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Hebrews 11:1&6 Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. But without Faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our Faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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OFCSP announces 2025 music events

MOUNTAIN VIEW – The Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View will host 11 music events, which include a total of 16 concerts at the park’s 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, during their upcoming season April 15 through October 25, 2025. Evening concerts, music contests, and festivals will feature top talent from the Ozarks and beyond, including award-winning songwriters, bands and dancers.
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DEATH INVESTIGATION

Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that on January 29, at approximately 1:26 p.m., the Marion County 911 (E911) Center received a 911 call about a welfare check. Deputies and Investigators responded to the scene and located the body of a male in his bed.
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TRICARE Online Patient Portal Decommissioning: Download Your Health Records Now

On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record—MHS GENESIS—has replaced the TOL Patient Portal. As part of the transition, the DOD is decommissioning the TOL Patient Portal. If you want to keep a copy of your legacy health records for personal use, you must download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1.
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UCA President’s List Fall 2024

CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars. The following students are from your area: KateLynn Bogle of Valley Springs; Jacey Davenport of Yellville; Ethan Granniss of Flippin; Kade Howard of Flippin; Emily Mears of Yellville; Brenna Metts of Flippin; Keirstin Moore of Yellville; James Randall of Yellville.
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Fall 2024 Dean’s List

CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,500 students who were named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. The following students is from: Khloey Rogers of Peel LizLynn Stockdale of Flippin
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Correction: J.T. Mott

The Mountain Echo reported in the January 30 edition that Jon Thomas, J.T., Mott is now eligible to own or possess a gun, vote and run for office since President Donald Trump included Mott in the Presidential Pardon for the actions taken by patriots on January 6, 2021.
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Weekend Weather

Friday- Partly cloudy, chance of rain with a high near 58 degrees and a low near 46 degrees. Saturday- Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High near 63 degrees and a low around 30 degrees. Sunday- Partly cloudy with a high around 42 degrees and a low around 25 degrees. Next week: Cloudyand cold early next week with a chance of snow Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs expected to be in the mid 30s and lows range from mid to upper 20s.
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Fulbright College honors more than 2,000 students for Fall 2024 Chancellor’s List at the U of A

FAYETTEVILLE -- More than 2,000 students were named to the Fall 2024 Chancellor›s List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, students must achieve at least a 4.00 gradepoint average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours.
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