
May 2023

SRAG annual yard sale to be held
Spring has sprung. Flowers are blooming.

Alan Price named Community President for FNBC’s Sharp County market
ASH FLAT, AR – FNBC president and CEO Marty Sellars recently announced the promotion of Alan Price to Community President for FNBC’s charter market in Sharp County, which includes Ash Flat, Cherokee Village, Highland and Hardy.
Potting for Paws series
The Potting for Paws series fundraiser for Stop the Cycle Spay Neuter Assistance Group will be held on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Salem VFW (located at 105 Veterans Way in Salem) and from 2 to 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Ash Flat (located at 24 Church Street.
Batesville Chamber President to speak at Lyon Commencement
BATESVILLE, AR – Lyon College will honor the accomplishments of 102 graduating students at the Spring 2023 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13, at 8:30 a.m. on Couch Garden of the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville.

Cave City man arrested on 55 counts of possessing child pornography
A man from Cave City is facing 55 counts of allegedly possessing extensive amounts of child pornography according to the criminal affidavit and search warrants filed in the case. Terry L.
Entries open for Fulton County Fair Beauty Pageants and the Youth Talent Contest
Entries are now open for the Fulton County Fair Beauty Pageants and the Youth Talent Contest. All pageants and the youth talent contest will be held in the Salem Civic Center at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. Pageants for ages 4 months – 12 years will be held on July 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Musicians with local ties write new song for Shriners International
Every musician hopes their music will be meaningful and impactful to those who listen, but for cowriters Doug Driesel, who works professionally as Doug Deforest and Flint Thompson, there is no doubt after the pair received word Shriners International will be using their song, “Love to the Rescue.”
Arts Center of North Arkansas May 2023 Events
Courtesy of ACNA Every Thursday, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Free Music at the Gazebo. May 4, Grove Vault - May 11, Osage Water Band May 18, Country to the Bones - May 25, Melbourne Wednesday, May 10 at 2 – 4 p.m. Kids Acrylic Pour Painting. Ages 9-16 will create a beautiful abstract painting on canvas outside at the Gazebo. Must be accompanied by an adult. The class is limited to 6. Wear paintable clothing. Must Register, call or text Artist Betty Bosley at 949-6486413. $15 for members, $20 nonmembers.