Legislative Update
Little Rock - When the House reconvenes on Monday, members will likely be entering the last week of the 2023 Regular Session. Currently, the General Assembly is expected to adjourn on April 7.
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Lightin Ridge
Here is your chance to get a free turkey call and eat a free fish dinner. Last December I started trying to help an old country church to get going again.
Read MoreLightin RidgeHow to Start and Up-pot Seedlings
Why go out and buy vegetable starts when you could start them yourself for pennies or free? All you need is some good quality potting soil and some kind of container that will hold dirt and let water drain out. You can go all out and buy trays and pots that are specifically for starting seeds, but there is a cheaper way.
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Feeding Livestock for Butcher Shortcourse By Brian See Make plans to attend the Feeding Livestock for Butcher Shortcourse to be held on April 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Summit, AR.
Read MoreEXTENSION CORNERGrowing Up Flippin
First, an apology to the readers. As you may have noticed, I’ve missed a few weeks recently with this column.
Read MoreGrowing Up FlippinBull Shoals Dam Closure
MOUNTAIN HOME - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 6:30 a.m. April 10 until 5 p.m. April 11 to deploy and remove equipment used to perform maintenance on the dam’s sluice gates.
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I was on the river last week the day before the storm, all by myself. I fished for a couple of hours without seeing a fish.
Read MoreLightin RidgeBenefits of Adding Water Features to the Landscape
Boost the beauty and your enjoyment by adding a fountain, birdbath, or other water feature to your balcony, deck, or landscape. This one addition to your outdoor space provides many benefits.
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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.
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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.
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