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White River Health and UnitedHealthcare
White River Health is actively negotiating with UnitedHealthcare to secure a fair and sustainable agreement that protects patient access in our region. If a new agreement is not reached by March 31, UnitedHealthcare could force [...]
National Weather Service refutes groundhog for tri-county forecast
Despite Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction earlier this month, the tri-county area is expecting a much different prediction according to National Weather Service Forecaster Dennis Cavenaugh. “Today we've had near record or record high temperatures across much [...]
Cherokee Village woman uses tragedy to serve community
Rhonda Moore a resident of Cherokee Village was roused by the sound of knocking at her door. It was nearly midnight and she knew the news would not be good when she opened her door [...]
REAL ID available at all Revenue Offices, no wait required
As we approach Feb. 1, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) reminds Arkansans they can obtain a REAL ID at any of the state’s 130-plus Revenue Offices. Beginning February 1, the Transportation Security [...]
Medical Marijuana sales reach surpasses $290 million in 2025
Arkansans spent more than $291.1 million on medical marijuana purchases in 2025. That is an increase of approximately $15 million over 2024, when sales totaled $275.9 million. $291.1 million is a new annual record, surpassing [...]
Sharp County Quorum Court considers policy changes
The Sharp County Quorum Court held their first meeting of 2026 on Monday, Jan. 12. Following the approval of minutes the court moved on to reports beginning with County Treasurer Wanda Girtman was first to [...]
Events
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
Fraud Warning – Tax-related phone call
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) warns Arkansans to avoid a new scam phone call circulating throughout the state. The Department has received multiple reports of callers claiming to be with the “Tax [...]
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
Hats off?
Hats in church or a church function in a sanctuary. This is the question. This is a hot topic in the church and has been for a very long time. We all have varied personal [...]
White River Health and UnitedHealthcare
White River Health is actively negotiating with UnitedHealthcare to secure a fair and sustainable agreement that protects patient access in our region. If a new agreement is not reached by March 31, UnitedHealthcare could force [...]
National Weather Service refutes groundhog for tri-county forecast
Despite Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction earlier this month, the tri-county area is expecting a much different prediction according to National Weather Service Forecaster Dennis Cavenaugh. “Today we've had near record or record high temperatures across much [...]
Cherokee Village woman uses tragedy to serve community
Rhonda Moore a resident of Cherokee Village was roused by the sound of knocking at her door. It was nearly midnight and she knew the news would not be good when she opened her door [...]
Sharp County Quorum Court considers policy changes
The Sharp County Quorum Court held their first meeting of 2026 on Monday, Jan. 12. Following the approval of minutes the court moved on to reports beginning with County Treasurer Wanda Girtman was first to [...]
New Year weather enters gently
Weather predictions are looking kinder and less like winter as 2026 begins. According to Colby Pope with the National Weather Service in Little Rock, the temperatures will remain above normal, but some precipitation is in [...]
New rule requires postal service patrons be proactive
If you are among the more than 100 million Americans who use the U.S. Postal Service, you may need to adjust your routine. As of Dec. 24, new regulations have changed the postmark date and [...]
Community invited to attend Christmas from Heaven’s View
The community is invited and encouraged to attend a performance of Christmas From Heaven’s View, written and directed by Julia Thyer. According to Thyer, there will be four shows held at the Hardy Junction Music [...]
Broken to Blessed Charity aims to serve all
A new non-profit in Sharp County has set out to help all who cross their path. According to Adam Simpson co-founder of Broken to Blessed Charity (BBC), he and his wife Tammy Simpson run the [...]
Local handyman company grants Christmas wish for Evening Shade family
A new company in Sharp County, 4 Seasons Handyman Service has given one family a Christmas gift to match their wishes. Sharp County resident Della Staggs said she had reached out to a local non-profit [...]
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). [...]
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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 [...]
