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James Elsea of Yellville

James Wesley Elsea, 77, of Yellville, passed away at home on July 17, 2025, with his wife and children by his side. He was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, on November 12, 1947, the son of Albert and Frances (Richardson) Elsea.

Linda Alford of Mountain Home

Linda Marie Alford, age 73, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Mountain Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 18, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Harvey and Mary (Mitchell) Ballard.

When God Winks

Acts 17: 22-31 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “People of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god. So, you are ignorant of the very thing you worship—and this is what I am going to proclaim to you. “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything.

New Flag Display Policy

VA has announced a new policy limiting the display of flags at VA facilities, effective immediately. The policy is intended to establish consistency across the department and aligns with longstanding Department of Defense guidelines.

Be A Host Family

Jessie and Sarah Jefferson have hosted 17 exchange students from various countries over the years and have just returned from traveling to many of the countries they are from to visit their natural families. I have attached a photo of their experience. Through opening their hearts and their home, they now call each student they’ve hosted their daughter.

BH FCH Welcomes Shawn Anderson, MD

Baxter Health is pleased to welcome emergency medicine physician Shawn Anderson, MD, to the emergency department staff at Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital. With nearly 20 years of experience as an emergency department physician, Dr. Anderson brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the hospital’s emergency services.

Knowles For Treasurer

Amber Knowles is pleased to announce her candidacy for Marion County Treasurer in the upcoming March 2026 Primary Election. Knowles brings a unique blend of experience, education, and deep-rooted commitment to the community. She and her family are lifetime residents of Marion County.