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BNRP and the BCL Buffalo National River 50th Anniversary Celebration Art Exhibit

In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Buffalo National River, an Art Exhibit celebrating the beauty of the Buffalo will be on display throughout April at the Boone County Library. Works from the BNR Artist-in-Residence Program from 1996-2008 and 2019, as well as pieces from local renown artists will be featured.
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Elle the Eel Obituary

Sadly, a local legend and state record holder has died. Little is known about Elle before she met Bull Shoals Postmaster Wilson Bowling June 24, 2018, when she got caught on his trot line in Bull Shoals Lake. Luckily for her Bowling and his neighbor fishing guide Greg Peterson decided to check the Arkansas record for the largest American eel.
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YCC discusses article, other matters

With a full quorum of the Yellville City Council and city mayor Shawn Lane, the minutes of last month’s meeting were approved as read. The mayor announced there was no old business or new business on the agenda, but he did bring up the article on page four of the Mountaineer Echo by Sam Cooke dealing with Yellville and Flippin and the response on page 8 in the same issue of the legal notices.
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Physical Exercise and Mental Health the Mind-Body Connection

WACO, Texas– In each new year, gym memberships spike and “losing weight” tops many lists of New Year’s Resolutions. An article published by the National Institutes of Health, however, shows that the benefits of exercise go far beyond the scale. The study authors explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activities, based on information published between 2019 and 2021. They found that “…maintaining regular exercise is effective and engaging in alternative modes of physical activity is a key strategy to maintain mental health and well-being.”
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Scam Artists are Phishing for Your Information

LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is warning Arkansans of a prevalent scam taking place across the State. The method is called “phishing,” (pronounced the same as, ‘fishing’) and it is when scam artists email messages to consumers that appear to pitch products or services, when, these emails are specifically set up to gain information. Often, the message will alert the individual to a potential problem with their account and request the consumer provide private information like an account number, date of birth or Social Security number in order to remedy the issue. Phishing emails contain software that can harm your computer or track your activities on the internet without your knowledge. They are not only illegal, but they are dangerous to unsuspecting consumers.
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