Mount Pleasant News

The Ozarka College Adult Education Department awarded General Education Development diplomas during the 2007-2008 academic year to 154 students.

During his speech at the new Melbourne High School, Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe spoke about the service of John E. Miller and how he helped introduce Beebe to the capitol and Arkansas State Government.

“This is an example, hopefully of a successful merger. I know it happened a couple of years ago but I think the students ultimately will benefit from this facility and all that it will be able to provide for them”

With $13,000,000 and two and a half years, people in the Izard County city of Melbourne are ready to get into their newly built school "It's a facility that you dream about but never expect to have," said ... via KAIT-TV Jonesboro

“I will say the company has fully cooperated with our investigation”

Federal agents arrested more than 20 people for identity theft during a pre-dawn raid Wednesday on a north Arkansas poultry plant, part of a nationwide sweep against suspected illegal immigrants at Pilgrim's ... via Arkansas Online

Sarah Taylor threw back-to-back five-inning no-hitters as the Izard County Lady Cougars dispatched the Mount Pleasant Lady Bluebirds 6-0 and 7-0 in softball action Tuesday at the Cougar Complex. via Baxter Bulletin

MELBOURNE - A Friday afternoon traffic stop near Mount Pleasant resulted in multiple charges against a Cedar Ridge School District teacher, according to a news release from Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence. via Baxter Bulletin

Arielle was eliminated in the ninth round of the bee and finished third behind Justin Murdock of Conway and Samia Nawaz of Little Rock. via Arkansas Online

The Izard County Lady Cougars qualified for the Class 1A State Tournament Monday with a 43-31 victory over the Mount Pleasant Lady Bluebirds in the 1A Region 3 Tournament's third-place game at Brockwell. via Baxter Bulletin

“And we drove out of it. We made it home.”

ZION - A form of destruction that belongs exclusively to a tornado was everywhere Wednesday in this little town in eastern Izard County. via Baxter Bulletin

“There's no reason why as Calgarians we can't do something to make a difference.”

Calgary police have confirmed a body found in Mount Pleasant is the city's fifth homicide of 2008. via Calgary Herald

James and Sabra Estes of Cave City have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jill Michelle Estes to William Dane Womack, son of Reid and Angie Womack of Cave City. via Batesville Daily Guard

George and Jean Kimmer of Batesville recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. via Batesville Daily Guard

“He's agreed to do that for the cost of his (employee) insurance”

Sharp County Attorney Larry Kissee told quorum court members Monday that petitioners seeking to put a wet-dry issue on the November ballot may take signatures in the courthouse, although they may not do so in ... via Batesville Daily Guard

The Viola Lady Junior Longhorns defeated the Mammoth Spring Junior Lady Bears 25-22 Saturday in the Mount Pleasant Invitational Tournament. via Baxter Bulletin

“We spent $3,534 out of the general budget and did $190 worth of grader work”

Sharp County justices of the peace agreed Tuesday to recommend the county's approval board accept the only bid received for the former Sharp Nursing Home property. via Batesville Daily Guard

“This is because of space constraints and safety issues at the Bus Exchange. ”

Bikes on some bus routes begin today As of today, people using the Heathcote bus service, number 35, will be able to carry their bicycles on buses through the Lyttelton tunnel. via Scoop

“This is a great country, a great state and a great county we live in”

Justices had several ordinances to discuss, but their first item of business for the Izard County Quorum Court Tuesday evening was to declare a vacancy for District 7. Justice of the Peace Randy Bray of Mount ... via Batesville Daily Guard

Lance and Elizabeth Hames of Sidney have announced the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Carlie Heather Hames, to John Caleb Qualls, son of John W. and Rachell Qualls and Mary and Mike Reed, ... via Batesville Daily Guard

“Christ Jesus set me free -- he can do it for you.”

Kristal Reeves spent 15 years drowning in her drug addiction. Bound by sin, she was powerless to stop until she turned to the one thing that would change everything: Jesus Christ. via Batesville Daily Guard