Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the arrest of Aaron Keith Bynum (20 YOM), of Oakland, on charges of Terroristic Threatening 1st Degree, a Class “D” Felony, and Harassing Communications, a Class “A” Misdemeanor.
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John 15:26 & 27 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
In communities like ours, a box of food is more than a helping hand — it’s an opportunity. Each month, through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), families receive staple items that can stretch budgets and fill tables. At the Yellville Area Food Closet (YAFC), we believe those items can do even more. With a little guidance and creativity, they can become quick, delicious meals that nourish both body and spirit.
Lightin Ridge
Arrangements for Mr. Benny Underwood,
Stephen Lee Mollenkof, 74, of Big Flat, Arkansas, passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas, on May 9, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 17, 1951, the son of Leonard and Elaine (Hoyt) Mollenkof.
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration is working throughout the month of May with non-profit organizations Carry The Load, Travis Manion Foundation and Victory for Veterans to pay homage to Veterans interred in VA’s 157 National Cemeteries through a series of events, volunteer opportunities and shared stories leading up to Memorial Day.
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that the Joint Commission, the nation’s most trusted quality and safety accrediting body for health care systems, accredited every VA program it examined in calendar year 2025. The Joint Commission visited VA hospitals, behavioral health care and home care facilities, and ambulatory facilities last year. As a result of those visits, the standards body accredited all 176 VA programs that it assessed, a testament to VA’s commitment to providing safe and reliable care to the Veterans it serves. Programs assessed and approved by the Joint Commission included an advanced virtual reality treatment system that helps Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, and new research into how to make VA medical centers work better for Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors. The Joint Commission had fewer “requests for improvement” for VA compared to the national average and found VA programs made marked improvements from 2024 to 2025. “These results are yet another example of how VA is improving for Veterans under President Trump’s leadership,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins. “VA is putting Veterans first, and that means improved access to care and benefits for every Veteran, family member, caregiver and survivor who walks through our doors.” “Providing care to every individual, including those who have valiantly served our country, is a critically important responsibility and VA’s health system has consistently upheld high standards for patient safety and healthcare quality in the industry,” said President and Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Commission Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, Ph.D. “We recognize and applaud VA employees’ ongoing dedication and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare for our nation’s veteran community.”
It was barely daylight when Will’s mother asked him to deliver a fresh loaf of her pumpkin bread to Mr. and Mrs.
