BENTON — Monarch butterflies are flitting their way around Arkansas and now is a good time to make these highly recognizable, but vulnerable, pollinators feel at home. “The first batch of monarch caterpillars has emerged here at the Saline County Extension Office which is one of my favorite times of year,” said Nichole Nichols, Saline County extension agent for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

Stuart is a very sweet, laid back handsome buff tabby manx mix. He was neutered and brought into a home because he was friendly.
During the severe weather on May 26, two Marion County residents lost their lives. James Duncan, a 13-yearold Yellville-Summit sixth grader died because of the early morning storm.
The names of the two (2) people who died because of the recent storms on May 26, 2024, are identified as follows: A 13-year-old juvenile of Yellville; James Victor Beck, 58 years old of Yellville; The deaths were investigated by the MCSO, who were assisted at both scenes by area first responders.
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement alerting consumers to a scam that has recently made its way to Arkansas: “A new texting scam has reached Arkansas. Under this ‘smishing’ scam—a combination of ‘SMS’ (texts) and ‘phishing’—scammers attempt to steal consumers’ personal information and trick consumers into handing over funds by impersonating a state toll service.

Mountain Home- Baxter Health is proud to welcome Internal Medicine Specialist Christopher Cochran, MD, to the Baxter Health Cochran Internal Medicine Clinic in Mammoth Spring. Dr.
By Robert Lyons The Yellville-Summit Panthers football team has a new head coach for the 2024 football season this fall. Chaseton McCarthy has arrived at Yellville-Summit High School.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal Declaration has been approved by United States President, Joseph Biden. Images are attached to get this process started.
For the residents of Flippin and surrounding areas, there is a Blessing Box outside of the parking lot at the Flippin Station. This Blessing Box was established to allow anyone to anonymously donate by stopping by and placing items inside the box.
What a better way to spend Father’s Day than letting dad do what he loves and helping an organization that takes Disabled and challenged youth and Veterans with hunting and fishing opportunities. When the weigh-in is completed, sitting down with their families and eat a great meal.