On ‘Giving Tuesday,’ your help can make a difference
The global Giving Tuesday movement promotes “radical generosity,” defined as “the concept that the suffering of others should be as intolerable to us as our own suffering.” Giving Tuesday was first created as a very simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since its creation in 2012, these annual Tuesdays have grown into…
Read MoreDriver falls asleep, drives through store front
According to reports, a driver heading down Main Street fell asleep, accelerated, and then hit another vehicle before crashing into the front of Fricki’s Attic on Thursday. No major injuries were reported but the business storefront sustained significant damage in the incident.
Read MoreLate Night Fire at Sentinel Industries
Early Tuesday morning an old mulch pile at Sentinel Industries self ignited bringing out multiple Fire Departments to help get it under control. Calico Rock, assisted by Pineville and Ruthie Mountain Fire Departments, responded to the early morning call about a fire coming from Sentinel. Upon arrival it was established that the fire was caused…
Read MoreCalico Rock Artisan Cooperative Annual Silent Auction
Calico Rock Artisan Cooperative Annual Silent Auction will be on Facebook again this year. Yay! Yes, you can be anywhere in the world to participate and bid … and at anytime of the day or night, no matter what you’re wearing. It starts on November 15 and goes through December 13. Check it out. Call the Calico Rock…
Read MoreSalty Senorita. . .The real deal for authentic Mexican
Joel Matos is certainly no stranger to providing area diners with great food and an excellent dining experience having been involved in the operation of the Black Sheep Barbeque in Yellville for a number of years. A good track record to be sure! Wishing to now share his love for authentic Mexican, he recently teamed up…
Read MoreCommunity mourns loss of Bill Terry
A true Southern gentleman with an infectious laugh, Bill Terry was a community fixture in Calico Rock owning the Calico Rock Trout Dock for 21 years. Bill was always helpful in events and serving on committees like the city council. Known for his gracious spirit, locals and visitors alike always enjoyed seeing him when he…
Read MoreTommy’s Clubhouse Debuts at Mistletoe & Holly
Tommy’s Clubhouse will open to the public on Friday and Saturday, November 10 & 11, for the annual shopping extravaganza – Mistletoe & Holly. This is a special events center for kids. It will be available for science clubs, science camps, kids’ birthday celebrations, arts & crafts classes. Come visit Tommy’s Clubhouse during Mistletoe & Holly. It will be set…
Read MoreCalico Rock Artisans Doubling Up Their Holiday Events
Several members of the Calico Rock Artisan Cooperative will have vendor tables at the Mistletoe & Holly Shopping Extravaganza on November 10 & 11 in The Nook and Tommy’s Clubhouse. This event will showcase twenty vendors with holiday gifts and decorations. Plus, special tastings to inspire your holiday parties, and a photo opportunity with the iconic Polar Bear Express Ice…
Read MoreLocal Halloween Events
~Join Calico Rock Main Street for some sweet treats from local business! Candy will be handed out from 5pm to 7pm at Cooper’s Antiques, The Marketplace, True Value, Riverview Inn, Once a Rose, Onnie’s Place (the old Hardware Store), CC’s Sweet Memories, Calico Rock Museum, Harts Cottage, Peppersauce on Main and Lemley’s Country Store. ~ …
Read MoreMessage from the Izard County Assessor
Izard County Assessor Tammy Sanders would like to remind county residents that if you are using a P.O. Box for mailing and HAVE NOT talked with the Assessor’s office about your 911 address AND HAVE SUBMITED it to the Post Office, then you need to! That is part of the reason why you are having issues…
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