By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford made a special presentation to the Cherokee Elementary School on April 14 to a crowd of fourth graders and the community. In honor of the recent renovations, the flag pole was replaced and Crawford presented a flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol as the first to be hoisted to wave proudly over the school. Cherokee Village Elementary School opened their doors…
By The Reverend Bob Holland Everyone has their thoughts and interpretations when it comes to sharing the gospel, but there’s not a more terrifying word among the average Christian than evangelism. Just ask a believer when was the last time they verbally shared the love of Jesus with an unbeliever and the answer will probably be a moment of silence. Evangelical Christianity is widely known, but maybe we should briefly explain what…
Trey Steimel, Arkansas State Representative More than twenty bills passed in the2023 Regular Session address Arkansas elections. From how an initiative is placed on the ballot to when the polls are open, there are several changes being made due to recent legislation. The following pieces of legislation regarding elections have been signed into law: Act 236 amends the procedure for the filing of a ballot initiative and referendum petition by requiring that…
Strawberry River Chapter met April 1 with 10 members present. Arkansas State Regent Gale Markley was our special guest. Following the opening ritual, delegates were elected to the upcoming Shawnee District meeting in May. The State Regent presented her administration’s goals and projects which will be highlighted during her three-year term 2022-25.State Regent Markley’s project is the Veteran’s Village located in Jonesboro, AR. The village serves Veterans by providing a variety of…
The Ladies Auxiliary of Highland Elks Lodge #2539 invites the public to fill upon pancakes and all the fixings on Sat. April 22.The all you can eat pancake breakfast also includes biscuits, sausage, sausage gravy, fruit, juice and coffee. The $9 cost helps the Elks with the many community projects they do for local charities. The breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. and stop serving at 10 a.m. Come out and have…
