Susan Holland | Stories

Gift for Summer Reading program Gravette Public Library accepted a $500 check from members of the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chapter of Altrusa International Thursday, March 23. The donation will be used for the library's 2023 summer r... March 28, 2023

Gravette library to host cooking classes GRAVETTE -- The Gravette Public Library will host a series of cooking classes, beginning with Cooking School for Adults to be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 27, May 4, 11 and 25 at the Gravette ... March 28, 2023

Eagle Pair A pair of bald eagles pause on a tree branch to rest in the shade. These birds were photographed in Gravette by Dr. Nancy Jones on Sunday, March 5. March 28, 2023

Area fire departments join in training burn WESTSIDE -- Members of the Maysville Fire Department invited firefighters from the Gravette Fire Department and Sulphur Springs Volunteer Fire Department to join them in a training burn on Saturday, M... March 20, 2023

Chamber members hear three speakers GRAVETTE -- Members and guests of the Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce heard three speakers at their regular meeting Wednesday, March 15. Speakers were Beth Johnson, curator of the Gravette Histor... March 20, 2023

New planning commissioners approved GRAVETTE -- Jo Ellen Davis and Anthony Bertschy were sworn in as new members of the Gravette Planning Commission at a special council meeting during the city council's committee of the whole meeting T... March 20, 2023

Gravette Public Library holds microgreens workshop Karen Benson, Gravette Public Library director, and participants in a microgreens workshop hosted by the library Saturday, March 18, shared gardening tips. The workshop participants watched a video wi... March 20, 2023

Kindled birthday celebrated at museum Photos of Field Kindley and clippings about his exploits were displayed in the annex of the Gravette Historical Museum during a birthday recognition in his honor held Monday, March 13. Kindley was bor... March 20, 2023

Gravette Senior Center celebrates St. Patrick’s Day GRAVETTE -- St. Patrick's Day was celebrated by guests at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center with several activities. Center director Melissa Provence had proclaimed Friday, March 17, as Wear Gr... March 20, 2023

Westside Weather March 13 46 26 -- March 14 53 23 -- March 15 62 34 -- March 16 58 47 .44 March 17 56 27 .21 March 18 43 26 -- March 19 44 18 -- March 20, 2023

County historical society hears history of Hiwasse HIWASSE -- The quarterly meeting of the Benton County Historical Society was held Sunday afternoon, March 12, at the Hiwasse Mercantile. Leah Whitehead, of Bella Vista, president of the society, welco... March 14, 2023

Friendly Neighbors celebrate 65 years of service Submitted photo Members of the Friendly Neighbors of Sulphur Springs pose with a cake celebrating their 65 years of service to the community. A celebration was held at the regular monthly meeting of t... March 14, 2023

Get to know your local Senior Activity Center GRAVETTE -- The Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center is a nonprofit organization. We are partially federally- and partially state-funded. The remaining funding comes from donations and lo... March 14, 2023

Gravette Lions Club receives new signs Linda Damron, treasurer of the Gravette Lions Club, poses with one of the club's new sandwich board signs following the group's regular meeting Tuesday, March 7, at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity C... March 14, 2023

Teachers report on science fair, Innovation Grant project GRAVETTE -- Keli Zimmer, a seventh-grade science teacher at Gravette Middle School, led the pledge of allegiance to the flag to open the Feb. 27 meeting of the Gravette school board. Jay Oliphant spok... March 6, 2023

Council members approve resolutions, fail to vote on change order GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette city council approved three resolutions at their regular meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 28. Council members voted to approve a resolution authorizing the mayor to ne... March 6, 2023

City of Gravette schedules spring cleanup GRAVETTE -- The city of Gravette has scheduled its annual spring cleanup for Monday, March 20, through Saturday, March 25. Dumpsters will be open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday throu... March 6, 2023

