As gun debates continue across the United States, local law and gun experts share insight on current Arkansas gun laws. At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Law Professor Robert Steinbuch of Bowen School of Law said the laws in Arkansas can vary based on location and license.
After the horrendous school shooting and killing of 19 elementary school students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, there has been an ongoing debate about what is the major cause for such events. Sometimes heated arguments cover topics ranging from school safety and higher levels of classroom security to changing the gun laws and regulations on gun purchases to focusing on the individual psychological disturbances underlying these attempts at such massive murders.
There will be a run-off election in Sharp County for the seat of State Senate Representative for District 22. The race is between Republicans John Payton and James Sturch. An additional run-off race for the seat of State House Repre sentative for District 2 is between Republicans Trey Steimel and Marsh Davis. Both races will determine who will be the Republican Representative for those seats in the November general election.
Comfort Keepers Ministry Inc. (CKM) is kicking off a number of projects beginning with the return of their Cool Summers project and the Safety Swim Day (SSD) event.
The Salem Senior Class of 2022 and their parents would like to thank Shavers Plumbing and Hardware, Hill’s Auto Sales, Cel Star, and Barker Funeral Home for being our Platinum sponsors; Guiltner Heating and Cooling, Bank of Salem, Welch Couch and Company, PA, Salem Redi Mix, NAEC, Tees To Please for being our Gold Sponsors; Scribner Family Clinic, Fulton County Title Company, Tri County Medical Supply, Arlis & Carla Dozhier, Southfork River Therapy and Living, Modern Woodmen (Donnie and Karen Lance), Taylor Farm Truck, Barker’s Hilltop Package Store, Square Roots Salon, Fulton County Treasurer Barry Abney, and Salem Auto Supply for being our Silver Sponsors; Sabco Insurance, Rick’s Refrigerator and Appliance Repair, MC Materials, Jewel Sky Getaways, Wanda’s Family Hair Care (Jerry and Wanda Collins), Gary and Rebecca Phillips, Salem Graphixs, Whatever, and the Castleberry Shop on the Corner for being our Bronze sponsors. You are appreciated for all that you did to make this night happen for these seniors. We are thrilled to have had your support. Through your donations we were able to send 51 seniors home from the lock in with $243 per senior and a $50 prize per senior. They also received various small prizes throughout the night.
The Ozarka College Foundation has selected Brandy DeLoach Corter of Izard County to serve on the foundation board of directors. Board members serve a five-year term and work collectively to support the mission of Ozarka College to provide life-changing experiences through education. The Ozarka College Foundation Board encourages participation and volunteerism in a variety of ways and foundation members serve in a public relations capacity to represent Ozarka College in their individual communities.
The summer season is approaching and as all of us garden-lovers know, this could mean stress for your plants. Some heat resistant plants enjoy the heat, though. Regardless, it’s good to know what will ultimately help your garden flourish during the hottest part of the year. Read on for a list of summer garden maintenance tips.
Monday, May 30 marked the 154th Memorial Day, a day to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to the United States of America. Originally in recognition of soldiers killed during the Civil War, the observance of the holiday continued, as did the loss of the lives of soldiers fighting to keep America free.
The Ash Flat Fire Department visited The Martin Center on Monday, May 23. Fire Chief Adam Bates and Firefighter Chuck Crowe showed clients the fire truck and emergency equipment used when an emergency arises. Clients then had a question-and-answer session where Bates and Crowe explained how some of their equipment was used in emergencies. TMC Program Director Vickie Foster said the clients really enjoyed the visit. The Martin Center is one of two adult developmental day treatment facilities operated by Network of Community Options, Inc.; the other is New Directions in Batesville. Both centers are certified by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities. Their purpose is to enhance the social lives of adults with developmental challenges who are living independently or semi-independently and help them learn or improve everyday living skills. NCO, Inc. has created an opportunity for adults who attend the center to participate in life skills, communication, socialization, recreational, and prevocational training. This program assists in building character, self-esteem, and responsibility in all of the people it serves.
The application period for Arkansas’s special urban bowhunts for the 2022-23 deer hunting season is now open. The hunts, which begin Sept.