New Laws for Arkansas
Jack Fortner, House Representative Many of the laws we passed in 2023 take effect on January 1, 2024. These new laws impact everything from taxes to criminal justice.
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Cox arrested on Stalking Charge
Jeremy Earl Cox, 46-year-old white male of Flippin was arrested Saturday, December 23, on the charge of Sexual Assault, Second Degree Stalking. Cox’s bond was set at $25,000 with a scheduled court date on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Read MoreCox arrested on Stalking ChargeVeterans News From the Hut
by Daniel Cheever, Judge Advocate The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville held its monthly meeting December 14, 2023. Meeting was called to order at 1800 hours by Dustin Beals, Commander.
Read MoreVeterans News From the HutLife-long BC Native & QC Member, “Tink” Albright, Announces Bid for HD 4
WHITEVILLE - Rhonda “Tink” Albright, a strong conservative leader, is a current member of the Baxter County Quorum Court, where she has served as Justice of the Peace for 9 years. She is also a member of the Baxter County Republican Committee, advocate with North Central Conservatives, past treasurer for Twin Lakes Republican Women, volunteer at the Mountain Home Christian Clinic, and past president of Business and Professional Women.
Read MoreLife-long BC Native & QC Member, “Tink” Albright, Announces Bid for HD 4Message from the Echo
Robert and I would like to thank everyone for your support from April 2023 until now. We are very appreciative for all the kind words, understanding, support and overall messages we have received from renewals, new subscriptions, letters to the Editor and compliments we have received by mail, messages and phone calls.
Read MoreMessage from the EchoCrooked Creek
David Ezell, Crooked Creek Conservation Conventional farming can be hard on land: clearing forest for crops, excessive tilling and continuous cultivation all cause the earth to lose fertility, productivity and the ability to retain water—all of which endangers crops and therefore farmer incomes. Many trees’ species used in agroforestry are nitrogenfixing, replenishing this key nutrient to the soil.
Read MoreCrooked CreekMoose Lodge hosts fish & shrimp dinner
Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its first monthly fried fish and shrimp dinner of 2024 this coming Friday, January 5 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Guests may order fried fish, fried shrimp or a combination plate which also includes hushpuppies, French fries, coleslaw, vegetable, roll, dessert and a beverage.
Read MoreMoose Lodge hosts fish & shrimp dinnerBooks Closed for MC Taxes
Books have closed for 2022 Marion County personal and real estate taxes. Any real or personal property taxes paid after October 16 are considered delinquent and a 10 percent penalty will be applied.
Read MoreBooks Closed for MC TaxesCCCD DAVE FERGUSON SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Donald Austin CCCD Board Chairman announces, it is once again time to get geared up for the 2023-2024 Dave Ferguson Scholarship Award Contest...”MAY THE FOREST BE WITH YOU ALWAYS”. If you, your child or grandchild is a resident of Marion County Arkansas, Sophomore, Junior or Senior, with a grade point average of at least 2.5 and intend to follow a conservation related major at an Arkansas college or university, The Crooked Creek Conservation District and AACD would like to give you a chance to win $500.00 to $2000.00.
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