Happy Birthday March 4, the weather isn’t doing what I want. I had plans for the day. I was going to get my hair done and get out for a steak dinner at Eureka Springs that end that and talk about snow tonight. I didn’t order this weather. more

On Thursday, Feb. 20, we made arrangements with Kimberly of Family Budget Inn to bring pizza and visit with some of the homeless population staying there during the very cold and snowy conditions. more

Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. more

The Compton Volunteer Fire Department will hold the regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 10, at 6 p.m. at the County Line Baptist Church. Trainings are currently being scheduled, so if you are interested in becoming a volunteer fire fighter or first responder, please contact Chief Garland Matlock at 870-204-1845. more

Wednesday’s Harrison’s Times, front page, “SANDERS SEEKS TO END GROCERY TAX.” Regardless of your persuasion, I hope this happens. more

It is a day off, and the "to-do" list is a little too long. more

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Arkansas Century Farm Program until June 30, 2025. This program honors Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years, recognizing their contributions to the state’s agricultural heritage. more

ADH produces a Weekly Viral Respiratory Diseases Report for clinicians. The report provides information on Influenza, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity in the state. The report also compares activities in Arkansas to the U.S. ADH receives reports of only a fraction of COVID-19 cases and flu cases since it only requires reports of flu hospitalizations, deaths, and outbreaks. RSV is not a reportable disease in Arkansas. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tom Schultz released his first statement as the 21st Chief of the National Forest Service this week. Schultz has over 25 years of land management experience. He described his credentials in his statement, “Working for state agencies in Montana and Idaho has given me a perspective on the role of the states in managing public trust lands and how that differs from goals and objectives in managing federal lands.” more

Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. Clocks will be set forward one hour to 3 a.m. local daylight time. This annual change is designed to make better use of daylight during the warmer months, extending evening daylight hours and reducing the need for artificial lighting. more

LITTLE ROCK — With the 2024-25 Arkansas deer hunting season in the rearview mirror, many hunters have only memories. A few of Arkansas’s most dedicated hunters have until April 10 to submit their application for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Triple Trophy Award. more

LITTLE ROCK — The last arrow has been launched for the 2024-25 Arkansas deer hunting season, and the tally of checked deer stands at 199,863. Although the raw data still needs to be analyzed, the preliminary results indicate an increase of nearly 4 percent over last year’s final harvest of 192,392. more

March 10–15: Take & Make Craft: Shamrock Wreath – grab a kit, unleash your creativity, and craft at your own pace. Limited kits available, so stop by and pick yours up while they last! more

49-year-old Brian Herring pleaded guilty in Boone County Circuit Court this week to charges of theft of property, a Class B felony, and forgery in the second degree, a Class C felony.  He was sentenced to seventeen years probation for theft and ten years probation for forgery. more

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas lawmakers filed an appropriations bill to support construction of a Franklin County prison that officials estimated Monday will cost $825 million. more

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has introduced two new legislative initiatives aimed at reducing costs for consumers and supporting food donation efforts in the state. The Grocery Tax Relief Act seeks to repeal Arkansas' state grocery tax, while the Good Neighbor Act expands legal protections for food donors and food banks. more

CAMDEN — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) marked the beginning of construction on four new solid rocket motor production facilities at the company’s Camden site, hosting Department of Defense officials, industry customers and state and local dignitaries at a ceremony recently. more

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reported last week that 87 influenza-related deaths have been reported this flu season. One was a pediatric death. The report noted 78.2% of those who died were not vaccinated. more

It’s the last week of February. I pray you are surrounded by warmth and love. May your days be filled with laughter and happiness. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead. Good Morning stay well and be happy. more

Greetings from Capps. more