City, county, regional, state, and federal offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Banks, post offices, and senior centers are also closed. Communities throughout North Arkansas are holding special events to honor those who have served in the armed forces.
In Sharp County, a Veterans Day program is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the John A. Cooper Memorial Gymnasium at Highland High School, followed by a service at 11 a.m. at the American Veterans Memorial in Ash Flat. For residents unable to attend in person, the Ash Flat service will be broadcast live on News Talk Sports KSAR 92.3 and myhometownradiostations.com.
In Salem, the VFW Post #9777 will host a Veterans Walk around the courthouse square at 11 a.m. The Salem High School band will perform patriotic music during the event. After the walk, attendees are invited to a chili lunch at the VFW Post home, located on Veterans Way off Highway 395 North in Salem.
The Wings of Honor Museum in Walnut Ridge will hold a Veterans Day program at 11 a.m. at the museum, located at the Walnut Ridge Regional Airport. Following the program, an all-you-can-eat catfish lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m. for $15 per plate. The meal is hosted by John 3:16 Ministries.
Sloan-Hendrix High School’s FBLA will hold its annual Veterans Day luncheon at noon in the Bill McCurley Gymnasium. All veterans are encouraged to attend the luncheon and stay for a patriotic music program scheduled for 1 p.m.
At Mammoth Spring School, a Veterans Day program will be held at 2 p.m. in the multi-purpose building. The event will include a guest speaker, patriotic music, and refreshments of cake and coffee following the program.
These local events continue a long tradition of honoring veterans in North Arkansas with respectful tributes and community support.