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Recovery and cleanup efforts underway following historic flooding
Following severe storms and historic flooding that swept through the tri-county area April 5 and 6 it is no surprise the damage was so widespread. One of the pavilions at Loberg Park in Hardy, [...]
Press on
I pray in the mornings before I get on my school bus. I don’t pray on weekends, but I know I should. When I start my prayer, I thank God for blessing me with a [...]
Village Pride Spring Roadside Cleanup set for Saturday
Village Pride is gearing up for their annual Roadside Littler Clean-up in Cherokee Village April 5. According to Jonathan Rhodes with King Rhodes Real Estate and a member of Village Pride, volunteers are needed to [...]
Health and Wellness
Journey to Wellness: Walking on Sunshine
Spring is a season I deeply appreciate. The blooming of daffodils, yellow bell bushes, red bud blossoms, and magnolia blooms signal Nature’s revival from the dormant winter months. I eagerly anticipate engaging in activities such [...]
Journey to Wellness: Nighty Nite
One of the many statements I did not appreciate hearing from my mother was, “Time to go to bed.” At that time, I deemed activities such as watching television, reading a comic book, or assembling [...]
Keepin’ Your Bones Strong: A Guide to Beatin’ Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, often called a "silent disease, " sneaks up on folks, especially women after menopause and older folks. It makes bones weak as pond water, leadin’ to breaks that can flat-out change a person’s way [...]
Journey to Wellness: Do Step
At times, my Apple Watch can be quite frustrating. I am unsure if the phrase "getting on my nerves" remains in common use today, but it is one that my mother frequently used with me. [...]
Journavx: A Whole New Ballgame in Pain Relief
If y’all have ever dealt with chronic or acute pain, you know the struggle is more real than a heatwave in August. Findin’ somethin’ that actually works - without all them nasty side effects or [...]
Your Dog Might Be a Better Personal Trainer Than a Gym Coach
Let’s just be real for a second—most of us have at least thought about hiring a personal trainer. But what if the best fitness coach has been nappin’ on your couch, leavin’ fur all over [...]
Food and Recipes
Vegan Bacon
Recipe and photos by Jonathan Melendez - food.com 1lb firm tofu, cut into strips shaped like bacon 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons soya sauce 1 teaspoon liquid smoke 1 tablespoon oil, something neutral, not [...]
Grilled Ranch Potatoes
from Hidden Valley Ranch 1. Preheat grill to medium heat. On a work surface, arrange 2 rectangles of heavy-duty foil large enough to fit the potatoes side-by-side. 2. Place potatoes in the center of one [...]
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 [...]
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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
Soup’er Bowl Fundraiser Saturday
More than a dozen cooks have signed up for the upcoming Cherokee Village United Methodist Church (CVUMC) Soup’er Bowl Fundraiser set for Saturday, Feb. 8 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for [...]
Horseshoe Bend Citizens United PAC Found in Violation of Arkansas Law
By Abranda Stephens The Arkansas Ethics Commission has concluded its investigation into the Horseshoe Bend Citizens United PAC, issuing a public letter of caution and a $200 fine for failing to comply with state laws [...]
CVUMC opens call for soup’er cooks
Do you enjoy making soup? If so, the upcoming Cherokee Village United Methodist Church (CVUMC) Soup’er Bowl Fundraiser Competition may be for you. The CVUMC will hold a Soup’er Bowl Fundraiser Feb. 8 from 2 [...]
Fulton County Fair Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship is crucial for the success of the Fulton County Fair, as it directly impacts the ability for the fair to host engaging and memorable events that attract visitors and enhance the community experience. By [...]
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 [...]
