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Safe Digging

By Danni Hoefer, Chief of Staff Arkansas Public Service Commission Announces National Safe Digging Month the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) announces that April has been designated as “National Safe Digging Month.” Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation on April 2, 2026, recognizing April as National Safe Digging Month in Arkansas.
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Burn Ban Lifted

YELLVILLE - Jason Stumph, Marion County Judge, lifted the burn ban effective April 4, 2026, for Marion County. Significant rain fell throughout Marion County and more rain is expected during the next week.
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Making Every Dollar Count

In a year when grocery prices seem to rise faster than paychecks, many Marion County families are looking for ways to stretch their food dollars. At the Yellville Area Food Closet (YAFC), we see those challenges up close every week. We also see something else: the creativity and resilience of neighbors who manage tight budgets without sacrificing nutrition or dignity. Here are some simple, effective strategies families tell us make a real difference at the checkout line.
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Sheriff’s Notes

It saddens me that some have started reading and responding to an article that was published by a local media outlet in reference to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
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