State Capitol Week in Review
Sen. Scott Flippo Little Rock – A shooting spree occurred in Little Rock over the weekend of August 13 and 14.
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Opinion
Governor’s Address
Today, I’d like to talk about the steps we are taking to reduce violent crime in Arkansas. In 2017, there was a shooting at the Power Ultra Lounge in Little Rock.
Read MoreGovernor’s AddressBack to School
The phrase “back to school” means different things to different people. To some, Back To School is a 1986 comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield where he goes well, back to school.
Read MoreBack to SchoolPreserving memories . . .
“The business of life is the acquisition of memories. In the end that’s all there is,” said the stern but sentimental character, Mr. Carson in an episode of the British historical drama series, Downton Abbey. As the words escaped his lips, I felt their importance.
Read MorePreserving memories . . .An Overview of NTM, a Progressive Lung Disease
courtesy of StatePoint Media (StatePoint) Did you know that everyone inhales nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) into their lungs as part of daily life? NTM is a group of over 200 types of bacteria. While most of these types of bacteria do not cause harm in humans, some do.
Read MoreAn Overview of NTM, a Progressive Lung DiseaseThe Difference in Two Words
Maybe I have told this story a hundred times at various places where I speak to groups wherever it might be. If you have read this before I will get to something about the migrating birds, I promised to write about last week.
Read MoreThe Difference in Two WordsBroomsedge (Sage Grass)
We have probably all seen this in our pasture, especially this time of the year. Its tall stem is the most noticeable feature in many fields.
Read MoreBroomsedge (Sage Grass)The United States’ cattle inventory has shrunk to its lowest numbers since 2015
submitted by Brian See, Marion County Extension Office Yellville - HEAT WAVES - The United States’ cattle inventory has shrunk to its lowest numbers since 2015 thanks to the drought sprawling across the western half of the country. James Mitchell, extension livestock economist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said total cattle inventories stood at 98.8 million, “falling below 100 million for the first time since 2015.” Mitchell said the numbers, which came out the U.S.
Read MoreThe United States’ cattle inventory has shrunk to its lowest numbers since 2015Create Works of Art with Flowers
Preserve a few memories of this summer’s garden or create gifts to share with family and friends. Pounding flowers onto fabric or paper is a fun and easy way to preserve the beauty of garden flowers.
Read MoreCreate Works of Art with FlowersCooking with Mumzy!
Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. Everyone is doing good on this end of the paper. Every day seems to have new adventures in it for me. My boys are back in school and things are already getting crazy busy. I have some big changes coming in the very near future, I can’t wait until I can let everyone know what changes are coming and how good it will be for me. I hope everyone has a wonderful back to school time. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always Remember the Little Things.
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