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Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Remembrance of Marked Tree Police Department Officer Trevor Howard

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: On the early morning of Sunday, June 28, 2026, Marked Tree Police Department officers Trevor Howard and Anthony Johnson were traveling on Highway 14 and were struck by an oncoming vehicle; WHEREAS: Officer Trevor Howard sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced deceased, and Officer Anthony Johnson sustained critical injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment; WHEREAS: Our law enforcement officers are Arkansas’ finest, putting their lives at risk in the line of duty to protect and serve the people of our state, and; WHEREAS: Arkansans are praying for officers Howard and Johnson, their families, the Marked Tree Police Department, and the entire community that has been impacted by this tragedy.

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JT Mott: A Pillar of the Community

By Robert Lyons In Marion County, there are many cities that make up our community. Flippin is the home of the Bobcats from Flippin School District. Jon T. “JT” Mott, Flippin Resident, owns two businesses with his wife Hope and volunteers at Flippin Schools, donates time and money and hires students to help within the community.

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Bull Shoals seeks Recorder

The Bull Shoals City Council is accepting applications for the position of City Recorder. The person applying must be a registered voter and live within the city limits of Bull Shoals. This person will be responsible for Workshop note taking and City Council meeting minutes, Ordinances, Resolutions; they will also be responsible for fulfilling citizen FOIA requests. Full job description is available upon request at Bull Shoals City Hall, or it can be viewed on the city’s website.

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