Oct. 17th, 2024
When a local business becomes a longstanding part of the community, it brings more than just services or products; it brings stories, relationships, and memories. Leslie Jewelers, a fixture in Searcy, Arkansas, has been doing just that since it first opened its doors in 1967.
Leslie Jewelers began under the ownership of Mr. Leslie, and while the shop has changed hands a few times over the years, it has maintained its charm and reputation. Today, Robert, the current owner, purchased the business in 2021, but his connection to the store goes back over two decades.
“Robert’s been here for 22, 23 years,” says Emily Blansett, a friendly face at Leslie Jewelers for the past five years. “He was the jeweler here before he bought the …