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17th Annual Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market slated
The 17th Annual Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market will be held April 9th in Salem, Arkansas. Flea market hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, 124 Arena Lane, Salem Arkansas. Flea [...]
Hardy History Association to meet
The Hardy History Association will meet April 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hardy Senior Center located at 304 Johnson Street in Hardy. “The program will be ‘A (Virtual) Walk Through Hardy,’ presented by Pene [...]
Village Juniors bring home the silver at USVA
USA Volleyball (USVA) thru the Delta Region Volleyball Association held the Championship Finals April 2 and 3 in Benton, Arkansas. The "Village Juniors" made up of 13 year old's from the Highland School District won [...]
Sharp, Izard and Fulton receive high praise in best places to retire
Sharp, Izard and Fulton Counties have made the top of the list of the top places to retire in Arkansas. According to Stacker, a media outlet dedicate to travel, sports, finance and more, when looking [...]
Pie Festival offers business boost opportunity
The award-winning Arkansas Pie festival slated for April 16 is quickly approaching and this year a new opportunity is being offered to local businesses. This year’s festival committee has been working diligent to recruit businesses to participate [...]
One injured following plane crash
One individual was transported by ambulance from the Sharp County Regional Airport following a plane crash. The small, four passenger Bellanca aircraft appears to have crashed while attempting to land at approximately 4:15 p.m. March [...]
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Crime Articles
Fulton County woman landed behind bars after showing up to parole visit under the influence
A Fulton County woman landed behind bars after conducting an office visit with Probation and Parole Agent Steve Simers while under the influence. According to a report from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, on Oct. [...]
Determination of competency hearing slated in Lewis triple murder case
Pre-trial for Robert Lewis of Cherokee County Okla., the man accused of killing two Sharp County residents, as well as his girlfriend and burying their bodies near his trailer, has once again been put on [...]
Community Articles
Highland Elks Lodge to host St. Jude benefit
The Highland Elks Lodge will host a benefit for St. Jude’s Children's Hospital Feb. 15 from 7 to 10 p.m. The dance is $5 and the dinner is $15 and includes pork loin, baked potato, [...]
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Articles of Interest
Ozarka College announces President and Provost’s Lists
Ozarka College recently announced that 75 students have been named to the President's List and 57 students have been named to the Provost’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. To be eligible for the President's [...]
Grey Foxes
Ground predators are often seen as a nuisance. They hunt small mammals, birds and on rare occasions, domesticated pets, but they are an important part of the food chain Grey foxes are some of the most [...]
Hardy Social Lounge a refreshing experience
It has been less than a month since the Hardy Social Lounge opened its doors in downtown Hardy, and locals are taking advantage of the new offerings. According to Malcolm and Stacy Wright, owners of [...]
Cave City Watermelon Festival schedule available
The 2021 Cave City Watermelon Festival will run July 29-21, and the finalized entertainment schedule is available on the Cave City Watermelon Festival website! Festival organizers will be adding other activities as they are scheduled. [...]
Marybeth Byrd to present Young Artist of the year at 2021 Arkansas County Music Awards
Marybeth Byrd, who was named Young Artist of Year last year, will present that category at the Arkansas Country Music Awards on Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of [...]
Arlo and Ira
Well, it’s another Sunday morning. “And they said, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.’ And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all [...]
What You Do Matters
I grew up in a mostly non-religious household as a young child, but my mom let me go to church with a friend from school, mostly because they had a bus that picked up kids [...]
Katelyn Estes receives Fulton County Fair Scholarship
Congratulations to Katelyn Estes, the winner of one of the Fulton County Fair scholarships. Katelyn has been involved in the Fulton County Fair for 5 years and is a Fair Ambassador. She can be found working [...]
Rachel Davis receives Fulton County Fair Scholarship
Rachel Davis was presented with a Fulton County Fair Scholarship at the Mammoth Spring High School Graduation this week. Rachel is a Fulton County Fair Ambassador and has been involved in the Fulton County Fair [...]
Look before you cast
Check for the location of power lines before fishing. Make sure you are casting the line far away from power lines to avoid contact.https://SafeElectricity.org/.../life-saving-lessons-to.../ via Safe Electricity (A reminder from North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC))
Hook, Shrine and Sinker fishing tournament to benefit local kids May 22
May 22 is the date. It's going to be a great Weekend for the Fishing Tournament. Fish are biting, 87°F, and sunny! There are a few spots still open....Don't wait or it'll be too late! [...]
2021 Arkansas Country Music Awards
The 2021 Arkansas Country Music Awards will be taking place at the Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Arkansas campus in Conway, Arkansas, on June 7 from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Main stage performers will [...]
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