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Mine Creek Conservation District Pecan Sale

The Mine Creek Conservation District annual pecan sale. All proceeds from the Pecan Sales goes to support the Mine Creek Conservation District Scholarship. The district has the following available to order Fresh shelled Georgia Mammoth Pecans Pecan Halves– 5 lb. box or 1 lb. bag Pecan Pieces—5 lb. box or …

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CADC Provides Utility Assistance

The Central Arkansas Development Council’s summer Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) currently has funds and will continue through the end of September. CSBG Program Manager Michelle Hood reviewed how the program has helped local individuals this year including: Hempstead County 515 people served totaling $57,848.24 in funds used …

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Early Voting for Dierks School District Millage Extension

Early voting is underway at the Howard County Courthouse on a proposal that would extend the millage of the Dierks School District. A special election will take place on September 10th and the goal of the extension is to provide approximately $1,900,000 for constructing and equipping an elementary school classroom …

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Howard County Fair Show and Exhibit Awards through Wednesday

Howard County FairSheep ShowShowmanship PeeweeHaired – Kameron Wright JuniorHaired – Kelli MyersWooled – Conner Bailey SeniorHaired – Abbie LambWooled – Gavin Bailey Registered Hair Sheep Katahdin sheep Grand Champion – Abbie LambKatahdin sheep Reserve – Abbie Lamb Katahdin Ram Grand Champion – Abbie Lamb Dorper Grand Champion – Kat MorrisDorper …

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Hempstead County Fair Livestock Results 2019

Grand Champion Steer-Huck Plyler Grand Belted Galloway Heifer- Kelsea Beasley Reserve Belted Galloway Heifer Kassidy Beasley Grand Belted Galloway Bull- Kelsea Beasley Reserve belted Galloway Bull- Kassidy Beasley Grand Brahman Heifer –Ana Watkins Grand Brahman Bull- Ty Watkins Grand Charolais Heifer and Supreme Heifer- Keely Plyler Reserve Charolais Heifer- Cooper …

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Amendments made to tax assessments

The Arkansas Assessment Coordination Department says an error made by a third party vendor has provided incorrect vehicle values to counties in Arkansas. The incorrect data for new and used automobiles…and light duty pickups could result in an increase in personal property taxes due in 2020. Local county assessors pointed …

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State Rep Gonzales to Serve on Arkansas Complete Count Committee

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday issued Executive Order 19-12 to establish the Arkansas Complete Count Committee to promote statewide participation in the 2020 Census. The Arkansas Complete Count Committee will consist of 30 volunteer members appointed by the Governor from state, municipal, and county government, as well as citizen …

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Rotary President to Serve on Leadership Board

Nashville Rotary Club President Bill Craig has been named to the board of directors of the Jeff Farris Leadership Academy for a three year term. JFLA is a Rotary-sponsored educational curriculum designed to enhance the personal leadership skills of individual Rotarians within District 6170. Craig said that he is honored …

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Congressman Westerman to hold public meeting Sept 3 in Glenwood concerning Albert Pike

U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman has been working with the U.S. Forest Service to see what options are available concerning overnight camping and the utilization of more facilities at the Albert Pike Recreation Area. He has heard from several constituents and will be holding a public meeting next week. The meeting …

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HMH Recipient of Diamond Awards

Howard Memorial Hospital has been named recipient of several awards in the 2019 Diamond Awards competition including: Diamond Award in advertising Diamond Award in the publication category for Engage Magazine Certificate of Excellence in the Advertising- Special Visual category for 3D Mammography Certificate of Excellence in the Advertising- Special Visual …

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