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This week, the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee received updates on the ongoing efforts by state agencies to enhance accessibility in their facilities for individuals with disabilities. In 2022, Arkansas State Parks initiated a collaboration with the non-profit organization Accessibility Across Arkansas to enhance access to state parks for individuals with disabilities.

As July rolls around, so does National Parks and Recreation Month, a time to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining the well-being of communities. We invite you to celebrate this month by visiting one of Arkansas’s 52 state parks.

Storm victims will gain a bit of relief when it comes to filing taxes this year. An executive order was signed by Sarah Huckabee Sanders, governor, because of storms that brought tornadoes, straight-line damaging winds and heavy rain to residents across the Northern part of Arkansas.

July 27: Monthly Pancake Breakfast at The Legion from 7:30-11:00 a.m. All you can eat pancakes, biscuits & gravy, sausage, coffee and orange juice. $8 Adults; $4 Kids 5-12; Under 5 Free; WWII, Korean Veterans, Military in uniform, LEO/EMTs in uniform eat free.

The Baxter Health Auxiliary will be holding a 2-day Fundraiser. Anita’s Accessories Summer Sale, Monday, July 29, 7-5 and Tuesday, July 30, 7-3.

CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates nearly 1,100 students who were named as Presidential Scholars. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to qualify as a Presidential Scholar.

The Arkansas Agriculture Department has completed a series of public hearings on updates to the statewide water plan, which hasn’t been modified in 10 years. For the first time, the water plan developed this year will include ways to prepare for floods and to mitigate as much damage as possible caused by flooding.

CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,300 students who were named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.

(Part 2 of the Blue Jay Soup series) My Great Aunt Addie (Stephens) Jones was born November 30, 1916. I offer the following quotes from a little book she wrote, it’s titled “Roses, Raindrops, and Rainbows of My Life.” “The Deep Depression had started; the bottom had dropped out of everything.