Stories by Annette Beard

Homecoming celebrated Sydney Spears was crowned Homecoming Queen by Paige Brown, the 2021 Homecoming Queen, as her escort, Mason Harling, and attendants Josie Kate Jacobs and Jaxon Edwards looked on. September 27, 2022

Spears crowned Homecoming Queen 2022 Senior Sydney Spears was named Homecoming Queen for 2022 during Homecoming festivities Friday, Sept. 23. The 17-year-old daughter of Jared and Emily Spears, Miss Spears has been in Pea Ridge schools s... September 27, 2022

Five seek Council, three want Planning seats Five people have applied for the City Council seat and three for the Planning Commission seat available. Applicants for the Planning Commission seat, expected to be vacated by Patrick Wheeless, are Je... September 27, 2022

Council member White calls for more discussion on entertainment district Discussion of a proposed entertainment district consumed the majority of the September City Council meeting which lasted about three-quarters of an hour. The district had initially been proposed for t... September 27, 2022

Farm land rezoned Thirty acres on East Arkansas Highway 72 was rezoned from agricultural to residential (R-2) by the City Council Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the regular meeting. The land, owned by Kinny Creek Development, i... September 27, 2022

Artist, teacher, volunteer, inveterate learner dies at 101 Learn one new thing each year! That's the secret to a fulfilling, long life said Wanda Roe as she approached her 100th birthday nearly two years ago. Roe, born Wanda Finley, recalled being given that ... September 27, 2022

VFW, Beta Alpha cook for St. Jude’s Members of Beta Alpha and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8109, Pea Ridge, joined forces cooking and selling chicken Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, as a fundraiser. TIMES photograph by Annette B... September 27, 2022

Homecoming Parade elicits excitement Homecoming Parade elicits excitement    TIMES photographs by Annette Beard School students and staff and city residents lined the north end of Weston Street to cheer students and athlet... September 27, 2022

10 days ’till the Mule Jump! 10 days 'till the Mule Jump! September 27, 2022

Seniors advised by police Several people attended the Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. September 27, 2022

Weather Forecast Thursday, Sept. 29 Sunny High: 72° Low: 47° Friday, Sept. 30 Sunny High: 74° Low: 49° Saturday, Oct. 1 Sunny High: 80° Low: 53° Sunday, Oct. 2 Sunny High: 82° Low: 54° Monday, Oct. 3 Mostly sunny High... September 27, 2022

Easy Meatball Dinner Recipe from the kitchen of DiAnnaWallace Easy Meatball Dinner Recipe from the kitchen of DiAnnaWallace Recipes To Remember Women's Business Association 1 pkg. frozen meatballs 1 can milk 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 tsp. Rosemary seasoning... September 27, 2022

Pre-apprecentiship program OKd In partnership with the Arkansas Construction Education Foundation, Pea Ridge school officials have begun a pre-apprenticeship program for eligible seniors at Pea Ridge High School, according to super... September 20, 2022

School bus drivers are needed The Pea Ridge School District currently has open positions for school bus drivers, according to school superintendent Keith Martin, who said many districts are experiencing shortages of bus drivers. H... September 20, 2022

Council member is sought for Ward 2 As no one filed to run for the one of the available City Council seats, city officials will appoint a City Council member. No one filed to run for the seat in the November election. There will be six ... September 20, 2022

Home-made pies auctioned Home-made pies auctioned TIMES photographs by Annette Beard Terry Dean, PRHS graduate of 1975 and vice president of the board of directors for the Pea Ridge Alumni Association, was excited ab... September 20, 2022

Blackhawk umbrellas for sale Blackhawk umbrellas for sale September 20, 2022

Seven maids selected for Blackhawk Homecoming Seven Pea Ridge High School seniors have been named homecoming maids for 2022. They are Sydney Spears, McKyah Lipscomb, Addison Power, Hannah Cline, Nayra Torres, Zoey Daugherty and Alyssa Jamison. Th... September 20, 2022

