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State Highlights County Health Units For Prenatal Care

As Arkansas policymakers have wrestled with the problem of maternal mortality, one major obstacle has been the prevalence of maternal care deserts in the state. Stone County is one of them. Only 30 …

New Detention Center Construction Complete

The construction phase of a seven-year project officially came to an end Thursday with the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Stone County Detention Center. Stone County Judge Stacey Avey …

JPs Discuss Need For Sales Tax

Stone County Judge Stacey Avey last Thursday gave justices of the peace a jail construction update that he said should be the last as the facility is structurally complete and awaiting full insurance …
TOP NEWS

Brewer, Phillips Vie For Council Seat

Incumbent Finis Brewer will face challenger Orven Phillips in the upcoming city council election for Ward 1. Finis Brewer Brewer said he is running for re-election to serve the community. Brewer …

Highway Resurfacing Projects Ongoing

Repaving of the 22-mile stretch of Highway 66 from near Newnata to Leslie was completed this summer, and two other sections of Stone County highway are undergoing different types of resurfacing …

City Agrees to Request Crosswalk

The Mountain View City Council has agreed to contact the highway department regarding the need for a crosswalk on West Main Street near the Special Services Center. Resident Samuel Smith made the …
SPORTS

Yellowjackets Shut Out Marshall 43-0

The Mountain View Yellowjackets traveled to Marshall Friday night (Oct. 2), and came home with a shutout victory 43 to 0. The 'Jackets' first score came on a George Rector 9-yard run and a Trace …
FEATURES

Farm Life Inspires Senior

Addison Kennon is working on a wallet in the Leather Shop at the Ozark Folk Center. On the table in front of her sits a set of custom awards for the FFA officers in her club. These, too, are made …

Engles Join Studio Tour With Glass, Tie Dye

Mike and Nikki Engle enjoy traveling together and participating in shows and fairs with their complementary creations, and this weekend they are staying home to host visitors during the Off The …

Q&A With Mary Ann Long

SCHOOLS

MV District 'Made Whole' By State

Mountain View School District has received enough money from the state to replace fully what the district had to pay Rural Special and Timbo after the detachment, Finance/Facilities Coordinator Cindy …

State Performance Reports Issued

Earlier this month, the state released school letter grades based on ATLAS (Arkansas Teaching, Learning and Assessment System) testing of students across grades and subjects areas during the 2025-26 …

Rural Special School Board Approves Budget

In the Sept. 21 meeting, the Rural Special School Board approved the district’s 2026-27 budget, and voted to spend $38,839 to replace and upgrade the access controls for the exterior doors. …