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Legislative Update
Little Rock - When the House reconvenes on Monday, members will likely be entering the last week of the 2023 Regular Session. Currently, the General Assembly is expected to adjourn on April 7.
First District
This week, during a House Agriculture Committee hearing, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack expressed support for my bill, the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act. The bill would address Communist China’s threats to America’s food supply by ensuring USDA is fully involved in reviewing our foreign adversaries’ acquisition of American agricultural land and businesses.
Marion County Police Beat
Current: March 20 – April 1 James, Michael J: Booking Date: 03-31-2023 - 1:46 p.m.; Charges: Weekend hold 6a.m. release.
Merkel signs Letter of Intent to play Softball for Arkansas State University – Moutain Home
Cheyanne Merkel has signed to play softball with Arkansas State University-Mountain Home for 2024-25 softball seasons. Merkel signed her letter of intent to play with the Trailblazers Tuesday, March 28, at approximately noon in the Flippin High School Gym.
The Mountain Echo Returns to Yellville
The Mountaineer Echo has been owned by Cherryroad Media since June 1, 2021, after being purchased from Jade Media. April 1, 2023, Cherryroad Media sold the Mountaineer Echo to current editor, Robert Lyons. Immediately, Lyons partnered with Peggy Mason to become the principal owners of the newspaper started in 1886 as the Mountain Echo.
Easter Service
The Flippin Church of God will be hosting its annual Good Friday Service April 7, 2023, starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend for a night of worship.
Events at the VFW
Bull Shoals Hoevel-Barnett VFW Post 1341, 1206 Central Blvd., Ph: 870-445-4501 April 7-Walleye Fish Fry 4-6 p.m. Come join us to honor our local First Responders.
Bull Shoals Dam Closure
MOUNTAIN HOME - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 6:30 a.m. April 10 until 5 p.m. April 11 to deploy and remove equipment used to perform maintenance on the dam’s sluice gates.