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Tax-Free Weekend

As summer winds down and the excitement of a new school year builds, families across the state are planning for the added expense of back-to-school shopping. This year, consumers are expected to spend close to $600 per child on clothes, shoes, and school supplies.
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Notice to the public

Attention Citizens and Guests of Marion County, there will be an upcoming road closure to thru traffic for repairs. Where: Marion County Road 8060 from CCC Access to Jimmie’s Creek Bridge.
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Arkansas AG

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing his office will hold its inaugural Human Trafficking Summit in October and that registration is open: “Human trafficking is a reprehensible crime that preys on our most vulnerable Arkansans. It disregards human dignity, exploits the innocent and shatters lives.
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State Auditor, former Treasurer Milligan Issues Statement on Death of State Treasurer Mark Lowery

Little Rock – Auditor of State Dennis Milligan, who took office on Jan. 10th, issued the following statement today regarding the death of his successor, State Treasurer Mark Lowery: “I am shocked and disheartened to hear of the passing of State Treasurer Mark Lowery. The death of a fellow Constitutional officer and public servant is terrible news to hear.
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MCQC Handles Business

The Marion County Quorum Court met Tuesday, July 11, at 6 p.m., in the Marion County Court Complex to accept reports from the committees, elected officials and consider potential ordinances for Marion County. Justices Rolin Hutching, Mike Scrima, Marty Nickels, Joyce McCalla, Rick White, Talon Vancuren, Claudia Brigham and Wesley Shipman were in attendance along with Jason Stumph, Marion County Judge and John Russo, Marion County Attorney.
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