July 2024

LITTLE ROCK – Survivors of the severe storms that ripped through eight counties in northern Arkansas May 24-27 have one more month to apply for federal assistance. The application deadline is August 28. Everyone in the designated area who sustained damage during the storms is encouraged to apply by the deadline.

First, I want to thank all of you who have asked me why I quit writing my column, Growing Up Flippin, and who expressed how much they had enjoyed reading it. The fact of the matter is, after two years and almost 100 columns, I simply ran out of what I hoped were entertaining memories.

HARRISON – Buffalo National River will be installing a new water line to Steel Creek starting on Monday, July 29. As a result, the only road accessing Steel Creek will be shut down Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m.

The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. New Location will be in the Marion County Annex courtroom located at 105 S.

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas sales tax holiday this year will be on the first weekend in August, Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4. Consumers will not have to pay sales tax on any articles of clothing that cost less than $100.

The Marion County Election Commission will meet on August 10 at 10 a.m. for election machine training and on August 23 at 6 p.m.

By Andrea Belt, Marketing Coordinator-Graphic Designer MOUNTAIN HOME – The Baxter County Library Foundation’s Texas Hold’em Tournament, Ante Up for the Library, will be held at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge #1714 on Saturday, August 24. Tickets are available now at the Baxter County Library! Individual seats are priced at $100, or you can purchase a table of 6 seats for $500.

Monday, August 12 Harrison: Congressman Rick Crawford’s Harrison Office Signature Tower 303 North Main Suite 503 H, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its monthly fried fish and shrimp dinner this coming Friday, August 2 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Guests may order fried fish, fried shrimp or a combination plate which also includes hushpuppies, French fries, coleslaw, vegetable, roll, dessert and a beverage.