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A Lifeline in the Ozarks: Ozark Opportunities
By Tim Kelly In Marion County, the struggle to keep a home warm in winter or cool in summer is not an abstract issue, it’s a daily reality for many families. With rising utility costs, fixed incomes, and unexpected hardships have pushed countless households to the edge. This year, a strengthened partnership between Ozark Opportunities, Inc.
Read MoreA Lifeline in the Ozarks: Ozark OpportunitiesBH Announces Pain Manage Dept. Name Change and Provider Updates
MOUNTAIN HOME – Baxter Health is pleased to announce that our pain management department will now be known as Baxter Health Pain Clinic. Dr. Ryan Krafft and Physician Assistant Niger Stice will remain at the clinic, and we will be welcoming an additional physician and several nurse practitioners to our care team.
Read MoreBH Announces Pain Manage Dept. Name Change and Provider Updates7 Ways Veterans Can Protect Themselves from Scams
By Veterans Administration Veterans have served our country with honor and deserve to be protected from threats to their benefits and personal information. Unfortunately, scammers often pose as employees of the Department of Veterans Administration (VA) and contact veterans by mail, phone, email, and social media offering to help them access or file for benefits, for a fee.
Read More7 Ways Veterans Can Protect Themselves from ScamsA Friendly Message from Your Marion County Tax Collector
We are pleased to announce that the 2025 (payable 2026) tax books are now open.
Read MoreA Friendly Message from Your Marion County Tax CollectorNAC Enrollment Reaches Highest Level in a Decade
– Enrollment at North Arkansas College has climbed to its highest level in a decade, highlighting the growing demand for college courses and early college opportunities among high school students.
Read MoreNAC Enrollment Reaches Highest Level in a DecadeSummer@ASMSA applications open for free 2026 summer camps
HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts is accepting applications for 2026 Summer@ASMSA camps.
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Questions Mount Over Tax Filings, Penalties, and Donor Secrecy
BULL SHOALS — The Mountain Echo identified new public records and recent statements by city officials have raised significant questions about Bull Shoals’ handling of federal and state payroll tax filings, late penalties, and the city’s refusal to identify a private donor who paid more than $4,300 in IRS penalties on the city’s behalf.
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Manson Family
From left to right: Steven L. Manson, Steven M. Manson, Dezerae S. Manson.
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