Shop Local for the Holidays Shout Out
We would like to show our appreciation to all the local businesses that advertise with us here at the Mountain Echo.
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Arkansas’ higher education: state barely crosses 50% graduation threshold
A new study has revealed the states with the lowest college graduation rates, naming Alaska as having the worst rate in the country. The data, done by SEO agency Hennessey Digital, looked at the graduation rates across all colleges in each state according to the latest available data from US National Center For Education Statistics (IPEDS).
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UCA offers ISTE Certification
CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) has officially earned approval to offer International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification for Educators through its Instructional Technology (ITEC) graduate program – making UCA one of only six universities in the nation to achieve this distinction.
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The 19th annual November potluck dinner meeting of the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association will be held Thursday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m., in the old Yellville-Summit cafeteria.
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OPEN HOUSE AT THE CABOOSE
The Marion County Arkansas Heritage Society (MCAHS) will host a Holiday Sale and Open House on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All books and ornaments will be discounted 10% and there will be a special table of deeply discounted books, just in time for holiday gift giving.
Read MoreOPEN HOUSE AT THE CABOOSESpecial Election in MC
By Echo Staff The Marion County has decided to have a special election Thursday, November 18, 2025. This special election was approved by the Marion County Government and is to establish a tax, only, to benefit the jail maintenance and needs of the Law Enforcement in Marion County.
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The Importance of Family Businesses Includes:
They are the cornerstone of most national economies, creating jobs and driving inno vation. Family firms take a long-term view, focus on improvement and innovation, and build loyal stakeholder relationships. They outperform non-family firms in terms of revenue and employment.
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Veterans Day at MCAHS
The Marion County Arkansas Heritage Society thanks and honors all our veterans!
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9 Things You Need to Know About the Purple Heart Medal
On August 7, Purple Heart Day, the nation pauses to acknowledge and remember the sacrifices made by the brave members of our military.
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