Possible record turnout at Back-to-School Bazaar

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Friday’s gathering of students at Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary School is believed to be a record turnout. The Bridges of Mountain Home held its third-annual Back-to-School Bazaar as kids of all ages were provided the necessities they will need for the upcoming school year.

Several students were given on a first-come, first-serve basis free school supplies, haircuts, dental screenings and other needs they may have. Mountain Home School District Superintendent Dr. Jake Long says an estimated 500 children were served, and several volunteers were able to make the bazaar possible.

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Long goes on to add the community support goes a long way to provide Mountain Home’s students more than just supplies for the upcoming school year.

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For anyone unable to attend the Back-to-School Bazaar, the state of Arkansas is holding its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies and clothing free of state and local sales or use tax. The holiday began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and continues until 11:59 p.m. Sunday. The holiday period in Missouri began Friday and continues through Sunday.



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