Students from Marshall High School rolled up their sleeves on May 1 to earn volunteer hours while making a difference in their community. Volunteers could be seen cleaning up the newly developed Bobcat Trail—a multi use path—as well as areas throughout downtown Marshall.
Searcy County Farm Bureau once again demonstrated its dedication to the local community by actively participating in and supporting recent student fishing derbies hosted for area schools. Through both hands-on involvement and generous contributions of time and resources, Farm Bureau members played a vital role in ensuring these outdoor educational events were a success for students from St. Joe Schools, Leslie Intermediate School (LIS), and Marshall Elementary School (MES).
Witts Springs Community Voices (WSCV), in collaboration with WOMPA Off Road LLC and Kelly & Nikki Small BBQ, is bringing back the much-anticipated Pony Express Poker Run for its second year. Scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025, the event promises a fun-filled day of horseback riding, scenic trails, hearty food, and community spirit.
The Searcy County Humane Society is putting out a heartfelt plea to the community as it faces a critical need for volunteers to help care for the many animals housed at its shelter.
The Searcy County Senior Center will host a lively evening of Bingo on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. at 509 Zack Road in Marshall.
Good morning everyone! Today is the last Sunday of April. The weather has been a total roller-coaster ride! Some days are so very warm, then the next day it’s super chilly.
Summer is just around the corner, and the Searcy County Youth Soccer League is gearing up for an exciting camp season! Registration is now open, and parents are encouraged to get their payments in soon to secure a spot.
The Searcy County Extension Office will be holding a County Orama on May 12th at the Extension Office from 4:30-6:30. The contests 4-Hrs can participate in are Baitcasting, Animal Science, Crop and Weed ID, Horticulture, Food Fair, Livestock ID, Poultry Skill-a-Thon, Vet Science and Wildlife. This is a great opportunity for 4-Hrs to get practice in for the District Orama in June and for younger 4-Hrs to see what interests them. To register please go to Zsuite to register for County Orama. If you have any questions, please contact the Searcy County Extension Office at 870-448-3981. We hope to see you all there!
Last year James Troy Massey recalled the life story of his Confederate third Great Grandfather. We were honored for him to return with another family life story from the Union side.
Casey’s General Store, in partnership with the Searcy County Chamber of Commerce, celebrated its official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.