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We finally received some much-needed rainfall for our pastures. Is it a lifesaver for our forages? Only time will tell the true answer to that question. If we continue to receive rain into the Fall and cooler weather, some of our forbs will return, however, many have been stressed too much to make a comeback.

Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.48/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 40.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 9.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 14.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.143 per gallon.

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.

Friday-Partly cloudy with a high near 97 degrees and a low of 73 decrees with a slight chance of rain. Saturday- Partly cloudy with a high of 96 degrees and a low near 71 degrees.

Yellville-Summit senior, Keirstin (KJ) Moore, a member of the Lady Panther 3-peat 2A State Champion Track and Field Team and BC Athletics of Fayetteville, completed a summer of AAU multi-event competitions last weekend at the AAU Junior Olympics National Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.

Arkansas - Over 60 percent of CAPES members are educators who are from all areas of the state and who represent both major parties, or no party at all. Many are surprised that so many educators would want LEARNS to be put on the ballot to be decided by voters, since it gave some teachers a large raise.