
Michael Tetrick of Flippin
Michael Wayne Tetrick, 74, of Flippin Arkansas, was welcomed into his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Michael Wayne Tetrick, 74, of Flippin Arkansas, was welcomed into his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

By Hollie Scoma, President Military Service Sisters was founded in Mountain Home, Arkansas, in 2017 to serve the over 20,000 female veterans living in Arkansas, many of whom live in the Baxter County area. The organization, created by and for women veterans, now has several chapters statewide and has developed a strong working relationship with the Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs to share resources with women veterans more effectively.

Crazy Arkansas weather strikes again! We do not know whether to get ready for floating the river or building a snowman!

HARRISON – North Arkansas College has announced the selection of Lewis Villines as its new Vice President for Technical Education and Workforce Development, a role that will focus on serving local workforce needs while expanding training programs and strengthening partnerships with school districts and employers across the region and the state. Villines will begin his new position on April 6, 2026.
The first 2026 dinner meeting of the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association will be held Tuesday, March 31, at 6:30 in the Yellville-Summit cafeteria.
By Gregg L. Alexander, Marion County Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the arrest of Steven M. Manson (35 YOM), Steven L. Manson (56 YOM), and Dezerae S. Manson (19 YOF), all of Yellville, on charges of Rape, a Class “Y” Felony, Incest, a Class “C” Felony, Sexual Assault 2nd Degree, a Class “B” Felony, Conduct Constituting Conspiracy, a Class “A” Felony, Coercion, a Class “A” Misdemeanor, and being an Habitual Offender.

From left to right: Steven L. Manson, Steven M. Manson, Dezerae S. Manson.

BULL SHOALS — The Mountain Echo identified new public records and recent statements by city officials have raised significant questions about Bull Shoals’ handling of federal and state payroll tax filings, late penalties, and the city’s refusal to identify a private donor who paid more than $4,300 in IRS penalties on the city’s behalf.
HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts is accepting applications for 2026 Summer@ASMSA camps.
– Enrollment at North Arkansas College has climbed to its highest level in a decade, highlighting the growing demand for college courses and early college opportunities among high school students.