MC Democrats meeting set
The Marion County Democrats are scheduled to meet Saturday, August 13. The meeting is set to begin at 11:30 a.m.
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Arkansas Weekly Gas Price Update
courtesy of Patrick De Haan, GasBuddy Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 17.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.57/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 68.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 70.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
submitted by Tommy Johnson An old philosopher once said that “As you get older, time moves faster, and you’ll get slower.” That holds true except for the Y-S Class of 1972 who held their 50th Class Reunion July 29-30. Since graduation, the class of 48 graduates have lost 8 fellow classmates, but 27 of them along with spouses, and 5 others who did not graduate in 1972 but were a meaningful part of the class, moved rapidly to come together to remember, reflect, laugh, and enjoy.
Harper and Berry on Local History
It is always interesting to learn more about where you live. Bull Shoals Library has books for those interested in Bull Shoals and Marion County written by authors who knew those places well.
Biden Administration Announces Steps Hud Programs
Submitted Marcia L. Fudge, Secretary, HUD WASHINGTON, D.C.
How do you benefit from government?
submitted by Nikki Heck I cannot answer that for every level or every office of government, but I can explain how you benefit from the Commissioner of State Lands Office, both collectively and individually. If you attend public school, visit the library, are sent to most hospitals or drive on public roads, you benefit from this office.
Crystal Bridges
Peggy Mason The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization.
Inflation Reduction Act
Candice Lawrence, Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/AIA Little Rock - The Arkansas State Chamber/ Associated Industries of Arkansas released a statement today regarding the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act pending in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Best Known Rock Wall in Town
contributing Columnist Cindy Wood Young Lately I have been cleaning out a bunch of stuff I have had in storage for at least seven or eight years, much of it having been boxed up even more years than that. In this heat, it has been difficult, tedious, hot work, but also a fun stroll down “memory lane,” in many cases.
AGFF to honor five at August banquet
Randy Zellers, Assistant Chief, Communications Little Rock – The Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation will induct five conservationists into its highly acclaimed Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame Saturday, August 27, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. “For more than 100 years, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has worked to conserve the state’s wildlife resources, thanks to the selfless contributions of people such as our 2022 slate of inductees and award winners,” said Deke Whitbeck, president of the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation.