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, … more

Agriculture Appreciation Day is Saturday at the Stone County Fairgrounds, with the Farmers Market beginning at 8 a.m. and inside exhibits opening at 9 a.m. New this year, an Agriculture Olympics … more

Now in its 25th year, the Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour will take place this Friday through Sunday. The free self-guided driving tour showcases the private working studios of artists located within … more

Temps that climbed into the upper 90s despite the September date seemed normal for the annual Mountains Music & Motorcycles event, and Mountain View Chamber of Commerce officials hope the date … more

The attempt by organizers of Mountains Music and Motorcycles to avoid the worst of the summer heat by shifting to September may have backfired this year (the weekend forecast appears to be nearly as hot as in mid-August) but they are hopeful the plan will pay off in future years. The family friendly festival is scheduled Friday and Saturday in downtown Mountain View. … more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, in partnership with various state and local partners, will sponsor a free fishing derby for ages 4-12 at Mirror Lake in Blanchard Springs … more

Winner of the Iris Show was Brenda David and winner of the Iris Photo Conest was David Pitts. Brenda won first for a dark bloom named "All Night Long". She is also holding the showy second place … more

Craft vendors lined downtown streets during the second annual Art Walk conducted by Arkansas Craft School on Friday and Saturday in Mountain View. Vendors and visitors enjoyed mild weather for this … more

The Stone County Saddle Club entry won top prize in the Fourth of July Parade during the holiday celebration produced by the Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce. more

Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce held its second annual multi-day Christmas on the Square event Dec. 6-8. See photos and story in the Dec. 11 issue. more

The 2024 Bean Fest and Arkansas Championship Outhouse Race drew the largest crowd in many years, perhaps ushered in by near-perfect weather and near-peak fall foliage. Those two aspects have rarely … more

The 2024 Bean Fest and Arkansas Championship Outhouse Race in Mountain View Oct. 25-26 drew the largest crowd in many years. Twenty-six teams competed in the bean cook-off, using various recipes in the quest for the title of Best Beans. more

The Stone County Fair took place Sept. 16-21, with livestock shows, pageants and carnival rides among the attrac tions. 2024 Miss Stone County Fair Quincy Fletcher, 17-year-old daughter of Monk … more

Boy anglers had all the luck Saturday at the annual Kids Fishing Derby on Mirror Lake. The event that attracted nearly 80 young anglers was hosted by the U.S. Forestry Service and funded mostly … more

Richard Greenway and Holly Cole man compete in the dance contest at a “Sock Hop” street dance June 15. The Friday and Saturday night music on the square in Mountain View was devoted to … more

The 6th Mountain View Iris Festival was not without weather challenges, with rainy periods and a storm mid-day Saturday, but organizer Karen Avey is thankful for the support of the community and the … more

The 62nd Arkansas Folk Festival took place Friday and Saturday, and though the forecast had called for a good chance to rain both days, only a small amount fell overnight Friday. Saturday was primar- … more

Early last week, the chance of rain in the forecast for the weekend increased each day and it appeared the entire weekend might be a wash-out. But the first day of activities for the 41st Bean Fest … more

The community of Fox celebrated Fourth of July with traditional festivities including a children's parade,  turtle races, live music, food and fireworks. See  a photo page from the … more

Blanchard Springs Caverns hosted visitors for special activities July 7, 2023, in observance of the 50th anniversary of its  opening. Woodsy Owl and Smokey Bear greeted youngsters and … more