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BRMC Celebrates achieving Magnet Recognition

Mountain Home, AR - In celebration of the outstanding achievement of Magnet Recognition in 2021, Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is hosting a Magnet Celebration Event at Hickory Park on May 6th. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and the event will end at 9 p.m. The celebration will include live music, several different food vendors, a Beer Garden, arts and craft vendors, and a huge Kids’ Zone. There will be fun for all ages, so bring the whole family.

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Tennison to Retire from Y-S

On Monday, March 14, the Yellville-Summit School Board met in the administration building at 5:30 p.m. Board members Robin Lee, Travis Doshier, Eleanor Davenport, Nathan Rogers and Jason Jones were attendance, along with Wes Henderson, Superintendent.

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Todaro for MC Treasurer

Tony Todaro has announced he is a candidate for Marion County Treasurer. Todaro was appointed Collector unanimously by the Marion County Quorum Court in January to complete the remaining year of the former collector’s term. In just two short months the Collector’s office has cut wasteful spending and updating office practices to make it more efficient.

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Cooking with Mumzy!

Hello readers of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week’s recipe’s find you all in good health and happy thoughts. Things are going well with the family currently. We are starting to get really excited about spring getting here, quite tired of the cold weather, as Robert says 50 degrees and below is freezing. Hopefully some of these quick recipes will come in handy as we are all preparing our gardens and enjoying some warmer weather outside. I know as the warmer weather comes around, I enjoy more time outside and I do not like to cook as much. As Always, Remember the Little Things in Life, they bring us so much joy and memories.

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Scam Artists are Phishing for Your Information

LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is warning Arkansans of a prevalent scam taking place across the State. The method is called “phishing,” (pronounced the same as, ‘fishing’) and it is when scam artists email messages to consumers that appear to pitch products or services, when, these emails are specifically set up to gain information. Often, the message will alert the individual to a potential problem with their account and request the consumer provide private information like an account number, date of birth or Social Security number in order to remedy the issue. Phishing emails contain software that can harm your computer or track your activities on the internet without your knowledge. They are not only illegal, but they are dangerous to unsuspecting consumers.

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