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Wild Roarin’ West Food Drive Lassos Thousands of Donations

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith hosted its annual Homecoming Stock the Pantry Pep Rally at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, in the campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The Student Activities Office, Campus Activities Board, and the Greek Life and Leadership Office partnered together to host a homecoming challenge that gives back to both the campus and local community, bringing in more than 5,986 items of food for the Lion Pride Pantry on campus.

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Reitman, passes away at age 75

Ivan Reitman died peacefully in his sleep Saturday February 12, 2022, at his home in Montecito, California. He was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia, in October 27, 1946. The son of Klara (Raab) and Ladislav “Leslie” Reitman. Where his father owned the country’s biggest vinegar factory. His mother had survived Auschwitz and his father was in the resistance.

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Carney announces a bid for District Judge

Jodi Carney announces that she will seek the position of District Judge for Baxter and Marion Counties. Mrs. Carney has 28 years of courtroom experience and previously served as a Deputy Prosecutor for the District and Juvenile Courts of Baxter County. District Court handles misdemeanor criminal offenses, including traffic tickets and DWI’s, as well as small claims and civil disputes under $25,000.00.

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USDA Offers Expanded Conservation Program Opportunities to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture in 2022

LITTLE ROCK– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing several new and expanded opportunities for climate-smart agriculture in 2022. Updates include nationwide availability of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC) option, a new and streamlined EQIP Cover Crop Initiative (CCI) and added flexibilities for producers to easily re-enroll in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). These improvements to NRCS’ working lands conservation programs, combined with continued program opportunities in Arkansas, are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader effort to support climate-smart agriculture.

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Boozman Calls on President to Prioritize Solutions to Skyrocketing Inflation

WASHINGTON – As Arkansans are forced to stretch their paychecks to put food on the table, heat their homes and fill up their vehicles, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is calling on the Biden administration to end its tax-and-spending agenda and focus on the priorities of the American public to control our nation’s skyrocketing inflation.

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