Upcoming Meetings in MC
Bull Shoals City Council Workshop, Tuesday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m. at Bull Shoals City Hall.
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FEMA Assistance for Arkansans Tops $5 Million
LITTLE ROCK – In a little more than one month, more than 5,250 Arkansans have applied for assistance from FEMA following the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 24-27, 2024, and have been approved for more than $5 million to assist in their recovery.
YSHS FBLA Students Compete at NLC
world, and enthusiastically supported their Arkansas peers during the awards ceremony. Beyond the competition, they immersed themselves in the magic of Orlando, exploring iconic attractions such as Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Boozman-Led Bill Funding Military Infrastructure and Veterans Care
WASHINGTON – The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced legislation crafted by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Subcommittee, that delivers $128.5 million to Arkansas for the future pilot training center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in addition to making significant investments to improve servicemembers and their families’ quality of life and robustly fund veterans’ health care and benefits.
NCAMSS to meet at Holy Smokes
The North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will be holding its July luncheon on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 12 Noon. The location will be Holy Smokes BBQ, 400 HW 201North, Mountain Home.
Fleet Reserve July meeting
The Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251 meeting is set for Saturday, July 20, 2024. THE NEW LOCATION is the Glenbriar Commons Club House, 2001 Superior Way, Mountain Home.
American Legion Post 52 July Activities
July 27: Monthly Pancake Breakfast at The Legion from 7:30-11:00 a.m. All you can eat pancakes, biscuits & gravy, sausage, coffee and orange juice. $8 Adults; $4 Kids 5-12; Under 5 Free; WWII, Korean Veterans, Military in uniform, LEO/EMTs in uniform eat free.
Sanders Signs an Executive Order to Provide Additional Relief in Regards to Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines
Storm victims will gain a bit of relief when it comes to filing taxes this year. An executive order was signed by Sarah Huckabee Sanders, governor, because of storms that brought tornadoes, straight-line damaging winds and heavy rain to residents across the Northern part of Arkansas.
State Parks
As July rolls around, so does National Parks and Recreation Month, a time to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining the well-being of communities. We invite you to celebrate this month by visiting one of Arkansas’s 52 state parks.
Legislative Update
This week, the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee received updates on the ongoing efforts by state agencies to enhance accessibility in their facilities for individuals with disabilities. In 2022, Arkansas State Parks initiated a collaboration with the non-profit organization Accessibility Across Arkansas to enhance access to state parks for individuals with disabilities.