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Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday

This coming Saturday join the Calico Rock Lions Club for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on starting at 10 am in Rand Park. Over 1,500 eggs will be hidden along with special prize eggs! Participants are asked to bring their own baskets or bags for catching eggs. Prizes will be awarded for those who find…

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Holy Week Services are this week

Holy Week Services will be daily at the Methodist Church Calico Rock 12 Noon March 25th-29th and Special Sunrise service Easter morning 6:30AM at the River Bridge in Calico Rock. Speakers for the week… Monday- Dale Hart, Tuesday- Chris Anderson, Wednesday- Kevin Gilbee, Thursday- Jana Cowgill, Friday- Logan Brown. There will be lunch served every day,…

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City Recorder/Treasurer abruptly resigns

Following recent receipt of a job posting submitted for publication by the city of Calico Rock for the elected position of City Recorder/Treasurer, the White River Current contacted Mayor Greg Hamby to inquire as to how the position became vacant and gain clarity on next steps. Mayor Hamby responded by advising that receipt of a…

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Celebrate the Solar Eclipse Wearing It Around Your Neck

Sylvia Knoblock, metalsmith/jeweler, fashioned the upcoming Solar Eclipse in a commemorative medallion of brass and copper. On the back, she stamped the date. On the front is the Pisces constellation because that is the sign the Moon will be in during the event. Get yours at the Artisan Gift Shop inside the Calico Rock Museum. 105 Main Street. 870-297-6100.…

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Truck Crashes into Local Food Pantry Building

During its monthly food distribution on Saturday, volunteers at the Calico Rock Food Pantry were shaken by a loud boom that shook the building as a pickup truck slammed through the wall of the building. Although several people were in the building at the time of the crash neither the pickup truck driver nor anyone…

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Calico Rock Artisan Gift Shop Welcomes Dana Finimore

 By Patricia Kilpatrick, Guest Experiences, Calico Rock Museum Dana Finimore has joined Calico Rock Artisan Cooperative offering her exquisite jewelry and beautifully glazed pottery. Dana is a multimedia artist and educator. She says, “As I explore the rugged terrain around Arkansas, I am once again reminded of why I make work in response to nature.”…

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Lady Pirates are 2023-24 Conference Champs

By: Tammy Stephen Coach Patrick Drennan and the Calico Rock Jr Lady Pirates will be raising their very own banner this year as they are the 2023-24 Conference Champs.  With an overall record of 18-6 and 6-1 in conference, the Jr Lady Pirates were presented with the Championship trophy at the finals of the District tournament. …

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Pirates and Panthers Dominate at State Bowling Championship

The Norfork Panthers and Calico Rock Lady Pirates delivered the Twin Lakes Area a pair of state bowling championships on Friday at Rogers. Just three years into the bowling program at Calico Rock High School, the Lady Pirates make school history by bringing home the 1A-2A 2024 State Championship trophy and banner. Congratulations to Senior Lailee…

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Jail expansion project bid response disappointing

By Rich Fischer   During a special meeting held last Wednesday, members of the Izard County Quorum Court were present for the opening and review of bids which had been submitted for various portions of the planned jail expansion project. Robert Barrett, president of Smith-Doyle Contractors, the firm previously engaged by the County to perform…

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Calico Rock Elementary students win best in state

Congratulations to these CRES students who were the best in the state in the Y.E.S. Competition!      The students developed their own invention, created a business plan to build and sell that invention, and presented their whole plan to a panel of judges. In this tough competition that focuses on creativity, teamwork, business ideas, and…

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