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A motocross track has been reopened in Oregon County and held their first race, the Ark-Mo Top Dog Spring Series 2019, on Saturday, March 16 with approximately 50 riders participating. Participants included all ages of categories and classes ranging from seven to eight-year-old, 10-year-old and different classes depending on ages as well as women’s class, seniors, veterans, ATV and much more ranging from beginner to expert levels. ...

University of Arkansas’ Division of Agriculture: Research and Extension program has offices in each of the 75 counties in the state. The program’s mission statement is, “We strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices.” The Fulton County Extension Office displays the mission with a well-rounded staff; a staff that has recently seen some changes...

Sharp County officials held a meeting with the Arkansas Jail Standards Committee March 14 to discuss the progress and planning of the proposed plans for a new facility in Sharp County. The controversial issue of whether or not to pass a 3/4 cent sales tax to pay for a new jail facility was placed before the Sharp County voters in November 2018. ...

The annual Spring Cleanup event for the City of Salem is slated for March 25. According to a press release issued by Salem Mayor Daniel Busch, city trucks will run all streets in Salem during the cleanup. This cleanup is to help pick up accumulations of items that are not normally covered under the regular weekly trash pickup...

Michael Bailey is not your typical high school student, although he is capable in many areas, he suffers from a disease known as Arthrogryphosis, which translates to crooked joints. A “Wheels of Independence” fundraiser will be held for Bailey at the Cave City Gym, Saturday March 23 beginning at 4 p.m. with food served at 5 p.m...

It was a fun-filled time at the annual Bluebird Day held at Mammoth Spring State Park on Saturday, March 16. Participants attended to build their own bluebird houses as all ages enjoyed the activity held at the park pavilion. The event was held in conjunction with Mammoth Spring Arbor Day and Eastern Redbud trees were given away...

Fulton County Quorum Court met with a full agenda and another full courtroom on Monday, March 11. Prior to quorum court, the six committees created by the new administration were spread out in various rooms throughout the courthouse, holding their first meetings. Representatives from each committee spoke later during the meeting...

Multiple law enforcement agencies, emergency responders and medical personnel responded to a call for help March 9 near Papoose Park in Cherokee Village. According to information obtained from the Cherokee Village Police Department, at approximately 4:43 p.m., on Saturday a 911 call was received reporting a man who believed he was being followed and seemed confused...

Mammoth Spring City Council held their regular monthly meeting Monday, March 4. Before council addressed city business, Fulton County Judge Jim Kendrick addressed the council and those in attendance. He stated he will not be at all city council meetings but will be available when needed. ...

The proposed sewer plant for Viola residents is set to “break ground” by the end of the year, according to City of Viola Mayor Jackie Estes. A special meeting was held Thursday, March 14 for the opportunity to ask additional questions of John Selig, of Civil Engineering Associates in Jonesboro, Ark., regarding the final plans of the sewer project. Following the meeting was an easement signing for property owners whose land will be accessed during the installation...