Legislative Update
The General Assembly is scheduled to convene for an Extraordinary Session on Tuesday, December 7. The Arkansas Constitution says Extraordinary Sessions, often referred to as special sessions, can only be called by the Governor.
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Searcy Co. Senior Center
The Searcy County Senior Activity Center is open for inside dining. Hot meals to those over 60 years of age Monday through Friday from 11:30. a.m. until 12 noon and indoor dining is from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. The center is still providing hot meals for the elderly in Searcy County for a suggested $4 donation. Call the center for more information or to order your meal. 870-448-2999.
MENUS November
Tuesday (Dec 7) – BBQ pulled pork sandwich, baked potato wedges, California medley, oatmeal cookie. Wednesday (Dec 8) -Roast Pork w/Brown gravy, baked potato, buttered carrots, wheat roll w/Margarin, Winter fruit cup.
First National Bank presents donation By Bob King
In celebration of our 10th anniversary of serving Marshall, First National Bank of North Arkansas presented a $6,000 donation to the Buffalo River Historic Jail and Museum. Branch Manager, Alesha Collier, stated “The commitment to serve our community is a common thread among all the employees here.
Candidate attend meeting
Mr. Leon Jones, candidate for Arkansas Attorney General was the special speaker at the Searcy County Republican committee meeting that was held November 11. Timmy Reid and Alan Yarborough, candidates for State Representative of District 27 also spoke.
Raid results in drug arrest
Pictured (right) is Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell and members of his team executing a search warrant on Tuesday morning, November 23, in St. Joe. During the operation, law enforcement confiscated a large amount drugs and money at the site.
Shots fired lead to arrest
According to Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell, a call received by his office on Sunday, November 28 concerning a resident brandishing a firearm on Pickle Road in Searcy County led to the arrest of Searcy County resident, Dillon S. Carlton.
Washington Update by. Sen. John Boozman
More shoppers turn to online retail to fulfill Christmas wish lists and fill stockings. As we search for gifts to give loved ones this holiday season it’s important to safeguard our information so we can protect our personal data from cyber criminals and teach those who are most vulnerable how to avoid becoming victims.
Buffalo River Historic Jail/Museum
On Thursday, November 11 Bob King the Director/Curator gave a tour of the building to Editor Charity Rolen of the Marshall Mountain Wave newspaper. While on the tour King answered some questions and gave a description of the building itself. The building will be the home of the Searcy County Chamber of Commerce and visitor center. Since the Chamber will be using a portion of the building for office space, they will be paying the utilities.
SC Cattlemen’s meeting
The Searcy County Cattlemen’s Association met Tuesday, October 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Marshall Assembly of God Church. There were 24 members and guests present. The meeting was sponsored by Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction.