June 2023

Oxford, Mississippi - Abbylee Hooker, of Flippin, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2023 Honor Roll lists. Hooker, majoring in Political Science, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.

Shayla Stowe, grade 8 from Flippin Middle School won 3rd Place in the Preserve the Past Art Contest. The contest is open to all Arkansas 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Submissions must be related to a historic Arkansas property that is 50 years old or older. The contest was sponsored by the Arkansas Preservation Historical Program. Shalya’s artwork will be on display at the Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock throughout June.

Pictured here are Flippin High School students that placed in the Northwest Arkansas Regional Youth Art Show held by the Arkansas Art Education Association. From left to right, Taylor Henley received Third Place in the 10th grade division and Izzy Kreinbrook, received Second Place in the 11th grade Division.

In Marion County and the United States, time passes by, and little attention is paid to the little everyday things. Everyday please take a moment to seek out something that makes life better for you.

Coming up on Friday, June16, 2023 at the Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts is a band that is making the rounds in our area. If you like the blues here is your chance to come and listen to Ozark Blues Revival from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.