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Year round, scammers will steal money from Arkansans by posing as veterans charities and requesting donations. These scams result in money being directed into the pockets of con artists rather than the veterans charities that rely on them. Attorney General Rutledge knows that with Veterans Day it is important to educate consumers on recognizing charitable solicitation fraud and distinguishing between fake and real charities...

Together Arkansas, an opioid response initiative developed by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC), was unveiled Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the State Chamber/AIA Annual Meeting at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock...

Eligible individuals interested in attending the 41st Arkansas Governor’s School as a student may apply online. Details and the application form are available at www.atu.edu/ags. More information may be acquired by sending e-mail to ags@atu.edu. Deadline to apply to be an Arkansas Governor’s School student in summer 2020 is Jan. 21, 2020. ...

For those who would like to get a jump on their Christmas shopping, Peace Lutheran Church (located at the south entrance to Cherokee Village) is providing its first homemade crafts sale on Friday, Nov. 15 and Sat. Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Quilts, jewelry, Christmas decorations and a host of other items are available for purchase; all proceeds will go to mission and ministry projects. For more information, call 870-257-3957...

The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite our members and the public to a Blue Ribbon Welcome for Roommates on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 12 noon, located at 124 Windsong Lane in Ash Flat. Roommates is a residential care home for the elderly when independence is not an option and nursing home care is not a choice...

The Ash Flat Christmas Parade will take place on Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m. Line-up will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Ash Flat Livestock Auction parking lot. The new route will begin out of the parking lot turning left on Highway 354 and ending at the City Park (across from the library). This year's theme is “Ol’ Time Christmas”. We are going to be honoring our old traditions as well as creating new ones...

Gary Paxson, President & CEO of White River Health System, is proud to celebrate Christie Wyatt’s, Director of Laboratory Services, recognition as the 2019 Distinguished Alumni from the Arkansas State University’s (A-State) College of Nursing and Health Professions. She was presented this recognition during A-State’s Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Oct. 26...

Take greater control of your 401(k) If your employer offers a 401(k) or similar plan, you’ve got a powerful retirement-savings tool at your disposal. And yet, how well you do with your 401(k) depends greatly on your choices and actions. What steps can you take to maximize the benefits of your plan?...

Home BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: HOMB), parent company of Centennial Bank, announced today that Jack Engelkes, Director of Home BancShares, has been named as ViceChairman of Home BancShares and Tracy French, President and Chief Executive Officer of Centennial Bank, has also been named as Chairman of Centennial Bank. Home BancShares Chairman John Allison will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of Home BancShares...

NEXT, Powered By NAEC realizes that breast cancer impacts so many of us, our friends and our neighbors. They stand with those who have fought and the survivors that continue to fight. They proudly donate to the Peitz Cancer Support House and are grateful for the wonderful role they provide for those diagnosed with cancer. The check presented by Vice President of Subsidiary Operations, Scott Hamby and Vice President of Business Development & Strategy of NAEC, Mike Beam...

Strawberry River Chapter DAR met Nov, 2 at the Horseshoe Bend Library with 12 members and three guests in attendance. Following the opening ritual, reports from the following committees were presented: Project Patriot, Veterans, Good Citizens, and Junior American Citizens. Strawberry River Chapter Chaplain Janelle Swan installed our newest member, Jessica Perez Garrett...

Dancers from North Arkansas Dance Theatre, a 501 c3 non-profit organization and performing troupe, recently performed for residents at the Woodcrest Assisted Living Center in Batesville Ark. Audiences were delighted by excerpts from the Nutcracker! The dancers are preparing for their full-length production of the Nutcracker on Nov. 22 and 23 at UACCB. As part of their mission statement, Company Members will perform free of charge for other organizations and community events...

Jim and Eva Royal, of Evening Shade, will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Nov. 25. They are blessed with three children; Julie (Jimmy) Stroud, Kenneth (Kelley) and Kathleen (Scott), six grandchildren and two great granddaughters. Please share a memory with a card to: 2494 Hwy 167, Evening Shade, AR 72532...

Izard County Senior Center invites the public to live weekly music. Come out on Monday nights and enjoy music from Silver Edge. All ages are welcome. Admission is $5 and music starts at 7 p.m. “Let’s show the band we want them to keep coming to our center by showing up every Monday night,” said Director Susan Williams. Izard County Senior Center is located at 30 Chapel Hill Road in Brockwell. For more information, call 870-368-6011...

Sharp County Soil Health and Grazing meeting will be held Nov. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cave City School Safe Room located at 711 North Main Street in Cave City. At 6 p.m. will be the meal and welcome, followed by speaker Becky Long - DC, NRCS, EQIP, at 6:40 p.m. ...

The annual Hunter’s Breakfast at Byron Cumberland Presbyterian church will be held on Sat, Nov. 9 from 8 to 11 a.m. The menu will include sausage, biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes and sweet breads. Donation is accepted. Proceeds will go for Christmas gifts at Southfork River Therapy and Living Center. Everyone is welcome...

