January 2025

The Defense Health Agency’s award-winning safety, high-quality care, and external transparency in all processes and improvements lead to “ready, reliable care” that meets or exceeds the nationally defined standard of care.

On his first day in office, President Trump kept his promise to MAGA. He pardoned the violent January 6 criminals like Proud Boys’ leader Enrique Tarrio (sentenced to 22 years for sedition) and Oath Keepers Leader Steward Rhodes (sentenced to 18 years for sedition) along with 1500 other rioters.

MOUNTAIN HOME - Washington Regional Urgent Care has opened a new center in Mountain Home at 305 Hwy 62 East across from Walgreens. When an illness or unexpected injury arises, Washington Regional’s six urgent care locations in Northwest and Central Arkansas offer urgent care, family care, and occupational health services.

FAYETTEVILLE -- More than 1,100 students were named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must achieve at least a 3.75 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours. “It is with great pride that we celebrate the outstanding achievements of these students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List this semester,” said Brian E. Raines, dean of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. “This recognition reflects not only their academic excellence and dedication but also their resilience and commitment to learning.” “We also want to recognize these students’ families and supporters, the Fulbright College faculty and staff, and the wider University of Arkansas community who have all helped champion these students every step of the way on their pursuit of academic excellence,” Raines added. More than 8,000 students call Fulbright College home and are pursuing areas of study and research across the fine arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. Learn more about Fulbright College at fulbright.uark.edu Hallison Coleman of Yellville Kayla Smith of Yellville

The following John Brown University students were named to the President’s List for their academic achievement during the Fall 2024 semester. The President’s list recognizes the achievement of student’s semester by semester and is reserved for students who have achieved a GPA of 3.8 or above for this academic term.

WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI – Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced their Vice Chancellor’s List honorees for the 2024 fall semester. To qualify for the MSU-WP Vice Chancellor’s List, students must have earned a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average for 12 or more credit hours taken during the semester.

Baxter Health Auxiliary will hold a 2-day fundraising event. Tuesday, February 25, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesday, February 26, from 7 a.m. -3 p.m. in the Lagerborg Dining room at Baxter Health Hospital.

Ozark Society (OS) is accepting applications for Youth Engagement Grants from nonprofit organizations and schools with projects that take place in the region where the Ozark Society is active. Projects must involve elementary or secondary school-aged youth in handson conservation activities or environmental engagement.