Pictured at the top of page: From left to right: Zoey S., Kate S., Makayla D.( back), Emberlynn S.(black shirt), Aurora G., Aspen S.( stroller), Kenneth S., Daniel S., Ashley S., Nik S.( back green shirt), Jesse C., Felicia C., Nick F., Marley K., Hannah K., Dixie K.
Saturday, April 15, Kidspiration presented an Autism awareness local community walk to educate Marion County and the surrounding areas about autism. By educating the public, Kidspiration attempted to help ease the pain of the day-to-day lives of the children suffering with Autism.
By Carla Purdome, MC Collector Marion County Tax Collector, Carla Purdome, wants to remind taxpayers that their statements will have a new look therefore wording and format are different. There is a line that reads “Specials or Lien” this line should only read “Specials” as the Collector doesn’t deal with liens.
Photo submitted by Flippin Art Department Pictured here are Flippin Middle and High School students who currently have artwork competing in the Wildlife Forever State Fish Art Contest in Bear Lake, Minnesota. From left to right, Back row, Emma Cook, grade 8; Jayden Smith, grade7; Dylan Merrill grade 7; Kallie Darrigan, grade 7; Cameron Thomas, grade 9; Front row, left to right, Lily Brown, grade 7; Abi Washburn, grade 7; and Grace Johnston, grade 8.
Gregg Alexander, Marion County Sheriff For the week, Marion County Deputies responded to one hundred seven (107) calls for service and took sixteen (16) incident reports. Officers responded to six (6) domestic calls, took eight (8) theft reports and provided ten (10) wellbeing checks. Deputies made one (1) felony and four (4) misdemeanor arrests. A deputy graduated from basic training at the Law Enforcement Training Academy in Pocahontas. Investigators opened four (4) felony case investigations, completed affidavits and applied for arrest warrants for two (2) suspects charged with one (1) felony each. Investigators conducted six (6) interviews related to ongoing investigations and assisted in the search for a local runaway.
Kerri Nettles, Arkansas BC&BS LITTLE ROCK — Forbes magazine again includes Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield among its list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. The company ranks 33rd in the nation in 2023, up 66 spots from 2022.
The Marion County Airport Board, MCAB, currently has no plans to hold a board meeting during the month of April. The MCAB plans to keep the public aware of future meetings as the meetings are announced.
My Heavnly Father, Bless the cities in Marion County, Marion County, Our Residents and the State of Arkansas. We ask for you guidance in our daily tasks. We ask you walk with the children and keep them safe, while helping our leaders make good decisions. We ask all in Jesus name, Amen.