Sharp County Fair 2022 schedule of events
The Sharp County Fair will be held at the fairgrounds in Ash Flat beginning Tuesday, July 5 and will continue through Saturday, July 9. On Tuesday, July 5, the gates will open to the general public at 5 p.m.
June 2022
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Check It Out! Fulton County Public Libraries
Ms. Terry here checking in from the Viola Public Library! Our Summer Reading Program “Oceans of Possibilities” is going great! We have several kids reading some really good books and had a lot of fun with books, games and crafts on Storytime Tuesdays! If you would like to join us we have the Summer Reading Challenge we will help you keep track of all the books you read between June and July.
Missouri State-West Plains announces 2022 spring Dean’s List honorees
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced their Dean’s List honorees for the 2022 spring semester. To qualify for the MSU-WP Dean’s List, students must have earned a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average for 12 or more credit hours taken during the semester.
Evelyn Sue Vaughn
Evelyn Sue Vaughn, 81, of Mammoth Spring, Ark., died June 27 at her home in Mammoth Spring, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc.
Barbara Maxine Allen
Barbara Maxine Allen, 89, of Thayer, Mo., died June 23, at Shady Oaks Health Care Center in Thayer, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc.
STATE OF ARKANSAS House of Representatives WEEKLY COLUMN
If you are someone you know is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, you may be interested in a new program launched this week. The Arkansas Legislative Council recently approved the creation and funding for the Dementia Respite Care Pilot Program.
Lawmakers, public react to overturning of Roe v Wade and what it means for Arkansas
Arkansas and the rest of the country reacted heavily to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the historic 1973 Roe v Wade abortion law on Friday, June 24. With the law overturned, it will now be up to individual states to set its own abortion laws.
Arkansas Iron and Pipe Welding Academy comes to Salem
From left to right: Heather Busch (Chamber of Commerce President), Daniel Busch (Mayor), Lance Duff (owner), Kaleb Duff (instructor), Cody Erby (Instructor), Natalie Duff, Ben Duff, Thomas Duff, Jody McCullough, Holly Pate. Photo/JR Schaufler
Quorum court clears up old business, decides on appointments for boards, sort of
The Fulton County Quorum Court met for its June meeting on Tuesday, June 21 at the Fulton County Civic Center due to the runoff election ongoing that day. Several of the items up for discussion were that of the courtroom annex building, along with the evidence storage facility, nursing home and radio upgrades for Fulton County law enforcement, EMS and fire and city police department.
Barker, Goehler headed to July jury trials
After a pre-trial hearing on Monday, June 27, Travis Barker and Jacoby Goehler are headed to jury trial in the alleged shooting death of Davidlee Stansbury which occurred near property by Republican Road in Salem on April 23, 2021.