Salem, Arkansas · Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Do you think some Amish or Mennonite stores along with good old fashion craft shops would bring new local customers to the Salem Square as well as more tourists?
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Longhorn excitement builds as high school nears completion (03/10/10)
The new high school at Viola is taking shape and will soon be filled with students. A lot of inside work remains to be done, but one can now see a vision of what the end result should look like. Completion date is set for the middle of April and if all goes well, some classrooms in the new building will be in use before the end of this school year...
Unique group to perform at Salem (03/10/10)
Residents will be able to witness a rare event in this area on Tuesday, March 16 when the First Assembly of God will host the children's choir, Watoto. Watoto, which means "the children," are a lively group of young singers and dancers who will bring a live concert of hope for Africa's needy children...
It's Census time (03/10/10)
By now, most residents have received a letter stating they will soon be receiving the 2010 Census and encouraging everyone to mail them back. So, what is the Census, what does it ask and why is it important? The following from the 2010census.gov Web site answers those questions...
Mammoth Spring ready to accept students from Twin Rivers (03/10/10)
There seems to be no doubt that the Twin Rivers School District will end and about 330 students will be attending a new school district next year. One of the districts bordering the Twin Rivers District that will extend its border to accommodate some of those students is the Mammoth Spring School District...
AFC responds to 27 fires over weekend (03/10/10)
Arkansas Forestry Commission personnel in the area responded to 27 fires that burned 777 acres and single engine air tankers made 13 water drops in Fulton, Izard and Sharp counties Saturday and Sunday. "Our crews were at their limits," said Marc Phillips, District 8 Forester. AFC District eight covers Fulton, Independence, Izard, Lawrence, Randolph and Sharp counties...
Teen dies in crash (03/10/10)
A 16-year-old girl died and three other teenagers are in serious condition as the result of a vehicle crash which occurred March 5. Meghan L. Honeycutt of Thayer, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by Oregon County Coroner Robert Clary...
Hospital hires new physician (03/03/10)
Dr. Ahmad Saab to join the FCH team of doctors.
Caution! Dangerous high from new herbal mix (03/03/10)
This legal drug is comprised of a similar chemical makeup as THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.
City council focusing on house numbers within Salem city limits (03/03/10)
"People need to get their house numbers up." Salem Mayor Gary Clayton
Rowdy River draws mixed reactions (03/03/10)
If the reaction locals have been giving to the TruTV reality show special "Rowdy River" is any indication of the upcoming season, it may be a record breaker. Opinions vary on the content of the show from people being highly offended to others being pleased with the reality brought forth by the special of a problem that is not new, just more publicized...
Credit Card Laws - Part 2 (03/03/10)
Late payment deadlines and penalties If the issuer imposes a late fee, it must be clearly disclosed on your statement. And if the card issuer will raise your interest rate because you make a payment late, the new interest rate must also be clearly disclosed on the statement...
Judge Jo Hart to seek re-election (03/03/10)
Judge Josephine Linker Hart has announced plans to seek re-election as a Judge on the Arkansas Court of Appeals for District Two. District Two is comprised of (18) counties including: Faulkner, Conway, Pope, Newton, Boone, Baxter, Searcy, Van Buren, Cleburne, Stone, Marion, Fulton, Izard, Independence, Jackson, Sharp, Randolph and Lawrence. ...
Three arrested in meth bust (02/25/10)
A week-long investigation by members of the 16th Judicial Drug Task Force, the Arkansas State Police, the Izard County Sheriff's Department and the Salem Police Department, has resulted in the arrest of two women and one man who are believed to have cooked meth at the Meadows Apartment and near a residence in Oxford...
Single digit temps may have come at perfect time (02/25/10)
Visitors stopping at the Mammoth Spring State Park to see the beautiful lake and falls over the dam will have to wait a few weeks. The park, of course, is open and there's still plenty to see, but as happens every other year or so, the lake has been drained in an effort to kill the lake weeds...
