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Cockrills Country Critters Mobile Petting Zoo & Pony Rides in Austin, Arkansas is a very special place for many people. They have families that come from all over Arkansas to visit and interact with the animals. One of our local veteran’s donated his Tortoises there due to him having to downsize and move. They host birthday parties, pony rides, have a petting area, and just in general a good place for families to come and enjoy there day visiting with the animals. For years, people have visited the Cockrills Country Critters Petting Zoo to see animals like lamas, camels, turkeys and chickens. The exhibit is also a place people come see exotic bedded animals like iguanas, hedgehogs and lemurs.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, continues his advocacy for Arkansas veterans and secures access to the benefits and services they have earned.

FORT SMITH — On the heels of new inflation numbers, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is continuing his series of conversations with Arkansas business leaders to learn how the current economic climate is impacting industries in The Natural State. On Tuesday, Boozman met with Fort Smith-area home builders about their struggles with skyrocketing inflation, supply chain disruptions and the shortage of skilled labor.

Shotgun Divorce will perform on Saturday, April 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Six Yellville-Summit High School FBLA members competed at the FBLA State Leadership Conference on April 4-5 in Little Rock. Sophomore Cara Bear placed 3rd in International Business and now has the opportunity to compete at the National Leadership Conference in Chicago this summer.