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Kari Schrank, APRN, Joins Washington Regional Cardiovascular Clinic

Fayetteville — Kari Schrank, APRN, recently joined the Washington Regional Cardiovascular Clinic, part of the Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute, where she provides comprehensive care for the heart. Schrank holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Valparaiso University. She has more than 15 years’ experience as a nurse practitioner.
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Let Freedom Ring

On July 4, 2022, the Harrison Colony Chapter (HCC) of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Ozark Society Children of the American Revolution (CAR) participated in the “Let Freedom Ring” event which was held at the Boone County Courtpark in downtown Harrison, honoring all veterans and recognizing the Revolutionary patriots of the original thirteen colonies.
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Maggie Mason, APRN, Joins WR Palliative Care

Fayetteville, Ark. — Maggie Mason, APRN, recently joined the Washington Regional Palliative Care team where she evaluates and provides care for hospitalized patients with chronic, progressive or complex medical conditions with a focus on improving quality of life. Mason earned a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Henderson State University. She has more than three years’ experience as an advanced practice registered nurse and served six years as a registered nurse.
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Celebrate Christmas in July

Texarkana, AR - Join the Texarkana Museums System on Saturday, July 23 for “Canned Christmas” from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the P. J. Ahern Home, 403 Laurel, in historic downtown Texarkana. Create canning jar Christmas gifts and learn how to start your own delicious Rumtopf for the Holidays! Tickets are $25 per person or $20 for TMS Members. Tickets are on sale now at TexarkanaMuseums.org/Events or call TMS at 903-793-4831 for more details. Deadline for purchasing tickets is Thursday, July 21.
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Year in Review

This week, we received the Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Summary. It shows we ended the last fiscal year with the largest surplus in state history.
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Three-Digit Dialing, Texting for Suicide Prevention Take Effect July 16

On July 16 three-digit dialing to reach the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Veterans Crisis Line will officially take effect. Those who need help will be able to dial or text 988 to reach a suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselor. Calls and texts to 988 will be directed to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Veterans then press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.
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Potential tax cuts

Little Rock – The governor announced that he would call the legislature into special session on August 8 to consider income tax cuts that would save Arkansas families and businesses almost $700 million when they take effect.
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