August 2023
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quarterly. Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander was in attendance and while he declined to answer any questions or speak publicly.
Read MorequarterlyWeekend Weather
Friday-Partly cloudy with a high near 91 degrees and a low of 70 decrees with a slight chance of rain. Saturday- Partly cloudy with a high of 92 degrees and a low near 72 degrees. Sunday- Isolated showers are possible with a high around 91 degrees and a low near 72 degrees. Chances of rain with seasonable conditions continue throughout next week.
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The women of Mountain Home Moose Lodge will hold a roast beef dinner fundraiser this Friday, August 11 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The menu includes scrumptious roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggie, roll, dessert and a beverage.
Read MoreAnnouncementsARPA HELPS FC HOSPITAL ENTER INTO A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BH
Fulton County Judge Kenneth Crow announced Friday, August 4, 2023, that Fulton County Hospital has signed a management agreement with Baxter Health thanks in part to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding under the discretion of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Read MoreARPA HELPS FC HOSPITAL ENTER INTO A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BHArkansas Weekly Gas Price Update
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.48/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 40.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 9.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 14.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.143 per gallon.
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We finally received some much-needed rainfall for our pastures. Is it a lifesaver for our forages? Only time will tell the true answer to that question. If we continue to receive rain into the Fall and cooler weather, some of our forbs will return, however, many have been stressed too much to make a comeback.
Read MoreRainBACK TO SCHOOL: How to prepare for back-to-school routines
Billie Collins, County Extension Agent As families head into the final weeks of summer vacation, parents can help ease the transition into the school year by getting children back into their routines ahead of time. For parents whose children are starting at a new school, it is also important to listen to their concerns and take advantage of school district opportunities to meet teachers or walk through class schedules.
Read MoreBACK TO SCHOOL: How to prepare for back-to-school routinesThe Spider and the Mud Dauber
I see lots of things outdoors that are hard to believe, but what I saw this past week is one of the weirdest things ever. It was outdoors just outside my workshop-fishinghunting- book storage and pool table room up here in the wilderness where I live at.
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