Rob Keys, Public & Media Relations Manager, Arvest Bank Fayetteville – Arvest Bank has been recognized by Forbes magazine as part of its “Best-In-State Employers 2022” list in Arkansas. Arvest also was recognized in 2021 and is the only financial institution included on this year’s list.
Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. Everyone is doing good on this end of the paper. Every day seems to have new adventures in it for me. Today is the day I get to tell everyone my exciting news, I am happy to let everyone know I am now a formal CherryRoad Media employee! I have been a stringer for the Mountaineer Echo for one year and as of today I merged to a CherryRoad Media employee! Yay Me! I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always Remember the Little Things.
Pansies have long been a fall and winter garden favorite. These cheery flowers are sure to brighten landscapes and containers and add a smile to any occasion. Look for fun and new ways to add them to your garden and fall celebrations.
Turkey Trot exclusive items are available through September 18, and can be purchased online at: https://yellvilleturkeytrot. com Order pre-sale items for exclusive colors and special items, including t-shirts, hoodies, long sleeve t-shirts and caps. Order early to ensure to get the size needed Pre-Sale items may be picked up at Home and Ranch Realty at 206 South Main Street, Summit, Arkansas, October 10-13, 2022, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or you may call 870-404-1015.
Little Rock – Forge Institute announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration as one of three (3) awardees of the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program. The funding allows the Arkansas Cyber Defense Center (ACDC) – which launched last spring – to further build capacity and expand critical cybersecurity services to address the escalating cyber-attacks targeting small businesses.
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 6.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 46.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 48.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 7.3 cents in the last week and stands at $5.04 per gallon.
Bull Shoals Library Chess Club invites you to join them to sharpen your chess skills, stimulate your mind and have fun. They meet twice a week in the library annex. Drops ins are welcome. Call the library for dates and times at 870-445-4265.
Like a lot of people, I can pretty much track significant periods of my life through the music I listened to at the time. Music has always been a passion and I’ve always been one of those weirdos who likes some of just about any genre of music, with the possible exception of really heavy metal. Music has always had an uplifting effect on me.
Bull Shoals City Council met in regular session Thursday, August 25, at 6:30 p.m. All council members were present, as well as Mayor David Nixon, Recorder Tina Bailey, Police Chief John Ainsworth, Fire Chief Brent Mitchell, and Planning and Zoning Chairman Bonnie Sumner. There was standing room only as the Council moved through the agenda.
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, September 8, 2022, upstairs in the Marion County Courthouse at 7:00 pm. The public and members are invited to attend.