December 2024

Edith Biggs of North Central Arkansas

It is with great sadness that the family of Susan Biggs announces her passing on December 11, 2024, at the age of 70. Susan was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 26, 1954, to Joe Prichard and Merle King. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
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VFW awards

VFW Post 1341 is proud to announce the winners of our yearly competition for Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy. Both winners received a cash award of $150 perfectly timed for Christmas shopping.
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The Polar Express

On Christmas Eve, many years ago, I lay quietly in my bed. I did not rustle the sheets. I breathed slowly and silently. I was listening for a sound – a sound a friend had told me I’d never hear- the ringing bells of Santa’s sleigh.
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Pets of the Week

This week we want to write about the importance of teaching your children how to be a good pet owner. We were so happy to see the number of families at our booth at Christmas on the Square last week.
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Letters to the Editor

Does this seem like a bad nightmare that keeps repeating itself? The AR state Legislature seems intent on doing just that! Approximately ten years ago a similar proposal approving CAFOs within the BNR watershed (geographically defined as Karst terrain) was on the table with ADEQ. Fortunately, the word got out (because the public was required to be notified), and after a lengthy and costly legal battle, the CAFO was shut down; primarily because of the extensive damage such an operation can, and did, cause the Buffalo River watershed.
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Police Beat: December 16, 2024

W / M / 43 years Bull Shoals, AR Arrested: 12/14/2024 2:20:00 A.M. Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR OBSTRUCTING GOVERMENT OPERTIONS NO SEAT BELT Bond $3,250.00 $315.00 Court Date Court Name 01/13/2025 11:00 01/27/2025 09:00 COLLING, Celine W / F / 56 years Bull Shoals, AR Arrested: 12/13/2024 8:05:00 P.M.
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