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VA to invest nearly $5B to improve health care infrastructure

February 4, 2026

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it will spend $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair and improve health care facilities as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure improvements to health care facilities to ensure safe and effective patient care.

February 4, 2026

BH Auxiliary Fundraiser

February 4, 2026

Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its monthly fried fish and shrimp dinner this coming Friday, February 6, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Longtime Northark Lady Pioneer Leader Bobby Howard Announces Retirement

January 28, 2026

After a distinguished 40year career in coaching, with 20 years at North Arkansas College, long-time Lady Pioneer women’s basketball coach and current athletic director Bobby Howard announced today that he will step away from coaching at the conclusion of the current season. Howard will continue serving North Arkansas College in his role as athletic director.

January 28, 2026

Yellville-Summit to Host 4th Annual STEAM & CTE Night

NAC Selected for FAA Training Program

January 28, 2026

HARRISON – Today North Arkansas College (Northark) announces the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected the Uncrewed Aerial Systems program for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative program or the UAS-CTI.

It’s time to start thinking “Outside The Box!”

January 28, 2026

COTTER - Construction has officially begun on Cotter’s newest business, “OTB – Outside The Box,” a modern open-air boutique shopping plaza located in the heart of Cotter’s downtown River District.

Winter Storm FERN

January 28, 2026

Winter Storm FERN

January 28, 2026

“Soil. Where It All Begins”

January 28, 2026

AECI Utility Solutions and six Arkansas distribution electric cooperatives have dispatched 177-line workers and support personnel, along with equipment, to assist with outage restoration efforts in Mississippi and Tennessee following Winter Storm Fern.

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VA to invest nearly $5B to improve health care infrastructure

BH Auxiliary Fundraiser

Moose Lodge hosts fish & shrimp dinner

Longtime Northark Lady Pioneer Leader Bobby Howard Announces Retirement

Yellville-Summit Activities in the Pioneer Pavilion

NAC Selected for FAA Training Program

It’s time to start thinking “Outside The Box!”

Winter Storm FERN

DAVE FERGUSON SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Dispatch 171-Line workers