3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (826+ words) CENTERTON -- The city of Centerton has begun construction of a $26 million recreation center, which officials hope will provide another amenity for residents both inside and outside Centerton. A groundbreaking was held Monday for the first planned phase of the Centerton…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (169+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The public is invited to explore and learn about remnant prairies in Mt. Vernon, Mo., with the Missouri Department of Conservation this summer. Before the Ozarks was settled, native prairies covered much of Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Today,…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (66+ words) Westside Eagle Observer OPINION | FLIP PUTTHOFF: Deer wears a whiter shade of ‘pail’ No great options for freeing deer from bucket Brake lights flash like it's Christmas when drivers get a look at "Bucket Head," a doe that's a celebrity…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (300+ words) Applications for the 2026 Arkansas alligator hunting season are available at agfc.com until midnight July 31. Anyone interested in pursuing alligators on public land in Arkansas must apply for one of the nine hunting locations within Arkansas' three open alligator management…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (256+ words) DECATUR -- The Decatur City Council approved a slate of municipal measures at its meeting on July 13, but opted to pause a proposed election campaign sign regulation. The council voted to table the campaign sign recommendation ordinance. The measure will remain…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (327+ words) Lamarise Carrier, library director, reported that a "wonderful" summer reading program is ongoing, with 184 readers enrolled. The teen reading program has already concluded, but other participants will continue through Gravette Day. Fire chief Joey Bequette reported there was a slight…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (833+ words) GENTRY -- From state-level honors and historic performances to outstanding theatrical productions, the 2025-26 school year was one of the most successful in history for Gentry Public Schools' Fine Arts programs. Students in choir, band, and theatre showcased their talents on some…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (628+ words) The Wild Wednesday program at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ponca Nature Center in downtown Ponca will be about bees. Other native pollinator species will be highlighted in this entertaining hands-on program. Minimum age is 5. Call the nature center (501) 710-6347 for registration information....

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (517+ words) HIGHFILL -- Navigating rapid growth and infrastructure pressures, the Highfill City Council on July 14 approved an expansion of its local tax base, authorized a major utility bonding plan, and increased employee pay to combat retention challenges. To keep the pipeline project…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (10+ words) Westside Eagle Observer You found Wiggles! Congratulations....