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by Robert Lyons Thursday, June 1, the Marion County Budget Committee met to discuss potential ordinances to be sent to the Marion County Quorum Court Meeting on Tuesday, June 13. Marty Nickels chaired the meeting in the absence of Joyce McCalla, committee chairperson.

The Yellville-Summit High School Athletic Department is hosting the a Two-Man Scramble benefit golf tournament at Diamond Hills Country Club. The Tournament is scheduled for June 10, with check-in at 8:00 a.m.

Meet our Director, Janie Pugsley, MSN, RN! She has been a nurse for 33-years and enjoys everyday working with the Baxter Health Home Health team! She spends her personal time fishing, working outside, and loving six grandchildren. When asked about Baxter Health Home Health department she stated that she has never seen a group more dedicated to our organization, patients, and each other.

Submitted by Cheryl Blasdel, Flippin Art Teacher Flippin High School Senior, Miss Sarah (Sadie) Akers was awarded a $1,000.00 memorial scholarship in honor of Geraldine. L.

“Our prayers are with the family of Rep. Marion Berry, whose service to Arkansas and our country will be felt for generations. Marion was a farmer who wore his passion for Arkansas and agriculture on his sleeve. He never backed down from a fight for what was right and was a true advocate for Arkansas farmers and ranchers. He was truly one of a kind and our state and nation are better today as a result of his many contributions and service to our country.”

Friday- Partly cloudy with a high near 90 degrees and a low of 67 decrees. Saturday- P.M.

Little Rock — Bill Gossage has been named Chief External Affairs Officer for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI).

LITTLE ROCK - The State of Arkansas lost one of its most dedicated public servants, Congressman Robert Marion Berry (1942 - 2023). From Stuttgart, Arkansas, Berry was first elected as city alderman in Gillett and later became an influential member of Congress, serving on the Veterans Affairs.