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ATU FSL students gain insight at conference

Six Arkansas Tech University students attended the 2024 Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values (AFLV) Central conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, during the first weekend in February. Jacob Allen of Pine Bluff, Tucker Cramm of Irving, Texas, Kiara Doshier of Yellville, Chloe Karnes of West Fork, Ellie Riddle of Damascus and Bryce Smith of Bryant represented ATU fraternity and sorority life at the conference, which drew approximately 2,400 college students from around the United States.

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Marion County Jury

Marion County Jurors on the PINK Panel do NOT need to report on Monday, February 12, 2024. The next time they are to report is Monday, March 25, 2024. All Jurors need to be sure to call the night before all Jury dates to confirm service.

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Baxter-Marion RWA to meet

There will be a meeting of all members of Baxter-Marion Rural Water Association on Wednesday March 27, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. All members are invited we will be discussing future plans to increase our user base.: Please come if at all possible.

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BH Auxiliary Fundraiser

Baxter Health Auxiliary will hold a 2-day Auxiliary Fundraiser- Linens Fair. There will be blankets, quilts, Sherpa throws, bamboo memory foam pillows, and all sizes and colors of bed linens available on Monday, February 26 from 7:00 a.m.

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Catching up with Y-S Schools

The Yellville-Summit Middle School, Y-S Middle School, had a fantastic week of academic competitions. Carter Metcalf won 1st place in the Marion County Spelling Bee and will go on to compete at the Arkansas State Spelling Bee scheduled March 9. Two years in a roll, way to go, Carter. Braden Walker was runner-up at the Marion County. Y-S Middle School was well represented in the Marion County Spelling Bee.

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Scholarships Available for Arkansas Students

Little Rock – Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. Some scholarships are designated for graduates of a particular high school or those who plan to attend a particular college. Others are based on extracurricular activities or intended college majors.

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TLP The Play That Goes Wrong

Cindy Young Twin Lakes Playhouse kicks off its 2024 season with The Play That Goes Wrong. Directed by Anne Johnson, this production has been called “part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes.” It features a play within a play and follows the Conley Drama Society’s Pictured left to right, front row: Symphony Fox, Olivia Wolfe, Rhonda Hardcastle, and Gabe Potter. Back row: Mike Johnson, Steve Fox, Josh Donner, and Trey Wentworth.

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