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The Ozark Mountain Boys Basketball team advanced to the 2A-1 Regional Tournament at Hackett. The next game is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, at 5:30 p.m. versus the Mountainburg Dragons. The Bears will be the #2 seed, while Mountainburg will be a #3 seed.

Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that on February 23, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received a 911 call about an unresponsive male at a residence on State Highway 14, south of Yellville.
The Friends of the Marion County Library would like to announce they will be having their next business meeting on Monday, March 3, at 10 a.m. at the Methodist church. Anyone who is interested in our organization is welcome to attend.
LITTLE ROCK – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and while getting children to brush their teeth is not the easiest task, it can be an important one. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over half of children aged six to eight years old and over half of adolescents aged 12 to 19 have had a cavity in one of their baby or adult teeth. Cavities are preventable, though, and the CDC has recommendations for parents to help prevent them in babies and children.
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public and charter schools prohibit students from using cell phones and personal electronic devices during the school day. There are exceptions, including emergency situations, and schools will be required to create policies in compliance with the guidelines set by the bill. These include allowing for the use of phones for special events, medical reasons, or for students accessing college coursework through twofactor authentication.

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June C. Houk, age 85 of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

HARRISON – The 4th Annual Northark Challenge Clay Shooting Competition is set for Friday, April 4, 2025, at Bear Creek Ranch in Tilly. Hosted by Harness Roofing, this popular event will take place atop a beautiful mountaintop and offers a great opportunity to spend time with clients, reward top employees, or enjoy a day of friendly competition while supporting North Arkansas College’s students and their educational journeys.