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Data Match Initiative: Senate Bill 14

Feb. 1 was National Unclaimed Property Day, and as your state auditor and Arkansas’ unclaimed property administrator, my job is to return people their missing money as it is reported to my office.

Wildlife of Arkansas student art contest open for submissions

Submissions are now open for the 2025 “Wildlife of Arkansas” student art contest. This contest is free and open to all Arkansas youth in grades K-12. This is an excellent opportunity or young artists to explore the wonder and beauty of Arkansas’ native wildlife, wildflowers and landscapes through their creativity and skill. Deadline to enter is March 31. For more information and to submit your original artwork, visit www.arwild.org/artcontest. Winning artwork selected for each grade. Art teachers are encouraged to invite their students to participate.

Friends of HP Museum

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center would like to recognize the Friends of Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum 2024 members.

Speaking French

I am not okay I’m barely getting by I’m losing track of days And losing sleep at night I am not okay I’m hanging on the rails So, if I say I’m fine Just know I learned to hide it well I know I can’t be the only one Who’s holding on for dear life But God knows, I know When it’s all said and done I’m not okay But it’s all gonna be alright - I Am Not Okay by Jelly Roll Last Sunday, I sent a message to one of my friends, just checking in on him because it had been a day or so since we last spoke. “I’ve had a very bad day,” he said. “Sh!t has been piling up. You know what I mean?”

ASBTDC to offer seminar on starting small business

The Arkansas Small Business Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) will offer an opportunity for future business owners to learn about starting a business at a seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 11. “Starting a Business in Arkansas,” will take place from 1 until 2:30 p.m. at the Delta Center for Economic Development. The class will be held in room 201 of the Delta Center, located at 319 University Loop on campus at Arkansas State University.

PHS “Get Real” program held

Piggott High School Seniors participated in the “Get Real” program Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, provided by Clay County Cooperative Extension FCS Agent Christin Holmes. The program is a hands-on experiential simulation that teaches young people about personal financial management.