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Process for reporting abuse

Little Rock – When people call the state hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect, about 80 percent are assigned to the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The other 20 percent are considered more serious, and are assigned to the State Police, which has a Division of Crimes Against Children.
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UAFS CBPD Offers Excel Classes

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Business and Professional Development will host a series of two-day courses designed to help individuals learn to use Microsoft Excel. Trainings will be held at the UAFS Center for Economic Development at The Bakery District in downtown Fort Smith.
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Supporting our teachers

Arkansas’s education system greatly depends on our ability to attract and retain teachers. We need to make sure the pay reflects the importance of their job and our respect for their role in shaping the lives of the next generation of leaders.
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Marion County Youth Spotlight

Yellville High School student, Lucas Gibson, has been shooting competitive trap actively since March 2021. Having been involved in family target shooting from a young age, Lucas has proven a natural skill to hold his own against fierce competitors. Gibson has demonstrated poise, perseverance, and professionalism within the sport and has been recognized by veteran shooters throughout the state.
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BRMC one of the best places to work in Healthcare in 2022

Mountain Home – Baxter Regional Medical Center has been selected as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare for the second consecutive year. The complete list of 2022 winners is available at ModernHealthcare.com/bestplaceslist, and a special supplement featuring a ranked list of all the winners will be published along with the October 3 issue of Modern Healthcare.
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Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Ag Production

Washington, DC – Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) this week joined lawmakers in sending a solutions-focused letter to President Joe Biden calling on the Administration to reverse overly burdensome regulations and policy barriers to U.S. agriculture production that have caused needless uncertainty for farmers, ranchers, and working families.
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