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Lightin Ridge

Grandpa McNew and my dad bought the pool hall on Main Street in 1960. I was twelve years old at the time, and immediately dad let me start working there, doing this and that and occasionally running the place while he went to take care of errands.
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POLICE BEAT

W / F / 33 years Flippin, AR Arrested: 2/14/2025 11:24:00 A.M Charges ACT 570 HOLD Bond $0.00 Knierim, Morgan Andrew W / M / 19 years Norfork, AR Arrested: 2/16/2025 12:55:00 A.M. Charges CHARGES PENDING HOLD FOR BOONE CO Miller, Jeffery Wayne W / M / 54 years Lakeview, AR Arrested: 2/14/2025 5:00:00 P.M.
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Shoot for a Cause: Register now for the Northark Challenge Clay Shooting Competition

HARRISON – The 4th Annual Northark Challenge Clay Shooting Competition is set for Friday, April 4, 2025, at Bear Creek Ranch in Tilly. Hosted by Harness Roofing, this popular event will take place atop a beautiful mountaintop and offers a great opportunity to spend time with clients, reward top employees, or enjoy a day of friendly competition while supporting North Arkansas College’s students and their educational journeys.
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STEAM & CTE Night at Y-S HS

Yellville-Summit High School is hosting its 3rd Annual STEAM & CTE Night on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Panther Pavilion. Students in grades 9-12 will showcase their work, and there will be interactive activities for students and families of all ages.
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Fall 2024 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List Announced

Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study. The Chancellor’s List (designated as CL) includes students who earned a perfect GPA of 4.0. The Dean’s List (designated as DL) includes students with a GPA of 3.6 to 3.99. The lists include students enrolled at Campus Querétaro in Mexico.
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Capitol Week in Review

By Senator Scott Flippo LITTLE ROCK – The Senate voted to provide all public-school children with free lunches, regardless of their income, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Also, the Senate passed legislation to restrict students’ cell phone use during the school day.
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MCRC to meet

The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 7 p.m. New Location will be in the Marion County Annex courtroom located at 105 S.
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Faith

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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