Chuck Little Estate Auction
Chuck Little lived in Marion County for nearly 15 years, he was a good friend and neighbor to those who knew him. His lifestyle of giving will now live on with the children at St.
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USDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership
Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for proposals for the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership to improve forest health on public and private lands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Forest Service are seeking the proposals from partners by Aug. 5, 2022, for fiscal year 2023.
Read MoreUSDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration PartnershipMid-Marion County Rotary Club Awards Scholarships
Alesia Owen, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee has announced that the Mid-Marion County Rotary Club has awarded ten $1,000.00 scholarships this year to area high school graduates. The following are the recipients and the institutions they will be attending.
Read MoreMid-Marion County Rotary Club Awards ScholarshipsDr. Mike Williams begins presidency at Harding University
SEARCY, Arkansas –– Harding University’s sixth president, Dr. Mike Williams, begins his tenure Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He steps into this role ahead of the University’s centennial anniversary.
Read MoreDr. Mike Williams begins presidency at Harding UniversityStory of a Border Collie, Shepard and Terrier
Have-A-Heart This week we want to introduce three very special dogs at Have-A-Heart (HAH) Pet Shelter. All three are so sweet and loving, but all were surrendered recently because, unfortunately, they tend to go after chickens.
Read MoreStory of a Border Collie, Shepard and TerrierVA modernizing networks to support NCA cemeteries, sites, services to Veteran families
When Veterans’ loved ones want to pay respects at national cemeteries, they rely on tools like online directions, cemetery maps, and a grave locator – or they contact cemeteries directly for assistance. With nearly 4 million gravesites in VA’s National Cemetery Administration’s (NCA) system, it’s crucial to have reliable data networks as the backbone supporting capabilities on which VA staff and Veteran families rely.
Read MoreVA modernizing networks to support NCA cemeteries, sites, services to Veteran familiesSuccessful Book Sale
Bull Shoals Library’s book sale Memorial Day weekend was a big success. BSL appreciates all the people who came to support the library. BSL is a 501C3 non-profit organization run by volunteers and depends on fundraisers and donations to provide its services.
Read MoreSuccessful Book SaleVietnam Veteran’s Gift Honors Fallen Soldier Son
A Vietnam Veteran whose son died while serving with the Army in Iraq used his carpentry skills to ensure his family’s sacrifice is forever remembered. A handcrafted wooden base Fred Hunter built in memory of his son Matthew David Hunter now holds a U.S.
Read MoreVietnam Veteran’s Gift Honors Fallen Soldier SonSuspect in Marion County double homicide waives extradition, charged in murders
Dale Mark Stikeleather, 64, is being held without bond and charged in connection with the murders of a Marion County couple earlier this month. Stikeleather had resided at a home near the murder scene, but later located in Sugarland, Texas and questioned on May 16th by Arkansas State Police Special Agents. He was subsequently charged in Marion County with theft of property and held in Texas.
Read MoreSuspect in Marion County double homicide waives extradition, charged in murdersSONIC Drive-In Donates to Local Area Schools for Teacher Appreciation Month
Oklahoma City - This month, SONIC® Drive-In donated $1.5 million to help fund local education needs through DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers.
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