Congratulations to Kylan Wallace, the newest graduate of the North Arkansas College Adult Education program at the Leslie campus. Wallace recently completed the program, marking an important academic achievement on his educational journey.
Another wedding at Cozyhome! This past week I met one of Chad & Kim Whitstine’s friends that he described as ‘friends who came to visit and stayed’. You met Chad & Kim a couple of weeks ago in this column. The featured couple this week is John and Stephanie McGrew. I found them to be very friendly and personable – regular country folk, my mom would call them. John McGrew started his story by telling me that he was divorced because of his religious beliefs and stated that he thought he might always have to be single because of his age. Then he met Stephanie where they both worked as paramedics at the hospital in Natchitoches, Louisiana. They liked each other and spent hours talking.
Witts Springs welcomed a great crowd for the Chamber Networking Breakfast held on June 23, bringing together local business owners, community members, and leaders for a morning of connection and collaboration.
On June 26, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced finalists for the 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. Launched in 2016 by the Division of Arkansas Heritage, the program celebrates Arkansas’ unique culinary heritage by recognizing its best restaurants, proprietors and food-themed events.
Hello neighbors, welcome to the end of June. It’s amazing how fast the year has gone by!
The Leslie community came together in full force on Saturday, June 21 to celebrate Leslie Homecoming 2025, a cherished annual tradition filled with small-town charm and spirited events for all ages.
In a heartfelt gesture marking his retirement as chairman of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Grant Westmoreland presented JD Neeley with the only turkey call he crafted this year. The one-of-a-kind piece was made from Searcy County walnut, adding a special local touch to the meaningful gift.
I signed a HIPAA form so my aunt could help me get medical care. But when she tried to make an appointment for me, the receptionist said the form was “too old.” Is that even allowed?
Leslie will celebrate Independence Day in festive fashion with a community Bike Parade on Friday, July 4, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Leslie City Park.