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2023 County Farm Families of the Year Announced

LITTLE ROCK – The 76th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has announced its 2023 County Farm Families of the Year. Since 1947, the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has helped to recognize outstanding farm families throughout the state.

Y-S FBLA to Host Dessert Auction Fundraiser on May 19

The Yellville-Summit FBLA Chapter is raising funds to send four students to the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta in June. At the State Leadership Conference, sophomore Elizabeth Smith placed 3rd in Public Speaking while juniors, Gracie Beaty, KJ Moore, and Kyleigh Still, placed 3rd in Sales Presentation. Placing in these events means they earned spots to compete at the national level.

Larry Jones of Flippin

Larry Marvin Jones, age 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Flippin. Larry was born September 1, 1950, to Preston and Della Mae Jones of Flippin.

Dale Howell of Alpena

Dale Thomas Howell 32, of Alpena, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Omaha, Arkansas. Dale was born in Berryville, Arkansas on December 3, 1990, to Alice Gatlin.

Agnes Dunlap of Yellville

Agnes Loraine Dunlap, age 90, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at The Springs of Creekside Health & Rehabilitation Center. Agnes was born March 18, 1933, near Otto, North Carolina. She was the widow of Blair Dunlap.

Get Ready for Summer with Our Blood Institute

Smile, summer is just around the corner! Get ready by giving blood with Our Blood Institute and help save a life! Donate at any Our Blood Institute donor center or mobile drive by May 31 and receive a free ticket to Magic Springs. Successful donors will also receive a smiley “I’m a Blood Donor” T-shirt, while supplies last.