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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Literacy has been big news in Arkansas for several years, with Arkansas being 40thin the nation in liter-acy rates. To increase literacy skills and promote better under-standing of reading projects, Cave City fourth grade teachers have been proactive in creating ways to peak their student’s interest in reading through visionary techniques. Last week the teachers hosted a Literacy Night event that allowed students to showcase their successes…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Fulton County history was made Saturday night as the Lady Greyhounds sank the last basket to win the 3A State championship in Hot Springs. The 56 to 34 win over Lamar marked the second state champion-ship for two Fulton County teams competing in separate divisions within 24 hours. The Mammoth Spring Lady Bears sealed the deal on Friday night, bringing home the Bears 1A State Championship Title…

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Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Friend, Musician, Teacher & Business Owner By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Dennis Horton entered life 72 years ago within 10 miles of the place he passed away. The soft spoken, patient man was known for his smile and love of family and music. He left the area with a gapping hole on Feb. 14. He was most known for his music and sense of humor. His accomplishments…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Mother Nature awakened Spring River area residents on March 3 with claps of thunder and lightning as she dumped around four inches of rain on the area over-night, swelling rivers, creeks and causing low water crossings to flood. In the early morning hours, residents living in several areas in the Spring River’s flood zone in Hardy were advised to voluntarily evacuate their homes. Hardy Police Chief Scott…

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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 69th year for the event, that has only had…

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