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Baxter-Marion RWA to meet
There will be a meeting of all members of Baxter-Marion Rural Water Association on Wednesday March 27, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. All members are invited we will be discussing future plans to increase our user base.
PMVFD to hold Gumbo Fest Fundraiser
The Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is holding a Gumbo Fest Fundraiser on Saturday, March 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be chicken and sausage gumbo, rice, potato salad, and bread pudding for dessert. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for kids.
Moose Lodge to hold annual Peitz Bowl-a-thon
Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will again host its annual charity bowl- a-thon to benefit the Peitz Cancer Support House. The fun, family event will be held on Saturday, March 16 at Driftwood Lanes beginning at 12:00 p.m.
First Dinner Meeting
The first 2024 dinner meeting of the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association will be held Tuesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m., in the Flippin cafeteria. Powell Feed and Fertilizer will be sponsoring the meeting and program.
MC Republicans to meet
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday March 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. New Location will be in the Marion County Annex courtroom located at 105 S.
Greetings from everyone at Have-AHeart Pet Shelter
Instead of featuring individual “Pets of the Week” today, we would like to help the people of our community (as well as those outside our community) have a better idea of what they should do if they find a stray dog and want to help.
Military Sisters receive donation
Wednesday, February 21, at 3:00 p.m., Military Service Sisters was presented with a donation check in front of the Mountain Home mural. The donation, in the amount of $500, is a contribution from the 2024 Woman Veteran Calendar to support the noble work and initiatives of the Military Service Sisters in Arkansas.
Cotter GT receives award
The ACT 56 Award is awarded to outstanding gifted programs in the state of Arkansas. The Cotter GT program was awarded the ACT 56 Award for schools under 1000 students. Lisa Coots is the GT coordinator/facilitator. The Cotter program has focused on a variety of programming options for the students that go above and beyond standards. Cotter Schools, parents and teachers are proud of the way the GT program excels from the classroom to the community.
Weekend Weather
Friday- Mostly sunny with a high near 62 degrees and a low near 43 degrees. Saturday- Mostly Sunny with a high of 74 degrees and a low near 53 degrees. Sunday- Partly cloudy with a high around 76 degrees and a low near 55 degrees. Next week: Expect highs to stay in the 70s and lows in the 30s early in the week for Monday with a chance of rain. Cooler weather moves in Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in 50s and lows in the 30s.