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LITTLE ROCK – For decades prison overcrowding has sparked a financial tug-of-war between the state and Arkansas counties. In recent months the issue has taken on a greater urgency.

Fayetteville- Agriculture in Arkansas continues to maintain a position of strength, contributing more than $19 billion to the economy, said Jennie Popp, co-author of the Arkansas Agriculture Profile, a publication that highlights the industry’s economic contributions.

The Three Rivers Capter of the Arkansas Archaeological Society (A.A.S.) meeting is set for 1 p.m. February 26 at the Donald W.

On Saturday, March 12, at 6 p.m., there will be a fundraising event at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Irish Dinner and Drinks will cost $40 for tickets purchased prior to March 11, and $50 at the door.

The Legionnaires of Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will host their monthly fundraising dinner event this coming Friday, February 18, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. The menu will include a generous portion of mouth-watering stuffed pork loin with Waldorf dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, roll, coleslaw and a beverage.

Yellville-Marion County Ranch 4-H Horse Club will host a Spring Coggins Clinic on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 9 am to Noon, According to Club Leader Jennifer Gryder. The clinic will be held at the Marion County Fairgrounds Arena in conjunction with Dr.

NCA Military Service Sisters The monthly luncheon for the North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will be on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 12 Noon. Location will be at Whispering Woods Grill, 4245 Hwy 177, Jordan, AR.

Washington, DC- Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-1), and more than 100 other members urged President Biden to take immediate action to stem the fentanyl scourge coming from China and across the southern border and support the permanent Schedule 1 classification of fentanyl related substances.