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XL7-TV fined $60,000 after investigation reveals deceptive practices
An Arkansas based media company has agreed to pay a $60,000 penalty following an investigation by the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) which uncovered money had been exchanged for political broadcasting presented as news. According to an [...]
Newman dead after standoff with police
A Portia (Lawrence County) man is dead after he reportedly began firing a gun randomly outside his home this afternoon and was later confronted by law enforcement officers attempting to have the gunman surrender. Lawrence [...]
Hardy residents place in state banjo championship
Two Hardy residents were recognized after the winners of the 2022 Arkansas State Old-Time Banjo Championship at the Ozark Folk Center State Park were announced Aug. 7. The championship was held Aug. 6 in Mountain [...]
Familiar faces in a new space: Natural State Relics
There are some familiar faces in a new location in Horseshoe Bend as Natural State Relics has relocated to the upper level of the Diamond B Mall next to the Music in the Mountains Theater. [...]
12th Annual Backpack Extravaganza slated for Aug. 6
Highland Assembly of God is hosting the 12th Annual Backpack Extravaganza on the grounds of Highland Assembly of God Aug. 6 beginning at 8 a.m. According to Pastor Chris Clem, this year marks a special occasion as [...]
ACNA honors members memory through support to shelter
Following the passing of Margaret “Peggy” Duff, the of the Arts Center of North Arkansas (ACNA) decided they wanted to do something to honor her memory. It didn’t take long to determine banding together and [...]
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Crime Articles
Fulton County man faces charges after Geep store break in
A Fulton County man faces multiple felony charges after authorities responded to a break in a the old Geep Store located off Highway 62 west. According to an affidavit for warrant of arrest for 51-year-old [...]
Nichol charged with sexual indecency
A Fulton County man faces charges of felony sexual indecency with a child following an investigation by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation into allegations against 20-year-old Jakob Nichol began Dec. 8 when the [...]
Community Articles
The Lifesaving Power of Blood Donation: A Call to Action in Sharp County
Every couple’a seconds, somebody in this country needs a pint of blood. Whether it’s for folks hurt in accidents, folks havin’ surgery, or folks battlin’ cancer, blood donations are downright essential—and there ain’t nothin’ else [...]
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Articles of Interest
Tractor Supply Blue Ribbon Welcome
The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce held a Blue Ribbon Welcome for new member Tractor Supply Company on July 29, located at 578 Highway 62/412 in Ash Flat. Tractor Supply offers an extensive mix [...]
Lessons I learned in statistics class
The past eight weeks have been filled with Bell Curves, sample sizes, and portion sizes taking up space in my brain and finding their way into my dreams. I have had more dreams about statistical [...]
Entrepreneurs and inventors: Learn about intellectual property strategy August 18 – 20 at Invention-Con 2021
If you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, or independent inventor, your creative work is among your most valuable assets. Don’t miss your chance to learn how different types of intellectual property (IP), such as [...]
The time is now: Pray
Fear. Satan loves to instill fear in people as a weapon. It is so easy for him to do. He is sly and tricky and seeks to devour us with any weapon at his disposal. [...]
Scheduled power outage approaches
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative has an outage planned Monday, Aug. 9, for part of the Myron feeder out of the Crown Lake Substation. The general area is from Myron to Zion. Personnel have rebuilt the [...]
Izard County 4-H Poultry Chain Auction August 6
Michael Paskewitz and staff invite everyone to come out to the Izard County 4-H Poultry Chain Auction. The chickens this year are the Hyline Brown Layers. The Auction will be held at 5:00 p.m. [...]
Ozarka College Surgical Technology Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony
Four students in the Surgical Technology program at Ozarka College received their pins recently in an annual pinning ceremony held in the Lecture Hall of the Ozarka College Mountain View Campus. During the ceremony, Lindsey [...]
From the Mayor of Cherokee Village
The virus is not going away and being vaccinated is an important step in reducing the number of cases. The active case count for both Fulton and Sharp county has been the highest since we [...]
George Jared to sign books August 7
Mark your calendars now to attend the book signing and speaking event with George Jared, author of 'Witches in West Memphis: The West Memphis Three and another false confession'. Plan to attend. He will have [...]
Pinkston named Ozarka Employee of the Quarter
Ozarka College is proud to announce that Scott Pinkston of Batesville, Arkansas has been selected as Ozarka's Employee of the Quarter! "Scott is most deserving of this recognition; going the extra mile in all facets [...]
Highland School District open houses August 5th
Open houses are scheduled for students at each of the three Highland Schools August 5th. The schedule is divided by last name. Please use precautions and maintain distancing. For more information, please check the graphic [...]
Spinning a yarn
What are we doing around the homestead this week? I've started spinning some corridale roving I got online from Wicked Tints (https://fiberartistmarket.com/vendors/wicked-tints-yarns/). The colorway is Sherwood Forest. I really like it. I'm spinning the yarn [...]
Izard County Sheriff’s Report – August 2, 2021
According to Chief Deputy Charley Melton the following individuals were charged during the past week: Ronnie Eugene Ford Jr, 45 of Horseshoe Bend, was arrested on July 25 for public intoxication. Bond was set at [...]
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