As fall arrives and deer season approaches, thousands of Arkansas hunters will head into the woods with anticipation, tradition, and pride. But this year, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking hunters to consider something more — something that can make a real, immediate difference for families across the state.
Roy William Curtis, age 85, of Bergman entered the gates of Heaven Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Wayne Dennis Robello, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, in Mountain Home, at Hospice of the Hills. He was 73 years old. Wayne was born on May 29, 1953, in Honolulu, to Clem Robello and Nora Pedro (Robello).
Jeffery Wisener, a cherished friend, brother, and culinary artist, passed away on September 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with an illness. Born on July 18, 1958, in Sarasota, Florida.
Edward Carleton Camp, 66, from Flippin, passed away on September 5, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, one day after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Born October 21, 1959, in Ames, Iowa, to Roger Carleton Camp and Shirley Marie Pickett.
Donna Kay (Miller) Girten June 10, 1966 – September 3, 2026, Donna, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, neighbor, friend, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 3, 2026, at the age of 60. Donna lived a life marked by optimism, compassion, faith, and an unwavering love for people. She had a beautiful ability to find hope even during difficult seasons and was always willing to offer a helping hand, a listening ear, or a word of encouragement to anyone who needed it.
By Micki Somers, Director of Public Relations/ Asst. Director of Northark Foundation Public Information Officer HARRISON – North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas (UA Northark) has shattered its all-time enrollment record, welcoming 2,903 students this fall, a remarkable 32% increase over last year and the largest enrollment in the institution’s history. The previous enrollment record of 2,429 students was set in the fall of 2009.
FLIPPIN – NATCO Communications, Inc., (NATCO) a leading provider of fiber broadband and voice services in portions of Marion and Boone Counties in north central Arkansas, announces the upcoming release of the 2026-2027 Ozark Regional Directory (ORD). The new telephone directories will be available throughout the area starting in September. The ORD serves as a valuable resource for the community and includes business and residential listings from across the region. As the longest-running, continuously published telephone directory in the Twin Lakes area, release of the new ORD corresponds with NATCO’s 75th anniversary. The locally-owned company has served the telecommunications needs of area residents and businesses since 1951.
COTTER — we are getting ready to think Outside the Box—literally.