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Annette Beard/Pea Ridge TIMES Vincent & Honey, a new boutique in Pea Ridge, opens following a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.

Now, in its 18th year, Heart and Sole has blessed school children in Pea Ridge for many years, thanks to the efforts of Cheryl Tillman, volunteers and donors.

The pilot Pea Ridge Farmers Market was a rousing success with 10 vendors and many customers Saturday.

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Nearly 300 students -- the largest turnout in years at the annual Back to School Bash -- were blessed with school supplies, backpacks, food, clothes, toothbrushes and breakfast Saturday, Aug. 1.

The following column was published Aug. 9, 2006. And as that son, now married and a father himself, celebrates another birthday, it seemed appropriate to revisit 20 years ago.

Two additional staff positions were approved during a special Pea Ridge School Board meeting Tuesday, July 28.

A petition opposing a mixed-use neighborhood which includes private residences, agricultural space and retail space, was submitted by a coalition of area residents to city officials.

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Five school campuses serve the Pea Ridge School District. Each has been prepared for the arrival of students on Aug 12.