Decatur News

  • New park dedicated to memory of Royce Johnson

    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 …

  • Council approves lease

    Decatur City Council met Oct. 14, approved a lease arrangement and other procedural ordinances.

  • 2K, 5K and 10K races planned

    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…

  • Children’s pageant to be held

    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…

  • BBQ has rich history

    August 3 marks a milestone in Decatur’s history. It’s the 60th anniversary of the Decatur Barbecue.

  • Decatur Barbecue Schedule of Events

    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…

  • HOMETOWN EVENTS

    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.…

  • Car show set for Saturday

    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.