Local Author and long time therapist, Alicia McBryde , recenlty published her first book Odd Duck and held a book signing on Aug. 12 at Ozarks Classic Craft Mall in Hardy. Alicia McBryde, a local author and and therapist held a book signing on Aug. 12 at the Ozark Classic Craft Mall in Hardy for her new book Odd Duck. McBryde signed copies of her book and offered it for sell…
The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce held a Blue Ribbon Welcome for new member Homeway Inspections on August 10. Homeway Inspections performs inspections for residential and commercial property before or after listing properties for sale, to check on potential issues such as radon, mold and others affecting home values, or needing repairs. For more information please contact at 870-710-1005. Pictured from left, are: Tabitha Thurman (Ambassador), White River Health; Ben Markway,…
Conway Spurlock I am seeking Position Four on the Highland School Board. I and five of my children graduated from Highland. My youngest son attends Highland Middle School. My family has lived in what is now the Highland School District for 190 years, so I have strong ties to our community and only want what is best for our children. I have 45 years experience in construction and have offered advice to…
Bobby Woods On August 9, I, Bobby Woods, will file papers to run for the Highland School Board in the November 2023 election. Part of this major decision is because of the July 18 school board’s decision to take “no action” on a community group’s request to allow public comment sessions at each board meeting without pre-approval of the board. The current policy requires you to write a letter to the superintendent…
From Police and Court Records and witness interview A Mount Pleasant man found himself behind bars after allegedly stealing guns from an ex employer and placing them for sale on Marketplace. Skylar Shrake, 21, was first arrested on June 26 in Izard County after being confronted first by gun owner Chaz Mathews for whom he used to be employed about the alleged theft of guns from his business located on 211 Cardinal…
