September 2022

Community Needs Assessment Arkansas

by Rebecca Hanlin, Community Services Manager YELLVILLE - As part of our Community Needs Assessment, the State of Arkansas’ Department of Human Services and your local Community Action Agency are holding community forums to gather feedback from those we serve. To protect the health and well-being of community members, the community forums will be held virtually.
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Arkansan Joshua Ang Price Knighted by the Philippines

courtesy of Arkansas United Little Rock – On Saturday, August 20, Joshua Ang Price, former Pulaski County Election Commissioner and new Deputy Director of Arkansas United, was inducted into the Order of the Knights of Rizal, the official Order of Chivalry of the Republic of the Philippines, in Honolulu, Hawai’i. As the first county election commissioner and candidate for Secretary of State in Arkansas of Filipino-descent, Price was honored for his work in protecting voting access and advocating for equality and civil rights for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and minority communities in the state, as well as nationally.
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Winning Perennials for Your Garden

After a busy summer of vacations, BBQ’s, and garden care, it is fun to turn our attention to planting. Fall is a great time to plant perennials and many garden centers are busy refreshing their supply of perennial plants. Consider including one or more of these winners when making your perennial plant selections this fall.
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LIGHTNIN’ RIDGE

I always figure the yellow leaves on the walnut trees tell me a lot about the upcoming fall. This year that yellowing foliage on the walnuts here on Lightnin’ Ridge is really late.
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CROOKED CREEK

Most of our wildflower meadows have been lost since 1950, mainly due to changes in farming practice. With a little bit of space, time and patience you can create a wildflower meadow in your own garden. Apart from all the joy a wildflower meadow will bring you, the greatest benefit is to local wildlife.
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How to become a vendor at an Arkansas farmers market

By Rebekah Hall, U of A System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts: Farmers markets are key to community, cultural, economic development There are at least 113 farmers markets in Arkansas Potential vendors should consult Arkansas Department of Health’s Farmers’ Market Vendor Guide Little Rock — Throughout Arkansas, farmers markets are important sources of fresh, local food as well as locations for community gatherings. For budding entrepreneurs, they may offer an opportunity to market their goods and services to that community.
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Ouachita to host press

by Brian Ramsey, assistant athletic director ARKADELPHIA – Ouachita Baptist University Head Football Coach Todd Knight will be available to speak with the media on Tuesday, September 6, for the first time following the death of football starter Clark Yarbrough. Tuesday’s press conference will be held via Microsoft Teams starting at 11:30 a.m.
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Hogs take down Bearcats

FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas ranked #19 hosted the #23 Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, September 3, at 2:30 p.m. at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in a non-conference football game. The game was the first meeting of the two teams and the first season opening victory for the Hogs over a ranked opponent since hosting #5 University of Southern California in Little Rock in 1974.
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