News
Marion County Offices Closed
By Jason Stumph Please be advised the following departments will be closed for training purposes on Thursday, June 18 from 11:00 am to 1 pm. Departments will be open prior to and following the training: Road Department, Quarry, Transfer Station, Veteran Services Office, County Judge’s Office, Office of Emergency Management, Addressing, HR/Payroll and Comptroller.
Bull Shoals makes appointment
On Wednesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. met to discuss a lease agreement for a Case WX140E Excavator, resolution to dispose of surplus property, resolution to hire Maintenance Technician and to appoint a Recorder, as stated on the agenda for a special meeting.
Wild, Wild Weather
In North Central Arkansas, NCA, over the weekend, tremendous amounts of rain fell from the sky. These storms washed roads out, flooded fields and other low-lying areas. These storms made travel hazardous across the NCA.
Marshfield man found dead
Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the body of a missing person has been recovered from the Camp Galilee Cove area of Bull Shoals Lake on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m. Sheriff Alexander reports the body is believed to be that of Caleb Blair, a twentyfive (25) year old white male, from Marshfield, Missouri.
Arkansas State Veterinarian issues guidance
LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that the presence of a New World Screwworm was confirmed in a calf in Zavala County, Texas, about 15 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.
Hopper at the BSTA
Our next show is June 19, 2026, at Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts. Our show is from 7 p.m. to 9 m. The Jerry Hopper Band is going to be on our stage. Jerry also puts on a Great show.
Food Closet Launches Summer Meal Program
The Yellville Area Food Closet is stepping into summer with a new initiative designed to support families and ensure no child goes hungry while school is out.
First Corpus Christi procession in Yellville Square
By Cathy Newhouse Carollo A centuries-old tradition was celebrated on Sunday, June 7 on the Yellville Square.
YAFCA helps Households in Marion County
The Yellville Area Food Closet Association (YAFCA) is located at 2191 HWY 62 near Crooked Creek. The YAFCA assists households every Thursday by handing out food that helps hundreds of Marion County households.