Wildfire risk still high despite Wednesday rain
A round of thunderstorms that passed through Southwest Arkansas on Wednesday wasn’t enough to allow burning in Clark or surrounding counties.
Day: October 13, 2022
Olin ‘Buggs’ Callaway
Buggs enjoyed quail hunting, fishing, trapping, but his pride and joy was to garden. He was a member of Buggs Hunting Club and was a volunteer firefighter.
School Safety panel’s final report includes more than 50 new recommendations
The 24-member panel lists suggestions for best practices in a variety of areas, including physical security, cybersecurity, emergency preparation, communication and mental health services.
Willie Bell Smith
Willie B. was an independent woman and mother. She worked as a certified nurse’s assistant, as a cook, and was an impeccable housekeeper, all while raising her six children as a single mother.
Vera Henson
Vera worked in sales for L.B. Price Mercantile Company. She enjoyed embroidery and ceramics in her free time.
Jimmy Edwin Vandiver
Jim owned and operated J & O Trucking Company for many years. He enjoyed fishing, dancing and working on the farm in his free time.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Arkansas Department of Health BreastCare program coordinates efforts with a statewide network of providers offering no-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings and follow-up services.