Legislative Update – House sends bills to the Gov.
House members will now be taking an extended recess. When the House reconvenes on March 27, members will be addressing public safety legislation, constitutional amendments, and the budget.
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Veteran’s Calendar
The Bull Shoals Hoevel-Barnett VFW Post 1341 will host a week of events for Veterans. Post 1341 is located at 1206 Central Blvd., Bull Shoals.
First District – Fixing the Failures at the Post Office
For many in eastern Arkansas, lost mail or lengthy delivery delays have become frustratingly persistent problems. I routinely hear from folks throughout the First District, and have experienced personally, these failures; they all stem from a systemic issue at the Memphis United States Postal Service (USPS) sorting facility.
AGFC hears proposal to change 2023-24 waterfowl season dates
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today heard the first reading of a proposal to shift the first segment of the 2023-24 duck season from the current season structure to one that opens the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Veteran’s News – Don’t let your brain health slip
Did you know that having some trouble remembering is normal? Simple things like not being able to remember where you put your keys, having trouble remembering what you need at the grocery store, or losing your eyeglasses again? Some forgetfulness is a normal problem in our everyday, busy lives. We often are multi-tasking, making it hard to remember all the small actions we are doing.
FSB to meet
The Flippin School Board is scheduled to meet at the Flippin Administration Building Monday March 27, at 6 p.m. The agenda consists of reports from principals, superintendent, possible new hires and busses.
VA is expanding contraception access for male Veterans
When they hit puberty, young girls are exposed to contraception options from their primary care provider or OBGYN. At almost every visit afterwards, care providers ask girls and women about contraception and their available options.
Flippin’s Roberts named as Semi-Finalist for NHS
The National Honor Society (NHS) announced that Julieta Roberts, a high school senior at Flippin High School and member of NHS, has been selected as an NHS Scholarship semifinalist. Since 1946, more than $21 million in scholarships have been awarded to outstanding NHS senior members to support college access and student success.
WR First in NWA to Offer New Robotic Hip Replacement Technology
Fayetteville - Washington Regional Medical Center this week became the first hospital in Northwest Arkansas to offer Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA Hip System, a state-of-the-art robotic technology that helps surgeons customize the placement of hip implants for their patients.
Cotter Schools meet
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.