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Liverett a Person of Interest in MC Woman’s Death

Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that his department is currently investigating the death of a female who is believed to be a Yellville woman that was reported as missing on November 13, 2025, by family members. Sheriff Alexander reports that a deputy was dispatched to a residence located on Broad Rock Lane on Thursday morning and found no signs of the woman or her vehicle.
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National Collection Week Begins

ARKANSAS — The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Individuals, families and groups across Arkansas have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items for children in need and drop them off now during
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Marion County Candidates

Candidate filings for the 2026 elections in Marion County (MC) ended Wednesday, November 12, at noon. Many incumbents, former MC Officials and new residents have registitered for various offices in Marion County.
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Arkansas’ higher education: state barely crosses 50% graduation threshold

A new study has revealed the states with the lowest college graduation rates, naming Alaska as having the worst rate in the country. The data, done by SEO agency Hennessey Digital, looked at the graduation rates across all colleges in each state according to the latest available data from US National Center For Education Statistics (IPEDS).
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