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Yellville - The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville held its monthly meeting March 9, 2023. Meeting was called to order at 1802 hours by Dustin Beals, Commander.

Little Rock - When House members return from the spring break recess, they will begin the process reviewing proposed constitutional amendments. Those hearings will take place in the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee.

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.

The City of Yellville will be hosting an Interlocal Agreement Meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 3 p.m. in Yellville City Hall.

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.

Third Grade All A’s - Jacob Emanuel, Kayelynn Martin, Claire Davenport, Elisabet Dubuque, Karah Jones, Kinley Smith, Savannah Criffield, Caroline Goodwin, Raelee Methvin, Colin Marberry, and Josie Thieme.

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is continuing his leadership to address the growing health care provider shortage with the introduction of a pair of legislative initiatives aimed at attracting medical professionals to practice in communities across Arkansas. The senator is advancing bills to increase access to medical residency slots in underserved areas and incentivize students to join the medical field.

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.

Water, our most valuable resource. I know it’s hard to discuss having a shortage of water, or drought conditions, while we are fighting the mud right now, however, we should always be thinking about water conservation.