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As the Census deadline looms, it’s time for NCA to stand up and be counted (9/23/20)

The clock is ticking on the 2020 Census and time is running out. We’re one week out from the September 30 response deadline and communities across North Central Arkansas are trailing behind. To make matters worse, just weeks ago Census workers across Arkansas were given notice that their jobs would be ending earlier than expected. Their last day of work is now scheduled for Sept. 26, a week before the final Census deadline...
Salem School receives needed updates (9/23/20)

At the regularly scheduled Salem School Board of Directors meeting held recently, Superintendent Wayne Guiltner updated those in attendance on the classroom addition in the high school. The addition is called the “partnership project” by Guiltner. “The HS 6 classroom addition is complete. ...
Sharp County Farm Bureau makes contribution and recognizes local media (9/23/20)
St. Michael’s to hold BBQ fundraiser (9/23/20)

St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Cherokee Village will hold a to-go luncheon fundraising event Sept. 26 from 11 a.m until 2 p.m. According to Chuck Wolff the cost of the meal will be $7 and all proceeds will be used to benefit area charities. Lunch will consist of a BBQ pork butt sandwich, baked beans and coleslaw. The plate lunch will be set up in a to-go fashion for those who wish to support the cause...
CV Animal Shelter seeks volunteers and donations (9/23/20)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, most everything has been impacted including the Cherokee Village Animal Shelter. According to Animal Control Officer Carolyn Parks, the shelter has been working diligently to find homes for resident animals, provide vetting and hold spay and neuter clinics which are open to the community...
Highland to induct four to Hall of Fame (9/23/20)

In its fourth year of recognitions, the Highland High School Rebel Athletic Hall of Fame will honor the following inductees during halftime of the first home conference football game on Friday, Sept. 25: Jim Bowlin, Leslie Bragg Gitz, Sam Hill and Joey Sample...
Road closed as work begins on historic bridge (9/23/20)
More information released following O’Donnell’s confession (9/9/20)

A joint motion was recently filed by both the prosecution and defense in the case of Rebecca O’Donnell, the woman who pleaded guilty to the murder of former state senator Linda Collins-Smith in August of this year. The documents filed with the Randolph County Clerk’s office to further redact information was ordered to be released following the plea...
Thayer Bobcats win against Salem Greyhounds (9/23/20)
Multiple Departments battle apartment complex blaze; all residents evacuated safely (9/30/20)

Tragedy struck in the early morning hours Sept. 26 after an apartment complex in Highland caught fire leaving all who resided there without a home. According to Highland Fire Chief Kal Dienst, the department was paged to the structure fire located at the Soul Harbor Condominiums HPR at the intersection of Madonna Drive and Alma Drive at 3:42 a.m...