WHITEVILLE - Rhonda “Tink” Albright, a strong conservative leader, is a current member of the Baxter County Quorum Court, where she has served as Justice of the Peace for 9 years. She is also a member of the Baxter County Republican Committee, advocate with North Central Conservatives, past treasurer for Twin Lakes Republican Women, volunteer at the Mountain Home Christian Clinic, and past president of Business and Professional Women.
Deanna Marie Ortega of Mountain Home, passed away on December 21, 2023, in Mountain Home. She was born on July 18, 1968, in Hayward, California, to Ronald Ortega and Bonny Jean Castro.
68 of Bergman, passed away on December 25, 2023. He was born on March 29, 1955, in Harrison, to Charles and B.L.(Cole) Waggoner. Art is survived by his wife, Minnie (Becky) Waggoner; sons: Kody Smith, Tayler Smith, Clayton Waggoner, Leon Waggoner and daughters Mikaylia Waggoner, Melissa Dyer and Liz Waggoner; and many family and friends.
Tilley, Smith Arrested: 12/31/2023 7:05:00 pm Charges: Failure to Appear Misdemeanor McNeely, Coleman JR Arrested: 12/31/2023 6:43:00 pm Charges: Burglary - Commercial, Theft of Property, Domestic Battering- 3rd degree/Negligently Causes Injury using a Deadly Bond: $2,500.00, $500.00 Parnell, Jana Kay Arrested: 12/31/2023 3:51:00 pm Charges: Failure to Appear, Driving on suspended D.L., No Proof of Insurance Bond: $510.00, $300.00, $275.00 Ramirez, Randy Rayrichard Arrested: 12/30/2023 Charges: Aggravated Assault, Fleeing, Reckless Driving, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of control Substance, Endangering the welfare of a Minor Bond: $15,000.00 Fitzpatrick, Stephen Russell Arrested: 12/26/2023 3:50:00 am Charges: Homicide-MURDER- 1st Degree Bond: $150,000.00 Anthony, Mark Arrested: 12/31/2023 1:04:00 pm Released: 12/31/2023 3:17:00 pm Charges: Public intoxication controlled substance Related Chaney, Rusty Lee Arrested: 12/30/2023 12:54:00 am Released: 12/31/2023 5:47:00 pm Charges: Disorderly Conduct Cornelius, Joesph Edward Arrested: 12/30/2023 10:55:00 pm Released: 12/31/2023 10:54:00 am Charges: Failure to Appear Hickerson, Anthony Wayne Arrested: 12/29/2023 2:43:00 am Released: 12/30/2023 8:47:00 pm Charges: Disorderly Conduct/ Unreasonable or Excessive Behavior, Public intoxication-Drinking in public, Criminal use of Prohibited Weapon, Possession of SCH IV or VLT 28GM .
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday January 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. New Location will be in the Marion County Annex courtroom located at 105 S.
A special meeting of the Flippin City Council was held Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at the Flippin District Court Room. Members present were Lacie Bettencourt, Tony Ford, Margaret Ott, and Jodi Howard with Mayor Heith Hogan presiding. The meeting was held at Flippin City Hall in the Flippin District Court Room.
Michael Scrima (Independent) announced he will not seek reelection as JP, District 1, Marion County. Mike reported he has served the position for 10 years.

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CARLINVILLE, Illinois - The Lyon College volleyball Scots split a tri-match in SLIAC action on Saturday at Blackburn College. The Scots (7-10, 4-2) defeated host Blackburn 3-0 and lost to Fontbonne 3-2 after leading 2-0.

Main Street Deli is now open in Flippin serving Breakfast and Lunch to North Central Arkansas. Main Street Deli is located at 107 e. Main Street and is serving take-out meals. You can call in an order or visit the Drive-Thru. See “Deli” Page A-5 The Main Street Deli is owned by Dawn and Scott and is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and closed on Sunday.