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What’s happening at The American Legion Post #61
August 14 Thursday- meeting at 6 p.m.
Simplified travel claims submissions now available on VA mobile app
The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that eligible Veterans can now submit and track “mileage-only” travel claims directly from a smartphone or mobile device via the VA Health and Benefits mobile app.
VA offers yearlong community care authorizations for 30 services
The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it will improve Veterans’ access to health care by extending the length of new VA community care authorizations to one year for 30 standardized types of care.

Rep Jason Nazarenko Announces Campaign for Re-Election
Cotter – Representative Jason Nazarenko has announced he will seek re-election for Arkansas State House District 4, which includes portions of Marion and Baxter Counties. He is currently serving his first term in the Arkansas House.
Local students are named 2025 graduates from St. Olaf College
NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA - The following local students are named Class of 2025 graduates from St. Olaf College. To graduate, students must have completed the equivalent of 35 credits through a combination of full-credit and fractional-credit courses.
Annual NAC Foundation 3-Person Scramble
You are invited to tee off in support of a great cause. North Arkansas College invites you to join us for a day of fun and friendly competition at the annual Northark Foundation 3-Person Scramble Golf Tournament, presented by Anstaff Bank. The golf tournament will take place on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Harrison Country Club in Harrison.
Flippin/Cotter Band comes to BSTA
Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts’ next show is August 15, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m. We are located at 1015 Central Blvd, Bull Shoals, Arkansas 72619. We have on the stage August 15, is the Flippin/ Cotter Band. Here is a little about this band.

BH Nationally Recognized for Commitment to High- Quality Stroke Care
MOUNTAIN HOME – Baxter Health has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

