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Time and Planning

It’s never too early to plan for next year, or even too late to implement some changes this year. Farm plans, with conservation in mind, is something we all should consider when making changes to our operation. As we are working around our property, we all see things that maybe we would like to do different. As we assess those things, what is the best decision we can make to implement changes to make it most beneficial for our livestock while keeping in mind how it will affect water quality. A Conservation Plan is a tool designed to help you better manage the natural resources on your farm.
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Alice Walton

Alice Louise Walton was born in Newport, Arkansas, born October 7, 1949. Sam Walton was her father Helen Walton, mother, three brothers, Rob Walton, John Walton, and Jim Walton.
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Division of Agriculture to offer remote produce safety training

LITTLE ROCK — For produce growers, keeping their farms free of microbial contamination and reducing foodborne illness outbreaks is key to the success of their crop and business. To support these efforts, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will offer a two-day, remote produce safety training workshop for fruit and vegetable growers, providing important information on best practices, risk management and regulatory requirements.
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Celebrating the people’s law . . .

I’ve written many times about the importance of newspapers to our democracy and communities. For centuries, newspapers have always been there to inform, educate, announce weddings, births, and deaths. An important role of newspapers is to protect citizens by supporting the public’s right to know what their local, state and federal government officials are doing, and the records kept.
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NARMC Welcomes Executive Director of Clinic Operations

HARRISON - North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is proud to welcome Kortni Dixon as our new Executive Director of Clinic Operations. In her role as Executive Director, Kortni will be accountable for Primary Care, Surgery, and Medical Specialty operations within NARMC clinics with specific emphasis to be placed on patient satisfaction, physician satisfaction, co-worker satisfaction, business growth and development, and quality.
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Yellville-Summit 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll

All A’s Third Grade students with All A’s are: Olivia Duffy, Addison Denzlinger, Aurora Gieck, Sarah Lane, Eben Rogers, Saben Thurman, Raelyn Stroud, Rylan Robertson, Holly Sokoloski, Bailey Wallace, Andrew Brantner, Owen Dufresne, Leslie Hill, Sophia Layton, Lilah Seward, Alayna Stumph, and Kasandra Yocham. Fourth Grade students with All A’s are: Emri Burris, Philly Chichester, Annalee Grimm, Emry DeVore, Leiara Foreman, Harper Pearson, Calli Doshier, Carter Metcalf, Max Ponce, and Ryken Voight.
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