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Peaceful protest: Mulberry students step out to express safety concerns  The Ledger

MULBERRY – Mulberry High School students set aside studies Wednesday morning to peacefully protest what they perceive as inadequate safety measures on ...

Close-knit Mulberry Community Theater Group brings Farce to life  Times Record

The mayhem in Mayhew is a farce.“It's whimsical,” said Jacob Reynolds, who plays Ty Wilburn in Mulberry Community Theater Group's upcoming production ...

County fair Sept. 10-15 in Mulberry - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The 2018 Crawford County Fair is set for Sept. 10-15 at Kirksey Park in Mulberry with music, food and activities for all ages. Admission to the fair is $5 for adults, ...

Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County District releases 1st 9 Wks Honor Roll  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Kindergarten All A's: Eric Belt, Carlea Copeland, Cole Davis, JayLeigh Davis, Cassie Dunn, Kennedy Hanna, Kadi Hanna, Savannah Hartman, Madison Lewis, ...

Today’s Workout: Challenge your core with a side plank crunch  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

When it comes to core work, your abdominals should be engaged no matter what body part you are focusing on. That way, your body is ready for anything since ...

Six mayoral races contested - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Six municipalities in Crawford County will have contested mayoral races in the Nov. 6 general election. Filing deadline was noon Friday. Three will vie for Alma ...

The 12 best Christmas movie soundtracks  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Ho ho ho! Tis the season to watch *all* the Christmas movies -- and listen to them, too. In no particular order, here 12 of the best holiday movie soundtracks and ...

Cedarville High School gets new principal  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Courtney Cochran has been selected to be the Cedarville High School principal, beginning with the 2018-19 school year. Cochran, the 2016 Arkansas ...

New elementary school gets name  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Van Buren's new school on Northridge Drive will be named Oliver Springs Elementary School. Members of the Van Buren School District board of education ...

Van Buren Freshman Academy names new principal  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The new principal at Freshman Academy is excited about his new role with the Van Buren School District. Myron Heckman has replaced Lisa Miller for the start ...

Building permit issued for school - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

During the month of August, the City of Van Buren issued building permits that totaled $14.198 million in valuations. Included was the $13.5 million project to ...

VBSD honored for music education  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Van Buren School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding ...

VBSD employees to receive pay increase  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Employees of the Van Buren School District will receive a 3 percent pay increase with the 2018-19 school year. Members of the school board voted 7-0 Tuesday ...

VB annexes school district property - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Members of the Van Buren City Council voted Monday night to annex 21 acres along Northridge Drive East into the city limits. The land at 505 Northridge Drive ...

Five selected for Hall of Honor  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Five have been selected as the 2018 inductees into the Van Buren High School Hall of Honor. They are Dan R. Ballard, Quince Coleman, Sharon Glass Daniels, ...

Dodson seeks council seat  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Matt Dodson has announced his candidacy for Ward 2, Position 1 seat on the Van Buren City Council. A lifelong resident of Van Buren, Dodson is running for the ...

FA principal recognized by state board  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Lisa Miller, principal of the Van Buren High School Freshman Academy, has been recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Education for achieving the status ...

Freshman Academy principal recognized  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Van Buren High School Freshman Academy principal Lisa Miller was praised Tuesday night for making an impact on students and helping them grow with the ...

Architects finalizing plans for new VBSD school  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Architects are working with the construction manager for the floor plan for the Van Buren School District's new 60000-square-foot elementary school on ...

Touch-a-Truck set for Thursday at VBHS  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

United Way of Fort Smith Area will host its third annual Touch-a-Truck, a free child safety and wellness event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Van Buren High ...

Basketball: County Line girls blow open tight game with Oark  Times Record

MULBERRY — County Line coach Ryan Casalman calmly asked his players at the half what type of defense Oark was running. One adjustment later, it was off ...

Fourth of July closings announced - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The Crawford County Courthouse and other county buildings will be closed Wednesday for the Fourth of July holiday, according to County Judge Dennis ...

Prep Football: Van Buren hires new head coach, coordinators  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Van Buren made it official Tuesday evening by approving the hire of former Arkansas Razorback captain and offensive coordinator for Bentonville West. “He's a ...

Mulberry man, 31, faces multiple charges - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

A Mulberry man faces numerous charges in Crawford County Circuit Court after he allegedly struck two vehicles with his pickup truck and knocked down two ...

Scholarship night held at VBHS  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Almost $8 million in financial aide to seniors at Van Buren High School was recognized during the annual scholarship night in the Commons at Van Buren High ...

