Lifestyle

Have-A-Heart Pet Shelter Hello there! We are writing from Have a Heart headquarters to let you know we have been chosen as Pets of the Week! Not to brag, but that makes us special, and we hope you will agree. Nothing would make us happier than for someone to come for a meet-and-greet and decide to take us home.

The morning glory can be symbolic of strength, giving a person the power to realize their hopes and dreams. These flowers are resilient, and they pass this power on to their recipient.

Last week Bull Shoals Library introduced readers to local writer Mark Dobbs who has a poker run names after him. Here is more of his story. Mark has written two books. In the novel Fracked! he tells of the search for the cause of geologic nightmares that are rapidly escalating and could lead to a regional apocalypse – the collapse of Bull Shoals Lake. The book is filled with accurate details about the area which makes it an even more interesting read for those who live in and know the area. You may recognize some of the people even though the names have been changed to protect those who inspired the characters.

Karen Liebhaber, VP of Institutional Advancement Pocahontas - Black River Technical College is pleased to announce that several BRTC employees received promotions during August. Mary Anderson of Pocahontas accepted the position of Director of Admissions.

Action Jacks features a huge arcade, two Escape rooms, a full commercial kitchen serving great food, the only indoor Air-conditioned Laser tag in Central Arkansas, as well as our always fun, low-impact paintball. Action Jacks also features an adult beverage area to kick back and relax! Action Jacks is open every weekend and is a great time for the whole family.

Rachel Rodemann Putman, Associate Director for Strategic Communications The college students who will live in UAFS’s Sebastian Commons apartments will have some help keeping the fridge full this year. Thanks to a partnership between The Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry, the LionHeart student organization, and Antioch for Youth & Family, students in the apartments will receive deliveries of perishable and nonperishable food.