Year in Review
This week, we received the Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Summary. It shows we ended the last fiscal year with the largest surplus in state history.
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Increase Flowers with a Bit of Deadheading
Photo cutline: Removing the individual blooms of balloon flower as they fade will keep this plant looking its best. Keep your garden looking its best with a bit of deadheading.
Emily St. John Mandel to Discuss “Sea of Tranquility” on July 28
Little rock — The If All Arkansas Read the Same Book event is coming up on Thursday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m. CDT.
Let Freedom Ring
On July 4, 2022, the Harrison Colony Chapter (HCC) of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Ozark Society Children of the American Revolution (CAR) participated in the “Let Freedom Ring” event which was held at the Boone County Courtpark in downtown Harrison, honoring all veterans and recognizing the Revolutionary patriots of the original thirteen colonies.
Gasbuddy says, Gas Prices Falling
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 8.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.25/g today, according to Gas-Buddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 27.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.41/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 8.5 cents in the last week and stands at $5.65 per gallon.
Mountain Home Charity Golf Classic raises funds for ASUMH Tech Center
Mountain Home - Several tournament sponsors of the Mountain Home Charity Golf Classic recently presented a check in the amount of $27,395 to ASUMH Chancellor Robin Myers, Ed.D. and Nathan Lueck, ASUMH Tech Center Director.
Meet Bossie and Wendy
Last week, we featured some of the adorable puppies available for adoption at Have a Heart Pet Shelter. So in the interest of “equal time” and “fair play,” this week we’re spotlighting just two of our 25 kittens currently looking for their new, furever people.
Interesting things about the Blue Jays
Blue Jays are a beautiful bird, they are a large crested songbird with broad, rounded tail. Blue Jays are smaller than crows, larger than robins. The Blue Jay Color pattern is white or light gray underneath, various shades of blue, black, and white above. The size of the male and female Blue Jay range in this range; Length: 9.8-11.8 in, Weight: 2.5-3.5 oz, and Wingspan: 13.4-16.9 in.
Tony Loukota brings military-grade cyber expertise to Forge Institute’s Academy
Little Rock – Forge Institute, a leader in cyber workforce development and other cyberdefense related services, today named U.S. Marine Corps veteran Tony Loukota as Training Manager.
COSL announces Boone County tax auction
LITTLE ROCK, Ark – Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent property in Boone County on Wednesday, July 20, at 10 a.m. The auction will be held at the Durand Center – Side B in Harrison, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m.