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Riders on the Orphan Train

The Riders of the Orphan Train will be performed at the American Legion Hut in Yellville on March 16, at 6:30 p.m. This family event is free for anyone wishing to attend and is for audiences of all ages. Contact Donna Musarra 870-449- 6842 for more information.

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February Black History Month

This year’s theme for Black History Month is Black health and wellness; past themes have included the family, Black migrations, and Black women in American culture and history, among others. Black History Month: The celebration of Black History Month began as “Negro History Week,” which was created in 1926 by Carter G.

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FDA Alert

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public that several categories of FDA-regulated products purchased from Jan. 1, 2021, through the present from Family Dollar stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee may be unsafe for consumers to use. The impacted products originated from the company’s distribution facility in West Memphis, Arkansas, where an FDA inspection found insanitary conditions, including a rodent infestation, that could cause many of the products to become contaminated.

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Womack Backs Legislation to Sanction and Deter Putin

Washington- Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today continued his efforts to hold Russia accountable for its escalating aggression and destabilizing behavior by cosponsoring the Never Yielding Europe’s Territory (NYET) Act. The legislation provides critical support Ukraine needs to defend itself and deter threats while also imposing real consequences on the Kremlin for its malign efforts.

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Wild Roarin’ West Food Drive Lassos Thousands of Donations

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith hosted its annual Homecoming Stock the Pantry Pep Rally at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, in the campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The Student Activities Office, Campus Activities Board, and the Greek Life and Leadership Office partnered together to host a homecoming challenge that gives back to both the campus and local community, bringing in more than 5,986 items of food for the Lion Pride Pantry on campus.

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