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The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review to assess implementation and use of VA Video Connect (VVC) prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The OIG explored why providers used telephone communication more frequently than VVC at the onset of the pandemic and how the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) resolved technology issues. Experiences of a subset of providers who used VVC from October 2016 through July 2021 were examined to identify benefits of and barriers to VVC use.

The Fairview Cemetery Committee is holding their annual meeting May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Fairview Community Church near the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department. The public is invited to attend. Members of the community interested in working with the board or on Cemetery events are encouraged to attend or contact Board President Tabitha McBee-Stockdale at 870-656-8538.

JACKSONVILLE — Nearly 5,400 boys and girls statewide signed up for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Youth Shooting Sports Program this spring, and the first of four regional tournaments starts this Friday and Saturday, April 28-29, to determine which of those kids’ teams are the best in 2023.

The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, May 11, 2023, upstairs in the Marion County Courthouse at 7:00 pm. The public and members are invited to attend.

Decoration Days will be May 19, 20, and 21. As many of you know, the cost of upkeep has increased over the years and in order to cover the cost of mowing, etc....

Ruby and John Williford 57th wedding anniversary was on Thursday, April 26. We love you and hope you can feel our love today, love Tevin and all the rest of your family.