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Omicron is between 1.5 to 3 times more transmissible than the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Additionally, people who manifest symptoms are doing so more quickly than with previous strains -- sometimes just two to three days after exposure. And recent evidence shows daily Omicron deaths in the United States have exceeded those from the Delta variant. Amid these troubling facts, there is pervasive confusion about what steps individuals should be taking right now to protect themselves.

the United States Supreme Court. “Justice Breyer has served with honor, and I thank him for his more than 25 years of service on the U.S.

Getting ready for a baby’s arrival involves a lot more than just buying a crib, stroller, and boxes of diapers. According to the 2022 Annual Childproofing Report by SafeHome.org, 40% of parents believe a child’s injury could have been avoided had they taken proper child proofing precautions in and around the home.

Washington D.C.– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement regarding the announcement that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire: “I wish Justice Breyer well and thank him for his service to our country.

Many of the earliest pioneers of Marion County and the Ozarks were of black or mixed-race heritage. As early as 1830, David Hall, a free black man, settled his family in the White River valley in Marion County. They were successful farmers that lived in harmony with their neighbors.

Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its monthly all-u-can-eat fried fish and shrimp dinner this coming Friday, February 4th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Guests may order fried fish, fried shrimp or a combination plate which also includes hushpuppies, French fries, coleslaw, vegetable, roll, dessert and a beverage.

Hot Springs– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) called on the Biden administration to prioritize policies that reduce input costs, solve the supply chain crisis and improve the labor shortage at the Catfish Farmers of Arkansas convention in Hot Springs on Friday.

The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, February 10, 2022, upstairs in the Marion County Courthouse at 7:00 pm. The public and members are invited to attend.