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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.
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FLAG DISPLAYS TUESDAY FOR 4TH OF JULY
US flags will be displayed during daylight hours at many Marion County area businesses and offices on Tuesday, July 4th in recognition of Independence Day, weather permitting -- i.e., if there is less than a 50% prediction of rain.
Read MoreFLAG DISPLAYS TUESDAY FOR 4TH OF JULYHuddleston of Flippin graduates from U of A’s Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
FAYETTEVILLE - Zachary Huddleston of Flippin recently graduated from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Huddleston joined more than 900 additional undergraduate Fulbright College students who graduated in spring 2023 and whose academic achievement was celebrated during the commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12, in Bud Walton Arena.
Read MoreHuddleston of Flippin graduates from U of A’s Fulbright College of Arts and SciencesTips for staying cool during summer workouts
Larry Teague, Manager, Communications LITTLE ROCK – During the summer, temperatures can soar. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an average of 702 heat-related deaths per year and over 9,000 heat-related hospitalizations annually.
Read MoreTips for staying cool during summer workoutsOver $700 Million Provided for Arkansas Water and Wastewater Projects
LITTLE ROCK — On June 22, 2023, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) approved $702,318,258 in funding for 122 water and wastewater projects serving more than 1,253,000 Arkansans. This is the largest allocation of funds awarded for water and wastewater in the state of Arkansas to date.
Read MoreOver $700 Million Provided for Arkansas Water and Wastewater ProjectsBH Physician Partners Recognized as a National Leader
MOUNTAIN HOME - Baxter Physician Partners was recently recognized as a National Leader in Prevention and Wellness at the 2023 Signify Health Symposium. Baxter Physician Partners (BPP), an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) comprised of 315 physicians and two hospitals (Baxter Health and North Arkansas Regional Medical Center), received this recognition due to over 60% of their Medicare patients completing an annual wellness visit over the last year.
Read MoreBH Physician Partners Recognized as a National LeaderCamp Willow
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Read MoreCamp WillowFlud selected as incoming UCA Honors College scholar for fall 2023
- The University of Central Arkansas Honors College has selected 75 incoming first-year students as its newest class of Norbert O. Schedler Honors College Scholars and 39 incoming first-year students for its University Scholars Program.
Read MoreFlud selected as incoming UCA Honors College scholar for fall 2023Solar Eclipse Event
We are hosting a Solar Eclipse event on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Gaston Visitor’s Center by the Dam. Start time is 6:30 p.m.
Read MoreSolar Eclipse EventMCQC give raise and denies two others
by Robert Lyons Tuesday, June 13, the Marion County Quorum Court, MCQC, met to discuss ordinances for pay raises for county offices in the courthouse, appropriate money and hear reports from committees and other county officials. The justices present were Mrs. Claudia Brigham, Mr. Mike Scrima, Mr. John Reed, Mr.
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