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Meeting called for flood affected farmers
A public meeting will be held Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. at the Sharp County Courthouse in Ash Flat for farmers who have been affected by the recent flooding. Meeting organizer John Kunkel said [...]
Arkansas Pie Festival returns to Cherokee Village Saturday
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AR – Get your forks ready! In just one week, the Arkansas Pie Festival returns to Cherokee Village for its fifth year of sweet, flaky fun. Set for Saturday, April 26, 2025, this [...]
Regional Job Fair and Career Expo returns to BRTC today
POCAHONTAS, AR - Several local economic development organizations are partnering to host a regional Job Fair and Career Expo at Black River Technical College (BRTC) in Pocahontas on Thursday, April 24, from 9:00 a.m. to [...]
REAL ID deadline approaches
Arkansas who want an easier time utilizing airline services or entering federal buildings must secure a new identification card prior to May 7. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (ADFA), Arkansas is [...]
2025 OG Golf Tournament Scheduled
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Arkansas (April 21, 2025) –The Ozark Gateway Tourist Council will host the 7th Annual Ozark Gateway Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 17, at the scenic Cherokee Village South Course in Cherokee Village. The [...]
Heart of Hardy benefit concert tonight
A benefit concert to help provide relief to those affected by the April 5 floods in and around Hardy will be held today April 22 at the Hardy Civic Center. According to co-organizer Ralph Lowe [...]
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Crime Articles
Sharp County man in custody following stalking reports
Authorities arrested a Sharp County man April 24 after several reports were made to law enforcement about the man’s behavior. According to the affidavit for warrant of arrest filed April 24 for 61-year-old Jesse Tonkinson, [...]
Crisp faces additional charges for possession of child sexual abuse material
Additional charges have been made against 25-year-old Skylar Crisp, the man recently arrested for possession of Child Abuse Sexual Material. According to Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith, Crisp was taken into custody April 22 after [...]
Community Articles
City of Cherokee Village and SID discuss fire station transfer proposal
The Cherokee Village City Council held a special meeting May 5 to discuss a proposal regarding some of the fire stations and whether or not the City could take ownership from the Suburban Improvement District. [...]
Recipes Articles
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 [...]
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Articles of Interest
Human Remains Identified as Missing Person Johnny Ray Bagwell
Investigation ongoing. On March 19. 2025, Lieutenant Cham Buchanan of the Sharp County Sheriff"s Office responded to a report of human remains discovered on Cougar Road in Sulphur Rock. The remains were located in a [...]
Home and Garden Show to be held at Salem
Mustard Seed Nursery and Landscaping in Salem is hosting their first Home and Garden Show at the Fulton County Fair Grounds April 11 from 2 to 6 p.m.and 12 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.. [...]
Human remains discovered; investigation continues
Authorities in Sharp County are investigating the discovery of human remains found March 19 on Cougar Road. According to the report, released March 28, on March 19 shortly after 10 a.m., Lieutenant Cham Buchanan met [...]
Bingo Fundraiser to benefit Ash Flat Veterans Memorial
A bingo fundraiser to benefit the American Veteran’s Memorial in Ash Flat will be held Saturday, March 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Cherokee Village. According to Adjutant Julie [...]
Sharp County Fair Board announces event postponement and new event
The Sharp County Fair Board has postponed the Drawdown Steak Dinner event that was slated for April 7 and announced a new event slated for April 12. According to Fair Board Member Andrea Vogt, the [...]
Recovery efforts continue following tornadoes
Recovery efforts are underway across the area after severe storms, bringing multiple tornadoes struck northern Arkansas and southern Missouri in the late night hours March 14 and early morning hours of March 15. According to [...]
Silver Alert issued for missing Fulton County woman
A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Fulton County woman. According to the Arkansas State Police, the alert was issued after 79-year-old Virginia Clem was reported missing after last being seen Tuesday March [...]
Resource and Career fair scheduled
Ozarka College and the Arkansas Department of Workforce will be hosting a resource and career fair at Ozarka College’s Ash Flat Campus April 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. According to James Spurlock, Assistant [...]
Weather
- Flood Advisory issued May 10 at 9:29PM CDT until June 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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- Flood Advisory issued May 10 at 8:04PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
- Flood Warning issued May 10 at 7:59PM CDT until May 13 at 3:24AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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- Flood Warning issued May 10 at 7:49PM CDT until May 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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Critter Corner
Arkansas’s Triple Trophy Award rewards elite hunters for diverse hunting skills
With the 2024-25 Arkansas deer hunting season in the rearview mirror, many hunters have only memories. A few of Arkansas’s most dedicated hunters have until April 10 to submit their application for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s [...]
