Westside Eagle Observer

Westside Eagle Observer Newspaper for Gentry, Gravette, Decatur, and Western Benton County

Decatur celebrates its soccer heroes.
06/04/2026

Decatur celebrates its soccer heroes.

DECATUR -- Decatur High School boys' athletic teams had tried for over a century to bring home a state title.

The 2026 Benton County Farm Family of the Year was announced today.
06/01/2026

The 2026 Benton County Farm Family of the Year was announced today.

MAYSVILLE -- The multi-generational operation of Pat and Whitny Haley, along with partners Leon and Beverly Whiteside (Whitny's parents), has been selected as the 2026 Benton County Farm Family of the Year.

This is a shift back to more traditional teaching and studying.
06/01/2026

This is a shift back to more traditional teaching and studying.

GENTRY -- Students will be reintroduced to pencils and paper in the 2026-2027 school year, as the conversation continues about a district-wide transition to a balanced instructional model.

Pencil and paper to return to the classroom for Gentry students.
06/01/2026

Pencil and paper to return to the classroom for Gentry students.

GENTRY -- Students will be reintroduced to pencils and paper in the 2026-2027 school year, as the conversation continues about a district-wide transition to a balanced instructional model.

Stem cell donor drive by Gravette Kiwanis and OCH.
05/29/2026

Stem cell donor drive by Gravette Kiwanis and OCH.

GRAVETTE -- On Friday, May 1, the Gravette Kiwanis Club and Ozarks Community Hospital sponsored a stem cell donation drive. The drive was to benefit persons with leukemia, lymphoma, and many blood disorders. For some patients with these disorders, a bone marrow transplant may be the only cure. This....

Decatur graduates received diplomas on Friday.
05/26/2026

Decatur graduates received diplomas on Friday.

SILOAM SPRINGS -- The Decatur High School Class of 2026 celebrated its commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Bill George Arena on the campus of John Brown University, honoring the achievements of its 38 graduating seniors as they prepare for post-secondary education and career paths.

Congratulations to Decatur's championship soccer team!
05/26/2026

Congratulations to Decatur's championship soccer team!

HOT SPRINGS -- Someone had to go home with a loss.

Decatur’s legal battle with Tulsa over wastewater permit explained.
05/24/2026

Decatur’s legal battle with Tulsa over wastewater permit explained.

DECATUR -- City Attorney Tom Kieklak took the floor May 11 at the Decatur City Council meeting to break down the back-and-forth legal dispute between Tulsa and Decatur.

Gravette graduates 130.
05/22/2026

Gravette graduates 130.

GRAVETTE -- One hundred and thirty seniors crossed the stage to receive their diplomas in a full Lions Den Arena on Saturday morning.

Gentry graduated 157 in the large class of 2026.
05/20/2026

Gentry graduated 157 in the large class of 2026.

SILOAM SPRINGS -- A large class of 157 Gentry High School seniors walked across the stage in Bill George Arena on the John Brown University campus in Siloam Springs on Sunday afternoon to receive their diplomas and celebrate the major milestone in their lives.

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