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Ordinances for review by the public
Below is a copy of the two Ordinances that are being drafted by the city. They have not been enacted as of this time, but are available for public viewing. Let us know in the comments your thoughts on this matter. ORDINANCE 2022-1 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY AND PROVISIONS…
Read MoreOrdinances read in title only at the July and August meetings
ORDINANCE 2022-1 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY AND PROVISIONS FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE PROPERTIES OR STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CALICO ROCK, ARKANSAS WHEREAS, Arkansas State Statute §14-54-901 states that incorporated cities of the second class are empowered to order the owner of lots and other real property…
Read MoreRun-off election results
County Judge Paul Womack- 48% Eric Smith- 52% Justice of the Peace District 2 Kelley Hatman- 62% Bobby Russell- 38% State Senate District 22 John Payton- 64% James Sturch- 36% State Representative District 27 Steven Walker- 68% Timmy Reid- 32%
Read MorePrimary Election Results
These are Unofficial Results of the 2022 Primary Elections. Certified Results will be posted as soon as they become available. *RUNOFF ELECTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE JUNE 21ST* November 8, 2022 will be the General election. Local Results Izard County Judge Paul D. Womack 1,515 — 50% Thomas Ward 157 — 5% Eric Smith 1,380 — 45%…
Read MoreA total lunar eclipse is happening this weekend
This Sunday, May 15, the Earth will cast its shadow over the moon. Weather depending, you’ll be able to see this total lunar eclipse. The moon isn’t exactly invisible, however. While the Earth’s atmosphere scatters away blue light, the red light passes through the Earth’s atmosphere and refracts toward the moon causing a reddish glow.…
Read MoreNWS Confirms tornado in Izard/Sharp Counties
The National Weather Service (NWS) has just positively confirmed that the damage in Izard and Sharp counties Sunday night was caused by a tornado. A survey team from the NWS office in North Little Rock rates the tornado as an EF2 with winds estimated at 120 miles per hour. The tornado was on the ground…
Read MoreMinor earthquake occurs in southeastern Izard County
A minor earthquake has been reported in southeastern Izard County. The United States Geological Survey says the magnitude 2.1 quake was recorded 2 1/2 miles northwest of Mount Pleasant Friday morning at 5:37am. Experts say normally, earthquakes below magnitude 3 are rarely felt. However, smaller quakes from magnitude 2.0 can be felt by humans if…
Read MoreCalico Rock bids farewell to beloved Coach
By: Rich Fischer Many local residents came out last Tuesday morning, gathering in the high school gymnasium bearing his name, to remember and recognize longtime coach Harold Ray Jeffery who passed away on Tuesday, December 21 at the age of 91. The numerous cars in the parking lot of the school were indicative of…
Read MoreArkansas Gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders to speak Wednesday in Mountain Home
Arkansas Gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders will include Mountain Home on her 15-stop “Freedom Tour across Arkansas” on Wednesday. Sanders will host a “meet and greet” at noon at Buncles Brick Oven & Brews, which is open to the public. Sanders says, “The freedoms we are blessed with as Arkansans and Americans are always worth…
Read MoreTemporary lane closures on Bull Shoals Dam and Norfork Dam postponed
Lane closures scheduled for the Highway 178 bridge across Bull Shoals Dam on August 25th, and the Highway 177 bridge across Norfork Dam on August 26th have been postponed until further notice. Once an alternate date has been finalized local media outlets will be notified about the new dates. Recreation information can be found on the Internet at www.swl.usace.army.mil,…
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