Susan Holland | Stories

Reese Long wins Lions Peace Poster Contest GRAVETTE -- Reese Long, a seventh-grader at Gravette Middle School, is the local winner of the annual Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest. The theme of this year's annual contest was "We Are... November 30, 2021

Gravette holiday decorating contest GRAVETTE -- Residents inside the city limits of Gravette are invited to participate in the annual holiday decorating contest. Prizes will be awarded for first-, second- and third-place residential ent... November 30, 2021

Gravette Christmas celebration scheduled Saturday GRAVETTE -- Area residents will celebrate Christmas in Gravette this Saturday with the annual parade to be held at 4:30 p.m. on Main Street. "An Old-Fashioned Christmas" is the theme for the event co-... November 30, 2021

Senior Center patrons enjoy Thanksgiving dinner GRAVETTE -- Patrons and guests at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Nov. 18. Tables were gaily decorated with tablecloths featuring autumn leaves and aco... November 23, 2021

Gravette Chamber panel discussion features construction trade professionals GRAVETTE -- The regular meeting of the Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce was held Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 17, at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center. The meeting featured a panel discussion ... November 23, 2021

Christian Crawlers 4x4 Club holds fall festival GRAVETTE -- Members of the Christian Crawlers 4x4 Club took advantage of a balmy fall day and sponsored a fall festival across the street from Can-Do Hardware Saturday afternoon. The temperature reach... November 23, 2021

Gravette council hears plans for changes at Ozarks Community Hospital GRAVETTE -- Scott Taylor, administrator at Ozarks Community Hospital in Gravette, and Dr. David Tucker, medical director, attended the regular meeting of the Gravette City Council Thursday evening, No... November 23, 2021

Gravette High School Drama Club presents "12 Angry Jurors" Members of the Gravette High School Drama Club act out a courtroom scene on the stage at the GHS Performing Arts Center during their final performance of "12 Angry Jurors" Sunday afternoon, Nov. 21. C... November 23, 2021

Moon Over Main is a family affair Howard Gilmer of Bella Vista looks over the group as his granddaughters line up to look through a telescope during the library's Moon Over Main Street event Saturday evening, Nov. 13. Moon Over Main w... November 23, 2021

Gravette library hosts fourth Moon Over Main Street event GRAVETTE -- The Gravette Public Library hosted its fourth Moon Over Main Street event Saturday evening, Nov. 13, with about 70 persons attending. Members of the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society brough... November 16, 2021

Hats for ACH patients collected at Mad Hatters tea party GRAVETTE -- A Mad Hatters tea party was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the First Christian Church in Gravette. Ladies who attended worked on crocheting and knitting hats for patients at Arka... November 16, 2021

Bright Futures celebrates five years in Gravette GRAVETTE -- The Bright Futures organization celebrated five years in Gravette with a fall breakfast Thursday morning, Oct. 28, at the Civic Center. Breakfast was served at 7:30 a.m., with presentation... November 9, 2021

Gravette property owner protests demolition of building GRAVETTE -- Dr. Ty Russell attended the Nov. 4 meeting of the Gravette City Council Committee of the Whole and addressed the group regarding a building on his property which was built more than halfwa... November 9, 2021

Moon Over Main Street returns GRAVETTE -- Moon Over Main Street returns to Gravette on Saturday, Nov. 13, beginning at 7 p.m. Members of the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society will provide telescopes and be on hand to answer questio... November 9, 2021

4-H is a good motivator, teaches life lessons GRAVETTE -- Teenagers are usually averse to rising before dawn and being up and working by 6 a.m. but 4-H can be a big motivator. The recent Benton County Fair showcased many youths who have worked h... November 9, 2021

Fire Department organizes Christmas for Kids GRAVETTE -- Every holiday season for the last several years, the Gravette Fire Department has collected toys and clothing to distribute at Christmastime to local families who need extra support during... November 9, 2021

