News

NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA - The following local students made the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at St. Olaf College.

Jamie Moody, EAST Initiative Director of Marketing & Communications – The EAST Initiative on Wednesday announced the opening of second round applications for consideration in awarding the Department of Secondary Education/ Arkansas Department of Education-EAST Grant. Startup funding is available for at least 10 new programs for the 2024-2025 school year in addition to the programs selected in December, said Tami Baker, EAST’s Director of New Program Growth.

Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its first monthly fried fish and shrimp dinner of 2024 this coming Friday, February 2nd 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.

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the following appointments: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Hannah Ray, Little Rock, to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Term expires January 14, 2030.

Simmons, David Kyle Arrested: 1/27/2024 9:42:00 p.m. Charges: Failure to Appear Misdemeanor, Failure to Appear Bond: $665.00, $3,795.84 Guiltner, James Hayton Arrested: 1/26/2024 3:17:00 p.m.

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.

LITTLE ROCK – The freezing weather may have prevented citizens from appearing in person at three public hearings held by the Arkansas Broadband Office to gather input about plans to expand and improve Internet access in the state. However, there is still time to submit comments.