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that’s life Big month for birthdays in my family

This is a big month for birthdays in my world.
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Tornadoes rip through 2 counties

Cleburne County man killed by twister

A heavy fog rolled through Pearson on Thursday, reflecting heavy hearts created by a tornado that ripped through the area Wednesday night, killing one and seriously injuring two.
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Center Hill hit hardest in White County

Wednesday’s storm produced at least three confirmed tornadoes that ripped through White County with Center Hill, in the center of the county, getting hit the hardest.
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Speed limits to increase on some Batesville streets

Speeding up was a popular choice. The Batesville City Council decided with a unanimous vote that the speed limit on some of Batesville’s city streets will increase to 30 mph.
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Community theater has brought a spark of drama to Cabot

What began as an idea in Priscilla Morris’ mind has blossomed into a thriving nonprofit organization.
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Area students earn THEA awards

Several students in the Three Rivers coverage area have received awards in the annual THEA Foundation Performing and Visual Arts Scholarship Competition.
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eventsetc. Prime Time Business Expo in Batesville

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with White River Health System, hosted the 2010 Prime Time Business Expo on Feb. 27 at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville in Independence Hall. The annual awards ceremony followed. U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln was the keynote speaker. More than 350 people attended.
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front&center Victoria Gillihan

Real estate agent didn’t let cancer get in the way of success

One phone call changed Victoria Gillihan’s life forever.
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outdoors Chasing Arkansas buffalos

I stopped by the White River recently and visited with several guys who were bank fishing for one of the fish I love most to eat: the buffalo.
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Literacy council appoints administrator

The Literacy Council of Independence County Inc.’s Board of Directors held a special meeting Feb. 4 and appointed Debbie Carter its new administrator.
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Second annual Friends in Great Places concert set

The second annual Friends in Great Places concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Satur day at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville All proceeds from the event will go toward the Nursing and Allied Health facility, which is under construction.
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Local high school clubs to be featured on AETN

Fourteen Arkansas high school choirs will perform with nationally acclaimed composer Tim Janis in his new Celebrate America musical special on the Arkansas Educational Television Network at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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Hard work pays off for State Spelling Bee contestants

Bright young Arkansans competed Saturday for the title of No. 1 speller in the 2010 Arkansas State Spelling Bee, presented by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
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BEEBE: City tries to determine how to run new animal shelter

The new animal shelter in Beebe is now open and taking in residents at 1401 E. Center St. The working name for the shelter is Beebe Animal Control, said Carol Westergren, city clerk-treasurer. However, the City Council is still trying to figure out how to run the shelter.
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Education: Ag students gearing up for spring competitions

Agriculture is a way of life in Izard County.
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