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The Sweetest Shuttle & New Visitor Map Make It Easier Than Ever to Explore Cave City During the Watermelon Festival
CAVE CITY, Ark. — The Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce two new initiatives designed to help visitors experience everything Cave City has to offer during the 2026 Cave City Watermelon [...]
GROWING MORE THAN POULTRY: PECO FOODS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF IMPACT IN NEA
POCAHONTAS, Ark. - In June PECO Foods, Inc. celebrated ten years of operations in Northeast Arkansas, marking a decade of job creation, agricultural growth, and community investment. Since opening in 2016, PECO has grown into [...]
Journey to Wellness: Lean into it
A couple of weeks ago, I went kayaking on the Southfork River with my grandson and granddaughter. While we were stopped on a gravel bar, I noticed my grandson Gavin flinching and jumping. When I [...]
‘If I can do it, so can you,’ the Jerrett Stanford story
For more than half of his lifetime, 39-year-old Jerrett Stanford lived on the wrong side of the law. That is, until he had an encounter with Jesus Christ, he said, that changed everything. “I’ve been [...]
Sharp County Coroner-Elect charged
A Horseshoe Bend family was left devastated after learning the cremains they received, were not those of their beloved pet cat Buddy, but something else entirely. On May 19 of this year, Mary Kemp and [...]
$93.5 million now available for Rural Health
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, in coordination with the Governor’s Office, today announced the application process is underway for the second round of Rural Health Transformation Funding (RHTP). RHTP was established through President [...]
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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: One Life to Live
“I wish I could live at least three lifetimes” is a thought that visits me now and then, lingering like a soft echo. It came to me most recently as I sat on my front [...]
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
Admission is free for Handcrafted Evening at the Ozark Folk Center Craft Village July 17
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. — Enjoy a summer evening of traditional and contemporary crafts, vibrant gardens and Ozark culture during Handcrafted Evening in the Park on Friday, July 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ozark [...]
GROWING MORE THAN POULTRY: PECO FOODS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF IMPACT IN NEA
POCAHONTAS, Ark. - In June PECO Foods, Inc. celebrated ten years of operations in Northeast Arkansas, marking a decade of job creation, agricultural growth, and community investment. Since opening in 2016, PECO has grown into [...]
Journey to Wellness: Lean into it
A couple of weeks ago, I went kayaking on the Southfork River with my grandson and granddaughter. While we were stopped on a gravel bar, I noticed my grandson Gavin flinching and jumping. When I [...]
‘If I can do it, so can you,’ the Jerrett Stanford story
For more than half of his lifetime, 39-year-old Jerrett Stanford lived on the wrong side of the law. That is, until he had an encounter with Jesus Christ, he said, that changed everything. “I’ve been [...]
Sharp County Coroner-Elect charged
A Horseshoe Bend family was left devastated after learning the cremains they received, were not those of their beloved pet cat Buddy, but something else entirely. On May 19 of this year, Mary Kemp and [...]
John Prine Folk Festival slated for June 19-20 at Ozark Folk Center State Park
Mountain View, AR — The John Prine Folk Festival is set to take place at the Ozark Folk Center State Park on June 19 and 20. The festival will celebrate the life of iconic folksinger [...]
Hardy Volunteer Fire Department secures playground ahead of summer
It has been more than a year since the City of Hardy received its third largest historic flood, leaving many of the amenities unusable. On May 11, the Hardy Volunteer Fire Department’s (HVFD) volunteers [...]
Sharp County Declares May as Month of Prayer for Foster Care Awareness
Sharp County, AR — The CALL in Sharp and Independence Counties is honored to announce that Mark Counts, Sharp County Judge, has officially proclaimed the month of May as a Month of Prayer for Foster [...]
Sharp County Library Board Announces Search for New Library Director
The Sharp County Library Board of Trustees is officially accepting applications for the position of Library Director. This key leadership role offers a unique opportunity for a civic-minded professional to shape the future of information [...]
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Visits Hardy, AR on May 6
NASCAR Legend Kyle Petty and Friends will be at the Hardy Civic Center at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6 as part of his 30th Annual Charity Ride Across America.
Ozark Folk Center to Host Dulcimer Jamboree April 24-25
Mountain View, Arkansas – The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the Southern Regional Dulcimer Championship Contests, followed by evening music performances during the park’s Dulcimer Jamboree on April 24–25. This annual event celebrates the [...]
Arkansas Pie Festival Returns April 25 to NEA
The Arkansas Pie Festival is returning to Cherokee Village on Saturday, April 25, and we’d love your help spreading the word. The festival continues to grow each year and will feature a statewide baking competition, [...]
Highland Band earns 4A State Honor Ensemble
The Highland Senior Band earned the title of 4A State Honor Ensemble at the 2026 Arkansas School Band and Orchestra State Concert Contest. There were 18 bands competing in Class 4A. Highland had the top [...]
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Critter Corner
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 [...]
