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Cotter talks Policy
The Cotter Public Schools regular monthly meeting of its School Board convened on Thursday, July 18, Cameron Ross, Allen Franks, Russel Duggins, Luke Walker, and Jimmy Morgan, as well as school administrators and other personnel.
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Flooded Flippin, Yellville and MC
Tuesday, July 16, the rain started to fall in Marion County in the late afternoon-early evening. These rains would prove to be a disaster for Flippin and Yellville by sweeping a house off the foundation, flooding business, residents and even a Senior Living Center.
Read MoreFlooded Flippin, Yellville and MCThe Marion County Farmer’s Market
Welcome the Yellville Farmer’s Market, on the Courthouse Square Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Coach of the Year, April Martin
“Dynasty” and “legacy” are two words that represent some pretty big concepts. These words are often bandied about, much of the time in reference to sports, and sometimes prematurely. But, when you can back those words up with stats and achievements, it deserves to be recognized. Such as, if you coach your team to four consecutive state championships. And when you are named Coach of the Year in a sport
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BH Welcomes Jacob Carter, MD, to the First In Service Hospitalists
MOUNTAIN HOME – Baxter Health is thrilled to welcome Jacob Carter, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Carter is a skilled internist joining the First In Service Hospitalists practice group serving at Baxter Health.
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k LITTLE ROCK - More than 870,000 Arkansas residents receive some type of health care through Medicaid, which is operated by the state Department of Human Services. The department has made public a variety of cost-cutting ideas and has been gathering input from people who would be affected by them.
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(Part 3 of the Blue Jay Soup series) Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting with Mrs. Mable Hoar, born 1929 of Elk Creek; and her cousin - local historian, Mrs.
Read MoreBlue Jay SoupLegislative Update
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.
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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.
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