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Rutledge Urges Congress to Pass the Public Safety Support Act 2022

LITTLE ROCK- Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, along with a bipartisan coalition of 53 attorneys general, is urging Congress to pass The Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022. The legislation addresses gaps in support for public safety officers who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with the high-risk nature of their jobs.
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Public access and the Buffalo River Trail expanded at BNR

Harrison, Ark.— The National Park Service (NPS) has purchased a 64-acre tract of land within the legislated boundaries of Buffalo National River, making it possible for all people to access this tract of land within the park. This formerly private inholding was an important key to completing a segment of the Buffalo River Trail/Ozark Highland Trail. Located on the south side of the Buffalo River in Searcy County, between Rocky Creek and the South Maumee River Access, this property offers great views of the river and 64 more acres for visitors to explore, birdwatch, backcountry camp, and hunt. Visitors can now hike on the maintained trail all the way from Richland Creek to Dillards Ferry.
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The Awesome Little Library

The 2022 Summer Reading Program is almost upon us! Create your online account to log your progress here: https://marioncountylibrary.readsquared.com/ Start logging on June 1! Our Summer Reading Events begin on June 2 and will continue throughout the month every Thursday at 11 a.m. For the first year in many, we are hosting the events in the library, yes, you read that correctly… these events will be IN THE LIBRARY!!! Come see live alligators, scuba divers, cats, canoes, and a magician! This is going to be EPIC, and you won’t want to miss any of it! Our Kickoff Party will be held on May 11 at 3:45 p.m.
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What is a County Judge

As the 2022 Primary Election approaches, The Mountaineer Echo is set to delivery a series of articles defining the primary responsibilities for key positions in county government. County judge is the top position in every county and has great power and responsibility.
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PETS OF THE WEEK

Have-A-Heart At Have-a-Heart Pet Shelter HAH, we continue to be grateful for the support we receive from our community, both organizations and individuals. We certainly could no’t do what we do without it.
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Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition

Cinco de Mayo is, for those with limited grasp of the Spanish, just a date on the calendar. Don’t be alarmed. This is the one day of the year that is in the Spanish. Cinco de Mayo means, try to stay with me here… the Fifth of May. On this day, many Americans pile into authentic Mexican restaurants in America. They will tell you that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day. Do not believe these people. They have been drinking. Some are even drunk. Mexican Independence Day is the 16th of September, which ironically starts at midnight on the 15th of September. Never heard of it. That’s because you’re American, you live in the United States of American, and you do not celebrate other countries independence from other, other countries. Unless they serve alcohol. Then perhaps you can make an
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Books for All Reading Levels

Bull Shoals Library has books for all levels of readers. This week features two all-time favorites to celebrate Mother’s Day, Just Me And My Mom by Mercer Mayer and Are You My Mother by P.D. Eastman. The kids’ corner has well marked shelves, so it is easy to find just the right books for your children or grandchildren. Kids can hang out to read or do activities at the kids table and chairs.
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FLIPPIN SCHOOLS MENU

May 9-May 13 Breakfast Menu Monday: Mini Cinni, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice & Milk Tuesday: Pancake on a Stick, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice & Milk Wednesday: Combo Bar & Toast, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice & Milk Thursday: Breakfast Pizza, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice & Milk Friday: Biscuit w/Gravy, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice & Milk Lunch: Monday: Nachos, Lettuce & Tomato, Refried Beans, Orange Wedges, Graham Cracker 9-12, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Tuesday: Chicken & Noodles, Seasoned Broccoli, red Pepper Strips, Pears, Snickerdoodle Cookie, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Wednesday: Walking Tacos, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Seasoned Corn, Mandarin Oranges, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Thursday: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, green Peas, Peaches, Hot Roll, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Friday: Cooks Choice .
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