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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 [...]
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 [...]
Peaceful protest held at Sharp County Courthouse
T.C., Mary Jane and Michelle (last name withheld), were among those peacefully protesting at the Sharp County Courthouse Monday, June 23. A small group of protesters gathered at the Sharp County Courthouse Monday, [...]
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, [...]
Izard County Senior Center gears up for Luau
The Izard County Senior Life Center has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming Luau June 30 beginning at 6 p.m. at the center located at 30 Chapel Hill Road in Brockwell. Center Director Susan [...]
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Crime Articles
Sheriff warns of funny money confiscated during traffic stop
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Department along with the Arkansas State Police conducted a traffic stop in Pocahontas and discovered fake money in the process. According to Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell, $3,500 worth of fake [...]
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, [...]
Community Articles
Prayer for Texas
Be with them, Lord. Comfort them. Embrace them. Bolster them. Ease their pain. Hold them like a parent holds a child. Give them uncommon strength during these present moments of horror. Help them remember to [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
