July 2022

Building a Culture of Reading

The ability to read well is one of the most crucial skills we can give our students, and today I’d like to encourage you to join in our efforts to build a culture of reading in Arkansas. Reading is not simply one skill of many that we choose to master.
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Potential tax cuts

Little Rock – The governor announced that he would call the legislature into special session on August 8 to consider income tax cuts that would save Arkansas families and businesses almost $700 million when they take effect.
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Year in Review

This week, we received the Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Summary. It shows we ended the last fiscal year with the largest surplus in state history.
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COOKING WITH MUMZY!

Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. We had a wonderful time in Flippin this past weekend going to the 35th Annual Flippin Fireworks at Hickey Park. The was a huge number of people there with lots of vendors and just to watch all of the children play was super nice. The fireworks were very nice and both bands were great. It is so nice to see the community still come together for such special events. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always remember the Little Things.
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Let Freedom Ring

On July 4, 2022, the Harrison Colony Chapter (HCC) of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Ozark Society Children of the American Revolution (CAR) participated in the “Let Freedom Ring” event which was held at the Boone County Courtpark in downtown Harrison, honoring all veterans and recognizing the Revolutionary patriots of the original thirteen colonies.
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Gasbuddy says, Gas Prices Falling

Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 8.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.25/g today, according to Gas-Buddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 27.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.41/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 8.5 cents in the last week and stands at $5.65 per gallon.
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Meet Bossie and Wendy

Last week, we featured some of the adorable puppies available for adoption at Have a Heart Pet Shelter. So in the interest of “equal time” and “fair play,” this week we’re spotlighting just two of our 25 kittens currently looking for their new, furever people.
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