MC Ballot Draw for School Board
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March 2023
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Pets of the Week
by Have-A-Heart Pet Shelter We had another busy week at Have A Heart Pet Shelter, holding the first Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic of 2023. Across three days, 120 animals were sterilized including 50 dogs and 70 cats.
Read MorePets of the WeekLightin Ridge
I learned something about skunks recently. I drove from my home to Bull Shoals Lake in North Arkansas last week, then up to Texas County and eventually back home to Lightnin’ Ridge here about 40 miles to the north of Springfield.
Read MoreLightin RidgeBrumley enters 1,000 Point Club
Hundreds of high school students play basketball in Arkansas each year. The ages vary because of the grade level of the students but each player wants to score as many points as possible and lead their team in scoring or to the state title.
Read MoreBrumley enters 1,000 Point ClubVeteran of the Week
Bruce Matejka was a Seabee in the Navy. He started his life in Elmhurst, Illinois in 1961.
Read MoreVeteran of the WeekThe Lowe Down Protecting public notices
The relationship between public notices and newspapers goes hand-in hand to protect and inform citizens about changes in their communities and inform them of government actions. Publishing legals in newspapers that are delivered to subscribers and available around cities in news racks makes important information readily available. There are some who would like to end that practice and lessen the likelihood that the public will be notified of important information.
Read MoreThe Lowe Down Protecting public noticesArkansas Blood Institute Announces New LR Executive Director
LITTLE ROCK – Our Blood Institute is pleased to announce its new Little Rock Executive Director, Carvin Brown. Brown has been with the organization for nearly 10 years and has held multiple positions, most recently serving as the Senior Director of Inventory Management of regional operations.
Read MoreArkansas Blood Institute Announces New LR Executive DirectorSenate VA Comm. explores Recruitment and Retention
WASHINGTON - The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Thursday passed legislation championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) that would bolster recruitment and retention of clinicians at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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