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Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor We see them every year at intersections and other public locations.  Labor Day marks the day that the firefighter’s boots come out, with fire departments nationwide opening their hearts and boots to raise funds to help fight muscular dystrophy.  It all began when a group of families affected by muscular dystrophy approached Boston Firefighters Local 718 in 1954 to ask professional firefighters to help fight the disease. Responding…

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Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Sharp County on August 28. The auction begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at Ozarka College, 64 College Drive in Ash Flat. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. “Regional auctions proved popular among our buyers last year, and we are continuing that process this year,” Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land said. “This allows bidders…

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Submitted Copy The charming allure of Paris, France, and the natural grandeur that is Alaska will be the focal points of the major tours in 2025 for the Adventure First Travel Club of First Community Bank. PARIS EIFFEL TOWER AND BOATS ON SIENNE RIVER. During “Spotlight on Paris,” a nine-day tour starting on April 1, 2025, Travel Club members will enjoy the enchantment of Paris, its spectacular sights, history, architecture, art, and…

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Photos/Brittany Ward All eyes were in the sky as a spectacle of color was seen all around Spring River Country on the night of May 10. Thousands were able to capture breathtaking photos of the colorful array of lights from the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis between 9 and 10 p.m. This photo was taken near Glencoe. 

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Salem Praise and Worship Fellowship, 682 Hwy. 62/412 West in Salem, Arkansas is pleased to announce that Mark Trammell Quartet will be in concert March 17, at 6 p.m.  For over forty years Mark Trammell has been blessed to sing gospel music.  Many long time observers and followers of Gospel Music consider Mark to be one of the greatest baritone singers of all time.  He has won multiple awards as a singer…

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