MC Republican Committee Meeting Scheduled
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
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Lions 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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Thank You MC!
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the residents of Marion County for your trust and support. Serving our community is an honor, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue this work.
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Tina Hall joins ACF as Chief Communications Officer
LITTLE ROCK – Tina Hall has joined Arkansas Community Foundation as its chief communications officer—providing leadership for branding, marketing and communications to advance the organization’s philanthropic mission of community development.
Read MoreTina Hall joins ACF as Chief Communications OfficerMaking 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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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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