Ozarks Healthcare announced that it is the first healthcare system in the region to implement Intuitive Surgical’s Ion Endoluminal Robotic Bronchoscopy Platform. This cutting-edge, robotic-assisted technology will enhance the care of patients with lung abnormalities, detect lung cancer earlier, and improve outcomes.Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths.…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Each year a team of elves works their magic at the Highland Elks Lodge to ensure families and seniors in the area have a brighter Christmas. Beginning in August, the fundraising begins for the Elks Christmas basket program. With dinners, various raffles, silent auctions and…
From police and courtdocumentationA Salem man has been arrested after an altercation that turned from verbal to him running over a man in his driveway on Dec. 16.Narcotics Investigator Blair Ables arrived on the scene at the 2700 block of Highway Nine South following an emergency call reporting Roger Martino…
By: Andrea Bruner, Special to the SRC Carolyn Brewer of Wideman never had a real Barbie doll when she was a little girl - only imitations. So when her mom gave a Holiday Barbie for Christmas in 1998, a surprised Carolyn immediately understood the sentiment behind the special gift.It was…
By James Sturch, Arkansas Senator The legislature’s list of accomplishments in 2022 is lengthy and significant.During a special session in the summer, legislators reduced income taxes for about 1.6 million Arkansas taxpayers by moving up the effective date of the tax cuts adopted last year. The tax cuts will save…
