Deputies help Norfork woman recover $20,000 before scam is completed
Deputies with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office helped a Norfork woman recover $20,000 after she was targeted in a scam earlier this month. According to a press release from Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, Deputy Tanner Anderson took a report May 22 from a 65-year-old woman from Norfork who said she had been scammed after…
Read MoreNEXT and Community Partners Provide Nearly $15,000 to Support Local Students
NEXT, Powered by NAEC is proud to support local students and schools through its “Fuel the Future” initiative, a collaborative community effort that has raised nearly $15,000 this school year. Through the initiative, NEXT originally contributed $12,000 to local school districts in 2025. The effort was further strengthened by the generous support of local business…
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CRVFD receives grant
Arkansas Community Foundation had presented to CRVFD a grant made on behalf of the Twin Lakes Giving Tree Endowment, in the amount of $2000. On April 23, 2026, thirty-five recipients received grants for providing community services such as food pantries, school district projects, fire departments, libraires, animal shelters ,etc. The purpose of Calico Rock Fire…
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Sheriff’s Office sergeant saves woman’s life by pulling her out window of burning mobile home
A Baxter County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is being hailed as a hero after saving a woman’s life by pulling her out of a window of a burning mobile home Tuesday night. Craig Kocka was the first to arrive at the scene in the 18000 block of Arkansas State Highway 5 South in the Old Joe…
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Izard County Deputy’s Deadly Force deemed Lawful
Sixteenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Drew Smith issued preliminary finding on the officer involved shooting death of 35 year old David Douglas, concluding that an Izard County deputy’s use of deadly force was a lawful response to an imminent deadly threat posed by the suspect. The incident , which occurred on Saturday, April 18, after…
Read MoreArgo Elected Main Street President
Main Street Calico Rock is pleased to welcome Lauren Argo as Board President. Lauren is the owner of Industrial Art & Design in downtown Calico Rock, where she brings together design, fabrication, marketing, storytelling, and community-centered creative work. Her projects often focus on helping local businesses, organizations, and civic efforts communicate clearly and create a…
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Izard County Judge Eric Smith Launches New Mass Notification System to Enhance Community Safety
Izard County has partnered with REGROUP to launch a new mass notification system designed to keep the community informed and prepared during critical events. This advanced platform delivers urgent updates through phone calls, text messages, emails and more—ensuring fast, reliable communication when it matters most and at no cost to our citizens. Powered by REGROUP…
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ARDOT shares info on Hwy 56 bridge project
Last Thursday evening, a number of representatives from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) were on hand at Calico Rock City Hall to share information on the planned replacement of the Hwy 56 bridge over Calico Creek. Contrary to prior reporting derived from conversations held during city council meetings, the project will consist of…
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