Stories by Annette Beard

Hundreds of children given supplies More than 270 children were served in the annual Back to School Bash Saturday at Pea Ridge First Baptist Church. The school supply give away sponsored by the church and Bright Futures depends on donat... August 8, 2023

Teachers feted at annual fair The annual teacher fair for the Pea Ridge School District was held Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in the Pea Ridge High School arena. Business, colleges, organizations and churches set up tables handing out it... August 8, 2023

All requests approved All requests that appeared before the Pea Ridge Planning Commission were approved Tuesday, Aug. 1. The meeting began with two items presented in public hearings. Only one person spoke on one of the is... August 8, 2023

And a one, and a two… Congressman Steve Womack briefly directed the musicians with the Northwest Arkansas Heritage Brass Ensemble as they performed Civil War period music Saturday for the celebration at the Pea Ridge Natio... August 8, 2023

Flames confined to dryer Firefighters found a clothes dryer on fire when they arrived at the house on Farrell Street Saturday afternoon. Pea Ridge Fire-EMS Department personnel were assisted by firefighters from Little Flock ... August 8, 2023

Families involve times of gain and loss My uncle passed away this week. For some, those words may not carry much emotional weight. For others, it may remind them of a painful loss. And, just a few days before he died, his youngest granddaug... August 8, 2023

Several gather for crafty evening Before the shutdown forced by government restrictions in response to covid, a craft gathering met monthly at the Pea Ridge Community Library. Now, they're meeting again. The group meets from 5 to 8 p.... August 8, 2023

Career is culmination of life-long dream All of her life, Tiffany Pulliam, says she wanted to be a veterinarian. "I really can't think of anything I would have wanted to do more," she said. She said she received a cat for a Christmas gift wh... August 1, 2023

Storms downed power lines Crews from Southwestern Electric Power Company worked from midnight until mid-morning Monday after strong winds during storms Sunday caused a tree to fall on electric lines at the intersection of Nort... August 1, 2023

Water audit was favorable The city's Water Utilities Department received a favorable report on its audit presented by David Eaton with Przybysz & Associates at the July 18 City Council meeting. "The financial statements ar... August 1, 2023

One man injured in cycle crash Excessive speed was a factor in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash Tuesday afternoon on Arkansas Highway 94 north of town. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, Pea Ridge police, Fire and Ambulanc... August 1, 2023

Library adopts new policy A new state law that becomes effective Aug. 1 prompted a city ordinance to aid the library in complying with the new state law. State Act 372 of 2023 was signed by the governor on March 31. It outline... August 1, 2023

OPINION: Blessings, burdens are inextricably interwoven It seems my gardens are actually a salad bar for the deer. My hostas and hydrangeas are pruned nightly by my visitors and seldom left alone long enough to bloom. As much as I enjoy seeing the deer, I'... August 1, 2023

Blaze destroyed costly hay, barn Wyatt Jump and Haliegh Bates were driving on Arkansas Highway 72 Sunday evening just before dusk when they saw fire in the big hay barn on Jac's Ranch. The couple immediately called 911 to report the ... July 25, 2023

See serves two decades Mayor Nathan See was surprised with the presentation of a plaque and a small celebration after the regular City Council meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2023. See, who was hired in 2003 to work in the Street... July 25, 2023

Six apply for Planning Commission Six people submitted resumes to the mayor to apply for the open position on the Pea Ridge Planning Commission. Mayor Nathan See said each of the applicants have been asked to be present for the Aug. 1... July 25, 2023

School supplies free to children Continuing a years-long tradition, members of the First Baptist Church, along with Bright Futures and many volunteers, will hosted a Back to School Bash Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, to provide school suppl... July 25, 2023

Splish, splash — having fun! Several youngsters were enjoying the cooling water from the splash pad at the Pea Ridge City Park. July 25, 2023

Vacation time is over; it’s good to be home Summer vacation from school is more than half over. Classes resume Monday, Aug. 14, in Pea Ridge and for many neighboring school districts. Many people have gone on vacations, been involved in Vacatio... July 25, 2023

Pea Ridge Police Reports Friday, July 7 1:19 p.m. Police were dispatched to Vapor World for a report of forgery involving someone attempting to pay for product with a "fake $50 bill." As a result of the investigation, police ... July 25, 2023

Love of outdoors drives camping expeditions The seeds of a passion for the outdoors and camping were sown decades ago in Jessica Grady, city planning director, who grew up involved in Girls Scouts, beginning with a Brownie troop. "I grew up as ... July 18, 2023

Cars collided Pea Ridge Police, Fire and Ambulance personnel worked a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Slack Street (Ark. Hwy. 72) and Ross Salvage Road Monday, July 10. There were no injuries reported.... July 18, 2023

School District to buy land The offer and acceptance of land purchase was approved unanimously by the Pea Ridge School Board "We had the opportunity to purchase 15 acres from Carroll Electric for $28,614 an acre, which is a real... July 18, 2023

School OKs improvement plans; new teachers hired Principals from each campus presented the improvement plans for their building at the Monday, July 10, School Board meeting. All five board members were present. "We do this every year in July," said ... July 18, 2023

Life happens when waiting on ‘normal’ For many years I wrote a column entitled Out of Mind for the Benton County Daily Democrat (which became the Benton County Daily Record in 1988). The title was intended to be a double entendre -- meani... July 18, 2023

Enhancing public spaces within community The city of Pea Ridge is one of three entities in northwest Arkansas that received an $80,000 grant from Project for Public Spaces for direct funding for physical and programmatic improvements as well... July 11, 2023

