The Autism Association of Northeast Arkansas will hold its Seventh Annual Autism Conference on Saturday, July 13, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at St. Bernards Auditorium in Jonesboro.

The training session is designed for and open to special education advocates, parents, educators and the community.

Registration is $25 per person.  Vendors are also welcome to set up a booth for $25.

For more information or to register, call (870) 336-2786 or visit their website.

During this Memorial Day weekend Army Corps of Engineers officials want lake visitors to be safe when on or near the water. 

Nearly 90 percent of the drownings at Corps-managed lakes in 2012 could have been prevented if the victim had been wearing a life jacket, according to a news release from the Corps. 

If you don't have a life jacket, many parks have ones you can borrow. The loaner program has limited quantities of life jackets for children and adults so use it for the day and return it.

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the coroner’s office for National Drug Take-Back Day.

On Saturday, April 27, residents are encouraged to turn in their unwanted and potentially dangerous prescription and over-the-counter medications.

There will be two separate drop off locations.  One will be located outside the sheriff’s office, 206 West 8th St. in Mountain Home.