LaVonne Jobe Hinkley

 LaVonne Jobe Hinkley, 85, of Batesville, Ark., and an Eldred native, passed…

Ask a Trooper: Wrong Way Drivers

Question: It seems there are far too many wrong way drivers. On 4-lane and 2 lane roadways, what should drivers do if they encounter a wrong-way driver? Answer: Great question as this is a very dangerous situation.

Scruffy Tails Humane Society gives presentation to City Council

Scruffy Tails Humane Society, formerly known as the Humane Society of Polk County, gave a presentation to the City Council at their June 13 meeting and went over their history, mission, vision, financial overview, recent improvements, services provided, projects and future plans in hopes to connect better with the council and community. Humane Society board members Nancy Sykes and Diane Christianson, and manager, Nicole Heskin, each spoke about what the shelter has been up to.