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Lands Office LITTLE ROCK – The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Boone, Marion, Newton and Searcy Counties raised over $266 thousand; the Commissioner of State Lands announced. The regional auction drew 95 registered bidders, who purchased 92 of 96 parcels for $266,895.30.

Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.48/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 40.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 9.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 14.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.143 per gallon.

Our Theme is Ring of Fire. The forms for food and crafts vendors are up on the website, you may also pick up at Home and Ranch Realty in Summit, Arkansas.

Robert Lyons, Editor Tuesday, August 1, the Marion County Budget Committee met to discuss ordinances to be considered for the MC Quorum Court (MCQC) meeting scheduled for August 15, at 6 p.m. Justices Dr.

The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, August 10, 2023, upstairs in the Marion County Courthouse at 6:30 pm. The public and members are invited to attend.

Please note the 1st and 3rd Saturday are not affected currently. Hours will remain 8:00 a.m.

Cindy Wood Young As Summer starts to wind down and kids will soon be returning to school, I’ve been reflecting on the summers of my youth. I’ve written in this column several times about many of those experiences...