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The 2025 In-Person Training is scheduled for Wednesdays in October and November.

The 2025 In-Person Training is scheduled for Wednesdays in October and November.
The October dinner meeting of the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association will be held Tuesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the old Yellville-Summit cafeteria. The meeting will be sponsored by Bank of 1889 and the program will cover our youth involvement.

Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. The word contrite means to be broken in spirit by a sense of guilt; penitent.
Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its monthly fried fish and shrimp dinner this coming Friday, October 3 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

By Robert Lyons Wednesday, September 17, Taylor’s Freez-King reopened in Gassville. Many people will remember the restaurant with the meals named for area schools. The owners reopened with a fourth-generation member of the family taking over the reins with assistance from Beth Dewey, former owner.

By Kelsey Tennison WESTERN GROVE - Recently, our school had the privilege of hosting four distinguished guests who shared their career journeys and insights with the students. Each speaker brought a unique perspective and valuable lessons to the table.
By Echo Staff Questions are always a good thing. No matter how painful they can be, questions allow for clearing the air, further study, and recognizing other people’s feelings. In this article the nonprofit, Marion County Community Services (MCCS), will address the most commonly asked questions to date about the community center project in order of their frequency.
COTTER – The Cotter School Board met Wednesday, September 17, at 5 p.m. inside the district offices for a Special Meeting to discuss a personnel item. Allen Franks, Jimmy Morgan, Cameron Ross, Andy Slater and Russel Diggins were in attendance as Mr. Franks called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.

Lifelong Marion County resident, Cindy Wood Young, recently published her first book, Growing Up Flippin, The Life and Times of a Small Town Arkansas Girl.