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Duncan releases new album
Just a few short weeks after the announcement came recognizing the Cave City Watermelon Festival as the recipient of an international award for the catchy parody song “I’m from Cave City”, the singer and [...]
ASBTDC to offer on-site business counseling
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University will be offering on-site counseling for small businesses in several counties for October. Aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small businesses will have the opportunity [...]
Comfort Keepers kicks off 8th annual Warm Homes Project
Comfort Keepers Ministry Inc., is kicking off its 8th annual Warm Homes Project which will provide firewood and heaters to families in need this winter. “We have been really blessed with some amazing partners again this year. [...]
Petition filed in Sharp County Circuit Court against Ozark Acres et al
A petition to the courts against the Ozark Acres Suburban Improvement District et al (SID), Alisa Black (as Sharp County Clerk), (Judge) Gene Moore, (Tax Collector) Charlotte Ratliff, (Sheriff) Mark Counts and the Arkansas Department [...]
Medical marijuana sales reach $200 million in Arkansas
Medical marijuana patients spent approximately $24 million ($23.9 million) in September at the state’s 38 dispensaries to obtain 4,571 pounds. “Patients spent approximately $800,000 daily in September on medical marijuana purchases, “ said Scott Hardin, [...]
Wanted man apprehended in Hardy
Anthony Caplinger, the man wanted by police in Fulton and Sharp County was taken into custody shortly after midnight Oct. 4. According to Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose, at approximately 7:30 a.m. Oct. 3, two suspects were encountered [...]
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Charges filed in Taylor murder case
Two arrests have been made in connection of the murder of a Fulton County woman. In July of 2022, the Arkansas State Police were asked to investigate the murder of 57-year-old Kristy Marie Taylor, who was [...]
Authorities make progress fighting counterfeit bills; one arrested
An Izard County man faces several felony charges and investigators are one step closer to shutting down the manufacture and use of counterfeit bills. An investigation into counterfeit bills led authorities to 20-year-old Mason Hunter [...]
Community Articles
What to do?
By Tom Doty Psalm 73:25-26 (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 [...]
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Articles of Interest
Love thy neighbor
Well, It’s another Sunday morning. I’m having my second cup of coffee and thinking back to when life wasn’t so complicated. When an election was run on the qualities of a candidate rather than who [...]
Wilson named Outstanding Faculty of the Year
Katie Wilson, Division Chair of Allied Health at Ozarka College, has been named 2021 Outstanding Faculty of the Year. Wilson leads the Allied Health programs division. Allied health has been integral to Ozarka education since [...]
York named Outstanding Staff of the Year
Ozarka College has selected Ms. Donna York as recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Staff of the Year award. She will be recognized at the Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) virtual awards and recognition ceremony in October. [...]
ICC volleyball livestreamed
We will livestream tonight's (August 24) volleyball games on YouTube. 1st game begins at 5:00 PM. https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCsa8wNmKp_OsapWuozKdiQA
Paul Harris and the Cleverlys concert relocated
The Paul Harris and the Cleverlys show, scheduled for September 23, has been relocated to the Izard County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Grassroots Equipment and Outdoors and Townsend Spice and Supply, the move is a result [...]
Izard County Mighty Mite football
T minus 5 days until the Jamboree! These Mighty Mite football players were working hard at practice!
Raccoons
They may be a nuisance at times, but raccoons play a vital role amongst the other fur bearers. They are the scavengers of the woods. Although they will seek out live meals such as eggs/grubs [...]
Free GED classes offered at Ozarka College
Free GED classes are currently available at the following locations: Ozarka College Melbourne Tuesday – Friday (starting 8/24) 8:00–3:00 p.m. Ozarka College Mammoth Spring Tuesday -- Wednesday (starting 9/7) 9:00–3:00 p.m. Ozarka College [...]
Planning a Labor Day getaway? ASP says “drive sober or get pulled over”
ARKANSANS PREPARE FOR FINAL SUMMER HOLIDAY, LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANS AIMED AT DRUNK DRIVERS As Arkansans begin looking forward to plans of a final summer getaway, law enforcement officers are preparing to saturate the highways with [...]
4-H District O’Rama
Izard County was represented well at the District O-Rama held on June 18, 2021, at the CA Vines 4-H Center located in Ferndale, Arkansas. Michael Paskewitz, Izard County Extension Agent and Staff Chair, and Elizabeth [...]
Izard County Sheriff’s Report – August 23, 2021
According to Chief Deputy Charley Melton the following people were booked into the Izard County Jail during the past week: Sarah Marie Lynn, 35, of Norfork was arrested August 17 and is on hold for [...]
Stuff the mailbox
I love to encourage others in their walk with the Lord. We all need encouragement. It feels good deep in our hearts when someone sends us an encouraging text or message. Even at work If [...]
What’s in a name?
Well, it’s another Sunday morning. "And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe[a] came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs [...]
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6 Tips to Help You Learn How to Train Your Pet
If you've ever tried to teach your pet a command or trick, you know that training isn't always as easy as the experts on YouTube videos make it look. These six tips just may make [...]