‘Let’s Meet a Dentist’ Dr. Kent Leonard, Gravette dentist, reads "Let's Meet a Dentist" to children at the Gravette Public Library Tuesday, Feb. 28. Dr. Leonard's visit to the library was in recognition of February as Natio... March 6, 2023

Gravette library holds free computer classes GRAVETTE -- A Computer Basics program is returning to the Gravette Public Library, beginning April 5. This nine-week series will be held in the library's Learning Center each Wednesday from 10:30 to 1... March 6, 2023

Library to hold microgreens workshop GRAVETTE -- The Gravette Public Library will hold a microgreens workshop from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 18, in the library's Learning Center. Space is limited and registration is required. Pe... March 6, 2023

Museum curator speaks to Gravette Lions Club GRAVETTE -- Sherri Beth Johnson, curator of the Gravette Historical Museum, was guest speaker for the regular meeting of the Gravette Lions Club Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 21. She told club members a bit... February 28, 2023

Gravette seniors enjoy excursion to Gentry Patrons from the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center pause at one of the pavilions on the Eagle Watch Nature Trail during an excursion to Gentry Friday afternoon, Feb. 24. Susan Holland/West... February 28, 2023

Southern Strings entertain at Senior Center Members of Southern Strings, a group of musicians from Bella Vista who play traditional Southern stringed instruments, entertained at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center Thursday afternoon, Feb. ... February 28, 2023

Gravette library holds gardening classes Karen Benson, director of the Gravette Public Library, speaks at a Gardening in Small Spaces class at the library Saturday, Feb. 25. Participants were given a kit with gardening tips and a free grow b... February 28, 2023

Gravette library hosts seed exchange GRAVETTE -- The Gravette Public Library invites local gardeners to share saved or surplus vegetable, herb and flower seeds at a seed exchange to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at th... February 28, 2023

Jed Clampit and the McKenzies entertain in Gravette Jed Clampit performs with Michael McKenzie and Roy McKenzie at the Recreation Parlor in Gravette Friday evening, Feb. 24. Clampit, who bills himself as a "front porch contemporary musician," is from F... February 28, 2023

Mayor delivers state of the city address GRAVETTE -- Gravette mayor Kurt Maddox delivered his state of the city address to open the Feb. 14 meeting of the committee of the whole. He highlighted several major accomplishments for the year 2022... February 21, 2023

Gravette chamber hears from mayor, featured businessmen GRAVETTE -- Members of the Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce held their regular meeting Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Chamber office, 105 Main Street S.E. This was only the second meeting in the Chamb... February 21, 2023

SOUPer fundraiser benefits Sulphur Springs Public Library SULPHUR SPRINGS -- SOUPer fundraiser was held in Sulphur Springs on Saturday and will benefit the Sulphur Springs Public Library. Susan Holland/Westside Eagle Observer Diners enjoy visiting a... February 21, 2023

Out of the blue I was walking from "Old Greenie" (that's the name of the vehicle) on my way to the post office door when I paused to look up at Old Glory, which is always flying at that location. And just as I turned... February 21, 2023

Westside Weather Westside Weather Feb. 13 64 32 -- Feb. 14 59 48 .45 Feb. 15 71 48 -- Feb. 16 66 26 .47 Feb. 17 44 25 -- Feb. 18 51 29 -- Feb. 19 63 40 -- February 21, 2023

School board hears from thespian group, Educators Rising, elementary art teacher GRAVETTE -- Members of the thespian group and Educators Rising at Gravette High School led the pledge of allegiance to open the Jan. 23 meeting of the Gravette School Board. Jay Oliphant, a former boa... February 14, 2023

Bogles make donation to cancel student lunch debt GRAVETTE -- Bob and Tina Bogle of Bentonville made a donation to wipe out all student lunch debt at Glenn Duffy Elementary and Gravette Upper Elementary schools. Bogle and his wife visited the school ... February 14, 2023

Gravette library holds gardening programs GRAVETTE -- The Gravette Public Library will host a presentation about gardening in small spaces at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the library. The presentation is part of a GROW IT -- COOK IT -- SAVE ... February 14, 2023

