Prosecuting Attorney Devon Holder has formally announced his re-election bid for the Third Judicial District, which consists of Randolph, Lawrence, Jackson and Sharp Counties. The election will be held March 3, 2026.
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital is proud to formally recognize EZ Niles as the hospital’s administrator, a role he has held since March 2025.
With a nearly full council in place during the Cherokee Village City Council meeting on Thursday, July 17, the council unanimously approved to clean up the language and enforcement of three ordinances.
An update regarding the April flood disaster was presented briefly at the Fulton County Quorum Court meeting on Tuesday, July 15.
It is a word no one wants to hear but continues to have a stigma around it, particularly within the military and its veterans. The word suicide brings a gut-punch reaction to anyone that hears it and a tremble in the tone when someone says it.
A packed house inside the Salem Civic Center was on hand to welcome and honor local veterans as part of the Veterans Day at the Fulton County Fair event, Wednesday, July 16.
Smoke is our adoptable of the week. She is named for her beautiful, rather rare, grey coloring. Look up Silver Labs and you will see the similarities. Smoke is a young adult, estimated age is around 1 year old. She was found as a stray and is looking for a forever home that would like that smaller lab mix dog with friendliness, loyalty and endurance labs are known for.
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Present for the July 14 Viola City Council meeting were Mayor Jackie Estes, Councilmen Mike Sherman, Dennis Harber, Melinda Wray and Jerry Allen. Also in attendance were water superintendent Joel Huett, bookkeeper Sarah Huett, employee Tony Shockey, recorder Tracey Sherman and 12 citizens.
Thursday, July 24—Saturday, July 26 Schedule Thursday, July 24 5 p.m. Vendors/Food Trucks open; City Park Pond 6 p.m. Kiddie Parade through park (ages 12… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close