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Salty 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…

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Community 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…

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Local 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. ~   …

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Message 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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Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour this Weekend

Come to Mountain View this weekend for the Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour.  This free self-guided driving tour showcases the private working studios of artists located within 30 miles of the historic Courthouse square in Mountain View. Now in its 22nd year, the tour will take place on September 15, 16 & 17, 2023. On this special weekend artists in 19 studios will…

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Governor Sanders talks about LEARNS Act in Mountain Home

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders along with Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva were at the Vada Sheid in Mountain Home where they recently answered questions from citizens across the Twin Lakes area about the LEARNS Act which took into effect Aug. 1. Attached is full audio of the meeting.  

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Movie Night at King Park this Thursday

  Girl Scouts is sponsoring an outdoor movie night August 10th starting at 7:00pm. FREE hotdogs and chips starting at 7:00 and stick around for FREE drinks, snacks, water balloons and finally the screening of ENCANTO at 9:00. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and friends to enjoy this fun little night at the park!  

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Calico Rock Music Fest coming in August 12th

Come bring your lawn chairs and hang out at the Calico Rock Music Fest on Saturday, August 12 for music, food and lots of fun. Open mic will start at 4pm along with food vendors SnowCo and The Shaggy Cow with great food, then stay for the main show starting at 6. Performers include; Eric…

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Beat the heat! Check out Crown Lake Resort’s new Aqua Park

                                                                                                                                              With summer now officially here, the often referred to “dog days” will soon be having us all sweltering with the heat and humidity.  Hitting Piney Creek, Blanchard Springs or a quick dip in the White River have long been used during our lazy days of summer to get a bit of relief.…

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Calico Rock Lions fireworks & more on July 3rd

The Calico Rock Lions club will once again bring the community and surrounding area their annual 4th of July Rayvon Cantrell Fireworks Extravaganza on Monday (July 3rd) evening, at dusk in Earl King Park off state highway 56 in Calico Rock.  The event never fails to entertain all those who attend, young and old alike.…

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