THE RISE AND FALL OF COUNTRY STORES Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor-This is a reprint from an March 20, 2021 article published by the Spring River Chronicle that has been requested to be digitized by a group after work has began on the Saddle Store. We will be doing a follow up story when information becomes available. They dotted the American landscape and for many in rural America, great childhood memories were realized…
Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Some things are just a part of history and for Sidney, it is the green roots of their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and celebration. Since 1958, one of the smallest towns in Sharp County has been drawing huge crowds from across the state to celebrate their claim to fame, the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. This is the 70th year for the event, that has only had to…
Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Country music superstar Sara Evans all be the headliner for the 36th The Annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert at the West Plains Civic Center, on March 16. This event began its deep roots in the community in 1988 by Julie Scheldon, a friend of Jessica Frazier’s parents Rick and Louis Frazier, who attended church with them. Jessica, who has had Cystic Fibrosis since she was a child and been…
By:Amanda Dominique Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, White River Women’s Shelter In the rollercoaster of teenage life, navigating relationships can be challenging for teens and their parents. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and teen dating violence is often a topic that flies under the radar. This article is here to break it down in a way that speaks to both teens and parents. We will cover some of the warning signs…
Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The SRC would like to thank the Sharp County Historical Society and Historian Eva Royal for their assistance with photos and hand written accounts of the event. The goal is to provide recognition to Mr. Rufus King Arnold for also being a Sharp County law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty and hope to someday thave his name inscribed on the Sharp County Law Enforcement Memorial.…
