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by Pat Bergman Warren and Charlotte Tufts are part of the Yellville Farmers Market, which is held in front of the Marion County Courthouse in Yellville. They came to Marion County in 1994, to buy land.

Little Rock– The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance is pleased to host USDAFNS Administrator Cindy Long on Thursday, July 13. Administrator Long›s visit to Arkansas aims to show support for the USDA-FNS Summer Food Service Program, which was enhanced by the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (also referred to as the omnibus spending bill). During her visit, she will observe a newly authorized rural non-congregate summer meal site at Searcy School District and SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) programs at Our House in Little Rock.

Submitted by Cassie Gilley All children in grades K-6 are invited to VBS at New Hope Baptist Church in Yellville, Arkansas, during the week of July 10-14, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Gregg L. Alexander, MC Sheriff Deputies responded to seventy-eight calls for service that included two domestic disturbances, four well-being checks, and six unwanted persons calls.

Friday-Partly cloudy with a high near 85 degrees and a low of 66 decrees with a slight chance of rain. Saturday- Partly cloudy with a high of 88 degrees and a low near 68 degrees.

Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.07/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 126.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, July 13, 2023, upstairs in the Marion County Courthouse at 7:00 pm. The public and members are invited to attend.

Charlie Melton, Coach Yellville Pee-Wee Football and Cheer forms can be picked up starting July 6 at the Yellville City Hall. The deadline for signups is July 24. Anyone interested in helping coach either third-fourth grand team or fifth-sixth grade team will need to fill out the coach’s application and return it to City Hall. Question can be sent to Charlie Melton at coachm@yahoo.com