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Despite no active cases, Sharp Co. Jail still feeling COVID effects Despite no active cases, Sharp Co. Jail still feeling COVID effects By Logan Whaley | April 21, 2021 at 6:21 PM CDT - Updated April 21 at 7:44 PM SHARP COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - The Sharp County Jail has been fortunate throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with only one positive test among inmates since last year. Despite this, they’re still feeling the effects of the pandemic. When COVID-19 hit, the jail hadn’t been bui...

Hardy hopes to build off increased tourism Hardy hopes to build off increased tourism By Logan Whaley | April 1, 2021 at 6:39 PM CDT - Updated April 1 at 7:35 PM HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) - As the weather gets warmer, the city of Hardy prepares for an increase in traffic, as Spring Breakers and those in Region 8 communities head out to the Spring River. It’s this time of the year that Tim Knoblin, owner of River Wilderness Sports, gets excited about what’s to come. “We’re hoping to have a...

Nine Mile Ridge community ‘ecstatic’ to see new bridge coming Nine Mile Ridge community ‘ecstatic’ to see new bridge coming By Logan Whaley | March 31, 2021 at 7:02 PM CDT - Updated March 31 at 7:02 PM FULTON COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Work has begun on a new bridge connecting Sharp County to Fulton County, a bridge that many in the community believe is a lifesaver. Crews have been out clearing some trees and preparing the area near the Humphrey’s Ford Bridge for its re...

Bob & Sandy’s in Hardy reopens one year after fire Bob & Sandy’s in Hardy reopens one year after fire By Logan Whaley | March 16, 2021 at 6:37 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 7:13 PM HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) - It was in October 2019, when a fire destroyed Bob & Sandy’s Beach Club Barbecue in Hardy. Then, the pandemic hit. Now, the restaurant is finally barbecuing again. The restaurant is still re-building its location on JoJo Street in Hardy, but in the meantime, they’re operati...

Multi-million dollar upgrades coming to Spring River bridge Multi-million dollar upgrades coming to Spring River bridge By Logan Whaley | March 4, 2021 at 9:46 PM CST - Updated March 4 at 11:08 PM FULTON COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A bridge that has connected Fulton and Sharp counties for over a century is about to have major upgrades. The bridge, known as the Humphrey’s Ford Bridge, runs over the Spring River in Hardy. Officials say upgrades have been needed for a while. Multiple vehicles hav...

Sharp County prepares for winter weather The county is preparing for potential inclement winter weather (Source: KAIT-TV) By Logan Whaley | February 9, 2021 at 10:39 PM CST - Updated February 9 at 10:40 PM If you’ve traveled to Sharp County, you know that the area is very hilly. County Judge Gene Moore said they’re just crossing their fingers that it doesn’t get that bad. “We usually prepare for the worst,” Moore said. While ArDOT pretreated the majority of the h...

Sharp County Jail, an $8 million facility, opens New Detention Center Opens By Logan Whaley | January 8, 2021 at 6:23 PM CST - Updated January 8 at 7:01 PM SHARP COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Sharp County Detention Center was held Friday morning. The ceremony featured many local and state officials, including Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, former U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland, Craighead County Judge Marvin Day, among many others. Governor Asa Hutchinson was sch...