Mack Thompson, Editor A few days ago I decided to go to Walmart early so as to beat the crowd. Much to my dismay, the store was fairly full of people. As I wandered the aisles I was wondering about these folks. Who were they? Then I realized they were almost all “old people”. I thought to myself why are these people here clogging up the aisles and walking slowly when I…
Trey Steimel, Arkansas State Representative In the 9thweek of the 2023RegularSession, the House passed several bills addressing education, elections, and healthcare. The House also passed a bill to increase the proper-ty tax credit for Arkansas families. With a vote of 99-0, the House voted in favor of increasing the homestead property tax credit from$375 a year to $425 a year. HB1032now heads to the Senate. Education bills passing the House this week…
The Cherokee Village Fire Department will again host the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Baseheart Fire Station on Easter Sun. April 9,beginning at 2 p.m. Several hundred toy and candy-filled eggs will be strewn about in two separate grassy areas, one for children aged 3-7years, and the other for hunters 8-12years of age. Some of the eggs will contain Bunny-Money, and there will be one winning egg for a bicycle in each…
Fidelity Communications invites schools and organizations serving K-12 students to enter its 5th annual “Dream Bigger” social media campaign for the opportunity to win $2,500 to fund their science, technology, engineering or math(STEM) project or club. K-12 schools and organizations in communities throughout the five states Fidelity serves may enter to win simply by sharing a photo and written entry outlining how the money will be used to fund their technology project…
Lyon College recently announced the creation of the Backyard Access Plan for area high school graduates that will encourage students to receive a world-class education close to home for much less than it would cost them to attend an out-of-town college or university. “Lyon College has a rich tradition of serving Independence County and our region for the past 150years. Lyon alumni are our teachers, principals, business professionals, physicians, dentists, veterinarians, medical…
