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River sinkholes are under Mother Nature’s jurisdiction; City of Hardy’s hands are tied (6/9/21)

The Hardy City Council met Monday, June 2, at 6 p.m. at city hall. The meeting was opened by Mayor Ernie Rose and Recorder/Treasurer Greg Bess led the proceedings. Minutes from the May meeting were approved, as well as the current meeting’s agenda. First on the agenda was a report from the advertising and promotions commission (A&P) given by A&P Secretary Mark Huscher. ...
Third arrest made in the murder of a Salem teen (5/26/21)

Just over one month has passed since the murder of 19-year-old Salem resident, Davidlee Stansbury and a third arrest has been made in the investigation of his death. In a press release issued by Fulton County Sheriff Al Roork, it was revealed that on Friday, May 21, Salem Police Chief Shad Overman, arrested 19-year-old Travis Eugene Barker, of Jefferson City, Mo., for his involvement in the murder of Stansbury. ...
Consumers likely to feel impacts of I-40 bridge closure (5/26/21)

Disruptions in truck and barge traffic with the closure of the Interstate-40 bridge over the Mississippi River will likely translate into higher costs for consumers. The Hernando DeSoto Bridge connecting West Memphis, Ark. and Memphis, Tenn., was closed May 11 after transportation officials found a crack in its support structure. The 3.3-mile bridge, with its two distinctive steel arches, carries about 60,000 vehicles a day, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation...
Arkansas Governor’s School remains at ATU through 2024 (6/16/21)

Arkansas Governor’s School will continue to be conducted on the Arkansas Tech University campus in Russellville through 2024. The decision to award AGS to Arkansas Tech from 2022-24 was made during a meeting of the Arkansas Board of Education on Thursday, June 10...
Several staff members recognized for 15, 20 years of service to MSU-WP (6/9/21)
Simmons Bank Mammoth Spring branch celebrates 100 years (5/26/21)

Simmons Bank Mammoth Spring branch celebrated 100 years on Friday, May 21 during which the community was invited for cookies and giveaways. On display for visitors to view were historic pieces of the bank’s past including an old bank ledger, the original seal from when it was People’s Bank and some pictures...
BBB Tips: Don’t Fall for DMV Scam (6/9/21)

Scammers love telling unsuspecting people that they represent a government agency. Their latest target is an organization that millions of people deal with on a regular basis – the department of motor vehicles. Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to be aware of a new scam where scammers claim to be with the DMV...
Ozarks Healthcare and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks encourages community to make “S’more” memories and donate blood on June 18 (6/9/21)

Ozarks Healthcare and the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) will host a blood drive on Friday, June 18, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Willard Hunter Classroom in the Ozarks Healthcare Parkway Center at 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd. in West Plains...
My Trip To Biden’s Border (5/19/21)

This past week I joined a congressional delegation down to the U.S./Mexico border to see what was happening for myself. Let me tell you: there’s a big difference between hearing about the border crisis on the news and seeing it with your own eyes. What has happened should anger everyone, regardless of political belief. Before I went, I thought the Biden administration was pursuing a policy of open borders – but I realized on my trip this administration is acting like there is no border at all...
Standing with Israel (5/26/21)

Israel has endured increased terrorism and aggression from Hamas militants in recent days, including rockets fired at Israeli cities that have killed and wounded innocent civilians. This outbreak of violence began in early May and has quickly escalated into a conflict that has captured the attention of the world. Now, a ceasefire is in place and we pray for lasting peace...