- New chief makes promises
"The only promise I make as the new chief of police is one of professionalism," Cherokee Village Police Chief Jason French said.
- American Pen Women holding monthly meeting
The meeting is held in the Cherokee Village Lutheran Church located at the corner of Okmulgee Drive and Cherokee Road.
- Mayor Speaks Out About Cherokee Village Police
Mr. Hefley told Region 8 News he made these changes to the department because the department needed a change of leadership.
- Confusion continues
The question left lingering in Cherokee Village citizens' minds after the Thursday night council meeting was, what happens now? Several concerned citizens attended the Oct.
- Judge right to block alcohol vote, high court says
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Sharp County circuit judge's decision to block an alcohol issue on that county's ballot.
- Cherokee Village minister publishes book
Kay Wiggins enjoys the outside; she said it makes her feel at peace. Wiggins kicks back in the hammock in her back yard often to read and relax.
- Arson suspected in house fire
There was significant damage to a home located at 1 Kawa Drive in Cherokee Village due to a fire Sept.
- 'Demon Rum' ruled off the ballot
"ASH FLAT, AR - When District Judge Phil Smith handed down his ruling Thursday saying the wet-dry issue in Sharp County should be stricken from the November ballot, Batesville attorney David Blair was thrilled.
- Former Briarcliff mayor sentenced to probation
The former mayor of Briarcliff was sentenced to three years of probation Thursday for taking money and gasoline from the city.
- Judge removes Sharp County alcohol sales measure from ballot
A judge ordered a measure allowing alcohol sales in Sharp County off the general election ballot in November.
- Urban Deer Hunt Underway in Sharp County
An Urban Deer Hunt is underway in Cherokee Village. An overpopulation of deer led to city leaders asking residents to vote on the issue of whether or not to have an urban hunt.
- Patriot Day ceremony remembers 9-11
City officials, police officers, fire fighters and emergency medical technicians who Sharp County Judge Larry Brown referred to as local heroes, attended the Patriots Day ceremony at the Highland High School ...
- High winds cause outages
Plenty of power lines and homes got jumbled around over the weekend when aftershocks of Hurricane Ike came slamming into the Ozarks Sept.
- Rescue of 26 Dogs: an Alternative to Euthanasia
Snoopy is a 4 month old Beagle Hound mix looking for a family with yard and lots of love to spare! Almost a year after an animal control facility operated by Cherokee Village and now partnered by Ozark Acres ...
- School board elections near
Only two contested races have developed in Sharp County for school board positions to be decided Sept.
- Grant may help Hardy get new city hall
The Hardy City Council met in regular session Sept. 2. During the meeting Mayor Nina Thorton informed the council of a grant program that Judge Brown introduced to the mayors of Ash Flat, Hardy, Highland and ...
- Check scam comes to area
How would you like to get a notice in the mail stating you are the winner of $75,000? A Cherokee Village man received an envelope containing a notification that he was the winner of $75,000 payable in one lump ...
- Alcohol measure on ballot resisted
Two Sharp County residents have filed lawsuits in attempts to keep an alcohol issue off the county's November ballot, including one who requested a temporary injunction Monday that would delay the referendum if ...
- Purse stolen from parking lot; suspects arrested
Betty Forehand got an unexpected surprise Aug. 20 when she returned to her car after shopping in Wal-Mart -- her purse had been stolen.