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Submitted Community News Madelyn Massey has joined AgHeritage Farm Credit Services as a Level 1 Loan Assistant. She will be based in the company’s Batesville office, which serves AgHeritage customer-owners in Independence, Izard and Stone Counties. A native of Evening Shade, Massey has experience in management, digital marketing and office work. “We’re excited to have Madelyn join us at the Batesville branch,” said Bo Tretenburg, VP of Lending and Regional Manager. “Her…

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Submitted Community News Dr. Elizabeth Kilgore and Dr. Hayden Sowers have assumed ownership of Progressive Eye Center in Cherokee Village following the retirement of longtime owner Dr. Jerry Ellis. Progressive Eye Center has provided eye care in north-central Arkansas since 1993. Ellis has served as the practice’s sole owner since 2003, developing the practice and providing eye care to patients throughout the region. Kilgore began working at Progressive Eye Center in 2010,…

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Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Photo/Jennifer MichaelsMammoth Spring’s new DG Market held a grand opening on Aug. 17. The new store offers a variety of grocery items. Mammoth Spring residents were excited to see the opening of the Dollar General Market on July 28. The small Fulton County town has been without a grocery store for decades after Town and Country closed many years ago. The store held a grand opening over the…

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Photo/SubmittedCliff and Lauren Mintz are bringing their long time Texas cleaning business to the area with Mister Cleanz. Cliff and Lauren Mintz were born and raised in Texas but love Arkansas. After much prayer and many years of waiting, they and their family were able to move to Hardy. “We absolutely love it here!” Lauren says, “This town is full of nice people who love supporting small, charming businesses.”  Over 10 years…

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Tammy Curtis, Editor It is the most wonderful time of the year, again, and it’s time to throw on those hunting shoes, not the kind you wear into the woods for deer or other wildlife, but when you search forfor real treasure. This is the seventh year for our Lost Elf Treasure Hunt and there is a lot at stake.  This year we have expanded to include our very supportive neighbors in…

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