Greg Geary

Searcy

News Reporter at The Daily Citizen (Searcy, AR)

Award winning News Reporter for The White County Citizen in Searcy, Arkansas. Host/DJ for Central Arkansas Entertainment, Mornings on KWCK, Mid-days on The Bull

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Bogguss wows crowd at Windgate Center

1 week ago | thecabin.net | Greg Geary

Grammy Award winner Suzy Bogguss told her UCA Public Appearance crowd Sunday night at Windgate Center For Fine and Performing Arts that she realized this was “a school night” and this was her best Sunday night crowd. In addition to delivering a well diversified playlist for her fans, she kept everyone laughing. Bogguss shared that when she was 12 she got to eat TV Dinners with country greats Roy Rogers and Dale Evans when she visited her grandparents in California.
'Very large puzzle' solved as two charged for 2019 murder in Searcy

1 week ago | whitecountycitizen.com | Greg Geary

On the afternoon of Nov. 23, 2019, Searcy police responded to a shooting "directly behind" the then-Kroger grocery store and found a 41-year-old "on the edge of the roadway" who had been shot several times. Thomas Bernard Hunt was still conscious when officers arrived and NorthStar EMS emergency medical technicians attempt to render aid but died in surgery after being taken to the Unity Health-White County Medical Center Emergency Room.
Searcy dog ordinance 'actively' being rewritten; city wants vicious breeds to be registered, mayor says

2 weeks ago | whitecountycitizen.com | Greg Geary

Searcy’s dog ordinance is “actively” being rewritten by a committee, according to Chuck Niementowski, treasurer for the Humane Society of Searcy. Niementowski told the Searcy City Council that the committee includes him, Main Street Searcy Executive Director Amy Burton and retired veterinarian Dr. Michael Liles, who is a Searcy School Board member.
Last week's storms leave behind flooding, wind damage in White County

2 weeks ago | whitecountycitizen.com | Greg Geary

Danny Morrow is used to dealing with flooding. Morrow, who said he has lived in Georgetown all of his 60 years, "rode in the back of Bob trucks and Army trucks to get to school" when he was a kid because of high water. "If they did that nowadays, they would have a heart attack,” Morrow said Wednesday afternoon as he overlooked water surrounding the east White County town that borders the White River.
Searcy schools asking voters for millage extension, not increase, May 13, superintendent says

2 weeks ago | whitecountycitizen.com | Greg Geary

In just over a month, Searcy School District voters will decide whether to extend the district’s debt service mills to produce around $25.5 million for several projects the district has planned.
Searcy clerk/treasurer retiring June 1, has served in roles since 2012

2 weeks ago | whitecountycitizen.com | Greg Geary

Searcy’s clerk/treasurer is retiring in June, and city officials are trying to figure out the best way to go to fill the positions, especially since the city’s finance director job also came open last month. Morris, who will turn 69 years old this summer, told the Searcy City Council last Thursday his retirement will be effective June 1. “After a lot of thought, consideration, conversation between my wife [Martha] and myself, I’ve decided it’s time for me to join her in retirement.
Foothills Lane of Lights founder hops into action for Easter but still loves lights and toys for children

2 weeks ago | whitecountycitizen.com | Greg Geary

Bald Knob resident Ruby Suviaz loves Christmas, having started the Foothills Lane of Lights, but now she’s weaving into a different holiday. “We just finished making I think somewhere between 107 and 110 Easter baskets that they’re going to give out at the Velvet Ridge Church of God,” Suviaz told the Bald Knob City Council on Monday. “On the 19th [of April], they’re having a fundraiser up there to raise money for Special Olympics.
Searcy hires Parks and Recreation consultant from Conway to get ready for bond projects

2 weeks ago | whitecountycitizen.com | Greg Geary

The city of Searcy has hired a consultant to Parks and Recreation to help it plan for the projects being done through two bond measures passed by voters last year. The Searcy City Council approved the hiring of Derek Cox from Conway on Tuesday. Searcy Mayor Mat Faulkner said this is a six-month agreement, initially for $2,500 a month, with an option to renew month to month with an extension after that.
Domestic violence discussed at citizens academy, with 400 reports taken by sheriff's office since Jan. 1, 2024

2 weeks ago | whitecountycitizen.com | Greg Geary

Theresa Thurman of Searcy is working on her bachelor’s degree in criminology from Arkansas State University online and is hoping to get a job in probation-parole or in the court system. So Thurman, who said she has lived in Searcy about six years, said she decided to apply for the inaugural White County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Law Enforcement Academy.
Riverview rolls out new school crisis alert system started after Parkland, Fla., shootings

2 weeks ago | whitecountycitizen.com | Greg Geary

The new security alert system being used by the Riverview School District was started after the 2018 school shootings in Parkland, Fla., that left 17 students and staff dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, according to Jim Frodsham, educational channel manager and regional manager for Centegix.