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Questions Mount Over Tax Filings, Penalties, and Donor Secrecy

March 18, 2026

BULL SHOALS — The Mountain Echo identified new public records and recent statements by city officials have raised significant questions about Bull Shoals’ handling of federal and state payroll tax filings, late penalties, and the city’s refusal to identify a private donor who paid more than $4,300 in IRS penalties on the city’s behalf.

Manson Family

March 18, 2026

From left to right: Steven L. Manson, Steven M. Manson, Dezerae S. Manson.

March 18, 2026

By Gregg L. Alexander, Marion County Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the arrest of Steven M. Manson (35 YOM), Steven L. Manson (56 YOM), and Dezerae S. Manson (19 YOF), all of Yellville, on charges of Rape, a Class “Y” Felony, Incest, a Class “C” Felony, Sexual Assault 2nd Degree, a Class “B” Felony, Conduct Constituting Conspiracy, a Class “A” Felony, Coercion, a Class “A” Misdemeanor, and being an Habitual Offender.

March 18, 2026

The first 2026 dinner meeting of the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association will be held Tuesday, March 31, at 6:30 in the Yellville-Summit cafeteria.

Local Girls Seek Community Support For National Talent Opportunity

March 11, 2026

YELLVILLE — Two local young talents from Yellville have been selected to attend the prestigious Passport to Discovery national talent development program, an invitation-only event held at a Disney resort property where participants perform in front of industry professionals including agents, casting directors, and managers.

NAC Announces Foundation Scholarship Opportunities for Upcoming Year

March 11, 2026

HARRISON - It is scholarship season at North Arkansas College, and the college is now coordinating with area high schools to prepare for next year’s scholarship awards. Through the Northark Foundation, a variety of private scholarships are available to help students pursue their educational goals.

BANK OF 1889 CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF WG LIVE TELLER FACILITY

March 11, 2026

WESTERN GROVE - BANK OF 1889, a trusted leader in community banking since 1889, is thrilled to officially open our Live Teller facility in Western Grove, Arkansas.

March 11, 2026

Our upcoming Blood Drive is just one month away. The drive will take place on April 9 and now is a great time to get signed up.

March 11, 2026

Republican Marion County Treasurer Cyndi Mueller 1,415 votes Amber Knowles 1,168 votes Republican Justice of the Peace-District 9 Miles Wellein 211 votes John Rosenthal 162 votes The 0.25% Sales and Use Tax failed 844 votes for and 2,417 votes against.

March 11, 2026

Marion County will hold a Depository Board meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in the courtroom of the Court Complex Building.

News

Questions Mount Over Tax Filings, Penalties, and Donor Secrecy

Manson Family

3 Manson Family members Arrested on multiple charges

Marion County Cattlemen meeting

Local Girls Seek Community Support For National Talent Opportunity

NAC Announces Foundation Scholarship Opportunities for Upcoming Year

BANK OF 1889 CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF WG LIVE TELLER FACILITY

Upcoming Blood Drive – April 9

Election Results

Marion County Depository Board to meet