<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2vSYvf_1GvtDfto00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2vSYvf_1GvtDfto00" width="1200" height="630" >Veterans Day closings setSeveral agencies will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.Jefferson County Courthouse and related offices will be closed.Pine Bluff City Hall and related offices will be closed. State offices: State Capitol offices and state buildings will be closed. However, the State Capitol building will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.Watson Chapel to honor veteransThe Watson Chapel High School JROTC invites the community to join them at the Veterans Day Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Watson Chapel High School Football Field.“Come help us recognize and celebrate the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans,” according to a Facebook post.Kidney disease, diabetes topics at dinnerThe community is invited to the annual Kidney Disease &amp; Diabetes Awareness Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Main Library, 600 S. Main St.The event is hosted by the Diabetes &amp; Kidney Disease Prevention Program of Southeast Arkansas, according to a news release. Featured speakers will be Dr. Brandi Wright, nephrologist; Nicole Bates, APRN, and Kanisher Wooten, DNP, who will share information on “Breaking the Link” between diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease, according to a news release.“Come learn how to protect your heart, protect your kidneys, and take charge of your health,” according to the release.The event is free but registration is required by calling or texting 870-718-6329.Toys for Tots slate toy drive at WalmartToys for Tots will conduct a toy drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Walmart Supercenter in Pine Bluff. The local campaign officially serves at-risk youtsh and youths-in-need ages 0-18 in Cleveland, Dallas, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties. They will be accepting new, unwrapped toys, books, puzzles, games, and other donations, according to a news release.Matthew Yarnell, American Legion Post 83 commander, is the local Toys for Tots coordinator.Peace Week art finalists include localsArkansas Peace Week Youth Art Contest Award winners will be announced at 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda. Finalists include youth from Southeast Arkansas, according to a news release. Artwork will be displayed at the State Capitol through Nov. 14. These events are free and open to the public.“We received hundreds of entries from all over the state. We thank all our entrants. They have shown great skill and creativity in their art; more importantly they have contributed to the critical work of peacemaking,” according to the release.Southeast Arkansas art contest finalists include:Second grade: “Heart, Love, Peace” — Logan Woodard, Warren Elementary School;Fourth grade: “Peaceful Night On My Porch” — Anna Halley, Woodlawn Elementary School;Fifth grade: “My Cats Gives Me Peace” — Libertii Charles Frazier, Friendship Aspire Charter School, Pine Bluff;Fifth grade: “Peace From A Distance” — Emmalyn Inich, Woodlawn Elementary School.Details: www.arkansaspeaceweek.com</div></body>

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Several agencies will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Jefferson County Courthouse and related offices will be closed. Pine Bluff City Hall and related offices will be closed. State offices: State Capitol offices and state buildings will be closed. However, the State Capitol building will be open...

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Several agencies will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Jefferson County Courthouse and related offices will be closed. Pine Bluff City Hall

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