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By Sarah Baxter for Arkansas Game and Fish Commission SEINING PONDJason Miller, AGFC assistant chief of fisheries over the state’s hatcheries, seines threadfin shad from a pond to deliver to an Arkansas fishing destination. AGFC photo. Stocking threadfin shad is a relatively new endeavor for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. These tiny, silvery minnows may not be glamorous, but they have a big impact on your favorite sport fish, be it…

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Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Parker Dillard from Hardy made the list. Dillard was among more than 5,300 students named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List.

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The Fulton County Spelling Bee was held in Viola on Jan. 16-17. Contestants from Mammoth Spring, Salem and Viola competed for the top spot. It was an exciting competition between students from fourth through eighth grade, finding the top two spellers. Winning First Place was Seventh Grader Avery McNabb  (right) from Mammoth Spring while Eighth Grader Memphis Smith  (left) from Viola, was the runner-up. This is McNabb’s third year to win the Fulton…

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Salem School District counselor Ashley Bateman was recently recognized as the North Central Region of Arkansas,  Middle Level Counselor of the Year 2024-25 by the Arkansas School Counselor Association. 

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Highland Band member Lane Evans. Highland High School Band’s Lane Evans was recently named to the First Band First Chair for the All-Region Band. This mean’s Lane is rated the  best trumpet player in the region. He often performs Taps at local veterans services. When the SRC gets the final results of the band members placement in the All-Region band from the directors, we will publish those as well. 

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