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Gvt. shutdown avoided

October 1, 2020 submitted Comments Off on Gvt. shutdown avoided
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting to pass a short-term extension to keep the federal government funded through December 11, 2020: “Governing by short-term extensions is a less than desirable […]
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Bangs vaccination scheduled

October 1, 2020 Admin101 Comments Off on Bangs vaccination scheduled
HOPE/PRESCOTT – A free on-farm BANGS vaccination program will be held in Nevada and Hempstead counties Oct. 12, 13 for heifer calves four to 12 months old. The calves must be penned. To register, call […]
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SAEC flips switch on solar power facility

September 28, 2020 submitted Comments Off on SAEC flips switch on solar power facility
LITTLE ROCK & TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS — Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative (SWAEC) has unveiled the completed C. Wayne Whitaker Solar Power Generation Facility off Texarkana’s Highway 49. The facility can provide approximately 2,250,000 kWh annually, and […]
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“Hero Behind the Mask” Oct. 15

September 28, 2020 submitted Comments Off on “Hero Behind the Mask” Oct. 15
HOPE  – Local entertainer and owner of HeBrews 11:1 Coffee Arnetta Bradford has organized a unique appreciation concert for community members affected by the coronavirus pandemic. “Hero Behind the Mask” will premiere through Hempstead Hall’s […]
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UATH offers bladesmithing classes

September 28, 2020 Admin101 Comments Off on UATH offers bladesmithing classes
WASHINGTON – A series of bladesmithing courses is being offered in Washington in conjunction with the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana An introductory course in bladesmithing will be offered Oct. 12-16 and Oct. 19-23 from 8 […]