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North Arkansas police chief arrested on allegations of child sexual abuse after multi-agency investigation

North Arkansas police chief arrested on allegations of child sexual abuse after multi-agency investigation

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SHARP COUNTY, Ark. – According to officials with the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office, Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse. According to a release from the SCSO, Sheriff Shane Russell received information regarding serious allegations involving Rose on March 31 and the agency launched an investigation. Hardy Police Chief Fired Investigators said that dur…See the Story

200-year-old Highland distillery's whisky available in United States for first time

Highland, Arkansas · Highland

200-year-old Highland distillery's whisky available in United States for first time

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A HIGHLAND distillery’s single malt whiskies will be available to customers in the United States for the first time in its 200-year-old history ...Read Article

Uncertainty about federal disaster aid looms as storms roll in • Oklahoma Voice

Property · Cave City

Uncertainty about federal disaster aid looms as storms roll in • Oklahoma Voice

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Kymberlie and Robert Watson stand outside a damaged work shed on their property in Cave City, Ark. The March tornado that ripped through the city incurred $60,000 in damages to their home. (Photo by Lucas Dufalla, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)CAVE CITY, Ark. — When a severe tornado tore through Cave City, Arkansas, in March, retiree Debra Lindsey was in her trailer home with her husband. “I didn’t even know there was a tornado on the ground until t…Read Article

Sharp County Arkansas Reports 6/2/2025

From the Sharp County Sherriff’s Department: According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (6/2/2025-6/9/2025). Julie Allen, 39, of Arkansas, was arrested for Driving with Suspended/Revoked DL, Careless and Prohibited Driving, Accidents Involving Damage Only to Vehicle or Personal Property of Another Person-Removal of Vehicle. Fernando Arambula, 21, of Deming NM, Hold for Other Cou…Sharp County · Sharp County Read Article

In areas of Arkansas damaged by tornadoes, recovery is expected to be slow, expensive | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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CAVE CITY -- Mosquitoes and other bugs buzz around inside the Cave City home of Janet and Max Mize, slipping in behind the blue tarps that were once windows and a roof.Tornado · Cave City Read Article

Obituary: Ronald Dean Crick

Ronald Dean Crick, 74, of Cave City, departed this life on Saturday, May 24, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1950, in Greenville, Ohio, to Cleo Crick and Frances Hayslett Crick. Ronald retired from Ozark Mountain Poultry in Batesville after working several years in the maintenance department. He enjoyed visiting with friends on his CB and Ham radios. Ronald was a family man who loved being with them, especially his beloved grandchildren. He …Cave City · Cave City Read Article

Pamela Kay (Westmoreland) York

Pamela Kay Westmoreland York, age 76 of Gainesville, passed away May 21, 2025. Complete obituary information will be announced by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.Hardy · Hardy See the Story

FEMA setup in Cave City as rebuilding continues

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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders tours damage after Cave City tornado March 14. The City of Cave City is informing the public that FEMA and the SBA are setup at city hall daily to assist residents effected by March’s tornado. Representatives will be available to answer questions and connect residents with available resources. The city continues to rebuild after an EF3 tornado ripped through the area on the evening of March 14. The small town took…Sarah Huckabee Sanders · Cave City Read Article

FEMA denied residents of Arkansas town support following devastating twister until Republican governor made call to Trump

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CAVE CITY, Ark. – Veda Rose Knappenberger lost everything in March when a tornado tore up her house in Cave City, Arkansas, leaving her bruised and shaken to the core.Cave City · Cave City Read Article

SBA opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Cave City for storm recovery assistance

The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Sharp County to help residents, small businesses, and nonprofits affected by severe storms and tornadoes that struck the area on March 14–15. SBA representatives will be available at the center in Cave City to assist applicants with low-interest federal disaster loans for physical and economic damages. Walk-ins are welcome, though appointments can also be schedu…Cave City · Cave City Read Article

Fettercairn Whisky Launches in the U.S. for the First Time

Highland distillery, Fettercairn, is entering the U.S. market for the first time in its 200-year history. Credit: Fettercairn For the first time in its 200-year history, Fettercairn Single Malt Scotch Whisky is officially available in the United States. The historic Highland distillery has entered the U.S. market with a highly limited collection of five aged expressions, ranging from 24 to 50 years old. The U.S. debut marks a significant milesto…Highland, Arkansas · Highland Read Article

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