June 2022

Being familiar with how credit scores work is important information for students, according to KHEAA. Your credit score is a three-digit number that has a long-lasting effect on your buying power.

The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville has released the 2022 spring chancellor’s and dean’s lists. Students who made the chancellor’s list achieved a 4.0 GPA during the spring term. Students who made the dean’s list achieved a 3.5 GPA during the spring semester.

Most college-bound students qualify for financial aid to help pay for their education, such as federal and state grants, scholarships and federal loans. But some students may find that these programs don’t cover all the costs of college, according to KHEAA. Others may not qualify for state and federal aid because they’re going to school less than half-time.

Hardy Street music continues Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come do a little shopping, have some lunch and enjoy the rock/groove sounds of Regal Honey, with Jessie Orr on guitar and Cassie Allen-Orr on bass and vocals. Relax to the summer street vibes and the Hardy Main Street attractions!

Several beauty pageants will be held in conjunction with the 2022 Sharp County Fair, which will be July 4 thru July 9 at the fairgrounds on Fairgrounds Road just off state Highway 167 about four miles south of Ash Flat.

The new Viola Masonic Lodge will be holding their annual barbecue luncheon benefit once again on Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. After a three year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Masons are back raising funds toward scholarships for local students in the Viola School District who are interested in pursuing a secondary education after high school. The menu includes a barbecue sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw and tea. Tickets are $10 each at the door. The new Viola Masonic Lodge is located at 239 Hwy. 223 S. in Viola across from Fun Days restaurant. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, contact JB Etheridge at 870-900- 7196, Ray Matthew at 870- 613-3055 or Frank Kesh at 870-750-1249.

The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a new member Blue Ribbon Welcome June 9 at 12 noon for at “A View From Above” Spring River Cabin rental, located at 52 E Valley Dr. in Hardy.

You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. So, to pay for all those years, you’ll probably need to take full advantage of your retirement accounts. And in 2022, you may have expanded opportunities to deduct retirement plan contributions on your tax return.