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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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The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Read MoreMC Republican Committee Meeting ScheduledLions Easter Egg Hunt Saturday in Rand Park
This coming Saturday, April 4, the annual Calico Rock Lions Club sponsored Easter Egg Hunt will be returning to beautiful Rand Park.
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Billy Hines of Lakeview
Billy Joe Hines, 46, of Lakeview, passed away at his home with his family by his side on March 25, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Kathy Hendricks.
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Artisans Market on the Square during 64th Annual Folk Festival
MOUNTAIN VIEW - Artisans Market on the Square during the 64th Annual Folk Festival, Mountain View, April 17-18, 2026, features arts and crafts from Arkansas Craft Guild members and guests. A self-published author, beautiful jewelry and pottery, Ozark woodcrafts, quilts, glass beads, stained glass, whipped candles, and leather bags, the makers invite all to browse their handmade works.
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Burn Ban for Marion County
Due to extremely dangerous and dry conditions in Marion County and weather and rapid drying conditions, it has become necessary to ban all outdoor burning in Marion County.
Read MoreBurn Ban for Marion CountyWhat the New Farm Bill Means for the Yellville Food Closet
By Tim Kelly Major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) became law on July 4, 2025 as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and their effects are already being felt in Marion County.
Read MoreWhat the New Farm Bill Means for the Yellville Food ClosetVA releases annual suicide report
VA recently released the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which analyzes Veteran suicide from 2001 to 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.
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