December 2024

Happy Birthday Fifth Tevin

Born on December seven, Sent from God in Heaven, My Precious Grandson, Tevin, You are my sunshine, My brightest sunshine, You make me Happy, Each and every day, I hope you know dear, How much “I Love You,” Even when you’re far away.
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Wounded Warriors Heal Through Music, Comedy, and Visual Arts

The National Capital Region played host to wounded warriors from around the world participating in a weeklong event celebrating comradery and recovery—starting with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Care Fair and Day of Healing in National Harbor, Maryland, on November 18, 2024. Finding outlets to express themselves through performing and visual arts, participants performed musical overtures, comedy routines, and showcased a variety of artwork during the opening event.
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Legislative Update

The Arkansas House Committee for Aging, Children and Youth, and Legislative and Military Affairs met this week and reviewed the annual report from the Department of Human Services’ Division of Children and Family Services. The report provided significant insights into the state’s foster care system during State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024.
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Flippin Passes Resolutions

By Elizabeth Johnson, Flippin City Recorder The regular meeting of the Flippin City Council was held Tuesday, November 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Flippin District Court Room. Members present were Lacie Bettencourt, Tony Ford, Jodi Howard, and Margaret Ott, with Mayor Heith Hogan presiding.
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Lightin Ridge

The most perfect Christmas trees I have ever seen are found along the highway between Springfield, Missouri, and Branson. They are perfectly formed, many not much wider than a lampshade and five or six feet tall.
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