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Public options for dove season

Randy Zellers, AGFC Little Rock – Dove hunters searching for a place to hunt still have a few days to scout some fields for opening weekend, but the clock is ticking. In case you haven’t been able to find a location through private fields, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission prepares a few locations on public land for hunters who want to enjoy a first shot at the season.
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Mama Drew the Short Straw

Last week I wrote about my brother’s and sister’s first cars, My first car came when I was a junior in high school so it was the 1970’s and outside the time frame of this column. However, my driving lessons began when I was 12, so here we go. As I thought about this, I wondered how Karma determined which parent taught, I know in my case, my Mama drew the short straw.
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Who Cares About Bull Shoals Library?

The people of Bull Shoals have supported a local library since 1981 when North Arkansas Regional Library retired a small bookmobile for Bull Shoals to use as a Library, according the The History of Bull Shoals by Robert Harper. The Social Concerns Committee of the United Methodist Church ran the bookmobile as a service to the community. It was replaced by a larger bookmobile in 1984.
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How to become a vendor at an Arkansas farmers market

By Rebekah Hall, U of A System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts: Farmers markets are key to community, cultural, economic development There are at least 113 farmers markets in Arkansas Potential vendors should consult Arkansas Department of Health’s Farmers’ Market Vendor Guide Little Rock — Throughout Arkansas, farmers markets are important sources of fresh, local food as well as locations for community gatherings. For budding entrepreneurs, they may offer an opportunity to market their goods and services to that community.
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ME welcomes Mason to Flippin Sept. 1

Peggy Mason has been hired by CherryRoad Media to work at the Mountaineer Echo (ME) as a Part-Time Reporter and Photographer. Mason has been working as a stringer or freelance reporter and photographer for the past 14 months and was the photographer for the award-winning front page photo that won the Mountaineer Echo the award for Best Front Page at the Arkansas Press Association awards ceremony in June.
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Chess At the Library

Bull Shoals Library Chess Club invites you to join them to sharpen your chess skills, stimulate your mind and have fun. They meet twice a week in the library annex. Drops ins are welcome. Call the library for dates and times at 870-445-4265.
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