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Workshop in Bull Shoals

Cindy Young The Bull Shoals City Council met for its monthly workshop session on July 18. The only item on the agenda was continued discussion about the old Village Mart property which sits on Highway 178/Central Boulevard.
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Hospice Pet Calendar

2023 PPOM Calendar winners for the month of March, Morgan & Magruder, want to make sure you do not forget to submit your photos for the 2024 Pet Peace of Mind Calendar! Our contest for the 2024 Pet Peace of Mind calendar is happening July 1 - 31. Send in your adorable pet photos via email to rraynor@hospiceoftheozarks.org, include your name, phone number & pet’s name.
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First District

Taking a drive-up US-67, from Little Rock to Walnut Ridge, you will see signs that say, “Future I-57.” How does this impact the average Arkansan? Having an Interstate doesn’t just lead to faster travel between destinations, it also opens the door for additional industrial projects that could bring new jobs to our region. Many companies and manufacturers desire proximity to trade routes and, according to economic developers in the First District, industry site locators use this requirement as an initial screen for determining whether a community will be considered.
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NWTF Yellville National and Arkansas State Turkey Calling Contest

On July 22, the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center, in partnership with the Arkansas Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, and the National Wild Turkey Federation, hosted the NWTF Yellville National and Arkansas State Wild Turkey Calling Contest. 35 entrants competed in six categories and showed off their amazing talents as they “called those turkeys”.
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