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Almost 80% of school districts with significant Covid 19 issues

Despite a few signs that the Omicron Wave of infections may have peaked in parts of the United States, Covid-19 hospitalization in Arkansas surged yesterday (Wednesday) to a new pandemic high of 1,819. An official at the Arkansas Department of Health noted that because the state in not tracking positive results from at-home tests, the number of infections reported daily by the agency is only “the tip of the iceberg,” and urged Arkansans to continue to take precautions.
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State Employee Convicted

Little Rock- Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced the conviction of court reporter Michael Ashcraft, an Arkansas State employee, of a class D felony theft. From January 2015 to June 2018, Ashcraft manipulated, misappropriated and misused membership funds more than $100,000 without the knowledge or permission of the Arkansas Court Reporters Association board members or association membership.
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Session 4 – Hunter Education Course

Join Facility Manager Heather Pitman, a former and adamant non hunter, as she navigates a new skill at an old age, Hunting! This Hunter Education Course will be led by female AGFC employees and is a required class for any hunter born after 1968. Even if you do not need the class, it will benefit any new hunter, regardless of age.
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Head Winter weather, ongoing COVID-19 surge continue to threaten blood supply line 4

Rogers- While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Those interested in helping are urged to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointment in their area to help ensure accident victims rushed to the emergency room, those being treated for cancer and others who count on blood product transfusions can receive lifesaving care without delay.
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