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Celebrating Women’s Military Service

March 18, 2026

By Hollie Scoma, President Military Service Sisters was founded in Mountain Home, Arkansas, in 2017 to serve the over 20,000 female veterans living in Arkansas, many of whom live in the Baxter County area. The organization, created by and for women veterans, now has several chapters statewide and has developed a strong working relationship with the Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs to share resources with women veterans more effectively.

March 18, 2026

By Gregg L. Alexander, Marion County Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the arrest of Steven M. Manson (35 YOM), Steven L. Manson (56 YOM), and Dezerae S. Manson (19 YOF), all of Yellville, on charges of Rape, a Class “Y” Felony, Incest, a Class “C” Felony, Sexual Assault 2nd Degree, a Class “B” Felony, Conduct Constituting Conspiracy, a Class “A” Felony, Coercion, a Class “A” Misdemeanor, and being an Habitual Offender.

Distinguished Alumnus L. Villines Returns to NAC in Workforce Role

March 18, 2026

HARRISON – North Arkansas College has announced the selection of Lewis Villines as its new Vice President for Technical Education and Workforce Development, a role that will focus on serving local workforce needs while expanding training programs and strengthening partnerships with school districts and employers across the region and the state. Villines will begin his new position on April 6, 2026.

March 18, 2026

Bless me, heavenly Father, forgive me when I fail.

March 18, 2026

By Tim Kelly In Marion County, the struggle to keep a home warm in winter or cool in summer is not an abstract issue, it’s a daily reality for many families. With rising utility costs, fixed incomes, and unexpected hardships have pushed countless households to the edge. This year, a strengthened partnership between Ozark Opportunities, Inc.

March 18, 2026

MOUNTAIN HOME – Baxter Health is pleased to announce that our pain management department will now be known as Baxter Health Pain Clinic. Dr. Ryan Krafft and Physician Assistant Niger Stice will remain at the clinic, and we will be welcoming an additional physician and several nurse practitioners to our care team.

March 18, 2026

By Veterans Administration Veterans have served our country with honor and deserve to be protected from threats to their benefits and personal information. Unfortunately, scammers often pose as employees of the Department of Veterans Administration (VA) and contact veterans by mail, phone, email, and social media offering to help them access or file for benefits, for a fee.

March 18, 2026

L and A testing

March 18, 2026

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 (payable 2026) tax books are now open.

March 18, 2026

– Enrollment at North Arkansas College has climbed to its highest level in a decade, highlighting the growing demand for college courses and early college opportunities among high school students.

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Celebrating Women’s Military Service

3 Manson Family members Arrested on multiple charges

Distinguished Alumnus L. Villines Returns to NAC in Workforce Role

Bless Me Father

A Lifeline in the Ozarks: Ozark Opportunities

BH Announces Pain Manage Dept. Name Change and Provider Updates

7 Ways Veterans Can Protect Themselves from Scams

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A Friendly Message from Your Marion County Tax Collector

NAC Enrollment Reaches Highest Level in a Decade