Discussions at the MC Budget Comm.
Robert Lyons, Editor Tuesday, August 1, the Marion County Budget Committee met to discuss ordinances to be considered for the MC Quorum Court (MCQC) meeting scheduled for August 15, at 6 p.m. Justices Dr.
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News from the 2023 Turkey Trot committee
Our Theme is Ring of Fire. The forms for food and crafts vendors are up on the website, you may also pick up at Home and Ranch Realty in Summit, Arkansas.
Attack at the Personnel Committee
by Robert Lyons The Marion County Personnel met on Thursday, July 27, at 5 p.m., to discuss Workman’s Compensation Procedure and the title change of Marion County Employee. Rolin Hutching, Dr. John Reed, Joyce McCalla, Claudia Brigham and Rick White were in attendance.
Weekend Weather
Friday-Partly cloudy with a high near 97 degrees and a low of 73 decrees with a slight chance of rain. Saturday- Partly cloudy with a high of 96 degrees and a low near 71 degrees.
To Act or Not to Act
by Cindy Young Considering some new information received, the Bull Shoals City Council acted on a longstanding issue they had been dealing with for many months, if not years, at their regular meeting on Thursday, July 27.
MCQC Handles Business
The Marion County Quorum Court met Tuesday, July 11, at 6 p.m., in the Marion County Court Complex to accept reports from the committees, elected officials and consider potential ordinances for Marion County. Justices Rolin Hutching, Mike Scrima, Marty Nickels, Joyce McCalla, Rick White, Talon Vancuren, Claudia Brigham and Wesley Shipman were in attendance along with Jason Stumph, Marion County Judge and John Russo, Marion County Attorney.
State Auditor, former Treasurer Milligan Issues Statement on Death of State Treasurer Mark Lowery
Little Rock – Auditor of State Dennis Milligan, who took office on Jan. 10th, issued the following statement today regarding the death of his successor, State Treasurer Mark Lowery: “I am shocked and disheartened to hear of the passing of State Treasurer Mark Lowery. The death of a fellow Constitutional officer and public servant is terrible news to hear.
Arkansas AG
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing his office will hold its inaugural Human Trafficking Summit in October and that registration is open: “Human trafficking is a reprehensible crime that preys on our most vulnerable Arkansans. It disregards human dignity, exploits the innocent and shatters lives.
FIRST DISTRICT
In 2022, for the second year in a row, U.S. drug overdose deaths exceeded 100,000.