Horseshoe Bend News

A road in his hometown of Dyess has been named after Gene Williams at the same time the community named a highway after the late Johnny Cash, another Dyess native.

For many truckers, the road is a lonely place, and many choose to fill the void with a dog or two. via Trucker

UMPQUA FOREST: Campgrounds along the North Umpqua River and in lower elevations of the Umpqua National Forest are open for the year, while campgrounds in higher elevations, such as Diamond Lake Campground, ... via The News-Review

Gassville police arrested a Horseshoe Bend man Wednesday on warrants. Deric A. Rushin, 31, was arrested during a traffic stop on two Izard County warrants for probation violation and failure to appear on ... via Baxter Bulletin

HORSESHOE BEND - Dogwood Days festivities in Horseshoe Bend continue through Sunday with a variety of events and activities through the weekend. via Baxter Bulletin

“So far, we are pleased with our progress and feel confident that we will have sufficient signatures”

HORSESHOE BEND - Proponents of getting a wet/dry issue on Izard County's ballot in November say they've collected 700 petition signatures so far. via Baxter Bulletin

The Wall of Honor at Veterans Park has been completed recently and dedication is scheduled. via The News

“If you are not fishing around shad this time of year, you aren't fishing”

A 70-degree March day like last Thursday can ignite a frenzy among Beaver Lake anglers anxious to get a jump on spring action. via Arkansas Online

HORSESHOE BEND - Horseshoe Bend's Dogwood Days events kickoff April 11 with the March of Dimes Extravaganza featuring NFL Hall of Fame member and motivational speaker Keith Jackson. via Baxter Bulletin

The Fishers of Men Arkansas Northeast Region held the first bass tournament of the year on Saturday, March 1, at Horseshoe Bend Crown Lake. via Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas

HORSESHOE BEND - Mayor Bob Barnes and Music in the Mountains Show founder and host Melodie Clemmons will be featured this weekend on "The Gene Williams Country Show" in advance of Williams' appearance for the ... via Baxter Bulletin

Billmore, Mo., man returns items to Highland businesses 02/28/08 Chris Murphy Staff Writer Email this story to a friend Junior Roberts and Dr. via The News

Lieutenant Carl Boles of the Horseshoe Bend Police Department attempted to stop a 1994 black Toyota Camry being driven by Michael Kelley, 18, of Franklin around noon on Jan. via The News

The Fulton County Hospital Foundation purchased several new chairs for the hospital recently. via The News

Johnnie C. Neal, 63, of Brockwell died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, near Oxford. Born April 27, 1944, in Batesville, he was the son of William Franklin Neal and Imogene Felton Neal. via Batesville Daily Guard

Local recipes featured in cookbook 11/29/07 Erma Harris Managing Editor Email this story to a friend Three area women are sharing their love of cooking with cooks from across the nation. via The News

A Horseshoe Bend man was arrested Nov. 7 after allegedly burglarizing a Franklin restaurant. via Baxter Bulletin

“This is a great country, a great state and a great county we live in”

Justices had several ordinances to discuss, but their first item of business for the Izard County Quorum Court Tuesday evening was to declare a vacancy for District 7. Justice of the Peace Randy Bray of Mount ... via Batesville Daily Guard

O.T. Mitleff, 64, of Zion was among those sentenced to the Arkansas Department of Correction during the October session of Izard County Circuit Court. via Batesville Daily Guard

Millie Lorena Sams, 83, of Horseshoe Bend died Sept. 23, 2007, at her home. Born Nov. via Batesville Daily Guard