A Friendly Message from Your Marion County Tax Collector
We are pleased to announce that the 2025 (payable 2026) tax books are now open.
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March 2026
Senate Passes Housing Package Bill Supporting Veteran Home Ownership
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded Senate passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — a legislative package designed to help Arkansans achieve the American dream of homeownership that also includes the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure (VALID) Act of 2025 championed by Boozman and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).
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By Veterans Administration Veterans have served our country with honor and deserve to be protected from threats to their benefits and personal information. Unfortunately, scammers often pose as employees of the Department of Veterans Administration (VA) and contact veterans by mail, phone, email, and social media offering to help them access or file for benefits, for a fee.
Read More7 Ways Veterans Can Protect Themselves from ScamsBH Announces Pain Manage Dept. Name Change and Provider Updates
MOUNTAIN HOME – Baxter Health is pleased to announce that our pain management department will now be known as Baxter Health Pain Clinic. Dr. Ryan Krafft and Physician Assistant Niger Stice will remain at the clinic, and we will be welcoming an additional physician and several nurse practitioners to our care team.
Read MoreBH Announces Pain Manage Dept. Name Change and Provider UpdatesA Lifeline in the Ozarks: Ozark Opportunities
By Tim Kelly In Marion County, the struggle to keep a home warm in winter or cool in summer is not an abstract issue, it’s a daily reality for many families. With rising utility costs, fixed incomes, and unexpected hardships have pushed countless households to the edge. This year, a strengthened partnership between Ozark Opportunities, Inc.
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Mark Phillips of Everton
Mark Phillips, 67, of Everton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in his home on March 5, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. The son of Robert “Champ” Phillips and Carol Phillips, Mark was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 17, 1959.
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Linnie Ashton of Yellville
Linnie Ruth Cagle Ashton, 60, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her three daughters. Linnie was born on November 15, 1965, in Harbor City, California, to Robert and Judy (Butler) Cagle.
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Elnor Blackwell of Yellville
Elnor Owen “Red” Blackwell, 82, of Yellville, passed away peacefully at his home on March 6, 2026. Red was born in Yellville, on July 12, 1943, to Elnor and Elizabeth (Owen) Blackwell. He was born and raised in Yellville and remained a lifelong resident of the community he loved.
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