Stories from Thursday, August 24, 2023

More than 100 primary care clinics throughout Arkansas participating in two value-based programs that encourage innovation in patient care have earned annual financial awards from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. St. Bernards First Care, Trumann was honored as having earned an award from Arkansas BCBS...

Arnold family creates Dr. Michael and Julie Isaacson Scholarship.

Two candidates have filed for the Position 3 seat on the Harrisburg School Board in the upcoming election on November 14. Ashley Rowton of Harrisburg is running to retain her position on the board and is being challenged by Katherine Calaway Turner of Weiner...

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $55,000 in youth literacy grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are part of nearly $2.6 million recently awarded across the country for recipients to use the funds to purchase books, technology, equipment or materials to help extend a brighter future for K-12 students...

Probation/parole search leads to drugs being found.

New police car "Remembers The Fallen"

Harrisburg business collects school supplies for Harrisburg School District.

Your dog or cat may be affected by a change in routine when school starts. They have been home with the family all summer and suddenly no one is home. Your pets not only have to deal with a change in their routine but there are many safety concerns when your pets are left at home alone...

The latest census figures show 17.8% of our state's population is over the age of 65. Nationwide, the populations aged 65 and over grew nearly five times faster that the total population over the 100 years from 1920 to 2020. August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day. It's an opportunity to show our appreciation for their dedication, accomplishments, and services they give throughout their lives...

Marked Tree students rewarded with trip to Redbirds game.