Elnor Owen “Red” Blackwell, 82, of Yellville, passed away peacefully at his home on March 6, 2026. Red was born in Yellville, on July 12, 1943, to Elnor and Elizabeth (Owen) Blackwell. He was born and raised in Yellville and remained a lifelong resident of the community he loved.
We are pleased to announce that the 2025 (payable 2026) tax books are now open.
Barbara Ann (Hoyle) Wood was born September 20, 1952, in Gassville, Arkansas, entered glory March 9, 2026, peacefully in her home.
HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts is accepting applications for 2026 Summer@ASMSA camps.
Bless me, heavenly Father, forgive me when I fail.
By Gregg L. Alexander, Marion County Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the arrest of Steven M. Manson (35 YOM), Steven L. Manson (56 YOM), and Dezerae S. Manson (19 YOF), all of Yellville, on charges of Rape, a Class “Y” Felony, Incest, a Class “C” Felony, Sexual Assault 2nd Degree, a Class “B” Felony, Conduct Constituting Conspiracy, a Class “A” Felony, Coercion, a Class “A” Misdemeanor, and being an Habitual Offender.
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.
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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.
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.
