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Tyson Foods to Fund Classroom Projects

As part of Tyson Foods’ commitment to support its plant communities, the company announced today it will fund $1 million in DonorsChoose.org projects for 46 school districts in 37 Tyson communities. The investment will bring much-needed resources to schools in Tyson communities and introduce teachers to a source of potential …

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Flood Information July 22 Update

More than fifty people volunteered to help clean up the Dierks city park on Saturday. Several local businesses contributed food, water, and other items for the volunteers, as repairs are made from last week’s flooding event. The boil order at Dierks was lifted on Friday, however bottled water is still …

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Assessor’s Office Offers Flood Assistance

PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOWARD COUNTY The Howard County Assessor’s office would like to offer its sympathy and prayers for anyone affected by the recent flooding we have experienced in our area. Along with that we would like to offer our services by reducing your Real Estate property assessment for the …

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Self-Defense Classes Will Take Place at UA Cossatot

UA Cossatot will be offering self-defense classes for students and community members to take in August. These classes are broken up into different age groups for adults and children 7 years old and above. The self-defense classes are broken up into 8-week courses that will be held two nights a …

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When Washington Looks Bleak

When Washington Looks Bleak By U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) These days, turning on the news is nothing short of exhausting. Government leaders, talking heads on TV, social media users – everyone has an opinion, and everyone is voicing that opinion louder and louder. Just a few days ago, House …

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State Capitol Week in Review July 19

State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Larry Teague July 19, 2019 LITTLE ROCK – Many of the bills approved by lawmakers earlier this year become effective on July 24, which is the 91st day after the legislature adjourned. For example, Act 738, which strengthens traffic laws restricting the use …

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Nashville Rural Water Issues Boil Advisory east of Nashville

Nashville Rural Water Manager Ryan Stuckey says the intersection of Highway 371/Hempstead County Road 27 south…east to intersection 371/Hempstead County Road 404 has been issued a boil advisory, including: Hempstead County Roads 347, 348, and 290. Please boil your water briskly for one minute before drinking and discard any ice …

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Rainbow Learning Center to partially reopen July 22

HCCC Rainbow Learning Center in Nashville will reopen on Monday, July 22, only for children receiving developmental disability services. All buses will resume normal routes and all car riders must be picked up by 3:15 each afternoon. Private pay children will be notified when space is available, due to repairs …

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Lake Greeson Campgrounds Closed

Lake Greeson crested at flood stage 557.5 feet on Thursday, July 18th. The normal elevation is about 548 feet. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports most of the campsites underwater at this time and that numerous roads have extensive damage. All camping reservations through August 1 have been cancelled. …

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Howard County Roads Update

Howard County Road Foreman Eric Wakefield reported on Thursday that over 70 county roads require repairs, experiencing washouts from flash flooding earlier this week. As of Thursday afternoon: Bridge/Road Closures included Kirby Road Hill Loop Keith RoadArkansas Avenue in Dierks Roads closed due to culvert washouts Muddy Fork Road Green …

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