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Ribbon cut at O’Brien Ready Mix GENTRY -- The ribbon was officially cut at O'Brien Ready Mix on old Highway 59, just south of Gentry. The business is open and operating at its new location in Arkansas. The ribbon was cut Tuesday, Se... September 26, 2023

Homecoming ceremonies set for Friday night GENTRY -- It's homecoming week in Gentry, and that means a homecoming game and ceremonies on Friday night and lots of activities for students during the week. Powderpuff football games are planned for... September 26, 2023

RELIGION: Would you step out of the boat in faith? "And Peter answered Him and said, 'Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.' So He said, 'Come.' And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.... September 26, 2023

Pioneers defeather Eagles for big win. GENTRY -- The Pioneers brought home another big win on Friday night, this one against the Huntsville Eagles, 47-8. The Eagles' only touchdown came in the first quarter, followed by a successful 2-poin... September 26, 2023

OPINION: Genesis creation a foundation truth of Christianity The opening words of the Bible, those found in Genesis 1:1, proclaim a foundational truth upon which all of Christianity stands or falls: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." If ... September 26, 2023

Lady Pioneers still struggling for conference win GENTRY -- Though there were some strong moments in Lady Pioneer volleyball play last week, ultimately, the Gentry girls fell, 3-0, to Shiloh Christian on Sept 20 and to Clarksville on Thursday. The lo... September 26, 2023

Junior cheerleaders line the track The Gravette track was filled with junior cheerleaders at Friday night's game against Elkins in Lion Stadium. September 26, 2023

Gentry to receive land donation for new sewer plant GENTRY -- The city council in Gentry, at its Sept. 11 meeting, approved a resolution authorizing Gentry's mayor to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Electric Power Company and Arkansas Ele... September 19, 2023

RELIGION: Trusting God to meet our needs "When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming to Him, He said to Philip, 'Where shall we buy bread that these may eat?' He said this to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do." John 6:5-6... September 19, 2023

Lady Lions continue winning streak on volleyball court GRAVETTE -- The Lady Lions continued their winning streak last week, defeating Rogers Heritage 3-0 on Monday, Huntsville 3-0 on Tuesday, Clarksville 3-1 on Thursday, and Valley Springs 2-0, Flippin 2-... September 19, 2023

Halftime entertainment Gravette's band and drill team perform during the halftime show at Gravette High School on Aug. 25. September 19, 2023

Gym, exercise equipment available to Gentry employees GENTRY -- Police officers, firefighters and city employees in Gentry have lost an excuse not to work out and stay in peak condition because they now have their own gym and exercise equipment on Gentry... September 12, 2023

GYO Football After intercepting a pass, Weston Nance moved the ball downfield for his Gentry team until drug down by Elkins opponents during Gentry Youth Organization football games in Gentry on Saturday. The youn... September 12, 2023

Pioneers outscore Bulldogs in high-scoring contest GENTRY -- Though the Pioneers allowed the visiting Quitman Bulldogs 40 points, including three touchdowns in the final quarter, the Pioneers scored nine touchdowns in the game for a 63-40 win on Frida... September 12, 2023

RELIGION: Do you believe the words of Jesus? "You search the Scriptures, because you think in them you have eternal life. These are they who bear witness of Me. Yet you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life. I do not receive ... September 12, 2023

Ribbon cut on landscape and supply company GENTRY -- The ribbon was cut Thursday on another new business in Gentry, Black Tie Landscape and Supply, at 160 Fowler Street in Gentry. The business, owned and managed by Jeremy and Mimi Moore, offer... September 12, 2023

Nail artist opens shop in Gentry GENTRY -- The ribbon was cut Friday at Nailz on Fire with Tanya, a new Gentry business offering manicures, pedicures and nail art. The new business, owned by nail artist Tanya Paczowski, is located at... September 12, 2023

69th Decatur BBQ Fest. hosts the city’s 19th Car Show DECATUR -- One of the highlights of the 69th Decatur Barbecue Fest was the car show. On Saturday, Sept. 2, car enthusiasts and collectors traveled to the Barbecue at Veteran's Park to showcase the... September 5, 2023

