YSSB to meet Monday
By Robert Lyons On Monday, June 13, at 5:30 p.m. the Yellville-Summit School Board will meet in the Yellville-Summit Administration Building. The board is scheduled… Login to continue reading Login…
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Bull Shoals Dam Closed June 1
State Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from Bull Shoals to Lakeview was closed to traffic June 1, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to deploy and remove equipment used to perform maintenance on the dam’s sluice gates and USACE coordinated the closure with emergency services. PHOTO BY CAROL SHORT
Read MoreBull Shoals Dam Closed June 1Unattended baby wild animals might not be abandoned
Little Rock – Arkansas is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and their offspring. Throughout the spring and summer, it is not uncommon to come across unattended baby wild animals. But alone does not mean orphaned when it comes to wildlife.
Read MoreUnattended baby wild animals might not be abandonedLa Petite Roche Anniversary: Putting Little Rock on the Map
In 1722, when French explorer Jean-Baptiste Bernard de La Harpe and his crew were exploring by way of the Arkansas River, they came upon what they called “La Petite Roche” or “The Little Rock” on the south bank of the river. This “little rock” became a landmark for travelers and gave The Natural State the name for its future capital city.
Read MoreLa Petite Roche Anniversary: Putting Little Rock on the MapY-S Elementary Salutes Students
Yellville-Summit proudly released the 4th Quarter 9 Weeks Honor Roll for all A’s and 3.0 for the third grade through sixth grade. The following students received all A’s for the 4th Quarter 9 weeks:
Read MoreY-S Elementary Salutes StudentsVacation Scams
Little Rock - The school year is winding down, and many Arkansans are making summer vacation plans. Whether it is a trip to the beach, somewhere abroad, or one of Arkansas’s many lakes or state parks, Arkansans should keep a watchful eye to avoid falling victim to a vacation scam. Scam artists are using the internet, including online advertising and social media, to pitch free or deeply discounted travel deals.
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A few years back I was amused to see where there were a dozen or so “outdoorsmen” competing in an event to determine the best outdoorsman in the country. Reckon they actually narrowed it down to the very top outdoorsman? How ridiculous is such an effort? Most likely, the very best of the outdoorsmen would never even become involved in such a silly thing.
Read MoreExperts and ProsHealth Coaching: Managing illness and loss, one breath at a time
Army Veteran Elaine Knowles explained how Whole Health Coaching helped her manage during her late husband’s treatment and hospice care for Agent Orange related lung cancer. It was when Knowles began working with Whole Health Coach Patricia Granderry in Gainesville, Florida, that she found a safe place to explore the challenges and stresses that allowed her to find deeper meaning through classes offered in journaling mindfulness practices.
Read MoreHealth Coaching: Managing illness and loss, one breath at a timeArkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet
The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission is scheduled to meet. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 20, 2022, 10:30 a.m.
Read MoreArkansas Medal of Honor Commission to MeetTransportation-related research grant applications now available
Arkansas Dept. of Transportation Little Rock - The Arkansas State Highway Commission has announced the next application cycle for the Transportation-Related Research & Workforce Development Grant Program.
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