Recently, a cousin of mine, Patty Morris Abrams, shared on Facebook that her dad’s cousin, Jimmy “Driftwood” Morris, wrote the song The Battle of New Orleans. I commented that I’d once won second place in the Flippin School Talent Show performing that song, back when I was in grade school. Her post got me strolling down the proverbial memory lane, and here I share it with those of you who want to stroll along with me.
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.19/g today, according to Gas-Buddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 5.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 36.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 2.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.86 per gallon.
LITTLE ROCK — The Congressional Award is the highest honor the U.S. Congress bestows on youth civilians — and several Arkansas 4-H members are among the most recent recipients.
I spoke with Carl McBee Jr. a couple of weeks ago and he told me the changes are being made at the Echo which I look forward to.
Is your yard flat or does it have some slope to it? Does it have places the slope causes erosion? Terraces can break your backyard into several mini gardens. On steep slopes, terracing can make planting a garden feasible. Terraces prevent erosion by shortening the long slope into a series of shorter, more level steps. This allows heavy rains to soak in rather than run off and cause soil erosion.
Hello all, I hope everyone is in good health and happy spirits! Fall is here and it is time to enjoy some outside time before the weather turns to bitter cold and ice. My family is doing really good, and we are rolling with the flow. My craft fair is coming up and I have been working hard to get everything organized and make sure I have plenty of items. I hope it is a good day for it and we have lots of people. I am really excited about how well my little side gig is going. So, everyone have a great week and As Always Remember the Little Things, they are what makes the world so happy.
4-H is the premier youth development program conducted by the University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H, the four H’s we emphasize are: Head, Heart, Hands, and Health is designed to prepare young people to step up to the challenge in their communities and provide youth with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
Opportunity4All is a campaign to provide opportunities for all kids. Now. 55 million children face a widening opportunity gap in America. Nothing should hold them back, not now, not ever. Looking to help your community? Make a difference with these simple and inspiring ideas that are uplifting for you, your friends and family to do together. Now more than ever, millions of young people face a widening opportunity gap in education, mental health and social inequities, which threaten their potential and the growth of our communities.
Access, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of 4-H’s goals related to positive youth development and organizational sustainability. For more than 20 years, 4-H has been intentional in building an organization and culture of belonging by actively inviting the contributions and participation of all youth.
The hands-on educational resources 4-H is known for are now available at home! Whether you are a 4-H member, a virtual learner, a homeschooler or just looking for some quick and fun activities to take you interests to the next level, 4-H at Home has something for everyone. Explore the resources below and join the 4-H newsletter to stay updated about new at Home activities.
