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by John Lovett, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station FAYETTEVILLE - Research conducted by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station using a red clover extract in feed shows promise in offsetting some of the adverse effects of tall fescue toxicosis in livestock, a problem with an estimated $1 billion impact in decreased production. Many pastures in Arkansas and around the country are planted in Kentucky 31 tall fescue.

WASHINGTON - As I often travel between home and Washington, D.C., I’m constantly reminded how blessed we are to live in The Natural State. With its beautiful rivers, majestic mountains and incredible wildlife, Arkansas has long celebrated and utilized these resources in a variety of ways.

LITTLE ROCK – In every regular session the legislature can refer up to three proposed constitutional amendments to voters. The measures referred during the 2023 session will be on Arkansas general election ballots of November 2024.

Arkansans rely on access to physicians and health care professionals to provide life-saving and preventative care close to home. Rural states like ours face an acute need for medical providers.

When they hit puberty, young girls are exposed to contraception options from their primary care provider or OBGYN. At almost every visit afterwards, care providers ask girls and women about contraception and their available options.

The Flippin School Board is scheduled to meet at the Flippin Administration Building Monday March 27, at 6 p.m. The agenda consists of reports from principals, superintendent, possible new hires and busses.

Did you know that having some trouble remembering is normal? Simple things like not being able to remember where you put your keys, having trouble remembering what you need at the grocery store, or losing your eyeglasses again? Some forgetfulness is a normal problem in our everyday, busy lives. We often are multi-tasking, making it hard to remember all the small actions we are doing.