NEW EDINBURG, Ark. – The members of the New Edinburg Community Center gathered on March 21, 2023, to discuss the progress of their ongoing initiatives to revitalize their town. The meeting, called to order by President Martha Tolano, was attended by 13 members, and they discussed several ongoing programs and upcoming events aimed at revitalizing…
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Re-New-ing Edinburg discusses upcoming fish fry, all-school reunion, and the Great American Cleanup
The following are the full minutes for the February 21, 2023 Re-New-ing Edinburg meeting: President Martha Tolano called the meeting to order. Minutes of the January meting were previously emailed. Motion was made by Trenna Kemp, seconded by Brenda Triplett, to accept the minutes as presented. Motion passed. Trenna Kemp passed out the financial statement…
Fish fry fundraiser for the New Edinburg Community Center set for March 11, Josie Hargis to headline event
The New Edinburg Community Center will be be having its annual spring fundraiser on Saturday, March 11 beginning at 5:00 p.m. The center is located at 6590 Highway 8 in New Edinburg. This year there will be a fish fry with all the trimmings. Plates will be $15 each. This year’s entertainment will be provided…
Re-New-ing Edinburg group meets to discuss upcoming workdays, purchase of a new community center stove, March 11 fundraiser, and more
Civic group Re-New-ing Edinburg met January 17, 2023 to conduct their monthly business. President Tolano welcomed those present and called the meeting to order. Minutes of the previous meeting were emailed and passed out to those present and passed by vote. Roger McClellan passed out the financial statement and after a general discussion with no…
Crossett woman killed in two-vehicle crash east of New Edinburg
A two-vehicle accident on State Highway 8 East of New Edinburg claimed the life of a 19-year-old Crossett woman early Monday morning, September 19, 2022. The Arkansas State Police report indicates that 19-year-old Makaylee D. Neal was driving westbound on State Highway 8 East around 5:20 a.m. in a 2015 Chevy Cruze, when “for reasons…
Local business lends a hand to help Re-New-ing Edinburg in Veterans Park
Re-New-ing Ediburg, a local organization deeply involved in the revitalization efforts in New Edinburg, publicly thanked local tree cutting business Beaver Tree Service of Warren for their help in replacing the Eagle sitting atop the flag pole at New Edinburg’s Veterans Park July 19, 2022. The volunteer effort was recognized during the recent Re-New-ing Edinburg…
New Edinburg All-School Reunion set for July 9
The New Edinburg All-School Reunion will be held at the New Edinburg Community Center July 9, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. til 2:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite dish for the potluck lunch to be held at noon. If you were a winner of a door prize previously, please bring a door prize…
Re-New-ing Edinburg Holds May Meeting
The organization Re-New-ing Edinburg held their May meeting on May 17, 2022 and discussed a variety of topics. The meeting was called to order by President Trenna Kemp and minutes of the April meeting on April 19, 2022 were passed out. Motion was made and seconded to accept minutes as presented. Motion passed. Linda Hornaday…
Reaves Cemetery Association announces contributions from January through May
Reaves Cemetery Association (New Edinburg AR) would like to recognize the following Donors who have contributed to the beatification/upkeep of Reaves Cemetery through their monetary donations from Jan-May 2022: Betty (Elizabeth) Barker, Libby Beck, Floyd Brown, Martha Cook, Clay Genn, Tommy and Tammy Green, Jeremy & Shelly Grider, Doug & Diana Harton, Marty & Teresa Huddleston, Debbie Jones,…
Ella Grace Green makes big catch
Local eleven-year old Ella Grace Green caught this beautiful bass Thursday evening, April 7, 2022 on her family’s farm in New Edinburg. Ella Grace is the daughter of Eric and Brandi Green.
36 year-old man shot and killed during altercation in New Edinburg
Press release from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department: January 1, 2022 at approximately 11:29 P.M. deputies from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a residence on Old School Street in New Edinburg, Arkansas, concerning a reported shooting. When Deputies arrived they found a black male victim lying in the driveway who was deceased.…
Kids come see Santa in New Edinburg December 17 and 18
New Edinburg Community Center will be hosting their annual Christmas with Santa December 17 and 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Santa shack located at the New Edinburg Community Center at 6590 Hwy. 8 in New Edinburg. Children will be able to see Santa and also…
Candy to be dished out and fun to be had at New Edinburg’s drive-through fall festival
A drive-through Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 30, at the New Edinburg Community Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event, which was a big success in 2020, is being held in partnership with local area churches. There will be several fall-festive places along the route, and cars driving through will be…
Barney Alton Howard, 1940-2021
Barney Alton Howard, age 80 of New Edinburg, Arkansas died Sunday, August 8, 2021 peacefully at home. He was born August 27, 1940 in Bradley County, Arkansas. A son of the late George Howard and Nora Pruitt Howard. He was a retired skidder driver. He was a Baptist. Also preceding him in death was his…