Pets of the Week
Meet Dexter! This darling little boy was found abandoned, starving, and injured, along with his mother and sibling. Dexter is all healed up now and his sweet personality is coming out.
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Scholarships Available for Arkansas Students
Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs.
Read MoreScholarships Available for Arkansas StudentsAmerican Legion Post 52 February Activities
February 10: 2nd Monday Dinner at The Post from 4-6 p.m. “Chili & Chocolate”. All-You-Can-Eat menu includes red chili, white chili, cornbread, crackers, chocolate desserts & drink. $10 adults, $5 Kids 5-12, Under 5 eat free. Dine-In Only.
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OFCSP announces 2025 music events
MOUNTAIN VIEW – The Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View will host 11 music events, which include a total of 16 concerts at the park’s 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, during their upcoming season April 15 through October 25, 2025. Evening concerts, music contests, and festivals will feature top talent from the Ozarks and beyond, including award-winning songwriters, bands and dancers.
Read MoreOFCSP announces 2025 music eventsTRICARE Online Patient Portal Decommissioning: Download Your Health Records Now
On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record—MHS GENESIS—has replaced the TOL Patient Portal. As part of the transition, the DOD is decommissioning the TOL Patient Portal. If you want to keep a copy of your legacy health records for personal use, you must download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1.
Read MoreTRICARE Online Patient Portal Decommissioning: Download Your Health Records NowUCA President’s List Fall 2024
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars. The following students are from your area: KateLynn Bogle of Valley Springs; Jacey Davenport of Yellville; Ethan Granniss of Flippin; Kade Howard of Flippin; Emily Mears of Yellville; Brenna Metts of Flippin; Keirstin Moore of Yellville; James Randall of Yellville.
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Fall 2024 Dean’s List
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,500 students who were named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. The following students is from: Khloey Rogers of Peel LizLynn Stockdale of Flippin
Read MoreFall 2024 Dean’s ListCorrection: J.T. Mott
The Mountain Echo reported in the January 30 edition that Jon Thomas, J.T., Mott is now eligible to own or possess a gun, vote and run for office since President Donald Trump included Mott in the Presidential Pardon for the actions taken by patriots on January 6, 2021.
Read MoreCorrection: J.T. MottWeekend Weather
Friday- Partly cloudy, chance of rain with a high near 58 degrees and a low near 46 degrees. Saturday- Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High near 63 degrees and a low around 30 degrees. Sunday- Partly cloudy with a high around 42 degrees and a low around 25 degrees. Next week: Cloudyand cold early next week with a chance of snow Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs expected to be in the mid 30s and lows range from mid to upper 20s.
Read MoreWeekend WeatherDEATH INVESTIGATION
Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that on January 29, at approximately 1:26 p.m., the Marion County 911 (E911) Center received a 911 call about a welfare check. Deputies and Investigators responded to the scene and located the body of a male in his bed.
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