By Danni Hoefer, Chief of Staff Arkansas Public Service Commission Announces National Safe Digging Month the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) announces that April has been designated as “National Safe Digging Month.” Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation on April 2, 2026, recognizing April as National Safe Digging Month in Arkansas.
by Tina Hall LITTLE ROCK – Jacob Arnold of Fayetteville recently joined Arkansas Community Foundation as program director. In this role, he will support the Foundation’s 29 local affiliates across the state, strengthening local leadership, building capacity and advancing community impact.
MOUNTAIN HOME– Be Pro Be Proud Arkansas connected approximately 300 students with 28 employers at North Central Arkansas Draft Day, held Thursday at Arkansas State University–Mountain Home. The experiential hiring event brought together over 50 graduating seniors representing 13 high schools for pre-matched interviews with employers ready to hire.
I found an old pocketknife the other day, fairly rusty, and with part of the handle gone.
The women of the Mountain Home Moose Lodge will hold their monthly pot roast dinner fundraiser this Friday, April 10, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Funeral arrangements for 79-year-old Beverly James, of Springdale, Arkansas, formerly of Yellville, are pending at Roller Burns Funeral Home. Ms. James passed away on April 5, 2026, in Springdale.
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Location will be in the Marion County Annex courtroom located at 105 S. Berry St., Yellville. The public and members are invited to attend.
Draft Day Photos
Friday- Partly cloudy skies with the high temperature reaching near 80 degrees and a low around 53 degrees. Slight chance of rain.
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