August 2022

Arkansas’ First District

August 31, 2022

This week, President Biden signed an executive order to cancel up to $10,000 in student loan debt per recipient and up to $20,000 for those who received the Pell Grant. There is no such thing as canceling or “forgiving” student loan debt.

August 31, 2022

September is National Recovery Month. It is a national observance held every to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices.

August 31, 2022

Today, I’d like to talk about the steps we are taking to reduce violent crime in Arkansas. In 2017, there was a shooting at the Power Ultra Lounge in Little Rock.

August 31, 2022

Sen. Scott Flippo Little Rock – A shooting spree occurred in Little Rock over the weekend of August 13 and 14.

August 31, 2022

The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville will host Coffee and donuts first Saturday, September 3, at 9 a.m. The event is open for all veterans.

August 31, 2022

Terry Clausen, Marketing Coordinator, Graphic Designer Mountain Home – September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Libraries nationwide join the American Library Association (ALA) to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning.

August 31, 2022

courtesy of the Mountain Echo Archives A sharp, melodious clang of hammer on anvil and Yellville’s only Blacksmith is “back in business!” Actually, Wallie Burleson, 65-year-old Marion County citizen, hasn’t been in any other “business” since he first learned the work under the late “Uncle John” Covington but, like all other professional men Wallie is happiest right at the time when he is pursuing his own trade. With a pair of tongs that’s seen many, many fires in his forge, Wallie grasps a plow and sticks it in the bellow-fire forge.

August 31, 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 has scheduled its popular 14th annual German-Fest for Saturday, October 22. The menu will once again include sauerbraten, bratwurst, hot German potato salad, red cabbage, sauerkraut, hot pretzel with apple strudel for dessert.

August 31, 2022

Jamie Moody, Media Director, LR Marathon Media Little Rock - Registration is now open for the Little Rock Marathon Health and Fitness Expo. The Expo serves as race headquarters for all athletes, volunteers and spectators, and is a key component of the weekend’s activities, Expo Director Brandy Dixon said.

August 31, 2022

The Flippin volleyball team opened their season this past week and went 2-0 to start the young season. The Bobcats started the week by hosting Melbourne and earning a 3-set victory with the score of all three sets being 25-15.

August 2022

Arkansas’ First District

Legislative Update

Governor’s Address

State Capitol Week in Review

VETERAN’S CALENDAR

Baxter County Library celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month

“Shoeing Horses Not A Lost Art!” Wallie Says

MOOSE LODGE GERMANFEST RETURNS!!

Registration opens for 21st Little Rock Marathon Expo

Flippin rallies to close opening week of volleyball