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Degree of Determination: Genoa Woman on a Mission to Put Teens in Focus

… It takes a strong heart and a deep sense of purpose to choose a career centered on helping teenagers successfully navigate adolescence, a challenging, high-stakes period of human development—especially for at-risk teens. Mandy Armstrong chose that path. … “Teenagers are my passion,” Armstrong, 36, said. “I want to advocate for children.” … Armstrong has surrounded herself with teenagers both at work and in her personal life in Genoa (Miller County). She and her husband, Chance, are raising a 14-year-old daughter and twin 12-year-old sons.

Posted on August 20, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Raising Kids Beyond Screens

… Excess screen time harms children and adolescents’ social skills, but it also affects their behavior similarly to dementia, presenting as distractibility and memory deficit. To help combat this, an extension expert says parents should limit screen time, encourage children’s off-screen interests, and closely monitor online activities. … For parents who want to limit their children's screen time, it's important to first be on the same page about what rules or restrictions to put in place. … Brittney Schrick

Posted on August 12, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Pocket Full of Rocks Returns to Texarkana for 30th Anniversary Reunion

… Pocket Full of Rocks returns to their hometown to celebrate 30 years with a night of stories and songs. FREE tickets are available for the reunion hosted by First Baptist Church Texarkana, on August 28, 2025. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with a pre-show beginning at 6:30 PM and the main event at 7:00 PM. … The evening will feature both founding and recent members of the band, sharing music and memories from their journey.

Posted on August 11, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Scoop It Forward with Blue Rooster

… Some of my most cherished memories revolve around sharing treats with the people I love. So, when it came time to fulfill a lifelong dream and open a hometown business, I knew I wanted to create a place where memories like that could be made. … Since opening Blue Rooster Scoop Shoppe (1201 Arkansas Boulevard), many people have asked why we chose to specialize in ice cream and Italian ice. The simple answer is that we wanted to make people smile. But it's more than that. My wife, Joana, and I believe ice cream—especially when made with care and served with joy—is kind of magical.

Posted on August 5, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Talk Tuesday

Degree of Determination: Genoa Woman on a Mission to Put Teens in Focus

Raising Kids Beyond Screens

Pocket Full of Rocks Returns to Texarkana for 30th Anniversary Reunion

Scoop It Forward with Blue Rooster

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