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Fayetteville — Arkansas cattle producers are being urged to check their herds for unusual ticks and take measures to prevent transmission of theileriosis or other tick-related diseases. The warnings follow the recent finding of additional Asian longhorned ticks in northwest Arkansas by scientists with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
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School Safety

Little Rock – The Arkansas School Safety Commission is meeting frequently to have an initial report ready for the governor and legislators by August 1. The commission has been charged with updating its original report, which was issued in November of 2018.
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Veterans Fair at the Fairgrounds Submitted by Kit Mason, Sr. Living Operations Manager, Good Samaritan Society On July 16, Baxter County Veteran Benefits Fair is scheduled at 10 a.m.
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Congressional Award: Recognizing Tomorrow’s Leaders

If you are like me, there were few days on the calendar that I looked forward to more than the last day of school when I was young. As a parent, I understand how challenging the summer months are to keeping kids busy. Communities offer specialized programs to engage youth through public library reading programs, sports camps and Boys and Girls Clubs. For young people aiming to challenge themselves and make a difference in the lives of others, there is the Congressional Award.
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WRMC Launches Obstetric Emergency Department

Fayetteville — Washington Regional has introduced a new obstetric (OB) emergency department located in its Women and Infants Center to increase access to care for pregnant patients with 24/7 care from a team of board-certified obstetricians. In addition to providing care for pregnant patients who seek care in the OB emergency department, these obstetricians will also act as OB hospitalists, providing care for laboring patients at the Women and Infants Center until their OB/GYN arrives. They will also deliver babies of patients who do not have an OB/GYN.
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Rutledge Warns of Skyrocketing Energy Prices During the Summer

Little Rock – As summer begins, Arkansas is likely to experience heat waves causing energy bill increases for many. Arkansans have already seen a tremendous rise in energy prices due to previous severe weather, inflation, supply chain issues, the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline, and the halting of domestic oil and gas drilling. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is urging all Arkansans to take precautions to prepare their home and finances with the squelching summer months to come.
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More Fireworks Festival photos

Just a sample of the Fireworks that were displayed by the Flippin Fire Department for everyone to enjoy on Sunday night, July 3. PHOTO BY PEGGY MASON The Flippin Hippie bear makes an appearance to see Shotgun Divorce, Tyler Braden and the huge fireworks display for the 35th year in a row at Hickey Park in Flippin on Sunday, July 3.
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