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Senate VA Comm. explores Recruitment and Retention
WASHINGTON - The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Thursday passed legislation championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) that would bolster recruitment and retention of clinicians at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Read MoreSenate VA Comm. explores Recruitment and RetentionArkansas Blood Institute Announces New LR Executive Director
LITTLE ROCK – Our Blood Institute is pleased to announce its new Little Rock Executive Director, Carvin Brown. Brown has been with the organization for nearly 10 years and has held multiple positions, most recently serving as the Senior Director of Inventory Management of regional operations.
Read MoreArkansas Blood Institute Announces New LR Executive DirectorJuvenile in possession of Firearm
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an incident involving a student being in possession of a firearm on the Yellville-Summit High School campus. Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander advised deputies responded to the campus after a firearm was recovered by the School Resource Officer assigned to Yellville-Summit campus.
Read MoreJuvenile in possession of FirearmVeteran of the Week
Bruce Matejka was a Seabee in the Navy. He started his life in Elmhurst, Illinois in 1961.
Read MoreVeteran of the WeekHogan’s Heroes
FLIPPIN - Recently, new mayor, Heith Hogan sat down to discuss the election, the city workers, and his view for the City of Flippin moving forward. Mayor Hogan started by expressing a genuine gratitude and appreciation for the voters of Flippin for entrusting the City of Flippin in his care.
Read MoreHogan’s HeroesBears win to go to State
The Ozark Mountain Bears traveled to Hector High School to face the Mansfield Tigers in the opening round of the 2A West Regional Basketball Tournament. Mansfield won the opening tip to start the game and led most of the first period.
Read MoreBears win to go to State2023 State Spelling Bee
LITTLE ROCK — The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are hosting the 2023 Arkansas State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 11 at the Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock. The public is invited to attend the event.
Read More2023 State Spelling BeeEF2 Tornado tracks through Southern MC
YELLVILLE - Marion County has sustained tornado damage from an EF2 Tornado early Thursday morning was confirmed by county and state officials. Damage has been reported in the Marion and Searcy County area.
Read MoreEF2 Tornado tracks through Southern MC