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Bill Howell is a retired (professional) Clay Target shooting instructor, that devotes one day a wee working with people who are interested in clay targe sports, especially Skeet and Sporting Clays. Howell has helped beginner through the advanced shooters, men, and women. It is something he really enjoys.

The location reported as Eros was erroneously reported. The correct location for voters is Bruno-Pyatt School. If you live in this area or are planning to vote at this location, you should got to Bruno-Pyatt School located at 4754 AR HWY-125.

FORT SMITH, Ark. – May 5, 2022 – The University of Arkansas–Fort Smith (UAFS) and Regions Bank today announced a community partnership designed to bring higher education within reach for students facing economic challenges.

Mickey Gilley was born to Arthur Fillmore Gilley and Irene née Lewis Gilley in Natchez, Mississippi. Gilley’s first wife was Geraldine Garrett, whom he married in 1953, at 17 years old; they divorced in 1961. She was the mother of three of his four children; Keith Ray, Michael, and Kathy. Gilley’s second wife, whom he married in 1962, was Vivian McDonald, together they have a son, Gregory. Mickey and Cindy Loeb, his longtime friend and business associate, were married in June 2020.

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services (AFCS) announces the promotion of Blake Swindle to Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. Swindle, who joined AFCS in 2001 in the Credit department as a Credit Analyst, has worked in various aspects since.

Like many young girls (and, occasionally, some boys), my first full-time summer job was babysitting. I was 12 years old so it would have been the summer of 1969. Back then, I was always looking for ways to make money (which is a whole topic for a column on another day) and, as soon as I was old enough, I began babysitting (although not on school nights until I was in high school).

Due to the influx of people who have moved into Arkansas and the surrounding counties, the following may be helpful information to residents: IF YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN ANOTHER STATE OR COUNTY: If you have moved to Arkansas from another state, notify the voter registrar in your previous state of residence to request cancellation. Be sure to submit a new registration application to your county clerk in Arkansas.

Fayetteville — Washington Regional Medical Center has received an “A”, the highest grade possible, in the Spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction recognizes Washington Regional’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error while in the hospital.