Nonprofit needs help amid increase in donations
As reported by Station KAIT, a Northeast Arkansas nonprofit is asking the community for help. As donations are on the rise, those with the Mission of Hope in Hardy said they are needing volunteers.
August 2022
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Savell hired as Administrative Specialist for Admissions
MELBOURNE, Arkansas – Ozarka College has welcomed Chrisha Savell as the new Administrative Specialist for the Admissions office. 'The Student Services department is happy to welcome Chrisha back to campus,' said Zeda Wilkerson, Ozarka College vice president of student services.
FINANCIAL FOCUS What should you know about IRA rollovers?
If you’ve been contributing to an IRA, you’ve chosen a great way to save and invest for retirement. All IRAs have potential tax benefits and a range of investment possibilities, but not all IRA providers offer the same features.
Country blues and easy rock sounds will continue to guide Hardy visitors along Main Street
The streets of Hardy will be welcoming the sounds of Bobbi Saxton on Saturday, August 20 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saxton will be performing from the gazebo at Dr. Thompson’s Park, solo with her guitar. Come enjoy her easy country blues and charm as you stroll Main Street shops and take in the easy Hardy pace on a Saturday. Have a seat in the shade at the Park and a chat with a friend or just relax to the sounds of Saxton’s soothing melodies. One thing is certain, during these summer days, the streets of Hardy have proven to be a popular place for people to come browse the shops, museums and enjoy the camaraderie of family and friends, especially to the accompaniment of some easy-going rhythms and tunes along the way.
Elsie M. (Kolesik) Martin
02-13-27 ~ 07-21-22 Elsie M. (Kolesik) Martin of Cherokee Village, Arkansas and formerly of Westmont, Illinois passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at home with her family by her side.
DEATH NOTICES
Stanley Bell, 75, of Oxford, Ark., died Aug. 2, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Capitol Week in Review
The legislature concluded a quick, threeday special session after approving income tax cuts that will save 1.6 million Arkansas taxpayers about $500 million. The tax savings will come mainly from moving up the effective date of previously adopted tax reductions.
STATE OF ARKANSAS
After passing legislation to accelerate tax cuts and provide funding for school safety, the 93rd General Assembly adjourned from a special session on Thursday. In December of 2021, the General Assembly passed legislation outlining the largest tax cut in state history.
Forest Service announces reopening of Blanchard Springs Caverns
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas— Ozark-St. Francis National Forests’ officials announced the reopening of Blanchard Springs Caverns on Aug.18, after a two-year closure.