Bull Shoals Workshop
BULL SHOALS - The Bull Shoals City Council held the monthly workshop on Tuesday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. with all Councilmen present along with Mayor Mike Savu and Recorder Tina Bailey.
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We’re “Celebrating Maya @95” throughout April 2023
LITTLE ROCK - Since 2015, Celebrate! Maya Project has celebrated the life and legacy of iconic poet and writer Dr. Maya Angelou. This year marks her 95th Birthday, and we are celebrating her life throughout the month of April! “We are celebrating all that Dr. Angelou has contributed to the world, to America and to Arkansas, her childhood home,” Celebrate! Maya Project president Janis F. Kearney, said.
Read MoreWe’re “Celebrating Maya @95” throughout April 2023The “Old Flippin Jail” is History
The City of Flippin held a celebration and Dedication Ceremony at the “Old Flippin Jail” on the corner of Park Street and 2nd Street on Sunday, March 26, at 2 p.m. The Marion County Heritage Society, with assistance from the City of Flippin and the Division of Arkansas Heritage, worked over the last year to have the historic jail placed on the Arkansas Register of Historic Places and is working toward having it placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Read MoreThe “Old Flippin Jail” is HistoryCapitol 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 RiverFirst District – Fixing the Failures at the Post Office
For many in eastern Arkansas, lost mail or lengthy delivery delays have become frustratingly persistent problems. I routinely hear from folks throughout the First District, and have experienced personally, these failures; they all stem from a systemic issue at the Memphis United States Postal Service (USPS) sorting facility.
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The Bull Shoals Hoevel-Barnett VFW Post 1341 will host a week of events for Veterans. Post 1341 is located at 1206 Central Blvd., Bull Shoals.
Read MoreVeteran’s CalendarLegislative Update – House sends bills to the Gov.
House members will now be taking an extended recess. When the House reconvenes on March 27, members will be addressing public safety legislation, constitutional amendments, and the budget.
Read MoreLegislative Update – House sends bills to the Gov.Growing Up Flippin – Tough Feet Required
When I was growing up in Flippin in the 1960s, there weren’t many demands, or “requirements” made on or of me. However, tough feet were required.
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The Lowe Down
In 1976, I was a freshman in high school. Freshman year was an exciting year.
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