BH Welcomes Costner, APRN, to BH Gastroenterology Clinic
MOUNTAIN HOME - Baxter Health is proud to welcome David Costner, APRN, to Baxter Health Gastroenterology Clinic. He has joined the practice of Dr.
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Friends of the Library Announce 2025 Scholarship Recipients
MOUNTAIN HOME – The Friends of the Baxter County Library are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Friends of the Library Scholarships, awarded annually to support Baxter County students in their pursuit of higher education.
UA Little Rock Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List
LITTLE ROCK - The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester, recognizing nearly 1,500 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester.
Foreign Exchange Student Program Is Seeking Host Families for the Upcoming School Year
Families across the U.S. have a unique opportunity to experience a new culture right in their own homes. ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, a non-profit public benefit organization, is currently seeking warm and welcoming host families to open their homes to international exchange students for the upcoming school year.
ASU System Board Approves Budgets, Tuition
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved a combined $314.4 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2025-2026 at its seven institutions.
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on caregivers, Alzheimer’s disease, and toxic exposure
Researchers from the Durham and Minneapolis VAs, and the Mayo Clinic, created a program to help rural family caregivers prepare for the transition of patients with severe and life-limiting illnesses from the hospital to their homes. Transitional palliative care is an 8-week program administered by palliative care nurses by video and designed to teach family caregivers how to prepare for the patient’s care needs, as well as how to communicate effectively with the health care team.
Post 52 June Activities
13, 20, 27 June: Crafting at The Post every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Personal Debt in Arkansas More Than Doubles Over Two Decades
North Dakota residents saw the largest debt increase of 155.82 percent, with average personal debt rising from $20,010 to $51,190.
MC Airport Board Meeting
Several concerned Marion County residents attended the May 22 meeting of the Marion County Regional Airport Board, its first meeting since the recent arrest of longtime Board Treasurer Doug Starkey. Charged with felony theft of property and abuse of office, Starkey’s arrest came after an investigation by the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division uncovered over $117,000 in Airport funds allegedly taken by Starkey. The investigation was commenced at the request of the 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney David Ethredge.
Annual golf tournament to benefit local ASUMH Tech Education Campus
MOUNTAIN HOME - The 23rd annual Mountain Home Charity Golf Classic sponsored by Yelcot is slated for June 8 & 9, 2024. It will be held at Big Creek Golf and Country Club.