House News from LR
The 2024 Fiscal Session is now underway. The House and Senate convened for a Joint Session on Wednesday to hear an address from Governor Sanders.
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Eddie Still of Mountain Home
Eddie Dwayne Still, age 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 10, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Eddie was born to Guy Wayne and Joyce (Jones) Still on July 29, 1959, in Harrison.
Dustin Stanbrough of Waverly, Iowa
Dustin Allen “Dusty” Stanbrough 46, was born October 13,1977, in Waverly, Iowa, the son of Jeffery and Jolene K. (Lageschulte) Stanbrough.
Gary Morrow of Lead Hill
Gary Gene Morrow, 63, of Lead Hill passed away on April 8, 2024. He was born July 1, 1960.
Terrol Wang of Texas
Terrol (Terry) Howard Wang, 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. He was the widower of Viola Irene Wang. They shared 40 years of marriage together. Terry was born in Rockford, Illinois, on January 23, 1943. He is the son of Peter Howard Wang and Bernice E. Heise Wang and the brother of Richard Wang (deceased), Larry Wang (deceased), and Janice Wang Morris (Rockford, IL).
AYAA State Convention
Pictured here are local students that are organizing and conducting the Arkansas Young Artist Association State Convention and Competition. The convention involves over 1,300 students, teachers, college professors, speakers and art leaders in Arkansas.
MCQC Adds FT Employee to MC Library
The Marion County Quorum Court met Tuesday, April 9, at 6 p.m., in the Marion County Courthouse to discuss the reports from county officials, proposed ordinances and other county business. Justices Miles Wellein, Claudia Brigham, Wesley Shipman, Rick White, Rolin Hutching, John Reed and Marty Nickels were in attendance along with Jason Stumph and Dawn Moffet. Talon Vancuren was absent from the meeting.
Death Investigation in Northern MC
Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff On April 11, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Marion County deputies were dispatched to the Welcome Ridge boat launch area in northern Marion County because local residents located the body of an unidentified white female, floating just offshore in Bull Shoals Lake.
“Pinkston Robotics Rockets to World Championships: A Journey of Innovation and Collaboration!”
In the heart of Mountain Home, a team of young innovators from Pinkston Middle School is gearing up for the opportunity of a lifetime. Pinkston Robotics, a group of six talented students under the guidance of their coach, Chrissy Davis, is set to compete in the World Championship in Houston, Texas. Their journey is not just about showcasing their skills in robotics, but also a testament to the power of community support, mentorship, and relentless determination. After clinching the Innovation Project Award at the regional qualifier in December 2023, Pinkston Robotics continued to shine, securing the Engineering Excellence Award at the Arkansas State First LEGO League Championship. Their outstanding performance earned them a spot not only at the Western Edge Open in Long Beach, California.