Revelers young and old turn out for Trick or Treat on Main GRAVETTE -- The streets of Gravette were filled with revelers, young and old, Saturday evening as trick or treaters from throughout the area came out to enjoy the city's second Trick or Treat on Main ... November 2, 2021

Senior Center patrons enjoy Halloween bingo, costume contest GRAVETTE -- Patrons at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center enjoyed a morning of Halloween festivities Tuesday, Oct. 26. Several came out to participate in the events and most stayed ... November 2, 2021

Lions Club members perform eye tests at school GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette Lions Club performed free eye tests on 178 students at Glenn Duffy Elementary School last month. The children tested were pre-K and kindergarten students at Glenn D... November 2, 2021

Gravette council passes along water-rate rise GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette City Council, at their regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 28, passed three ordinances and two resolutions. A resolution was passed declaring as surplus a Canon Teleprin... November 2, 2021

Therapy clinic for children now open in Gravette GRAVETTE -- Ozarks Community Hospital recently introduced pediatric therapy services in Gravette. Residents of Gravette and the surrounding area now have a therapy center that is closer to home. OCH K... November 2, 2021

Golf team recognized at Gravette School Board meeting GRAVETTE -- Maribel Childress, superintendent of Gravette Public Schools, began the regular meeting of the Gravette school board Monday, Oct. 18, by welcoming and celebrating several persons. First, s... October 26, 2021

Historical Museum receives donation of 1943 scorebook GRAVETTE -- Amanda Price attended the Oct. 11 meeting of the Gravette Historical Museum Commission and donated an official scorebook dated 1943. The scorebook complemented an item already in the museu... October 26, 2021

Gravette Chamber hosts panel discussion, open house GRAVETTE -- Members of the Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce held their regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center. President Steve Harari welcomed those presen... October 26, 2021

Senior Center Menus Week of Nov. 1-5 Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center Monday: Turkey avocado panini, broccoli soup, saltine crackers, oatmeal cranberry walnut cookie Tuesday: Hoppin' John, Creole tomatoes, cornbread,... October 26, 2021

Food pantry cofounder speaks to Gravette Lions Club GRAVETTE -- Harris Steele, cofounder of Outreach 58:10 Food Pantry, was the guest speaker at the Oct. 6 regular meeting of the Gravette Lions Club. Steele expressed appreciation for the Lions Club's s... October 19, 2021

Can-Do Hardware offers tour of old-town London GRAVETTE -- If you're looking for a unique destination but don't have the time or money to travel abroad, Can-Do Hardware has the perfect place to visit to give you a feel of traveling outside the cou... October 19, 2021

Gravette board authorizes offer on property GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette school board met for a special work session Tuesday evening, Oct. 5, at the school administration building. All members were present except Jodi Moore. Others in at... October 19, 2021

Gravette receives $300,000 grant for water line rehab GRAVETTE -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced on Sept. 30 that it has awarded $6.42 million in community development block grants to 26 Arkansas cities and counties, including a $... October 19, 2021

Gravette tree giveaway scheduled this Saturday GRAVETTE -- The City of Gravette will be holding a tree giveaway this Saturday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. until all trees are gone. The event will be held at the top of Old Town Park, located at 110 Park D... October 19, 2021

Watercolor classes offered at Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center GRAVETTE -- Instructor Sheila Reynolds teaches a watercolor class at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center, at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Cost is $5, with all suppl... October 19, 2021

Committee of the Whole hears department reports GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette city council held their Committee of the Whole meeting one week early, on Thursday, Oct. 7, with all members present. No citizens were present to comment. David Kec... October 12, 2021

Gravette Chamber to celebrate Arkansas Chamber of Commerce Week GRAVETTE -- Next week is Chamber of Commerce Week in Arkansas and the Arkansas State Chamber has announced that it's almost time to celebrate! It is busy getting ready for the annual observance of the... October 12, 2021

Transportation director talks to Gravette Kiwanis GRAVETTE -- An estimated crowd of 125 persons gathered at the Gravette Civic Center Friday morning, Oct. 1, to attend the regular meeting of the Gravette Kiwanis Club. Lori Tudor, director of the Arka... October 5, 2021

