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Cleveland County Now Part of Arkansas Nurses Honor Guard

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RISON – The Arkansas Nurses Honor Guard is pleased to announce it is now serving the Cleveland County area. The Arkansas Nurses Honor Guard started with three nurses coming together to honor and fulfill the dream of a friend and coworker and has blossomed into a statewide nonprofit organization and public charity. To date this organization has 25 chapters across the state serving over 50 counties and has collectively paid tribute to over 300 amazing Arkansas Nurses. Every chapter is made up of nurses who volunteer their time and pay tribute at the passing of a nurse at the funeral, during visitation, or at the graveside with the family’s permission. The Lincoln County Chapter officially began January 4, 2024, with a vision from Dr. Brandy Haley, PhD, RN, to bring this tribute to the men and women nurses who live, serve, or have strong ties to Lincoln County. In June, the Lincoln County Chapter officially expanded to include Cleveland County. “The Lincoln and Cleveland County chapter is actively recruiting new nurse volunteers to join our organization and help us fulfill our mission,” said Haley.For a tribute service, chapter members will attend the funeral, visitation, or graveside service dressed all in white scrubs, traditional nursing caps and nurs-ing capes. Along with performing the Nightingale Tribute, a lamp is lit and extinguished in honor of the nurse and presented to the family along with a white rose. Our tribute ends with a final roll call for the nurse, who is then officially released from their nursing duties. Each tribute service is tailored to honor the nurse as an individual and to highlight that nurse’s career and typically takes less than 10 minutes. “Our service is completely free to any nurse; LPN, RN or APRN upon their passing,” Haley said.If you are a nurse interested in participating, please visit www.anhg.info to find all current chapters including the Lincoln and Cleveland County Chapter. There is a $25 annual due membership upon joining…





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Acuff scores 29 points to lead No. 18 Arkansas to a 86-75 win over No. 19 Tennessee

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. scored a career-high 29 points, including a key 3-pointer with just over two minutes left in the second half, to help No. 18 Arkansas to an 86-75 win over No. 19 Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams on Saturday.

Arkansas (11-3) used a 18-5 run over a 6-minute, 37-second span midway through the second half to turn a five-point deficit into an eight-point lead with 5:40 left. Tennessee shot just 2 for 10 from the field during Arkansas’ run, missing eight shots in a row before finally scoring.

The Volunteers (10-4) took advantage of an Arkansas cold shooting spell — the Razorbacks picked up 12 of their 18 points during the run from the free-throw line — to close within two points with under four minutes to play. Acuff made a 3-pointer from the wing with 2:09 remaining to give the Razorbacks a 79-68 lead.

Tennessee shot 49% from the field and was outscored at the line, going 12 for 23 while Arkansas shot 29 for 33.

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Acuff was the only Arkansas player to shoot better than 50% from the floor, going 9 for 16. The Razorbacks shot 42% overall. Acuff was joined in double-digit scoring by Meleek Thomas, who scored 18 points. Malique Ewin added 12 points and Karter Knox 11.

Amari Evans’ 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting led three Tennessee players in double figures.

Arkansas won its opening SEC game for the first time since the 2020-21 season. The Razorbacks have reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament in four of the five seasons since and made two Elite Eight appearances.

Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots over Tennessee defenders Ja’Kobi Gillespie, left, and Felix Okpara, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Credit: AP/Michael Woods

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Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination, cooking, reheating, cooling and handwashing.



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First Day Hikes an annual tradition in Arkansas state parks | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Sheila Yount is a features editor for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. An Arkansas native and communications professional with 42 years of experience, she edits and writes for the Style sections with a primary focus on the Saturday home and garden section and the Monday style section, which includes content on outdoor recreation, physical fitness and health, as well as history and other topics.

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