Community gathers for Down Syndrome Awareness BBQ Cook-Off in Cotter

Big Spring Park came alive Saturday with the aromas of barbecue and sounds of live music as hundreds gathered for the 2nd Annual Ozarks Down Syndrome Awareness BBQ Cook-Off and Cruise-In Car Show. The event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Big Spring Park in Cotter, raised funds and awareness for the…

ByChris FultonOctober 8, 20250Comments

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First Security Cotter Trout Festival returns May 3 with prize drawing, activities

The 23rd annual First Security Cotter Trout Festival will return to Big Spring Park on May 3, 2025, featuring live music, fishing competitions and a chance to win a guided fishing excursion valued at $2,000. The festival, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will include performances by the Leslie Williams Band, FlipSiDe Band and…

ByChris FultonApril 24, 20250Comments

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First Security Cotter Trout Festival returns May 3 with prize drawing, activities

The 23rd annual First Security Cotter Trout Festival will return to Big Spring Park on May 3, 2025, featuring live music, fishing competitions and a chance to win a guided fishing excursion valued at $2,000. The festival, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will include performances by the Leslie Williams Band, FlipSiDe Band and…

ByChris FultonApril 7, 20250Comments

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Cotter-Gassville Chamber donates $13,500 to assist Big Spring Park lighting project

Big Spring Park is all set to get a little bit brighter! During Cotter’s City Council meeting Thursday evening, Cotter-Gassville Chamber of Commerce President Jason Nazarenko and Cotter City Councilwoman Linda McCarthy presented the city with a check for $13,500 to help the city install new lights and electrical outlets along the walking trail in…

ByChris FultonJanuary 29, 20240Comments