October 2022

Ozarka registration now open

MELBOURNE, AR – Registration is in full swing at Ozarka College for current and new students. Now is the time to seek advising and register for spring 2023 classes. Spring classes will begin on Jan. 17, 2023. By meeting early with an Advisor, students are often able to secure the classes that best fit their schedule.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Here’s an interesting statistic: Some 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a 2021 survey by Age Wave and Edward Jones. Both before and during retirement, what steps can you take to avoid burdening your loved ones in the future? Here are a few suggestions: • Build your retirement savings.

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Back the Blue

Law enforcement professionals at all levels, from local police forces to sheriff’s departments, state police and federal law enforcement agencies, leave home each day not knowing what challenges they will encounter, but prepared to face danger head on. We are all grateful for the service and sacrifice of our officers and we have a responsibility to ensure they have the resources, equipment and training to do their job.

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STATE OF ARKANSAS

Did you know that out of the over 400,000 children and teens in foster care in the United States, over 100,000 of them are waiting to be adopted? Right now, there are 292 children in Arkansas whose parents’ parental rights have been terminated and are currently seeking a forever family.

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Capitol Week in Review

A panel of three federal judges dismissed portions of a lawsuit filed against state officials, in which plaintiffs argue that the legislature violated the federal Voting Rights Act last year when it drew new maps for the state’s four Congressional districts.

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Highland cross country wins district meet

Both of Highland’s Senior High Cross Country teams took first place at the district track meets, and their head coach, Blake Medlock, was awarded the District’s Coach of the Year honors. Medalists on the girls team included Izy Harmon (1st place), Kenlei Wright (4th place), Sadie Meyer (7th place), Autumn Pickle (8th place), Claire Himschoot (9th place).

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