Washington D.C. – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today applauded Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) for his help and instrumental support in the historic U.S. Senate passage of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act. The legislation will finally guarantee care and benefits for veterans who suffer the ill effects of their exposure to burn pits and other toxins while serving America.
Jesse Wickersham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wickersham came very near getting fatally hurt last Friday evening. Jesse was attending school here, and as he had a considerable distance to come, he always rode one of his father’s large mules.
Mountain Home – Baxter Regional Medical Center is pleased to be the first in the region to offer Aquablation therapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Mountain Home — As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are counting now on the generosity of blood donors, especially around the Fourth of July.
Mammograms. Colonoscopy. Dental Cleanings. There are many diagnostic exams that we may not enjoy; however, we follow the prescribed regimen for our health and well-being. Health experts are encouraging families and older adults to take the same approach to a newly recommended examination that many adults are avoiding: the Elderoscopy.
The Marion County Quorum Court (MCQC or QC) met on Tuesday, June 14, to discuss overtime for the MC Road Department, hear reports from committees, departments, and boards within the county, as well as discuss proposed ordinances. In attendance was Rick White, Marty Nickels Mike Scrima, Joyce McCalla, Talon Vancuren, James Underwood, Claudia Brigham, Wesley Shipman and Brady Madden along with MC Judge, John Massey.
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.
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.
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.
The Independence Day holiday will be a prolonged celebration this year, as the nation’s birthday occurs on a Monday. Many Arkansas families will start their travel plans Friday with varied destinations over the following three days.