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NCAMSS to meet
The North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will be holding their September luncheon on Friday, September 27, at 12 Noon. The location will be Skipper’s Restaurant, 711 Highway 5N, Mountain Home.
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).
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.
DEATH INVESTIGATION
Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that on September 1, at approximately 6:08 p.m., Deputies responded to a residence on Marion County (MC) Road 6018 after receiving a call about a male who was not breathing and was unresponsive. A Deputy and an Investigator arrived at the scene and met with first responders who identified the unresponsive male as Michael Smyth, 74 YOA.
Pat Rodgers 2024 Marion County Fair Parade Grand Marshall
Pat Rodgers has been a Master Gardener since 1994. She is a charter member of the group, one of the only three charter members left currently. The Master Gardeners have been active in managing the horticultural exhibits for the Marion County Fair since 1995 as well as the beautification of our community. Pat has won many awards in the County Fair, including high point, and many best of shows, including foe her many beautiful, crocheted Afghans, her African Violets, canned goods, peppers and onions. Pat continues to garden and grows many beautiful plants at her Marion County home. She is honored to have been selected as this year’s Marion County Fair Parade Grand Marshall and wishes everyone a fun fair season.
ABHIN- Naloxbox install for MCSO
Representatives of the Arkansas Behavioral Health Integration Network visited the Yellville Sheriff’s Department located 221 Randolph Road. The team was there to install a Naloxbox.
NCA Military Service Sisters Meeting
The North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will be holding its quarterly dinner on Thursday Sept 12, 2024, at 6 p.m. The location will be the Rabbit Hole Coffeehouse and Brew, 407 S.
Flippin Blocks Bergman
By Robert Lyons The Flippin Lady Bobcats hosted the Bergman Lady Panthers in a district volleyball contest Thursday, September 6, with matches beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. There were four matches on the schedule starting with two junior high competitions and ending with a JV and Varsity matchup.
MC Election Commission
The Marion County Election Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 6 p.m. in their office in the courthouse. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for 2025. The public is invited to attend.