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This week’s Pet of the Week is Cowboy. Cowboy is a black-and-white mixed bundle of intelligence, love and energy. He is a young dog looking for a purpose and a family. Are you ready to give him both? Cowboy has been very quick to learn training prompts and enjoys bringing smiles to people’s faces. He would love a place to run around. You can meet Cowboy at the Good Shepherd Humane Adoption Center on Highway 62. The center is open every day from noon until 5 p.m. Submitted photo

Former state senator Bryan King of Green Forest continued his criticism of state Sen. Bob Ballinger’s financial dealings recently, pointing out that Ballinger has not paid for three years’ worth of advertising in the program for Green Forest’s annual Agriculture Appreciation Days.

Berryville High School senior Alyssa Lee has been selected as the Chapter A, Eureka Springs, recipient of a $2,500 PEO Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Pictured from left to right are Nancy Werbitzky, Ann Ferrill, Terry Eilskov, Alyssa Lee, scholarship committee chair Margie Bullock and Chapter A president Sallie Pittman. Submitted photo

A year ago, school districts across the nation struggled to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of a worldwide pandemic . The 2021-2022 school year presented a more usual atmosphere as students were able to return to in-person learning, providing some relief for students, parents and teachers alike, and closed out a successful year for the Class of 2022.