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 Highland School District learned recently they had won the bid for the 4A East Regional Tournament. This is the first time since the construction of the A.L. Hutson Center that Highland has hosted the tournament. Highland Athletic Director Dennis Sublett made a presentation to the board of the Arkansas Activities Association that ultimately landed the tournament at Highland. “We were lucky to get that. It is great for…
Tammy Curtis, Publisher A new courthouse annex is on the horizon for Fulton County. Last week the Quorum Court met in a special session to open bids for the new courtroom annex which will be located adjacent to the Fulton County Detention Center in the old nursing home building. The winning bid went to Provence Construction of Cave City for $1,340,000, Fulton County Judge Gary Clayton explained the county had $378,000 in…
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…
brother who discovers sister’s body speaks out By Tammy Curtis, Publisher The Spring River area community mourned the loss of a long time local man who was a friend to many on Feb. 6. A memorial service was held for Brian Shackelford, 51, of Highland. Shackelford, one of three killed by former Sharp County resident Robert Edwin Lewis, 61, who moved to Cherokee County, Okla. about 15 years ago. Jimmie Lamb, brother…
