Lady Panthers 3-Peat as T&F Champs
By Robert Lyons Jr. The Yellville-Summit Lady Panthers travelled to Quitman High School, Tuesday, May 2, to compete for the Class 2A Girls Track &… Login to continue reading Login…
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MCFB recognized for production
YELLVILLE – Marion County Farm Bureau was recognized at the Farm Bureau Statewide Agents and Agency Managers meeting in March for total performance during 2022. Sample received the #1 Agency-Loss Ratio-SFB Casualty award for outstanding insurance production.
Read MoreMCFB recognized for productionNo Board Meeting
The Marion County Airport Board, MCAB, currently has no plans to hold a board meeting during the month of April. The MCAB plans to keep the public aware of future meetings as the meetings are announced.
Read MoreNo Board MeetingFlippin State Fish Art Winner
Pictured here is Lela Schroder, from Flippin Middle School. Lela won the 25th Anniversary Arkansas State Fish Art Contest, Junior Division. The Wildlife Forever State Fish Art Contest, sponsored by Bass Pro, annually has over 55,000 submissions for the national competition.
Read MoreFlippin State Fish Art WinnerArkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield ranked among nation’s “Best Midsize Employers” of 2023
Kerri Nettles, Arkansas BC&BS LITTLE ROCK — Forbes magazine again includes Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield among its list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. The company ranks 33rd in the nation in 2023, up 66 spots from 2022.
Read MoreArkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield ranked among nation’s “Best Midsize Employers” of 20232A Region 1 District JH Championship
By Robert Lyons The 2A Region 1 District Junior High Championships was held at Eureka Spring High School Wednesday, April 19. Local Girls and Boys teams included Yellville-Summit (Y-S), Ozark Mountain (OM) and Cotter.
Read More2A Region 1 District JH ChampionshipSheriff’s Report
Gregg Alexander, Marion County Sheriff For the week, Marion County Deputies responded to one hundred seven (107) calls for service and took sixteen (16) incident reports. Officers responded to six (6) domestic calls, took eight (8) theft reports and provided ten (10) wellbeing checks. Deputies made one (1) felony and four (4) misdemeanor arrests. A deputy graduated from basic training at the Law Enforcement Training Academy in Pocahontas. Investigators opened four (4) felony case investigations, completed affidavits and applied for arrest warrants for two (2) suspects charged with one (1) felony each. Investigators conducted six (6) interviews related to ongoing investigations and assisted in the search for a local runaway.
Read MoreSheriff’s ReportMC receives a gift
By Robert Lyons, Editor Late in 2022, Marion County received a common-sense gift that has improved the safety for all residents and visitors. Hwy 62/412 traveling East from Yellville to almost Flippin widened to three lanes then narrowed back before widening to four lanes with a turn lane in the middle of the Highway. At times, the way the lanes were constructed created unsafe conditions for drivers.
Read MoreMC receives a giftOperation Red, White and Brave
ORWB mission to help veterans, military Operation Red, White and Brave is on a mission to celebrate, recognize and help veterans, active military and their families through physical assistance and financial support.
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