Scholars banquet honors VBHS seniors - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The annual Arkansas Scholars Banquet will honor 158 Van Buren High School seniors at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Commons at VBHS. The Van Buren Chamber ...

Hall inducts Toothaker - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Former Pointer Dr. Ron Toothaker was inducted along with two other individuals to the Northside High School Hall of Honor during a pre-game ceremony at ...

Hog Football: McClure returns to gridiron  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

FAYETTEVILLE — For almost the first time he can remember during his 24 years, D'Vone McClure in 2017 spent the spring, summer and fall not playing ball or ...

Mountainburg selects new superintendent  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

A Crawford County justice of the peace will be the new superintendent for Mountainburg School District. Mountainburg School District Board of Education ...

11 VBSD teachers achieve certification  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Eleven Van Buren School District teachers have achieved National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification. Recognized at Tuesday night's ...

Expanded family clinic open in Mulberry  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

River Valley Primary Care Services held a grand opening Jan. 25 of its Mulberry Family Clinic 4000-square-foot expansion. RVPCS opened the clinic at 437 ...

Mulberry man pleads not guilty to rape - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

A 19-year-old Mulberry man pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Crawford County Circuit Court to sexual misconduct with two minor boys.Nathan James Rose is ...

VBSD steps up with walking trails  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The Van Buren School District is celebrating the completion of its newest walking trails at Central and King elementary schools and at Freshman Academy.

Thicksten announces for Alma mayor  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Ed Thicksten has announced his candidacy for mayor of the City of Alma. Thicksten is campaigning on the theme “Up with Alma,” which he described as an effort ...

VBSD grows knowledge for nutrition  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Countless seeds have been planted and produce harvested since Mary Grace Stoneking arrived in Van Buren two years ago. Assigned as the first-ever ...

Prep Football: Van Buren hires new football coach  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Van Buren made it official Tuesday evening by approving the hire of former Arkansas Razorback captain and offensive coordinator for Bentonville West."He's a ...

Effort to save schoolhouse under way  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

An effort is under way to restore one of the oldest structures in Arkansas, the Albert Pike schoolhouse located on the Crawford County Courthouse lawn.

Local Racing: Drivers compete in final race of season  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Mickey Burrell was the $1500 winner of the final running of the All-Star Modified class on Sept. 28 at Crawford County Speedway. The race was delayed a week ...

Downtown Junk Fest Sept. 1-2  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The Old Town Merchants Association will host the Downtown Junk Fest on Main Street in downtown Van Buren on Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, ...

VBPD has three new officers  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Van Buren Police Department has three new officers patrolling the streets. Logan Hight, Zach Myers and Mauricio Vallejos recently graduated from the Arkansas ...

JH Football: Alma flies past Rangers  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The Airedales scored on their first six possessions to run away with the 40-14 win against Darby at Mayo-Thompson Stadium on Thursday night. “Offensively, I'm ...

Actor-musician Ezra Miller shares some freewheeling thoughts about ‘Fantastic Beasts’  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Ezra Miller hasn't yet hit Hollywood's A-list, though that achievement could come with his upcoming starring role as The Flash in “Flashpoint,” which is scheduled ...

Reception will honor local banker  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Well-known banker Jim Fincher will retire May 31 after more than 50 years in the financial industry. Fincher, who celebrated a half-century in banking on May 3, ...

Movie review: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ biopic will rock you  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

You'll want to download the whole Queen discography after experiencing “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the jukebox musical about Freddie Mercury, the band's ...

Taste of Crawford County scheduled for Aug. 2 - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Vendors are being sought for the annual Taste of Crawford County scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 2, in the cafeteria at Van Buren High School Freshman ...

Musician flies into Warrens Rec Room  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

JP Soars & The Red Hots' will perform at Warren's Rec Room in Alma on Saturday, Sept. 15, as part of the band's Southbound I-95 CD Release Tour.Showtime ...

County spelling bee set for Jan. 27 - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Crawford County Spelling Bee will be at the Van Buren Fine Arts Center on Saturday, Jan. 27, beginning at 9 a.m. The annual event is sponsored by ...

VB mayor named citizen of the year  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

A man known for his *service* to his city and others was announced Thursday night as the recipient of the 2018 Iverson Riggs Citizen of the Year Award.

Education news — 2.16.18  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

12 vie for Miss Tech 2018 titleFour area students will compete in a field of 12 candidates during the 63rd annual Miss Arkansas Tech University Scholarship ...

