Lifestyle

The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville held its monthly meeting August 11, 2022. Meeting was called to order by Dustin Beals, Commander, at 18:00 hrs.

Whether you are hiking one of the numerous trails in the Buffalo National River area and hear an elk bugling in the fall, cruising through Boxley Valley and spot the grazing herds, or hunting on a crisp October morning, the elk bring back the native beauty of a species once lost to Arkansas. In the 1930’s, the U.S.

Friday, September 9, 2022, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announced the largest single gift in its 94-year history – a transformational $18.7 million from the Windgate Foundation that will radically empower the university’s acclaimed nursing and visual arts programs. The gift addresses critical needs in the Arkansas River Valley, creating a pathway to dramatically increase nursing graduates and cultivating an immersive arts experience for students and the public through the expansion of the Windgate Art and Design building and its offerings.

Tulsa - Tulsa Oktoberfest celebrates authentic Bavarian culture in the heart of Oklahoma, in an incredible setting patterned after Oktoberfest Munich in Bavaria, Germany. The intense demeanor of the MassKrug Carry Competitors, the electric Atmosphere of the Dachshund Dash, the icy stare of determination as the first barrel is rolled out in der Bier Barrel Race, the awkward stance of the Strong Stein Competitor, the bleak look of racers losing bier in the MassKrug Relay.

It is getting cooler outside, and it is time to prepare your house to keep unwanted visitors from paying a visit. Rodents are looking for a place to take over for the winter.

MOUNTAIN HOME – The Art Odyssey starts September 29 and runs through October 1 in artists’ studios throughout Baxter and Marion Counties. Twenty-five local artists will be a part of the tour this year.

Events at the VFW The Bull Shoals Hoevel-Barnett VFW Post 1341 will host a week of events for Veterans. Post 1341 is located 1206 Central Blvd., Bull Shoals.

submitted by Toni Lindsey, Director of Governmental Affairs & Leadership Arkansas Director Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce / Associated Industries of Arkansas LITTLE ROCK – Fifty- four individuals from throughout Arkansas have been selected for Leadership Arkansas Class XVII, a program operated by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas. A record number of applications was received for consideration this year, making it one of the hardest selection decisions to date, according to Leadership Arkansas Director Toni Lindsey.