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Tractor Pull Part of Agri Appreciation Day

Eric Reed competes in a tractor pull sponsored by Tri-County Antique Tractor Club during Agriculture Appreciation Day Sept. 26. The event was won by Kevin Huff with 120 feet. Lynn Smith, …

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 …

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. …
TOP NEWS

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 …

Study Indicates Water Rates Need Increases

The Mountain View City Council has received the long-awaited rate study required by state law and now has a year to implement the recommended water and sewer rates, along with wholesale rates charged …

Wildfire Risk Warning Issued for National Forests

The Ouachita and Ozark–St. Francis National Forests are experiencing heightened wildfire activity due to a combination of persistent triple-digit heat and lack of recent precipitation. These …
SPORTS

Mountain View Takes Homecoming Win Over Manila

Mountain View High School’s Homecoming game delighted the hometown fans Friday night (Sept 18) as the Yellowjackets shut out Manila Lions 35-0. The ’Jackets came out in the first quarter and …
FEATURES

Rural Living Presents Challenges

Amanda Sellers of Fox has 12 children, and is expecting numbers 13 and 14. She is well aware of the challenges that face expectant mothers in Stone County. She has traveled to Batesville, Little …

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 …
SCHOOLS

Timbo District To Explore Non-Profit Organization

At its Sept. 1 meeting, the Timbo School Board voted to form a non-profit entity – A Scholarship Granting Organization – to take advantage of a federal tax credit option becoming available in …

Timbo School District Gains Students

Timbo School District has gained 14 students since the first of August, bringing total enrollment to 225 plus 10 students in preschool as of Sept. 1, the school board’s most recent meeting. Five …

RS Board Proceeds With Virtual Academy

In a meeting Aug. 17, the Rural Special School Board approved a handbook that will allow the district to proceed with the new virtual academy; authorized the purchase of a school bus to replace an …