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.
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Boys State has named Andrew Brodsky as Director of Staff for the program, which has transformed the lives of young men throughout the state and beyond since 1940. Brodsky has been part of Arkansas Boys State since his delegate year in 2013, in which he represented Lakeside High School and was elected as Arkansas Boys State Speaker of the House.
Fayetteville — Washington Regional has named Mike Matherly as director of nutrition services. In his new role, Matherly will be responsible for overseeing operational needs of the nutrition department including food service programs to provide dietary services for patients, staff and visitors.
Fayetteville — Jeran Trangle, MD, recently joined the Washington Regional Hospitalists group, where he provides evaluation and treatment of hospitalized patients. Dr.
Fayetteville — Washington Regional has named Shelley Burch, CHAM, CRCR, as director of patient financial access. In her new role, Burch will be responsible for developing strategies to improve the overall patient access experience while overseeing the operations of patient access departments including central scheduling, precertification, preregistration, clinic admissions, admitting, emergency department admitting and public benefits.
Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes. Harvesting when they are fully ripe ensures the best flavor for eating fresh, cooking, and preserving.
Difficult conversations are called that for a reason. And some of the most difficult conversations are those we have with loved ones about end-of-life topics. Hospice of the Ozarks hopes to help make these discussions easier.
A new sidewalk graces the front of Bull Shoals Library, so please excuse our mess. The City of Bull Shoals has started its long-anticipated sidewalk along the north side of Central Blvd (Hwy 178).
Allison Dougan is an American Connection Corps fellow serving as the Marion County Digital Equity Engagement Coordinator, where she has curated a digital literacy program specifically targeting parents and families of K-12 students.
HOT SPRINGS — During its first three decades, the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts has provided students from across the state an opportunity to live in a community of learning at a public, residential high school that delivers college-level coursework in multiple disciplines. As ASMSA prepares to enter its fourth decade, the search for the Classes of 2025 and 2026 has officially begun. While recent searches have focused on two early-entry admissions pathways for sophomores and an expanded arts curriculum focus, this year’s admissions cycle leans into a long-term strength of previous class searches — supporting the next generation of young women in STEM.