Take a hike underground
It's a cool way to spend a hot summer afternoon
If you're looking for a way to escape the heat and have some truly cool fun, why not go underground and visit the passageways of the Bluff Dwellers' Cavern just across the state line in Missouri? The constant 56-degree temperature of the cave is a great way to beat the heat, and seeing the underground rooms and caverns cut through the rock by ancient rivers is an unforgettable experience. Continue Reading »
Lions Golf Classic canceled
The Gravette High School Golf Classic, which had been rescheduled for Saturday, June 1, at Stockdale Golf Course in Bella Vista, was canceled because of weather conditions. Continue Reading »
OCH to hold ribbon cutting at Noel clinic
Ozarks Community Hospital announces ribbon cutting at the new OCH Noel Clinic Thursday, June 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Community members are invited to drop by for a free lunch and open house. Continue Reading »
Maddox to run for State House post
Businessman Kurt Maddox has announced he will be a Republican candidate for the Arkansas State House of Representatives District 92. Continue Reading »
Flag retirement ceremony set for Tuesday, June 18
Gravette American Legion Post 25 will conduct a flag retirement ceremony Tuesday evening, June 18, on the lawn just south of the Civic Center in Gravette. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. Continue Reading »
Equestrian show draws crowds of participants and spectators
When the subject of a conversation turns “equestrian,” the talk is usually about horses when, in reality, equestrian refers to the art of horseback riding. And nowhere is the art more prevalent then at a jumping competition. Continue Reading »
HOMETOWN EVENTS
Gamble Cemetery Upkeep Persons with relatives buried in Gamble Cemetery near Centerton and who are interested in the upkeep of the cemetery may make contributions to Marie Curtis Garrison, 1816 Shelby Ave., Springdale, AR 72762 or to Betsy Keith, 14 Plockton Lane, Bella Vista, AR 72715. Continue Reading »
GRIZ BEAR COMMENTS: I'm longing for just a few minutes in my easy chair
By the time you read this column, all should be quiet at my house. I might even try to find the time to sit back in my recliner and close my eyes a spell and get caught up on my rest. Continue Reading »
LOOKING BACK: Taking shelter in storms
I've often heard people say, "I would not want to live where you do, with all those tornadoes." Continue Reading »
OPINION? EVERYBODY HAS ONE: Buying a hay rake is a small price to pay
This morning I was sorta late getting up. The sun was up and my close relative had called me to come for breakfast. This means I was sleeping real good; the aroma of coffee didn’t even jerk me into consciousness. That is a result of being peaceful and having a good day of family and fun on the weekend. Continue Reading »
Tobacco is banned at county sheriff ’s office
Policy applies to employees, inmates and public
A policy implemented by Sheriff Kelley Cradduck bans all tobacco products at the Sheriff’s Office and county jail. Continue Reading »
County still seeks money
Officials lack plan to pay for ambulance service
Benton County officials tentatively have agreed to pay for rural ambulance service in 2014, but the county still lacks a long term funding method for the service. Continue Reading »
The B-17 bomber is coming back
Plane to be shown June 24-27
Probably one of the most iconic and most recognized bomber aircraft of World War II is the Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress.” It was one of many aircraft credited with the fall of Germany in 1945. Continue Reading »
Gravette pool opens
Gravette’s municipal swimming pool is now open for splashing and swimming and good summer fun, including parties, according to Logan Hirsch, pool manager. Continue Reading »
Names of honor students released
Decatur High School recently released the names of the honor students for the class of 2013. Continue Reading »
Benefit planned for Lexie
Andrea (Andi) Brasel, of Gravette, would like to introduce you to Lexie Faith Rawls, a beautiful little 4-year-old who is the daughter of Jessica and Joshua Rawls of Bella Vista. Her picture, left, shows her captivating smile, her look of excitement, a sparkle in her eyes. It was taken not long after her fourth birthday last September. Continue Reading »
Council seeks to refinance bonds, approves repairs
Council members, at their June 4 meeting, authorized the mayor and clerk to execute documents to refund two city bonds, approved a bid for summer street repairs and selected an engineering firm for professional services needed for emergency sewer repair. Continue Reading »
Two positions to be on ballot
Current millage rate needs to be approved by Decatur District voters
The Decatur School District will hold an election from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the city’s designated polling places. Continue Reading »
Jeff Smith Family of Gravette named Farm Family of Year
Farming is a family tradition for Jeff and Melissa Smith of Gravette, one they want to pass on to their two sons. Continue Reading »
WEEKLY DEVOTION
“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Tim. 2:1 (read 1-26) Continue Reading »
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