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Heber Springs Hosts 15th Annual Business Expo

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The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 15th Annual Business Expo on October 5 at the Heber Springs Community Center. The Expo hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The public is invited and admission is free. More than 60 exhibitors will be displaying and promoting their products and … [Read more...]

Are You a “Hardworking” Investor

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Next week, we observe Labor Day, a celebration of the American worker. You work hard your whole life with the hope that your efforts will ultimately allow you to achieve your financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement. But for that to happen, you may need to apply some of the lessons of the … [Read more...]

Exciting Days Ahead

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Our Big Announcement! Effective September 1, 2017, the Fairfield Bay Community Foundation will affiliate with The Arkansas Community Foundation, a state-wide network of affiliates whose mission is to "engage people, connect resources, and inspire solutions to build community." After affiliating, we … [Read more...]

Cove Creek Corner Store Ribbon Cutting

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Cove Creek Corner Store is conveniently located a few minutes from the Cove Creek boat launch and camp area on Greers Ferry Lake. They are locally owned and operated, serving bar-b-que 7 days a week and breakfast every morning. They also offer an assortment of snacks, drinks, groceries, and many … [Read more...]

Griefshare Meetings in Greers Ferry

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When grieving the loss of a close loved one, GriefShare meetings impart hope and understanding for what you are going through. It consists of a 3-part program, including DVDs with national grief experts that offer priceless tips and information about how to move forward after your loss, a discussion … [Read more...]

Upcoming Shirley Events

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September 2 nd Shirley Super Sale Satuday....Yard sales in downtown Shirley w/ a fundraiser for "The Old Bank Building". Donations can be left at the buildings the city purchased last year. Proceeds will be used to help clean up and rebuild The Old Bank building. Vendors will be set up through out … [Read more...]

Obituary: Wilbur Lee Woodson

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Bartow – Wilbur Lee Woodson, 80, passed away on August 23, 2017, at his residence. He was born December 25, 1936, in Tecumseh, Nebraska to Charles Wilbur and Edith Mildred Woodson. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Yvonne Hansen Woodson; sons, Wib Woodson; granddaughter, Abby Woodson; … [Read more...]

Keep Arkansas Beautiful’s Statewide Campaign

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LITTLE ROCK (Aug. 1, 2017) – Each fall, Arkansans improve their communities by volunteering in the Great Arkansas Cleanup (GAC), the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission’s (KAB) annual litter pickup and community cleanup event. This year’s GAC will kickoff Saturday, Sept. 9, with cleanups already … [Read more...]

Organization of the Month – The Call

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The CALL The CALL in Van Buren County is an affiliate of The CALL in Arkansas, celebrating their 10th Anniversary in 2017. Along with the celebration of the 10 year anniversary, the state office introduced the new logo! In the past 10 years, The CALL has helped open over 1,161 foster homes and 369 … [Read more...]