By: Tammy Curtis with Police documents Human remains found on March 19 in Sharp County near Cougar Road have been sent to the state crime lab for identification. Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell said a call came into Sharp County Central Dispatch around 9:30 a.m on March 19. Lt. Bryce Trivitt and Lt. Cham Buchanan responded to the scene near the Independence County line in the extreme southern part of the county. …
From Court and police documents A Cave City coach and teacher found himself behind bars in neighboring Independence County on March 27 after threatening to kill his ex-wife following a dispute about visitation. Court documents show that on March 27, Dillon Sallas, 31, was ordered to pay $1,194 a month in child support after his divorce was finalized the same day and custody arrangments were made. Police were called to his ex-wife’s workplace…
Submitted The Nine Mile Ridge Volunteer Fire Department will host a community pancake breakfast on March 15 at the fire station. Pre-Sale tickets ar $2 with tickets being sold at the door for $3. Please contact Chief Jamie Sefers at 870-751-3518 or President Angela Goodman at 870-847-3460 for more information about the fun community event and fundraiser.
Submitted The Highland Elks Lodge’s Hearts with Darts will be hosting a chili- cookoff. The event is to raise money for the Cornerstone Church. It will be held on March 16 at 3 p.m. at the Copper Feather in Cherokee Village. First place winner will get $60, second place $40 and best cornbread will get $30. The entry fee is $10 and $10 to taste test the chili and cornbread and…
By Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Some things are just a part of history and for Sidney, it is the green roots of their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and celebration. Since 1958, one of the smallest towns in Sharp County has been drawing huge crowds from across the state to celebrate their claim to fame, the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. This is the 71st year for the event, that has only had…
