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Medical Marijuana sales approach 5,000 pounds in Arkansas
Patients spent approximately $25 million ($24,992,903) in March to purchase 4,972 pounds of medical marijuana. According to Scott Hardin, spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Natural Relief Dispensary inSherwood sold the largest amount at [...]
Community Matters: Nonprofit Professionals
In the Spring River Area of Arkansas, comprised of the cities of Ash Flat, Cherokee Village, Highland, and Hardy, you will find dedicated people serving to make life better for the common good of the community in organizations like [...]
Musicians with local ties write new song for Shriners International
Every musician hopes their music will be meaningful and impactful to those who listen, but for co writers Doug Driesel, who works professionally as Doug Deforest and Flint Thompson, there is no doubt after the [...]
Sharp County Junior Fair Board partners with Pizza Hut
The Sharp County Junior Fair Board has partnered with Pizza Hut nationwide for an event April 25. “Dine in, carry out or delivery at any Pizza Hut nationwide. When checking out use code 1015 and [...]
Community Matters: Why Nonprofit Organizations Are Important in Our Communities
The nonprofit sector responds to crises as they often play essential roles during natural disasters like tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, social and political disruptions, and healthpandemics like COVID-19. The Centre for Research in Epidemiology of Disasters reported in 2021; the economic [...]
Eat, pray, cleanup event slated for Ozark Acres
The Ozark Acres Day of Prayer will be held April 22 beginning at 8 a.m. in conjunction with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Campaign and Earth Day Acres Clean-Up. “Many residents have expressed a desire to [...]
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Crime Articles
Man charged with rape in Fulton County
Charges of rape and sexual assault in the second degree have been filed against 38-year-old Brian Lewis Crawford in Fulton County. The affidavit in the case has been sealed, however; a warrant for Crawford’s arrest [...]
Man arrested after making threats over money
A Fulton County man is facing charges after threatening to kill a woman when she refused to give him money he had not earned. According to an affidavit for warrant of arrest for 53-year-old Michael [...]
Community Articles
Elks 2024 Christmas project a success
In a spinoff of the Nigerian proverb,” it takes a village to raise a child,” “it takes a village to raise a community.” This Christmas was once again like the thirty-eight prior ones, as [...]
Recipes Articles
Wonderfully Simple Tomato Pie
We are eating tomato pie. First time I've made it and I will make 1000 times again. Especially with fresh Florida tomatoes. Oh yum.How have I never made this...and moreover, I can't imagine how my [...]
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Articles of Interest
Izard County Sheriff’s Report – October 3, 2022
The following individuals were arrested last week, according to Chief Deputy Charley Melton. Christopher Blake Williams, 28, was arrested September 26 for sentenced jail time. Joey Barnett, 29, of Melbourne was arrested September 27 for [...]
Ash Flat Library Book Sale
The Ash Flat Library will be holding its Book Sale and Silent Auction on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact the library at (870)994-2658 with any questions.
Beware of ticks this fall
Does your dog or cat enjoy exploring the fields and forests near your home? These areas are prime habitats for ticks, small parasites that survive by drinking a host's blood. Ticks spread a variety of [...]
Emergency preparedness workshop slated
The Izard County Office of Emergency Management (OES) and the Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Office have partnered to bring a valuable workshop to our area on October 17, 2022, beginning at 6 p.m. at [...]
GED classes offered at Ozarka College
Free GED classes are currently available at the following locations: Ozarka College Melbourne Tuesday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. [...]
Friends of the Paul Weaver Library to host book sale
The annual Friends of the Paul Weaver Library book sale will be held Saturday, October 1 in the lobby of the John E. Miller Education Complex on the Ozarka College Melbourne campus. The sale will [...]
Lady – Pet of the Week September 27, 2022
My name is Lady. I'm a 7-month-old 26-pound cattle dog mix. I'm very small and won't get much bigger. I am spayed and up to date on shots and even doing well with house training. [...]
Izard County Sheriff’s Report – Sept. 26, 2022
The following individuals were incarcerated last week, according to Chief Deputy Charley Melton. Justin Michael Carnes, age 28, of Russellville was arrested on September 20 on a warrant for failure to appear. Julia Ludwig, age [...]
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Critter Corner
Pet of the Week – Tank
My name is Tank. I am a 1-year-old great Dane mix. I am very well behaved but still have puppy energy. I am house broken, and as of February 17th, I became neutered and completely [...]
