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All people six months of age and older are recommended for flu vaccines New 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines authorized by FDA as of Aug. 30 Find local pharmacies with available vaccines …
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By REBEKAH HALL
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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9/14/24
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced an investment of nearly $121 million to advance research and Extension activities that aim to solve key challenges facing …
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9/14/24
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MOUNTAIN HOME — The Baxter County Cooperative Extension Service will offer five workshops throughout the fall as part of its “Women in Ag” education effort. Brad Runsick, Baxter …
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By RYAN MCGEENEY
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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9/14/24
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WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $100 million in 21 new projects to expand work on the USDA Forest Service’s Wildfire …
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9/14/24
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During a recent visit to Wisconsin, President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack will announce more than $7.3 billion in financing for rural electric …
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9/14/24
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Interested in becoming a Newton County Master Gardener? Basic training classes begin in October. There are 2 options available for the training. Online (self paced) at the cost of $125 begins on Oct. …
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9/14/24
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Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reported on Wednesday that on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at approximately 8:33 p.m., the Marion County Dispatch Center received a call regarding a deceased person at a …
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Staff Report
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9/12/24
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LITTLE ROCK — Twenty-seven school districts are demonstrating their commitment to new mothers this school year by participating in the maternity leave program available through the LEARNS Act. …
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9/12/24
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LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after he and 41 other attorneys general sent a letter urging Congress to pass legislation requiring a U.S. …
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9/12/24
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SPRINGDALE – The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History unveiled its colorful new community space, named The Front Porch, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning. Located in the museum’s …
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9/12/24
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LITTLE ROCK – In honor of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept. 16-20, 2024, Arkansas Adult Education Centers across the state are opening their doors for a special Adult …
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9/12/24
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LITTLE ROCK — With rice ready to harvest and cotton bolls open, Tropical Storm Francine is set to hit Arkansas crops at the worst possible time. “We never want to gripe about rain, but …
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9/12/24
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JASPER — It’s back to school as the Jasper Alumni School Reunion is to be held on Saturday, Oct. 5. All alumni of Jasper High School are invited to attend. The event will start at 9 a.m. …
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9/12/24
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On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Sheriff Roy Martin reports that the Boone County Criminal Investigations conducted an investigation in a large number of suspected retail thefts. The investigation led by Cpl. …
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Staff Report
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9/12/24
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VALLEY SPRINGS — According to an affidavit filed in Boone County Circuit Court on Monday, Sgt. Dusty Morgan of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department was patrolling the Valley Springs …
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Staff Report
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9/12/24
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On Saturday, Sept. 7, at approximately 8:37 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) conducted a traffic stop eastbound on Interstate 40 at the 75-mile marker in Pope County on a rented red 2023 Nissan …
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Staff Report
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9/12/24
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LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a guilty plea entered by Gabriel Fortenberry, 27, of Jonesboro on one count of abuse of an endangered or …
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9/12/24
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LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $5 million Congressional appropriation to coordinate efforts across the state to reduce infant mortality. …
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Staff Report
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9/12/24
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JASPER – Landowners and community members interested in improving water quality and managing streamside erosion and vegetation are invited to attend a workshop on Riparian Buffer Management on …
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9/10/24
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The 2024 Newton County Homecoming Shindig will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28 at the Newton County Fairgrounds. Scheduled activities include: Friday, 12-6 p.m., demonstrations, vendors, …
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9/10/24
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