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Bipartisan Effort to Safeguard Veterans Filing Benefit Claims

WASHINGTON –– U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), senior members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced legislation to hold unaccredited entities that target men and women who served in uniform accountable for their predatory practices. The Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding (GUARD) VA Benefits Act would reinstate criminal penalties for unaccredited claim representatives who charge unauthorized fees while helping file a disability claim.
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Marion County Police Beat

Current: November 21 – November 27 2022 Stude, Courtney Gayle: Booking Date: 11-26-2022 - 1:31 a.m.; Charges: FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR, FAILURE TO PAY FINES MISDEMEAN0R Gowen, Leon Dode: Booking Date: 11-23-2022 - 2:44 a.m.; Charges: DRIVING ON SUSPENDED DL, BSTRUCTING GOVERMENT OPERTIONS, FAILURE TO REGISTER VEHICLE, NO PROOF OF INSURANCE, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESSION OF CONTROLL SUBSTANCE Released: Gowen, Leon Dode: Release Date: 11-25-2022 - 6:30 p.m.; Booking Date: 11-23-2022 - 2:44 a.m.; Charges: DRIVING ON SUSPENDED DL, OBSTRUCTING GOVERMENT OPERTIONS, FAILURE TO REGISTER VEHICLE, NO PROOF OF INSURANCE, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESSION OF CONTROLL SUBSTANCE Meyer, Jennifer Ann: Release Date: 11-22-2022 - 9:40 p.m.; Booking Date: 11-22-2022 - 1:47 p.m.; Charges: POSS CONT SUB, POSS DRUG PARA, POSS DRUG PARA, DRIVING WHILE INTOX, FAILURE TO REGISTER VEH, OPEN CONTAINER Cowan, Michael: Release Date: 1122-2022 - 8:28 p.m.; Booking Date: 11-22-2022 - 3:18 p.m.; Charges: HOLD FOR BOONE CO, THEFT OF PROPERTY Saeler, Harold Todd: Release Date: 11-22-2022 - 12:08 a.m.; Booking Date: 08-23-2022 - 10:45 p.m.; Charges: POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS, THEFT BY RECEIVING, WHITE WARRANT Cupples, Justin Wayne: Release Date: 11-21-2022 - 10:45 p.m.; Booking Date: 11-21-2022 - 4:10 p.m.; Charges: NO PROOF OF INSURANCE, DROVE LEFT OF CENTER, DRIVING ON SUSPENDED DL, CARELESS DRIVING, DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED, REFUSAL TO SUBMIT .
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Shop Local for Small Business Saturday

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement promoting Small Business Saturday on November 26: “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the lifeblood of our communities. They employ our family members, friends and neighbors while also giving back and supporting initiatives that enhance our quality of life and strengthen our shared identity. This Saturday and throughout the holiday season, I encourage Arkansans to patronize the local retailers and service industries in their community and throughout our state. They deserve our support and business for the quality and commitment they demonstrate every day.”
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Flippin School District

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, Menu is Subject to Change Monday, Breakfast: Mini Cinni, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chili with Corn Chips, Tater Tots, Celery Sticks with Ranch, Applesauce, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Tuesday, Breakfast: Sausage and Biscuit, or Cereal and Toast Fruit Juice and Milk Lunch: Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Wednesday, Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Corn dog, Baked Beans, Carrot Sticks, Pears, Rice Krispy Treat, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Thursday, Breakfast: Donut, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Baked Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Seasoned Broccoli, Strawberry Cup, Hot Roll, Dessert, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Friday, Breakfast: Biscuit with Gravy, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Pizza, Tossed Salad, Veggie Sticks with Ranch, Frozen Fruit Cup, Graham Crackers, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk .
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Selecting and Keeping Your Christmas Tree Looking Its Best

The hunt for the perfect tree is oftentimes an important part of family tradition. Buy local whenever possible by supporting local Christmas tree growers. Purchasing locally grown trees also reduces the risk of spreading unwanted pests into your landscape. Your local University Extension Service and Department of Natural Resources provide updates on any threats.
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Spanish Poetry Slams at UAFS

Fort Smith - Students from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith conquered stage fright to throw down in the form of poetry during the Department of World Languages’ Spanish Poetry Slam, November 10 in the UAFS Windgate Theater. More than 120 students attended the slam, many of whom participated themselves.
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Searching for Treasure

I am a beachcomber, I reckon. Didn’t know what that was until I saw it in a magazine the other day. About 4 or 5 years ago I was in Canada on Lake of the Woods fishing for Walleye, Bass, Pike, Crappie and Yellow Perch. I’m like that in Canada; the fishing is up and down beneath the boat… no casting. You just find 25 to 30 feet of water and bob a jig or a minnow up and down off the bottom until something grabs it and then you put whatever you can net into the live well and put on a new minnow.
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