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Early Voting and Ballot Issues

Yellville — We live in a democratic society where voting is a privilege of citizenship. Democracy works best when informed citizens exercise their voting privilege. Did you know the U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture conducts voter education efforts? Our Public Policy Center provides unbiased information on State and local ballot issues at https://bit.ly/37o3IQU Here you will find the latest news and updates to state and local ballot issues. There is even a place where you can ask questions.
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Economic Development Leaders Celebrate Economic Development Week in Arkansas

Little Rock - May 9 – 13 has been proclaimed Economic Development Week in Arkansas by Governor Asa Hutchinson marking the third year of this statewide proclamation recognizing the work of economic developers across the state. Earlier this month, the governor met with state and local economic developers to present the proclamation to Mallory Darby, 2022 president of Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives (AEDCE).
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WE’RE MOVING!

The Mountaineer Echo is pleased to announce the newspaper office will be moving through the month of May. The Mountaineer Echo will continue to put out the weekly newspaper during the move and be in Flippin on Main Street.
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May schedule for BSL

Bull Shoals Library wants to make it easy for you to keep up with what is going on at BSL, so keep an eye on their sign in front of the library. It changes often to let you know of upcoming events and services. It also lets you know when they are open. Information can also be found on their web site and Facebook page.
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What is a County Judge

As the 2022 Primary Election approaches, The Mountaineer Echo is set to delivery a series of articles defining the primary responsibilities for key positions in county government. County judge is the top position in every county and has great power and responsibility.
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PETS OF THE WEEK

Have-A-Heart At Have-a-Heart Pet Shelter HAH, we continue to be grateful for the support we receive from our community, both organizations and individuals. We certainly could no’t do what we do without it.
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Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition

Cinco de Mayo is, for those with limited grasp of the Spanish, just a date on the calendar. Don’t be alarmed. This is the one day of the year that is in the Spanish. Cinco de Mayo means, try to stay with me here… the Fifth of May. On this day, many Americans pile into authentic Mexican restaurants in America. They will tell you that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day. Do not believe these people. They have been drinking. Some are even drunk. Mexican Independence Day is the 16th of September, which ironically starts at midnight on the 15th of September. Never heard of it. That’s because you’re American, you live in the United States of American, and you do not celebrate other countries independence from other, other countries. Unless they serve alcohol. Then perhaps you can make an
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Books for All Reading Levels

Bull Shoals Library has books for all levels of readers. This week features two all-time favorites to celebrate Mother’s Day, Just Me And My Mom by Mercer Mayer and Are You My Mother by P.D. Eastman. The kids’ corner has well marked shelves, so it is easy to find just the right books for your children or grandchildren. Kids can hang out to read or do activities at the kids table and chairs.
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