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- The University of Central Arkansas Honors College has selected 75 incoming first-year students as its newest class of Norbert O. Schedler Honors College Scholars and 39 incoming first-year students for its University Scholars Program.

We are hosting a Solar Eclipse event on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Gaston Visitor’s Center by the Dam. Start time is 6:30 p.m.

by Robert Lyons Tuesday, June 13, the Marion County Quorum Court, MCQC, met to discuss ordinances for pay raises for county offices in the courthouse, appropriate money and hear reports from committees and other county officials. The justices present were Mrs. Claudia Brigham, Mr. Mike Scrima, Mr. John Reed, Mr.

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LITTLE ROCK - Shana Peek, of Pyatt, has been named to the Spring 2023 Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. UA Little Rock recognizes superior academic performance at the end of each semester.

The Calico Rock Lions club will once again bring the community and surrounding area their annual Fourth of July Rayvon Cantrell Fireworks Extravaganza on Monday (July 3) evening, at dusk in Earl King Park off state highway 56 in Calico Rock. The event never fails to entertain all those who attend, young and old alike.

Friday- Partly cloudy with a high near 88 degrees and a low of 66 decrees with a slight chance of rain. Saturday- Scattered storms with a high of 92 degrees and a low near 70 degrees.

Earn your GED! Free classes are 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m.

Many seniors could be receiving food assistance. If you live in Marion County, come to the Yellville Area Food Closet from 8:30 a.m.-noon on Thursdays and check your eligibility.