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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.

Little Rock– The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance is pleased to host USDAFNS Administrator Cindy Long on Thursday, July 13. Administrator Long›s visit to Arkansas aims to show support for the USDA-FNS Summer Food Service Program, which was enhanced by the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (also referred to as the omnibus spending bill). During her visit, she will observe a newly authorized rural non-congregate summer meal site at Searcy School District and SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) programs at Our House in Little Rock.

by Pat Bergman Warren and Charlotte Tufts are part of the Yellville Farmers Market, which is held in front of the Marion County Courthouse in Yellville. They came to Marion County in 1994, to buy land.

Gregg L. Alexander, MC Sheriff Deputies responded to seventy-eight calls for service that included two domestic disturbances, four well-being checks, and six unwanted persons calls.

Submitted by Cassie Gilley All children in grades K-6 are invited to VBS at New Hope Baptist Church in Yellville, Arkansas, during the week of July 10-14, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.07/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 126.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Friday-Partly cloudy with a high near 85 degrees and a low of 66 decrees with a slight chance of rain. Saturday- Partly cloudy with a high of 88 degrees and a low near 68 degrees.

The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, July 13, 2023, upstairs in the Marion County Courthouse at 7:00 pm. The public and members are invited to attend.