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August 18, 2023, at the Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts, The Flippin/Cotter Band will take the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. This is a free event.

by Sherri Hinrichs, Executive Director Observed each year on August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day seeks to bring awareness to one of the world’s most urgent health crises…deaths from overdose, one that unfortunately is on the rise, especially since the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

By Cindy Wood Young Students in most area schools will be starting the new school year sometime this week. And, again, it’s causing me to stroll down the proverbial “memory lane.” I was one of those kids who could hardly wait each summer for school to get out so I would be free to spend the days having adventures, riding my beloved bike with my ride-or-die friend, Vickie, and more.

The Marion County Fair begins Tuesday, September 12 and will conclude Saturday, September 16 at the Marion County Fairgrounds. School Day is Thursday, September 14, at 9 a.m.

by Mark Shockley, President, Three Rivers Chapter of the Arkansas Archaeological Society A.A.S The monthly meeting of the Three Rivers Chapter of the Arkansas Archaeological Society will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26 at the Don W.

Bartlett, Danny Dewayne - Booking Date: 8/13/2023 5:55:00 p.m.; Charges: Domestic Battery 3rd degree, Endangering the welfare of a Minor-3rd, Aggravated Assault Bond: $500.00, $580.00 Smithee, Joshua Shane - Booking Date: 8/13/2023 5:52:00 p.m.; Charges: Bond: $0.00 Dyke, Michael James - Booking Date: 8/11/2023 7:42:00 p.m.

The City of Flippin is currently accepting applications for the position of patrol officer. If interested in the position, We Encourage You to Apply! You can pick up an application from City Hall in Flippin located at 239 East Main Street, or visit our website www.flippincity.com If unable to obtain an application, contact our office and request one to be emailed to you.

The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville held its monthly meeting July 13, 2023. Meeting was called to order at 1800 hours by Dustin Beals Commander.

Lands Office LITTLE ROCK – The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Boone, Marion, Newton and Searcy Counties raised over $266 thousand; the Commissioner of State Lands announced. The regional auction drew 95 registered bidders, who purchased 92 of 96 parcels for $266,895.30.