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Dr. Raquel Rivera

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Jefferson Regional Welcomes New Family Physician

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
PINE BLUFF - Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce that Family Practice Physician Raquel Rivera, MD has joined Jefferson Regional Family Health Associates – Pine Bluff. Dr.
FORESTRY FILMING - UAM Forestry Instructors film a piece on forest operations located south of Collins, Arkansas. Pictured are Mike Pennington, President of Monticello-based forestry and logging company L.D. Long Inc.; Dr. Matthew Pelkki, Director Arkansas Center for Forrest Business, UAM Forest Economist; and Ana Gutierrez, Research Assistant, Arkansas Center for Forest Business, University of Arkansas at Monticello. Photo courtesy of Lonnie Tegels.

FORESTRY FILMING - UAM Forestry Instructors film a piece on forest operations located south of Collins, Arkansas. Pictured are Mike Pennington, President of Monticello-based forestry and logging company L.D. Long Inc.; Dr. Matthew Pelkki, Director Arkansas Center for Forrest Business, UAM Forest Economist; and Ana Gutierrez, Research Assistant, Arkansas Center for Forest Business, University of Arkansas at Monticello. Photo courtesy of Lonnie Tegels.

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UAM Launches New Grad Forest Program

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
MONTICELLO - The College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is proud to introduce its latest offering: the Graduate Certificate in Forest Business.

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Rison Renews Police Contract With CCSD

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
RISON - The Rison City Council unanimously approved renewing its contract with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department to provide police protection for the city for another year.
Rison in the Fall 2023

Rison in the Fall 2023

Rison in the Fall Seeking Volunteers; Dinner Sept. 12

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
RISON - Rison Shine is seeking volunteers to help with the Rison in the Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 7. Anyone interested in being a volunteer is invited to attend a dinner and interest meeting that will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.
ARKANSAS SALES TAX HOLIDAY For more information, contact a customer service representative by phone Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (501) 682-7104.

ARKANSAS SALES TAX HOLIDAY For more information, contact a customer service representative by phone Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (501) 682-7104.

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Annual Sales Tax Holiday Set For Saturday, Sunday

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
LITTLE ROCK — The annual Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday can be a help to families sending children back to school, but a little planning can help shoppers save more and prevent unwelcome surprises at checkout, said extension family and consumer science experts This year’s sales tax holiday begins this...

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Kinsmen Quartet Concert Sunday at Pine Bluff

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
PINE BLUFF - The Kinsmen Quartet will be in concert at Summit Baptist Church, 901 Ridgway Road, Pine Bluff on Sunday, July 30 at 10:30 a.m. The quartet sings all varieties of southern gospel music.

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Sister Fellowship Sunday at First Baptist

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
RISON - First Baptist Church of Rison will hold a Sister to Sister Fellowship Sunday, July 30 at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Terry Reams, Sr. has announced. First Baptist is located at 302 Mockinbird Lane in Rison.
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Extension Homemakers at Ronald McDonald House

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Extension Homemakers Visit Ronald McDonald House

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
LITTLE ROCK - Cleveland County Extension Homemakers Club Friendship paid a visit to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas located in Little Rock. The Friendship club donated paper products, coke tabs, personal hygiene items and provided a monetary donation.