Judith Ruth (Sturm) Floyd (Gramma Judy)
Judith Ruth (Sturm) Floyd (Gramma Judy), 85, died July 8, at the Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home, LLC, in Salem, Ark.
July 2022
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The Kingsmen Quartet concert to be held
The Kingsmen Quartet will be in concert July 24, beginning at 6 pm at the Music in the Mountains Theater. This is located in the Mall in the center of Horseshoe Bend, Ark. There is no admission charge but a love offering will be received. This will be one of the great groups that we will have this year at Music in the Mountains Theater. The theater is air conditioned and there are refreshments are available beginning at 5 p.m. You will enjoy this great Southern Gospel Quartet.
Favorite group of Hardy’s returns with familiar and new musical jams
Temperatures may be sizzling as we await rain, but Hardy’s line-up of summer street music is proving you can’t keep good musicians down. That’s right, this week a well-known group of musicians who have been bringing the rhythm and beat of great classic country tunes to the area for years is coming to Hardy. Bill Musik and Company will be returning to the gazebo at Dr. Thompson’s Park on Saturday, July 23, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., swinging and singing more of their original and classic country ditties. Great stories, laughter and good times always seem to follow this group of troubadours, so pack a cooler of whatever you like and sashay yourself right into the spirit and beat of Musik’s music. Have a seat in the shade of the park and enjoy.
ADH warns of heat-related illnesses
As high temperatures continue in the coming weeks, the Arkansas Department of Health encourages people to practice heat safety. Heat stress is heat-related illness caused by your body’s inability to cool down properly.
Arkansas Business Best Places to Work 2022
First Community Bank was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas. In its ninth year, Arkansas Business continues to offer this program in partnership with Workforce Research Group. This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Arkansas, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce and businesses. The list is made up of 50 companies. First Community Bank has been named one of this year’s Best Places to Work in Arkansas.
Artasia Blue Ribbon Welcome during Yarn Crawl
The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the public to a Blue Ribbon Welcome for Artasia Design & Bistro at 12 noon on Thursday, July 21, at 112 E. Main Street in Hardy.
Strengthen Your ‘Three-Legged Stool’ for Retirement
For many years, Americans provided for their retirement needs through three sources: employersponsored pension plans, Social Security income, and savings and investments accumulated through employer plans or individual accounts – the so-called “three-legged stool.” But today, that stool is shakier than it used to be. What can you do to strengthen it?
Capitol Week in Review
Two interest groups submitted petitions to the Secretary of State seeking to have two proposed constitutional amendments placed on the November general election ballot. One would legalize marijuana and the other would remove Pope County as a possible site for a gambling casino.
Breaking Ground to Honor Veterans
It’s been more than 30 years since the United States and coalition forces helped liberate Kuwait from the Iraqi invasion. Now, the men and women who served in uniform during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield will soon be recognized with a national memorial honoring their selfless service and sacrifice.
STATE OF ARKANSAS
WEEKLY COLUMN This week we want to remind Arkansans who receive Medicaid coverage to make sure their contact information is up to date. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government temporarily stopped some Medicaid requirements and conditions.