Arkansas House
When House members return from the spring break recess, they will begin the process reviewing proposed constitutional amendments. Those hearings will take place in the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee.
March 2023
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Preserving and Modernizing an Arkansas Tradition
As I often travel between home and Washington, D.C., I’m constantly reminded how blessed we are to live in The Natural State. With its beautiful rivers, majestic mountains and incredible wildlife, Arkansas has long celebrated and utilized these resources in a variety of ways. The abundance of natural treasures is one of the many reasons people are drawn to the state for recreation opportunities.
State Capitol Week in Review
In every regular session the legislature can refer up to three proposed constitutional amendments to voters. The measures referred during the 2023 session will be on Arkansas general election ballots of November, 2024.
Bob Zeiger
11-23-1947 Robert “Bob” Zeiger, 75, of Hardy, Ark., passed away March 22, 2023, in Cherokee Village, Ark. He was born Nov.
Paul Vernon Watson
09-11-1932 – Paul Vernon Watson, 90, of Henderson Tenn. passed away March 21, 2023, at his home.
DEATH NOTICES
Opal Lorine Elliott, 81, of Salem, Ark., died March 17 in Salem, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home, LLC in Salem, Ark.
Community Matters: The Convenors Attitudes, Beliefs, and Values
Convening leadership entails uniting various stakeholders to work together toward solving global and societal issues. Through my research, I have identified five best practices of convening leadership that, when applied by a convenor, can help maintain focus, productivity, and impact, ultimately resulting in greater success in achieving the goals and objectives of collaborative stakeholders. The initial principle emphasizes the importance of a convenor having self-awareness and an understanding of how their core attitudes, beliefs, and values can influence the outcome of the collaboration.
Free GED classes offered at Ozarka College
Free GED classes are currently available at the following locations: Ozarka College Melbourne Tuesday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
First Community Bank welcomes Taylor to lending team In Cherokee Village
BATESVILLE, AR – First Community Bank announced that Michelle Taylor has joined the bank as assistant vice president, consumer lending for the financial institution’s fullservice branch location at 1 Iroquois in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Taylor joins First Community Bank with more than 20 years of professional experience in the banking industry.
WBU Theatre Department to Stage “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”
The Williams Baptist University theatre department will stage a spring production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown '' April 13-14 at 7:30 p.m. in Startup Chapel on the WBU campus.