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Fighting to Prevent, Detect and Better Treat Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of death among women in the U.S. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2022, there will be over 300,000 new cases diagnosed and more than 43,000 deaths.
Against unknown odds, local woman fights breast cancer using her faith as a stronghold
Unless breast cancer runs in the family, many women, men too, are complacent about the topic and may skip regular self-examinations and annual mammograms. This was not the case with Tina Gilbreath of Hardy, Ark., a vibrant relatively healthy 45-year-old woman.
Salem junior high volleyball closes out season
The Salem Greyhounds junior high and 7th-grade volleyball teams wrapped up their season this week. The 7th grade squad ended with a record of 6-2.
Successful book sale hosted by Friends of the Paul Weaver Library
MELBOURNE, AR — The Ozarka College Friends of the Paul Weaver Library recently partnered with Melbourne’s Manna House Thrift Store to host their annual book sale. Held on Ozarka’s Melbourne campus, the event offered a variety of good quality used books, including arts & crafts, gardening, children’s books, as well as a large selection of paperback fiction. Proceeds from the Book Sale will go towards funding the Ozarka College Friends of the Library scholarship available for Ozarka students.
Ozarka College Foundation’s Fall Concert a big hit
MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR – The Ozarka College Foundation recently hosted The Fall Concert, at Ozarka College's Amphitheatre in Mountain View on Oct. 8. The concert featured talented musicians: Brad Apple, Crystal McCool, Mary Parker, Gary Rounds, Pam Setser, and Keith Symanowitz, with special guests Turner Atwell and Lillyanne McCool.
Capitol Week in Review
The state Division of Children and Family Services continues to struggle with high staff turnover and high caseloads for family service workers. The two problems are closely related.
State of Arkansas
There is an important deadline approaching for Arkansans planning to vote in the November election. If you have not already registered to vote, you have until October 11 to file your voter registration application with your county clerk.
BBB offers advice to donors responding to hurricane damage
With Florida, Puerto Rico and other locales reeling from a destructive Atlantic hurricane season, Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds those who want to help to carefully check out charities before making donations.
Rosemary Washam
Rosemary Washam was born in Saddle, Ark., the daughter of Lenzy and Gleora Frazier Langston on Jan. 6, 1931, and departed this life on Sept. 30, 2022, at Southfork River Therapy and Living in Salem, Ark., at the age of 91 years.