Recent stories by Jeff Della Rosa
'Brotherhood'
Firefighters are always ready for anything because, when called, they must respond in short notice.They suit up in bunker gear, jump into fire trucks and rush to the scene with truck lights flashing a...
June 29, 2016
Trees show off beauty in spring
Trees here put on a beautiful show this past spring.Redbuds, Bradford pears and dogwoods were full of colorful buds and blooms.And here's a peek at the trees, for those who need a reminder or might've...
June 29, 2016
Smooth sailing
Julie Kelly works hard to plan and organize athletic events and tournaments so they go off without a hitch.The grand opening of Panther Stadium on Sept. 4, 2015, and the 6A state basketball tournament...
June 29, 2016
Heart of a volunteer
Jerry Cavness couldn't see himself staying home and wanted to stay busy after he retired from corporate life in 2007.He saw a newspaper ad for an area coordinator position at the United Way and tried ...
June 29, 2016
Eat what you love
Without enzymes, biochemist Devin Houston wouldn't be able to enjoy a steak or have a glass of milk. But he can with them."I'm lactose intolerant," he said.He also had his gall bladder removed, so fat...
June 29, 2016
All Arkansas beer, all the time
Creekside Taproom has been serving the finest craft beer the state has to offer since the downtown business opened Sept. 25.The taproom only serves beer and wine made in Arkansas.Creekside TaproomOper...
June 29, 2016
A Russian adventure
Colorful onion-shaped domes of St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin will be on the list of sights to see when City Director Scott Jones and his family move to Moscow in August. The Hermitage Museum i...
June 29, 2016
JBU adjunct professor explains adopting without debt
Julie Gumm of Siloam Springs wanted to show people there are ways to pay for adoption without going into debt.The John Brown University graduate decided to write a book about it after returning from E...
June 29, 2016
Second home
James Butts Baseball Complex is like a second home to Mike Williamson.He's usually at the baseball complex between 4 and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, during baseball season.Williamson is president o...
June 29, 2016
Taking chances with 'The Gambler'
Producer/director Kelly Junkermann of Siloam Springs has made a career of taking chances with music legend Kenny Rogers. That's what Rogers once told him.He's produced Rogers' live shows, including hi...
November 25, 2015