The Ozark Heritage Arts Center was alive with harmony and hometown pride on the evening of August 2nd, as the Resonance Youth Choir took the stage for their much-anticipated Summer Choir Concert. A packed audience filled the historic venue, celebrating the incredible talents of local youth during this uplifting musical event.
The Daughters of Hope and Transformation (DOHTS), a local faith-based recovery ministry for women overcoming addiction, is in critical need of community support as they face the loss of their current residence at the end of August.
August 14 - Republican Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Fairgrounds
The Searcy County Historical Society will meet Friday, August 22, in Marshall’s First Christian Church at 7:00 pm. The guest speaker, James Troy Massey, is a talented presenter who will tell the story of Benjamin Franklin Taylor. Taylor, who lived for a while in Snowball, belonged to the Peace Society, was a Union cavalry captain, state representative, owned a sawmill and gin, and was a federal marshal. He was also Troy’s wife’s ancestor. An interesting topic and a gifted speaker makes for a very interesting evening. All are invited. Coffee and nibbles will be available.
The Cherokee of Arkansas and Missouri Tribe (CAMT), Ozark Branch, next scheduled meeting will be held on August 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Arise Church, 1601 E. Main St., Mountain View, AR 72650.
As the 2025-2026 school year begins, Arkansas families are reminded not to miss out on valuable food support through the Summer EBT program. Eligible households can still receive $120 per school-aged child to help cover the cost of groceries—but only until August 25.
My son is disabled and gets Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). After my husband died, my son also began receiving Social Security Survivor benefits. Could this extra money cause him to lose his other benefits?
In a strong show of community support, the Buffalo River Community Development Corporation and the Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce recently presented a donation check to the Searcy County Rural Help Center in St. Joe.
Searcy County residents in need of assistance paying their electric bills will have several opportunities this month to apply for support through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is calling on local heroes to roll up their sleeves and “Go Wild” at the upcoming blood drive on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The MED Plaza, located at 1401 US-65, Harrison.