Tammy Curtis, Publisher Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor As the Memorial Day Holiday creeps closer and the mercury finally begins to rise after such a harsh winter, we all begin to lighten up a bit and begin thinking of summer fun. While breaking out the grill and finally hitting the lake, we, oftentimes, fail to take time to remember the intended purpose of the holiday. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a…
By The Reverend Bob Holland I’m reminded again of the quote from Scott Fitzgerald, “You do not write because you want to say something; you write because you have something to say.” I can relate to those who are called to express the burdens within their hearts and thankful for the opportunity to share mine. These freedoms may not always be with us as the world is becoming aggressively opposed to God…
The Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association will hold their 40th Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival June 1 - 3 at HOBA park in West Plains. This is the first outdoor event of the season at the blue-grass park. HOBA is family-oriented organization and invites everyone to their festival and campgrounds complete with stage, concessions, RV hook-ups and shower house. Bands appearing: Ozark Mountain Four– Thursday, Friday& Saturday, River-Bend – Friday & Saturday, Stringed Union–…
Arkansas Community Foundation and Excel by Eight have joined forces to help ensure all children in our state have a better start to reach their full potential. Our children must be fully supported starting as early as prenatal. Families are the first teachers and we must make sure that parents and their children are taken care of through their most formative years. When we fully equip families, we can instill the importance…
In lieu of a baby shower, Karen Bradley, social media influencer, mother of nine children and wife of Dr. Lucas Bradley raised over $8,000 in an online fundraiser to purchase a Cuddle Cot for the Baxter Health Women and Newborn Care Center. This is a cooling devise that allows families of deceased victims to spend more time bonding with the infant and providing closure after the loss of an infant. The Baxter…
