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Written by Aja Griffin//Photo by Alyson Voigt Every year, students from Harding University and beyond travel to Nashville for Space Prom, an event that blends nostalgia, high-energy performances and a…

Written by Andrew Reneau Dr. Carl Williamson and Grant Fitzhugh, the College Church of Christ campus minister, hosted last weekend a retreat for their discipleship program at Camp Areopagus in…

Written by Amanda Toye As a Church of Christ-affiliated university, Harding can struggle when welcoming students from different denominations. Because Searcy is a hub for churches of various beliefs, from…

Written by Andrew Reneau Walking into WildFlour Bakery presents a mix of simplicity and funk. The walls? A combination of pearl white and dark purple. The lights? Diverse. The welcome…

Written by Helen Strickland Searcy First Methodist Church and nonprofit organization Mission Machine partnered this year to provide resources and shelter — the “Warming Center” — to people in need…

Helen Strickland Britney Finley and Cindi Ingram, both Harding faculty members, are in the process of creating a home for at-risk young women aged 18-24. The home, called Rachel’s House,…

Maggie Samples A vintage clothing store downtown is holding a vendor fair, showcasing small business and artists in the area Nov. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. The fair will…

College Church of Christ enjoyed its 90th anniversary on Sunday Oct. 27, celebrating almost as many generations as Harding University. Harding was founded in Morrilton, Arkansas in 1924, and the…

Andrew Reneau The Harding and Searcy communities came together Sept. 28 for the Funnel Cake 5k; a race that has become a staple of the annual Get Down Downtown Searcy…

Cerra Cathryn Anderson Bald Knob, a neighboring town to Searcy, has developed a bookmobile through its public school systems to service children and families in the district. The bus stops…