Whether we like it or not, this time of year, predictions of Old Man Winter rearing his icy head sent consumers to grocery stores to stock up for what might have been a repeat of the Great Ice Storm of 2009, just days after its 13th anniversary. While grocery items were dwindling prior to the winter weather, the icy forecast did little to help with that as the masses purchased items for…
Highland to host 4A East Regional basketball tournament
The Highland School District will host the 4 A East Regional Basketball Tournament Feb. 23-26 bringing 16 teams to the Spring River area. “There will be eight boy’s teams and eight girl’s teams, and we will know who those teams are after the district tournaments the week of Feb. 14,” Highland School District Superintendent Jeremy Lewis said. “They could be from the same schools or different schools, but the bracket for the…
New cell phone sequence set to call for non-emergency situations on roadways to free up 911
Arkansas State Police Director Colonel Bill Bryant and Arkansas Department of Transportation Director Lorie Tudor unveil the new signs that will allow motorists to call *277 for non emergency services while traveling on Arkansas highways. At his weekly news briefing Jan. 25, Governor Asa Hutchinson made an announcement of a partnership between Arkansas State Police, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, and three national wireless carriers. Governor Hutchinson said that the partnership will…
Highland Elks Lodge hosts successful animal needs drive
Steven Boughton (left) of For Every Dog Rescue LLC and Debbie Cochran/Member Highland Elks No. 2529 and Heather Bascoe of Cherokee Village Animal Control . Photo SubmittedHeather Bascoe of Cherokee Village Animal Control and Sue Wimberly of PER Highland Elks Lodge No. 2539. Highland Elks Lodge #2539, Cherokee Village, Ark. held an “Animal Needs Drive” on Jan.17, 2022 in honor of the late actress and animal activist, Betty White. Community…
Jake Smith announces candidacy for Fulton County Sheriff
The Jacob Smith Family, son, Calvin, "Jake", wife Kathy and daughter Lydia. My name is Jacob Smith, but everyone calls me Jake. I’m running for Fulton County Sheriff. I’m a Republican and have strong conservative values. I was raised on a dairy farm in Wheeling, just south of Salem, and have lived here my entire life. In 2002, my wife, Kathy, and I married at our home church in Salem. We…
