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Inmate who escaped sentenced to six years
(Local News ~ 12/29/12)
A man who slipped out the window before a court appearance in August has been sentenced. Chad Costner, 24, of 19520 Raby Road, Harrisburg, was in court last week to face charges after his attempted escape in August. Costner pleaded guilty to third-degree escape and breaking and entering. Circuit Judge David Laser sentenced him to six years in prison. Costner was fined $1,500 and ordered to pay $470 in court costs. He also received credit for 183 days already served... -
Lady Cardinals down Thunderbirds, Greyhounds to advance to NEA semis
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/12)
The Weiner Lady Cardinals opened up the 66th Annual Northeast Invitational Tournament with a 73-14 win over the Cross County Lady Thunderbirds in Division One high school girls basketball action last Thursday at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro. The Lady Cardinals were back in action this past Saturday as they defeated Sloan-Hendrix 64-46 to advance to the semi-finals... -
Marked Tree wins NEA opener
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/12)
Marked Tree used a big second and third period to down Sloan-Hendrix 60-37 in the boys Division 1 of the NEA Invitational Tournament being held at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro last Thursday. Daniel Rucker, Darius Ivy and Terry Carter each hit a free throw in the first minute and a half of the opening period to go up 3-0. ... -
Lady Warriors lose to Rivercrest in NEA Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/12)
The Rivercrest Lady Colts jumped out to a 21-7 first period lead over the EPC Lady Warriors in their opening round game of the girls Division II NEA Invitational Tournament last Thursday at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro before going on to post a 51-53 victory... -
Lady Wildcats ousted by BIC
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/12)
The Trumann Lady Wildcats and Buffalo Island Central (BIC) Lady Mustangs met in the first round of the girls' Division II NEA Invitational Tournament last Thursday at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro. Trumann jumped out to a first period lead before BIC used a big second period to take the lead and go on to a 57-34 win... -
EPC Warriors hold off Rivercrest rally
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/12)
Three-time defending NEA champions East Poinsett County (EPC) opened defense of their title by holding off a Rivercrest charge in the fourth period to post a 76-68 win this past Friday in the boys' Division II NEA Invitational Tournament being held at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro... -
Weiner tumbles in opening round of NEA
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/12)
The Weiner Cardinals squared off against the Walnut Ridge Bobcats in a boys Division I NEA Invitational Tournament opening round game last Friday at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro. The game was a back and forth battle with Walnut Ridge scoring the last six points of the game to claim a 58-52 win... -
Lady 'Jackets fall in opener to Maynard
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/12)
The Bay Lady Yellowjackets and Maynard Lady Tigers met in the opening round of the girls Division I NEA Invitational Tournament this past Friday at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro. The teams swapped leads after the first two quarters. Maynard took the lead late in the third period and went on to a 57-50 win... -
Wildcats downed by Lions in opening round
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/12)
The Trumann Wildcats and Manila Lions met in the opening round of the Division I NEA Invitational Tournament this past Friday at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro. Manila held on to down the Wildcats 65-63. Nate Maxwell got the first points of the game as he scored inside for 2-0 Trumann lead. ... -
Bay advances to semi-finals in NEA action
(High School Sports ~ 12/29/12)
The Bay Yellowjackets used a huge second period to build a double digit lead and never look back as they defeated Walnut Ridge in the second round of the boys Division I NEA Invitational Tournament this past Saturday at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro...
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