BH Aux Fundraiser
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.
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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.
Fall 2024 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List Announced
Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study. The Chancellor’s List (designated as CL) includes students who earned a perfect GPA of 4.0. The Dean’s List (designated as DL) includes students with a GPA of 3.6 to 3.99. The lists include students enrolled at Campus Querétaro in Mexico.
Ozark Mountain Beta Club Making a Splash at Nationals
By Maddie Thompson, Ozark Mountain High School The Ozark Mountain High School Beta Club recently returned from the National Beta Convention held January 23-24, leaving a mark with their diverse talents and enthusiasm.
Arvest Bank Warns Consumers About Romance Scam
YELLVILLE – Arvest Bank is warning consumers about possible romance scams as fraudsters seek out potential victims ahead of Valentine’s Day. Romance scams are a type of imposter scam that occurs when a scammer creates a fake online identity to gain a victim’s liking and trust.
Update: Gauger Death
By Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that a joint investigation between the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Arkansas State Police led to the arrest of a Flippin man in the death of Alisha Marie Gauger (white/female born August 8, 1982). The Sheriff stated deputies, and first responders were called to a residence on Marion County (MC) Road 7057 in April 2024, after receiving a call from Michael R. Moore, who stated he found Gauger unresponsive in their residence. Deputies responded to the residence and called for Investigators, who processed the scene and collected evidence that included drug paraphernalia and other items associated with the ingestion of illegal narcotics.
DAVA to meet
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Twin Lakes Unit 30 will be meeting on Wednesday February 19, 2025. The location will be the Heinz-Willett Wellness Center at Lake Forest Senior Living (formerly Good Samaritan), 300 Good Samaritan Drive, Mountain Home.
FRAB scheduled
The Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251 monthly meeting will be on 15 February 2025, at the American Legion Post 52, 717 Market Street, Mountain Home, in the Auxiliary Room. We will have a BYO Bag Lunch at Noon and the meeting itself begins at 1:00 p.m.
TLDAV to meet
The December Meeting of the Twin Lakes Disabled American Veterans Chapter 30, Mountain Home will be held on Monday, February 17, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. The new location of the meeting is VFW post 3246, 214 w.
Midlife Health: Telehealth for Women
By Vivian Mason For many women, midlife represents a period of significant transition, often accompanied by both biological and psychological challenges. Symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, palpitations, “brain fog,” difficulty sleeping, migraines, mood fluctuations, and genitourinary concerns can emerge during menopause.