New credit card laws take affect (02/25/10)
On May 22 the Credit CARD Act of 2009 was signed into law by President Barack Obama. The full title of the law -- Public Law 111-24 -- is the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009. It amends the Truth In Lending Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act and the Electronic Funds Transfer Act...
Street sign replacement costs mounting (02/25/10)
The Fulton County Quorum Court met Wednesday, Feb. 17 to discuss a list of appropriations, including $4,000 to replace vandalized county street signs which are required for 9-1-1. "Someone keeps stealing or breaking the signs off," said Fulton County Judge Charles Willett. "We have placed cameras up throughout the county, but so far have missed whoever is stealing them. We're going to have to do something because this is really getting expensive."...
New area code coming in 2012 (02/25/10)
The supply of 870 numbers in Arkansas is expected to run out in late 2013. In preparation, the Arkansas Public Service Commission announced that all new phone numbers created inside the 870 area will receive a 327 area code beginning sometime in 2012...
Allen to seek Quorum Court re-election (02/25/10)
Bartus Allen, of rural Williford has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Quorum Court for District 6 in Sharp County. He is a former school administrator and resides in Sitka where he operates a farm. Allen stated, "I have appreciated serving the people of District 6 in the past and would like to continue. ...
Nix to seek re-election for county Assessor (02/25/10)
Kathy Nix of Evening Shade has announced that she will seek re-election for Sharp County Assessor. Nix has obtained a designation as a level 4 appraiser from the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Department and serves as Floodplain Administrator for Sharp County. She served as president of the Arkansas Assessor's Association. She is a member of the International Association of Assessing Officers and also the Arkansas Chapter...
Sharp County Judge Larry Brown seeking re-election (02/25/10)
Larry Brown has announced his candidacy for re-election as Sharp County Judge. "I have appreciated the opportunity to work for the citizens of Sharp County during the past three years. With five federally declared disasters in the last two years, it has been challenging, but I have enjoyed working with the Quorum Court, city and county officials. ...
Charlotte Ratliff to seek a fourth term (02/25/10)
Charlotte Ratliff, Sharp County Tax Collector has announced her intent to seek a fourth term. Charlotte, her husband, Jeremy and daughter, Ashley live on their family farm in Sidney. She is a life-long resident of Sharp County and currently is serving on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Cystic Fibrosis foundation...
Tommy Estes announces re-election (02/25/10)
Tommy Estes of Ash Flat has announced he will seek re-election to the office of Sharp County and Circuit Clerk, subject to the Democratic Primary Election on May 18. Estes is a 1965 graduate of Highland High School and earned his bachelor's degree from Arkansas State University. ...
Champions! (02/17/10)
VIOLA JUNIOR LADY LONGHORNS: The junior Lady Horns entered the 1A-2 North District Junior High Tournament as the fourth seed, but with a 30-22 victory over second-seeded Calico Rock Feb. 13 at Norfork High School, Viola ended the tournament with the championship trophy. Kiersten Moore led Viola with 12 points. Photo/Mullins...
Electric bills may be higher than normal (02/17/10)
2009 proved to be one of the most challenging years for North Arkansas Electric Cooperative as we dealt with the worst winter storm ever to hit North Arkansas. This following 2008's record setting year with tornadoes, floods and Hurricane Ike. Hopes were that 2010 would see a much more moderate year in terms of weather. However, January brought record low temperatures to the area followed by a 12-inch snow on the anniversary of last year's ice storm, and another snowstorm 10 days later...
Spring River -- Rowdy River to air on TruTV Feb. 23 (02/17/10)
The film crew from TruTV who visited the Spring River area during Labor Day weekend last year will finally debut their film Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. on TruTV. The film is a special in their Party Heat series titled "Rowdy River" and documents the four day rally with local officers and river patrol as they monitor partiers on the Spring River...