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Meeting called for flood affected farmers
A public meeting will be held Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. at the Sharp County Courthouse in Ash Flat for farmers who have been affected by the recent flooding. Meeting organizer John Kunkel said [...]
Arkansas Pie Festival returns to Cherokee Village Saturday
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AR – Get your forks ready! In just one week, the Arkansas Pie Festival returns to Cherokee Village for its fifth year of sweet, flaky fun. Set for Saturday, April 26, 2025, this [...]
Regional Job Fair and Career Expo returns to BRTC today
POCAHONTAS, AR - Several local economic development organizations are partnering to host a regional Job Fair and Career Expo at Black River Technical College (BRTC) in Pocahontas on Thursday, April 24, from 9:00 a.m. to [...]
REAL ID deadline approaches
Arkansas who want an easier time utilizing airline services or entering federal buildings must secure a new identification card prior to May 7. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (ADFA), Arkansas is [...]
2025 OG Golf Tournament Scheduled
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Arkansas (April 21, 2025) –The Ozark Gateway Tourist Council will host the 7th Annual Ozark Gateway Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 17, at the scenic Cherokee Village South Course in Cherokee Village. The [...]
Heart of Hardy benefit concert tonight
A benefit concert to help provide relief to those affected by the April 5 floods in and around Hardy will be held today April 22 at the Hardy Civic Center. According to co-organizer Ralph Lowe [...]
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Crisp faces possession of CASM charges
A Fulton County man is facing charges following an investigation by the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division. On April 22 a search warrant was executed in the 100 block of Longhorn Drive in [...]
Landrus charged following assault
A Fulton County man is facing felony charges after a report was made to authorities regarding a physical altercation. According to the affidavit for warrant of arrest filed against 58-year-old Bryan Landrus, on April 20, [...]
Community Articles
Meeting called for flood affected farmers
A public meeting will be held Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. at the Sharp County Courthouse in Ash Flat for farmers who have been affected by the recent flooding. Meeting organizer John Kunkel said [...]
Recipes Articles
Vegan Bacon
Recipe and photos by Jonathan Melendez - food.com 1lb firm tofu, cut into strips shaped like bacon 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons soya sauce 1 teaspoon liquid smoke 1 tablespoon oil, something neutral, not [...]
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Articles of Interest
Arkansas Pie Festival returns to Cherokee Village Saturday
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AR – Get your forks ready! In just one week, the Arkansas Pie Festival returns to Cherokee Village for its fifth year of sweet, flaky fun. Set for Saturday, April 26, 2025, this [...]
2025 OG Golf Tournament Scheduled
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Arkansas (April 21, 2025) –The Ozark Gateway Tourist Council will host the 7th Annual Ozark Gateway Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 17, at the scenic Cherokee Village South Course in Cherokee Village. The [...]
Heart of Hardy benefit concert tonight
A benefit concert to help provide relief to those affected by the April 5 floods in and around Hardy will be held today April 22 at the Hardy Civic Center. According to co-organizer Ralph Lowe [...]
Easter events 2025
Due to the rapidly changing nature of these events, any events with a *** next to them have been canceled since this article was published. The Ash Flat Library will hold an Easter Adventure through [...]
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office investigates apparent murder-suicide
On April 6th, 2025, Sharp County deputies responded to 59 Racoon Lane in Smithville regarding a welfare check on Genevieve Whitt. Genevieve's relative called and stated she had not heard from her since the tornado [...]
Human Remains Identified as Missing Person Johnny Ray Bagwell
Investigation ongoing. On March 19. 2025, Lieutenant Cham Buchanan of the Sharp County Sheriff"s Office responded to a report of human remains discovered on Cougar Road in Sulphur Rock. The remains were located in a [...]
Home and Garden Show to be held at Salem
Mustard Seed Nursery and Landscaping in Salem is hosting their first Home and Garden Show at the Fulton County Fair Grounds April 11 from 2 to 6 p.m.and 12 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.. [...]
Human remains discovered; investigation continues
Authorities in Sharp County are investigating the discovery of human remains found March 19 on Cougar Road. According to the report, released March 28, on March 19 shortly after 10 a.m., Lieutenant Cham Buchanan met [...]
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Tri-County Pond Management Workshop
Izard, Fulton and Sharp County Extension are coming together for this Tri-County Pond Management Workshop scheduled for April 8, 2025, at 5:30 pm located at the Turkey Mountain Golf Course in Horseshoe Bend. The registration [...]