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Sharp County Farm Family in the running for Arkansas Farm Family of the Year
Not only were they named the 2025 Sharp County Farm Family of the year, but Bryan and Mary Ellen Henley, along with their two daughters 11-year-old Audra Henley and 8-year-old Addley Henley have been named [...]
Third drowning reported in Spring River country
Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell reported a third drowning has occurred in the Spring River area. Russell said the drowning occurred Monday, June 23, but did not release the name of the victim. “We just [...]
Cherokee Village to celebrate 70 years
Cherokee Village will celebrate its 70th anniversary June 20 – 21 and the community is invited to join in the celebration. Cherokee Village was established in 1954 and officially launched at a ceremony held in Cherokee [...]
Ozarka College announces President and Provost’s Lists
Melbourne, AR (June 12, 2025) - Ozarka College recently announced that 84 students have been named to the President's List and 49 students have been named to the Provost's List for the Spring 2025 semester. To [...]
FEMA announces site location changes and hour adjustments
FEMA has announced changes to certain sites providing in-person survivor assistance. “The state of Arkansas, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are providing face to face help for homeowners and renters affected by the [...]
Izard County resident receives international recognition earning Humanitarian Award
Izard County resident Zeb Norris received international recognition through the World Head of Family Sokeship Council International Martial Arts Hall of Fame in late May in Orlando Fla., during the organization's 33rd annual recognition ceremonies. [...]
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Crime Articles
Stowers charged after allegedly trying to sell drugs; found non-compliant on registry
A non-complaint sex offender from Oklahoma is facing multiple felony charges in Sharp County after a traffic stop near Ravenden. According to the affidavit for warrant of arrest for Leo K. Stowers filed June 16, [...]
Westmoreland faces multiple felony charges following night long domestic incident
An Izard County man is facing multiple felony charges including kidnapping, terroristic threatening, domsetic battery and more. According to the affidavit for warrant of arrest for 45-year-old Russell Westmoreland, filed June 16, on June 13, [...]
Community Articles
Good Eats and Bad News Bites: What Folks with Graves’ Disease Oughta Know About Food
If your thyroid’s been actin’ like it drank a double espresso on an empty stomach, you might be dealin’ with somethin’ called Graves’ disease. It’s an autoimmune issue where your immune system goes rogue and [...]
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
Sharp County Farm Family in the running for Arkansas Farm Family of the Year
Not only were they named the 2025 Sharp County Farm Family of the year, but Bryan and Mary Ellen Henley, along with their two daughters 11-year-old Audra Henley and 8-year-old Addley Henley have been named [...]
Third drowning reported in Spring River country
Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell reported a third drowning has occurred in the Spring River area. Russell said the drowning occurred Monday, June 23, but did not release the name of the victim. “We just [...]
Cherokee Village to celebrate 70 years
Cherokee Village will celebrate its 70th anniversary June 20 – 21 and the community is invited to join in the celebration. Cherokee Village was established in 1954 and officially launched at a ceremony held in Cherokee [...]
FEMA announces site location changes and hour adjustments
FEMA has announced changes to certain sites providing in-person survivor assistance. “The state of Arkansas, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are providing face to face help for homeowners and renters affected by the [...]
Izard County resident receives international recognition earning Humanitarian Award
Izard County resident Zeb Norris received international recognition through the World Head of Family Sokeship Council International Martial Arts Hall of Fame in late May in Orlando Fla., during the organization's 33rd annual recognition ceremonies. [...]
Toney sacrifices himself to save child from drowning
The hole on the closest island to the bank on the second entrance to Buford Beach. Some residents along the Spring River are calling for change after a Hardy man lost his life [...]
ARDOT Warns of Fraudulent Texts
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) warns Arkansans to be cautious of fraudulent texts asking for personal information or payment information. ARDOT has received reports offraudulent text messages posing as the “Arkansas Vehicle Administration” to [...]
Local youth brings home national title
A Sharp County youth has brought home a national title following the 2025 XCEL Gymnastics Invitational May 31 in Sevierville Tenn. According to Jessica Pitts, mother of 12-year-old Karlee Pitts, this is not the first [...]
Hardy terminates Scott Rose employment; interim appointed
The City is aware of the recent arrest of Former Police Chief Scott Rose. In light of the serious nature of the alleged offense, the City of Hardy determined that immediate action was necessary to [...]
Summer camps for kids and adults announced
The Spring River Innovation Hub in Cherokee Village is hosting a wide variety of summer camps each week during the month of June. The camps are $30 each and include supplies and lunch for children [...]
Assessment deadline approaches
The deadline to assess real and personal property in Arkansas is May 31 in order to avoid a penalty. Assessments may be done in person at your home county courthouse and must be done by [...]
New opportunity for veterans in Izard County
According to Joshua Morrison the Veteran Services Officer for Izard and Independence counties there is a new opportunity for veterans in Izard County to network and get questions answered. Each Tuesday beginning at 12 noon, [...]
Sharp County earns ACT Ready to Work Community Certification
Ash Flat, AR (May 13, 2025) — Sharp County has achieved certification as an ACT Work Ready Community, a designation that underscores its commitment to building a skilled workforce that attracts employers, supports economic development, [...]
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Public comment survey available on proposed turkey zones, bass tournament length limit waiver, disorderly conduct on WMAs and resident guide license fees
The Commission at its May 22 meeting heard the first reading of four new proposed regulations changes. A public comment form has been created to capture public sentiment toward these changes before the Commission votes [...]
