Flags placed into the newspaper to salute and celebrate Veterans for their service
Flags placed into the newspaper to salute and celebrate Veterans for their service. Thank you to every Veteran for serving and protecting our freedoms.
November 2024
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VFW prepares Holiday Food Baskets
Past Commanders, Claude Paddock and Chuck Kinler arrived at Allen’s Grocery in Summit on a frosty November morning to pick up the groceries for 50 food baskets that we distribute to those in need. VFW Post 1341, of Bull Shoals has been working hand in hand with Allen’s Grocery for the past 5 years spreading joy at Thanksgiving. Many thanks to Tony and the gang for helping us make this happen. Thanksgiving is truly the time to share and give thanks.
Tobias Pugsley Honored
MOUNTAIN HOME - Tobias Pugsley, Baxter Health Vice President of Marketing & Communications, was honored with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2024 Regent’s Award for Early Career Healthcare Executive at the Arkansas Hospital Association 2024 Annual Meeting Awards Lunch on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Little Rock.
Marion County Budget Committee
The Marion County Budget Committee will meet on December 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Marion County Annex. The only item on the agenda is the application for the tornado disaster relief fund. The public is invited to attend.
Pets of the Week
She is a Mountain Cur mix and a very lovable mature girl. Annie is six years old and has so much love to give! She has been a resident at our shelter twice.
Weekend Weather
Friday- Partly cloudy with a high near 38 degrees and a low near 25 degrees. Saturday- Partly cloudy with a high near 40 degrees and a low around 17 degrees. Sunday- Partly cloudy with a high around 35 degrees and a low around 17 degrees. Next week: Cloudy. Expect highs in 40s and lows dropping below the freezing point nightly.
Update from OEM
On November 4 & 5, Marion County received over 12 inches of heavy rainfall across the county. This heavy rainfall caused additional flooding in areas that were impacted and damaged by flooding on July 17, 2024. Marion County has been working with ARDOT engineers to assess the additional damages incurred with a main priority being the assessment of Moccasin Creek bridge on MC 8060. Marion County’s commitment to provide a safe way of travel along this roadway has been at the top of the priority list for all parties involved in our community.