SLOW DOWN!
Robert Lyons, Editor of the Mountaineer Echo It is that time of year. School is starting back, and students will be out walking to the local schools.
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BH Celebrates Grand Opening Of Newly Remodeled 5 South
courtesy of Baxter Health Mountain Home – Today, Baxter Health celebrated the grand opening of the newly remodeled Baxter Health Auxiliary 5 South Surgical Services nursing unit at an open house attended by hospital leadership, local dignitaries and Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation donors. The patient- centric remodel included the addition of 6 new patient rooms and an expanded waiting room.
Read MoreBH Celebrates Grand Opening Of Newly Remodeled 5 SouthHow do you benefit from government?
submitted by Nikki Heck I cannot answer that for every level or every office of government, but I can explain how you benefit from the Commissioner of State Lands Office, both collectively and individually. If you attend public school, visit the library, are sent to most hospitals or drive on public roads, you benefit from this office.
Read MoreHow do you benefit from government?Candidates for City Offices
On Wednesday, August 3, the filing period opened for candidates to file for city offices. Bull Shoals, Flippin, Pyatt and Yellville had candidates sign names to run for offices in the General Election on November 8, 2022.
Read MoreCandidates for City OfficesBiden Administration Announces Steps Hud Programs
Submitted Marcia L. Fudge, Secretary, HUD WASHINGTON, D.C.
Read MoreBiden Administration Announces Steps Hud ProgramsFSD Prepares for New School Year
On Thursday, July 28, the Flippin School Board met to discuss the start of the Flippin School District (FSD) start of the 2022-23 school year. Kelvin Hudson, Tracie Luttrel, Dale Horn, and Gregg Yarbrough were in attendance, along with board members Curt Bryant, Roger Leonard, Stacie Goldsmith, Bryan Benedict and Brent Mitchell.
Read MoreFSD Prepares for New School YearHarper and Berry on Local History
It is always interesting to learn more about where you live. Bull Shoals Library has books for those interested in Bull Shoals and Marion County written by authors who knew those places well.
Read MoreHarper and Berry on Local HistoryVETERAN’S CALENDAR
The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville held its monthly meeting July 14, 2022. Meeting was called to order by Dustin Beals, Commander, at 6 p.m.
Read MoreVETERAN’S CALENDARCOMMUNITY EVENTS
submitted by Tommy Johnson An old philosopher once said that “As you get older, time moves faster, and you’ll get slower.” That holds true except for the Y-S Class of 1972 who held their 50th Class Reunion July 29-30. Since graduation, the class of 48 graduates have lost 8 fellow classmates, but 27 of them along with spouses, and 5 others who did not graduate in 1972 but were a meaningful part of the class, moved rapidly to come together to remember, reflect, laugh, and enjoy.
Read MoreCOMMUNITY EVENTSToxic Exposure Legislation Awaits President’s Signature
Washington–– Landmark legislation championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to deliver all eras of toxic-exposed veterans their earned Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits is headed to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
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