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Car Craze returned for the 14th annual event inside Hickey Park in Flippin. The attendance was reported to be one of the largest in the history of the event. 123 beautiful vehicles registered for the event. The Soap Box Derby and Valve Cover Races continued to have tremendous participation.

By Robert Lyons Heith Hogan, Mayor of the City of Flippin, released a memo updating projects and coming events sponsored by the City of Flippin. The Wastewater Project is continuing to move forward with the following progress: A total of 21,766 feet of 6-inch to 8-inch pipe burst completed and tested.

The Marion County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer a drive through community flu vaccination clinic at no charge at their office located at 707 highway 202 Yellville, on Thursday, September 26, from 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic. If they do not have insurance, or the insurance does not cover flu shots, the vaccine will still be available at no charge.

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced Bailea Akins from Yellville-Summit High School has been selected to the member of NSHSS. The Society recognizes students who demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.