Scarlet Sims
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Recent Stories by Scarlet Sims
1 year on, twister-hit town still on mend
posted: 01/03/2012 4:32 a.m. Discuss
Like nearly every morning, John Randolph got up at 4 a.m. on New Year’s Eve of 2010. He sat in his hot tub to relieve pain from his recent hip surgery. He thought about how warm the weather had been during the last days of December.
Tax-Aide sites lack volunteers
posted: 01/02/2012 4:43 a.m. Discuss
Programs that provide free tax return preparations are cutting operation hours or closing altogether as fewer people volunteer to take the tax-preparation courses and spend hours filling out tax documentation for others.
Diner to get new life as Y Drive In
posted: 12/20/2011 6:12 a.m. Comment 1
A rusty sign that reads Rock’s Drive In stands in front of what used to be a thriving diner locals call the “Y.” The vacant two-story diner is run down, with rotting thresholds and flooring, but residents ask regularly when the old diner will reopen, said Darrell Frederick, who bought the building in October.
Funding reduction hinders meat donors
posted: 12/19/2011 6:17 a.m. Discuss
When volunteers at God’s Pantry in Benton County offered Jennifer Ivy venison donated by local hunters along with her usual free food items, she gladly accepted. Meat is expensive, and Ivy struggles to support her three children and disabled husband, she said.
Tidwell Project backers see stars
posted: 12/11/2011 4:11 a.m. Discuss
Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Brian McKnight has been busy traveling the world. He was in Japan, Korea and Hawaii last month and is in London this weekend. On Dec. 18, he will be in Little Rock, thanks to Connie Curry and her connections.
Hunters find body near Ozark
posted: 12/04/2011 1:22 p.m. Discuss
Two hunters discovered the body of a man in a pond near Ozark about 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Franklin County Sheriff Anthony Boen said Sunday.
2 of 3 beset counties declare disasters from rains’ flooding
posted: 11/23/2011 5:04 a.m. Discuss
Two days of heavy rain flooded homes, leaving families without a place to stay and closing roads in Yell, Scott and Van Buren counties, state and county officials said Tuesday.
Land gift starts plan for 4-H center
posted: 11/14/2011 5:46 a.m. Discuss
Esta Lee and Joe Pattie dreamed of a place where children in Boone County 4-H could learn outdoor skills such as animal care, gardening and archery. Both the Patties and their daughter were in 4-H, and their grandson is now.
Help rolling in for sheriff’s cars after aid appeal
posted: 11/11/2011 4:44 a.m. Discuss
People, organizations and businesses statewide have donated money and equipment to the Newton County sheriff’s office after the sheriff appealed for help and offered a chance to “adopt” sheriff’s vehicles.
Donations equip police cruisers
posted: 10/31/2011 5:36 a.m. Discuss
When Newton County Sheriff Keith Slape found he had no money to buy equipment to outfit two new patrol cars, he decided to ask the community for donations.
