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Arkansas’ Lung Cancer Challenge

LITTLE ROCK - November often feels like a busy month with the focus on upcoming holidays, travel and seasonal cheer, but it is also a month of reflection and thoughtful planning at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month — prime time to raise awareness about the No. 1 cancer killer in Arkansas.
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Thankfulness

We can’t help but be thankful that it was such a mild fall, but I refuse to be happy about the cold that has whacked us in November. But then, I am happy to see a good number of ducks arriving from up north as of yet. I can’t see how anyone would not be happy about that!! On Thanksgiving Day, we all gather to give thanks for our health and happiness, and there is an awful lot to be thankful about. But few people are thankful for flocks of ducks, like I am. If we just had more water in the Ozarks right now I would just be as tickled as a coon dog with a panful of burnt biscuits!
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Cooking with Mumzy!

Hello, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. Thanksgiving is upon us; I hope everyone has plenty to eat and enjoys every minute with your loved ones. We plan to eat lots and play with the grandbabies and enjoy the extra time of.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Did you know that more than 12 percent of all turkeys produced in the United States are raised right here in Arkansas? Arkansas produces 27 million turkeys per year and ranks third in the nation in turkeys raised. But that’s not the only popular Thanksgiving dish that may have started its journey on an Arkansas farm.
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Special Meeting for MCQC

Thursday, November 17, the Marion County Quorum Court (MCQC) met for a Special Meeting at 6 p.m., in the Marion County Courthouse to discuss ordinances for elections, a vehicle for the coroner and windows at the health department. Justices Marty Nickels, Mike Scrima, Talon Vancuren, Rick White, Wesley Shipman, James Underwood and Claudia Brigham were in attendance along with John Massey, Marion County Judge.
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Light Up the Night

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Bull Shoals Lake – White River Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Saturday, December 3, at 6 p.m. Parade lineup is scheduled at 5 p.m.
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NEWS BREIFS

LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston welcomes you to enjoy the tradition of the Arkansas State Capitol Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. Rex Nelson, senior editor for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and author of three books, will emcee the 84th anniversary of this event.
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