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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.

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.

HPMEC to celebrate National Quilting Day

In celebration of National Quilting Day set for Saturday, March 15, the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will present a special month-long quilt exhibition. Those interested in lending a quilt to the museum for display may contact the museum at 870598-3487. If you would like to schedule a group tour to view the exhibition, you may contact the museum by emailing shwilliams@astate.edu.

RHS “Get Real” Financial Management program held

Rector High School seniors and the 4-H Youth Leadership Team participated in the “Get Real” program Wednesday, Jan. 8, 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.