‘Plein on Main’ art competition coming this week
BATESVILLE, AR—Gallery 246 will welcome artists back to historic downtown Batesville, for the 5th annual “Plein on Main” open air art competition Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15.
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Hardy benefit ATV ride for an extra special cause
Another ATV ride event will be held in Hardy on Saturday, Oct. 15, leaving Loberg Park at 10 a.m. This ride will be special as all proceeds will go toward the medical bills and travel expenses for a very special beloved lady, Kathy Jackson of Hardy.
Marijuana crimes: Biden’s pardons, Hutchinson’s reaction
On Thursday, Oct. 6, President Biden announced he will pardon everyone who has been convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law.
ArkansasHomeowner Assistance Fund – two new options
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) now includes two new options to assist homeowners who are delinquent on their mortgage payments due to COVID- 19-related hardships. Monthly Payment Assistance (follows Arkansas HAF Mortgage Reinstatement) assists homeowners with stabilizing their household finances to fully recover from the financial difficulties caused by COVID-19 and is dependent on eligibility.
CVHS to host a photo presentation of the natural beauty that surrounds us
The Cherokee Village Historical Society (CVHS) will meet on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m.
Strawberry River Chapter DAR October meeting
Strawberry River Chapter DAR met Saturday, Oct. 1. Regent Jan Lusk called the meeting to order with 16 members and a prospective member in attendance. Following the opening ritual and approval of minutes and the treasurer’s report, projects for Service to America, Literacy Promotion, Women’s Issues, and Veterans were discussed.
Persistent avian influenza outbreaks pushing up turkey, poultry prices
“We are expecting tighter frozen whole-bird supplies and higher retail prices this holiday season. The turkey industry has had a tough go with HPAI this year, which is reflected in the data.' — James Mitchell Expect to pay more for the Thanksgiving turkey as growers continue to deal with a potent and persistent strain of avian influenza.
PBS documentary on opioid crisis to be presented
Parent and Community Showing of the PBS 7 Days: The Opioid Crisis in Arkansas PBS Documentary will be shown on Oct. 13 at the Mammoth Spring School District Multi-Purpose Building.
Ozarks Healthcare Foundation bringing mum sale back for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation is bringing back its mum sale to benefit the Foundation’s initiative to purchase a mobile mammography unit in 2022 to help make routine screenings more accessible for women who might not otherwise have access to this service.
USDA NRCS accepting 2023 EQIP Applications through Nov. 4
LITTLE ROCK– Farmers and landowners in Arkansas have until Nov. 4, to submit applications to receive financial assistance to implement conservation activities through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the 2023 program year. Applicants can sign up at their local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Field Service Center https://www.farmers. gov/. Assistance is available to help farmers and landowners plan and implement conservation practices to improve water quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, establish or improve wildlife habitat and achieve other environmental benefits on the landscape. NRCS accepts program applications continuously. However, to be considered for funding during this signup applications must be received by Nov. 4.