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Hoxie PD seeing an increase in car break-ins

HOXIE, AR (KAIT) - Sticky fingers in Hoxie lead to police picking up patrols. A rash of car break-ins has the department requesting citizens do their part to keep from becoming victims as well.

"Big thing people take, navigation systems that mount on the windshield," Detective Eric Cheatham with the Hoxie Police Department told Region 8 News. From loose change to guns and everything in between, HPD has worked roughly a dozen car break-ins since the beginning of the year.

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Sheriff: Body found in Lake Charles identified

LAWRENCE COUNTY, AR (KAIT) - The Lawrence County Sheriff's Department says a body was found Sunday morning in Lake Charles.

According to the Lawrence County Dispatch, they received a call around 11:15 A.M. Sunday in reference to a floating body in Lake Charles by the pier.

Dispatch says it happened right off the fishing dock on Highway 25. Members of the Dive Team, Arkansas State Parks Representatives and Black Rock Firemen were called to the scene to retrieve the body.

Hospital auxiliary hosting benefit singing

Hospital auxiliary hosting benefit singing

The Lawrence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a benefit singing this Saturday, June 15, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Walnut Ridge Community Room.

In addition to an evening of music and entertainment, there will be a silent auction and a $100 door prize. 

Admissions is by donation.

For more information, call Clark Glass at (870) 598-4496.

5 places still available for archeology camp

5 places still available for archeology camp

Looking for something for the kids to do this summer?

Then check out the archeology camp at Davidsonville Historic State Park.

During the camp, kids will learn about prehistoric and historic Arkansas through activities and travel.  They’ll participate in mock digs, make prehistoric tools, take a trip to the ASU museum and go on treasure hunts.

The three-day camp, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday June 12-14, is open to children 8-12 years of age.

Reservations are required.  The $75 registration fee includes travel, snacks and drinks.

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What's happening in Lawrence County

What's happening in Lawrence County

Here's a look at the events and meetings planned in the coming weeks, courtesy of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce:

Registration underway for autism conference

Registration underway for autism conference

The Autism Association of Northeast Arkansas will hold its Seventh Annual Autism Conference on Saturday, July 13, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at St. Bernards Auditorium in Jonesboro.

The training session is designed for and open to special education advocates, parents, educators and the community.

Registration is $25 per person.  Vendors are also welcome to set up a booth for $25.

For more information or to register, call (870) 336-2786 or visit their website.

Deputies arrest 2 Hoxie men on drug charges

Deputies arrest 2 Hoxie men on drug charges

Two Hoxie men are locked up in the Lawrence County Jail awaiting a bond hearing following their arrest on drug charges.

Darrell Ross and Anthony Coats, both 50, are charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of meth and prescription drugs.

According to an email from Sheriff Jody Dotson, their arrests came after investigators executed a search warrant at the men’s home on Friday.

During the search, Dotson said deputies found meth, syringes, prescription drugs and several other items used to ingest drugs.