A new report from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and information provided by the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows employment grew 6.5% statewide between 2010 and 2017, but growth was largely limited to urban counties. Of Arkansas’ 62 rural counties, 50 counties or 80%, had lower employment in …
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The Pike County Fair Board has elected new officers for 2019. Officers include President Jackie Bowen, Vice President Eric Diggs, Secretary Tameria Nolen, Treasurer Jimmy Clark, and Reporter Alexis Lee. The Fair Board would like to remind everyone about the upcoming bass tournament fundraiser, which will be held at Lake …
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WASHINGTON- Provisions in a new law passed with the support of U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) stand to deliver numerous benefits for Arkansas for the remainder of the government’s Fiscal Year 2019. The bill funds federal agencies, including the Departments of Homeland Security, Transportation, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, State, Treasury and …
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Blevins High School FCCLA students recently participated in state competition. State STAR Events Results: Emily Moreno & Kelsey Torres – GOLD – Food Innovations Hannah Jordan – SILVER – Recycle & Redesign Madisen Butler – SILVER – Fashion Construction Mackenzie Oller – SILVER – Leadership Macayla Newsom & Donavon Langston …
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The Murfreesboro High School Band Winterguard took part in the regional competition on Saturday. Results Group Superior Rated Flag/Rifle Choreographer Award Flag/Rifle Best in Class Flag/Rifle Solos *Mini Champion: Peyton Keys *JR Champion: Mallorie Stivers *JR Runner-Up: Emily Reed *SR 15-16 Flag Champion: Brittany Laurent *SR 15-16 Runner-Up: Callie Johnson …
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The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce will be held this evening, February 25 at 6:00 P. M. in the Community Room of the Municipal Building. The Board will be finalizing plans for the Chamber of Commerce Banquet. along with other business. …
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Howard County 4-H members competed in the statewide SeaPerch Competition this past weekend in Benton. Three teams from the county participated in the event. The senior team placed 1st overall, 1st in the challenge course, 2nd in the obstacle course, and 3rd in presentation and notebook. Team #2 of the …
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LifeShare Blood Center has the following community drives scheduled in your area for March: -2 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 1 at Walmart, 60 Highway 79 N, Magnolia, AR. -2 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 3 at Walmart, 926 East Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR. -2 p.m. to 6 …
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The Dierks School Board met this week for their regular monthly meeting. A motion by Brad Garner and seconded by Wendell Garner passed unanimously to extend contracts for both Lori Finley, Elementary Principal, and Jeff Jones, High School Principal for the 2019-2020 school year as per the salary schedule. A …
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Operation Christmas Child is looking for unwanted items to use in the organization’s upcoming semi-annual garage sale. The event will be held March 8th and 9th at the Family Activity Building of First Baptist Church in Nashville. They are requesting donations of unwanted, but usable, items such as furniture, tools, …
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