From The Mayor, Russell Stokes
Cherokee Village Mayor Russell Stokes Fortunately, we have seen some decline in the number of Covid-19 cases in our area. However, the vaccination rate is still below fifty percent which is deterring us from avoiding infections. A little over one-third of the residents in Fulton and Sharp counties combined have been vaccinated. You definitely have a choice as to whether to get vaccinated or not but the virus does not give you…
Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce holds annual banuquet
Winners accepted plaques at the 2022 Spring River Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Feb. 21 at the Highland Elks Lodge. A huge crowd of local business owners and dignitaries made their way to The Elks Lodge in Highland for the 2022 Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Feb. 21. Chamber President Lauren Sibert welcomed the crowd to the event. The night’s guest speaker was Randy Zook, Melbourne native and CEO and President of…
Walmart gets new store manager
Photo SubmittedAsh Flat Walmart welcomed their new Store Manager John Parker on Feb.10. Parker has been with Walmart since 1995 and is a home town native.
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery offers tips for Problem Gambling
What is Problem Gambling? Problem gambling or gambling addiction includes all gambling behavior patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage personal, family or vocational pursuits. The symptoms include: • Increasing preoccupation with gambling • A need to bet more money more frequently • “Chasing” losses (betting even more to try to recoup previous losses) • Restlessness/irritability when trying to stop • Loss of control manifested by continuation of gambling in spite of mounting,…
