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The week ahead is going to busier than normal. The Editor will attend a special City Council Meeting, an important Committee Meeting, and start preparing for the Independance Day festivities around the area.

by Robert Lyons The Cotter School Board met Thursday, June 22, at 7 p.m. to discuss board reorganization, financial reports and student transfers for the Cotter School District (CSD). Allen Franks, Luke Walker, Jimmy Morgan, Cameron Ross and Russel Duggins were in attendance along with James Jones, superintendent.

Monday, July 3 at 12:00 p.m. Flippin Fireworks Festival Hickey Park, Flippin Come on out to celebrate our nation’s independence at the Annual Flippin Fireworks Festival in Hickey Park across from the Flippin Walmart.

Friday-Mostly Sunny with a high near 106 degrees and a low of 72 decrees with a slight chance of rain. Saturday- Scattered storms with a high of 93 degrees and a low near 72 degrees.

6, 13, 20, 27 June: Crafting @ The Post every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Calico Rock Lions club will once again bring the community and surrounding area their annual Fourth of July Rayvon Cantrell Fireworks Extravaganza on Monday (July 3) evening, at dusk in Earl King Park off state highway 56 in Calico Rock. The event never fails to entertain all those who attend, young and old alike.

Saturday, June 24, The Red, White and Blue Festival ended with a BANG! The annual festival held at Arkansas State University- Mountain Home ended with a spectacular display of fireworks to amaze the masses of people that were in attendance. People travel from all areas in Northern Arkansas to attend to Ooh and Ahh as the bombs burst in the sky.

A robust agriculture industry starts with a strong and healthy workforce. However, due to a labor shortage, American farmers are increasingly turning to overseas workers to fill positions on the farm.