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$1 Million bond set for Ash Flat man in rape case

FROM PRESS RELEASE An Ash Flat man is behind bars on a $1 million bond in Sharp County awaiting the formal filing of charges for allegedly raping a child multiple times over a year period of a time. Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell is-sued a press release in the incident stating that 64-year-old Terry Long, AKA “Wood-stock”, was arrested by his department on June 22.The incident that led to Long’s arrest came…

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Fourth of July Events kicking off this weekend

July 1 Freedom Fest: John 3:16 Ministries at Charlotte. The Oak Ridge Boys will bring their “Front Porch Singin’ Tour” to Charlotte, Ark., as part of the annual FreedomFest at John 3:16 Ministries. A barbecue dinner will be served with $10 meal tickets. Every ticket comes with an entry into the grand prize drawing of a Spartan Mower RZ(one must be present to win, however) zero-turn riding mower, valued at $3,600. John 3:16…

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Mammoth Spring woman receives 5 years probation for her role in sexual assault of 9 year old

From Court Documents A Fulton County woman, who was arrested with her husband last June for permitting the rape of a child was sentenced to five years probation on June 26 in Fulton County Circuit Court. Lori Huckabee, 39, of Mammoth Spring pled guilty to a Class B Felony charge of Permitting Child Abuse, before Circuit Court Judge Tim Weaver.   Huckabee’s husband, Chad Huckabee, 40, who was already a registered Level…

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Sharp County Sheriff outlines cost saving options for jail, receives facility dog and permission to pay part time jailers overtime

By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Changes and increased revenue at the Sharp County Detention Center were the main topic of the June 12 Sharp County Quorum Court meeting. New method for inmates to see doctor Sheriff Shane Russell explained the jail received nearly $33,000 in revenue for the month of May. This included revenue from inmates use of the county’s NCIC inmate communication system which include phone, video and messaging systems. Other…

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Hunter Biden due in Batesville court to answer allegations of contempt

By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The First Son was present in Little Rock at the Stephens Building on June 16 to complete his court ordered deposition in the ongoing child support case between him and Lunden Roberts, the Southside resident and mother of his child, Navy. An order to appeal filed in the case alleges Hunter Biden failed to fully answer 13 of the required questions during earlier inquiries about items about…

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