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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, [...]
What do you desire?
By Tom Doty Psalm 73:25-28 (Living Bible) 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And I desire no one on earth as much as you! 26 My health fails; my spirits droop, yet God remains! He [...]
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 [...]
Health and Wellness
Good Eats and Bad News Bites: What Folks with Graves’ Disease Oughta Know About Food
If your thyroid’s been actin’ like it drank a double espresso on an empty stomach, you might be dealin’ with somethin’ called Graves’ disease. It’s an autoimmune issue where your immune system goes rogue and [...]
Journey to Wellness: Loneliness and Social Isolation
Social connection is a fundamental need comparable to essential elements such as food, water, and air. According to the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General, social isolation has increased since 2003, while time spent in [...]
Plastic on the brain?
Y’all, this ain’t your average “cut back on junk food” stuff. Scientists have discovered somethin’ downright unsettlin’: our brains are now swimmin’ in microplastics—yep, enough to mold into a plastic spoon. Let that sink in. [...]
No, Y’all Don’t Need a Parasite Cleanse
If you've been scrollin' through social media lately, you may’ve seen folks talkin’ about somethin’ called a “parasite cleanse” or “body detox. ”They’re pitchin’ it like it’s the cure for everything from bloating to brain [...]
Journey to Wellness: Take a Breath
I have frequently encountered the adage, "think before you act." Through personal experience as both an actor and recipient of thoughtless actions, I have witnessed the considerable harm such behavior can inflict on individuals, including [...]
Could We Be Fixin’ to Cure Allergies for Good?
Y’all, we might be real close to somethin’ big when it comes to knockin’ out them springtime sniffles—and even serious allergic reactions, too. There’s an old asthma medicine called omalizumab (folks sell it under the [...]
Food and Recipes
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
