John Ed and Linda Welch of Salem, Ark., recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married July 14, 1972 in Viola, Ark. They have three children - Jeff and wife, Kacy of West Plains; Jamie and husband, Seth of Salem; and Justin and wife, Jessica of Salem; and eight grandchildren - Bailey, Libby, Tripp, Anna, Ella, Bree, Emmitt and Amelia.
Fulton County Resident, Haydyn Friend, was recently named the National American Miss Jr. Teen Arkansas.
The governor announced that he would call the legislature into special session on August 8 to consider income tax cuts that would save Arkansas families and businesses almost $700 million when they take effect.
Ozarka College welcomes Valerie Long as the new Administrative Specialist for the President. “We are fortunate to now have Valerie Long serving as my assistant,” said Dr.
The TNT Gymnastics Team traveled to Daytona Beach for their National Competition, the XCEL Championships, June 16- 19. “It was amazing that we had every gymnasts qualify for this invitational meet this year,” said Coach Todd Conforth.
Ryan Harrington, a 29-year-old space travel enthusiast, of Evening Shade, is currently displaying his scale models of real rockets in the Ash Flat Library. The rockets and space shuttles, all made of card stock paper, are impressively designed with fine-tuned intricate details, and an absolute must see!
VFW Auxiliary #7831 in Mammoth Spring honored long time officers at their July meeting. Dorothy Parks (seated) was recognized for her service as President of the Auxiliary for the past 24 years. Sue Vanderpool (center) was also recognized for her service as a past President and serving terms in other offices at local and district levels. The current Auxiliary President June Grant led the presentation. The auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Post Home off Highway 9 in Mammoth Spring and welcomes new members any time. Photo/Submitted
After an altercation at Mammoth Spring City Park, an area teen is being charged with aggravated assault. Jared Hurst, 18, allegedly took an AR-15 out of his truck, firing it twice during an argument involving other teens that occurred at the park.
Ozarka College welcomes Valerie Long as the new Administrative Specialist for the President. “We are fortunate to now have Valerie Long serving as my assistant,” said Dr.
Bill Lawson, 79, died July 3 at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Mo.