Litte Sprouts Day Honors Local Heroes

The Farmers Market of Ripley County held its "Little Sprouts Day" Saturday, July 15. The event is held the third Saturday of every month and this month the market honored local first responders and law enforcement. 

Rhealynn Davis smiles from ear to ear while she spends time with her uncle, Ripley County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Withrow.

Furry, four legged friends, Lusa (left) and Magayuk (right) enjoyed the farmers market Saturday, July 15.

Van Tennison beams with joys as he wears a firefighter helmet.

Ripley County Ambulance Paramedic, Tim Rutledge, waits to show children the inside of an ambulance and its functions. Little Sprouts Day allowed kids to see the inside of an ambulance, fire truck, and police cars.

Xavier and Klaire Johnston enjoy the activities provided at the Farmers Market of Ripley County.

Water Patrol Officer Richie Ayers, Officer Taun Harber, Trooper Lee Hughes, Deputy Jacob Withrow, and Sheriff Mike Barton give kids information, key chains, and frisbees at Little Sprouts Day.

Malachi Aycock climbs around in the Ripley County EMS ambulance.

Paramedic Melissa Sullivan and her children, Clyde and Bethany Sullivan enjoy the sunny morning of July 15 at Little Sprouts Day.

Many booths and vendors were set up with a plethora of items ranging from handmade jewelry to pickled peppers.