sell the prescription drug Xanax. The resident called the sheriff’s office. Kenneth Askeland, …
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ROTC commissions second lieutenants
JONESBORO — Arkansas State University’s Department of Military Science commissioned five Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) cadets as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony in the Convocation Center auditorium last Friday. One of whom was Nathaniel Cumming of San Diego, an interdisciplinary …
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6-year-old girl dies after stabbing
HARTMAN (AP) — Authorities in western Arkansas say a 6-year-old girl has died after she was stabbed last week. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says the child died Thursday at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Authorities say the attack happened May 10 at a rural home near …
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Ozarka College honors nursing graduates
MELBOURNE — Practical Nursing graduates at Ozarka College were recently honored at capping and pinning ceremonies. Students and Ozarka campuses included: Ash Flat campus — Amy Abney, Jamie Daub, Jordan Foust, Lacy Garrett, Nathan Hill, Justin Jones, Cheryl Lee, Mary Beth Lee, Scott Martins, Malynda …
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Remembering the fallen
Tuesday marked the 20th year to remember fallen comrades during the annual Sharp County Police Officers Memorial Day ceremony. To date, Jeff Richardson is the only name carved on the memorial outside the courthouse. Richardson was a Cave City police officer who died from injuries …
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Scholarship recipients announced
Anthony Adams, Makayla Candler, Tanner McGuire, Dalina Perkey and Dyllen Wolfe were recently named 2013 recipients of Arkansas Eastman trust scholarships. The scholarship program was established in 1993 to encourage and assist Independence County area students pursuing math or science-related careers. Adams, son of Bert …
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Board to consider bids
The Batesville School Board will consider several bids when it meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Central Magnet Elementary cafeteria. The board will consider accepting bids from FieldTurf for $598,652 to replace the playing surface at Pioneer Stadium. It will also consider three bids …
