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TSA now accepting Arkansas Mobile ID at airports across the U.S.
Arkansans can now use their Mobile ID at more than 260 airports across the country. Travelers can use the Arkansas Mobile ID at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in these 260 locations. It can [...]
Eagle Fest returns Sept. 13
Following a multi-year hiatus, Eagle Fest is returning to Ash Flat and to its original location, across from the Ash Flat Library at the old city park. According to Festival Chair, Shaina Manning, the return [...]
New Arkansas Laws Go into Effect
During the 2025 Arkansas Legislative Session, several laws passed that Arkansas travelers should know. These laws go into effect Tuesday, August 5. Fines Double in Mobile Work Zones House Bill (HB) 1596, now Act 327 [...]
HUMC ladies sew to help The CALL
The ladies of the Hardy United Women in Faith recently completed the first 30 handmade pillowcases to be donated to The Call for children in foster care. According to Jean Kelly, one of the women [...]
Bowling for Babies to benefit New Beginnings Pregnancy Center a go
Bowling for Babies, a fundraiser to benefit the New Beginnings Pregnancy Center Aug. 7 from 6: 30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Frontier Lanes in Ash Flat is quickly approaching. According to James Everett, one of the [...]
Income Tax Filing Extension to Dec. 3
Due to natural disasters this Spring in various parts of Arkansas, Governor Sanders issued Executive Orders 25-08 and 25-09 extending the deadline to file an income tax return for citizens in all 75 counties. The [...]
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Crime Articles
Nearly three pounds of meth confiscated during traffic stop
Nearly three pounds of methamphetamine and other drugs were confiscated during the course of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Third Judicial District Drug Task Force. According to a release from the Sharp County Sheriff’s [...]
Sex offender charged in new rape case
On July 3, a Fulton County man who was already classified as a level one sex offender, has now been arrested and charged with rape, a class Y felony. According to a press release from [...]
Community Articles
He knows our thoughts
I was reading in Hebrews 4 this morning and a scripture I knew, I was now reading. I had asked God earlier to give me a scripture to write a devotion on. I did not [...]
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
TSA now accepting Arkansas Mobile ID at airports across the U.S.
Arkansans can now use their Mobile ID at more than 260 airports across the country. Travelers can use the Arkansas Mobile ID at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in these 260 locations. It can [...]
Eagle Fest returns Sept. 13
Following a multi-year hiatus, Eagle Fest is returning to Ash Flat and to its original location, across from the Ash Flat Library at the old city park. According to Festival Chair, Shaina Manning, the return [...]
New Arkansas Laws Go into Effect
During the 2025 Arkansas Legislative Session, several laws passed that Arkansas travelers should know. These laws go into effect Tuesday, August 5. Fines Double in Mobile Work Zones House Bill (HB) 1596, now Act 327 [...]
HUMC ladies sew to help The CALL
The ladies of the Hardy United Women in Faith recently completed the first 30 handmade pillowcases to be donated to The Call for children in foster care. According to Jean Kelly, one of the women [...]
Bowling for Babies to benefit New Beginnings Pregnancy Center a go
Bowling for Babies, a fundraiser to benefit the New Beginnings Pregnancy Center Aug. 7 from 6: 30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Frontier Lanes in Ash Flat is quickly approaching. According to James Everett, one of the [...]
New bridge slated for completion this September
Motorists who commute to and from Izard County into Ash Flat will soon see easier travel access as the City of Ash Flat is making strides in construction of the new bridge off Orr Road. [...]
City of Hardy seeks new attorney
Joe Grider, who was serving as the attorney for the City of Hardy submitted a letter of resignation to Hardy Mayor Ethan Barnes and the City of Hardy effective July 18. In his letter submitted [...]
WRH CEO commends team during meet and greet
White River Health (WRH) hosted a meet and greet for their newest Chief Executive Officer (CEO) July 17 at White River Health’s specialty clinics in Cherokee Village. Steven Webb, worked for White River Health initially [...]
Medical marijuana sales surpass 2024 numbers
According to Scott Hardin, spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), medical marijuana sales are up over $8 million from this time last year. “From January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, [...]
Darts with Hearts to hold fundraiser for Runner
Darts with Hearts, a local non-profit will be hosting a poker run, dinner and music event July 19 beginning at 10 a.m. to help create a trust fund for Runner, the son of Justin Toney [...]
Kayak raffle to benefit Mission of Hope roof project
The Mission of Hope is holding a one time special fundraiser, selling chances for a Pelican ErgoBoost Seat Kayak. “We’re selling chances for $5 each and the Kayak is valued at $798. The money we [...]
Our Neighborhood Fresh Market partners with Instacart for home delivery
Our Neighborhood Fresh Market is providing a new service. “We wanted to accommodate people and make things easier for customers who have transportation issues, physical limitations, or are just unfamiliar with the area or needing [...]
Renewing your hunting license contributes to conservation
By Randy Zellers Most hunting seasons are still a few months away, but it’s a great time to renew your license to make sure you’re ready for the next year of memories. Arkansas annual [...]
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Critter Corner
Helping your pets beat the heat
Hot weather is here to stay. The puppers and kittos may love being outside, and there is lots to do with them there, but pet owners need to be aware of the dangers of heat [...]
