Westside Eagle Observer

07/09/2025

The countdown to Gravette Day begins, so don't forget to sign up for the parade!😁

07/09/2025

Hey Gentry Public School Parents and Caregivers, we need your help!
We’re excited to share some great news: thanks to a new law, breakfast will now be free for all students starting this fall!
We’re also working toward an even bigger goal—making lunch free for every student, regardless of income. But to get there, we need your help.
Whether or not you believe your family qualifies, we are asking every household to complete and return the Free & Reduced Lunch Application. This information helps determine whether our district qualifies for additional state and federal funding that could allow us to offer free lunch to all students as early as the 2026–2027 school year.
We understand that not every family will qualify, but your completed application still matters. The number of returned applications directly impacts our ability to expand access to free meals in the future.
Remember, your provided information is kept confidential and only one application needs to be filled out per family. Here is the link to our online application.
https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
If you need any assistance with the application process please contact Robin Capps at 479-736-2263 or Robin’s email address is [email protected].
Please keep in mind that while we can’t guarantee free lunch for the 2026–2027 school year, the more applications we receive, the better our chances. Thank you for supporting our students and helping us move closer to providing free meals for all. GO PIONEERS!

07/09/2025

https://www.eagleobserver.com/news/2025/jul/08/gravette-to-celebrate-132nd-anniversary/

GRAVETTE -- The 132nd anniversary of the founding of Gravette will be observed on Saturday, August 9, 2025, with Gravette Day, an annual festival that includes a parade, 5K race, live music, art show, pageants, and more. This year's theme is "Celebrating our Past, Building our Future."

07/09/2025

https://www.eagleobserver.com/news/2025/jul/08/northwest-arkansas-near-the-end-of-the-line-on/

What is the largest hurdle facing Northwest Arkansas' continued growth? The ability to add toilets and drains.

07/09/2025

https://www.eagleobserver.com/news/2025/jul/08/gentry-schools-implement-bell-to-bell-cell-phone/

GENTRY -- The Gentry School District has officially implemented a "bell-to-bell" no-cell-phone policy for students, restricting the possession and use of personal electronic devices throughout the entire instructional day. The new policy, which aligns with recent Arkansas state law, aims to enhance....

07/09/2025

https://www.eagleobserver.com/news/2025/jul/09/benton-county-prosecutors-wont-pursue-theft/

BENTONVILLE -- Prosecutors aren't pursuing charges against a man who confessed to stealing a car. His admissions came after one of the investigating officers allowed someone into the interview room to beat him.

07/09/2025

https://www.eagleobserver.com/news/2025/jul/08/freedom-fest-draws-huge-crowds-to-gentrys-july/

GENTRY -- Crowds again gathered in the Gentry City Park to celebrate the July 4th Independence Day holiday on Friday.

06/04/2025

GRAVETTE -- The remains of a U.S. soldier who died in the D-Day Normandy invasion during World War II have been identified as those of a Benton County native.

06/04/2025

This year's Gravette Day Grand Marshal is🥁:
Susan Holland, beloved reporter and member of our community!
Don't forget to sign up for the parade. This year's theme is: "Celebrating our Past, Building our Future!"
Sign up at: https://www.gravettear.com/gravette-day-1 Susan Holland

05/17/2025

Lady Lions lose heartbreaker in seventh inning

GRAVETTE -- The Gravette Lady Lions saw their state playoff run end in heartbreaking fashion Friday, falling 8-7 to the Gosnell Lady Pirates on a walk-off play in the bottom of the seventh inning.

05/16/2025

SILOAM SPRINGS -- A four-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. 412 and Arkansas 59 left resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries Wednesday.

05/16/2025

The Gentry Lady Pioneers' season came to a close today in round two of the state playoffs.

GENTRY -- The Gentry Lady Pioneers saw their season come to an end Friday with a 14-0 loss to the Bauxite Lady Miners in the second round of the state softball playoffs.