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DEATH INVESTIGATION

by Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that on September 13, 2024, at approximately 3:14 a.m., the Marion County Dispatch Center received a call of a female experiencing a medical emergency at a residence on Marion County (MC) Road 5026.
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Flippin Update

By Robert Lyons Heith Hogan, Mayor of the City of Flippin, released a memo updating projects and coming events sponsored by the City of Flippin. The Wastewater Project is continuing to move forward with the following progress: A total of 21,766 feet of 6-inch to 8-inch pipe burst completed and tested.
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Flu Vaccine Clinic Announced

The Marion County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer a drive through community flu vaccination clinic at no charge at their office located at 707 highway 202 Yellville, on Thursday, September 26, from 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic. If they do not have insurance, or the insurance does not cover flu shots, the vaccine will still be available at no charge.
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Go wild with MN

By Nell Doyle If you enjoy exploring nature, whether it’s hiking, paddling, or learning about wildflowers, trees and critters, you’ll love going wild with area master naturalists. “We’re a lively, friendly group of folks,” says Beth Kennedy of Mountain Home, president of North Central Arkansas Master Naturalists (NCAMN).
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Akins receives NSHSS Honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced Bailea Akins from Yellville-Summit High School has been selected to the member of NSHSS. The Society recognizes students who demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.
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New Mercies

KJV It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
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Moose Lodge beef pot roast

The women of Mountain Home Moose Lodge will hold a beef pot roast dinner fundraiser this Friday, September 13 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The menu includes scrumptious roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggie, roll, dessert and a beverage.
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Before I Forget…

The topic of “first cars” is always good for a stroll down the proverbial Memory Lane. A year or so back, I wrote in another column about learning to drive in the 1960s, along with some notable cars of my childhood.
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Twin Lakes DAV Chapter 30

The September Meeting of the Twin Lakes Disabled American Veterans Chapter 30, Mountain Home will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. The NEW LOCATION of the meeting for this month only is Alley White American Legion post 52, located at 717 market street Mountain Home, Arkansas.
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