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RAMS’ Ellis throws 1-hit shutout over Hugo

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RATTAN — Rattan’s Ben Ellis threw a 1-hit shutout over Hugo on the RAM’s home field last Thursday, striking out seven and walking only one. His teammates backed up the arm scattering seven hits, inclusing one home run by Dawson Addington enroute to the 8-0 decision. Rattan plated five runs in the second inning to take a big lead over Hugo.
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THE LANE LADY EAGLES

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THE LANE LADY EAGLES are the 2022 ORES STATE DIVISION III STATE CHAMPIONS! The Lady Eagles basketball team defeated Rocky Mountain School with a win of 30-22 to secure the State championship in Shawnee on Feb. 12, 2022, at North Rock Creek Public School. Team members include: (top l-r): Hadli Campbell, Haidyn Campbell, Miranda Brower, Jozie Kate Holder, Josie Jones, Belle Hookom, Mylee Viss. (bottom, l-r) Madelyn Viss, Presley Conn, Harlee Willis, Sirrah Annett, Superintendent: Pam Matthews, Coach: Jake Mattingly, Principal: Ashley Willis.

Two freshwater mussels proposed for federal protection in Arkansa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Louisiana

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ST. LOUIS— In response to a 2010 petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed recently to protect the western and Ouachita fanshell mussels under the Endangered Species Act. The Service also plans to designate 654 miles of protected critical habitat in Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri for the two species.

Sustainable agriculture history project now available as podcast

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Interviews focused on the history of sustainable agriculture have been turned into a limited podcast series, “Sustainable Agriculture Policy with Ron Kroese.” The interviews are a part of an oral history archive documenting the development and evolution of public policies to advance sustainable and organic agriculture going back to the 1970s. More than 40 women and men featured are among the key leaders and advocates who played significant roles in devising and promoting the laws and government programs that continue to undergird efforts to achieve a sustainable farming and food system in the U.S.