The Fulton County Veterans Outreach Program offered a huge thanks to Dwayne Munden, and the tree trimming specialist for getting a tree down they couldn’t get themselves. Cully Parr, coordinator said, “Thanks to everyone within the community that helped while John (Dunbar) was in the hospital. Glad we were all able to make it happen for this family. “ Pictured from left are Kim Villneff, Austin Villneff, Dave Rula, Cully Parr,…
the love story of Diane and Josh Huckabee By Tammy Curtis, Publisher To say there is no typical love story is an understatement, but to say it about Diane and Josh Huckabee is the king of understatements. The Sharp County residents both had been through divorces and were at a point in their lives where they felt confident in beginning anew. Both had been on dating sites and nothing clicked. “No one…
By Tammy Curtis, Publisher, Feb. 9 Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his support to utilize state surplus money to help fund prison expansions within the state. During a media briefing, the governor explained he would like to see the North Central Unit in Calico Rock expanded to add about 498 more beds. He said the cost of the expansion, if funded and approved is estimated to be between $60 million and $100…
For the third year, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas will sponsor the Arkansas State Spelling Bee. The event will be held on Saturday, March 5 at the Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock. Due to adherence to current pandemic protocols, it will be closed to the public. Approximately 61,500 students from 393 schools in 56 counties across Arkansas have participated in local and county contests leading up to the March State Spelling…
Hi, my name is Bart Schulz. I’m a proud fifth generation farmer raising beef cattle and broiler chickens alongside my wife, Brandi and four sons in Sidney, a rural community of 180 people, located in southwest Sharp County. In addition to the farm, I am the General Manager of Spring River Paramedic Ambulance Service, I have served on the Sharp County Quorum Court for over 10 years, and I have been a…
