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Local woman publishes YA fantasy novel
Young adult fiction, written for readers from 12-18 years old, has become increasingly popular in recent years including with adults, who make up about...
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In 1991, CBS’s 60 Minutes aired a segment on Branson, Mo., calling it the “live music capital of the entire universe.” By the mid-‘90s,...
This Week’s Independent Thinker
This pandemic has been tragic for a long time, so it was with relief that we read about Captain Sir Tom Moore last April....
Public presses CAPC on ad spending
Enduring the effects of waning tourism revenue during the pandemic, people voiced frustrations by showing up in larger than normal numbers at the regular...
CAPC collections down, $700K approved for marketing
Finance Director Rick Bright told commissioners at the Wednesday CAPC meeting that 2020 tax revenue collected was $1.272 million, down by $239,257, or 15.8...
Seat opens up on CAPC
Chair Carol Wright stated at the Jan. 27 meeting that the CAPC seat currently held by Greg Moon is reserved for a general manager...
Fat Tire discussed but not resolved
The Fat Tire Festival was set to be discussed, at commissioner Melissa Greene’s request, at last Wednesday’s CAPC meeting. Events Coordinator Tracy Johnson stated...
Demand for vaccines outstripping supplies
Carroll County has one of the lowest Covid-19 vaccination rates in the state, and at the current allotment of 400 shots per week from...
Vaccine rollout slow to reach rural
Dr. Joe Thompson, president and CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, is concerned about rural Americans being left behind when it comes...
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