News

A new disease for cattle in our part of the country has been discovered to be present here in Searcy County. The disease is Theilaria orientalis ikeda. It is carried by the Asian Long Horn Tick, and is a blood parasite. The symptoms are similar to Anaplasmosis which is carried by the same tick but is a different disease. If you would like to learn more about this disease you can go to The Arkansas Department of Agriculture website and search Asian Longhorn Tick Resources or call your Searcy County University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture County Extension Agent at 870-4483981.

Johnny Wyatt and family have been on vacation out west. They visited Arches National Park and said they enjoyed Utah and Arizona.

Good morning and welcome to the last weekend in July. I can’t believe how fast the year has gone.

Want to tell you all that Kip Szitar does a wonderful job bush hogging. Those of us on his “list” are to lucky to have him working. He always goes above and beyond for me. He’ll be back this fall to do more. Anyway, so thankful for him.

Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Spring Commencement at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 46 states and territories and 22 other countries.

THE ESSENTIAL CONVERSATION ABOUT END OF LIFE My mother’s health has been going downhill, so her power of attorney documents need updating. My brother thinks we should talk with her about the care she wants at the end of her life. I think that would upset her for no good reason. Why can’t we just do the right thing when the time comes?

The Cherokee of Arkansas and Missouri Tribe (CAMT), Ozark Branch, next scheduled meeting will be on August 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be at the Arise Church, 1601 E. Main St., Mountain View, AR 72650. Please have your membership card on hand. If you have any questions or inquiries concerning this meeting, please contact your Councilman. There will be press releases of any tribal activities and other news as come available.