Stories from Thursday, August 4, 2022

I found this great article written by ASPC about camping with pets. I wanted to share this information with my readers. For many of us, summer means spending more time in the great outdoors. If you are planning to bring your pets camping, make sure you’ve taken the necessary precautions to ensure they’ll have a fun, yet safe time surrounded by nature. ...

With Summer in full swing, probably the number one concern following the drought in Arkansas is; when are the mosquitoes going to take over and what can I do to help prevent them from ruining my outdoor events. I had been enjoying being able to sit outside even if it was sweltering. Those days seem to be over...

Plan to come out August 23 at 10:00 a.m. to the Tyronza Senior Center located at 135 South Main Street. In conjunction with the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum, visitors will take a little walk through history. We will begin in the 1900’s by taking a look at the historical impact sewing has had on the economy. Major highlights will be briefly discussed and how sewing has evolved over the years and can be developed into a cottage industry...

Brenda Cox, the newest member of the Poinsett County Extension Service, spoke to the Trumann Lions Club about the different services offered to the public at the club's meeting on July 27. Cox has been a resident of the county for 26 years and was in the food service for 24 years before taking a break and starting her own quilting business out of her home. “When I stumbled across the opening the the extension service I decided to take a chance,” Cox said. She started her new career on June 1...

The filing period for municipal office began on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 and will continue until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Interested persons will file their petitions of nomination, an affidavit of eligibility and political practices pledge with the County Clerk’s office during that time period...

"Danny's Dose", an organization to assist citizens with rare diseases, met at the Arkansas State University Museum on Saturday, July 30th. It was reported by the organization's president and founder, Darlene Shelton of Dexter, Mo., that in excess of 30,000,000 Americans, with 32 rare disease disorders, need special care, especially when traveling by airplane from state to state and abroad...

The filing period for school board director in the Harrisburg School District began Wednesday, August 3, 2022 and will continue until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Interested persons will file their petitions of candidacy, an affidavit of eligibility and political practices pledge with the County Clerk’s office during that time period. (Write-in candidates for the annual school election file the appropriate paperwork during this time period also.)...