Operation Christmas Child
Beginning Monday, November 14-21, it is time to Pack A Shoebox for National Collection Week. Get your shoebox packed full and drop-off at local locations to help children in need to have a Christmas.
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NEWS BREIFS
MOUNTAIN HOME - The North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will be holding their November luncheon on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 12 Noon. THIS IS ONE WEEK EARLIER BECAUSE OF THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY AND BLACK FRIDAY.
Narcan Training
We at NAPHE in Harrison are offering a free Narcan and Stop the Stigma training on December 1, at the JPH Conference Center at North Arkansas College in Harrison. Those who register and attend either of the two sessions at this event will receive free doses of Naloxone/Narcan nasal spray.
MCQC is in Session
The Marion County Quorum Court, MCQC, met Tuesday, November 8, to discuss reports, ordinances and personnel. Justices Wesley Shipman, Claudia Brigham, Brady Madden, Rick White, James Underwood, Talon Vancuren, Marty Nickels, and Mike Scrima were in attendance, along with John Massey, county judge. Joyce McCalla was absent for medical reasons.
BS Workshop –
Following what was a calm Bull Shoals City Council meeting on October 27, the November 7 City Council workshop was another story. Councilmen David McBee and Chuck Kinler were absent, with all other members present along with Mayor David Nixon and Recorder Tina Bailey.
Breaking News
The Marion County Library Closed due to the library flooding. After assessing the damage Monday, November 14, an announcement was made to close the library for repairs.
Motorists, be on the lookout for deer on highways
LITTLE ROCK — Deer is on the move in The Natural State. That means hunters and motorists in Arkansas should keep a watchful eye out, particularly at dawn and dusk.
Veteran of the Week
The following is the exact account of the Veteran of the Week Private Olen G. Taylor of Snowball, Arkansas about the sinking of the USS Yorktown in the Battle of Midway during World War II.
Meaning of Veteran’s Day
On Veterans Day, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we celebrate those living who have served our great nation in all branches of our armed forces both in peace time and in war. Because of their deeds and sacrifices we continue to live in a country that has freedoms that most countries don’t.
Keeping the natural state natural
“Master Naturalists love discovering new worlds in our own backyards,” says Paula Caprio of Marshall, president of North Central Arkansas Master Naturalists (NCAMN). NCAMN is looking for new members to join them in their natural state volunteer adventures, according to Caprio.