Salem High School will host a Financial Aid Workshop for seniors and their parents/guardians on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. The event will take place in the high school cafeteria. The focus of the workshop will be on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is an eligibility requirement for most federal and state financial aid programs. ...

This month, one site in the Fulton County will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 18 – 25. Nov. 18 – 25, Fulton County families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes into fun gifts of hope filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items. ...

Reverend David Langston and the First Christian Church family invite everyone to be a part of this wonderful worship experience. Brian Arnold will be at First Christian Church in Mammoth Spring located at the corner of 7th and Archer Streets, on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. with harpist Clara Keller at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour will be an hour before worship from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall with coffee, juice and pastries...

The month of November is fine free month at Oregon County Libraries. Please return your overdue books/items and fines will be waived.

Alton Wednesday, Nov. 6: Ritzy chicken, broccoli, potatoes au gratin, garlic bread and lazy apple crisp. Thursday, Nov. 7: Meatloaf, creamy mashed potatoes with brown gravy, seasoned green beans, roll and German chocolate cake. Friday, Nov. 8: BBQ ribs, potato wedges, creamy coleslaw, Texas toast and banana pudding with wafers...

The Career Planning Services Department of Ozarka College collaborated with the Culinary Arts department to conduct a first-ever Culinary Career Day event in the John E. Miller building on Friday, Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In attendance were 118 high school students who expressed interest in learning more about a culinary arts degree and career. ...

1st Choice Healthcare teamed up with the Highland Middle School art students to fight the use of drugs and alcohol, in conjunction with Red Ribbon Week.  Fifth and sixth grade art students participated in a poster contest, where the theme "Team Up Against Drugs and Alcohol" was evident...

Court of Appeals Judge Mike Murphy of Conway has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Arkansas Court of Appeals, District 2, Position 2 in the March 3, 2020 nonpartisan judicial elections. Prior to his election to the appellate court in 2016, Murphy served as a circuit judge for the 20th Judicial District...

Arkansas Congressman Rick Crawford is hosting his annual military service academy session and invites students from across the state to attend and learn more about the opportunities available. Military service academies are looking for talented young people with an interest in serving their country...

The United Auto Workers Retirees will meet at Grecian Steak House, 210 Airport Rd., Paragould, Ark. on Thursday Nov.14 at 11:30 a.m.

This month, one site in Sharp County will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 18 – 25. Nov. 18 – 25, Sharp County families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes into fun gifts of hope filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items. ...

Sharp County Soil Health and Grazing meeting will be held Nov. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cave City School Safe Room located at 711 North Main Street in Cave City. At 6 p.m. will be the meal and welcome, followed by speaker Becky Long - DC, NRCS, EQIP, at 6:40 p.m. ...

The Quad Cites Rotary Club and Scout Troop #639 are now selling evergreen Christmas wreaths as a 2019 fundraising project. Rotarians and Scouts are offering sales now through THIS Friday, Nov. 8. Wreaths may be purchased from any Rotarian or Scout in the area; prices start at just $25. Wreaths will be available for pickup or delivery around Dec. 5. Wreaths may also be delivered directly to any family member or loved one anywhere in the United States. See a Scout or Rotarian for details...

A White River Health System (WRHS) physician, administrator and department were recognized during the recent Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) Annual Meeting in Little Rock. WRHS Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dylan Carpenter, MD, received the AHA’s Distinguished Service Award. ...

Officials at Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (HOEC), reported approximately 4,600 members were without power as a result of storms that moved through the area in the early morning hours of Oct. 21. Outages were caused by high-winds and lightning. ...

Alton Wednesday, Oct. 30: Lasagna, Tuscan veggies, Parmesan cheesy bread and peach pie. Thursday, Oct. 31: Halloween celebration! Chili cheese dogs or Frito pie, potato wedges, coleslaw and s’mores cookie bar. Halloween party with finger foods and lots of goodies to be held from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Halloween birthday bash with OMC Riverways and Roxanne Wurst at 11 a.m...

BB Road Fire Department will hold their annual Hunter’s Meal on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the BB Road VFD & Community Center located 10 miles East of Alton, Highway 160 to intersectiono of County Road 225/222. The meal will consist of a ham and bean/chili supper with all the usual fixings and desserts. All for a donatin of $8 for adults and children over 12, $4 for children 12 and underand preschoolers eat free...

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Center on Aging-Northeast and the UAMS Schmieding Home Caregiver Training program will offer a free Senior Expo on Nov. 8 at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 7001 E. ...

Pioneer Village, in its 51st year, will host their annual Fall Fest Nov. 2-3. The Village is a collection of late 1800's buildings from throughout White County, relocated to the present location, in a village style setting. Buildings include a train depot, church/school, log house, jail, general store, trapper cabin, strawberry shed and cotton display as well as various out buildings from the farm, tools and farming equipment...

