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Arkansas joins new federal summer EBT program to feed children
(Local News ~ 01/06/24)
Governor Sanders this week announced Arkansas has joined Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), a new program that will provide assistance to families to purchase food during the summer months for children who qualify for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Summer EBT is launching this year and will provide $120 in food benefits for each eligible child over the summer months...
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Leachville clerk takes office
(Local News ~ 01/06/24)
Vanessa Wheeler, newly appointed Leachville City Clerk, was sworn in by Judge Shannon Langston. Former long-time clerk Ruth Ann Keith announced her plans to retire at the end of 2023 several months ago and Wheeler was appointed by the city council.
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Farmers Bank & Trust welcomes Governor Sarah Sanders
(Local News ~ 01/06/24)
Governor Sarah Sanders recently declared Blytheville “Capitol for a Day.” She and several members of her cabinet visited various places throughout town to better understand the needs of our community. The Governor and Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald requested to host a meeting with leadership at Farmers Bank & Trust during their visit. ...
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Literacy Council to hold open house
(Local News ~ 01/06/24)
The Mississippi County Literacy Council’s new facility in Manila will be welcomed with an open house and a ribbon cutting on two consecutive days, Jan. 15 and 16. Director Alicia Rounsavall said she is excited and pleased to welcome the public to come by and visit the literacy headquarters. The county literacy group will be working with adults throughout the county at several locations...
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Buffalo Island Central announces honor roll/PA list
(Local News ~ 01/06/24)
These BIC Elementary students made the honor roll for the second nine weeks of the 2023-2024 school year. Kindergarten: All A’s – Brayden Aleman, Hudson Baltz, Jace Clark, Rhett Hale, Kaitlynn Mata, Carson McCoy, Wesson Newton, Conner Penix, Lorelei Robertson, Joshua Talavera-Smith, Asher Bell, Ellington Bibbs, Mylo Jackson, Jeine Marroquin, Rowan Martinez, Sawyer Pickett, Noah Smith, Natalie Smith, Briar Wood, Pierce Yancey, Kolbie Adamson, Elijah Bennett, Lilly Brewer, Mateo Cazares, McKenna Clapp, Drake George, Israel Horton, Mikwet Lambert, Christopher Trowbridge.. ...
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