Community News

By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Police chiefs from the Quad Cities recently accepted teddy bears from Miss Arkansas Elayna Russell. The bears were given to them through Caring With Cuddles, a project Elayna is doing for community outreach under her platform of Be the Sunshine. Pictured are Ash Flat Police Chief Steve Powell, Elayna, Highland Police Chief Shane Russell, Cherokee Village Police Chief Monte Lane and Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose. An…

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By: Angelia Roberts Chance Battles knew from an early age that farming required commitment and hard work. As he grew older, he discovered his passion mimicked that of his uncle, father and grandfather. When he married Katie, they both shared the dream of passing that lifestyle on to two-year-old Charlie and one-year-old Clint.Their dedication to make that a reality paid off with Battles Cattle Company named the 2022 Sharp County Farm Family…

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A Cave City man was killed June 25 following an ATV crash on Antioch Road. Arkansas State Police said the crash happened at 11:41 p.m. on Antioch Road in Independence County.According to the Arkansas State Police’s preliminary fatal crash report, 36-year-old Orvill L. Farris was driving a 1986 Honda ATV at a high rate of speed when he lost control. The ATV left the south side of the roadway and overturned in…

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Free GED summer classes will continue at Ozarka College in Melbourne through July 31st. The classes meet Monday through Thursday from 9-2:00 p.m.Instruction is available in math, writing skills, reading comprehension and refresher skills for college prep, military or employability. An instructor is available for one-on-one assistance.For more information, please contact the Ozarka College Adult Education Department at 870-368-2051.

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Cave City Mayor Jonas Anderson will serve as First Vice President of the Arkansas Municipal League during the annual convention in Little Rock. Cave City Mayor Jonas Anderson was recently elected to serve as 1st Vice President of the Arkansas Municipal League during its 88th annual convention in Little Rock. Anderson has served on the Executive Committee of the organization since 2018, and as Vice President for District 1. “What a surprise, and…

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