The England Democrat

12/05/2025

📢 Reminder for Seniors & Caregivers: Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 7

Time is running out! Medicare Open Enrollment wraps up Dec. 7, and this is your last chance to review or change your coverage for 2026.

If you need to update your plan, compare options, or make sure your prescriptions are covered, now’s the time to act. After Dec. 7, most changes can’t be made until next year’s enrollment period.

✔️ Review your plan
✔️ Check drug coverage
✔️ Make any needed changes before the deadline

Don’t wait! December 7th is almost here!

The open enrollment deadline for Medicare is approaching, but navigating Medicare can be challenging for those who are new to the system. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers, court…

12/05/2025

📣 U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford to Headline “Harvest for Hope” Concert at Arkansas Pecan Festival

Come on out THIS Saturday!

City of Keo

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, discussed his upcoming appearance in south Lonoke County at next weekend’s Arkansas Pecan Festival in Keo. At the end of the festival, Crawford’s b…

12/05/2025

12/03/2025

Seth Summerside of Keo Fish Farms talks about the Harvest for Hope concert after the Arkansas Pecan Festival on TV!

12/02/2025

🎄 FINAL WEEK: England Police Department Christmas Toy Drive! 🎄

The England Police Department is entering the last week of its Christmas Toy Drive, held in partnership with the Dollar General in Humnoke, and the community has already shown incredible generosity. Dozens of new toys have been collected for local children in need!

🧸 Deadline to donate:
Thursday, December 4 at 4:00 PM

📍 Drop-off location: England Police Department
🕗 Drop-off hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

All toys will be distributed to England children through a local charity to ensure they reach families who need a little extra joy this holiday season.

For more information, call 501-842-2311.

Let’s make sure every child wakes up to something special this Christmas! 🎁✨

12/01/2025

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11/30/2025

What the heck is happening in England?! December 🎄⛄️

11/30/2025

🧡 As the seasons change, many in our community start to feel a shift in mood, energy, or stress levels, and it’s more common than you think.

Editor’s note: Dr. Zoe Weeks, MD, M.Ed. the author of this guest commentary, specializes in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics with ARCare. She serves England and surrounding communities. As the se…

11/30/2025

📣 Hey y’all, mark your calendars! The Arkansas Pecan Festival is happening in Keo, AR on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, 10 AM–3 PM.

Plans for the upcoming Arkansas Pecan Festival in Keo are in full swing, but there’s one crucial component of the celebration that everyone is watching closely: pecans. Arkansas has yet to have som…

11/24/2025

🦃A Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Travis Wyly🤎

Editor’s note: Dr. Travis Wyly has been in chiropractic and natural healthcare practice for over 40 years. He is the founder of England Chiropractic & Nutrition and drwyly.com. The opinions exp…

11/24/2025

🫶🏽Communities Step Up During SNAP Delay

As Arkansas families waited for delayed November SNAP benefits, local food pantries, churches, businesses, and volunteers helped fill the gap.

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) said last week that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries should expect to receive full benefit amounts for November, and th…