By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Friday, June 29 marked the end of a rigorous 21 weeks of academic, physical, mental, firearms and emergency vehicle operation training for three area men who graduated as Arkansas State Troopers. These young men were among an initial field of 436 applicants who were tested and interviewed before entering the training. Two of the troopers are from Sharp County and one is from Fulton County. The service…
Tammy Curtis, Publisher There are two types of people ... river and lake people, but one can never be the other. Being raised camping, fishing and swimming on the Southfork, Strawberry and Spring Rivers would make one think "She is a river girl.” Even owning a paper with the name “river” in it should prove that point. Let me tell you, that is DEAD WRONG for a variety of reasons, most of which…
The Reverend Billy Holland All levels of government and its ally, the mainstream media, are regularly accused of dishonesty. Many of these falsehoods are ignored or quickly forgotten by a public that has become numb to a relentless barrage of deception. Distorting truth is nothing new, as compromise has always been the foundation of politics. Have you ever listened to a press secretary answer questions? Even in the world of fact-checking, news…
Hardy History Association is pleased to announce the quarterly meeting on Thursday, July 6, at the Hardy Gym located at 203School Street in Hardy. The City of Hardy was incorporated in July of 1894 so we gather in the month of July to “Celebrate Hardy Memories” at 5:30 p.m. with hotdogs, chips, birthday cake & ice cream. Following the time of fellowship and food our program will begin at6 p.m. HHA’s Living…
The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host a Handcrafted Evening on Friday, July 21, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the park’s craft village. Admission to the Craft Village is free for this evening event. There is plenty of parking in the lower lot and the free shuttle will carry people to the Village on the top of the hill. Many of the shops will be open. The Village crafters…