SSG Burger grand marshal of Veterans Day parade  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Staff Sargant (SSG) Heath Burger will serve as the grand marshal of this years Veterans Day parade in Van Buren. The parade will be Thursday on Historic Main ...

Dear Abby: Time, distance causes fast friends to begin drifting apart  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

DEAR ABBY: I'm a 15-year-old girl and a sophomore in high school. Last year I went to school across the country. While I was there, I became best friends with ...

Rattler title hopes dashed in Mountainburg  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Magazine went to Mountainburg with a chance to stay in contention to share a conference title but the Dragons weren't in a sharing mood. With a 40-8 win, the ...

County clerk race contested - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

One county office will be contested in the May 22 primary election in Crawford County. Incumbent County Clerk Teresa Armer-Cobbe will be challenged by Jo ...

Owen Family named Crawford County farm family for 2018  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Pleasant Valley Farm has about 40 family members working on a daily basis. So, when the Owen family was named the Crawford County farm family of the year ...

Test Drive: 2018 Kia Niro PHEV Hybrid  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Entry Price: $27900Price as Tested: $35970We're driving the 2018 Kia Niro this week, delivered in Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) dress and carrying a ...

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree cut down in New York town, to be installed Saturday  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

On Thursday morning, Rockefeller Center workers revved up their chain saws and began cutting into the base of the 72-foot Norway spruce just after 9 a.m. in ...

Crawford County election results - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Almost 68 percent of registered voters in Crawford County voted in the 2016 general election. Total votes cast in the general election in Crawford County were ...

Football: Razorbacks take on LSU in home finale  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Arkansas returns to action following a bye week determined to end its home schedule on a high note.It won't be an easy task, as the Razorbacks take on ...

Florida countys Republican Party headquarters vandalized by gunfire  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

At least four bullets were fired from a gun into the windows of Volusia County's Republican Party headquarters Sunday night or early Monday morning, and the ...

JROTC program makes impact  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Students in the Van Buren JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps) program are learning more than just drills. They are gaining valuable life skills that ...

Private club application OKd for VB restaurant  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Members of the Van Buren City Council gave their approval Monday night for a downtown restaurant to apply for a private club permit. The council voted 6-0 to ...

Dr. Elaine Heffner: Developmental worries  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

During a meeting with the mother of a preschooler she received a call on her cellphone. Looking worried, she recognized the number as that of the director of ...

Two Dyer residents face drug charges - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Two Dyer residents pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Crawford County Circuit Court to growing marijuana at a home in Mulberry.Louis Earl Vardaman II, 35, and ...

Vote centers step closer - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Vote centers in Crawford County became one step closer to reality on Monday. The quorum court budget committee approved a request from the county election ...

Education news — 3.16.18  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Library to observe spring breakIn honor of spring break, the Fort Smith Public Library will host a number of free events Monday through March 23 at both the ...

VBPD officers receive support following shooting  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Concerns are being expressed throughout the community for two Van Buren Police Department officers who were involved in a shooting that left a local man ...

Man pleads not guilty to drug charges - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

A Mountainburg man who was allegedly selling marijuana pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in Crawford County Circuit Court. Randall Gene Brown, 42, ...

Man pleads to forgery, theft charges - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

A Van Buren man accused of forging checks on the Salem Cemetery bank account pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Crawford County Circuit Court.Roy Clinton ...

Three arrested on I-49 plead not guilty - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Three people arrested on Interstate 49 by an Arkansas State Police trooper pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in Crawford County Circuit Court. Roosevelt Smith ...

Movie review: Foster parenting dramady ‘Instant Family’ can’t find its groove in shifting moods  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

It's a contemporary family movie that's about a family and is geared for family viewing. It has very funny moments with components that range from fast-paced ...

Student places nationally in Patriots Pen contest  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Katelyn King of Van Buren, who placed eighth nationally in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot's Pen youth essay contest, will be recognized at Tuesday's night ...

Mayoral candidates state their cases  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Between 65 and 70 people attended a forum in which the four men still actively seeking to become Booneville's mayor for the next four years made their ...

VB council to review dog ordinance - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

City leaders agreed to review Van Buren's 2007 dog ordinance following a passionate plea by a woman who watched as her dog was mauled and killed by ...

Arnold has dream job as K-9 officer  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Cpl. Chris Arnold has his dream job as the K-9 handler with the Van Buren Police Department. “I love it,” said Arnold, who returned this week from a 10-week ...

New president of VB chamber named  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Terry Carson has been named the new president of the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce. Carson is a long-time fixture in Western Arkansas' business ...

