Highland

All Photos/Submitted by familyRetired Command Sergeant Major Roy Johnson at a 2018 Memorial Day Celebration him at his church in Ash Flat. Right, Photos taken at Johnson’s funeral in Sept. of his award board. By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The only good thing about wars is that they end … but for many, the battles never do. This was never truer than for the late Retired Command Sergeant Major Roy Johnson of…

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Drs. Roger and Donna Shaw, both graduates of LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, began their veterinary practice in the Highland area during the summer of 1983. Initially, they served the area in both large and small animal practice but most recently have been exclusively caring for small companion animals. They have been involved with many activities over the last 40 years including sponsoring various youth sports teams, working with 4-H students, and…

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Photo/Tammy CurtisFirefighters with Ash Flat, Cherokee Village and Highland Fire Departments participated in training on Sept. 13 at the Sharp County Municipal Airport. The firefighters were joined by representatives of Arkansas Forestry Commission. The training demonstrated how to refill a forestry plane with water. By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Area fire departments spent the afternoon on Sept. 13 training on methods to refill Arkansas Forestry Commission aircraft for water drops in forest…

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Photo/Tammy CurtisThe Spring River Chronicle welcomed Wise Auto to the area last week. A new business recently opened in Highland and based on the success of the other location, plan to open new locations. Wise Roads is the second location for the pre-owned car lot, but also are home to the second Bentelli golf cart dealership in the state.General Manager John Erickson is the co-owner of the company. He and owner Jacob…

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Double Sevens- Highland senior Caden Spurlock runs the ball as Walnut Ridge Quarterback Kai Watson is close on his heels. Highland held their own but in the end, suffered a 32-22 loss. Next week the Rebels will take on Riverview at Rebel Field at 7 p.m.

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