Lifestyle

As the days lengthen and the Ozark soil warms, families across Marion County are turning their thoughts to the garden. For many, a backyard plot is more than a hobby —it’s a strategic way to put fresh, nutrientdense food on the table while stretching a tight household budget. At the Yellville Area Food Closet (YAFC), we see firsthand how even a modest garden can make a profound difference in a family’s food security.

THE WEEKLY DEVOTION

THE WEEKLY DEVOTION

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FAYETTEVILLE - The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with two fall commencement ceremonies. Local students joined more than 1,800 graduates earning a degree and their names on Senior Walk, including: Cynthia Buckland-Brummund of Yellville, College of Education and Health Professions, GC - Graduate Certificate Lena Davenport of Yellville, Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences, BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts “Commencement is a celebration of achievement and a launching point for what comes next,” said Chancellor Charles Robinson. “Our graduates earned this milestone through hard work, perseverance and a commitment to reaching their full potential, supported by faculty and staff who believed in them and loved ones who never stopped encouraging them.