Applications will be available Nov. 4 through Nov. 8. Pick up date for gifts will be Dec. 11-13. If you would like to complete an application, please go to the Sharp County DHS office. If you would like to donate money for the Angel Tree program, please contact Sharp County DHS at 870-856-1053...

The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce held a Blue Ribbon Welcome for Booman’s Go Kart Track on Oct. 10, located at 2530 Hwy 62/412 in Highland, phone number 870-847-0901. Pictured from left to right, in go kart, Kari Hollis, SRACC, and Ethan Barnes, Centennial Bank and SRACC president. Back row: Mark Huscher, FNBC; Jeff Long, Wolf Realty; Ronnie Cook, Booman’s Go Kart Track; Fred Holzhauer, First Community Bank and Clint Wiles and Donald Britnell, FNBC...

Today, more and more people want their investment dollars to do some good in the world. Should you, too, consider sustainable investing? And if you do, must you accept weaker returns from your investments? To answer these questions, you may want to have some background on sustainable investing. ...

The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce held a Blue Ribbon Welcome for new But First, Coffee Drive Thru on Oct. 17. But First, Coffee Drive Thru is a family-owned establishment located in Ash Flat offering a great selection of quality drinks, all freshly made-to-order.Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/butfirstcoffeedrivethru to stay up to date with daily drink and pastry offerings or, call 870-847-0808. ...

Stroke Team provides comprehensive, quick treatment for stroke patients Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) was awarded primary stroke certification by Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program. The certification confirms that the multidisciplinary stroke team at OMC is providing high-quality care as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation...

Officials with the workforce development office at Missouri State University-West Plains will offer a free lunch and learn workshop for biodiesel topics from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology (GOCAT). Titled “Biodiesel: Fueling Missouri’s Economy,” the workshop will cover an overview of petroleum demand, farm and local economies, renewable fuel policies and incentives, the basics of production, feed stocks and fuel quality, as well as best use and practices for biodiesel.. ...

Billy Sexton, occupational therapist and West Plains native, has joined Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic (PTSC) and is now treating patients in West Plains and Mountain Grove clinics. Billy recently moved back to West Plains after receiving a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Arkansas State University where he focused on treating conditions of the upper extremities such as frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tears, carpel tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome. ...

The Missouri Department of Revenue’s new Mobile Unit is heading to West Plains to assist area customers with their tax, motor vehicle and driver licensing questions. Department representatives will be at the West Plains Resource Center on Nov. 1, 2019, from 8 a.m. ...

All A’s: Jailee Tyson, Nikki Young, Anna Andrews, Abbagail Bettis, Aidan Burns, Adrianna Corbett, Krysta Crawford, Melissa French, Natalie Lester, Garet O’Dell, Ethan Puckett, Remington Richardson, Brooklyn Risner, Blake Rogers, Elayna Russell, Brynn Washam, Savannah Chance, Sara Crowe, Katelin Rudd, Lauren Skaggs, Zach Gunnels, Tessa Smith, Lilly White, Tisha Case, Rachel Davis, Zach Flynn, Alaysia Kent, Shelby VanGinhoven, Kelli Young, Sydney Collins, Haily Janes, Daiman Meyer, Jakob Nichol, Josie Ratliff, Austyn Simms and Tate Wilcox.. ...

Principal’s Advanced List 5th Grade: Bryce Bennett, Abigail Blum, Kara Britton, Dakotah Cabrales, Morgan Calvo, Jasper Cypret, Chase Mills, Carter Nicholson, Brady Parker, Christian Pitts, Thomas Poole and Mason Thornton. 6TH Grade: Avery Bowers, Layne Brewer, Zeb Dubois, Aubrie Eubank, Savannah Jackson, Miley Johnston, Ally Kerley, Zayden Magnuson, Reese Pender, Jaycelyn Wright and Callie Jo Young...

A benefit auction and pulled pork dinner will be held at Alton Senior Center for Carl and Janie Gamblin on Friday, Oct. 25 starting at 5 p.m. Carl suddenly passed away before the event could be held. He was diagnosed with cancer. The benefit will help with medical and funeral expenses...

If the third time is a charm, then the Friends of the Thomasville Community Center look forward to a success fundraising Christmas Bazaar to be held Nov. 9. The Bazaar was first held in 2017, then again in 2018, to raise funds to help defray renovation expenses incurred as a result of the 2017 flood...

Alton Wednesday, Oct. 23: Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes and creamy white gravy, Antiqua blend, roll and bread pudding. SeniorAge Medicare Marketplace open enrollment event from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with Treva Warrick. Thursday, Oct. 24: Beef stroganoff with noodles, California blend, French bread and peanut butter pie. Craft class/Sandi coloring page gift bags from 12 to 2 p.m. Lost Loved Ones Grief Support Group from 1 to 3 p.m...

By Mary Hightower, U of A System Division of Agriculture Arkansas’ summer-like start to autumn has slowed appearance of the state’s annual foliage show, said Kyle Cunningham, extension forester with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture...