Hazardous roads cause school closings on Monday
Schools to be closed Monday
Schools to be closed Monday
Topping the agenda of the Decatur School Board meeting on Oct. 21 was the district superintendent’s annual report to the public, presented by Larry Ben, on the…
An old adage says, “The mark of a man is in the legacy he leaves behind.” This is certainly true of the man whose name was given to Decatur’s newest park, The …
The Decatur Bulldogs varsity team traveled to Havana on Oct. 18 to play the Western Yell County Wolverines and were defeated, 26 to 13, in the conference game.
Decatur City Council met Oct. 14, approved a lease arrangement and other procedural ordinances.
With the westward expansion of the railroads in the late 1800s and early 1900s, cities, small and large, grew along its tracks. The railroad was a virtual aven…
Often, when runners talk about entering a “marathon,” they refer to races like those in Boston and New York. Runners in Northwest Arkansas think of the Hog Eye…
An important part of most rock, bluegrass and country concerts is the opening band. Many big-name entertainers got their start by opening for other big-name en…
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce has announced the entertainer for the 2013 Decatur Barbecue which is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3, in Veterans Park.
When visiting friends with children, the conversation inevitably shifts toward what little Johnny or Suzy did that day. Suddenly, out pops the photo album or v…
A part of most young girls’ fantasies is becoming Cinderella and finding her Prince Charming. They dream of scepters and flowing gowns, sashes and tiaras. As t…
August 3 marks a milestone in Decatur’s history. It’s the 60th anniversary of the Decatur Barbecue.
The 60th Annual Decatur Barbecue will be held on August 3 at various locations around Decatur. Below is the schedule of events for the BBQ: 2K, 5K, 10K fun run…
Kids’ Day Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, located 5 miles east of Gravette on Arkansas Highway 72, will hold a Kids’ Day on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.…
There is something about opening the hood of a 2013 Ford Mustang and seeing its 302 cubic-inch power plant staring back that turns people into car junkies.