December 2022

Natural Resources Division reminds poultry operators to register

December 31, 2022

The Natural Resources Division and the Sharp County Conservation District wants to remind all owners of Poultry Feeding Operations (PFOs) that the annual registration for PFO’s began Jan. 1, 2023, in accordance with the Arkansas Poultry Feeding Operations Registration Act (Act 1060 of 2003). Registration dates will run through March 31, and affect any PFO with 2,500 or more confined fowl. This includes anyone that had birds in 2022.

December 31, 2022

Visitors get reward items for stamped passports Arkansas State Parks is introducing Club 52, a rewards program that encourages people to visit all 52 state parks. Club 52 is an extension of the Arkansas State Parks Passport Program, which helps guests document trips to state parks by receiving a stamp (or stamp rubbing) in an Arkansas State Parks Passport. Club 52 members get their passports stamped when they visit a state park and earn rewards for visits of five parks, 25 parks and 52 parks.

December 31, 2022

Elaine BROWN R The Ash Flat City Council met on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Hardy Police Department plans to add more public security cameras into the community

December 31, 2022

ebrown@areawidenews.com The City of Hardy has been considering improving its security camera system in various public places around the city for some time. One of the primary targets for theft and vandalism is Loberg Park.

2023 and beyond: We bid adieu to many great leaders in Sharp County, and look for new roles to be served by others

December 31, 2022

Elaine BROWN R Many of our local leaders in Sharp County will be hanging up their hats to enjoy a life of retirement in 2023, others are moving on to other areas of public service. The bringing in of a new year almost always implies change.

TNT Gymnastics season underway

December 31, 2022

The TNT Gymnastics started their new season with a bang. In the first two meets of the season, they have earned a First Place Team Award, several individual All-Around champions and one gymnast with the highest overall score of the entire meet.

Haddock to lead Small Business Division at FNBC

December 31, 2022

ASH FLAT, Ark. – FNBC Bank, the $700 million asset lender headquartered in Ash Flat, has hired Edward Haddock to lead its Small Business Division, according to President & CEO Marty Sellars. Haddock, who began his new role on Dec. 5, brings over a decade of experience working for the U.S. Small Business Administration.

December 31, 2022

The nationally known grief support program called 'GriefShare' is being offered again to the community on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon starting Jan. 10 at Peace Lutheran Church (located just inside the south entrance to Cherokee Village). Those who participated in previous sessions have encouraged others to benefit from it as they have.

December 31, 2022

To all patrons, friends and those that love and patronize the Hardy Library: As most of you know I will be retiring at the end of December 2022. With this in mind, I would like to thank all our library patrons who have made my 15 years at the library a blessing and the best of times for myself and staff.

Lyon College Serve Our Students food pantry provides assistance

December 31, 2022

BATESVILLE, AR – College students have a lot to deal with, from full-time studies to part-time jobs, families and other responsibilities. But did you know an estimated 40 percent of U.S. college students experience food insecurity, meaning the lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food?

December 2022

Natural Resources Division reminds poultry operators to register

Arkansas State Parks introduces Club 52 program

Ash Flat Council votes to purchase a new pump truck for the sewer department

Hardy Police Department plans to add more public security cameras into the community

2023 and beyond: We bid adieu to many great leaders in Sharp County, and look for new roles to be served by others

TNT Gymnastics season underway

Haddock to lead Small Business Division at FNBC

Community grief support: Group sessions will be offered again at Cherokee Village Peace Lutheran Church

A send off from the Sharp County Librarian

Lyon College Serve Our Students food pantry provides assistance