KBRPC offers internet connection speed tests

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.

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Set in stones

VALENTINE’S DAY EVERY DAY – This semi – permanent display at the corner of Hainline and North Jackson signals someone’s devotion to Feb 14.

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Retro pricing at the movies

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

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Local Scholarships Offered through the El Dorado Springs Community Foundation

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

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Three arrested during drug bust

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

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CCMH to make COVID-19 vaccine available

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

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The Rock Wall

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

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BBB watch out for fake free Netflix “deal”

Video streaming services like Netflix have become essential for countless people stuck at home, whether because of the COVID-19 pandemic or the winter’s cold. Under such circumstances, an offer of free Netflix for a year might seem like a lifeline too good to ignore. Be wary of such a “deal,” as it is one of

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OATS Transit celebrates 50 years in business

2021 marks the 50th anniversary for OATS Transit, a nationwide leader in rural public transportation systems. The company is headquartered in Columbia MO and serves 87 counties in the state of Missouri. What started in 1971 with three vehicles and five drivers serving eight counties, quickly grew to encompass much of the state of Missouri.

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Fire report for week of Jan. 24

On Monday, Jan. 25, at 8:03 a.m. the Fire Chief responded to the Lions Club pre-school to a reported smell of gas. Spire Gas Company responded and took care of the problem. On Monday, Jan. 25, at 5:44 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on N. Jackson to help the ambulance crew

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