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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 [...]
Watermelon Crawl Invites Festivalgoers to Explore Cave City’s Local Businesses
CAVE CITY, AR – As part of the 2025 Watermelon Festival celebration, the Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Watermelon Crawl — a town-wide business passport event running Thursday, July [...]
Victim’s name released following fatal mowing accident
Authorities have released the name of the man killed by a lawnmower in Horseshoe Bend. According to Izard County Sheriff Charlie Melton, the sheriff’s office received a report around 1 a.m. Monday morning that 73-year-old [...]
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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
Cole Hired as Director of Workforce Development
Ozarka College welcomes Dawsyn Cole as the new Director of Workforce Development for the Advancement office. In her new role, Dawsyn will work closely with industry partners to strengthen the connection between education and workforce [...]
Recipes Articles
Cool Summer Pasta
What you’ll need. 1 bag of shell pasta – the larger shell pasta seems to work better. 3 green onions 3 sprigs dill 1 jar pimentos ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 4 ounces [...]
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Articles of Interest
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 [...]
Watermelon Crawl Invites Festivalgoers to Explore Cave City’s Local Businesses
CAVE CITY, AR – As part of the 2025 Watermelon Festival celebration, the Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Watermelon Crawl — a town-wide business passport event running Thursday, July [...]
Hardy History Association announces July meeting
Hardy, Arkansas – The Hardy History Association will present “Jealousy, Gangs and Contract Killings: A Complicated Case in the Arkansas Ozarks” by local historian Joe Hutchison at 5:30 Thursday, July 10th at the Old Hardy Gym, [...]
Victim’s name released following fatal mowing accident
Authorities have released the name of the man killed by a lawnmower in Horseshoe Bend. According to Izard County Sheriff Charlie Melton, the sheriff’s office received a report around 1 a.m. Monday morning that 73-year-old [...]
Trial Gardens
Over the years I’ve visited many trial gardens and even planted a few myself. But the garden managed by Dr. Stephen Love at the Aberdeen (Idaho) Research and Extension Center is unique. In the typical [...]
From Disappointment to Discovery: How Sharp County Outdoors Turned a Challenge into an Unforgettable Lesson
By Albert Barron What began as a disappointing ATV experience at Camp Kia Kima for three young scouts from Central Florida’s Troop 210 in Winter Garden, transformed into an extraordinary learning adventure. This remarkable journey [...]
Local physician suspended by Arkansas State Medical Board
Dr. Jeffery Summerhill of South Fork Health and Wellness has had his license suspended again by the Arkansas State Medical Board. According to a post by South Fork Health and Wellness, on Monday, June 23, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]