By Arkansas Game and Fish According to early summer electrofishing surveys, Crooked Creek remains a premier Smallmouth Bass fishery in Arkansas.
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By Echo Staff Questions are always a good thing. No matter how painful they can be, questions allow for clearing the air, further study, and recognizing other people’s feelings. In this article the nonprofit, Marion County Community Services (MCCS), will address the most commonly asked questions to date about the community center project in order of their frequency.
COTTER – The Cotter School Board met Wednesday, September 17, at 5 p.m. inside the district offices for a Special Meeting to discuss a personnel item. Allen Franks, Jimmy Morgan, Cameron Ross, Andy Slater and Russel Diggins were in attendance as Mr. Franks called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.

By Kelsey Tennison WESTERN GROVE - Recently, our school had the privilege of hosting four distinguished guests who shared their career journeys and insights with the students. Each speaker brought a unique perspective and valuable lessons to the table.

Congratulations to the 2025 Y-S Panther Football Homecoming Court! We will celebrate our royalty with festivities beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26th at Panther Stadium. The Panther football game vs. Quitman will kick off immediately following the ceremony. Come out to support these young ladies and the Panthers!

Lex Venoy Maples, Jr., age 76, of Mountain Home, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at home. He was the son of Lex Venoy Maples, Sr. and Bobbye Hendrix Maples and born on January 11, 1949, in Pine Bluff.

Robert “Bob” Daniel Axel, 89, of Yellville, passed away at home on September 5, 2025. Born July 1, 1936, to Charlie and Mildred Axel in Merrill, Oregon.

Philippians 2:14-15 Do all things without murmuring and disputing: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.

Stephanie Louise Kerley, 39, of Gassville, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer with her parents and sister Wintter at her side on September 2, 2025. She was born on February 11, 1986, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the daughter of Curt and Shelby (Main) Rogers.