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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Two area schools have ranked very well according to recent rankings on SchoolDigger. The database driven website ranks schools across the nation based on test scores supplied by each state’s Department of Education. An Average Standard Score is calculated by normalizing and averaging each school’s test scores across all tests and grades. On top in regard to changes over the 2020-21 school year was Highland School District.…

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Last week during a supression hearing in Izard County, Judge Tim Weaver ruled the confession of Rebekah Gould’s accused killer William (Billy) Miller, an oil tycoon who was living in the Phillipines prior to his arrest, will be used in the trial. A perspective trial date for the murder case is Oct. 31. Gould was killed in 2004, Miller was arrested earlier this year. By: Angelia Roberts, Special to the SRC Three…

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Photo/Tammy Curtis, 2019 eventAn exhibitor at the 2019 Hardy Homesteaders Day dressed in period attire assists children with the old way of washing clothing, on a wash board. Children enjoyed the demonstration, but many said they were glad their parents had modern day washing machines because the scrubbing was hard work. By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Where else can you leave the hustle and bustle of a busy life-style behind and get…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor After receiving much needed rainfall, Spring River Country is still below normal for the year. While the drought appears to have ended, the long term effects on farmers is still being felt and much needed payments totaling $2.3 million have been sent out to area farmers from the Sharp And Fulton County Farm Services Agency offices. The funds, appropriated by a federal drought emergency declaration will assist…

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Photo Shalynn LaneStudents at Mrs. Sha’s Preschool in Ash Flat were welcomed back with a huge surprise. A summer remodel of the school will now allow students to enjoy more time outdoors, including meals and even naps, Besides the remodel, they were welcomed to a zoo, from parrots, wildcats, elephants and anything in between, the zoo setting will provide ample learning time for the children to learn about all the animals in…

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