Rezone paves the way for a new restaurant Three requests for rezoning property were approved by the Pea Ridge Planning Commission with little public comment. Approving the rezone request from agricultural to commercial for six acres at 10348 ... July 11, 2023

Family, pets are safe The home of Jason and Rebecca Bevill was damaged by fire just before midnight on Monday, July 3, 2023. Jason Bevill said he and his teen-age children had been shooting fireworks and he had asked the y... July 11, 2023

Snakes are not slimy! Children and their parents enjoyed a program at the Pea Ridge Community Library Friday, July 7, by Chris Pistole, interpreter of Hobbs State Park. There are 52 state parks in Arkansas, Pistole said, a... July 11, 2023

OPINION: How many friendships can you maintain? How many friends do you have? Do you count all of your social media contacts as friends? While Facebook contacts are referred to as "friends," are each and every one of your contacts on Facebook someo... July 11, 2023

Candles signify hope, illumining the darkness; Vigil goers remember Apple As darkness descended over the city, tiny flickers of light from candles illuminated the west side of the parking lot at White Oak station Monday, June 26, 2023. Police Chief Lynn Hahn welcomed the cr... July 4, 2023

Cottingham joins FD as inspector; Decades of experience will benefit city With more than two decades of experience in the fire service, retired firefighter, paramedic John Cottingham will be a valuable asset to the city, according to Mayor Nathan See and Fire Chief Clint Bo... July 4, 2023

City adds bike racks Three bright green bicycle racks have been added to the Pea Ridge community. "I think it aids us to be a more bike friendly community," Mayor Nathan See said. "We will do more of these." "We appreciat... July 4, 2023

City staff increased by four Four people have been added to the city staff to meet the ever increasing demands of the growing city. A fire inspector, electrical inspector and two Street Department employees have been added, accor... July 4, 2023

Intense training prepares officers for dramatic situations Chaos. "We have a report of shots fired," a radio voice stated. "No school SRO on scene." "School has initiated lock down procedures." As the radio dispatcher made the announcements, police officers f... July 4, 2023

Historical Society seeks new members Members of the Pea Ridge Historical Society are trying to promote the history of the city and want people to know about the society and the museum. Mayor Nathan See visited the group recently. "Some p... July 4, 2023

Special needs considered for park The mother of children with special needs spoke to city officials during a public hearing at the beginning of the City Council meeting Tuesday, June 20. "I'm a local business owner and a mother of 8-y... June 27, 2023

Apple’s monument installed Apple's monument installed Annette Beard/Pea Ridge TIMES The monument honoring Pea Ridge Police Officer Kevin Apple, killed in the line of duty June 26, 2021, was installed Sunday, June 25. P... June 27, 2023

Crowds enjoy hot summer festival & fireworks It was a hot summer Sunday for the 16th annual Freedom Fest gathering and fireworks display. And, although some people waited for the shade from the trees extended across the center of the law in fron... June 27, 2023

Parade goers braved the heat The sun was unrelenting as temperatures rose to nearly 100 degrees, but the participants of the annual Pea Ridge Summer Parade did not flinch. Winners and first runners-up of the eight pageants held F... June 27, 2023

Motorcycles ride for Apple Motorcycles ride for Apple Annette Beard/Pea Ridge TIMES Miss Pea Ridge Kayleigh Mathis has chosen Got Your 6ix Project Inc. as her service project. Got Your 6ix sponsored the Kevin Apple Me... June 27, 2023

Fireworks illuminated skies o’er Pea Ridge Fireworks illuminated skies o'er Pea Ridge. Annette Beard/Pea Ridge TIMES The Freedom Fest fireworks show for 2023 was attended by hundreds of people Sunday night. The fireworks were donated ... June 27, 2023

Having fun at parade Having fun at parade Annette Beard/Pea Ridge TIMES Hadley "Tooter" May McBurnet, third runner-up for Little Miss Pea Ridge, used a fan to seek relief from the heat while lining up for the Sum... June 27, 2023

Council conducts business with little discussion Most items on the City Council agenda were approved with little or no discussion. Items had been discussed at length the previous week in a council work session. City Council member Nadine Telgemeier ... June 27, 2023

OPINION: Many hands make the work light Many hands make the work light, my great-grandmother often said. It's an adage well worth remembering. This past weekend, many people benefited from the team-work and volunteerism of people from sever... June 27, 2023

School Board elects officers; adds SPED staff Mindy Cawthon will continue as the president of the Pea Ridge School Board. Other officers, as voted on by board members, will be Sarah Saragusa as vice president; John Dye for secretary; and Ryan Hec... June 20, 2023

Salary for city clerk clarified by council What began as a job "doing a little typing" 46 years ago, grew and evolved as the city grew, resulting in Sandy Button holding three jobs with the city. Button, first employed by the city of Pea Ridge... June 20, 2023

Billing software upgrades requested Preparing for the regular monthly city Council meeting, council members and city officials met in a work session Tuesday, June 13, to discuss items of business that were to be presented for final deci... June 20, 2023

Chain reactions explored Two staff members -- Ashlee Bailey, educational programs manager, and Kalyn Campbell -- from the Amazeum visited the Pea Ridge Community Library Friday and helped children learn about chain reactions ... June 20, 2023

Freedom Fest and Summer Parade are Sunday Fireworks will explode in the skies over Pea Ridge Sunday night for the 16th annual Freedom Fest. A summer parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25, and travel south on Weston Street from the Ju... June 20, 2023

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