Submitted by Geraldine Butts, Secretary The North Central Arkansas Veterans Council is again sponsoring the May 26, 2025, Annual Memorial Day Commemoration at First Security Bank Veterans Plaza 2000 in Mountain Home. It will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. The host organization is Alley White American Legion Post 52, Mountain Home with David E. Butts serving as Master of Ceremonies.
Hello everybody! The time has finally come to start music on the square in Yellville. We are beyond excited for the season. We have made some changes to hopefully make it better this year. We have great band lineups this year and are super excited about them. We will start at 6:00 p.m. and go on until 9:00 p.m. We do have a couple of nights we will start at 7:00 p.m. We have some great vendors this year along with some great door prizes. We also have stuff for the kids again.
Since 2019 the Yellville-Summit Lady Panthers have dominated the Lady’s District Meet. The Lady Panthers won their sixth consecutive district championship at Mountain Home Wednesday, April 30. The Lady Panthers have defeated foes from 2A and now from the 3A Region 2 Senior High Meet. The 2025 Lady Panthers will send their smallest contingent to the State Track & Field Meet. The Echo wishes Y-S good luck with their championship run.
This week we have got a whole bunch of cuties for you!
Baxter Health Cline Emergency Center is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Arkansas Department of Health for its exceptional stroke patient care. The hospital achieved the Diamond recognition for its outstanding performance based on the Arkansas Stroke Registry data covering patient discharges between July 2023 and June 2024. The Diamond Award is based on the level of adherence of 95 percent+. The award highlights Baxter Health’s commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care and improving outcomes for stroke patients. This recognition comes as part of the Arkansas Department of Health’s annual stroke awards, which evaluate hospitals on several key metrics, including defect-free stroke care, documentation of stroke bands, and door-to-CT times. Defectfree care is a composite measure based on American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) Coverdell metrics, ensuring stroke patients receive timely and appropriate treatment.
The Yellville-Summit Panthers hosted the 3A Conference track and field meet at Mountain Home High School Wednesday, April 23.
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May 3 Saturday- Coffee at the hut 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
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Joyce Alene Cunningham, 88, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. She was born on February 10, 1937, in Eros, to Roy Dale and Ider Price Cunningham.