Chicken in Ditch sold by Band Boosters The Pea Ridge Band Boosters will host a Chicken in the Ditch fundraiser beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, on the corner of Weston Street and West Pickens Road. Come support Pea Ridge Band. Chicke... September 20, 2022

Blackhawk Golf seniors Caleb Brewer, not pictured Garrett Bell J.J. Beck September 20, 2022

OPINION: Autumn in the Ozarks means football and mules jumping This Friday, Sept. 22, is the autumnal equinox -- the first official day of autumn. Autumn in the Ozarks includes: • Football -- Blackhawks and Razorbacks; • Gathering and selling black wa... September 20, 2022

Entertainment District proposal nixed by planners A proposed Entertainment District for the area north of Slack Street between Carr Street and North Curtis Avenue was turned down by the city Planning Commission after hearing from numerous area busine... September 13, 2022

School budget explained to board members; Personnel is the greatest investment Explaining the $22 million budget of the Pea Ridge School District to three new School Board members was one of the main reasons school officials held a study session Thursday, Sept. 8. Adam Yager was... September 13, 2022

Home FFL approved City Planning Commission members approved a home occupation request, a rezoning request, a large scale development and a variance at the regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6.Chairman Al Fowler questioned ... September 13, 2022

Blackhawk boys cross country seniors Owen Reynolds, not pictured Grandon Grant Nickolas Galbraith Garrett Jacobs Sebasttien Mullikin Nick Reiter Jacob Stein September 13, 2022

Twisted final TD tackle In the last scoring play of the Friday night football game in Huntsville, Blackhawk senior Kayden Rains, No. 3, was brought down in the end zone resulting in a final score of 35-6 for the Blackhawks o... September 13, 2022

Blackhawk Jr. High football team 2022 Jersey No.^Name^Grade No. 2^Logan Leudtke^9th No. 4/3^Mason Singh^9th No. 8^Landon Perry^9th No. 12^Brayden Carranza^8th No. 13/14^Nicholas Allen^9th No. 19/17^Tristan German^9th No. 20^Jace Benge^9th... September 13, 2022

OPINION: Child training isn’t for the faint of heart The first column upon my return to northwest Arkansas after a decade in southeast Missouri, on Jan. 11, 2006: "'Out of my mind' was coined many years ago as a double entendre -- signifying either that... September 13, 2022

New PD SUVs replace aging, well-worn fleet The supply chain delays that have hampered product availability throughout the country affected the Pea Ridge Police Department Six new Durangos ordered earlier this year have just been delivered. One... September 6, 2022

Pancakes — and more — served For more photographs, go to the PRT gallery at https://tnebc.nwaonline.com/photos/. TIMES photographs by Annette Beard Daniel Ash, 2, children of Adam and Leann Ash of Gateway, enjoyed the an... September 6, 2022

Hall videotapes practices Videotaping each of the Blackhawk football practices and games is volunteer/intern manager Kyle Hall, a former Blackhawk. Hall graduated from Pea Ridge High School in 2020. He said he is a second-year... September 6, 2022

Lady Blackhawk Golf Lady Blackhawk Golf members are junior Maebre Peal; sophomores Kara Bowie, Caley Hightower and Lynden Osborn; and freshman Savannah Young. September 6, 2022

Jr. High Blackhawk cross country boys Seventh-grade Teagan Hackler Cash David Lane Booher Eighth-grade Justin LeRoux Colin Slocum Cade Cops Gavin Ora Chandon Nichols Brandon Jacobson Ninth-grade Kyle Vermilyea Boston Powell Evan Wilkerson... September 6, 2022

Jr. High Lady Blackhawks cross country Seventh-grade Paisley Tillman Alexis Hall Kierstan Ohler Bella Meyers Georgia Spears Lainne Powers Eighth-grade Ada Lark Leslie Perez Kairi McIntuff Kenzie Weston Patricia Thorpe Ninth-grade Lillie Co... September 6, 2022

