By: Angelia Roberts, Special to the SRC Fredericka Silvey Johns’s life can only be summed up in one word – magical. As a young woman, she stood shoulder to shoulder with royalty, visited Europe’s grandest castles, and sang her heart out in front of thousands. She was a singer, dancer, and performer for some of Germany’s greatest opera houses. She fulfilled every dream she ever set out to achieve. And while she…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor A March 21 fire at Hardy destroyed a building that had been converted into apartments. Firefighters with Hardy, Highland and Ash Flat Fire Departments were on the scene of what was a fully involved structure fire when they arrived near the Griffin Pub just off Hwy. 175 at Hardy. The fire was at residences inside the former Jesus is Lord Ministries building and land office of the…
By The Rev. Bob Holland Soon after Jesus had resurrected, we find a beautiful account found in John chapter 20 that is a wonderful example of how much God loves us and desires to help us. The friends and family of the Messiah were gathered together after his horrific crucifixion and were still grieving over his death when suddenly, He appears in their midst. Even though they remembered how He had promised…
Trey Steimel, Arkansas State Representative In the 9thweek of the 2023RegularSession, the House passed several bills addressing education, elections, and healthcare. The House also passed a bill to increase the proper-ty tax credit for Arkansas families. With a vote of 99-0, the House voted in favor of increasing the homestead property tax credit from$375 a year to $425 a year. HB1032now heads to the Senate. Education bills passing the House this week…
Alfred F. Czech Alfred F. Czech, 92, died March 12, 2023,at White River Hospital, Batesville, Ark. Alfred was born Sept.17, 1930, to Felix and Mary (Kozelek) Czech, in Sharon, Wisc. He married Eileen Bronk Nov. 5, 1951. He served in the Korean War during 1951-1953. He also served his country during the Berlin Crisis in 1961-1962. He owned sever-al businesses including being a milkman in Stevens Point, Wisconsin for Fischer and Morning…
