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By Nell Doyle A new sign near the Marion County Airport calls attention to an ongoing project to create and maintain a wildlife meadow while also ensuring safe approach to and from the airport, according to North Central Arkansas Master Naturalists (NCAMN).

by Tina Hall LITTLE ROCK – Jacob Arnold of Fayetteville recently joined Arkansas Community Foundation as program director. In this role, he will support the Foundation’s 29 local affiliates across the state, strengthening local leadership, building capacity and advancing community impact.

YELLVILLE - Jason Stumph, Marion County Judge, lifted the burn ban effective April 4, 2026, for Marion County. Significant rain fell throughout Marion County and more rain is expected during the next week.

MOUNTAIN HOME– Be Pro Be Proud Arkansas connected approximately 300 students with 28 employers at North Central Arkansas Draft Day, held Thursday at Arkansas State University–Mountain Home. The experiential hiring event brought together over 50 graduating seniors representing 13 high schools for pre-matched interviews with employers ready to hire.

MOUNTAIN HOME - Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to ASU Mountain Home the week of June 1, 2026 June 4, 2026.

Billy Joe Hines, 46, of Lakeview, passed away at his home with his family by his side on March 25, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Kathy Hendricks.

MOUNTAIN VIEW - Artisans Market on the Square during the 64th Annual Folk Festival, Mountain View, April 17-18, 2026, features arts and crafts from Arkansas Craft Guild members and guests. A self-published author, beautiful jewelry and pottery, Ozark woodcrafts, quilts, glass beads, stained glass, whipped candles, and leather bags, the makers invite all to browse their handmade works.