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Little Rock – Auditor of State Dennis Milligan, who took office on Jan. 10th, issued the following statement today regarding the death of his successor, State Treasurer Mark Lowery: “I am shocked and disheartened to hear of the passing of State Treasurer Mark Lowery. The death of a fellow Constitutional officer and public servant is terrible news to hear.

Hall, Dustin: Booking Date: 7/24/2023 10:46 a.m. Charges: Failure to Appear felony; Bond: $0.00 Rhoades, Dusty Allen: Booking Date: 7/24/2023 5:45 p.m.

The Little Bit Used Shop in Bull Shoals is having a sale to help the Bull Shoals Fire Department raise money for dive equipment, twoway radios, air packs and other necessary items needed for the department. The sale is scheduled August 7 -12 and will feature two bags of clothing for $7.00.

Shade trees foster cooler temperatures underneath their leafy boughs, and that can translate to lower utility bills for homeowners, said Jim Robbins, extension horticulture specialist-ornamentals with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “Shade trees that are properly located on your property can cut summer utility bills by 20 percent or More,” he said.

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.

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.

Estes, Renee Nicole: Booking Date: 07-- 17-2023 - 11:03 a.m. Charges: FAILURE TO APPEAR; Bond: $0.00 Vinson, Michelle Dawn: Booking Date: 07-17-2023 - 9:18 p.m.