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By: Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture Cooler fall temperatures bring with them the start of cold and flu season. To stay safe… Login to continue reading Login…
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Congratulations are in order for two outstanding young livestock exhibitors from our area, Keaton Tuell and Colt Dewey, for their impressive performances at the Arkansas Youth Expo (AYE).
The Searcy County Senior Center, located at 509 Zack Road in Marshall, is hosting a fun-filled Basket Bingo Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 21st. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and games will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.

North Arkansas College is proud to celebrate the success of three students from its Adult Education program in Leslie who have recently completed their studies. August Hacker-Stephenson, Ryleigh Hudson, and Jorden Weston have each demonstrated outstanding perseverance and commitment to reaching their educational goals.

10/9/25 - Business Money Management Made Easy Workshop, 1:00 PM, Searcy County Library
I’m turning 65 soon and I’m trying to figure out which Medicare plan would be good for me. Help! With all the choices out there, I have no idea where to start.

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is proud to announce the expansion of its Pediatric Sensory Gym, part of NARMC’s Therapy Services. This project was designed to enhance therapy services and better support children’s growth and development. The expansion was carefully shaped by the expertise of NARMC’s Therapy Services team, including speech, occupational, and physical therapists, along with therapy assistants and support staff, whose hands-on experience informed the vision for the space. That vision was then brought to life in partnership with NARMC’s Construction Team, resulting in an environment intentionally designed to support therapeutic progress, encourage play, and help children thrive.
Thanks to early detection and improved therapies, many cases of breast cancer are successfully treated. However, the Susan G. Komen® organization reports breast cancer survival rates vary depending on the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis. Those diagnosed as having stages 0, I and II tend to have better survival rates than those whose disease was discovered after the cancer had already advanced to stages III and IV. Although each situation is unique, the five-year survival rate among those diagnosed with breast cancer stage I or lower is between 98 and 100 percent. Stage II falls between 90 and 99 percent. The five-year survival rate for stage III patients is between 66 and 98 percent. While the organization does not provide survival data for stage IV, according to the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER), the five-year relative breast cancer survival rates for women with a SEER stage of Distant (the cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body) is 33 percent. If cancer cells have only spread beyond the breast but it is limited to nearby lymph nodes (Regional), the survival rate is 87 percent.
Music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to gather under the stars for the second annual Crisp Air and Chords concert weekend at Grassy Road Cabins and Camping in Marshall. This fall event promises an unforgettable blend of live entertainment, good food, and community spirit in one of Searcy County’s most scenic settings.

Local entrepreneurs and small business owners will soon have the chance to sharpen their financial skills with a free workshop designed to make money management simpler and more effective.