February 2026

The Store for Baker

The Store is a memoir by author and native of Yellville, Lyn Baker, about growing up in and around his family’s old country store in Caney Arkansas, the people, experiences, and stories of times from his past. Humorous in parts, heartfelt in all, The Store, offers a tapestry of short stories which will transport the reader back to a time of close community and family that was once familiar to all.
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Local Schools Postpone Games

By Robert Lyons Winter Storm Fern blew through North Central Arkansas with a fury last week. Snow and sleet began to accumulate causing road conditions to deteriorate, making travel treacherous. The weather plays a part in each and everyone’s daily lives as it changes. This storm caused county offices, schools and even retailers to close or drastically modify hours of operation.
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CCCD TO HOLD ELECTION

YELLVILLE - Attention landowners, if you are interested in electing directors for the Crooked Creek Conservation District Board, this is what will be required: be registered to vote in Arkansas; own land and reside in the district; and vote for the candidate of your choice.
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Class 2A-2 Standings

Girls W-L GB OVERALL Sloan-Hendrix 10-0 - 24-2 Tuckerman 4-3 4.5 13-12 Cotter 5-4 4.5 15-10 Izard County 5-4 4.5 11-9 Mammoth Spring 4-4 5.0 17-7 Marshall 2-7 7.5 7-15 Cedar Ridge 1-9 9.0 5-17
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Class 2A-2 Standings

Boys W-L GB OVERALL Sloan-Hendrix 10-0 - 26-3 Izard County 6-3 3.5 11-11 Cedar Ridge 6-4 4.0 8-12 Tuckerman 4-4 5.0 14-10 Cotter 3-7 7.0 10-22 Mammoth Spring 2-6 7.0 13-14 Marshall 1-8 8.5 1-18
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