Kirk Lane, director for the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership, notes that Arkansas Take Back Day has now officially collected more than 300 tons of medication since the program was launched in 2010. #ARcounties

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The AAC office is closed this afternoon due to a power outage. #arcounties

We're starting the new month by celebrating Phillips County, which was formed on May 1, 1820, by the Territorial Legislature. The county has a rich heritage and nearly two dozen sites within the county are on the National Register of Historical Places. #ARcounties

Counties in Arkansas receiving grant money for the Ozark National Forest include Madison, Marion, Newton, and Searcy counties. #ARcounties

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The AAC is keeping the Pryor family in our prayers, with the passing of Sen. David Pryor. He was a gentleman, a dedicated public servant, and a great statesman. Please join us in honoring his legacy of serving the state of Arkansas. #arcounties

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Last but not least, let's celebrate Howard County, which was formed in 1873 from parts of Hempstead, Sevier, Polk and Pike counties. The county seat was moved from Center Point to Nashville in 1905 and the present-day courthouse was built in 1938. #ARcounties

Happy birthday to Stone County, which was named for the abundant rock formations of the area. The county is known for two major assets: its mountainous beauty and the culture of its mountain folks. #ARcounties

Time to celebrate Lee County! The landscape of Lee County is rolling hills in the northern tip and rich delta flat farmland in the center. Half of the St. Francis National Forest, the smallest forest in the nation, is situated in the southeastern section. #ARcounties

Today we are celebrating four counties. The first is Cleveland County. Timber is the leading industry in the county. The county has extended its economic base to produce tomatoes, broiler chicks and cattle. #ARcounties

Happy birthday to Lonoke County, which was established on April 16, 1873. The Lonoke County courthouse was built in 1928 and this building is the third courthouse the county has had due to fire and rebuilding. #ARcounties

Members of the Arkansas Association of Quorum Courts (AAQC) gathered for their annual meeting on April 13. JPs heard about proposed legislation and constitutional amendments, and participated in a 'Stump the Attorney' open discussion. #arcounties

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Faulkner County was formed 151 years ago today. The county was named for Col. Sanford C. Faulkner, a fiddle player and tall-tale teller, who was given the name of being the original “Arkansas Traveler.” #ARcounties

Boone County was the 63rd county formed in Arkansas. The Boone County Courthouse lawn is home to a memorial for those who left from near Harrison to settle in California and all of whom, except for 17 children, were killed in the Mountain Meadows Massacre in Utah. #ARcounties

Garland County was formed on April 5, 1873. In 1832, Hot Springs National Park became the first national reservation set aside for recreational purposes and is the only national park within a city. The courthouse is the only one in Arkansas located in a national park. #ARcounties

We celebrate Miller County, which was formed 204 years ago. The land on which the Miller County Courthouse stands was sold to the county for a nominal consideration by the railroad on condition that it be used for a courthouse. #ARcounties

The Arkansas Circuit Clerks Association March meeting in Saline County featured important discussions. The clerks also toured the Saline County Courthouse and had an association business meeting. View photos from the meeting here. #ARcounties
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County judges wrapped up their Spring continuing education meeting this morning with discussions about courthouse security and fire safety. #ARcounties

'Live a dedicated life of service providing true leadership and thereby leaving a rich legacy, a blessed life, and a rewarding career.' That's the focus of AAC Consultant Eddie A. Jones' latest column for County Lines magazine. #arcounties
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The County Judges’ Association of Arkansas Spring meeting continued this afternoon with many great speakers, much informative content, and lively Q&As. Tune in tomorrow for pics from the final day of this conference. #arcounties

Happy birthday to Lincoln County, which was formed on March 28, 1871, and named to honor Abraham Lincoln. Bayou Bartholomew runs through the center of the county, dividing it geographically and agriculturally. #arcounties