On Memorial Day our family took a trip to the Zoo in Memphis. It was over two years ago that we went last. Though we didn’t know him back then, Xander was with us on this day. We were excited to see Xander’s reaction to all the animals. Of course, he was all smiles and didn’t miss a thing, eyes wide in wonder at it all.
Animals can’t TELL us when they’re feeling poorly. You, the caregiver, need to learn the definitive signs so you can get them help. Probably the number one sign is not eating. If not eating is accompanied by lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and other signs, a veterinarian should be consulted immediately. Compulsion to hide – especially for cats – is also a sign of a health issue, especially if the cat used to be active and playful.
with Jana Caldwell Mike has discovered he can take a picture his friends send him and find out exactly where they are on Google Earth. At the beach, fishing, hunting, doesn’t matter, he can track you. He finds it a challenge. It’s quite an art form and somewhat creepy as heck...
One of my favorite amusements is to dumbfound and sometimes annoy my grandchildren and my sister’s grandchildren with words and sayings of past generations that are totally foreign to their technologized world. “Don’t take any wooden nickels.” “You can hear anything but the money a rattlin and the meat a fryin.” Reflecting on a long lifetime of hearing amusing and/ or profound Randolph County utterances, I have decided to offer a few for the edification of Star Herald readers.
U.S. Senator John Boozman Opioid misuse and abuse has devastated communities in Arkansas and prompted a whole-of-government response to combat it, but hard-fought progress against the deadly consequences is now in view.
Rep. Trey Steimel The General Assembly convened for an Extraordinary Session, during which the legislature passed significant tax legislation.
The Trade Skill Academy is now accepting applications, but hurry, the deadline for this next Summertime class is July 15! Class size is limited. Trade Skill Academy, Inc.
The P.E.O. Sisterhood is one of the largest community-based women’s organizations in North America with almost 250,000 initiated members. Our organization provides loans, grants and scholarships for women through its six philanthropies. The P.E.O Sisterhood is committed to helping women achieve their educational goals.
Pocahontas now has a FEMA Disaster Relief Recovery Center at Black River Technical College, located at 1420 Hwy. 304, East Pocahontas. It opens Saturday, June 29 at 10 a.m. and will only be open Tuesdays, Thursdays (except July 4) and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dogs provide comfort and companionship but they can also serve in many other capacities. Search and Rescue.