By Veterans Administration Veterans have served our country with honor and deserve to be protected from threats to their benefits and personal information. Unfortunately, scammers often pose as employees of the Department of Veterans Administration (VA) and contact veterans by mail, phone, email, and social media offering to help them access or file for benefits, for a fee.
– Enrollment at North Arkansas College has climbed to its highest level in a decade, highlighting the growing demand for college courses and early college opportunities among high school students.

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.

From left to right: Steven L. Manson, Steven M. Manson, Dezerae S. Manson.

YELLVILLE — Two local young talents from Yellville have been selected to attend the prestigious Passport to Discovery national talent development program, an invitation-only event held at a Disney resort property where participants perform in front of industry professionals including agents, casting directors, and managers.

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RUSSELLVILLE- As an alumna of Arkansas Tech University and someone who has been involved in the planning of Ferguson Student Union for the past six years, Chelsea Neal understands the effect the new facility will have on campus.
MOUNTAIN HOME - The Mountain Home Lions Club is launching an exciting new community event in 2026 — the inaugural Mountain Home Lions Recycle Regatta Jug Boat Race.

WESTERN GROVE - BANK OF 1889, a trusted leader in community banking since 1889, is thrilled to officially open our Live Teller facility in Western Grove, Arkansas.