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Veterans Fair at the Fairgrounds Submitted by Kit Mason, Sr. Living Operations Manager, Good Samaritan Society On July 16, Baxter County Veteran Benefits Fair is scheduled at 10 a.m.

Today I’d like to talk about the Fourth of July, or Independence Day, in Arkansas, the state with enough lakes, rivers, hiking trails, and outdoor festivals to accommodate 3 million Arkansans and visitors as we celebrate the 246 years of our Nation’s independence. And of particular importance, is our beautiful state parks.

Is summer here early? Officially, the start was just last week on the June 21. However, it seems that the hot dry days started earlier this year than what we are used to. What does this have to do with conservation you ask? Are your pastures and livestock prepared for the heat and dry weather?

Mountain Home – Baxter Regional Medical Center is pleased to be the first in the region to offer Aquablation therapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Little Rock – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge ended abortions in Arkansas on Friday, June 24 by certifying the overturn of Roe v. Wade, in accordance with Act 180 of 2019.

YMOTS welcomes to the stage on the Square in Yellville Saturday, July 2. Batterton and Edwards are an Americana music duo from north central Arkansas.

Washington D.C. – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today applauded Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) for his help and instrumental support in the historic U.S. Senate passage of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act. The legislation will finally guarantee care and benefits for veterans who suffer the ill effects of their exposure to burn pits and other toxins while serving America.

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has released the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost, and vice chancellor for academic affairs.