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CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars. The following students are from your area: KateLynn Bogle of Valley Springs; Jacey Davenport of Yellville; Ethan Granniss of Flippin; Kade Howard of Flippin; Emily Mears of Yellville; Brenna Metts of Flippin; Keirstin Moore of Yellville; James Randall of Yellville.

The Mountain Echo reported in the January 30 edition that Jon Thomas, J.T., Mott is now eligible to own or possess a gun, vote and run for office since President Donald Trump included Mott in the Presidential Pardon for the actions taken by patriots on January 6, 2021.

Friday- Partly cloudy, chance of rain with a high near 58 degrees and a low near 46 degrees. Saturday- Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High near 63 degrees and a low around 30 degrees. Sunday- Partly cloudy with a high around 42 degrees and a low around 25 degrees. Next week: Cloudyand cold early next week with a chance of snow Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs expected to be in the mid 30s and lows range from mid to upper 20s.

IN THREE DIMENSIONS Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing the execution of search warrants at 12 locations across the state as part of Operation Obscured Vision to combat human trafficking, resulting in aid provided to 16 victims, the arrest of four individuals, and the seizure of nearly $70,000 and a luxury vehicle: “January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the best way to prevent human trafficking and rescue its victims is to combat it on one of its key fronts: illicit massage parlors.

Ozark Society (OS) is accepting applications for Youth Engagement Grants from nonprofit organizations and schools with projects that take place in the region where the Ozark Society is active. Projects must involve elementary or secondary school-aged youth in handson conservation activities or environmental engagement.

Baxter Health Auxiliary will hold a 2-day fundraising event. Tuesday, February 25, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesday, February 26, from 7 a.m. -3 p.m. in the Lagerborg Dining room at Baxter Health Hospital.