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Area residents celebrate Independence Day in Sulphur Springs SULPHUR SPRINGS -- Area residents gathered in Sulphur Springs Park Saturday afternoon to celebrate in the city's annual Independence Day event. The crowd was pretty good considering the scorching summ... June 28, 2022

Gravette council approves Henzie as clerk/treasurer GRAVETTE -- David Henzie was sworn in as the new Gravette city clerk/treasurer at the city council meeting Thursday evening, June 23. He will replace Dani Madison who took the position May 26 but who ... June 28, 2022

Lions Club hears speakers from Kiwanis GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette Lions Club heard from guest speakers Dennis Kurczek and Bob Kelley, representing the local Kiwanis Club, at their meeting Tuesday, June 21. Kurczek is president and... June 28, 2022

Art show returning to Gravette Day GRAVETTE -- An art show will once again be a part of the Gravette Day activities, according to an announcement from the Gravette Day committee. The event will be held in the comfort of the air-conditi... June 28, 2022

Gravette library hosts Trike Theatre production GRAVETTE -- The Gravette Public Library hosted a Trike Theatre performance of "Mariposa Butterfly" at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Pop Allum Park. Several parents and youngsters braved the morning he... June 21, 2022

Third Thursday activities go on despite the heat GRAVETTE -- Gravette's third Thursday event on June 16 featured several activities despite the evening's oppressive heat. Main Street businesses stayed open late and cold drinks at Gravette Nutrition ... June 21, 2022

Chamber meeting features rebirth of Main Street discussion GRAVETTE -- Members of the Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce met for their regular meeting Wednesday, June 15, at the Chamber office on Main Street. Chamber secretary Nicole Jowers welcomed everyon... June 21, 2022

Lions celebrate ninth year, install officers GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette Lions Club celebrated their ninth year at their regular meeting Tuesday, June 7, at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center. Highlights of the meeting were a talk ... June 21, 2022

It began with ‘words’ Did it surprise you when it happened a week or so ago? Or did it just happen like the price of gasoline going up and up and up every day? No, we're not talking about the price of eggs and milk either.... June 21, 2022

Brain boot camp conducted at senior center Brain boot camp conducted at senior center June 21, 2022

Westside Weather June 13 95 77 -- June 14 92 74 -- June 15 90 74 -- June 16 91 74 -- June 17 94 68 -- June 18 95 75 -- June 19 93 68 -- June 21, 2022

Senior Center Menu Week of June 27- July 1 Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center Monday: Pot roast, roasted red potatoes, glazed carrots, roll, pie Tuesday: Salmon patty, broccoli with cheese, hominy, garlic cheese biscu... June 21, 2022

Council members hear reports, consider rezonings GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette City Council heard reports from several department heads at their Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday evening, June 9. Chuck Skaggs, chief of police, reported M... June 14, 2022

‘Mariposa Butterfly’ comes to Pop Allum Park GRAVETTE -- Trike Theatre will perform "Mariposa Butterfly" at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Pop Allum Park. The free 50-minute theatrical performance is about two neighbors who live side-by-side in T... June 14, 2022

Altrusa supports Gravette summer reading program GRAVETTE -- Representatives of the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chapter of Altrusa International stopped by the Gravette Public Library Thursday, June 2, to present a $500 donation and an award letter for ... June 14, 2022

‘Celebrating Community’ is Gravette Day theme GRAVETTE -- "Celebrating Community" will be the theme of the 2022 Gravette Day celebration to be held Saturday, Aug. 13. Robert and Geneva Hamilton, longtime residents and active members of the Hiwass... June 14, 2022

Registration now open for Gravette Day 5K GRAVETTE -- Calling all runners and walkers! Registration for the Gravette Day 5K, sponsored by The Gravette Gym, is now open. This year's event will take place on Gravette Day, Aug. 13, beginning at ... June 14, 2022

