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It’s back to school time, which means parents are busy helping their children get back into learning mode. It’s also a great time to add a new lesson in their curriculum - one that will last a lifetime. Money management.According to a 2024 WalletHub study, Arkansas ranked last in financial literacy. The study analyzed financialeducation programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, ranking them based on three key dimensions: financial planning and habits, financial knowledge and education, and WalletHub’s proprietary WalletLiteracy Test score.

The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville held its monthly meeting August 08, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 18:00 hours by Dustin Beals, Commander.

The Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251 meeting is set for Saturday, August 17 ,2024. The new location is the Glenbriar Commons club house, 2001 Superior Way, Mountain Home.

The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Twin Lakes Unit 30 will be meeting on Wednesday August 21, 2024. The location will be the Heinz-Willett Wellness Center at Good Samaritan Campus, 300 Good Samaritan Drive, Mountain Home.

The North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will be holding its August luncheon on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 12 Noon. The location will be Little B’s, on the corner of Bomber Blvd.

The August Meeting of the Twin Lakes Disabled American Veterans Chapter 30, Mountain Home will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. THE NEW LOCATION OF THE MEETING IS VFW POST 3246, 214 W.

Dennis Whiteside, my long-time friend whom I have hunted and fished with since our college days, sent me a message about ten days ago. It went on and on about how good fishing was about to become, as he envisioned heavybodied, tail-walking bass trying to throw a top-water lure.