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Stories

Van Buren would not be what it is without the people living here and the stories they hold. Every person has a story, these are just a few.

Twister Sisters carry joy 20 years after tornado

Edition I Twister Sisters carry joy 20 years after tornado In Carter County, Gay Kennedy and her sister Jane Doughtery are sometimes known by the nickname “the Twister Sisters.” The name traces By Madison Mabry · 5 min read

Former Carter County sheriff finds new calling as author

People of the Current Former Carter County sheriff finds new calling as author For more than 30 years, Richard Stephens carried a badge and today, he carries a pen. The former sheriff of Carter County By Madison Mabry · 6 min read

Fremont First Baptist Church turns bar to sanctuary

Edition I Fremont First Baptist Church turns bar to sanctuary Where neon lights once hung and bar stools and pool tables filled the room, a pulpit will soon stand. After a 2025 By Madison Mabry · 5 min read

Currently Chic and CC Moveables grow alongside a life shaped by family and uncertainty

Edition I Currently Chic and CC Moveables grow alongside a life shaped by family and uncertainty In Van Buren, Currently Chic and CC Moveables are familiar names in home décor and custom furniture, with pieces appearing in homes By Madison Mabry · 6 min read

Big Springs Sheltered Workshop employs adults with disabilities

Serving the Current Big Springs Sheltered Workshop employs adults with disabilities Each weekday morning, a bus operated by the Big Springs Sheltered Workshop travels across Carter County, stopping at employees’ homes before bringing By Madison Mabry · 3 min read

Paint Rock Bluff offers expansive view of Current River year-round

Exploring the Current Paint Rock Bluff offers expansive view of Current River year-round Just north of Van Buren, tucked inside the Current River Conservation Area, Paint Rock Bluff offers an expansive view of the Current By Madison Mabry · 3 min read