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The next show is May 15, 2026, at Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts and will start at 7 to 9 p.m. Allen Hurt has been entertaining music fans since an early age and has written over 1500 original songs, known for his unique tenor vocals that would become his trademark sound. Over the years, Allen has become popular world-wide. His music has been featured on radio and television stations around the globe. Performing an exciting mix of traditional and contemporary Country music, his career has crossed paths with top music icons, like his longtime mentor, The Country Showman, Porter Wagoner. Allen also toured with and shared the stage with the legendary Ray Price for many years. He shared the stage with other greats like Gene Watson, Johnny Lee, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Jerry Reed, Johnny Bush and many more. As a Grammy Award winner, his musical talents have also earned him 14 Gold and 2 Double Platinum music awards. He was inducted into the Texas Music Stars Hall of Fame in 2007. He received The Texas Music Legends Award in 2010. He was inducted into the Gatesville Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in 2012 and received the Hall of Fame Entertainer of The Year for 2013, Male Vocalist of The Year for 2014, Male Vocalist of the year for 2015 and the distinguished Texas Star Award for 2016. Allen was inducted into the Louisiana Legacy of Stars Hall of Fame in 2017. This Theater is run by donations. From the Friday and Saturday shows to the Monday night shows. These musicians love to come and play at this venue, but we need the surrounding communities to show your support. The theater is non-profit. We still need some volunteers to help with the concessions and with general things. So, if you are thinking about helping, please reach out by email or on the Facebook page. We are also looking for sponsors for the Friday and Saturday night shows; we have forms in the theater or contact us and will email a form to you. Did we tell you about this cost? It’s FREE we do pass the bucket at intermission to collect donations. We want people to come and listen to all types of music and to visit the musicians. Do not forget Ted’s Lil Opry on Monday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. We hope to see you at the theater. Any questions call Sandy Evans 870-405-6747

Marion County Road Department will be temporarily closing MC 4017 to through traffic beginning Tuesday, May 5 for repairs. Public will be informed when road is open again. Signs have been posted advising of road closure.

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By Michaela Jarvis James Hand is a Ph.D. candidate at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University, a Department of Defense SMART scholarship awardee and, most recently, the recipient of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)/Stevens Institute Doctoral Award. The award is presented annually to just two Ph.D. students worldwide, recognizing their research for its innovation and its potential to advance systems engineering. Hand’s research focus? The behaviors and strategies of insects – and how those behaviors could translate into engineering designs for drones and robotics. Hand says he particularly enjoys studying insect behavior because it is completely outside of his field of engineering.

By Taylor Lynch Yellville-Summit High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter continued its tradition of excellence at the Arkansas FBLA State Leadership Conference held in Little Rock.