Tammy Curtis

With VA’s Veteran Directed Care, Veterans are literally the boss of their own care. “Veterans are in control,” says Lori Cox, Veteran Directed Care manager.  “VA gives them a budget based on their care assessment, and then they can hire their own care-givers, purchase approved goods and services...there are many options to keep them independent.” Navy/Army Veteran, Caren Scalla is exactly the kind of Veteran for whom the program was designed. Scalla…

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Ozarks Healthcare recently achieved its Level II Primary Stroke Center certification through the Accreditation Commission for HealthCare (ACHC).“Caring for our stroke patients is a service we take seriously,” Lacey Carter, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Ozarks Healthcare, said. “Because of the dedication of our staff and certification as a Level II Stroke Center, we are able to provide emergency care at first indications of stroke. ”Certification is a process through which healthcare…

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Senator Tom Cotton(R-Arkansas) introduced the Defending Our Defenders Act today, legislation that would make  the murder of a state or local law enforcement officer a federal crime punishable by life in prison or the death penalty. Congressman Mike Garcia (CA-27) is introducing companion legislation in the House. Bill text may be found here. “Law enforcement officers dedicate their lives to defending the rule of law and protecting their fellow citizens. An attack on…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The Hardy City Council recently voted and passed Ordinance No. 2023-3 to levy the Hardy Advertising and Promotions collections by 1.125 percent to three percent. The increase, according to Hardy Mayor Ethan J. Barnes, will bring Hardy more in line with state averages in Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant (HMR) rates, or more commonly known as the Advertising and Promotions tax (A and P tax). This will enable…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Literacy has been big news in Arkansas for several years, with Arkansas being 40thin the nation in liter-acy rates. To increase literacy skills and promote better under-standing of reading projects, Cave City fourth grade teachers have been proactive in creating ways to peak their student’s interest in reading through visionary techniques. Last week the teachers hosted a Literacy Night event that allowed students to showcase their successes…

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