News

Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its monthly all-u-can-eat fried fish and shrimp dinner this coming Friday, October 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests may order fried fish, fried shrimp or a combination plate which also includes hushpuppies, French fries, coleslaw, vegetable, roll, dessert and a beverage.

The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville held its monthly meeting September 8, 2022. Meeting was called to order by Commander; Dustin Beals, Judge Advocate at 1800 hours or 6 p.m.

Do you or a young person in your life need a little help with learning how to “adult”? Have you ever asked yourself “Why didn’t anyone teach me this in school?” The Grown-Up U: Facts for Success podcast program brought to you by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service focuses on the life skills needed for young adults to successfully navigate the decisions and pitfalls of “adulting” in the real world. Our team of FCS (Family and Consumer Sciences) agents from across the state has worked together to produce relevant and research-based podcasts to help young people access the facts they need to succeed.

Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 5.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 11.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 40.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

Fall into helping! The nation’s blood supply needs your help. Please donate at one of these upcoming blood drives. Every 2 seconds someone needs blood. 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate, but only 10 percent do – help increase that percent! Make an appointment online at RedCrossBlood.org & search by zip code.

HOT SPRINGS — During its first three decades, the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts has provided students from across the state an opportunity to live in a community of learning at a public, residential high school that delivers college-level coursework in multiple disciplines. As ASMSA prepares to enter its fourth decade, the search for the Classes of 2025 and 2026 has officially begun. While recent searches have focused on two early-entry admissions pathways for sophomores and an expanded arts curriculum focus, this year’s admissions cycle leans into a long-term strength of previous class searches — supporting the next generation of young women in STEM.