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2A-1 District Baseball Tournament Schedule

The 2A-1 district tournament is scheduled to begin Thursday, April 2728, in Harrison at the Baseball/Softball complex. Yellville-Summit will play Marshall at 4 p.m. at Jack Williams Field. OMSD plays at 4 p.m. on Pippen Field against Lifeway Christian. The winners of the first games will advance to play in the Regional Tournament. Y-S will play Greenland at 6:30 p.m. with a win.

3A Baseball Standings (Final)

Teams W-L GB Overall 1. Elkins 12-0 - 20-3 2. West Fork 10-2 2.0 14-5-1 3. Lincoln 7-5 5.0 8-9 4. Valley Springs6-6 6.0 11-12 5. Flippin 3-9 9.0 6-15 6. Green Forest 2-10 10.0 5-12 7. Bergman 2-10 10.0 3-13

Last Chance Relays at Heber Springs

The Lady Panthers and Panthers traveled to Heber Springs, Friday, April 21 to compete in the Heber Springs Relays. This event presented the last chance for competitors to qualify to compete in the post-season track and field season.

Katie Hamblin of Jasper

Katie Marie Hamblin, 65, of Jasper, passed away on April 19th, 2023. She was born on May 28, 1957, in Helena, Arkansas, to Robert and Peggy (Webb) Fields. She is survived by her children: Marshall Hamblin, Michelle Harris and Dana Wilson. Care entrusted to Diamond State Cremation.

Birthday Announcement

Carolyn D. Hoffman 36-year resident of Bull Shoals will be celebrating her 90th birthday April 29, 2023. She has touched more of you than we know, so, her family invites all who have been touched by her kindness and friendship to join us in the celebration detailed below.

Community Holy Week in Marion County

Once again Community Holy Week brought churches together to worship. There was music, sermons, food, and fellowship. It was a phenomenal time when our local pastors told the story of Jesus’ journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.

Growing Up Flippin

By Cindy Wood Young This week has found me reminiscing about some of my babysitting jobs of days long ago. I’ve previously written in this space about my first full-time summer job, when I was 12 or 13 and I babysat two kids.