Teams compete for cornhole championship in Decatur DECATUR -- Nine teams competed for the championship in the annual cornhole tournament held at the Decatur Barbecue on Saturday, but the top prize went to Sheldon and Tyrel Jackson of West Siloam Sprin... September 5, 2023

Lady Goblins busted in Lions’ Lair GRAVETTE -- The Lady Lions hosted the Lady Goblins from Harrison on Aug. 29 and busted the lady ghosts in three straight sets, 25-23, 25-13 and 25-17. Though the Lady Lions jumped ahead in the opening... September 5, 2023

Pioneers fall short of Hawks’ intensity GENTRY -- The Pioneers tried to take down the Blackhawks in Pea Ridge on Friday but suffered a big loss, 48-13, in the game.Pea Ridge pulled ahead of Gentry early in the game, being up 35-7 by the end... September 5, 2023

RELIGION: Do you receive God’s witness concerning Jesus? "You sent to John, and he bore witness of the truth. I do not receive testimony from man, but I say these things that you may be saved. He was a burning and a shining lamp, and you were willing for a ... September 5, 2023

OPINION: It’s September, the month George Washington’s Farewell Address was first published It is September and I am reminded that, at the close of his second term as president, George Washington wrote a farewell address to the people of our nation, declining to serve another term as preside... September 5, 2023

Gentry School Board honors teachers, employees at August meeting GENTRY -- Teachers and staff members of the year were publicly honored and presented plaques at the beginning of Gentry School Board's regular August meeting on Monday, Aug. 21. Those honored included... August 29, 2023

Gentry girls host Westville GENTRY -- The Lady Pioneers hosted Westville, Okla., in a nonconference game on Thursday. The requested scores and information were not yet available to the Eagle Observer at the press deadline on Mon... August 29, 2023

Lady Lions fall to Lady Panthers, beat Lady Elks GRAVETTE -- The Lady Lions won their first set but dropped the next three when they hosted the Lady Panthers of Siloam Springs on Tuesday, Aug. 22, in Gravette. The Lady Lions jumped ahead early and h... August 29, 2023

RELIGION: ‘Let Your lovingkindness, O LORD, be on us’ "Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. For our heart will rejoice in Him, because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Your lovingkindness, O LORD, be on us, just as we hope in ... August 29, 2023

Lady Bulldogs begin volleyball season with top competitors DECATUR -- In week one of the 2A-1West regular season, the Decatur Lady Bulldogs junior high A and B and the senior varsity volleyball teams faced two of the top teams in the conference, the Thaden La... August 29, 2023

Cheering on the Lions Gravette's cheerleaders perform a routine before fans at halftime on Friday at Gravette High School. August 29, 2023

Pioneers sting Yellowjackets in second half for win GENTRY -- The Pioneers traveled to Westville, Okla., on Friday to take on the Yellowjackets and came home victorious with a 47-22 win. The Pioneers had 315 rushing yards and 129 passing yards in the n... August 29, 2023

Online issues to offer ‘subscriber-exclusive’ content Our weekly newspapers have a long history of serving our communities and providing readers with local news unavailable elsewhere.We are proud of our work and our reported and recorded local histories.... August 29, 2023

Eagle Observer to offer ‘subscriber exclusive’ content The Westside Eagle Observer has been covering local news and events on the west side of Benton County since 2009, but its history can be traced back to the late 1800s when the newspapers that make up ... August 28, 2023

WWI items donated to Gentry Library GENTRY -- Two WWI helmets, a belt, and a gas mask found in his grandparents' Gentry home were donated to the Gentry Public Libray Museum on Thursday by Kent Marts. Gentry librarian Linda Crume and her... August 22, 2023

Pioneers defeat Tigers at West Fork GENTRY -- The Pioneers started their football season with a big 33-14 win at West Fork on Aug. 15. Gentry picked up two touchdowns in the opening quarter and held West Fork to a single TD. Both teams ... August 22, 2023