Education news — 2.9.18  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Maverick Theatre to stage 'Dear Ruth'Maverick Theatre will stage its production of "Dear Ruth" at 7 p.m. Feb. 23-24 at the Southside High School auditorium.

VBHS Arkansas Scholars to be honored  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, in conjunction with the Van Buren School District, will honor the 2017 VBHS Arkansas Scholars ...

Dr. Elaine Heffner: The devil in our phones  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The technologists of Silicon Valley who gave us technology's many forms, are reaching a consensus that the benefits of screens as a learning tool are overblown ...

Education news — 2.2.18  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Center offering technology fundsSchool districts in LeFlore, Sequoyah, Latimer and Haskell counties can apply for classroom grants as funds are available from ...

Cedarville gets new superintendent - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

A new superintendent will head Cedarville School District in the 2016-17 school year.Cedarville School Board members voted unanimously during a special ...

School resource officer selected - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

A veteran Arkansas State Police trooper will become the new school resource officer for Tate Elementary School. Members of the Van Buren School District ...

Lose the latte: Fall’s favorite drinks can be loaded with calories  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

With cooler temperatures and changing leaves, it must be time for a cozy cup of pumpkin spice latte – or PSL if you're planning to Instagram it. The sweet, spicy ...

Couple accused of child abuse - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The Crawford County public defender's office has been appointed to represent a Chester couple accused of child abuse. Robert and Andrea Cude, both 38, ...

Arkansas Scholars to be recognized - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The annual Arkansas Scholars Banquet will honor 152 Van Buren High School seniors at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Commons at VBHS. The Van Buren Chamber ...

Prep Football: Cedarville still in playoff hunt  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Van Buren and Alma head out of town for conference games while Cedarville hosts Lamar for a spot in the playoff race. Mountainburg travels to Hackett for a ...

Arthur I. Cyr: Veterans deserve your service  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Veterans Day and thereafter is a good time for reflection on our military. This November marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice agreement ending World ...

Ticket to Write: Tasting Lodi’s rich zinfandel tradition  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

LODI, California — The Lodi wine region doesn't always get the love shown other California wine regions such as Napa or Sonoma.But I very much enjoyed a ...

VB man pleads not guilty - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

A Van Buren man accused of shooting a gun into a business pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in Crawford County Circuit Court. Steven D. Stouffer, 67, ...

Alma School Board recognizes long-time administrator  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Alma School Board members recognized on Thursday night a long-time administrator for her *service* to the school district. Suzy Ferguson, who recently retired ...

School board rehires former assistant superintendent - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

A dispute over the rehiring of a former Alma School District assistant superintendent came to a head during a district board meeting Thursday night. Some board ...

VBMU approves 2018 budget - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Members of the Van Buren Municipal Utilities Commission have approved a 2018 budget. Director of Utilities Steve Dufresne presented the preliminary ...

Request to recuse prosecutor denied - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

A Crawford County Circuit Court judge has denied a defense attorney's request to disqualify the prosecuting attorney in the resentencing of the man found guilty ...

No. 9 story of 2017: Fort Smith gang shooting ends in prison for three  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Editor's Note: Each year, the Times Record staff selects its top 10 stories of the year. The shooting death of Justin Lopez in January and the trials that followed ...

Arkansas Scholars recognized  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Multiple speakers lauded the efforts of this year's Arkansas Scholars at Van Buren High School and encouraged them to continue on their exemplary path to ...

Bonuses approved for VBSD employees - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Employees of the Van Buren School District will be receiving bonus checks this month.Members of the Van Buren School Board voted to give certified personnel ...

Inmates enter not-guilty pleas - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Two Crawford County Detention Center inmates accused of beating another inmate and taking his weekly commissary pleaded not guilty Wednesday in ...

Exile to kick off Alma PAC season  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

Alma Performing Arts Center will bring another year of high quality performances to the area for its 2017-18 season. Arts center staff are excited about this year's ...

Apprehension of one snowballs into arrest of 36 others in Sallisaw area  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The apprehension of one person led to the arrest of 36 others in the Sallisaw area Wednesday. Officials from multiple Oklahoma law enforcement agencies ...

HOPE Humane Society new name of Sebastian County animal shelter  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

The HOPE Humane Society became the new name of the Sebastian County Humane Society on Friday. The move comes as part of the “no-kill plan” that began ...

Steampunk festival set for Van Buren - News  Van Buren Press Argus-Courier

A steampunk festival is coming to downtown Van Buren. Old Timers Day Steampunk Festival is scheduled April 27, 28 and 29 along historic Main Street, ...

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