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Leo takes turn as Strike
Lion mascot Sayer Smith grows into Naturals' mascot suit
DECATUR — DECATUR — Baseball season is in full swing for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and Strike the Sasquatch is busy entertaining fans, but what really makes the playful mascot so entertaining? Continue Reading »
Progress made in services to Hiwasse area
Committee meeting mostly informational
GRAVETTE — The Gravette City Council Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday night proved to be an informational session on many topics ranging from the municipal swimming pool to the recent city-wide cleanup. Continue Reading »
Sports
Teams go to state but come up short of championship
WESTSIDE — Freshman Lindsee LaBrecque scattered five hits over seven innings to lead Gravette’s Lady Lions’ softball team past Valley View, 6-1, in state tournament action on Thursday. Continue Reading »
Community
HOMETOWN EVENTS: Area Quilt Class
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — The monthly quilt class will meet at 12:30 p.m. Continue Reading »
Class of 2012 awarded diplomas in Gentry graduation
GENTRY — Seventy-five seniors at Gentry High School were awarded diplomas in graduation ceremonies Friday night at the Bill George Arena on the campus of John Brown University in Siloam Springs. Continue Reading »
Westside Weather
City, Chamber at work on numerous projects
Plans are in the works for a multi-city garage sale on the west side of Benton County
GENTRY — Plans are under way for Gentry’s Freedom Festival, with enough fireworks ordered to make the show almost 100 percent bigger than last year, according to Gentry Chamber of Commerce director Bev Saunders. Continue Reading »
Two area students to graduate from MSSU
GRAVETTE — Two local students are among the 670 graduates at Missouri Southern State University at Joplin, Mo., who will receive degrees in the May 19 commencement on the MSSU campus. Continue Reading »
Opinion
GRIZ BEAR COMMENTS: Is there a method to choosing the right candidate?
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Choosing the right candidate can be tough. Continue Reading »
OPINION? EVERYBODY HAS ONE: I'm praying for rain even if the atheists sue me
GRAVETTE — It’s been a long spring and, believe me, I am not complaining! I need some rain and I figure it will come soon beings as it is still spring. Continue Reading »
