February 2026

Wolf Tracks

(Jan. 28, 1909) The two boys had just finished their day at the little one-room schoolhouse. With a sixinch snow, the evening was blue, and cold, with heavy flurries.
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Feeding the Body AND the Soul

Our website proudly states: The Yellville Area Food Closet Association (YAFCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food and personal health care items to those in need in our local communities. We rely strictly on donations from local businesses, churches, and individuals to fulfill our mission of helping our neighbors.
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Howard Saylors of Lead Hill

Howard Gene Saylors, 85, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, passed away on February 4, 2026, at Twin Lakes Therapy and Living in Flippin. Howard was born at home on December 27, 1940, in Dodd City, Arkansas, the son of Bland and Macie (Rose) Saylors.
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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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