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Filing period closes for area school board elections
The filing period has come to a close for the upcoming school board election slated for Nov. 14. In Sharp County, each incumbent for open positions face opposition. For the Highland School District, for Position One, [...]
Spring River country’s Hayden Savage nominated for EMMY awards
The Mid-America Chapter of the EMMY Awards announced on Aug. 10 that Mammoth Spring Native Hayden Savage has been nominated for two awards. Savage had dedicated the last several years to providing high quality journalism [...]
Family thankful home invader chose them
One family credits God for sparing the life of a home invader who came face to face with their daughter during a home invasion in Cherokee Village Aug. 7. “My daughter had walked out of [...]
Journey to Wellness- Sweet Dreams
“Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite” was something my mother said to me when I was just a small child. I had no idea what she meant, and I think it has a much [...]
2023 back to school cuts for kids a huge success
Local hair stylists bring smiles and fresh haircuts to area studentsThanks to the generosity of local hair stylists and business leaders, several dozen children and youths from the tri-county region are going back to school [...]
Arkansas Tax Free Weekend Aug. 5-6
In an effort to ease financial burdens for families about to resume school, Arkansas has declaried Aug. 5-6 to be a 2023 Sales Tax Holiday. Purchses in certain categories such as "Human wearing apparel for [...]
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Family thankful home invader chose them
One family credits God for sparing the life of a home invader who came face to face with their daughter during a home invasion in Cherokee Village Aug. 7. “My daughter had walked out of [...]
Ward in custody following abuse of endangered person
An Izard County man is in custody after authorities responded to a call in Wideman after receiving a call for help regarding a domestic disturbance in progress shortly after midnight July 23. When authorities arrived [...]
Community Articles
Hardy History Association to meet Thursday
Hardy, Arkansas – A preview of the 33rd annual Hardy Homesteaders Day will be the topic at the next meeting of the Hardy History Association at 5:30 Thursday, September 4 at the Old Hardy Gym, 201 [...]
Recipes Articles
Chip’s Meatloaf
Hubby gave me not one, not 2, but 4 compliments during dinner! His last was, “Wow, that was just the best dinner,” makes me happy here at Smokey and Chip's Florida Hideaway. What is interesting [...]
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Articles of Interest
Family Values
Well, It’s another Sunday morning. "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or [...]
Sharp County Inmate files civil suit
An inmate at the Sharp County Detention Center has filed a civil rights lawsuit in the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas against Jail Administrator Stephen Davis. According to the documents filed by Chase [...]
HHS band members named to 2022 All State Band
Highland High School students have been selected to the Arkansas 2022 All State Band.
HHS names Olivia Cox Winter Royalty queen
Congratulations to Winter Royalty Queen Olivia Cox! All of our candidates are all absolutely stunning and represent HHS well! #rebalsraisethebar Here were the members of the Winter Royalty court from which the queen was selected.
ICC GT students cook
The Izard County Soclosidatd Gifted and Talented students had the opportunity to cook and sample quesadillas and tortilla roll ups recently.
IC junior Cougars win 1A-2 District Tournament
The Izard County Junior Cougars defeated the previously undefeated Concord Pirates, 48-37, to win the 1A-2 District Tournament at Viola. The Junior Cougars were led by Kasen Black with 13 points. Garrett Dillard and Noah [...]
IC junior Lady Cougars 1A-2 District champs
The Izard County Junior Lady Cougars defeated the previously undefeated Concord Junior Lady Pirates, 41-38, in overtime, to win the 1A-2 District Tournament at Viola. The Junior Lady Cougars (22-2) were led by Makensie Yancey [...]
Izard County Sheriff’s Report – Feb. 14, 2022
The following individuals were arrested last week, according to Chief Deputy Charley Melton: Darrell Smith, 59, of Horseshoe Bend was arrested February 2 and charged with violation of Omnibus DWI Act, driving on a suspended [...]
ICC sr. high Quiz Bowl team does well
The ICC Sr High Quiz Bowl team earned 4th place at the NAESC Tournament at Ozarka College on Friday, February 11, compiling a 4 - 2 record. Case Everett lead the team, answering 21 toss-up [...]
The box on the desk
Well, It’s another Sunday morning. "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or [...]
Sharp County Fair Association chili fundraiser Feb. 11
The Sharp County Fair Chili Supper will be held at the Cherokee Village First Baptist Church Family Life Center Feb. 11, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Wonderful homemade chili and desserts will be available. Carryout will [...]
Fulton County Fair scholarship applications due March 1, 2022
The Arkansas Fair Manager’s Association presents nine scholarships to Arkansas graduating seniors who have been involved in county fairs. Counties can only submit one application. In order to meet the AFMA deadline for scholarship, Fulton [...]
ARDOT, Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Highway Police Launch Statewide Work Zone Safety Campaign: ‘Slow Down, Phone Down’
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), together with Arkansas State Police (ASP) and Arkansas Highway Police (AHP), announced a new work zone safety campaign aimed at cracking down on reckless and distracted driving in work zones [...]
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Critter Corner
Shaw Veterinary Clinic to attend AVMA meeting
Just another reminder that our doctors and staff will be attending the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association winter meeting this weekend. During this time, we will be in continuing education meetings to learn new techniques and [...]
