U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded Senate passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — a legislative package designed to help Arkansans achieve the American dream of homeownership that also includes the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure (VALID) Act of 2025 championed by Boozman and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).
Mark Phillips, 67, of Everton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in his home on March 5, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. The son of Robert “Champ” Phillips and Carol Phillips, Mark was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 17, 1959.
From left to right: Steven L. Manson, Steven M. Manson, Dezerae S. Manson.
We are pleased to announce that the 2025 (payable 2026) tax books are now open.
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HARRISON – North Arkansas College has announced the selection of Lewis Villines as its new Vice President for Technical Education and Workforce Development, a role that will focus on serving local workforce needs while expanding training programs and strengthening partnerships with school districts and employers across the region and the state. Villines will begin his new position on April 6, 2026.
– 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.
MOUNTAIN HOME – Baxter Health is pleased to announce that our pain management department will now be known as Baxter Health Pain Clinic. Dr. Ryan Krafft and Physician Assistant Niger Stice will remain at the clinic, and we will be welcoming an additional physician and several nurse practitioners to our care team.
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.
By Tim Kelly In Marion County, the struggle to keep a home warm in winter or cool in summer is not an abstract issue, it’s a daily reality for many families. With rising utility costs, fixed incomes, and unexpected hardships have pushed countless households to the edge. This year, a strengthened partnership between Ozark Opportunities, Inc.
