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Invasive Plants

Conservation is about saving, about preserving the natural world for future generations and the health of our ecosystems. But sometimes to save local environments, you have to kill some plants. Specifically, invasive plants. We should “Rip them to Shreds” as one article I read stated.
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‘Surviving drought’ topic of Division of Agriculture webinar for cattle producers

Little Rock — Experts with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a free webinar July 21 to offer guidance to Arkansas cattle producers struggling with drought. “Our cattle producers statewide are struggling right now to survive this drought, and many of them face some tough decisions,” Vic Ford, extension’s associate president for agriculture and natural resources, said.
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Internal Review Underway

The Arkansas State Police is conducting an internal review and investigation into the death of a Kentucky man who fled from an Arkansas State Trooper yesterday (Sunday, July 24) during a pursuit that began in Forrest City.
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Dennis 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.
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COVID-19 and Medicaid

This week we want to remind Arkansans who receive Medicaid coverage to make sure their contact information is up to date. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government temporarily stopped some Medicaid requirements and conditions.
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