March 31, 2026
The Elizabeth Carey Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors annually two youth contests; the American History Essay Contest for grades 5 – 8 and the Good Citizens Contests for all area schools in Vernon and Cedar counties. This year’s recognition was held on February 7 at the 1st Christian Church, Nevada. The American History
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE – The unoccupied house at the east end of Gentry burned to the ground about 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. According to Fire Chief Bob Floyd there was no electricity or utilities connected to the building. Twenty-one firemen with five trucks responded to protect the surrounding structures and timber.
Recently the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) responded to the need of rural areas that were either unserved or underserved by high speed internet providers. A grant of 16.4 billion dollars from the Rural Digital Development Fund (RDOF) was made available across the country to meet the need. The FCC held a reverse auction starting at
Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission is working in cooperation with the counties of Benton, Cedar, Hickory, St Clair, and Vernon on a new study to map internet speeds across the region. This information will help us to better support our local communities in petitioning government agencies and local ISPs for broadband infrastructure projects and funding.
VALENTINE’S DAY EVERY DAY – This semi – permanent display at the corner of Hainline and North Jackson signals someone’s devotion to Feb 14.
ONLY 58 CENTS This week, the Opera House Theater is playing Cattle Queen of Montana sponsored by the El Dorado Springs Sun. Cattle Queen of Montana is a 1954 American Western film, written by Robert Blees and directed by Allan Dwan. When defiant female rancher Sierra Nevada Jones (Barbara Stanwyck) sweeps into Montana, she receives
We are pleased to offer six local scholarships through the El Dorado Springs Community Foundation. Applications will be accepted February 1, 2021 through March 14, 2021. Scholarship applications and instructions can be found at the following web address: https://www.cfozarks.org/find-grants-scholarships/take-action-apply-for-scholarships. This website will also provide information on a host of other regional scholarships available to local
Update: Patrick L. Decker has been charged with drug trafficking and a weapons offense, with a no bond warrant. Diamond Marshall and Joshua whittle were also arrested at the residence on outstanding Cedar Co. warrants. All three are still in jail. Photos below from left Decker, Marshall and Whittle On January 29th the Cedar County
Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) plans to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to Cedar County residents through the combined efforts of the hospital and county health department. CCMH is awaiting approval of its COVID-19 Vaccinator Enrollment application and, once approved, will be able to request vaccine for use in accordance with the priority phases established
Gayle Teague called me two times last week. Once to tell me about the rock heart on Hainline and the second time to tell me she couldn’t get hearts out of her mind and suggested that readers look for heart shaped objects in nature. Take a picture and send them to the SUN. I like
