The Cabot Planning Commission Meeting, last week, approved the site plans and final plats for Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled to build two shelter homes.  The homes are par... An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or click here to request access if you have a subscription but do not know your login information. Username Password Remember Me     Forgot Password The post Building plans for homes for disabled adults get approval from commission first appeared on The Arkansas Leader ..read more

Barbara Allen Chamblee, 82, formerly of Ward, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully on April 25 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was a devoted mother and Mamaw who loved spending time with her family. Her favorite pastimes were taking her son, Mark, to town to shop for bargains and taking care of her grandchildren.  She was member of First Baptist Church of Ward,. She worked at Timex and later retired from Maybelline L’Oreal. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Jackson and Doris Walker; her husband, Dewey Chamblee; a brother, Dennis Walker; and a  sister ..read more

Hello, my name is Donna Beth McElroy Jones. I came into this world on Aug. 24, 1958, in Arkansas, and I left much earlier than planned on April 17. While I am in the bright sunshine of heavenly eternity, I wanted so much more time with my amazing best friend and husband, David; my Alabama daughters, Brandy and Ali, who David brought into our life these 15 years together; and more time with our seven house pet children and with all my life-long McElroy and Jones family and friends! DeWitt and Ruby McElroy raised me and my brothers, James and Gary, in Gravel Ridge. I enjoyed my 25-year career as ..read more

Linda Lou Nipper Stevens, 84, of Cabot, was born Nov. 3, 1939, in Antioch to Elmer and Rothie (Glover) Nipper.   She passed away April 25.  Linda was devoted to God and her family.  She enjoyed working in her flowers and, when she was able, volunteered in the kitchen at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church student ministry’s after school program.  She was happiest when spending time with her grandkids. Linda is survived by her husband, Gerald Stevens; a son, Ron (Susan) Stevens; a daughter, Tina (Mark) Stoll; seven grandchildren, David Stevens, Cody Stevens, Clint (Karly) Stevens ..read more

The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce is launching the Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame to foster unity, honor cultural richness and amplify the voices of those whose stories have woven the fabric of our state.  Nominations for the inaugural 2024 Induction Class are now open.  “The Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony stands as a testament to our commitment to diversity, inclusivity and community engagement. This groundbreaking event will annually bring together leaders, visionaries and community members to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Latinos who have signific ..read more

“Jacksonville’s bones are great,” said Robert Birch, Jacksonville’s new economic development director, in an interview with the Leader. He will expound on that at the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce... An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or click here to request access if you have a subscription but do not know your login information. Username Password Remember Me     Forgot Password The post Jacksonville economic developer to speak to chamber on Friday first appeared on The Arkansas Leader ..read more

The Cabot Strawberry Festival,  presented by the Junior Auxiliary, is Thursday through Saturday in downtown Cabot.  There will be strawberries, vendor booths, a carnival, live music and foo... An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or click here to request access if you have a subscription but do not know your login information. The post Cabot Strawberry Festival this weekend, May 2-4 first appeared on The Arkansas Leader ..read more

The Cabot School District has hired Troy Campbell, from Vilonia School District as the new Cabot Panthers Head Boys Basketball Coach.  His first day as a Panther was Monday. Campbell served as ... An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or click here to request access if you have a subscription but do not know your login information. The post Cabot hires Troy Campbell as head boys basketball coach first appeared on The Arkansas Leader ..read more

Larry High, 81, started The Cabot Patch farm after retiring as a high school coach. (Jeffrey Smith/Leader photo) As the Cabot Strawberry Festival takes place downtown this weekend, the Cabot Patch w... An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or click here to request access if you have a subscription but do not know your login information. The post Strawberries: A Life Story first appeared on The Arkansas Leader ..read more

“It’s All Here” - Cabot released its new $35,550 logo and motto and a redesigned website this month.  The stylized C is being used for the city’s marketing efforts in regional tourism, econo... An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or click here to request access if you have a subscription but do not know your login information. Username Password Remember Me     Forgot Password The post Cabot has new $35,550 logo and restyled website first appeared on The Arkansas Leader ..read more