Bee Branch News

Guy-Perkins Class of 1958 holds 50th reunion The Guy-Perkins Senior Class of 1958 held their 50th class reunion Saturday.

The Calico Rock Pirates saw their season come to an end in a 22-hit offensive struggle with the Southside-Bee Branch Hornets, which ended with an 18-13 loss for the Pirates in the first round of the 1A State ... via Baxter Bulletin

Mayflower, South Side post tourney wins The Mayflower Eagles and South Side Bee Branch Hornets both advanced to the second round of the postseason after recording wins Friday night. via Log Cabin Democrat

Severe Weather Damage Strong storms moved through Arkansas Friday, causing eight deaths and widespread damage. via KHBS

It's been a widespread outbreak. The first tornado touched down just after 8 o'clock Friday morning in north central Arkansas, and the last of the warnings expired around 4 o'clock in eastern Arkansas. via KATV

“We'll do what's necessary to take care of our people.”

Officials in Arkansas said Saturday cleanup is "going on everywhere" following a line of powerful storms that's being blamed for at least seven deaths and damaging hundreds of homes. via KFOX

Storms rolled across Arkansas, killing at least three people including a teenager crushed by a tree while she slept in her bed, officials said Friday. via CNN

A 51-year-old corporal from Russellville is that Arkansas State Police trooper of the year. via KTHV-TV

“Me and my wife just pinched pennies.”

Money, royalty battles, tax fights, environmental concerns thicken the plot. BEE BRANCH HIGH RISE: A drilling operation off Highway 65. via Arkansas Times

Police investigate double homicide at Germantown Apartments Police were questioning several witnesses Friday morning who were at the scene of a deadly shooting at Germantown Apartments on South German Lane, ... via Log Cabin Democrat

MORRILTON The defending Class 1A state champion South Side Bee Branch Hornets picked up their first win of the season after downing Sacred Heart 14-2 Tuesday night. via Log Cabin Democrat

“For me, smaller class size allows for teachers to get more one on one in helping their students. Plus, with a smaller community, not only do the teachers know the students they know their parents”

The district, which is located in south Van Buren County, serves students in a 113-mile area. via Arkansas Online

A pre-trial hearing is being held Tuesday for a Bee Branch man accused of holding his ex-wife and daughter hostage at a post office near Clinton. via KTHV-TV

A Bee Branch man is still on the run -- after pulling off a bank heist Thursday. via ArkansasMatters

A manhunt is underway for a suspect who allegedly robbed The search is centered around Highway 92 West in Bee Branch near the Conway and Van Buren County lines. via KATV Little Rock

Damascus Christmas Parade shows community spirit The 15th annual Damascus Christmas Parade was held last Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. It was an excellent parade this year with an increase in participants. via Log Cabin Democrat

“We're not perfect, but more importantly, we work hard to get it right, make it better and change the way we do our business so it doesn't occur again”

Representatives of Citizens Against Resource Exploitation and the Bass Anglers' Sportfishing Society used pictures of polluted water and environmental damage in the Fayetteville Shale play and Arkoma Basin to ... via Times Record

“We consider this a very serious case.”

A judge set a $1 million bond Friday for a Bee Branch man who held his ex-wife and 4-year-old daughter hostage at knifepoint for hours. via Pine Bluff Commercial

“Our position is that he would be an extreme flight risk due to the nature of the charges and because of his criminal history. "We consider this a very serious case, and that's why we're going to ask for a $1 million bond.”

Circuit Judge David Reynolds set bond at $1 million for Jeffery Pearson, 30, who is charged with three counts of terroristic threatening; two counts each of kidnapping and aggravated assault on a family or ... via Log Cabin Democrat

Kidnapping charges have been filed against the man who held his four-year-old daughter and ex-wife at knifepoint Wednesday. via KATV Little Rock