NEWS BREIFS
Come shop our Lifestyle Event. Baxter Health Auxiliary is sponsoring this fundraiser on Monday, January 16, 7 a.m.
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MC Republicans meeting scheduled
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, January 12, 2023, upstairs in the Marion County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. The public and members are invited to attend.
Read MoreMC Republicans meeting scheduledGassville Officer Recognized
The City Council of Gassville met Tuesday, December 20, in the Gassville Community Center. At the December 20, Gassville City Council meeting, State Representative Jack Fortner was present to recognize Sergeant Ron Weaver for his actions during a March 2021 battery case.
Read MoreGassville Officer RecognizedThe Dave Ferguson Scholarship
Each year the Crooked Creek Conservation District in conjunction with the Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts sponsors a scholarship to Marion County students. The “Dave Ferguson” scholarship is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors with a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
Read MoreThe Dave Ferguson ScholarshipJanuary 1 Becomes
The early Roman calendar consisted of 10 months and 304 days, with each new year beginning at the vernal equinox; according to tradition, it was created by Romulus, the founder of Rome, in the eighth century B.C. A later king, Numa Pompilius, is credited with adding the months of Januarius and Februarius.
Read MoreJanuary 1 BecomesNew Year’s Traditions and Celebrations Around the World
In many countries, New Year’s celebrations begin on the evening of December 31—New Year’s Eve—and continue into the early hours of January 1. Revelers often enjoy meals and snacks thought to bestow good luck for the coming year.
Read MoreNew Year’s Traditions and Celebrations Around the WorldJudges Training
Just before Christmas, 38 newly elected judges made their way to Little Rock to receive an initial training before beginning their new jobs on January 1, 2023. The Association of Arkansas Counties held training lasting three days to teach the Judge-Elects training on various topics to assist judges as they begin their job.
Read MoreJudges TrainingNew Year’s Traditions in USA:
1. Times Square Ball Drop 2. Making Resolutions 3. New Year’s Kiss 4. Hoppin’ John 5. Auld Lang Syne 6. Midnight Countdown So, whatever your New Year’s traditions or Resolutions might be, enjoy the day, make memories and get ready for the New Year to come.
Read MoreNew Year’s Traditions in USA:Sheriff’s School
Greg Alexander recently attended training in Little Rock Conducted by the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association. The training began December 11 and ended on December 16.
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