Harvey, AR

Mrs. Sherrill Elliott Swedoski, age 84, passed away August 8, 2022, in Mt. Ida, Arkansas. She was born May 5, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to the late Mervyn Leon and Erma Jewell Elliott. Mrs. Swedoski was a woman of many talents; she was good at everything she did and amazing...

GLENWOOD – Local author Larry K Morphew took time to sign his books Friday, July 29, at the Bainum Library in Glenwood. Better known as “Larry K” by listeners of KLAZ/KBHS radio in Hot Springs. Larry retired from the airwaves after 40 years in broadcasting to take a turn at the printed page. He published his first book, “Country Folk”, in 2021. His second novel, “The Willows Never Sleep” has since released.

MOUNT IDA – A decline in test scores was among the topics discussed at the most recent Mount Ida School Board meeting. A drop in test scores was mentioned several times throughout the meeting with Superintendent Tristan Knoedl addressing the topic near the end of the meeting. While no numbers were officially available at the time of the meeting, everyone acknowledged that the drop in ACT Aspire Test scores was a point of concern.

MOUNT IDA – Soon Montgomery County couples can “court” the old fashioned way by riding the Owley Courting Swing now located at The Heritage House Museum in Mount Ida. The Owley Courting Swing hearkens back to a slower time when community gatherings were attended by practically everyone in the county. The swing provided a whimsical distraction to the harsher days on the farm, or at the lumber mill.

The City of Norman has announced that the precautionary boil order for the Norman Waterworks customers has been lifted. Norman Waterworks was placed under a precautionary boil order Sunday, July 24, after a main water line broke. Due to a drop in water pressure the water system was placed under a precautionary boil order.

MOUNT IDA – The Montgomery County Fair kicks off Monday, August 8, at 7 p.m. with a parade, followed by the pageant and talent show Tuesday, August 9. The 95th edition of the county fair will be held August 7 through 13 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Sew it, Grow, Show it.”

Funeral services for Joseph Dean Templeton, 74, of Booneville, Arkansas, formerly of Thornfield, were held Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the Ava Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment was Monday, Aug. 1, with full military honors at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood Road, Springfield. He died...

The top performers in the Fort Smith area for high school sports for the week of Aug. 1. Wednesday Boys Golf Brooks Herrera, Booneville: Tied for the tournament's low score with a 3-over-par...

Tye & Chuck on Vin Scully’s passing, the story of Arkansas football in 2022, and more!

Clarksville fire crews were called to the Best Western motel at around 2:20 pm after they received reports that the motel has caught fire.

Wilson Henry King was born on September 28, 1925 in Waldron, Arkansas and passed away on July 27, 2022 in Poteau, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Kelley Mae (Parker) King; his brother, Carl King; and his sister, Ruth Stewart. He is survived by one...

The Montgomery County Fair Pageant will move to a new night this year with contestants walking on Tuesday, August 9. The talent show will also be held Tuesday, August 9. The pageant will feature nine categories based on age and will be held at the Ode Maddox Building at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Mount Ida. The pageant will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Working as a fishing guide at only 14 years old is how Mark Davis embarked on a bass fishing career that landed him in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. Three Angler of the Year titles (1995, 1998, and 2001), hundreds of awards, millions of dollars in prize money and two video games based on his bass fishing prowess are just some of the accolades this Mount Ida, Arkansas, angler has racked up since his first professional tournament in 1986, and he’s still going strong.

Vira Annette Ellison, age 83, passed away July 9, 2022, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born March 12, 1939, to the late Lewis and Ruth LaForge. She married Wayne Ellison May 16, 1957. Annette spent most of her adult life on a farm near Board Camp, Arkansas. Annette was known for her quick wit and friendliness. She was compassionate and an excellent cook. She worked on the family farm raising chickens and cattle and taking good care of her family. After her children were grown, she put herself through nursing school and became a licensed vocational nurse. She cared for the elderly in our community for many years. She enjoyed camping and fishing with Wayne and their friends. Annette loved her entire family unconditionally which might be her greatest legacy. She accepted Jesus Christ as her savior early in life and attended Salem Baptist Church. She will be dearly missed by all.