New storm shelter at school gives ‘peace of mind’ to county
ANDERSON -- Community leaders, faculty members, and students at the Anderson Middle School gathered together outside of the school on Thursday, Jan. 16, to cel…
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Subscriber ExclusiveSouthwest City Arts Center to host ‘A Night on the Town’
PINEVILLE -- The Southwest City Arts Center is set to host "A Night on the Town" at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Century LV and Southwest City Arts Center. Ticke…
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Subscriber ExclusivePineville approves new police vehicle purchase
PINEVILLE -- The Pineville Board of Aldermen, at its meeting on Jan. 14, approved the purchase of a new truck for the police department.
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Noel discusses public concerns, reports, grant application
NOEL -- The city of Noel, at its monthly city meeting held at Noel City Hall on Jan. 14, discussed public questions and concerns, routine reports, and a grant …
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Subscriber ExclusiveMustangs show strength in second quarter
MCDONALD COUNTY -- The McDonald County boys varsity basketball team faced off against the Webb City Cardinals on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWebb City dominates MCHS with 27-point lead
MCDONALD COUNTY -- The Webb City Cardinals came to McDonald County High School to challenge the MCHS girls varsity basketball team Tuesday, Jan. 14. After domi…
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Subscriber ExclusiveMCHS falls hard against Carthage, losing 72-38
MCDONALD COUNTY -- The MCHS boys' varsity basketball team competed against the Carthage Tigers on Thursday, Jan. 16 at Carthage High School. Despite their effo…
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Take a lake hike, learn to fly fish
Take a decoy home
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Subscriber ExclusiveAnglers cranking in trout at Northwest Arkansas’ urban lakes and ponds
When it's cold outside, trout fishing heats up across Arkansas at small city lakes and ponds stocked with rainbow trout for winter fishing.
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Winter animals, winter walks abound
Wow at winter wonders
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Subscriber ExclusiveLandmark towers high above storied Ozarks stream
The pot of gold at the end of the hiking rainbow is a breathtaking view of rugged crags, forest, and clear water at the Kings River Overlook in Arkansas.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | Putthoff: Get a grip when the going gets slick
Welcome to January and our two months of winter.
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RELIGION: Changing my focus to be pleasing to God
I made no specific New Year's resolutions this year, though I certainly have some things in my life worthy of my resolve -- things like losing weight, eating h…
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OPINION: Sweets for the sweet
I never gave much thought to the reason behind the presentation of a sweet gift to my wife, Robin. I suppose it just seemed to be the right thing to do on Vale…
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OPINION: Rural communities can thrive through strategic regional marketing
As urban areas grapple with rising costs of living and increased population density, rural communities have an unprecedented opportunity to attract new residen…
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OPINION: Leadership — the cornerstone of revitalizing your community
In a time when rural areas face numerous challenges, effective leadership emerges as the critical factor in steering these communities toward a thriving future…
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | GARY SMITH: Jingle bells, coughing spells, but at least it’s not an age thing
A popular meme making the rounds (jokingly) contends only a woman who has given birth without the benefit of medication can understand the pain a man goes thro…
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RELIGION: God’s Care and Blessing on Us
Mitchell and Abby Lett were celebrating birthdays as we gathered to worship on the last Sunday of 2024 at Mill Creek Baptist Church. Doug Cory greeted the cong…
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Shakespeare for Today
For years, I have been putting off reading Shakespeare for various reasons, but this year, I am resolved to do a deep dive into the Bard's writings. In fact, I…
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RELIGION: ‘If the world hate you…’
"If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the worl…
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RELIGION: Bedrock for every church
We gathered on a very cold Sunday morning to worship at Mill Creek Baptist Church. We were greeted by Doug Cory, and special prayers were requested for several.
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RELIGION: Resolving to try again
Each New Year begins with a wave of optimism: Out with the old, in with the new ... This time around, it will be different because this time, we've made a list…
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RELIGION: Do you, like the wise men, seek Him?
"Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has b…
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RELIGION: Are you ready to die in peace?
"Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all peopl…
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RELIGION: Cast your cares on the Lord
Linda Abercrombie was celebrating a birthday as we gathered to worship on the first Sunday of 2025. Special prayers were requested for Lisa Jarvis, the Larry V…
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RELIGION: Certainty in uncertain times
"Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from …