Covid cases grow locally One local physician says the Covid-19 virus is spreading through Stone County faster than anywhere in Arkansas and that the number of cases could top 500 by Labor Da... Read more
A National Guard tanker truck pumps water into the tank for the town of Fifty Six Monday morning. At least six Guard members are volunteering in shifts to drive trucks hauling the water. -... Read more
UPDATE: Water storage for the town of Fifty Six has been depleted and the National Guard plans to start hauling water to be transferred into the tank this weekend, according to Mayor Earnest... Read more
Mountain View School Board approved the later start date for students, amid many questions about what the upcoming semester will look like. “Right now what we have planned, teachers will com... Read more
County officials reviewed another proposal that will be submitted to the city regarding the interlocal agreement on dispatching and housing of inmates. Justice of the Peace Stan Townsend rep... Read more
Be sure and catch the May 20, 2020 issue for a copy of the Salute to the Class of 2020 keepsake section. Each graduate is pictured, plus there is additional content and sponsor advertising.... Read more
See this week's issue for stories about the upcoming city sales tax election, Mountain View's study of concession regulations, the Ozark Folk Center seamstress sewing face masks, more iris p... Read more
The April 29 issue has a healthcare focus as well as stories about cancellation of the 2020 Arkansas Folk Festival, uncertain high school graduation plans and more, plus a photo page of iris... Read more
Stone County Judge Stacey Avey is recovering from COVID-19 and described the virus as "flu times 12" in cautioning residents to take it seriously. See the full story in the April 8 issue, al... Read more
This week's issue contains stories on local impact of COVID-19 and necessary precautions. Also, there are features about how residents are assisting with sewing medical masks and "bear hunti... Read more