OPINION: Honor, appreciate grandparents for their influence Next Sunday, Sept. 11, is National Grandparents Day, established 43 years ago. In a day when there is a "national" day for everything -- from ice cream to dogs to honey, this is one that should not be... September 6, 2022

‘Entertainment District’ proposed in city; On Planning Commission agenda Tuesday, Sept. 6 An ordinance establishing an "entertainment district" was initially on the agenda for the August city council meeting. It is to be presented during a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the ... September 5, 2022

Granny’s still blesses children Though many have set aside their needles and sewing machines, the former members of Granny's Quilts of Love are still blessing children at Arkansas Children's Hospital through an endowment set up when... August 30, 2022

Student population continues to increase; more teachers needed Student enrollment continues to increase dramatically, according to school superintendent Keith Martin, who said he foresees more growth in the years to come as more houses are built in town. For the ... August 30, 2022

Go, Blackhawks! Blackhawk cheerleader Ricky Rowlee raised a cheer during the first home game of the 2022 fall season Friday night, Aug. 26, 2022. The varsity Blackhawk cheerleaders are coached by Courtney Hurst. August 30, 2022

Varsity Lady Blackhawk cross country Emily Scott, 10th grade Raelynn Raines, 10th grade Brylee Hardy, 10th grade Harley Ingram, 10th grade Leah Adkins, 10th grade Kylee Tidwell, 11th grade RyLee Raines, 11th grade Ava Pippin, 11th grade ... August 30, 2022

The ‘Voice of the Blackhawks’ is still strong and clear "The Voice of the Blackhawks" since 1978, Jim Cheek has announced Blackhawk athletes and plays for more than 40 years. Cheek declines any special recognition, deferring to the men who work with him in... August 30, 2022

Mayor was honorary captain Long-time Pea Ridge mayor, Jackie Crabtree, was introduced to the referee Friday night immediately before the game. He was invited to serve as an honorary captain with the football players who served ... August 30, 2022

Chain gang serves well Members of the Blackhawk chain gang are Marty Adams, Jon Anderson, Josh Carney and Michael Ogburn. August 30, 2022

Blakhawk boys golf The Blackhawk boys golf team is coached by Dalton Palarino. The team includes seniors J.J. Beck, Garrett Bell, Caleb Brewer and Nikolas Galbraith; sophomores Edwin Bertola, C.J. Brouhard, Kole Kasisch... August 30, 2022

Coaches corner: Cross country A native of Pea Ridge and graduate of Pea Ridge High School, coach Heather Wade is beginning her 17th year on staff with the Pea Ridge School District. She is the head boys and girls cross country coa... August 30, 2022

Varsity Blackhawk cross country boys Trey Bounds, Soph. Harper Geren, Soph. Jackson Turner, Soph. Cameron Smith, Soph. Cade Keith, Soph. Wyatt Dodson, Soph. Preston Wheeless, Soph. Parker Tilman, Soph. Sammy Wilkerson, Soph. Seth Wilkers... August 30, 2022

Let’s go, Hawks! Sixth-grade Pee Wee Blackhawks rushed onto the field in Blackhawk Stadium, passing through the inflatable Hawks head behind the varsity Blackhawks before the Friday night game. August 30, 2022

Jr. High Lady Blackhawk volleyball competes Lady Blackhawk volleyball competed against Southwest/Lakeside (TriMatch) at Pea Ridge Thursday, Aug. 25. The Lady Blackhawks are coached by Rachel Hartley and Elzie Yoder. TIMES photographs b... August 30, 2022

School staff honored for length of service Several school employees were honored for serving five years for the Pea Ridge School District. Employees who have completed five years of service to the Pea Ridge School District include Andrea Mondy... August 30, 2022

Pea Ridge National Military Park news Artillery programs scheduled Pea Ridge National Military Park will conduct Civil War artillery programs on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Artillery demonstrations are scheduled for 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. ... August 30, 2022

Stories by Annette Beard

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