FBLA District Competition Winners
Congratulations for placing in the top 6 at the FBLA District competition. These students will be competing in state FBLA in April.
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Searcy County Quilt Trail
Today we are featuring Trail #2, the Searcy County Quilt Trail which is in its 7th year. The trail was developed and is managed and sponsored by Searcy County Arkansas Chamber Of Commerce. Its development was spearheaded by chamber executive director Darryl Treat. The trail has 33 blocks that can be found spread across virtually every community in Searcy County. The Dogwood Blossom is found at Harriet at Dogwood Hills Guest Farm. The Oak and Reel is on an old barn between Morning Star and Harriet. An original design, Loafer’s Glory School, adorns the historic Morning Star one-room school. The Train Depot block is found at the St. Joe Depot Historical Museum, one of the few remaining depots on the long departed Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad. The Bob Russell quilt block just outside of Marshall memorializes Russell who entertained audiences with his trained horse act and helped found the local saddle club. Painted by Cindy Garmoe, a prolific contributor to the county’s quilt trail. Badges of the Buffalo block is found at the Buffalo River Historic Jail & Museum in Marshall. History buffs will enjoy the story behind the Arkansas Secession block found at the Veterans Hall at Marshall. The Bear’s Paw at Bear Creek Log Cabins north of Marshall and the Bear Tracking at the Oxley Store and Diner. More beautiful blocks are found at cycling and hiking destination Witts Springs, “coolest town in Arkansas” Gilbert, and the destination for foodies, Leslie.
Old Town St. Joe News
The St. Joe Community extends its empathy to the family of James Allen Drewery on his passing from this earth on January 14 at his home.
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Patty and I went to Mountain Home just killing time. I never left so much in my life we were people watching and believe me it is entertaining. We ran into Miranda White and her friends cruising the thrift stores just like us. I have another Grinch added to my collection. If I decorate it’s the Grinch.
Scholarships Available for Arkansas Students
Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation.
Happenings
Feb - Black History Month Feb 12 - National Plum Pudding Day Feb 13 - Searcy County Republican Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm, Searcy County Fair Grounds Feb 14 - Valentine’s Day Feb 14 - Love Your Library a Bunch Brunch. Searcy County Library, Marshall, 11-1. Free.
Festival of Hope 2025
The Festival of Hope is the premier fundraising event for the Children’s Advocacy Alliance (CAA), dedicated to providing hope, healing, and justice for vulnerable children in our community. This elegant evening brings together supporters who share a commitment to making a lasting impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma.
Welcome Home/ Bear Creek News
Today is Wednesday. It is very cold here. The sun is shining. I do not like the cold weather. I still have snow here, though there isn’t much. I like snow.
Candles, Cooking, and Caution: Fire Safety Tips to Keep Your Valentine’s Day Safe
February 6, 2025 -- This Valentine’s Day, make sure your romantic gestures stay memorable for the right reasons. When lighting candles and cooking a special meal, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says to closely monitor food cooking on the stove or in the oven, and to use candles with caution.