September 2022

LOWE DOWN

Life is difficult enough without comparing our lives to anyone else’s existence and I wonder if social media is damaging the self-esteem of not only our young people, but people of all ages. After all, our self-esteem isn’t directly correlated with our age.
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The Supreme Court

I recently read an article titled “35% of Americans believe president should able to remove judges over decisions” from UPI (United Press International). In this “article” 1001 people was surveyed with 35% of the people believe that the President should have the right to remove Supreme Court Justices for “bad legal decisions”.
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The Conversation Project

Difficult conversations are called that for a reason. And some of the most difficult conversations are those we have with loved ones about end-of-life topics. Hospice of the Ozarks hopes to help make these discussions easier.
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Please Excuse Our Mess

A new sidewalk graces the front of Bull Shoals Library, so please excuse our mess. The City of Bull Shoals has started its long-anticipated sidewalk along the north side of Central Blvd (Hwy 178).
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ASMSA opens search for Classes of 2025 and 2026

HOT SPRINGS — During its first three decades, the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts has provided students from across the state an opportunity to live in a community of learning at a public, residential high school that delivers college-level coursework in multiple disciplines. As ASMSA prepares to enter its fourth decade, the search for the Classes of 2025 and 2026 has officially begun. While recent searches have focused on two early-entry admissions pathways for sophomores and an expanded arts curriculum focus, this year’s admissions cycle leans into a long-term strength of previous class searches — supporting the next generation of young women in STEM.
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Marion County; Police Beat

Mclaughlin, Jody Thomas: Booking Date: 09-18-2022 - 6:29 p.m.; Charges: THEFT OF PROPERTY FELONY; CRIMINAL TRESPASS Ribolzi, Matthew Robert: Booking Date: 09-18-2022 - 12:38 p.m.; Charges: FAILURE TO COMPLY; FAILURE TO COMPLY; DRIVING ON SUSPENDED DL; NO LIABILITY INSURANCE Mccutcheon, Rebecca Jean: Booking Date: 09-16-2022 - 1:49 a.m.; Charges: POSS SCH I OR II CONT SUB METH OR COCAI; POSSOF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Dill, Mary: Booking Date: 0914-2022 - 1:59 p.m.; Charges: HOLD FOR DOC Simmons, Daniel Ryan: Booking Date: 09-14-2022 - 12:41 p.m.; Charges: FAILURE TO REGISTER FAILURE TO COMPLY Kidder, Madison Delaina: Booking Date: 09-14-2022 - 11:13 a.m.; Charges: HOLD FOR DOC White, Dustan W: Booking Date: 09-13-2022 - 5:08 p.m.; Charges: BOND REVOCATION; BOND REVOCATION; FAILURE TO APPEAR; THEFT BY RECEIVING; POSS SCHED SUB; POSS SCHED CONT SUB; FICTICIOUS TAGS; DRIVING ON SUSPENDED NO LIABILITY INSURANCE; THEFT OF PROPERTY; REVOCATION UNCLASSIFIED OFFENSE; DELIVER OF METH COCAINE; PROXIMITY ENHANCED PENALITY Released: Mccutcheon, Rebecca Jean: Release Date: 09-18-2022 - 2:15 p.m.; Booking Date: 09-16-2022 - 1:49 a.m.; Charges: POSS SCH I OR II CONT SUB METH OR COCAI; POSSOF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Smith, Keith Richard: Release Date: 09-17-2022 - 7:00 p.m.; Booking Date: 09-17-2022 - 1:48 p.m.; Charges: ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE; DISORDERLY CONDUCT Higgins, Jamie Michelle: Release Date: 09-16-2022 - 6:15 p.m.; Booking Date: 09-16-2022 - 5:40 p.m.; Charges: DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT; OPEN CONTAINER; POS OF DRUG PARA Freeman, Issac A: Release Date: 09-16-2022 - 5:20 p.m.; Booking Date: 09-16-2022 - 3:09 p.m.; Charges: FAILURE TO APPEAR; FAILURE TO PAY Amerson, Kennith W: Release Date: 09-16-2022 - 2:04 p.m.; Booking Date: 09-15-2022 - 8:15 a.m.; Charges: BODY ATTACHMENT FOR NON-SUPPORT Lepri, Richard William: Release Date: 09-14-2022 - 11:00 a.m.; Booking Date: 08-15-2022 - 10:34 a.m.; Charges: SERVING COURT ORDERED JAIL TIME; FAILURE TO PAY FINES MISDEMEANOR Gauthier, Laura Anne: Release Date: 09-14-2022 - 2:15 a.m.; Booking Date: 09-14-2022 - 1:07 a.m.; Charges: FAILURE TO PAY MISDEMEANOR Gier, Jacob S: Release Date: 09-13-2022 - 8:40 p.m.; Booking Date: 09-13-2022 - 8:07 p.m.; Charges: FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR Capps, Andrew Floyed: Release Date: 09-13-2022 - 2:36 p.m.; Booking Date: 09-11-2022 - 11:45 p.m.; Charges: TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE; POSS SCH VI CONT SUB; HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCY; POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA; DRINKING ON THE HIGHWAY Sizemore, Brandon Winn: Release Date: 09-13-2022 - 1:45 p.m.; Booking Date: 08-04-2022 11:29 p.m.; Charges: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; FAILURE TO PAY Olson, Erik: Release Date: 0913-2022 - 11:43 a.m.; Booking Date: 06-15-2022 - 3:06 a.m.; Charges: COMMUNICATING A FALSE ALARM; POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS; WHITE WARRANT Sanders, Shane Robert: Release Date: 09-13-2022 - 9:28 a.m.; Booking Date: 01-13-2022 - 7:52 p.m.; Charges: 309 STATE INMATE Jones, Jennifer Nichole: Release Date: 09-12-2022 - 6:30 p.m.; Booking Date: 08-18-2022 - 7:43 p.m.; Charges: FAILURE TO APPEAR; COMTEMPT Struckle, Christopher: Release Date: 09-12-2022 - 5:59 p.m.; Booking Date: 09-07-2022 - 11:54 p.m.; Charges: FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR .
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Octoberfest Tulsa, Oklahoma Celebrating Forty-Three years

Tulsa - Tulsa Oktoberfest celebrates authentic Bavarian culture in the heart of Oklahoma, in an incredible setting patterned after Oktoberfest Munich in Bavaria, Germany. The intense demeanor of the MassKrug Carry Competitors, the electric Atmosphere of the Dachshund Dash, the icy stare of determination as the first barrel is rolled out in der Bier Barrel Race, the awkward stance of the Strong Stein Competitor, the bleak look of racers losing bier in the MassKrug Relay.
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