VA releases annual suicide report
VA recently released the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which analyzes Veteran suicide from 2001 to 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.
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THE WEEKLY DEVOTION
THE WEEKLY DEVOTION
What the New Farm Bill Means for the Yellville Food Closet
By Tim Kelly Major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) became law on July 4, 2025 as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and their effects are already being felt in Marion County.
Forged by Hand and Heart: Pat Bergman
YELLVILLE — On Saturday mornings at the Yellville Farmers Market, nestled among fresh produce and homemade baked goods, one table catches the light in quiet flashes of brass, copper, and sterling silver. Textured surfaces shimmer beside deep green patinas. Rivets hold layers together in organic harmony.
Hot and Cold Air for Beau and Hagrid
Crazy Arkansas weather strikes again! We do not know whether to get ready for floating the river or building a snowman!
Celebrating Women’s Military Service
By Hollie Scoma, President Military Service Sisters was founded in Mountain Home, Arkansas, in 2017 to serve the over 20,000 female veterans living in Arkansas, many of whom live in the Baxter County area. The organization, created by and for women veterans, now has several chapters statewide and has developed a strong working relationship with the Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs to share resources with women veterans more effectively.
Manson Family
From left to right: Steven L. Manson, Steven M. Manson, Dezerae S. Manson.
Summer@ASMSA applications open for free 2026 summer camps
HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts is accepting applications for 2026 Summer@ASMSA camps.
NAC Enrollment Reaches Highest Level in a Decade
– Enrollment at North Arkansas College has climbed to its highest level in a decade, highlighting the growing demand for college courses and early college opportunities among high school students.
Questions Mount Over Tax Filings, Penalties, and Donor Secrecy
BULL SHOALS — The Mountain Echo identified new public records and recent statements by city officials have raised significant questions about Bull Shoals’ handling of federal and state payroll tax filings, late penalties, and the city’s refusal to identify a private donor who paid more than $4,300 in IRS penalties on the city’s behalf.