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September Events at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Conservation Center
September 9 - Great American Eclipses and Dark Skies 1:00 p.m. September 9- Open Trap Day, 9 a.m.-Noon September 16- Hunter’s Education 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Read MoreSeptember Events at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Conservation CenterHendrix Announces New Scholarships for Admitted Students
CONWAY — New first-year students admitted to Hendrix College for the 2024-2025 academic year will pay no more in tuition and fees than they would at their home state’s public flagship institution, as part of the College’s newly expanded Tuition Advantage scholarship program.
Read MoreHendrix Announces New Scholarships for Admitted StudentsExploring Arkansas, the Natural State Adventures
Alma, Arkansas, has a population of 5,903, a small town that has recently been included in the Main Street Arkansas Downtown Network. Something for everyone, come check out all the Charming and Beauty in this little, small town with vibrant Culture, local shops, community spirit and a great water park.
Read MoreExploring Arkansas, the Natural State AdventuresMarion County Jury Duty
Marion County Jurors on the ORANGE Panel will need to report to the Marion County Courthouse on Tuesday, September 19, at 9 a.m. Please be sure to call after 4:30 p.m.
Read MoreMarion County Jury DutyPlant Trees this Fall for Decades of Benefits
Fall is a great time to plant trees in the landscape. The soil is warm and air temperatures are generally cooler, creating a better environment for the tree and the gardener doing the planting. The cooler temperatures promote root growth which helps the tree establish a more robust root system before new growth begins the following spring.
Read MorePlant Trees this Fall for Decades of BenefitsMarion County 4-H Team Qualifies for Nationals
Yellville - Marion County 4-H members participated in 4-H State O’Rama on the campus of University of Arkansas in July along with more than 300 youth, county staff and volunteers from 51 of the 75 Arkansas counties. This was the first in-person State O’Rama since 2019, according to Marion County Extension 4-H Agent Billie Collins.
Read MoreMarion County 4-H Team Qualifies for NationalsCrooked Creek
Fall is in the air. Do you plant part of your property specifically for wildlife? We plant food plots for attracting wildlife for viewing and other benefits, but do we only plant these for our benefit? What benefits does wildlife get from these plots? These food plots can offer many benefits and not just to the wildlife we see.
Read MoreCrooked CreekBull Shoals provides doubleheader meetings
Two meetings of the Bull Shoals City Council occurred last week, the first being its regular monthly Workshop and, immediately following, a Special Called Council Meeting. Both were held on Tuesday, August 22 at Bull Shoals City Hall. All City Councilmen were in attendance, as well as Mayor Mike Savu and Recorder Tina Bailey.
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