New business, ministry to open
Rebecca's Beat in Gentry will open as a coffee house and gathering place for sinner and saint
GENTRY — Whether saint or sinner, or simultaneously saint and sinner, a coffee house featuring not only good coffee but also music, lectures, Bible studies and testimonials is opening in Gentry just for you. Continue Reading »
Ambulance service agreement with Siloam Springs approved
Trash receptacle ordinance passes on its first reading.
GENTRY — City Council approved a memorandum of agreement with Siloam Springs to provide ambulance service within the city for 2012. Continue Reading »
Decatur man eludes police, later arrested
DECATUR — Michael Wayne Watson, 29, of Decatur, was arrested in Twin Oaks, Okla. on Feb. 9 after leading Decatur police on a chase earlier in the week. Continue Reading »
Committee holds busy two-hour session Thursday
GRAVETTE — Two ordinances that were tabled at the last Gravette City Council meeting were given “go-ahead” nods at the all-council committee meeting Thursday night. Continue Reading »
U.S. Marshals arrest absconding fugitive
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — Deputies with the United States Marshals Eastern Oklahoma Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force, along with help from deputies out of the Western District of Arkansas, Arkansas State Police, and Arkansas Probation and Parole, arrested fugitive Mark Odale Pack in Siloam Springs on Thursday. Pack was wanted out of Adair County (Okla.) on two counts of allegedly pointing a firearm at an Adair County deputy. Continue Reading »
SWEPCO requests review of retrofit plan for Gentry plant
SHREVEPORT — American Electric Power subsidiary Southwestern Electric Power Co. asked the Arkansas Public Service Commission to review the company’s plans to install environmental controls on the Flint Creek Power Plant in Gentry. Continue Reading »
Suspect in Gentry gasoline drive-off arrested
GENTRY — Police arrested John L. Garrison, 46, after viewing video of a gasoline drive-off from EZMart in Gentry and identifying the pickup truck used in the theft. When police stopped Garrison, they also discovered he had a suspended driver’s license and no insurance, according to police reports. Continue Reading »
OBITUARIES
WESTSIDE — February 15, 2012 Continue Reading »
Election deadlines fast approaching
Ballot order to be determined March 8
BENTONVILLE — Benton County candidates will learn where they’ll appear on the May 22 primary ballot March 8, when the ballot order is set by the luck of the draw. Continue Reading »
Bentonville, County at odds over fees for ambulance service
BENTON COUNTY — Benton County officials are no closer to resolving how to provide ambulance service to county residents after a 90-minute exchange of ideas and insults. Bentonville Mayor Bob McCaslin was accused of “grandstanding” by Justice of the Peace Tom Allen while McCaslin was addressing the Quorum Court’s Public Safety Committee on having the county pay the city for ambulance service to some unincorporated areas of the county. Continue Reading »
Halls share hearts, lives for 50-plus years
Gentry couple sheds light on what it really means to be each other's Valentine
GENTRY — What better way to enjoy the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day than to share the story of a local couple whose love and partnership have spanned more than fifty years? Continue Reading »
Student driving support
GRAVETTE — Ron Paul, the Republican Presidential candidate, has an ardent supporter in Gravette — 19-year-old Dylan Stewart. Continue Reading »
Solution needed for safety issue
I'm not sure what the appropriate solution is but the city of Gentry still has a major unresolved public safety issue which seems to get pushed into the background while the city focuses on numerous other issues. As I understand, it is an issue which a previous council promised to address but still no resolution has occurred. Continue Reading »
Clearing the tracks
A southbound coal train blocking the Dallas Street crossing in Gravette last Thursday morning /afternoon brought back a memory to those of us who used to have to wait and wait and wait when the Dallas Street and Main Street crossings were blocked by a derailment or another problem. Continue Reading »
Some days are to be endured, not enjoyed
A clean day — one that has no dust, pollen or leaves flying around — is rare around this rock pile. Continue Reading »
Bullying has always been around
We’re hearing a lot about bullying lately. One article read, "Bullying Can’t Be Tolerated." Continue Reading »
HIWASSE NEWS
Sympathy to Ellie Cox and family for the loss of her grandmother. Continue Reading »
Gentry, Gravette finish out their regular season with mixed results
GRAVETTE — The Pioneers just could not keep pace with the Lions in their match up in the Lions Competition Gym on Feb. 7. Continue Reading »
Bulldogs defeat Colcord
DECATUR — The Decatur Bulldogs defeated the Colcord (Okla.) Hornets 38-32, during a non-conference game in Colcord on Feb. 7. Continue Reading »
Area schools performance is high
Schools rated as meeting or exceeding standards under performance School Rating System
DECATUR — Schools in Gravette, Decatur and Gentry were all rated as meeting or exceeding standards under the Performance School Rating System which measures overall student achievement. Continue Reading »
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