Salem

Then Fulton County Sheriff’s Department and Salem Police Department were out on July 4 feeding the public. The Sheriff’s Department deputies purchased hot dogs for 400 and fed the public at the Salem Square before the fireworks. The public was also able to learn about the Sheriff’s Department’s High Five Rural Safety Program they are participating in. As an added treat Haydyn Friend, who was recently crowned National American Miss Arkansas Junior…

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The 17th Annual Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market will be held April 9 in Salem, Ark..  Flea market hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fulton County Fairgrounds at 124 Arena Lane in Salem. Flea Market officials report that a few vendor spaces are still available for businesses, crafters, antique dealers, direct sales consultants, individuals needing to sell general household items in a climate controlled secure facility or outside if you…

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The Salem Chamber of Commerce’s 73rd Fulton County Homecoming Festival is now accepting applications for festival food trucks and carnival vendors.  Homecoming Festival is scheduled for May 27-28. Applicants should visit the Fulton County Homecoming Festival Facebook page and comment on the post with an email address so the Chamber of Commerce may send out vendor applications.  Vendor spaces are limited, applications are on a first serve basis, priority given to previous…

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The Salem Lady Greyhounds finished their offseason play on Sunday, March 7 as runners up in the State 2A-2 Semi Finals. While they fell short of bringing home the championship, the girl's have played their hearts out all year and the coaches, school and entire community were behind them. Below is a quote from the girl's coach Josh Bateman. Bateman offered praise for their stellar performances and athleticism all year long. It’s…

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By Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Icy roads were the cause of a fatal accident on Feb. 23 on U.S. Highway 62/412 just west of Salem in Fulton County. The accident also resulted in injuries to three passengers.  The accident occurred at 12:25 p.m. when 23 year old Austin Freeman’s 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 that was pulling a flatbed trailer loaded with logs lost control during sleet and freezing rain on a downhill…

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