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TUESDAY, June 4, 2019 / Vol. 5 Issue 23 / 75 cents
Water fills streets, covers roads Heavy rain last week led to flooding across Van Buren County. Water was above sidewalk level in downtown Clinton, bridges and many roads were covered, parking lots were ponds. Storms started moving in about 3 p.m. Wednesday and before it was over, more than 1,575 Petit Jean Electric customers lost power, including in the Shirley area, Choctaw, Culpepper, Barrens, Old Highway 9 and other areas. In the Shirley area, two poles were broken. Crews had power restored quickly. After a couple of days of dry, sunny weather, rain and thunderstorms are forecast for this week.
The parking lot in the Northside Mall was under several inches of water Wednesday. More photos, Page 7. (Facebook photo)
Shirley Homecoming The weather was hot but at least there was no rain as scores turned out for the annual Shirley Homecoming on Saturday. There was lots to see and do: Water balloons flew, turtles raced and folks visited with old friends and made new ones. There were vendors and games, food and fun. At 2 p.m., the parade wound its way down the hill from school into town with Grand Marshals Thelma and Jimmy Murray. Saturday night featured a bull riding event and live music. Too soon the 52nd Homecoming became a memory to talk about next year.
Notes Office closed
The Voice office will be close Wednesday, June 5, 2019. We will reopen on June 6.
Best friends
A little fancy riding entertains the crowd at Shirley’s Homecoming Saturday. More photos, Page 14
June 8 is the unofficial holiday National Best Friend Day. Take a minute to let that person that you can always rely on know how much you appreciate them. A couple of other unofficial holidays in June include National Chocolate Ice Cream Day and National Doughnut Day, both on June 7.
(Photo by Freeda Baker Nichols)
Theft of watches spurs arrest An arrest warrant has been issued for a Hot Springs man charged with commercial burglary. Anthony Lynn Walters, 39, is accused of breaking the top off a locked display jewelry case at the Walmart in Clinton on May 22, 2019, and taking eight watches, according to an affidavit for arrest. The value of the watches was placed at $763.87.
The suspect had been caught on a surveillance tape but his identity was not yet known when a Walmart employee reported that the watches had been advertised for sale on a Facebook page. The phone number with the post was at Serenity Ridge on Third Street in Clinton. The resident at the Serenity Ridge address said he had asked Walters to leave
on May 26 because he thought Walters was selling stolen property, according to the affidavit. A neighbor told Clinton Police that he had bought several items from Walters including a Bluetooth speaker, Nighthawk Netgear, Wifi routers, backpacks and watches, according to the court document. He said Walters told him he got the items from
Gospel Fest set for June 8
Chuck Crain returns to Clinton on Saturday.
If you enjoy gospel music the Clinton High School Cafeteria is the place to be Saturday, June 8. The Clinton Gospel Fest is a free come and go event starting at 11 a.m. with a hometown favorite, The King’s Highway. At noon, Charles Crain from Presley’s in Bran-
son takes the stage for his dynamic, inspiring performance. Southside Pickers, Spirit Breez and Gospel Colors round out the afternoon’s schedule. Concessions will include barbecue, hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and ice cold drinks. There will be great raffles donated
his father’s warehouse and was selling them to raise money so he could leave Serenity Ridge, where he was unhappy. A Walmart assistant manager identified the items, all of which were valued at $1,884.25, according to the report. Walters has been charged with commercial burglary, a Class C felony.
by local businesses to bid on, as well as door prizes. The fest concludes at 4 p.m. with the winning raffle tickets being drawn. You need not be present to win. Come on out and enjoy some great gospel music and at the same time support this fundraiser for the VBC Literacy Council’s Adult Learning Center.
Bear visits FFB neighborhood Fairfield Bay Police responded to a call June 2, 2019, in reference to a black bear causing damage to a bird feeder. The caller stated that the offending bear stole a bird feeder off the back porch of their residence and carried it into the yard. The police department reminds citizens that although it may
seem cuddly and cute, a bear could potentially harm you. They advise folks living in the area of Pine Hill Road to remove any outdoor food for wildlife. The bear has been seen at Tanglewood Circle and Stillwood Circle. Do not approach the bear. Game and Fish will be notified of the situation.