Submitted by Tim Kelly With tremendous assistance from Harps grocery store in Yellville, the Yellville Area Food Closet (YAFC) held its annual blessing bag sales during the past few months. Blessing bags contain the ingredients for a traditional turkey dinner and accompany a full-size turkey which are distributed on the Saturday before
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026 SCHOOL/MARION COUNTY THE MOUNTAIN ECHO Page A-11
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CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars.
James 3:8-10 KJV: The tongue has no bones but strong enough to break a heart. We could get into a fight and perhaps I would break your arm. With proper medical care the arm would mend, maybe even be good as new, then I could apologize to you and we could be friends.
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,600 students who were named to the fall 2025 Dean’s List.
President Trump is often given credit for operating a strategic game of 4-D chess. I agree with Jay Kuo, Trump’s 4-D games are Deny, Deflect, Demean and Destroy.
“Soil. Where It All Begins”
Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the arrest of CHRISTOPHER ROBERT COLLIER, 40 years of age, of Lead Hill on charges of Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder 2nd Degree, a Class “B” Felony, and Domestic Battery 1st Degree, also a Class “B” Felony, with a bond set at $250,000.00.
MOUNTAIN HOME - Baxter Health Auxiliary will hold a 2-day fundraiser Monday, January 26, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., and Tuesday, January 27, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Lagerbor Dining Room at Baxter Health.
