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Tempers and Temperatures Rise in Bull Shoals
by Cindy Wood Young Tempers flared during the first of two meetings of the Bull Shoals City Council last week. On June 27, a special meeting was called by three councilmen, Wes Phelan, Daryl Lindman, and Dino Giannini with the sole agenda item being consideration of an ordinance to return the “Citizen Comments” portion of each Council meeting to the end of each meeting.
BH, Penka Nominated as One of the Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas
MOUNTAIN HOME – Baxter Health is proud to announce that Tammy Penka, MSN, RN, Director of Quality, has been named one of the Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas. This recognition honors exceptional nurses who have made a significant impact on the lives of their patients and their communities.
Summer Fun Flippin Style
We greatly appreciate our Flippin Fire Department for cooling down the kiddos on this HOT HOT DAY yesterday. Everyone had a great time.
Saturday Storm Damage
Storms raced across Marion County Saturday and pictured here is a fallen tree snapping power lines. The power lines lay across Hwy. 14 North of Sailor Hollow Terrace. Entergy was enroute to restore power and clear the scene.
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Announces Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program Recipients
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is pleased to announce the grant recipients of the eighth annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. This program, which is administered by the Department and funded by the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas, provides funding assistance to build awareness for farmers markets and their vendors.
Moose Lodge hosts fish & shrimp dinner
Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its monthly all-u-can-eat fried fish and shrimp dinner Friday, July 7 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Guests may order fried fish, fried shrimp or a combination plate which also includes hushpuppies, French fries, coleslaw, vegetable, roll, dessert and a beverage.
Christmas Child
The North Central Arkansas Area Team with Operation Christmas Child is having a Pasta Palooza team Meet/ Greet at The Reach Center in Mountain Home, Saturday, July 8, 2023, from Noon-2 p.m. This event is open to the public and all those interested in hearing more about Operation Christmas Child are encouraged to stop by for a casual lunch and fellowship.
Welcome Ridge Band to perform July 8 at MOS Stage
Coming to our stage on July 8 is the Welcome Ridge Band. Welcome Ridge band is a local favorite, and they play a variety of country music.
Arvest Million Meals Campaign Helps Raise More than $71,000
YELLVILLE — Arvest is pleased to announce the bank’s 13th annual Million Meal’s campaign helped raise more than $71,000 to benefit six local food partners in Marion, Boone and Baxter counties. With the understanding that $1 can provide the equivalent of up to five meals through local food pantries, the annual Million Meals initiative raises money through special events and donations collected across the bank’s four-state footprint with the goal of providing at least one million meals to feed those in need.