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On July 16 three-digit dialing to reach the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Veterans Crisis Line will officially take effect. Those who need help will be able to dial or text 988 to reach a suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselor. Calls and texts to 988 will be directed to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Veterans then press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.

Little Rock – The governor announced that he would call the legislature into special session on August 8 to consider income tax cuts that would save Arkansas families and businesses almost $700 million when they take effect.

The ability to read well is one of the most crucial skills we can give our students, and today I’d like to encourage you to join in our efforts to build a culture of reading in Arkansas. Reading is not simply one skill of many that we choose to master.

On Thursday, July 7, the Marion County Budget Committee (MCBC) met at 5:30 p.m. to discuss proposed ordinances to be considered by the full Quorum Court (QC) on Tuesday, July 12, at 6 p.m. Claudia Brigham, Marty Nickels, Talon Vancuren, James Underwood and Joyce McCalla, Chairperson of the committee were all in attendance.

Fayetteville — Washington Regional’s Medical Records Department, currently located in Washington Regional Medical Center, will begin serving patients at a new location effective Wednesday, July 13. The new location will provide easier access for patients and is located across the street from the hospital at 3318 N. Northhills Blvd., Ste. 110.