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Hattie Wyatt Caraway

March 16, 2022

Hattie Ophelia Wyatt Caraway was born on February 1, 1878 and passed away on December 21, 1950. She was born to William Carroll Wyatt, a farmer and shopkeeper, and the former Lucy Mildred Burch. At the age of four, she moved

March 16, 2022

Spring Break 2022! They say it’s gonna be epic! But is it? Let us consider. Spring Break is a strangely named week March wherein the schools, the same ones that were hitherto educating our children, for some inexplicable reason, set them free.

March 16, 2022

In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Buffalo National River, an Art Exhibit celebrating the beauty of the Buffalo will be on display throughout April at the Boone County Library. Works from the BNR Artist-in-Residence Program from 1996-2008 and 2019, as well as pieces from local renown artists will be featured.

March 16, 2022

Sadly, a local legend and state record holder has died. Little is known about Elle before she met Bull Shoals Postmaster Wilson Bowling June 24, 2018, when she got caught on his trot line in Bull Shoals Lake. Luckily for her Bowling and his neighbor fishing guide Greg Peterson decided to check the Arkansas record for the largest American eel.

March 16, 2022

Jerry ran a bar called Tom and Jerry’s. I think he figured that helped him with the common touch that’s genuinely useful for a politician, and he was probably right.

March 16, 2022

YELLVILLE– Arvest Bank and Genuine Care Pharmacy, co-sponsors of the 26th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in North Central Arkansas, are accepting nomination letters to recommend nonprofit organizations in Baxter, Boone and Marion counties for consideration as a 2022 Charity of the Year.

March 9, 2022

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement in response to the State of the Union address: “Hardworking Arkansans are worried about paying bills, putting food on the table and the price of gasoline.

March 9, 2022

Attorney Sam Pasthing is announcing his intent to be a candidate for District Judge serving Marion and Baxter Counties. He is running to succeed Judge Christopher Carter Sam has had a law practice in Yellville and Flippin for 21 years.

March 9, 2022

LITTLE ROCK, AR – On March 15 & 16, landowners, farmers, ranchers, and those who serve agriculture throughout the state will gather for the 16th Arkansas Women in Agriculture Conference at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Little Rock. Online registration for attendees and vendors is available at arwomeninag.org

March 9, 2022

Gregg “Troop” Alexander is trading one badge for another. After 32 years and six months of service to the State of Arkansas, 59-year-old Gregg L. Alexander will leave the Arkansas State Police on June 30, 2022.

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Hattie Wyatt Caraway

Spring Break 2022!

BNRP and the BCL Buffalo National River 50th Anniversary Celebration Art Exhibit

Elle the Eel Obituary

It’s a symbol, and it matters

Arvest Bank Accepting Nominations for Charity of the Year

Boozman Statement on the State of the Union

Pasthing for District Judge, correction

Arkansas Women in Agriculture Conference To Be Held March 15 & 16 in Little Rock

“Troop” Alexander for MC Sheriff