Interlocal Meeting Scheduled
The City of Yellville will be hosting an Interlocal Agreement Meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 3 p.m. in Yellville City Hall.
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Extension Corner
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.
Read MoreExtension CornerLightin Ridge
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 RidgeCapitol Discussion – Strengthening the Health Care Workforce
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.
Read MoreCapitol Discussion – Strengthening the Health Care WorkforceMan Sentenced for Illegally Guiding Hikers at Buffalo National River
Harrison - Mr. Jeffrey Johnson, was sentenced to two years’ probation, a two-year ban from Buffalo National River, $600.00 in fines, $80.00 in processing fees, and ordered to pay $2,686.27 in restitution.
Read MoreMan Sentenced for Illegally Guiding Hikers at Buffalo National RiverCotter Schools meet
The following is a summary of the meeting of the Cotter Public School Board held on Thursday, March 16, at 7 p.m. on the campus of the Cotter Schools. Allen Franks, Luke Walker, Jimmy Morgan, Russel Duggins and Cameron Ross, along with Jayme Jones, superintendent, were in attendance for the meeting that was called to order around 7 p.m.
Read MoreCotter Schools meetPets of the Week
This week we would like to introduce our readers to Ezra. If you have been following Have-A-Heart’s (HAH) activity in the past few months, you will recall that in late December we were called in to help with a hoarding rescue.
Read MorePets of the WeekWR First in NWA to Offer New Robotic Hip Replacement Technology
Fayetteville - Washington Regional Medical Center this week became the first hospital in Northwest Arkansas to offer Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA Hip System, a state-of-the-art robotic technology that helps surgeons customize the placement of hip implants for their patients.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of Debbie Emery, of Fort Smith, in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans.
Read MoreSFC Emery receives RecognitionFlippin’s Roberts named as Semi-Finalist for NHS
The National Honor Society (NHS) announced that Julieta Roberts, a high school senior at Flippin High School and member of NHS, has been selected as an NHS Scholarship semifinalist. Since 1946, more than $21 million in scholarships have been awarded to outstanding NHS senior members to support college access and student success.
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