Utility Bills

Officials in Garfield invested $100,000 in digitizing water meters. Their water loss has decreased significantly because of it.

Today on The Outline: Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announces a run for the state treasurer next year. Also, financial technology leaders meet in Little Rock for the Vencent Fintech Summit. Plus, a UAMS researcher receives a grant to continue Alzheimer's research.

Ozarks at Large's final outline of events before the weekend begins includes research about a shorter school week, a renewed effort to reduce graffiti in Fayetteville and basketball victories for both razorback teams.

Officials with the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program say residents can begin submitting applications Monday for help with the costs of summer cooling bills, including those from Entergy Arkansas and other utilities. The program is offered in all 75 counties in Arkansas through community-based organizations, which can be found online here.

A couple of weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released more than $430,000 in CARES Act Funding to the City of Fayetteville's…