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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.

Since the 1900s, native grasslands have been some of the most threatened ecosystems in the United States, losing up to 99 percent of their area due to intensive agriculture, haying, and grazing. As the demand for croplands increases, native grasslands will continue to be in jeopardy.

Earn your GED! Free classes are 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m.

The City of Flippin is currently accepting applications for the position of patrol officer. If interested in the position, We Encourage You to Apply! You can pick up an application from City Hall in Flippin located at 239 East Main Street, or visit our website www.flippincity.com If unable to obtain an application, contact our office and request one to be emailed to you.

by Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts Coming up on July 21, 2023, at the Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts is a band that is making the rounds in our area. If you like the blues here is your chance to come and listen to Welcome Ridge Band from 7 to 9 p.m. This is a free event.