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Forged by Hand and Heart: Pat Bergman

March 25, 2026

YELLVILLE — On Saturday mornings at the Yellville Farmers Market, nestled among fresh produce and homemade baked goods, one table catches the light in quiet flashes of brass, copper, and sterling silver. Textured surfaces shimmer beside deep green patinas. Rivets hold layers together in organic harmony.

March 25, 2026

By Tim Kelly Major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) became law on July 4, 2025 as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and their effects are already being felt in Marion County.

March 25, 2026

VA recently released the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which analyzes Veteran suicide from 2001 to 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.

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

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.

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Forged by Hand and Heart: Pat Bergman

What the New Farm Bill Means for the Yellville Food Closet

VA releases annual suicide report

Celebrating Women’s Military Service

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