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Marion County Airport Wildlife Meadow sign installed
By Nell Doyle A new sign near the Marion County Airport calls attention to an ongoing project to create and maintain a wildlife meadow while also ensuring safe approach to and from the airport, according to North Central Arkansas Master Naturalists (NCAMN).
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Arnold joins ACF Program Director
by Tina Hall LITTLE ROCK – Jacob Arnold of Fayetteville recently joined Arkansas Community Foundation as program director. In this role, he will support the Foundation’s 29 local affiliates across the state, strengthening local leadership, building capacity and advancing community impact.
Read MoreArnold joins ACF Program DirectorMC Republican Committee Meeting Scheduled
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Location will be in the Marion County Annex courtroom located at 105 S. Berry St., Yellville. The public and members are invited to attend.
Read MoreMC Republican Committee Meeting ScheduledSafe Digging
By Danni Hoefer, Chief of Staff Arkansas Public Service Commission Announces National Safe Digging Month the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) announces that April has been designated as “National Safe Digging Month.” Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation on April 2, 2026, recognizing April as National Safe Digging Month in Arkansas.
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Burn Ban Lifted
YELLVILLE - Jason Stumph, Marion County Judge, lifted the burn ban effective April 4, 2026, for Marion County. Significant rain fell throughout Marion County and more rain is expected during the next week.
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300+ Students Engage with Employers at North Central Arkansas Draft Day
MOUNTAIN HOME– Be Pro Be Proud Arkansas connected approximately 300 students with 28 employers at North Central Arkansas Draft Day, held Thursday at Arkansas State University–Mountain Home. The experiential hiring event brought together over 50 graduating seniors representing 13 high schools for pre-matched interviews with employers ready to hire.
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Camp Invention’s Fun, Action-Packed Summer STEM Program Coming to ASUMH
MOUNTAIN HOME - Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to ASU Mountain Home the week of June 1, 2026 June 4, 2026.
Read MoreCamp Invention’s Fun, Action-Packed Summer STEM Program Coming to ASUMHLions Easter Egg Hunt Saturday in Rand Park
This coming Saturday, April 4, the annual Calico Rock Lions Club sponsored Easter Egg Hunt will be returning to beautiful Rand Park.
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Billy Hines of Lakeview
Billy Joe Hines, 46, of Lakeview, passed away at his home with his family by his side on March 25, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Kathy Hendricks.
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