AVOID PUTTING IN THE FRIDGE - Research shows that chilling toma toes can damage the texture and flavor of tomatoes. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture only recommends refrigerating tomatoes if they are very ripe and could shortly spoil. (Photo courtesy of UA System Division of Agriculture)

Woodlawn High School Students Brit Swan (left) and Ben Sowrheaver (right) attended the FBLA National Conference

Ava Stell watches the fireworks at the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills with her grandfather, Ricky Farrer, on Independence Day (Photo by Libby Stell).

C&L BROADBAND CONNECT PROGRESS - This map shows the current status of where C&L Broadband Connect is in regards to bringing fiber optic internet service to Cleveland County. The service was recently activated between Calmer and Pansy on the right side of the map. An area across the northern part of the county, extending from east of the Saline River over to the Woodlawn-Randall area, is currently listed as “under construction,” as is an area around Rye in far southeast Cleveland County.