RELIGION: Will great armies and strength deliver us? "No king is saved by a great army; a mighty man is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a vain hope for safety; it will not deliver by its great strength. The eye of the LORD is on those who fe... August 22, 2023

OPINION: Don’t discount the educational benefits of Truck Driver U Some folks might think that knowledge gained from driving a truck isn't very useful in other areas of life, but I'm here to tell you that one can learn a lot of things from the over-the-road universit... August 22, 2023

Will J. Schell Will J. Schell Will J. Schell, 89, of Berryville, Ark., died on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. He was born Aug. 10, 1934, in Benton County, Ark., to Lester J. Schell and Offa Schell Epperson. He was united in... August 18, 2023

Ribbon cut at Western Benton County Partnership office in Gentry GENTRY -- The ribbon was cut Thursday on a new office space, at 220 E. Main Street in Gentry, for the Western Benton County Partnership, a 501(c)3 organization seeking to create, promote and foster "g... August 15, 2023

Gentry accepts sidewalk project bid, vacates alley GENTRY -- At its regular meeting on Aug. 7, the city council in Gentry accepted the low bid of $123,098 from Western Millwright Commercial Construction to build 244 feet of sidewalk for the South Smit... August 15, 2023

Highfill amends fee schedule, personnel policy HIGHFILL -- The city council in Highfill, at its Aug. 8 meeting, passed on its third and final reading an ordinance amending the city code and setting new permit fees for the city, and passed resoluti... August 15, 2023

RELIGION: ‘The LORD frustrates the counsel of the nations’ "The LORD frustrates the counsel of the nations; He restrains the purposes of the people. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation wh... August 15, 2023

Enjoying the creek Cameron O'Dell and Cruz Talley of Joplin, Mo., grandsons of Margie O'Dell of Sulphur Springs, enjoyed swimming in Buttler Creek on Aug. 8. According to their grandma, the two boys chose playing and sw... August 15, 2023

OPINION: Why the name Griz Bear, anyway? Several people have asked me, "Why do you write a column under the name Griz Bear?" Well, I started writing the columns almost 30 years ago while serving as a sheriff's deputy in Kansas and didn't wan... August 15, 2023

Ribbon cut, open house held at GSB in Gentry GENTRY -- The ribbon was cut and an open house was held Wednesday at Grand Savings Bank's new Gentry location, at 104 N. Gentry Blvd. The bank, which had been located at 101 S. Gentry Blvd., is as its... August 15, 2023

Gentry powerlifters receive championship rings GENTRY -- Powerlifters at Gentry High School received their 2023 championship rings on Aug. 1 at the high school. Lifters receiving their rings and letterman jacket patches included Tucker Hodges, Jar... August 8, 2023

Do you stand in awe of Him? "By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all their host by the breath of His mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap; He puts the depths in storehouses. Let all the earth... August 8, 2023

OPINION: Why do armadillos even try to cross the road? Aside from all the trees and wiggly roads, another almost-daily sight that reminds me, "Griz, you're not in northwest Kansas anymore," is the number of dead armadillos along the roadways here in the N... August 8, 2023

Barbecue Chicken Fundraiser Highfill Volunteer Fire Department members barbecued chicken halves at midmorning on Saturday for the department's fundraising event. The annual Barbecued Chicken Dinner event is one of the fire depar... August 1, 2023

Water over the bridge SPRINGTOWN -- Cool waters flow over the low-water bridge on Springtown Road in Springtown on Saturday evening. Flint Creek and the low-water bridge there are a favorite cool-down spot on hot summer da... August 1, 2023

RELIGION: ‘Sing for joy in Yahweh’ "Sing for joy in Yahweh, O righteous ones; praise is becoming to the upright. Give thanks to Yahweh with the lyre; sing praises to Him with a harp of ten strings. Sing to Him a new song; play ski... August 1, 2023

Stories by Randy Moll

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