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JASPER — The Jasper School District Board of Education rescinded the contract of a coach and accepted the notice of retirement from a principal to begin its regular monthly meeting Monday …
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By JEFF DEZORT
Newton County Times
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7/25/23
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PONCA —Members of the Buffalo River Conservation Committee (BRCC) held its quarterly meeting Monday morning, July 17, at the RiverWind Lodge here. Committee Chairman Arkansas Agriculture …
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Staff Report
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7/25/23
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JASPER — Student engagement and high level teaching strategies are the priorities set by Jasper School District certified staff for the start of the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, assistant …
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By JEFF DEZORT
Newton County Times
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7/25/23
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JASPER — Appropriations for purchases including security equipment, HVAC units, technology and curriculum were approved by the Jasper School District Board of Education at its regular monthly …
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By JEFF DEZORT
Newton County Times
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7/25/23
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LITTLE ROCK – Statewide preliminary ACT Aspire results for Grades 3-10, released today by the Arkansas Department of Education, show little to modest increases from 2022, with many grades and …
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Staff Report
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7/25/23
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LITTLE ROCK – The governor announced that the state would provide about $11 million to local school districts to help them pay the steeply rising costs of property insurance premiums.
In …
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From the Arkansas Senate
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7/25/23
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The next Senior Center Fish Fry will be Friday, Aug. 4, from 12-6 p.m.
Drive through or dine in at the center in Jasper. Hand breaded fried fish or chicken strips, coleslaw, pinto beans and …
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7/25/23
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The Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Jasper offered PEPPI classes on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
PEPPI is a physical activity program designed for older adults. Its purpose is to …
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7/25/23
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Sometimes topics simply demand more research than a deadline allows. I couldn’t do justice to this week’s topic, so I’m kicking the can down the road by dishing out another batch of …
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By DANNY TYREE
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7/23/23
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today launched a partnership between USDA and bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition …
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7/22/23
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Fast facts
Researchers conducted a survey of Arkansas honeybee parasites and pathogens Varroa mites — tiny “vampires” — are biggest threat to colonies
FAYETTEVILLE …
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By FRED MILLER
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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7/22/23
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Fast facts
First honeybees brought to America were western European dark bee subspecies “Italian” honeybee subspecies replaced them in 19th century Genetic link to those first …
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By FRED MILLER
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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7/22/23
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Fast facts
Bees associate colors with desirable flowers Researchers find different colors appeal to different bee species Monitoring traps aid in determining species populations, behaviors
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By FRED MILLER
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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7/22/23
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Fast facts
Turfgrass Field Day offers trade show, pesticide recertification Preregistration deadline by July 28 ensures lunch, hat and program packet Early bird registration deadline July 24
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By JOHN LOVETT
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
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7/22/23
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Fast Facts: Program teaches youth about art and science of wildlife management Winning senior team from White County 4-H will compete at National WHEP contest in Iowa White County 4-H team achieved …
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By REBEKAH HALL
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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7/22/23
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Fast facts:
Pine decline caused by multiple factors, like weather, disease and insects Diagnostic tests turn up brown spot needle blight disease as one cause Sound management practices remain …
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By NICK KORDSMEIER
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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7/22/23
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $7.4 million in 25 selected grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production. Selected grant recipients, …
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7/22/23
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Arkansas lawmakers will examine the impact of crypto mining on Harrison’s child care centers and institutions of higher education, at a legislative meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, July 24, at the JPH …
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7/21/23
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HEBER SPRINGS — The recipe for healthy aquatic habitat on many Arkansas lakes isn’t quite complete without a fair share of vegetables, but that ingredient has been lacking at Greers Ferry …
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By RANDY ZELLERS
AGFC Assistant Chief of Communications
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7/21/23
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LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Host Trey Reid catches up with Delta Waterfowl’s Senior Marketing Director Brad Heidel for a virtual chat about Delta Waterfowl’s Duck …
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Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
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7/21/23
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