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Before I was a Twinkle in His Eye

June 22, 2022

From the time I was a young girl up til now, my father has always shared funny, adventurous, and sometimes sad stories of the Gaines family legacy. Papa starts every story with (before you were a twinkle in my eye). His introduction warmed my heart as I settled on his lap to listen attentively.

June 22, 2022

Washington –– The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022. This landmark legislation backed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) will deliver toxic-exposed veterans their earned Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits.

June 22, 2022

Little Rock — Turtles are on the move all over Arkansas, and many can be found alongside roads in rural and suburban areas thanks to a wet, relatively cool spring that created excellent foraging areas in ditches and grassy areas beside the hustle of daily traffic. Many turtles are finishing up their annual breeding and egg-laying cycles, which also puts them on the move.

June 22, 2022

Washington –– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, urged Senate passage of comprehensive legislation to deliver earned benefits for all generations of veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service in our nation’s uniform.

June 22, 2022

The North Central Arkansas Prescribed Burn Association was formed in March of 2020, with the support and guidance of the Arkansas Game and Fish Department, Quail Forever, and USFWS Partners for Wildlife. It includes the counties of Marion, Searcy, Boone and Baxter in North Central Arkansas.

June 19, 2022

Submitted by Karen Carter, Secretary of Marion County Judge Marion County has announced schedule changes in VA and Transfer Station beginning June 20, 2022. The… Login to continue reading Login…

June 17, 2022

by Jamie Smith The June Marion County Airport Board Meeting is to be held 6 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Marion County Airport. Login to continue reading Login…

June 15, 2022

Two students from the Yellville-Summit FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Chapter will attend the National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois, at the end of this month thanks to the generosity of the community.

June 15, 2022

American Bullfrog, Adult body lengths range from 3.6 to 6 inches. Coloration is typically olive green, with some individuals having gray or brown mottling or spots.

June 15, 2022

Hundreds of high school students explored the halls of the Arkansas Capitol last week during the annual exercise in government known as Girls State and Boys State. The week-long programs, which are sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary, offer rising seniors the chance to form a government, run for office, and write and vote on legislation.

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Before I was a Twinkle in His Eye

Senate Passes Toxic Exposure Legislation

Turtles taking to the streets don’t box them in

Boozman Advocates for Landmark Toxic Exposure Legislation

North Central Arkansas Prescribed Burn Association

Schedule Changes at Marion County

Marion County Airport Board to meet

Y-S FBLA Reaches Fundraising Goals with Help from the Community

Frogs and Toads of Arkansas – Part One

Arkansas Boys and Girls State