James Sturch, Arkansas Senator Arkansas lawmakers have begun pre-filing bills in advance of the 2023 legislative session, which begins on January 9.At the beginning of the week of the Thanksgiving holiday, two bills had been pre-filed by senators and 10 bills had been pre-filed by members of the House of Representatives.The first two bills filed were Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 1002, which are identical versions of legislation to reform parole…
Jim Harris,Managing Editor Arkansas Wildlife Magazine Due to the risk of avian influenza, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking waterfowl hunters to remain vigilant for any concentrations of sick or dead birds they find in the wild. The risk of humans contracting the disease remains low, but hunters can help further minimize that risk by following a few simple precautions.Hunters and wildlife watchers who observe concentrations of sick or dead…
The Quad Cities Rotary Club of Sharp County has recently established the Charlie Hall Memorial – Rotary Scholarship, in honor of the Highland High School Class of 2002 and ASU graduate, who for four years bravely fought colon cancer before passing in early May. Charlie is the son of Paul and Linda Hall and the brother of Cindy (Hall) Willis. Linda is a Charter Member of our club and has served as…
Each winter, the light display that earned Batesville recognition as the Christmas Capital of Arkansas™ takes over Riverside Park for locals and visitors to experience a magical holiday season on the White River.Last year, over forty-eight thousand cars drove through the display, drawing the interest of travelers from 33 states and 12 countries. Forty-five percent of Ferris Wheel riders were out-of-state visitors.Batesville’s White River Wonderland has been recognized for contributing to Arkansas’s…
The Weight Room received a Blue Ribbon Welcome from the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 10, which is located in the Highland Town Center next to Rebel Time Out.The address is 2379 Hwy 62/412. The Weight Room is a 24-hour gym that offers free weights, cardio equipment, cable machines, leg press, squat rack, treadmills, steppers, etc. in a friendly environment.For more information call 870-710-7004 or visit their Facebook page…
