Sharp County

By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Sharp County is be-ginning 2023 with renewed faith in their justice system. Newly elected Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Devon Holder announced some plans for changes within his district and also took an opportunity to introduce his newly appointed deputies. One of the changes should be well received by the area who have become all too used to repeat of-fenders never receiving prison sentences, numerous negotiated pleas…

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FROM COURT AND POLICE RECORDS A Batesville man racked up five felony charges in Sharp County after breaking into a home and hitting the home-owner with a gun on Dec. 30. Sharp County Deputy Bob-by Glenn responded to a call at 650 Strawberry River Road, near Poughkeepsie to a home invasion and burglary. Upon arrival, Glenn found the male victim, Calvin Tucker, with a wound on top of his head, where he…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Few things warm the heart at Christmas like the smiles on children’s faces as many, for the first time, are able to shop for things they would like for Christmas for themselves and their families. Sharp County went above and beyond this year as 168 children’s Christmases were made even more merry Dec. 17 at Walmart in Ash Flat during the second annual Sharp County Shop with…

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Strawberry River Chapter DAR met Saturday, December 3, with 12 members and two guests in attendance. Following the opening ritual and approval of minutes and the treasurer’s report, updateson three DAR committees were presented: (1) Wreaths Across America. The chapter is a recognized sponsor of WAA; this year we are sponsoring 54 wreaths which will be placed on the resting sites of Veterans buried in the Mountain Home Cemetery. (2) Arkansas DAR chapters are…

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From witnessinterviews and Probable Cause Affidavits A Hardy man who has been the subject of a criminal investigation since January and the subject of two previous ones dating back to 2011was finally arrested on Nov. 9.Jack Huffmaster, Jr., 59, was officially charged with seven counts of Rape-a Class Y Felony; each punishable by 40 years to life in prison; six counts of Sexual Assault, a Class B Felony, each punishable by five…

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