Wanting jumpstart on career 16-year-old prepares for college
Makayla Candler knew in elementary school she wanted to be a psychologist who works with children. She also knew it would require about 14 years of college to get there. “I knew if I wanted to go to school that long I had better get …
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Man accused of assaulting father, son
MELBOURNE — Breaking into a home and allegedly assaulting the homeowner and his son has landed a Dolph man behind bars. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence said Dennis Reed Stowers first wrecked his vehicle by running it into a pole late Thursday night and then …
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Inmate walks off from work detail on two occasions
An Independence County inmate left his work detail twice in a three-day period, according to reports from the sheriff’s office. On Thursday, community service worker Edgar Mario Ibarra, 25, walked away from the recycling center while wearing orange jail clothing. He was later seen running …
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Batesville man killed in Sunday crash
A 54-year-old Batesville man was killed in a one-vehicle accident on McHue Road 7 a.m. Sunday. Joseph Moody was pronounced dead at the scene, from injuries sustained in the accident, according to a report from Deputy Robert Moser with the the Independence County Sheriff’s Office. …
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Fair seeks commercial vendors
Commercial vending spaces at the Independence County Fair are now available for rental, according to Linda Baxter, chairwoman of commercial exhibits. “Replies and calls are coming in daily,” she said. “We are still excited about our air conditioning and the new improvements to our commercial …
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Weather service predicts rain
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The National Weather Service says Arkansas will get a break from the summer heat this week. Rain and thunderstorms are predicted for most of the state. Forecasters said northwest Arkansas should see rain beginning this morning, with the front moving to …
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Easement to be discussed
The Batesville School Board will meet at 5:30 tonight in the district’s at maintenance building at 2473 E. Main St. The board will hear maintenance and transportation reports, to accept bids for student athletic insurance, commodity bids and one to replace lights at Pioneer Stadium. …
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Band director at Wynne accused
WYNNE (AP) — The director of the Wynne High School band has been ordered to not have any contact with students after accusations that he kissed a teenage girl and exposed himself to her. Nicholas Wayne Wooster, 35, of Wynne, was arrested on suspicion of …
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Farmers picking up sesame growing
JONESBORO (AP) — A new crop option for Arkansas farmers is exploding in the Delta — and maybe onto breads and salads. Sesame seeds acreage in the southeastern United States has risen from about 2,500 in 2012 to about 60,000 this year, according to farmer …
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Police called to clinic for man rolling on ground
A Batesville man got a ride to jail after officers were called to Sherwood Urgent Care early Friday morning after he was seen talking to himself and rolling around on the ground. When police arrived, Raymond Scott West, 35, of Ross Street, told them he …
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Norfork Dam lane closure announced
MOUNTAIN HOME — One lane of Highway 177 across Norfork Lake will be closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday for inspection of the dam. Officials at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mountain Home Project Office said they regret any inconvenience this may …
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Ozarka sets summer GED schedule
MELBOURNE — The Adult Education Department at Ozarka College is offering summer GED classes at Ozarka College campuses in Melbourne, Ash Flat and Mammoth Spring. Class times are Mondays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Ash Flat, Room 109; Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m, Mammoth Spring, Room 106; Wednesdays …
