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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.

Marion County needs your help with information on debris clean-up. For Marion County to accurately estimate the amount of clean-up that is still needed we need your help.

There are several Facebook pages that I monitor regularly, several of them to do with local history which, if you didn’t know by now, is a passion of mine. I got it from my Daddy.

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.