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Fast Facts: Charles Looney hosting a two-day workshop on artificially inseminating beef cattle. Workshop is June 8-9 at Southwest Research & Extension Center in Hope Cost is $450; Register at uada.formstack.com/ forms/beef_cattle_ai by June 5 HOPE — For producers interested in improving their cattle through artificial insemination, the Cooperative Extension Service is offering a twoday training course on June 8-9.

Agriculture has long been the backbone of our state’s economy. Currently, the industry contributes more than $19 billion annually to our economy.

Students are clearing out their lockers and signing yearbooks as teachers grade final exams and close the classroom door for the final time this school year. While their attention is turning to summer, my staff is already preparing for fall and getting ready for our next Congressional Youth Cabinet (CYC).

5 June: Legion Post & Auxiliary monthly meeting. 5:00 p.m.

by Robert Lyons Thursday, June 1, the Marion County Budget Committee met to discuss potential ordinances to be sent to the Marion County Quorum Court Meeting on Tuesday, June 13. Marty Nickels chaired the meeting in the absence of Joyce McCalla, committee chairperson.

The Yellville-Summit High School Athletic Department is hosting the a Two-Man Scramble benefit golf tournament at Diamond Hills Country Club. The Tournament is scheduled for June 10, with check-in at 8:00 a.m.

“Our prayers are with the family of Rep. Marion Berry, whose service to Arkansas and our country will be felt for generations. Marion was a farmer who wore his passion for Arkansas and agriculture on his sleeve. He never backed down from a fight for what was right and was a true advocate for Arkansas farmers and ranchers. He was truly one of a kind and our state and nation are better today as a result of his many contributions and service to our country.”

Friday- Partly cloudy with a high near 90 degrees and a low of 67 decrees. Saturday- P.M.