Senior Center Menus Week of June 20-24 Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center Monday: Cheese ravioli with meat sauce, broccoli salad, garlic bread, strawberry shortcake Tuesday: Chicken fried steak with cream gravy, mashed... June 14, 2022

Veterans remembered at Hillcrest Cemetery GRAVETTE -- Flags on Hillcrest Cemetery's Avenue of Flags fluttered in the breeze Monday morning, May 30, as people gathered for the annual Memorial Day service. Members of the John E. Tracy post of t... June 7, 2022

Fallen veterans honored in service at GAR Cemetery SULPHUR SPRINGS -- Several people gathered at the GAR Cemetery northeast of Sulphur Springs for Memorial Day services Monday afternoon, May 30. Family members with loved ones buried there strolled thr... June 7, 2022

Groomer Has It hosts Business After Hours The staff at Groomer Has It, the pet grooming shop located on Birmingham Street in Gravette, hosted the June Business After Hours session. The next Business After Hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. T... June 7, 2022

Gravette honors retiring board members, employees, celebrates Classified Employees of the Year GRAVETTE -- A reception honoring retiring school board members and school employees was held preceding the board's regular meeting Monday, May 16, in the high school commons. When the meeting began, M... June 1, 2022

Lili’s Bubble Waffles now open in Gravette Adria Ward and Mikey Larson smile for the camera from behind the counter at Lili's Bubble Waffles on opening day for the business Saturday, May 21, in Gravette. The two served several customers during... June 1, 2022

Gravette police officers honored GRAVETTE -- Two Gravette police officers were honored recently by Chief of Police Chuck Skaggs. Officer Braxton Handle and school resource officer Josh Crane were both recognized. Officer Handle recei... May 31, 2022

Senior Activity Center geese A pair of geese hover nearby as a few tiny yellow heads pop up from the grass at their feet. The goslings were hatched Tuesday, April 26, near the pond behind the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center ... May 31, 2022

Gravette seniors awarded $104, 850 in scholarships GRAVETTE -- Members of the Class of 2022 at Gravette High School were honored at a scholarship night on Tuesday, May 10, at the Performing Arts Center. Scholarships awarded during the evening totaled ... May 31, 2022

Gravette honors retiring board members, employees, celebrates Classified Employees of the Year GRAVETTE -- A reception honoring retiring school board members and school employees was held preceding the board's regular meeting Monday, May 16, in the high school commons. When the meeting began, M... May 24, 2022

Lili’s Bubble Waffles now open in Gravette Adria Ward and Mikey Larson smile for the camera from behind the counter at Lili's Bubble Waffles on opening day for the business Saturday, May 21, in Gravette. The two served several customers during... May 24, 2022

Gravette hosts second third Thursday event GRAVETTE -- Area residents enjoyed a second successful third Thursday event May 19 on Gravette Main Street. Activities began at 4 p.m. when booths were set up featuring a wide range of products, with ... May 24, 2022

Chamber discusses coming growth, needed preparations GRAVETTE -- Members of the Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce and their guests gathered for their regular meeting at the Chamber office Wednesday, May 18. President Steve Harari welcomed Ted Lasher ... May 24, 2022

Pool to open Memorial Day weekend GRAVETTE -- The Gravette pool and splash park is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend, according to an announcement from city officials. Opening day will be Friday, May 27, for the popular community... May 24, 2022

Westside Weather May 16 81 62 -- May 17 83 60 Tr. May 18 89 67 .23 May 19 88 65 .18 May 20 86 71 -- May 21 65 51 2.63 May 22 61 44 .02 May 24, 2022

Crystal Bridges brings clay sculpting to Old Town Park Artists Summer Park and Bia Furtado, with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, pose with the signboard announcing their activity at Old Town Park Saturday afternoon, May 14, Several persons, both y... May 17, 2022

Council hears reports, considers Gravette 2030 vision GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette city council heard reports from several department heads at their committee of the whole meeting Thursday evening, May 12. A written report was submitted from the f... May 17, 2022

