News

Saturday, July 1, is the six-month mark since taking office as your Sheriff here at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO). The time has certainly gone by quickly as each day seems to bring new challenges or new opportunities for learning. As an update, here are some highlights of what we have been working on: We are still in the process of solidifying a 2023 budget. There are many challenges from the cost of everything going up (as you well know), to maintaining a facility of this nature, as well as providing for the medical and daily needs of inmates. We have been digging into the details of these expenses and implementing processes and procedures to keep those costs down as much as possible.

In Marion County and the United States, time passes by, and little attention is paid to the little everyday things. Everyday please take a moment to seek out something that makes life better for you.

The week ahead is going to busier than normal. The Editor will attend a special City Council Meeting, an important Committee Meeting, and start preparing for the Independance Day festivities around the area.

Monday, July 3 at 12:00 p.m. Flippin Fireworks Festival Hickey Park, Flippin Come on out to celebrate our nation’s independence at the Annual Flippin Fireworks Festival in Hickey Park across from the Flippin Walmart.

by Robert Lyons The Cotter School Board met Thursday, June 22, at 7 p.m. to discuss board reorganization, financial reports and student transfers for the Cotter School District (CSD). Allen Franks, Luke Walker, Jimmy Morgan, Cameron Ross and Russel Duggins were in attendance along with James Jones, superintendent.

6, 13, 20, 27 June: Crafting @ The Post every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Friday-Mostly Sunny with a high near 106 degrees and a low of 72 decrees with a slight chance of rain. Saturday- Scattered storms with a high of 93 degrees and a low near 72 degrees.