Izard County News

From Delories Brown, President, Izard County Animal Rescue Effort : Although this particular call came from Calico Rock, it could have originated from any town in Izard County.

Several fake payroll checks were cashed at food stores in Calico Rock and in Melbourne, Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence said Monday.

The Izard County Historian journal on CDs - issues 1970-1989 - are again available from Izard County Historical and Genealogical Society.

Students learn the basics of music theory, sight-reading, ear training, song writing, directing and more at the two-week school.

It's no surprise to us that a legislative audit raised questions about just how the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory prioritizes cases and the time it takes to examine evidence.

An Izard County male juvenile was arrested June 2 on the charge of rape. The 14-year-old is accused of raping an 8-year-old girl.

CALICO ROCK - The James Gallegos Memorial Livestock Show, hosted by Calico Rock FFA Alumni, is set for June 6 at North Central Arkansas District Fairgrounds in Melbourne.

The Arkansas State Highway Commission has opened bids for improvements to roadways in Izard County, according to Commissioner Cliff Hoofman of North Little Rock.

Burglars gained entrance to three Calico Rock businesses on the night of May 18 and attempted to gain entrance to a fourth business whose alarm system apparently scared them away.

The Izard County Veteran's Memorial Association will present a Veteran's Day Ceremony 11 a.m. May 25 at the Veteran's Memorial Wall in Melbourne.

Although far from being money in the bank, Arkansas' U.S. Congressional Delegation says it will request substantial funding for the projects and infrastructure impacting the Twin Lakes Area in federal appropriations bills during fiscal year 2010.

Despite a gloomy outlook for state income- and property-tax collections, the agencies that manage Arkansas' growing population of felons in prisons or on probation or parole are in line for hefty increases in their budgets next year.

It's been a very active spring for Rector seventh grader Kaylee Hartsfield. The Cougar 4H Club member has been busy competing in a number of shows with her two Red Angus heifers, Harmony and Sunflower, as part of her 4H project.

The Izard County Lady Cougars plated eight runs in the top of the first inning and held on for a 9-8 win over the Calico Rock Lady Pirates Wednesday at Earl King Memorial Park.

The Izard County Cougars rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh inning to take an 8-6 nonconference win over the Calico Rock Pirates Wednesday at Earl King Memorial Park.

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department scheduled a public involvement meeting 4-7 p.m. April 23 at the Jordan First Baptist Church in Jordan, 8273 state Hwy.

A check from the Quality Shoe Store in Mena, AR, was discovered in a Region 8 town.

The Izard County Lady Cougars took a 6-0, 6-3 doubleheader sweep from the Black Rock Lady Zebras in softball action Wednesday at Black Rock.

A late January ice storm that took down trees and most of the electrical grid across north Arkansas has created a more lasting problem on the floor of Ozark forests.

Jacob Bell hit a two-run homer as the Cotter Warriors posted a 7-2 win over the Izard County Cougars Friday at the Cougar Sports Complex in Brockwell.