A 2017 law that shifted the first hurdle of “private club” status approval to local governments is getting its first test before Stone County’s governing body. more

Protecting local businesses against a spike in unemployment insurance rates, and a measure that further limits the tax on used vehicles will be top priorities for local legislators settling into what could be a long session for the Arkansas General Assembly that gets under way this week. 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.   - Photo … 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 Earnestine … 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 come … 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 … 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. Graduates … 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 photos … 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 photos … 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, along with … 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 hunting." … more

After a few days of sanitizing outdoor play structures, the City of Mountain View announced Wednesday that public playgrounds would be closed until further notice. This affects playgrounds at the … more

A Stone County employee was confirmed positive for the COVID-19 virus Sunday, and County Judge Stacey Avey and nine other employees are under voluntary quarantine this week as a precaution. The … more

The expense and liability issues of city employees driving city-owned vehicles to and from work was discussed by Mountain View City Council last week, with aldermen deciding to get an opinion from … more