This Week in Marion County
The week ahead is going to busier than normal. The Editor will attend Fireworks displays, feature a business in Yellville, Flippin and Bull Shoals and take photos for the upcoming Farm Family of Year.
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Breathe It In
Let’s live our lives in the moment, And never miss a chance to smile! Enjoy each step as we’re walking, Whether it’s a block or a mile. Because some days are easy, Sometimes our lives go just right.
Mr. Field
He stuck his head out the truck window and hollered, “Get that cow to the barn and let’s check her out, something is wrong with her!” Now, I wasn’t doubting the man in the pin striped overalls, for I was a young man, and he was an elder. But I had been raised around cattle my life to date, and I didn’t see anything wrong with her. Her head wasn’t hanging low, ears were erect, she looked good to me. Yet, I did what I was told. So, I walked her to the barn, curious about what he had seen, that I hadn’t, and didn’t. The first thing we did was check her temperature, sure enough she had a low fever. I responded in quick fashion, “Alright, Mr. Field, how did you know there was something wrong with this cow?” His response? “She was only chewing her cud about twenty times, should have been closer to fifty.” What a lesson I learned that day, for he was correct. Many of you folks, including myself, have milked cows, but Fred Field from Elk Creek, Missouri, was a dairyman; there is a huge difference.
Gardening Under a Black Walnut Tree
Wilting, yellow leaves, or stunted growth means it is time to look around your landscape and surrounding landscapes for clues. A common cause of these symptoms is the black walnut tree.
State Capitol Exhibit to Celebrate 100 Years of Arkansas State Parks
LITTLE ROCK – In partnership with the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston would like to welcome the public to the State Capitol to view the newest exhibit celebrating 100 Years of Arkansas State Parks.
Yellville Pee-Wee Football
Charlie Melton, Coach Yellville Pee-Wee Football and Cheer forms can be picked up starting July 6 at the Yellville City Hall. The deadline for signups is July 24. Anyone interested in helping coach either third-fourth grand team or fifth-sixth grade team will need to fill out the coach’s application and return it to City Hall. Question can be sent to Charlie Melton at coachm@yahoo.com
Marion County Rep Comm to meet
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, July 13, 2023, upstairs in the Marion County Courthouse at 7:00 pm. The public and members are invited to attend.
Arkansas Weekly Gas Price Update
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.07/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 126.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
This Week at the MCSO
Gregg L. Alexander, MC Sheriff Deputies responded to seventy-eight calls for service that included two domestic disturbances, four well-being checks, and six unwanted persons calls.
Arkansas
Little Rock– The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance is pleased to host USDAFNS Administrator Cindy Long on Thursday, July 13. Administrator Long›s visit to Arkansas aims to show support for the USDA-FNS Summer Food Service Program, which was enhanced by the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (also referred to as the omnibus spending bill). During her visit, she will observe a newly authorized rural non-congregate summer meal site at Searcy School District and SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) programs at Our House in Little Rock.