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Drug investigation uncovers children exposed to drugs, 4 arrested

CLEBURNE COUNTY, AR (KAIT) – Four people are behind bars accused of exposing a child to drugs.

Narcotics investigators from the Cleburne County Sheriff's Department teamed up with local law enforcement to execute search warrants at two homes in Heber Springs.

The first search was executed on Thursday, March 27, at an apartment on Park Street.

Officers arrested Chas Boyer and Danielle Alexander, both 21, on charges of exposing a child to meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, delivery of a controlled substance and furnishing prohibited articles.

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Batesville man arrested after robbing restaurant, attempted to rob another

Curtis Watson (Source: Independence County Jail)

BATESVILLE, AR
(KAIT) – The Independence County Sheriff's Department arrested one man after
receiving a call of a robbery.

According to the
sheriff's department, officers were called to Hardee's around 11:30 Tuesday
night. An employee at the restaurant told them a man, later identified by
officers as Curtis Watson of Batesville, demanded money in the registers. The
employee said Watson also had one hand in his jacket to make it look like he
had a weapon. He made off with about $270 in cash, officers stated.

Laura Knox named ASUMH's top faculty member by peers

Laura Knox named ASUMH's top faculty member by peers

 

Laura Knox, education instructor at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home was recently selected Faculty Member of the Year by her peers.

After graduating Mountain Home High School, Knox attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations.

She was employed by the University of Nebraska-Wesleyan before moving to Denver where she earned her master’s certification in elementary education K-6 at the University of Colorado-Denver.

This week at Jacksonport State Park

This week at Jacksonport State Park

 

Here’s a look at what’s happening in the coming days at Jacksonport State Park, courtesy of Matt Manos, park interpreter:

Friday, May 10

6:30pm- Nature Hike-Camp Ground. Join one of Jacksonports Interpreters for a moderate nature hike to the Swamp Fox Natural Area and learn about the natural surroundings of Jacksonport and some of the ways they have formed the town’s history.

Saturday, May 11

Bert Worsencroft chosen 'May Artist of the Month'

Bert Worsencroft chosen 'May Artist of the Month'

 

Ash Flat Library  cordially invites everyone to view the current art works on display now until the end of May as they present the May Artist of the Month: Bert Worsencroft.

Bert’s Fine Art America profile reveals he was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and grew up in Little Rock.  He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Central Arkansas.

Area-wide garage sale this Saturday

Area-wide garage sale this Saturday

The Twin Lakes Treasure Hunt will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Baxter County Fairgrounds.

Admission to the area-wide garage sale, antiques and flea market is $2 per person.

According to an email from the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce, attendees will enjoy multiple sales in an air-conditioned, weather free building.

Booth spaces are still available for vendors.  The cost is $25 for chamber members and $35 for non-members.  Tables are also available.

Gov. Beebe to deliver ASUMH commencement address

Gov. Beebe to deliver ASUMH commencement address

 

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home will hold its 17th Commencement Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, at Keller Green on the ASUMH campus.  The keynote speaker will be Governor Mike Beebe.

The college expects to award 570 degrees and certificates, including 263 ASUMH two-year degrees.  An anticipated total number of 106 ASU-Jonesboro graduates will also receive degrees at ASUMH.

For more information on the commencement ceremony, contact the ASUMH Office of Admissions at (870) 508-6104.