Marion County Rep Comm to meet
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, July 13, 2023, upstairs in the Marion County Courthouse at 7:00 pm. The public and members are invited to attend.
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Arkansas Weekly Gas Price Update
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.07/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 126.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
This Week at the MCSO
Gregg L. Alexander, MC Sheriff Deputies responded to seventy-eight calls for service that included two domestic disturbances, four well-being checks, and six unwanted persons calls.
Arkansas
Little Rock– The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance is pleased to host USDAFNS Administrator Cindy Long on Thursday, July 13. Administrator Long›s visit to Arkansas aims to show support for the USDA-FNS Summer Food Service Program, which was enhanced by the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (also referred to as the omnibus spending bill). During her visit, she will observe a newly authorized rural non-congregate summer meal site at Searcy School District and SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) programs at Our House in Little Rock.
Tempers and Temperatures Rise in Bull Shoals
by Cindy Wood Young Tempers flared during the first of two meetings of the Bull Shoals City Council last week. On June 27, a special meeting was called by three councilmen, Wes Phelan, Daryl Lindman, and Dino Giannini with the sole agenda item being consideration of an ordinance to return the “Citizen Comments” portion of each Council meeting to the end of each meeting.
BH, Penka Nominated as One of the Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas
MOUNTAIN HOME – Baxter Health is proud to announce that Tammy Penka, MSN, RN, Director of Quality, has been named one of the Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas. This recognition honors exceptional nurses who have made a significant impact on the lives of their patients and their communities.
Summer Fun Flippin Style
We greatly appreciate our Flippin Fire Department for cooling down the kiddos on this HOT HOT DAY yesterday. Everyone had a great time.
Saturday Storm Damage
Storms raced across Marion County Saturday and pictured here is a fallen tree snapping power lines. The power lines lay across Hwy. 14 North of Sailor Hollow Terrace. Entergy was enroute to restore power and clear the scene.
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Announces Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program Recipients
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is pleased to announce the grant recipients of the eighth annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. This program, which is administered by the Department and funded by the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas, provides funding assistance to build awareness for farmers markets and their vendors.