Westside Eagle Observer

10/31/2025

Gravette home of fittest teacher in the country!

GRAVETTE -- Physical education teacher and head track coach, Madie Edwards, was ranked the No. 1 Fittest Educator in the U.S. and No. 2 worldwide in the 2025 CrossFit Service Cup. In the broader CrossFit season for the year, Edwards earned a spot among the top one percent of athletes in the world.

10/30/2025

$20.5 million secured by Gentry School Board for Strategic Facility Plan kickoff

GENTRY -- In a significant step toward addressing growth and modernizing facilities, the Gentry School Board voted at a special meeting on October 16 to accept the low bid for $20,485,000 in Construction Bonds, Series 2025. This financing greenlights the initial phase of the district's strategic fac...

10/29/2025

School computer tech got promoted in Decatur.

DECATUR -- The Decatur School Board formalized a key administrative change and approved the district's monthly financial status during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

10/28/2025

The Pioneers are headed for a scoreboard upgrade!

GENTRY -- The Gentry School Board on Thursday unanimously approved two major initiatives aimed at upgrading athletic facilities and expanding opportunities for students: a partnership for a new LED video scoreboard and the conditional acceptance of a donated softball locker room facility. Both items...

10/27/2025

Way to go, Gentry FFA!

10/24/2025

More homecoming pics...

GENTRY -- Alexis Lopez was crowned the 2025 Gentry High School Homecoming Queen at the annual ceremony held Friday night during the Pioneer Football Homecoming festivities. The theme for this year's event was "There's no place like HOMEcoming."

10/24/2025

https://www.eagleobserver.com/news/2025/oct/24/gentry-school-board-approves-video-scoreboard/

GENTRY -- The Gentry School Board on Thursday unanimously approved two major initiatives aimed at upgrading athletic facilities and expanding opportunities for students: a partnership for a new LED video scoreboard and the conditional acceptance of a donated softball locker room facility. Both items...

10/24/2025

https://www.eagleobserver.com/news/2025/oct/24/gentry-school-board-secures-205-million-for/

GENTRY -- In a significant step toward addressing growth and modernizing facilities, the Gentry School Board voted at a special meeting on October 16 to accept the low bid for $20,485,000 in Construction Bonds, Series 2025. This financing greenlights the initial phase of the district's strategic fac...

10/24/2025

Highfill Trunk or Treat has been rescheduled.

HIGHFILL -- The annual Highfill Trunk or Treat event has been rescheduled due to anticipated poor weather. Originally set for Saturday, Oct. 25, the family-friendly event will now take place on Halloween night, Friday, Oct. 31.

10/23/2025

Changes coming for Highfill.

HIGHFILL -- The Highfill City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 14, approved a sweeping package of ordinances and resolutions, including new regulations for fi****ms and fireworks, and the official adoption of a framework for development impact fees.

10/22/2025

Decatur might see a new stretch of Highway 59 through town.

DECATUR -- Mayor Bob Tharp, at the Oct. 13 city council meeting, presented the results of a corridor study by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT).

10/21/2025

Gentry Public Library had some Pioneer visitors at story time.