First Assembly of God Church in Russellville is hosting a community conversation about mental health and suicide prevention Sunday, January 9th, 2022 from 2pm until 4pm. Evidence-based mental health classes will be available for 7th grade through 12th grades, college students, as-well-as parents and educators, and lead by trained volunteers from the Arkansas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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Dardanelle's "City on the Glow" holiday lighting contest is underway.  Coordinated by the Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce, the event is sponsored by the Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation center.  1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes will be paid to this year's residential winners and a Traveling Trophy and Bragging Rights will go to the Commercial winner.  Judging begins December 16th...

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Johnson County's Needy Paws Animal Shelter is taking part in the "BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters event". Underway through December 20th, adoptions on select pets will be $25! Needy Paws says "We can get these guys homes for the holidays, with your help"! Go to the Needy Paws Animal Shelter Facebook page for further details.

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Hector City Council's December session will be on Monday, the 20th at City Hall. The meeting will start at 6:30pm....

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In collaboration with the Clarksville Police Department, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, the Lamar Police Department and Coal Hill, "Turn Yourself in Tuesday" will happen on Tuesday, DECEMBER 21st, 2021 at the Courtroom for District 7 - State District Court in Clarksville.  The Judge and Court Clerks will be on hand 12-21 to help you get back on track without the fear of being arrested.  If you have a misdemeanor warrant and turn yourself in on this date from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. you will be served your warrant and issued a court date, NO BOND REQUIRED. 

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Ozark Rape Crisis Center is have a Christmas Gift Wrapping fund raiser in Clarksville through Thursday, December 23rd.  Gifts will be wrapped for 3-dollars for a small, $4 for a medium gift and $5-dollars for a large.  Boxes are provided and the center has a large selection wrapping paper, ribbons and bows.  Gifts can be dripped off at 715 West Main in Clarksville will be ready the following day.  All proceeds will go to assist the center in their support efforts.

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The Arkansas River Valley Arts Center is planning a New Year's Eve "Masquerade Ball" for Friday, December 31st at all Saints Episcopal Church, 501 South Phoenix in Russellville.  Call 968-2452 to get further details... 

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