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.

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

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.