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Hello friends and readers of the paper. I hope this week finds everyone in happiness and good health. As always life is busy and sometimes, I find myself going at a faster pace than I would like but as I tell my children this is what it is when you enter adult world. I remember about 15 years ago I went to my mom’s house and said, “I am tired of being an adult, wife, parent, I want to come back home, I just need a break”. My mom’s response was, “sweetheart you can’t just come back home you have a home of your own, with your family and sometimes you just have to take a day of and have some me time. It will all be better when you clear your head and get refreshed”. Well, it was good advice, and I took it and went back home and continued as I had for 14 years. What I would give to have one more good conversation with her, I still find myself needing her advice. As always Remember the Little Things, they are precious in our lives.

Lonoke, Arkansas- During a tour of the Remington ammunition factory, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded the success of the company’s Lonoke facility and its investment in the community.

Little Rock- The Arkansas Highway Commission and the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) are urging a unified effort between citizens and workers to increase work zone safety following two ARDOT employee deaths in work zones in a matter of weeks.

Local farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers who wish to renew an expiring pesticide license or receive a first-time private pesticide applicator license will have the opportunity to receive the required training February 6. If you are up for re-certification, you will have received a letter from the State Plant Board notifying you that your certification is up.

On Tuesday, January 18, the Bull Shoals City Council met for the monthly council workshop to discuss items for the regular city council meeting next week. Aldermen David McBee, Chuck Kinler, Daryl Lindman, Joey Grede, Dino Giannini, David Nixon, mayor, and Tina Bailey. Kirby Davenport’s absence was excused by the mayor.

Third Grade All A’s - Andrew Brantner, Liliana Browning, Addison Denzlinger, Olivia Duffy, CJ Knighton, Sarah Lane, Sophia Layton, Connor McGlothlin, Rylan Robertson, Eben Rogers, Lilah Seward, Holly Sokoloski, Alayna Stumph, Saben Thurman, Bailey Wallace, Kasandra Yocham, and Brody Whitehead.

Washington, DC – …. As Americans across the nation gather again to stand for life, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today joined in their call of protecting the sanctity of life. He is committed to defending the unborn and has continually acted in Congress to support important pro-life legislation and prohibit taxpayer dollars from funding abortion.