Local Lions Clubs provide professional vision services WESTSIDE -- Since being challenged by Helen Keller to become "Knights of the Blind" at their 1925 annual convention, Lions Clubs around the world have been providing professional eyecare where needed.... February 14, 2023

Library board member honored GRAVETTE -- Braxton Sawyer, a member of the Gravette Public Library advisory board, presents a certificate of appreciation to outgoing member Edward Couchenour (left). Couchenour was honored for his f... February 14, 2023

Gravette FFA reports activities GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette FFA Chapter have participated in several activities since the 2022-2023 school year began. Some members participated in the Arkansas State FFA dairy judging contest... February 14, 2023

Sulphur Springs library plans fundraisers SULPHUR SPRINGS -- The Sulphur Springs Public Library will host a "SOUP-er" fundraiser on Saturday evening, Feb. 18. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue till 7:30 p.m. at the old school cafeteri... February 14, 2023

Senior Center Menus Week of February 20-24 Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center Monday: Closed -- Presidents Day Tuesday: Chicken fajitas, Spanish rice, Mexican corn, tropical fruit Wednesday: Fried pork chop, au gratin ... February 14, 2023

New children’s store opens on Gravette Main Street GRAVETTE -- Gabe and Yao Antillon, the owners of Lili's Bubble Waffles, at 123 S.E. Main in Gravette, opened a new children's store in late January in the back of the waffle shop. Diners of all ages e... February 7, 2023

Gravette Nutrition celebrates second birthday Gravette Nutrition celebrates second birthday Susan Holland/Westside Eagle Observer Jen Thurlo, (center) of Gravette, smiles after picking up her Harvest Punch tea during Gravette Nutrition's... February 7, 2023

Weather forecast causes change in Gravette council meeting GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette city council moved their January 24 meeting up from 5:30 p.m. to noon because of the inclement weather forecast for later in the day. All members met in the council... January 31, 2023

Glenn Duffy students celebrate 100 days of school GRAVETTE -- Students at Glenn Duffy Elementary School took a little break from learning Friday, Jan. 27, to celebrate their 100th day of school. There was no formal ceremony or assembly to recognize t... January 31, 2023

Westside Weather Jan. 23 46 18 -- Jan. 24 41 26 .08 Jan. 25 36 30 .48 Jan. 26 40 29 -- Jan. 27 56 33 -- Jan. 28 56 39 -- Jan. 29 52 23 Tr. January 31, 2023

Gravette native hired as new museum curator GRAVETTE -- Sherri Beth Johnson has recently been hired as the new curator of the Gravette historical museum. Her first day at work, Jan. 5, was spent helping take down Christmas lights at the histori... January 24, 2023

Kiwanis Club hears program on Care and Share GRAVETTE -- Lavon Stark and Pastor Donald Miller were speakers at the regular meeting of the Gravette Kiwanis Club Friday morning, Jan. 20. They spoke to Kiwanis members and guests about the history a... January 24, 2023

Lions hear past district governor from Idaho GRAVETTE -- Kathy Donahue was the speaker at the regular meeting of the Gravette Lions Club Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center. Donahue is a Past District Governor from Idah... January 24, 2023

Council members hear Chamber, museum updates GRAVETTE -- Members of the Gravette City Council heard updates from the Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce and the Gravette Historical Museum at their committee of the whole meeting Tuesday, Jan. 10... January 17, 2023

Citizen input sought for comprehensive plan update GRAVETTE -- Responses are being sought through a community survey as part of Gravette's comprehensive plan update. An online survey was ongoing during November and December 2022 and now, in January, a... January 17, 2023

Sulphur Library director speaks to Gravette Kiwanis Club GRAVETTE -- Melinda Griffin, volunteer director of the Sulphur Springs Library, was the guest speaker for the Gravette Kiwanis Club meeting Friday morning, Jan. 6. She gave a brief history of the libr... January 10, 2023

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