Daugherty to run for U.S. House of Representatives
Roger B. Daugherty moved to Witts Springs from Florida in February, 1999.
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Winter Assistance available
Ozark Opportunities, Inc. still has funds for the Winter Non-Emergency & Crisis Energy Assistance Programs, both non-emergency and crisis, available until Friday, April 29, 2022 at 4:30 PM. The Programs’ goal is to assist low-income households cope with the high costs of fuel for heating their homes in the winter months. This is a one-time assistance payment per program and program year. See below for contact information.
Legislative Update
The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time to raise awareness and inspire collective action so that every child can lead their best life.
Washington Update
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo National River’s designation as our country’s first national river. Enjoying wildlife and the outdoors is a way of life for residents of The Natural State and the Buffalo National River has helped countless Arkansans do just that. As we commemorate National Park Week, we celebrate this milestone and all of Arkansas’s national treasures.
Governor’s Address
This week, I declared Washington County a disaster area in the wake of an EF3 tornado that damaged more than 350 homes and businesses and demolished the gym at George Elementary in Springdale. The process that led to the declaration officially began at 5:34 a.m.
Highland Court hold Easter egg hunt
On Tuesday, April 12 Highland Court Rehab and Resident Care Facility held their annual Easter egg hunt around the grounds of the facility located in Marshall. Children and parents/ guardians gathered for cookies and juice as they waited for the egg hunt to commence. While they were waiting, they took the opportunity to take their picture with the Easter Bunny and a marshmallow Peep. The residents of the facility gathered on the porch area to watch the festivities. The children were separated by age group and when the time came, they quickly started to gather plastic eggs. There were various prizes to be won if they found the special eggs or plastic chocolate-colored bunnies. Each age group had one bunny to be found and the prize was a $25 dollar Wal-Mart gift card and an actual chocolate bunny.
Three airlifted following accident
On April 7, Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell stated a white Toyota Tacoma driven by John Gibson of Leslie, was traveling south on Rail Road between Marshall and Leslie at what authorities believe was a high rate of speed before crashing and injuring four individuals. Cassell said after crossing the intersection of Rail Road and Ice Plant Road, the vehicle left the roadway on the west side of the road and struck a tree head on.
SC Library supplies learning tools In August 2021 the
In August 2021 the Searcy County Library received a ARPA grant in the amount of $10,000. Since the grant was awarded, library has been updating some technology to improve the education for all grade levels in the community. They have DVDs on a variety of subjects, interactive toys, DVD players, and headphones available to check out. Go and check out the new collection of educational material. Pictured above (left to right) is Justin and Lynlei Brennaman.
Cyber bullying reported in SC
On April 3, the Searcy County Sheriff’s Department learned of a cyber bullying incident involving multiple juveniles in Searcy County. Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell said an investigation by his department and Twentieth Judicial District Prosecutor Carol Crews and her office began immediately into allegations of cyber bullying using the social media platform known as “Snapchat.”
SCSD takes a stand against cyberbullying
On Friday, April Superintendent Alan Yarbrough and future Superintendent Valorie McCleary met with the Marshall Mountain Wave newspaper in the administration building located in Marshall. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss and clarify the rumors about the comments on the social media site called “Snapchat”.