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Companions for Seniors

We live in a beautiful part of the country where lots of senior citizens come to retire. If you are one of those retirees, you may have thought about adopting a pet for a companion. Senior pets make perfect companions for Senior Citizens. We would recommend a dog over 7 years old or a cat over 5 years old.

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Coyote’s in the Wild

Coyotes are one of the most iconic animals of North America. They appear not just in the wild, but in traditional folklore and popular fiction. But what are these animals really like? Read ahead and I will tell you some interesting facts.

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AG Rutledge Announces Settlement with Student Loan Servicer Navient

Little Rock- Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced today that Navient, known as one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers, will provide relief totaling $1.85 billion to resolve allegations of widespread unfair and deceptive student loan servicing practices and abuses in originating predatory student loans. As part of the settlement, 290 eligible Arkansas consumers will receive a total of almost $7 million in loan forgiveness. This settlement, joined by a coalition of 39 attorneys general, resolves claims that since 2009, despite representing that it would help borrowers find the best repayment options for them, Navient steered struggling student loan borrowers into costly long-term forbearances instead of counseling them about the benefits of more affordable income-driven repayment plans.

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Rutledge Wins at Supreme Court: Victory Over OSHA Vaccine Mandate

Little Rock- Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to stay the vaccine mandate issued by The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) which required businesses with over 100 employees to mandate vaccines for all employees. This mandate was scheduled to go into effect, January 10, 2022.

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The Artist Bill Klinger

From the entertainment industry to working on organs and calliopes, Bill Klinger has kept a busy life. He officially retired in the fall of 2005, before that he spent his adult career working in the entertainment industry in the mechanical and physical special effects, such as rain, snow, wind, fire, explosions, any movement caused other than what would normally come from an actor. The movies which first gave him notoriety were Back to the Future and Return of the Jedi.

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VIP Expands in Yellville

Volt Industrial Plastics announced a 36,000 square foot expansion on January 8, 2022, during the groundbreaking press conference at VIP in Yellville. The expansion will boost local economy, improve square footage and bring new jobs to the area.

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