VFW Post 1341 is proud to announce the winners of our yearly competition for Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy. Both winners received a cash award of $150 perfectly timed for Christmas shopping.
Douglas Norman Wirth, 69, of Yellville, Arkansas, passed away on November 25, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 1, 1955, in Morristown, New Jersey, the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Talbott) Wirth.

Teresa Louise Belk entered into rest on December 12, 2024. She was born June 19, 1960, to Homer and Judith (Zigler) Lowery.

It is with great sadness that the family of Susan Biggs announces her passing on December 11, 2024, at the age of 70. Susan was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 26, 1954, to Joe Prichard and Merle King. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

The Marion County Quorum Court, MCQC or QC, met Tuesday, December 10, at 6 p.m., in the Marion County Courthouse to discuss proposed ordinances to pay for federal audit, fund the deputy prosecutor’s office and the Marion County Library Board Resolution.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Local students were awarded scholarships this fall from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. More than $4.9 million in scholarships was awarded through 1,855 scholarships to students in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas this year.
Presbyterian Churches: First Presbyterian Church, 2250 Hwy 62-/412E., Sun., Fellowship 9:15am, Worship Service 10:30am, Yellville, 870-449-6242 Presbyterian Church, E. Broadway, Bull Shoals, 870-445-4622 Pentecostal Churches: Summit Pentecostal Church of God, 223 Hwy 202 W. Summit, Rev. Ronnie D. Harris, Pastor, 870-404-7566 United Pentecostal Church of God, Hwy. 14 S.

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Cheryl Blasdel, Flippin Middle School and High School art instructor recently was honored as the 2024 Arkansas Art Educator of the Year by the Arkansas Art Education Association at the Arkansas Art Educators Conference. Her award was presented on November 6, 2024, at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art.