Gravette School Board has busy session GRAVETTE -- Ty Latta, a senior at Gravette High School, and a member of Senator John Boozman's Congressional Youth Cabinet, led the pledge of allegiance to the flag to open the regular meeting of the ... October 5, 2021

Gravette library director speaks to Lions Club GRAVETTE -- Karen Benson, director of the Gravette Public Library, was guest speaker for the regular meeting of the Gravette Lions Club Tuesday, Sept. 21. She shared details about the Laubach Way to R... October 5, 2021

Gravette girl is Miss Benton County Tiny Tot GRAVETTE -- Kynzlee Woods, of Gravette, was chosen Miss Benton County Tiny Tot in competition Saturday morning, Sept. 25, at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Kynzlee is the daughter of Lyndsee Woods and... October 5, 2021

Lions kick off homecoming with parade on Friday GRAVETTE -- Gravette High School students celebrated the beginning of their homecoming activities with a festive parade Friday morning at 10 a.m. Last year there was not a regular parade but classes, ... September 28, 2021

Area ladies organize new Extension Homemakers Club GRAVETTE -- Several ladies gathered at the community building (old home economics building) in Gravette Tuesday, Sept. 7, to set up a new Extension Homemakers Club. Kimee Powers, one of the organizer... September 28, 2021

Gravette Kiwanis Club holds annual banquet, installation GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette Kiwanis Club held their annual banquet and installation of officers Thursday evening, Sept. 23, at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center. No banquet... September 28, 2021

Gravette council passes three ordinances, approves five resolutions GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette city council, at their regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 23, passed three ordinances and approved five resolutions. Two resolutions were approved to declare city prop... September 28, 2021

Gravette royalty captures county fair queen titles GRAVETTE -- Kaitlyn Loyd, Miss Gravette 2021, and Shealee Jensen, this year's Miss Teen Gravette, added to their honors Saturday night, Sept. 25, when they captured the titles of Miss Benton County 20... September 28, 2021

Westside Weather Sept. 20 93 68 -- Sept. 21 80 57 2.24 Sept. 22 74 47 -- Sept. 23 78 71 -- Sept. 24 77 64 -- Sept. 25 87 54 -- Sept. 26 88 57 -- September 28, 2021

No one transported after truck, bicycle accident SULPHUR SPRINGS -- A 14-year-old boy was struck by a truck Sunday on Highway 59 in front of the Dollar General store in Sulphur Springs. The accident occurred at approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. ... September 22, 2021

Chamber president speaks to Lions Club GRAVETTE -- Steve Harari, president of the Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce, was guest speaker for the Sept. 7 meeting of the Gravette Lions Club. Harari told the group about his background and em... September 22, 2021

Gravette Fire Department holds third Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette Fire Department held their third annual September 11 remembrance ceremony Saturday morning in the parking lot at CV's Family Foods. Officers from the Gravette Polic... September 14, 2021

Bedwell honored with surprise 80th birthday party GRAVETTE -- Zanetta Bedwell, of Gravette, was treated to a surprise 80th birthday party by her daughter Melanie, other family members, and friends Saturday afternoon in the annex at the Gravette Churc... September 14, 2021

Recreation Parlor grand opening features live music, prize drawings Musical entertainment was provided at The Recreation Parlor's grand opening Saturday by guitarists Ben Lowell (left) and Murray Williams, members of Dirty Flannel Shirt, accompanied by vocalist Patti ... September 14, 2021

Gravette council hears from disturbed property owner GRAVETTE -- The regular meeting of the Gravette City Council Committee of the Whole was held Thursday, Sept. 9, with all members present. Bob Kelley, owner of property on Second Avenue S.E. behind the... September 14, 2021

Gravette Lions Club sets White Cane Day GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette Lions Club will hold their annual White Cane Day Saturday, Sept. 18. Collection boxes will be set up at locations around town, including Austin Drug and CV's Family... September 14, 2021

Stories by Susan Holland

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