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LITTLE ROCK - Shana Peek, of Pyatt, has been named to the Spring 2023 Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. UA Little Rock recognizes superior academic performance at the end of each semester.

The Calico Rock Lions club will once again bring the community and surrounding area their annual Fourth of July Rayvon Cantrell Fireworks Extravaganza on Monday (July 3) evening, at dusk in Earl King Park off state highway 56 in Calico Rock. The event never fails to entertain all those who attend, young and old alike.

Earn your GED! Free classes are 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m.

Friday- Partly cloudy with a high near 88 degrees and a low of 66 decrees with a slight chance of rain. Saturday- Scattered storms with a high of 92 degrees and a low near 70 degrees.

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.

is open Wednesdays and Friday from 9 – 11 a.m. We are open ever Saturday 9 – 10 a.m.

Rent the American Legion “Hut” for any occasion. For prices and scheduling, call John Laubenstein at 209-598-7271 .

Norman Alcorn was born in these Ozark hills June 12, 1921. He didn’t hesitate in speaking his mind on the issue. “Why, when it comes to workin’ a garden, I would rather have a Jenny than seven horses.” Although I had heard such before, he explained his reasoning in convincing detail.