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Steven Boelkens of Yellville

Steven H. Boelkens, 67, of Yellville, Arkansas, passed away April 23, 2025. He was born January 30, 1958, in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Wesley and Shiela Lawson Boelkens.

William Tovey of Lead Hill

William “Tony” Alton Tovey, 49, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on May 7, 2025. He was born in Batesville, Arkansas, on May 30, 1975.

J Bristow of Yellville

J Ray Bristow, 80, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Flippin. Born on May 7, 1944, in Virden, Illinois, J lived a life marked by deep love for his family, dedication to his work, and an unwavering sense of integrity.

Marissa Perry Graduates from The UT at Austin

AUSTIN, TEXAS - Marissa Perry, of Yellville, graduated with a Bachelor Of Science In Astronomy from The University of Texas at Austin in spring 2025. Perry was one of nearly 9,500 students who received an undergraduate, master’s or doctoral degree.

Mail Theft Update

Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander advises Marion County deputies to begin contacting citizens and returning stolen mail that was stolen from area mailboxes and subsequently recovered from a suspect’s vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and a suspect is in custody in Baxter County pending the filling of formal charges in Marion County.

SUMMARY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE COTTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The following members of the Board attended the meeting: Allen Franks, Jimmy Morgan, Russel Duggins, Luke Walker, and Cameron Ross. Administrators and other guests were also in attendance. The appropriate notice of this meeting was given to local news media as well as posted on the district’s website. Allen Franks called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Weekend Weather

Friday- Partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain. The high temperature should near 80 degrees and a low in the mid 60s degrees.