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As we continue to discuss conservation practices in our backyard that will add beauty and diversity, we continue from last week with more about wildlife habitat in our yards. We mentioned trees and shrubs that produce nuts and berries, which, we as humans might also get some benefit from, but how about the butterflies, hummingbirds and bees.

ARKADELPHIA – Enrollment continues to grow at Ouachita Baptist University, where a Fall 2022 headcount of 1,784 is the university’s highest in 56 years. Total enrollment, up 17.6 percent since 2016, includes a cohort of 445 first-time freshmen that has distinguished itself academically.

Little Rock – When Treasurer of State Dennis Milligan took office in 2015, one of the first things he did was conduct an in-depth review of the investment policies of the state, to become fully knowledgeable of the types of investments that were allowed under law. “We’re limited in the types of investments that we can make, and for good reason.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Menu is Subject to Change Monday: Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk, Tuesday: Breakfast: Frudel, Or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken and Noodles, Green Peas, Baby Carrots and Ranch, Frozen Fruit Cup, Hot Roll, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Wednesday: Breakfast: Pizza, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Strawberry Cup, Biscuit, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Thursday: Breakfast: Yogurt Parfait, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Spaghetti, Side Salad, Applesauce, Italian Bread, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Friday: Breakfast: Biscuit with Gravy, Or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Pizza, Crispito, Yogurt, Tortilla Chips/Salsa, Seasoned Corn, Celery Sticks and Ranch, Banana, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk This institution is an equal opportunity provider, Menu is Subject to Change Monday: Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk, Tuesday: Breakfast: Frudel, Or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken and Noodles, Green Peas, Baby Carrots and Ranch, Frozen Fruit Cup, Hot Roll, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Wednesday: Breakfast: Pizza, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Strawberry Cup, Biscuit, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Thursday: Breakfast: Yogurt Parfait, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Spaghetti, Side Salad, Applesauce, Italian Bread, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Friday: Breakfast: Biscuit with Gravy, Or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Pizza, Crispito, Yogurt, Tortilla Chips/Salsa, Seasoned Corn, Celery Sticks and Ranch, Banana, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Meal Prices: Breakfast; Adult $2.00, Milk $.40, Juice $.40.

The Marion County Airport Board would like to announce there will be no meeting for the month of September. Thank you from the MC Airport Board.

FORT SMITH – MonitorDaily, a leading publication of the equipment leasing and finance industry, has recognized Arvest Equipment Finance (AEF) for the eighth consecutive year. AEF is a division of Arvest Bank.

FAYETTEVILLE - The little things living in a calf’s nose could be key to combating bovine respiratory disease, the single most costly illness affecting the beef industry. Jiangchao Zhao, associate professor of animal science at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, uses next-generation sequencing to identify the microorganisms populating the bovine nasal cavities, known as the respiratory microbiome.