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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Sheriff Elect Shane Russell has been busy the last two and a half months since taking over the position of Chief Deputy at the Sharp County Sheriff’s Department on Oct. 1. Besides working on numerous cases including bringing a long term sex offender to justice, adjusting employee’s to optimize performance at the Sharp County Detention Center, he has found time to attend the Arkansas Sheriff’s School in…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor It is hard to believe it has been over 40 years since the massive F4 tornado of Dec. 2 struck Highland. The over 13 inches of rain that resulted in historical flooding also contributed to the massive property damage in Hardy. While a lot has changed in four decades, and Highland would be struck again at the same shopping center in 2005, the floods since have never…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The Highland School Board voted at a Dec. 1 special called meeting to hold a special election on Feb. 14 . The District plans to again attempt to get an 8.9 mill increase passed by the voters to build a new high school and performing arts center. The millage failed during the Nov. 8 General Election by a 1357 to 2290 margin.Highland Superintendent Jeremy Lewis “Obviously we…

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The Highland Theater program has been very active this year and has brought forth some great talent. Their plays are something the public always looks forward to and this week is no different.The talented high school cast will take the stage for three performances of Little Women. The play is adapted by Marian DeForest and based on the Louisa May Alcott novel.All three performances will be held at the Cherokee Village Omaha…

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Photo/Historical photo of 1982 Hardy flood from Spring River Times James BatesThe Spring River Bridge at Hardy on Dec. 2 1982 during the flood. The river rose a few inches higher before it crested after receiving 13 inches of rain in a 12 hour period. By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The people of Hardy are no strangers to the wrath of Mother Nature, when the normally scenic Spring River quickly outpours her…

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