Mothers enjoy celebration at Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center GRAVETTE -- A special Mother's Day celebration was held Friday, May 6, at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center. Each Mother who attended was given a Mother's Day card from the Center ... May 10, 2022

Fifth graders learn much from owl pellets GRAVETTE -- Every fall, students in Dorothy Hadley's fifth-grade science classes learn about food chains and ecosystems. This year, thanks to a Superintendent's Grant Hadley was awarded, they had the ... May 10, 2022

Band members perform, honored GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette High School band performed in a concert at the Performing Arts Center Monday evening, May 2. First, the full band performed, then some of the students left the stag... May 10, 2022

Gravette Teachers of the Year honored at special board meeting GRAVETTE -- Teachers of the Year for Gravette Public Schools were honored at a special school board meeting Monday evening, May 2. The teachers honored were Mariana Blessing, Gravette High School, GHS... May 10, 2022

Chamber meeting to feature panel discussion on bypass GRAVETTE -- The May 18 meeting of the Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce will feature a panel discussion on the topic, "Gravette Downtown vs. I49: Competition or Opportunity?" according to Chamber p... May 10, 2022

OCH celebrates National Hospital Week with Tiki-Riffle theme GRAVETTE -- Ozarks Community Hospital has announced it is proudly joining hospitals and health systems across the U.S. in celebrating National Hospital Week from May 8-14. The national recognition wee... May 10, 2022

Johnny Dale Roberts entertains crowd at The Recreation Parlor Johnny Dale Roberts entertains the crowd at The Recreation Parlor in Gravette Friday evening, May 6. Roberts, who is a native of the area, is a musician who plays a mix of classic country and old scho... May 10, 2022

Napping in a tree? Dr. Nancy Jones A barred owl appears to have his eyes closed as if he's taking advantage of the warm spring weather to catch a short nap. Dr. Nancy Jones took this photo of the owl in Gravette on Thur... May 10, 2022

Farmers market now open in Gravette Farmers market now open in Gravette Westside Eagle Observer/SUSAN HOLLAND Shoppers browse under the pavilion at Old Town Park during opening day at the Gravette Farmers Market. The market ope... May 10, 2022

Mike Dennison is new Gravette council member GRAVETTE -- Mike Dennison was sworn in as the new member at the regular meeting of the Gravette city council Thursday, April 28. After members accepted the resignation of Ron Theis, who has moved to C... May 3, 2022

Friendly Neighbors raise funds for parks, scholarship SULPHUR SPRINGS -- Members of the Sulphur Springs Friendly Neighbors held a fundraiser Friday evening, April 29, at the Sulphur Springs Community Center.Guests enjoyed an evening of bingo and were tre... May 3, 2022

Madison sworn in as new Gravette city clerk/treasurer GRAVETTE -- Gravette city council members voted unanimously to approve Dani Madison as the new city clerk/treasurer at their regular meeting Thursday, May 26. Madison was sworn in by Mayor Kurt Maddox... May 1, 2022

Popular Gravette eating place now has new owner GRAVETTE -- A popular Gravette eating place is now under new management since Joe Martinez, owner of Hollywood's Cafe, has sold his business to Hillary Drain. Drain took over operations at the restaur... April 27, 2022

Gravette residents enjoy Third Thursday on Main events GRAVETTE -- Gravette area residents enjoyed several activities during Third Thursday on Main events April 21. This was the first of the Third Thursday celebrations of the 2022 season. Activities are s... April 26, 2022

Chamber secretary speaks to Gravette Lions Club GRAVETTE -- Nicole Jowers, secretary of the Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce, was the guest speaker for the regular meeting of the Gravette Lions Club Tuesday, April 19. Jowers and her family move... April 26, 2022

Gravette School Board honors wrestlers, science teacher GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette High School wrestling team were present at the April 18 meeting of the Gravette school board and led the pledge of allegiance to open the meeting. Superintendent Ma... April 26, 2022

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