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Wynne’s Caty Moore, Cross County’s Brooklyn Walls shine in Senior Sendoff softball game
WALNUT RIDGE, Arkansas — Caty Moore of Wynne and Brooklyn Walls of Cross County took the field Sunday during the NEA Sports Senior Sendoff softball game. The game was held at Walnut Ridge. The Senior Sendoff allows players to represent their team for a final time as they take the field in their high school uniforms.
Lady Thunderbirds update summer practice schedule
CHERRY VALLEY — The Cross County Lady Thunderbirds have announced a change to practice schedules this summer starting this week. The Lady T-Birds and junior Lady T-Birds will participate in the team camp at Sloan-Hendrix on Tuesday. The teams will leave the gym at 7 a.m. Starting Wednesday, senior...
Wynne School Board approves new hires, resignations, role changes in special meeting
WYNNE — The Wynne School Board handled a number of personnel matters during a special meeting Thursday. Megan Miller and Keely Johnson were hired as interventionists at Wynne Intermediate; Christy Davis a teacher/Senior High; Joseph Crossway and Callie Moore, teachers/Intermediate; Lorraine Reed, homebound teacher; and Hannah Baggett and Erika Immel, teachers/Primary.
FarmFest festivities start tonight; Armband prices adjusted for gas costs
WYNNE — There has been an increase in the price of armbands for the carnival at Wynne FarmFest. Due to the cost of gasoline, the price will increase by $3 for armbands from $20 to $23. The carnival opens tonight at the Wynne Sports Complex and will be open...
Wynne Yellowjacket Athletics to host Future Yellowjacket Basketball Camp for grades K-6
WYNNE — Wynne Yellowjacket Athletics will host a Future Yellowjacket Basketball Camp this week for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. Bobby Lewallen is the coach of the Wynne Lady Jackets. He said this will be his first camp in Wynne. “This is my second year here at Wynne....
Wynne Public Schools to launch summer feeding program starting next week
WYNNE — Wynne Public Schools will begin its summer feeding program next week. Meals will be provided for children up to 18 years of age Monday to Thursday in June. The meals can be picked up from 9-11:30 a.m. at Wynne Intermediate School on Bridges. The Wynne School District...
Five arrested on drug charges in Wynne following traffic stops
WYNNE — Five people were arrested by Wynne police Sunday on various drug-related charges. 21-year-old Jarvis Milon, 19-year-old DMarrious Maxwell, 21-year-old Jahiem Cunningham, and 22-year-old Marquez Holmes were booked into the Cross County Jail after 9 p.m. Sunday. All four suspects are charged with possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance with the purpose to deliver.
Farmhouse Café charms in Bald Knob
Kenneth and Debbie Horton opened the Farmhouse Café in Bald Knob in 2018 with a goal of serving quality country cooking. I can attest that they have succeeded. The couple, married for 48 years, met as students at Bald Knob High School, and they genuinely love their community. As Kenneth and Debbie walked me through their expansive restaurant, I was impressed by the comfortable décor and large mural. The mural gives honor to the U.S. armed forces and provides a glimpse into the history of Bald Knob.
Second Chance shelter reports monthly impact: 10 sheltered, 35 assisted through outreach
WYNNE — Second Chance Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Shelter in Wynne has released its monthly report. The shelter served 10 guests in its emergency shelter with 188 safe nights. Thirty-five people were served through the outreach program with 34 support groups held during the month. Second Chance also...
Wynne High School announces key dates for 2024-2025 school year
WYNNE — Wynne High School has announced several important dates for the 2024-2025 school year. The high school will host new student registration on Wednesday, July 17. Freshman and new student orientation is set for Thursday, July 25. Wynne High School will host open house on Monday, July 29,...
Cross County Amateur Radio Club joins national Field Day event, showcasing emergency communication skills
HICKORY RIDGE — Members of the Cross County Amateur Radio Club will join the national amateur radio community for the 2024 ARRL Field Day. Field Day will focus on service, science and radio communications skills and will be held on June 22-23 at the Nicholson Duck Club near Hickory Ridge.
Wynne Public Schools seeks family input for successful summer feeding program
WYNNE — Wynne Public Schools is seeking input from families to ensure its summer feeding program is a success. The district has posted a form to its website to get an estimate on how many meals to provide this summer. Responses are needed by Tuesday, June 4. Wynne Public...
“I can’t catch them all”: Town overrun by stray cats
BALD KNOB, Ark. (KAIT/KARK) - The city of Bald Knob is facing an unusual problem. Stray cats have overrun the city, and the city council has now formed an animal control committee to try and find a solution, but that has proved nearly impossible. “We don’t have a workable solution,”...
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