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ALC working for Arkansas
The Arkansas Legislative Council this week adopted a resolution urging federal leaders to take swift action to support Arkansas farmers amid mounting economic challenges. The resolution recognizes agriculture as the backbone of the state’s economy and a vital part of America’s food security, noting that many producers are struggling with high interest rates, unpredictable weather, volatile markets, and rising costs for seed, fuel, fertilizer, and equipment.
Read MoreALC working for ArkansasMCAHS Workshop
The Marion County Arkansas Heritage Society will be hosting a workshop on Headstone Cleaning 101 on Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop will be held on the Upper Level of the Summit Community Building at the MC Fairgrounds, 513 East Seawell Avenue in Summit.
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A Gift from Jimmy Joe
EROS - Heather Knapp, the librarian at Ozark Mountain School, purchased books for the elementary students at the Bruno-Pyatt campus with memorial funds donated by Mr. Jimmy Joe Sasser. Mr. Sasser worked as an educator for almost 40 years of his life. He was the principal at the Bruno-Pyatt School for many years and loved teaching, playing music and singing with all the children.
Read MoreA Gift from Jimmy JoeThis week in Marion County
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet Tuesday, in the Marion County Courthouse at 5:30 p.m.
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Living Legend: Violet B. Hensley Turns 109
Known as the “Whittling Fiddler,” the “Stradivarius of the Ozarks,” or more simply, the “Fiddle Maker,” Violet Brumley Hensley, a fiddle maker and musician most of her life, was designated as the 2004 Arkansas Living Treasure by the Arkansas Arts Council.
Read MoreLiving Legend: Violet B. Hensley Turns 109Update: Public Officials
Residents of Bull Shoals and Marion County have asked questions concerning former public officials and when the officials will be returning to court. The Mountain Echo (ME) is providing an update on these cases.
Read MoreUpdate: Public OfficialsMCCP at Procedures & Management Committee Meeting
The proposed Marion County Community Center and ordinances for its placement on March 3, 2026, ballot will be discussed on Thursday, October 23 Procedures & Management Committee meeting. This meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Marion County Courthouse courtroom.
Read MoreMCCP at Procedures & Management Committee MeetingMC Cattlemen’s meeting set
The October dinner meeting of the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association will be held Tuesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the old Yellville-Summit cafeteria.
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