Month: February 2025

Submitted  Baxter Health is proud to announce that Cline Emergency Center has been awarded the “Gold Tier” designation for Pediatric Readiness by the Arkansas Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) State Partnership Program. This recognition highlights Baxter Health’s unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality care for children in emergency situations. Gold recognition is given to healthcare facilities that demonstrate exceptional capabilities in delivering safe and effective emergency medical care to pediatric…

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Jamie Jo (Nelson) Pollard, 48, of Salem, Ark.  passed away Jan. 25, 2025.  Freddie Joe Rees, 82, of Hardy, Ark. passed away on Jan. 24 at his home in Hardy.  Florence Louise Troop, 87, of Poughkeepsie, Ark. passed away on  Jan. 23, 2025 in Poughkeepsie. Wanda Olene Davis, 81, of Salem, Ark. passed away on, Jan. 20, 2025, at Salem, Ark. George Walden, 72, of Highland, Ark.  passed away on Jan. 19,…

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Submitted Copy Mark your calendars for Mar. 6, 7 and 8. The Mountain View Spring Bluegrass Festival returns to the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View for three days and two nights of traditional bluegrass and gospel music. Tickets and more information are available at MountainViewBluegrass.com. Proceeds go to support the Music Roots Program for youth in Mountain View area. The twice-yearly festivals, combine some of the biggest names in…

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 Submitted by NAEC North Arkansas Electric Cooperative dedicated its new Galatia Substation and transmission line in the Norfork area Jan. 20. The substation is energized and now serving 750 member accounts on 85 miles of distribution line that previously were served by the Norfork Substation. “NAEC strives to deliver reliable, affordable and responsible electricity to our members,” CEO Mel Coleman said. “With the Norfork, Culp and Lone Rock areas having grown in…

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Trey Steimel, District Two State Representative The Arkansas House has wrapped up the second week of the 2025 Regular Session, during which several bills were passed. HB1133, allows the Northwest Technical Institute to appoint a president with an industry background instead of requiring an educational background. Another measure, HB1006, re-designates the 14th Judicial District as a Division A Judicial District. The House also approved legislation to separate the offices of sheriff and…

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