Coach counts on rising pitchers to propel Lady Jags
The McCrory Lady Jaguars had a banner season in 2019, finishing 23-4 and advancing to the second round of the Class 2A State Tournament before falling to Poyen…
Stories by Mark Buffalo
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With 7 returning starters, Jaguars look to compete
McCrory’s baseball Jaguars are used to going deep into the playoffs each year. Despite what appears to a be a subpar record, they did just that last season.
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New Titans head football coach eager to rebuild program
The Jacksonville Titans football program hired a new coach who has brought instant credibility to the program.
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Searcy holiday display lights up on Tuesday
Searcy Parks and Recreation will hold its annual lighting of the Berryhill Park Christmas lights Tuesday. Berryhill Park is at 1729 E. Moore Ave. in Searcy.
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Officer of the Year likes helping people
CABOT — Sgt. Virgil “Calvin” Thomas of the Cabot Police Department wants to help people in his community.
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Kiwanis president likes helping children through club’s platform
Spencer Felts has three children of his own, and through his work as president of the Kiwanis Club of Searcy, he’s able to give back to countless young people.
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ASU-Beebe Distinguished Alumni enjoys serving his hometown
John Hayes loves Beebe and believes in volunteering for the community.
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10th annual craft school gala set for Nov. 21
The Arkansas Craft School will hold its 10th annual fundraising gala Nov. 21 at the Skillet Restaurant at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, beginning at …
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ASU-Newport instructor named Chef Educator of the Year
When Kevin Gee started his first job as a dishwasher at Hank’s Dog House in the early 1970s, he didn’t know that would be the inspiration for his career.
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Jeans & Bling returns for second round
The first Jeans & Bling went so well a year ago that the United Way of White County is doing it again.
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Library kiosk makes organ-donation registration easy
The Cabot Public Library is one of the few locations in the state to have a kiosk for allowing people to become organ donors.
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Greers Ferry Chili Challenge set for Saturday
The Chili Challenge is making its 37th appearance.
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Harding library director receives service award
Jean Waldrop said she got her love of the library from her parents.
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Thrift store relocates, raising funds for no-kill shelter
Theresa Martin was shopping in the Paws Inn thrift store about five years ago. Next thing she knows, she’s running the place.
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Mountain View bean fest kicks off Friday
For the 37th consecutive year, beans and outhouses will be the theme of the weekend in Mountain View.
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New Bald Knob elementary principal loves her ‘hometown’
While she grew up in a small community called Possum City, Lisa Moore now considers Bald Knob her hometown.
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Two honored for spirited work with Batesville haunted house
Two people who have been instrumental in the success of the Main Street Batesville Haunted House were honored earlier this year with the Spirit of Main Street …
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Hospital foundation to throw pink block party
The White River Health System Foundation is using the month of October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month — to raise funds for breast-cancer screening and prevent…
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Free community orchard to host Apple Pressing Day
In the spirit of their Christian faith, Dustin Lavender and his wife, Rachel, wanted to do something to help feed the people in the area.
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Emergency services program manager has love for outdoors
Ed Thomas said he gained a love for the outdoors from his father.
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New Lions basketball coach missed the game
After two years away from the game of basketball, Wayne Herren knew he missed coaching.
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Pregnancy-center director honored with national award
Vikki Parker of Cabot has always had a soft spot in her heart for young women who are struggling with pregnancy. She said that’s because of an experience close…
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Carlisle restaurant owner appointed to health board
Clay Waliski of Carlisle said his grandfather Cleo Ferguson, who started Nick’s Bar-B-Q & Catfish, always referred to it as being world famous. Waliski has wit…
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Pumpkin Patch to bring visitors to Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch
BATESVILLE — The Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch is using a pumpkin patch as a way to get people to visit the ranch’s campus outside of Batesville.
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Safe Haven board president likes helping in the community
Marvin Jones said he likes to fly under the radar, but sometimes that’s not possible.
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FestiVille to open with fireworks Friday
The seventh annual FestiVille at Jacksonville’s Dupree Park will take place Friday and Saturday.
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5K Pumpkin Run pumps up Open Arms support
Nancy Hamlin, executive director of the Lonoke Open Arms Shelter, said the Great 5K Pumpkin Run has grown quite a bit in the past few years.
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5K finishers get sweet treat at Searcy festival
A new event for the 12th annual Get Down Downtown festival will be a 5K run.
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Longtime chamber director elected to state board
Julie Allen may not have achieved the stardom she envisioned for herself as she was growing up, but her name is familiar to a lot of people in Jackson County a…
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Kids Track Night promotes health, running
Searcy Kids Track Night has two events remaining for the 2019 season.
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Faith important to new board member
New Bald Knob School Board member Bruce Mason said he puts his faith in the Lord.
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New director getting senior center up and running
Cabot Animal Services Director Mike Wheeler recently had a new title added to his duties with the city.
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Bands battle for nonprofit music-education group
A nonprofit group that helps bring the love of music to underprivileged countries will host its biggest fundraiser in Cabot on Sept. 7.
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Jacksonville Lions Club member, leader receives award
Bob Williams has done pretty much everything a person can while being a member of the Lions Club.
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Cabot assistant superintendent looks to make an impact
Michael Byrd, the new assistant superintendent for the Cabot School District, looks back fondly to a principal who impacted Byrd’s life when he was in the sixt…
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Carnival back for its 76th year
For the 76th consecutive year, the White River Water Carnival will continue in Batesville, with this year’s event set for Sept. 7.
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Harding indoor football facility now in use
Instead of having to cancel workouts because of dangerously hot weather conditions or lightning, the Harding Bisons football team has been able to run plays an…
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Event to evoke memories of Main Street in Batesville
An event to celebrate memories made on Main Street in Batesville will take place Saturday at the Old Independence Regional Museum.
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Graphic artist’s mural design picked for new Searcy project
Tara Peacock said she always knew she wanted to be an artist.
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New Jacksonville principals ready for year
When the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District starts classes Wednesday for the 2019-20 school year, four new principals will be in place.
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Mental-health expert coming to Cabot
A nationally renowned mental-health and suicide-prevention expert will speak at the Veterans Park Community Center in Cabot on Monday.
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Unity dives in with Searcy’s first kids triathlon Aug. 24
SEARCY — Chad Price, director of the Searcy Swim Center, wanted to do something to help children in the area become more physically fit.
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Historical District honors citizens, business
JACKSONVILLE — In 2014, Jacksonville Councilwoman Barbara Mashburn said she wanted to work on preservation of the history of her city by forming the Jacksonvil…
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New Rotary Club of Batesville president humbled to serve
Donna Cole said she wasn’t sure how she’d have time to be the president for the Rotary Club of Batesville.
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Family Movie Night in Jacksonville is Friday
When Jacksonville Police Chief John Franklin started in the position in June 2018, he met with LaConda Watson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Jacksonville, t…
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Secretary holds Searcy club together
Irene Gray is the glue that holds the Rotary Club of Searcy together, said Christine Walker, the club’s new president.
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Award-winning foster parent has love for children, God
Nora Cooney of Lonoke has a love for children that led her to be a preschool teacher, a worker at a shelter for children and now a foster parent.
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Assistant promoted to interim head coach
Jordan Johnston was hired in the spring to be the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Titans. Now he’s the football team’s interim head coach.
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Cave City celebrates 40th Watermelon Fest
The annual Cave City Watermelon Festival is like a homecoming for some and a chance make new friends and feast on city’s renowned melons for others.
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Cabot police lieutenant attends exclusive FBI training
Cabot Police Lt. Keith Graham said he’s always wanting to get more education in his field.
