Reminders from CCCD
Deadlines are approaching fast. The deadline for the Dave Ferguson Scholarship is February 16, and will need to be in the office by 3:00 p.m.
News Staff
Baxter-Marion RWA to meet
There will be a meeting of all members of Baxter-Marion Rural Water Association on Wednesday March 27, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. All members are invited we will be discussing future plans to increase our user base.: Please come if at all possible.
An Ounce of Prevention
LITTLE ROCK – The state Division of Children and Family Services has intensified preventative services in troubled families and managed to lower the number of children in foster homes. Over the previous two years, the number of Arkansas children in foster care has gone down from 4,614 to 3,698.
Payments to the MC Collector
Carla Purdome, Marion County Collector, has reported that the Collector’s Office CAN accept credit/debit card payments IN PERSON, or on the PHONE, but NOT ONLINE until books have closed. This is standard operating procedure when rolling over to a new year.
NCAMSS to meet at Colton’s
The North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will be holding its February luncheon on Friday February 23, 2024, at 12 Noon. The location will be Colton’s Steak House, 2390 Highway 62E, Mountain Home.
Oakland Area Candidates meeting tonight is cancelled
The Candidates Meeting at Oakland scheduled for Monday, February 12, has been cancelled due to weather. The meeting will be postponed until next Monday, February 19, at 6 p.m.
Did Someone Say Eclipse?
Did you hear there is a total solar eclipse happening soon and visible in Marion County and North Central Arkansas. Saturday, Feb 17, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
DAV Auxiliary schedules monthly meeting
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Twin Lakes Unit 30 will be meeting on Wednesday February 21, 2024. The location will be the Heinz-Willett Wellness Center at Good Samaritan Campus, 300 Good Samaritan Drive, Mountain Home AR.
Scholarships Available for Arkansas Students
Little Rock – Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. Some scholarships are designated for graduates of a particular high school or those who plan to attend a particular college. Others are based on extracurricular activities or intended college majors.
House Report
Yellville - February marks the beginning of American Heart Month, a crucial period dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and the prevalence of heart disease. In the United States and in Arkansas, heart disease stands as the leading cause of death.