The 41st Cave City Watermelon Festival is set for July 29-31th. This year County Music Legend Tracy Byrd will be headlining the Free festival on Saturday Night. Tracy Byrd Here is the complete schedule, Check Cave City Watermelon Festival website for updates before travel Thursday - July … [Read more...]
Heber Springs Fireworks Show and the World Championship Cardboard Boat Races moved to Dam Site Park
June 9, 2021 by
The Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce has moved two community events, the Fourth of July Fireworks Show and the World Championship Cardboard Boat Races into one exciting weekend called Freedom Fest on the Lake. The event will be held July 2 - 3 and packed with plenty of fun and activities for … [Read more...]
Governor Appoints TV News Veteran As Communications Director
June 8, 2021 by
Shealyn Sowers, an executive producer at KARK and FOX16, will be the new director of communications for the Governor’s Office, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today. She will start on June 16. “Shealyn grew up in Arkansas, went to high school and college in Arkansas, and has worked her entire … [Read more...]
3 New Frozen Carbonated Beverages To Help Chill the Summer Heat
June 6, 2021 by
McDonald’s restaurants Central and Southwest Arkansas just added some new and refreshing Frozen Carbonated Beverages to their menu, including Frozen Coke and Frozen Fanta in Wild Cherry or Blue Raspberry flavors. Need some late afternoon summer refreshment or do you simply love icy treats? … [Read more...]
Amy Lunsford From Conway wins over $1,000.00 in prizes including $175.00 cash
June 5, 2021 by
Let’s Congratulate Amy Lunsford From Conway, our 23rd winner of the Timeless Tuesday Treasure Chest Window Sticker Giveaway, she picked up over $1,000.00 of gift certificates including $175.00 cash in the treasure chest! Put a Window sticker on your vehicle Today! Enter the Timeless Tuesday … [Read more...]
Governor Hutchinson Says of Former Sheriff, ACIC Director Jay Winters “A Man of Great Integrity, Character,”
June 3, 2021 by
Jay Winters, a former director of the Arkansas Crime Information Center who died Tuesday, June 1, was one of only three agency directors that Governor Asa Hutchinson asked to stay on for his administration. Mr. Winters, whose 19 years as sheriff of Pope County was the longest term in county … [Read more...]
Senator John Boozman Statement on VA’s Inspector General Report on Pathologist Failures
June 3, 2021 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General’s report on the pathology oversight failures at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center: “Negligence and a total lack of accountability by leaders at the … [Read more...]
Sylamore Special from Mountain View brings home 1st Place Youth In Bluegrass Competition
June 3, 2021 by
The 19th annual Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, and was held on May 28 & 29, 2021. This has been a Silver Dollar City tradition for 19 years, which took place during the Bluegrass & BBQ Festival, which gives talented young musicians from across … [Read more...]
Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Launches New Website
June 3, 2021 by
Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its New Website, at www.yourplaceinthemountains.com The Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce maintains a visitor's center in downtown Mountain View and sponsors various events throughout the year to attract visitors to the area. … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Monday, May 31, 2021, May we never forget their Sacrifice
May 30, 2021 by
Memorial Day Monday, May 31, 2021, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. As we observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings, and participating in parades. May we … [Read more...]
