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Trey Steimel, State Representative F or many Arkansas families, breast cancer is more than a statistic. It is a diagnosis that can bring months of appointments, testing, treatment, and difficult decisions. October, recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is an opportunity to support those facing the disease while also highlighting the importance of early detection and access to quality care. During the 2025 Regular Session, the General Assembly passed several measures aimed…

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I am honored to introduce myself to the community as your new Postmaster. My name is Rebecca Jaco, and I am very excited to begin this journey serving the residents and businesses of Hardy, Highland, and Cherokee Village. To this role, I bring vast Postal Service experience and a desire to serve. I started my career as a postal clerk in Tennessee in 2004. My first Postmaster position was in Hernando, MS,…

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Dear Editor: Whatever legal avenues or past battles people want to look back on, the reality facing Cherokee Village right now comes down to simple, cold math: Where is the money going to come from? We are staring at an estimated $6 million to $8 million just to repair a failing dam, while the rest of our lakes, roads, and amenities sit in advanced decay with zero reserves left to maintain them.…

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Editor’s Note: This letter is in response to the recent termination of Sharp County Community Service work supervisor Brian Watson by Sharp County Judge Mark Counts. A replacement was hired for Watson within hours of his termination with the reason given as the state is a Right to Work State. Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to recognize and acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and compassion that Brian Watson puts into…

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Tammy Curtis, Publisher We have all been told at some point that life comes full circle. It’s true. I had one of those full-circle moments a few weeks ago when we took our 13-year-old granddaughter to Music on the Square in Mountain View. We just knew introducing her to this tradition — musicians, dancers and all the fun that went with it — would be something she would love. We were wrong.…

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