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Comfort Keepers Ministry, in partnership with the Wives of Armor, will be hosting it’s second annual Safety Swim Day set for June 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Ash Flat. According to Lauren Siebert, founder of the ministry, the swim day is a time to teach children ages 3 to 8 the basics of swimming and to provide them with a life jacket...

Jordan Sample, 37, of Ash Flat, received several charges following a traffic stop in Cave City May 2. According to an affidavit for arrest from the Cave City Police Department, Cave City Police Officer Trint Milligan had received a call from a fellow officer asking him to be on the lookout for a budget rental van being driven by Sample who was driving on a suspended license...

Mammoth Spring Council approved April meeting minutes, fire department and police reports at the beginning of their regular monthly meeting held Thursday, May 9. A discussion with Alan Ramseur was rescheduled for Tuesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. due Ramseur being unable to attend...

American Pickers is once again coming to Missouri. It was recently announced Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team will return to film episodes from May 27 to June 9. These skilled antique enthusiasts are seeking unique collections and interested in learning the history of the items as well as meeting interesting people...

Viola Elementary’s Carol Duncan and her sixth grade students, presented the 10th annual Veterans Appreciation Ceremony on Thursday, May 9. This year, veterans who served during Vietnam War, Cold War, Iraq War and Operation Enduring Freedom, were honored. “These men are symbols of freedom. We know freedom is not free and that they put their lives on the line to keep us free,” said the classmates who welcomed veterans and those in attendance...

A large crowd gathered at the Sharp County Courthouse May 13 to participate in the 26th annual Police Officer Memorial. The memorial, held in honor of fallen officer Jeff Richardson, was also a time to pay tribute to all fallen officers across the nation opened with a greeting from Sharp County Sheriff Mark Counts...

At the latest Oregon County Historical Society meeting, Josh Rogers presented his idea to create an opportunity to learn about area history with Living History Cemetery Walks. These walks would be 30-minute guided tours through local cemeteries with the mission to honor ancestors, increase tourism, provide new job opportunities, provide free programs for school groups, generate revenue through donations and preserve history...

Pocahontas attorney Joe Grider is pleased to announce his intention to seek the Circuit Judge seat for the 3rd Judicial District, Division 3 as an independent candidate. The district includes Randolph, Jackson, Lawrence and Sharp counties. The current officer holder, Judge Tom Garner, is unable to seek election to that position since he was appointed to Division 3 to fill the late Judge Kevin King’s term...

On Saturday, May 18, the Viola Longhorns (25-7) will be headed to beautiful Baum Stadium on the campus of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for the state championship game against Taylor (21-7). The Longhorns defeated Armorel 10-0 in a five-inning game to advance. ...

The City of Salem and Salem Chamber of Commerce are hosting the 70th annual Fulton County Homecoming Festival May 24-25. Custom designed t-shirts are available for $10 at Bank of Salem, FNBC, Salem Drug Company, Church Street Boutique and Whatever in Salem. Kids shirts sizes 2T to Youth XL will also be available for sale at Church Street Boutique...