Location:
3 miles West of Cherry Valley, Arkansas on Highway 42
36 miles south of Jonesboro
18 miles north of Wynne
35 miles north of Interstate 40
51 miles west of Memphis
Population:
The district has three small communities:
Cherry Valley
Hickory Ridge
Vanndale
Major employers: The district is a rural farming area and most local employment is farm related:
Riceland Foods
Farmer’s Supply Cooperative
House Manufacturing
Cullum Seed
Erwin-Keith
Many patrons work in the Wynne or Jonesboro areas.
Medical Facilities:
Wynne
Harrisburg
Jonesboro
Ambulance stationed in Cherry valley
Recreational Activities:
Hunting…abundance of prime duck hunting and deer hunting locals
Fishing…close proximity to Poinsett Lake
& Village Creek State Park
Baseball/Softball programs for youth
Glider Club
Churches:
3 communities,
Methodist
Baptist
Church of Christ
Church of God
Assembly of God
Catholic & Presbyterian Churches in Wynne
Community Activities:
Lion’s Club
Annual Cherry Fest
Annual Hickory Fest
Annual Horse Show (sponsored by Fire Department)
Stock Dog Trials every fall
Colleges & Universities:
Arkansas State University in Jonesboro/ASU-Newport
East Arkansas Community College
School Support:
Thunderbird Foundation raises $30,000-$40,000 yearly for
Teacher/School grants to support academics and athletics and student scholarships
