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Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield addresses mental health crisis
According to government findings, one in five Americans lives with a mental Illness. More than 120 die by suicide every day. In an effort to save lives and improve the wellbeing of Arkansas communities, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield announces Take Good Care: Mental Health First Aid.
Rep. Rick Crawford announces annual art competition for high school students
On Thursday, March 2, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the guidelines for his annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students (grades 9-12) in the First District of Arkansas. This competition is part of a nationwide high school visual arts competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute.
Meeting slated for UAW retirees
United Auto Workers retirees will meet at 11: 30 a. m.
Frisson Winds to perform at A-State Lecture-Concert Series
The Lecture-Concert Series at Arkansas State University will present Frisson Winds in concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, in Riceland Hall of Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Dr.
4-H Day held at Arkansas Capitol, members represent Clay County
Ten members of Clay County 4-H attended the daylong festivities on Feb. 28 to learn about state government meet legislators and share their 4-H experience.
March happenings at the Piggott Public Library
March is Women’s History Month and during the month the library will be honoring important women from U.S. history. They will also be honoring the women in our community. Patrons are asked to nominate an influential or important woman from their life, past or present. Every nominee will be displayed at the library circulation desk for the month of March and the cost is $1.00.
Ryan Rogers Chili Cook-Off a success
The annual Ryan Rogers Chili (and more) Cook-Off and Supper was held on the customary last Saturday in February with over 125 diners taking advantage of $5 all you can eat, taste, and enjoy. The late Ryan Rogers won the community center’s first chili cook-off with “fat man chili,” his famous recipe that included a bit of brown sugar.
Arkansas Better Beginnings offers families tips to help children adjust to Daylight Saving Time
Better Beginnings, a program of the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education focusing on giving children the best quality care, knows bedtime can be the hardest time of the day for children and their parents. Any disruption to children’s sleep schedule, such as Daylight Saving Time, can make familiar routines difficult.