December 2024

MC JP Elect’s attend AAC Seminar

December 18, 2024

The Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC) held their seminar for all new Justice of the Peace elects from across the State of Arkansas at the AAC Headquarters in Little Rock on Friday, December 13. 134 new Justices of the peace of the 150 newly elected justices were attending the seminar, with five of the seven Marion County new elected justices attending.

Fulbright awards $4.9 million in scholarships

December 18, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE -- Local students were awarded scholarships this fall from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. More than $4.9 million in scholarships was awarded through 1,855 scholarships to students in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas this year.

MC Judge and MCQC Dismisses the members of the MCLB

December 18, 2024

The Marion County Quorum Court, MCQC or QC, met Tuesday, December 10, at 6 p.m., in the Marion County Courthouse to discuss proposed ordinances to pay for federal audit, fund the deputy prosecutor’s office and the Marion County Library Board Resolution.

Edith Biggs of North Central Arkansas

December 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Susan Biggs announces her passing on December 11, 2024, at the age of 70. Susan was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 26, 1954, to Joe Prichard and Merle King. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Teresa Belk of Lakeview

December 18, 2024

Teresa Louise Belk entered into rest on December 12, 2024. She was born June 19, 1960, to Homer and Judith (Zigler) Lowery.

December 18, 2024

Douglas Norman Wirth, 69, of Yellville, Arkansas, passed away on November 25, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 1, 1955, in Morristown, New Jersey, the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Talbott) Wirth.

December 18, 2024

VFW Post 1341 is proud to announce the winners of our yearly competition for Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy. Both winners received a cash award of $150 perfectly timed for Christmas shopping.

Teacher of the Year winner

December 18, 2024

The Polar Express

December 18, 2024

On Christmas Eve, many years ago, I lay quietly in my bed. I did not rustle the sheets. I breathed slowly and silently. I was listening for a sound – a sound a friend had told me I’d never hear- the ringing bells of Santa’s sleigh.

December 18, 2024

This week we want to write about the importance of teaching your children how to be a good pet owner. We were so happy to see the number of families at our booth at Christmas on the Square last week.