The Salem News

08/29/2025

Nearly 70 representatives participated in a severe weather tabletop exercise on June 18, at the Pulaski County Health Department.

Nearly 70 representatives participated in a severe weather tabletop exercise on June 18, at the Pulaski County Health Department. The participants, which included fire, EMS, law enforcement, 911, local governments,

08/29/2025

The community turned out in droves to attend the memorial dedication for well-loved Monty Kitchen on Sunday, Aug. 24 in the long-term care unit, featuring a mural painted by Hannah Heithold and curated by Dr. Yvonne Prince.

The community turned out in droves to attend the memorial dedication for well-loved Monty Kitchen on Sunday, Aug. 24 in the long-term care unit, featuring a mural painted by Hannah

08/29/2025

Dickerson Park Zoo and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at over 40 area healthcare facilities, are partnering together to help boost the region’s blood supply for local patients.

Go wild about saving lives! Dickerson Park Zoo and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at over 40 area

08/29/2025

Dent County Health Center (DCHC) is honored to be selected as one of 40 recipients of the Safe Sleep Building Blocks Grant Program, an initiative by Cribs for Kids, Baby Safety Foundation (formerly JPMA Cares), and Safe Kids Worldwide. This grant provides essential infant safe sleep products, education, and community outreach support to help reduce sleep-related infant deaths.

Dent County Health Center (DCHC) is honored to be selected as one of 40 recipients of the Safe Sleep Building Blocks Grant Program, an initiative by Cribs for Kids, Baby

08/28/2025

The Dent-Phelps R-III Board of Education met Thursday, Aug. 21 for a regular meeting. In attendance included board members Brandon Schloemer, Adam Parker, Bill Manthey, Curt Baldwin, and Nick Gover.

08/28/2025

The Dent County Developmental Disabilities Board met for a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 12.

The Dent County Developmental Disabilities Board met for a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 12. Members present included Shawn Bolerjack, Grant Hamlet, Wendy Pryor, Phil Christesen, and Becky Steiner. Members absent

08/28/2025

Madison Satterly, who graduated from Southwest Baptist University just last December and was a recent member of the SBU beach volleyball squad, takes over as Lady Tiger volleyball head coach in her first coaching position.

By Dave Roberts

08/28/2025

By North Wood R-IV

08/27/2025

The Green Forest R-II Board of Education met for its monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 19. In attendance included board members Jason Jones, Jereme Patton, Wes Hampton, Kyle Case, and Michael

08/27/2025

The Salem R-80 Board of Education met for its monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 21, with the main event being the selection of a board member to fill the vacancy left by Steven Patterson. The board approved a candidate who boasts a resume of 15 years served on the Salem R-80 Board of Education and retired in March 2024, Chris Heavin.

The Salem R-80 Board of Education met for its monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 21, with the main event being the selection of a board member to fill the vacancy left

08/27/2025

Scott Jadwin was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Salem. Jadwin is the owner/operator of Jadwin Lumber Products, which also operates under the name Jadwin Sawmill, and is located in Salem. Jadwin Lumber has been operating for approximately 46 years since 1979.

Scott Jadwin was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Salem. Jadwin is the owner/operator of Jadwin Lumber Products, which also operates under the name Jadwin Sawmill, and is

08/27/2025

The City of Salem Board of Aldermen met for a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 19, for a vote on something that hasn’t been in discussion for over a year—the donation of the old middle school property for the development of affordable housing to the Salem Housing Authority.

The City of Salem Board of Aldermen met for a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 19, for a vote on something that hasn’t been in discussion for over a year—the donation