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As we continue to discuss conservation practices in our backyard that will add beauty and diversity, we continue from last week with more about wildlife habitat in our yards. We mentioned trees and shrubs that produce nuts and berries, which, we as humans might also get some benefit from, but how about the butterflies, hummingbirds and bees.

ARKADELPHIA – Enrollment continues to grow at Ouachita Baptist University, where a Fall 2022 headcount of 1,784 is the university’s highest in 56 years. Total enrollment, up 17.6 percent since 2016, includes a cohort of 445 first-time freshmen that has distinguished itself academically.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Menu is Subject to Change Monday: Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk, Tuesday: Breakfast: Frudel, Or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken and Noodles, Green Peas, Baby Carrots and Ranch, Frozen Fruit Cup, Hot Roll, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Wednesday: Breakfast: Pizza, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Strawberry Cup, Biscuit, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Thursday: Breakfast: Yogurt Parfait, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Spaghetti, Side Salad, Applesauce, Italian Bread, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Friday: Breakfast: Biscuit with Gravy, Or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Pizza, Crispito, Yogurt, Tortilla Chips/Salsa, Seasoned Corn, Celery Sticks and Ranch, Banana, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk This institution is an equal opportunity provider, Menu is Subject to Change Monday: Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk, Tuesday: Breakfast: Frudel, Or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken and Noodles, Green Peas, Baby Carrots and Ranch, Frozen Fruit Cup, Hot Roll, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Wednesday: Breakfast: Pizza, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Strawberry Cup, Biscuit, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Thursday: Breakfast: Yogurt Parfait, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Spaghetti, Side Salad, Applesauce, Italian Bread, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Friday: Breakfast: Biscuit with Gravy, Or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Pizza, Crispito, Yogurt, Tortilla Chips/Salsa, Seasoned Corn, Celery Sticks and Ranch, Banana, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Meal Prices: Breakfast; Adult $2.00, Milk $.40, Juice $.40.

LITTLE ROCK—Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge hosted today the 3rd annual statewide Elder Abuse Conference at The Church at Rock Creek in Little Rock. More than 150 attendees heard from the experts about issues faced by loved ones and the providers who assist seniors and adults with developmental disabilities. “Too many times our seniors have experienced despicable abuse,” said Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. “It is my office’s responsibility to protect the state’s elderly and disabled population from abuse, neglect and financial exploitation–a duty I do not take lightly.”

Have you ever thought about how much conservation you can do in your backyard? Farmers and ranchers, and many homeowners, are making progress in natural resource protection. You can join their conservation tradition right in your own backyard.

WASHINGTON – Arkansas U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton and Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) commented on the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General’s report on community care coordination delays for a veteran at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center: “In this instance, the Fayetteville VA Medical Center failed to live up to its mission. Negligence in ensuring a veteran receives the quality and timely care they deserve is unacceptable. I will be working with my colleagues to ensure those responsible will be held accountable and this never happens again, in Arkansas or elsewhere,” said Boozman, a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

The cross-state agency effort connects the state’s workers, employers, and workforce and education resources in a single online platform called Ready For Life. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced the launch of an enhanced version of the state’s online Ready For Life platform.