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Walter Reed Well on the Road to Recovery

– Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is making significant progress in its recovery efforts following a series of infrastructure failures in January. Since the January 11 break of a base water main supplying the facility, Walter Reed also experienced a steam leak that temporarily shut down its Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and a major sprinkler pipe burst that released approximately 60,000 gallons of water into the walls, ceilings, and floors of five connected buildings.
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Lightin Ridge

Grandpa McNew and my dad bought the pool hall on Main Street in 1960. I was twelve years old at the time, and immediately dad let me start working there, doing this and that and occasionally running the place while he went to take care of errands.
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POLICE BEAT

W / F / 33 years Flippin, AR Arrested: 2/14/2025 11:24:00 A.M Charges ACT 570 HOLD Bond $0.00 Knierim, Morgan Andrew W / M / 19 years Norfork, AR Arrested: 2/16/2025 12:55:00 A.M. Charges CHARGES PENDING HOLD FOR BOONE CO Miller, Jeffery Wayne W / M / 54 years Lakeview, AR Arrested: 2/14/2025 5:00:00 P.M.
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Shoot for a Cause: Register now for the Northark Challenge Clay Shooting Competition

HARRISON – The 4th Annual Northark Challenge Clay Shooting Competition is set for Friday, April 4, 2025, at Bear Creek Ranch in Tilly. Hosted by Harness Roofing, this popular event will take place atop a beautiful mountaintop and offers a great opportunity to spend time with clients, reward top employees, or enjoy a day of friendly competition while supporting North Arkansas College’s students and their educational journeys.
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STEAM & CTE Night at Y-S HS

Yellville-Summit High School is hosting its 3rd Annual STEAM & CTE Night on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Panther Pavilion. Students in grades 9-12 will showcase their work, and there will be interactive activities for students and families of all ages.
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Legislative Update

As we move through the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives has passed several bills that will impact on our communities, focusing on education, healthcare, and food security. Here is a summary of the key measures approved during the fifth week of the session: SB59: An Act to Provide Each Public-School Student with Breakfast at No Cost This bill ensures that every student in Arkansas public schools will be entitled to one free breakfast per school day, regardless of their eligibility for federally funded meals.
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