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ATU announces spring 2025 Tradition Keepers

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.”

Marion County Trees

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.

Spring Canning Classes

$20 per person. Call 870-449-6349 to register! We still have room in our Salsa Classes! Call Now to sign up! Hands-on classes. Go home with a jar of product to enjoy!

Lightin Ridge

I wrote this article in June of 2012. This week the dream has finally come to be a reality. We are calling it the Big Piney Nature Center and Museum. And yes, it is much like the dream expressed in this column. On Saturday, June 28 we will open the doors to the public for our first big event. We even have an antique pool table to play on and sometime this summer we’ll have a pool tournament.

John Prine Tribute slated for Saturday, June 21 at OFCSP

— The John Prine Tribute Concert returns to the Ozark Folk Center State Park on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The evening show will celebrate the life and music of legendary folksinger and songwriter John Prine (1946-2020), along with his history in Mountain View, at the center’s 1,000seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater.

Fire Claims Bull Shoals Resident

The Bull Shoals Fire Department (BSFD) alarm rang Tuesday, May 13, at 9:01 a.m. of a structure fire with possible entrapment at 121 McDonald Meadows pkwy, to the home of Mr.