A Boil order has been issued for a portion of the Sylamore Valley Water Association in northern Stone County. The order affects customers on Riverview Road. The boil order was issued Thursday morning due to maintenance related work. All affected customers are advised the water may be unsafe for human consumption, and water used for […]
Area man arrested on child pornography charges
A Fulton County man has been arrested on child pornography charges. Twenty-five-year-old Skyler D. Crisp of Viola was arrested Tuesday. According to Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith and the Arkansas State Police, officers from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Arkansas State Police Task Force, Arkansas State Highway Police and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department […]
Rape trial set for Indiana man in Baxter County Circuit Court
Juan Blankenship (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A trial date of July 17 has been set for an Indiana man charged with the 2021 rape of a female juvenile. It was announced during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday that lawyers for 25-year-old Juan Martin Blankenship, who lists an address in […]
Deadline to need a Real ID to fly, enter federal buildings just two weeks away
The deadline to need a Real ID to board domestic flights or enter a federal building in the United States is just two weeks away. Beginning May 7, anyone without a Real ID will not be able to do those things. In Arkansas, the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) is ramping up to help […]
23rd annual Cotter Trout Festival scheduled for May 3
The 23rd annual First Security Cotter Trout Festival kicks off May 3 at Big Spring Park. The event will run from 10 to 6 and feature an expanded layout. The festival will begin with a parade, followed by a full day of events including food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, exhibits, a kids fishing derby, […]
Pinkston Middle School to add digital art to classroom through $4,000 Casey’s grant
Pinkston Middle School art teacher Libby Posey and principal Justin Smith meet with employees from Casey’s 859 on Hwy 62 E. to thank them for sharing information about the Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grant. Pinkston Middle School has received a $4,000 grant from Casey’s Cash for Classrooms program to purchase a classroom set of drawing/graphics […]
ARDOT to meet to discuss proposed bridge replacement, intersection improvements in Calico Rock
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will hold a public meeting Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 at Calico Rock City Hall. The two topics of discussion will be the proposed bridge replacement over Calico Creek on Hwy 56 and intersection improvements at Hwy 5 and Hwy 56 in Calico Rock. Public comments will be […]
Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District to meet to give office updates
The Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District will meet Thursday morning at 10 at Harrison City Hall. During the meeting, a legal update and updates on environmental officers and the office of land resources will be given along with discussion of a House and Senate Bill and the introduction of appointees. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Bull Shoals City Council to announce new City Hall hours at Thursday meeting
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday evening to discuss a range of city business, including a change to City Hall’s operating hours that will go into effect next month. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 at the Bull Shoals City Council Chambers, located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. The announcement will extend City […]
Marion County Procedures and Management Committe to discuss ordinances in Thursday meeting
The Marion County Procedures and Management Committee will meet Thursday evening at 5 in the Marion County Courthouse. Multiple ordinances and amendments will be reviewed including the 1/2 cent sales tax for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the language which will be presented on the ballot in the event of a special election. WebReadyTM […]