Abbie Decker Rucker, Curt Decker, Masato Inoue and Mavis Decker were reunited recently, 37 years after the Decker family hosted Inoue in their home. Inoue was a college students who spent three months in Stone County in 1979 with three different host families. See more in the April 27, 2016 issue. ...

Tori Epperson is fairly new to the community, but her knowledge of it is extensive and her belief in its potential was established many years ago. She is investing that knowledge and belief in her new position as executive director of the Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce. Tori has lived in Arkansas the past 15 years, and has lived in Mountain View since marrying Josh Epperson last June. Josh is assist ...

Betty Avey has seen a lot of changes in her life while living in Stone County, from storing milk in a cool spring to paved highways and big-screen televisions. The 88-year-old is featured in the Feb. 24 issue. ...

Marvin and Merle Richardson are featured in the Oct. 7 issue, just before their 70th wedding anniversary. ...

The Sept. 30 issue contains features on some long-time school bus drivers in Stone County: Larry Trammell (pictured), Cleophas Ramsey, Roger Hipp, Scotty Branscum and Larry Sutton. ...

The move to Mountain View was fortuitous for Yun Kim, as it has helped rekindle a love of painting that she had put aside for many years. She is joining this year's Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour, Sept. 18-20. ...

Married at age 15, a mother at 16, and a widow by 19, Rovilla Fulks has definitely had her ups and downs through life, but has continued to work hard and live life to its fullest. See the full feature by Lana Mason in the Aug. 26 issue. ...

Gennive Farris is described by a long-time associate as a "true outreach worker" who has always been good to people and willing to go the extra mile for clients receiving services from the North Arkansas Development Council (NADC). She retired June 30 and is featured in the July 8 issue. ...

It was estimated that about 200 people attended a retirement reception for Jane Shipman on June 24 to celebrate her 35 years with the Department of Human Services. She is featured in the July 1 issue. ...

The Hinkle and Nancy Decker Family is the 2015 Farm Family of the Year. Photos and story featured in the June 10 issue. ...