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7 Ways Veterans Can Protect Themselves from Scams

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.

Questions Mount Over Tax Filings, Penalties, and Donor Secrecy

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.

Manson Family

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

Local Girls Seek Community Support For National Talent Opportunity

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.

MHLC Launches Regatta Jug Boat Race

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.