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Tommy F. Robinson, former Pulaski County and Congressman, passed away on July 10. Robinson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marshall Service, served as the Director of Public Safety for the University for Medical Sciences, Jacksonville Police Chief, and the Arkansas Director of Public Safety.

k LITTLE ROCK - More than 870,000 Arkansas residents receive some type of health care through Medicaid, which is operated by the state Department of Human Services. The department has made public a variety of cost-cutting ideas and has been gathering input from people who would be affected by them.

(Part 3 of the Blue Jay Soup series) Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting with Mrs. Mable Hoar, born 1929 of Elk Creek; and her cousin - local historian, Mrs.

This week, the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee received updates on the ongoing efforts by state agencies to enhance accessibility in their facilities for individuals with disabilities. In 2022, Arkansas State Parks initiated a collaboration with the non-profit organization Accessibility Across Arkansas to enhance access to state parks for individuals with disabilities.

As July rolls around, so does National Parks and Recreation Month, a time to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining the well-being of communities. We invite you to celebrate this month by visiting one of Arkansas’s 52 state parks.

Storm victims will gain a bit of relief when it comes to filing taxes this year. An executive order was signed by Sarah Huckabee Sanders, governor, because of storms that brought tornadoes, straight-line damaging winds and heavy rain to residents across the Northern part of Arkansas.

July 27: Monthly Pancake Breakfast at The Legion from 7:30-11:00 a.m. All you can eat pancakes, biscuits & gravy, sausage, coffee and orange juice. $8 Adults; $4 Kids 5-12; Under 5 Free; WWII, Korean Veterans, Military in uniform, LEO/EMTs in uniform eat free.

The Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251 meeting is set for Saturday, July 20, 2024. THE NEW LOCATION is the Glenbriar Commons Club House, 2001 Superior Way, Mountain Home.

The North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will be holding its July luncheon on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 12 Noon. The location will be Holy Smokes BBQ, 400 HW 201North, Mountain Home.