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Saturday, July 1, is the six-month mark since taking office as your Sheriff here at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO). The time has certainly gone by quickly as each day seems to bring new challenges or new opportunities for learning. As an update, here are some highlights of what we have been working on: We are still in the process of solidifying a 2023 budget. There are many challenges from the cost of everything going up (as you well know), to maintaining a facility of this nature, as well as providing for the medical and daily needs of inmates. We have been digging into the details of these expenses and implementing processes and procedures to keep those costs down as much as possible.

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.

Monday, July 3 at 12:00 p.m. Flippin Fireworks Festival Hickey Park, Flippin Come on out to celebrate our nation’s independence at the Annual Flippin Fireworks Festival in Hickey Park across from the Flippin Walmart.

by Robert Lyons The Cotter School Board met Thursday, June 22, at 7 p.m. to discuss board reorganization, financial reports and student transfers for the Cotter School District (CSD). Allen Franks, Luke Walker, Jimmy Morgan, Cameron Ross and Russel Duggins were in attendance along with James Jones, superintendent.

6, 13, 20, 27 June: Crafting @ The Post every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.