News
MCRC meeting scheduled
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday August 14, 2025, at 7 p.m. The location will be in the Marion County Annex courtroom located at 105 S. Berry St., Yellville. The public and members are invited to attend.
U of A Celebrates Spring 2025 Graduates
FAYETTEVILLE - The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena, and the School of Law’s ceremony at the Fayetteville Town Center.
Bressler found Unresponsive
By Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that on July 24, 2025, the Marion County Emergency 911 Center (E911) received a call reporting an unresponsive person in a vehicle at the Yellville Post Office. Medical personnel responded and found Wilson Kirk Bressler (48 Years of Age) of Harrison, on the ground next to his vehicle with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in progress by the caller.
Human remains found in Oakland fire Investigation
By Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff On July 10, 2025, deputies were dispatched to a fire scene at a residence located on MC Road 145 in the Oakland area. On arrival deputies requested assistance from Investigators who subsequently responded to the scene to begin their investigation.
Penn MC OEM delivers Updates to the Rep. Women
Melissa Penn, Director of the Marion County Office of Emergency Management spoke to the Republican Women and County Committee attendees. She provides lots of information about what services are provided by her office to the county.
MCL Introduces Librarian; meet Kasi
By Echo Staff The Marion County Library experienced tough times and exited the turmoil in a rebuilding phase. One of the final pieces of the bouncing back process was to hire a new librarian. The process was long and daunting, but the library found the person they wanted and hired Kasi Casteel-Manes to be the head librarian.
Robotics at NAC
By Micki Somers, Director of Public Relations/ Assistant Director of the Northark Foundation North Arkansas College HARRISON – North Arkansas College is set to celebrate a major milestone with the grand opening of its brand-new Center for Robotics and Manufacturing Innovation (CRMI)—the first dedicated facility of its kind on a community college campus in Arkansas.
A-State Summer Commencement Set for Saturday, Aug. 9
Arkansas State University will host its Summer Commencement Ceremony starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, at First National Bank Arena, located at 217 Olympic Drive.
Arvest Foundation Awards $3,000 Grant to Support Serenity, Inc.
– The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $3,000 grant to Serenity, Inc.