State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
Little Rock – Every year the sales tax holiday is the first weekend in August. This year it will be Saturday, August 6, and Sunday, August 7.
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J.B. Hunt announces Shelley Simpson as President
LOWELL – J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced today the appointment of Shelley Simpson as president of the company.
Read MoreJ.B. Hunt announces Shelley Simpson as President988 Mental Health Hotline Makes Connecting to Help Easier
There is a new way to get help for folks experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis and it’s as easy as dialing 988. In July, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline launched, ushering in a link to crisis centers nationwide through a toll-free number connecting callers to trained counselors for free and confidential care.
Read More988 Mental Health Hotline Makes Connecting to Help EasierDennis Milligan issues Statement On Fisher
“I am saddened to hear of the passing of former State Treasurer Jimmie Lou Fisher this morning. Jimmie Lou was the longest-serving Treasurer of Arkansas, serving from 1981-2003. I had the pleasure of serving with Jimmie Lou on the board of directors for the Arkansas Rural Endowment Fund and always enjoyed her wit and charm. She had a graceful presence and truly cared about serving Arkansas.
Read MoreDennis Milligan issues Statement On FisherSocial trust . . .
Every four years, the National Intelligence Council provides a forecast of the world for the next 20 years. In March 2021, they released the latest National Intelligence Forecast. As we could have predicted, the next 20 years looks turbulent. It appears we are living in the best of times, and we need to enjoy our way of life while we can. The future of the world will hinge on whether we allow technology and social media to unite us or divide us. So far as a society we are failing in the area of unification. The freedom that the internet allows has spurred some to create division and hate. And I don’t think many of us want to know the evils going on behind the scenes or underground on the World Wide Web.
Read MoreSocial trust . . .YSSB meets to prepare for 2022-23
On Thursday, July 14, the Yellville-Summit School Board met in the Yellville-Summit Administration Building to prepare for the 2022-23 school year by approving the school calendar, update EFT process, and renewing contracts.
Read MoreYSSB meets to prepare for 2022-23PARK GAINES WELFARE DIRECTOR, SHOT TO DEATH MONDAY MORNING
A sharp, sudden blast from both barrels of a twelve gauge shotgun shatter the calm, tranquill stillness of this city last Monday morning and, within minutes the shocking news reverberated throughout Yellville that Park Gaines had been shot and killed.
Read MorePARK GAINES WELFARE DIRECTOR, SHOT TO DEATH MONDAY MORNINGState Capitol Week in Review
Little Rock – Two interest groups submitted petitions to the Secretary of State seeking to have two proposed constitutional amendments placed on the November general election ballot. One would legalize marijuana and the other would remove Pope County as a possible site for a gambling casino.
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Read MoreVETERAN’S CALENDARBreaking Ground to Honor Veterans
It’s been more than 30 years since the United States and coalition forces helped liberate Kuwait from the Iraqi invasion. Now, the men and women who served in uniform during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield will soon be recognized with a national memorial honoring their selfless service and sacrifice.
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