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Journey to Wellness: Be a tree hugger
Engaging in nature is perhaps the easiest yet one of the most impactful self-care activities we do. That may be difficult for some of us to believe. I struggled with the beauty of nature this [...]
United Way of North Central Arkansas Announces New Structure in Community Support Efforts and the Addition of Fulton County
United Way of North Central Arkansas, under the leadership of President John Kunkel, proudly celebrates its continued commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals and families across the region. Serving the counties of Cleburne, Fulton, [...]
Hardy History Association welcomes Professor Brooks Blevins
The Hardy History Association is pleased to announce the upcoming meeting with featured speaker is Professor Brooks Blevins. A native of Izard County, and the Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University, [...]
Health and Wellness
Journey to Wellness: Be a tree hugger
Engaging in nature is perhaps the easiest yet one of the most impactful self-care activities we do. That may be difficult for some of us to believe. I struggled with the beauty of nature this [...]
Tonsil Stones: The Stinky Secret Nobody Talks About and How to Handle ‘Em Like a Pro
If you’ve ever had that funky breath that no amount of minty gum can fix, or you feel like there’s a rock party going on in the back of your throat, chances are you’re dealing [...]
Drinking Water Before Meals: What Science Says About This Simple Health Habit
There's no shortage of fancy health tips out there, but lemme tell ya about one that’s as tried-and-true as Grandma’s chicken and dumplings: drinking a glass of water before you eat. You might be wondering, [...]
Strong Bones and a Stronger You
Let’s talk about somethin’ that doesn’t get a lot of attention but sure ought to, especially here in Arkansas – osteoporosis. You may not hear folks talkin’ about it much, but it’s a condition that [...]
Journey to Wellness: Power to change
Everyone has the power to change. That is not just hopeful wishing or pie in the sky ideology. I have seen it at work, in my life and in the lives of other people. People’s [...]
Think PINK: “Pink Together, Stronger Forever”
We all know gettin' a mammogram might not be the most pleasurable experience, but, it's worth its weight in gold. The Arkansas Department of Health estimates 2400 Arkansas women were diagnosed with breast cancer last [...]
Food and Recipes
Peach Cobbler
Peach Cobbler 1 stick butter ¾ cup flour ⅛ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ cup sugar + additional for flavor adjustments ¾ cup milk 2 cups peaches with juice Melt butter in oven-proof [...]
Apple Streusel
4 or 5 large apples ground cinnamon 1 cup sugar 1 stick butter ½ cup flour Cut apples up in smaller slices in an oven proof dish. Sprinkle a small amount of cinnamon and some [...]
Beef Pie
¾ pound ground chuck ½ cup onion or onion powder ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ⅛ teaspoon garlic salt 2 eggs, slightly beaten ¾ cup cottage cheese ½ cup grated [...]
Strawberry banana dessert recipe
Strawberry Banana “ice cream” 2 bananas, cut into ¼” slices and frozen 1 cup strawberries, cored and cut in half at refrigerator temperature 2 Tablespoons coconut milk A few chocolate chips, optional Toss all in [...]
Porcupine Meat Balls
1 pound ground chuck 2 Tablespoons finely ground onion 2 Tablespoons finely chopped green pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 1/2 cup rice, uncooked 1 (6-oz.) can tomato sauce 1 1/2 [...]
Slumgullion recipe
Slumgullion 4 slices bacon 1 can tomatoes 1/2 pound meat (leftovers or fresh meat) 1 onion 1/4 pound cheese Brown bacon and onions together. Add tomatoes and meat which has been cut into small pieces. [...]
Events
Local Goverment
Sharp County Quorum Court hears positive update regarding Sharp County Jail
The Sharp County Quorum Court met in regular session Monday night and received good news regarding the Sharp County Jail. Following the acceptance of the minutes, the court moved on to department reports with Treasurer [...]
Sharp County Quorum Court hears parking lot update
The Sharp County Quorum Court met in regular session Aug. 12 with all justices present at the meeting. Following the passage of the minutes from the July meeting, the court moved on to other business. [...]
COSL announces tax auction for regional counties: Fulton, Izard
Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Fulton and Izard Counties on August 29. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at [...]
Books and Reading
AFL closed Columbus Day
The Ash Flat Library will be closed Monday, October 9 in observance of Columbus Day. They will return to their regular schedule Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Preschool Storytime at the Ash Flat Library scheduled
Preschool Storytime is scheduled for this Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at 10:30 a.m! Bring your preschoolers and have your friends bring their's too! The littles will have a big time listening to a story just [...]
Porter to host signing and sale at Cave City Library
Local author Joey Porter has released his second book and will host a book signing and sale of his newest compilation Aug. 8 at the Cave City Library. Porter served in the United States Army prior to [...]
Seed Saving at AFL
Don’t forget! This Saturday! How to Save Your Seeds for Next Year Saturday, July 22nd, 10:00 am Ash Flat Library (conference room) Peggy Tiffany, Sharp County Master Gardner No registration is required, free
Obituaries
Brooklynn Grace Pendarvis
Brooklynn “Brookie” Pendarvis, born on August 28, 2007, passed away on September 13, 2024 in a tragic car accident on rain-slick roads at the tender age of 17. Brookie was the beloved daughter of Jody [...]
Charles Wilson
Charles Edward Wilson of Hardy, Arkansas passed away on December 2, 2023. Charles was born September 15, 1938 in Hardy. After graduation from Hardy High School in 1956, he attended the University of Arkansas at [...]
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Books and Reading
Ash Flat Library fall book sale scheduled for Nov. 4
The Ash Flat Library will be holding its fall book sale on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ash Flat Community Center (located across the street from the library) [...]
Stop the Cycle spaghetti fundraiser
Stop the Cycle will be holding the Spay-ghetti lunch fundraiser September 7, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at VFW #9777 at 105 Veteran's Way, Salem, AR. A donation of $10 or more lands you [...]
Farm & Flea market fun at the Mission Saturdays
The Farm and Flea Market held on the property of the Mission of Hope at 3968 US 412 in Hardy to benefit the mission’s Raise the Roof fund is ongoing Saturday mornings and vendors are [...]
Cherokee Village A&P Commission Seeking Consultant
The Cherokee Village Advertising and Promotion Commission (CV A&P) seeks to engage a consultant on a part-time basis to help carry out the day-to-day work of the all-volunteer Commission, including implementing its annual digital and print tourism [...]
