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Huge Win at SCOTUS Protecting Religious Liberties in School Choice

Little Rock — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge applauds today’s United States Supreme Court opinion protecting religious liberty. The opinion issued in Carson v. Makin comes after Rutledge led a 21-state coalition urging the Supreme Court to declare that Maine could not exclude religious schools from its school choice program. The Court agreed, holding that Maine’s exclusion of religious schools violated the First Amendment.
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Pileated Woodpecker

The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It is nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Look and listen for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, leaving unique rectangular holes in the wood.
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Shelter Cat Month

Have-A-Heart Pet Shelter June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month! Who knew? These furbabes in our Cattery sure did. But to be honest, they think every month is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and who are we to argue? According to Petfinder Pro, shelter enrichment activities to keep the cats and kittens in our care physically and mentally active is important.
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Bylines, Blues, & BBQ; Tri-State Press Convention 2022

Tri-State Press Convention: Bylines, Blues & BBQ was held at the Sheraton Downtown, Memphis TN. Arriving on Thursday June 23, everyone had unpacking, settling in, and trying to learn all about the surroundings of this massive Hotel. Cherry Road Media held a meeting from 2pm to 5pm. Which was very entertaining with Jen leading a Team Building Event designed to be like Jeopardy.
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Marion County Youth Spotlight

Yellville High School student, Lucas Gibson, has been shooting competitive trap actively since March 2021. Having been involved in family target shooting from a young age, Lucas has proven a natural skill to hold his own against fierce competitors. Gibson has demonstrated poise, perseverance, and professionalism within the sport and has been recognized by veteran shooters throughout the state.
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Senate Passes Toxic Exposure Legislation

Washington –– The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022. This landmark legislation backed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) will deliver toxic-exposed veterans their earned Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits.
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