Mother Nature has been rather indecisive the last three weeks from as much as 8 inches of snow to four to five inches of rain and flooding in many places in Spring River Country to last weeks sleet and snow. Rylee Skaggs, of Salem seems to be enjoying her day sledding with her parents, Dylan and Haley Skaggs.
Saddle store gets a new life By Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor As Oscar Wilde so famously said, “Memory is a diary that we all carry about with us.” But in reality, our recollections of yesteryear are often much clearer than the reality the rough edges of time have hewed away at in our memories As a child, fond memories of small things like our visits with family, to stores, and vacations often…
County bids adieu to Sharp County’s longest serving sheriff Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Sharp County recently lost a living piece of law enforcement history with the passing of TJ “Sonny” Powell. Powell was the longest-serving sheriff in Sharp County history and never lost an election. He left a legacy in the many men he provided a start in law enforcement. Sonny is fondly remembered for his friendly nature and ability to bring…
Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Sitting in her wheelchair with a huge smile on her face was Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab resident Maxie Peal Dressed in her best dress it didn’t take long to see why the staff loves Maxie. She was beaming on her 100th birthday. For the occasion, her family made their way to the facility from far away, including Texas and Kentucky. “How old am I?” She couldn’t believe she…
By: Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach For decades, the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team has brought its daring aerobatics to airshows around the world. The upcoming documentary feature, “The Blue Angels,” goes behind the scenes and brings the show to IMAX theaters and home to fans worldwide. Chief Petty Officer Keri Kalmus, a native of Ash Flat, Arkansas, served with the Blue Angels squadron and is among those…
