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Two Hardy Churches Unite: Fellowship Southern Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Hardy Celebrate Merger
HARDY, AR — In a time when many communities are facing church closures and congregational splits, two local churches are celebrating a rare and encouraging milestone: unity. Fellowship Southern Baptist Church of Hardy has officially [...]
It’s Time for “Paws for Clause”
Help Us Spread Some Cheer to Shelter Animals! Cherokee Village, AR – Y’all, it’s that time of year again! St. Bernards First Care is tickled to announce the 6th Annual “Paws for Clause” Animal Supply [...]
December start competes with century old record; warmer days ahead
Despite the first day of December bringing varying forms of winter precipitation, it will not likely be the pattern for the month. According to Jeff Hood with the National Weather Service, the last date precipitation [...]
Hardy Fire Department receives new tanker
The Hardy Fire Department is celebrating the addition of a new replacement tanker truck. According Hardy Fire Chief Joshua Moore, the truck was delivered Nov. 25 by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA). [...]
WRH Oncology & Infusion Center Holds Groundbreaking
(Batesville, Ark) – White River Health (WRH) hosted a Groundbreaking for the WRH Oncology & Infusion Center expansion. The expansion addresses the need for additional space to serve patients and families during their treatment journey. [...]
Journey to Wellness: SAD
Autumn is a stunning season, with trees displaying vibrant shades of red, yellow, orange, gold, and brown. Colorful leaves create carpets beneath oaks, elms, maples, and various other trees, while others float through the air [...]
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Crime Articles
Search warrant ends in arrest
On 9/3/2025, Agents with the 3rd Judicial Drug Task Force, the Sharp County Sheriff office, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Newport Police Department, and Troopers with the Arkansas State Police, executed a [...]
Mammoth Spring man faces multiple felonies after fleeing
One Mammoth Spring man is facing multiple felony charges in Fulton County after authorities attempted a traffic stop and the driver of the vehicle fled. According to documents filed Aug. 29 in Fulton County Circuit [...]
Community Articles
Journey to Wellness: Thank You
As an Adjunct Professor at Drury University, I would assign my students the task of writing a letter of gratitude to someone in their life who they felt had made a significant impact upon them. [...]
Recipes Articles
Cucumber Salad
Cucumber Salad While it so amazingly hot outside, cool salads are great additions to any meal. This cucumber salad is easy, quick, and economical, and it can be the chilly addition that makes a summer [...]
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Articles of Interest
Two Hardy Churches Unite: Fellowship Southern Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Hardy Celebrate Merger
HARDY, AR — In a time when many communities are facing church closures and congregational splits, two local churches are celebrating a rare and encouraging milestone: unity. Fellowship Southern Baptist Church of Hardy has officially [...]
December start competes with century old record; warmer days ahead
Despite the first day of December bringing varying forms of winter precipitation, it will not likely be the pattern for the month. According to Jeff Hood with the National Weather Service, the last date precipitation [...]
Hardy Fire Department receives new tanker
The Hardy Fire Department is celebrating the addition of a new replacement tanker truck. According Hardy Fire Chief Joshua Moore, the truck was delivered Nov. 25 by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA). [...]
Responsible catch-and-release tips for trout anglers
Recent stocking shortfalls from setbacks at two of Arkansas’s three publicly-owned trout hatcheries mean anglers plying Arkansas’s famous tailwater fisheries should practice a little more caution than usual when it comes to caring for their [...]
John 3:16 opens first medical clinic at camp
By Andrea Bruner Placing a medical clinic at John 3:16 Ministries might seem like an obvious choice, but it actually took 20 years – and having women at the camp – to make it happen. [...]
Nine Mile Ridge fire Department seeks public’s help with search for missing man
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has issued a silver alert for 75-year-old Denny Joe Smith. Smith is described as six feet four inches tall weighing 175 pounds with blue eyes and longer gray hair. He [...]
Political Campaign Signs Not Permitted on Highway Right of Ways
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reminds candidates for political office and their supporters that it is unlawful to place campaign signs on highway right of way in Arkansas. State laws permit only official directional, [...]
Safe Night Ministries offers gratitude for community support
by Karen Bagwell Safe Night Ministries appreciates the support provided by our communities, which allows the continuation of programs focused on raising awareness and offering safety to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Our organization [...]
Arkansas Mobile ID now available in Samsung and Google Wallets
The Arkansas Mobile ID is now available to Arkansans in the Samsung Wallet on Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Along with access to your Arkansas Mobile ID, the Samsung Wallet includes features such as Samsung Pay, Samsung [...]
Rising chocolate prices aren’t stopping Gen Z’s Halloween splurge
Over half of Americans (57%) said rising chocolate prices are changing how much they dish out for candy this Halloween. The new study by financial services company Empower (https://www.empower.com), which polled 2,000 general population [...]
Hardy United Methodist to hold Harvest Sale
A Harvest Sale will be held Nov. 15 and 16 at Hardy United Methodist Church located at 102 East 4th Street in Hardy. Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Art, Crafts, and Good Eats. Bid on a [...]
State of Arkansas warns taxpayers of phishing scam
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) is warning Arkansans of a text scam that attempts to obtain personal financial information. The text, which is circulating in Arkansas and several other states, requests accurate [...]
Cherokee Village Police issue statement on Wednesday night shooting
A home intruder was shot and killed in Cherokee Village early Wednesday evening. The intruder had entered the home located on Katta Drive through a sliding door located at the back of the residence. The [...]
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Responsible catch-and-release tips for trout anglers
Recent stocking shortfalls from setbacks at two of Arkansas’s three publicly-owned trout hatcheries mean anglers plying Arkansas’s famous tailwater fisheries should practice a little more caution than usual when it comes to caring for their [...]
