Several concerned Marion County residents attended the May 22 meeting of the Marion County Regional Airport Board, its first meeting since the recent arrest of longtime Board Treasurer Doug Starkey. Charged with felony theft of property and abuse of office, Starkey’s arrest came after an investigation by the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division uncovered over $117,000 in Airport funds allegedly taken by Starkey. The investigation was commenced at the request of the 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney David Ethredge.
WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI – A total of 290 students will be candidates for graduation from Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2024 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 10, at the West Plains Civic Center.
5 June: Legion Post & Auxiliary monthly meeting.
Do you know about a large, old tree in Marion County that is a landmark or part of Marion County History? Trees can be part of history because the tree may be old, landmark, or part of family property that may have been passed down through the family. Some trees are large enough and strong enough to be used for a swing, treehouse or both.
Alan Greilsamer, EHRM Communications
Thirty-seven spring 2025 Arkansas Tech University graduates have earned the ATU Tradition Keeper designation. They are: Jazmyne Campbell of Yellville Laken Rudelis of Harrison Katey Sims of Harrison According to the ATU Alumni Association, ATU Tradition Keepers are students who have “maintained the value of the student experience while completing their degree.”
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Farris Center on campus.
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By Kathryn Szklany MA, RDN, CDN, Home Based Primary Care Dietitian, Syracuse VA; Stephanie Pradun, RDN, Informatics Dietitian, Palo Alto VA We often hear nutrition is important for our physical health, but did you know it also affects mental health? Nutrition has been connected to behavior, mood and the treatment of mental illness.
Just so everyone hears it from me. Today at 4:30 p.m. when I get off the river, I’ll be effectively resigning from Bull Shoals City Council. Throughout the last year I have had one goal, make a difference in this town so the next 20 years will look bright.
