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Flippin /State Fish Art Contest
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.
Sheriff’s Report
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.
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield ranked among nation’s “Best Midsize Employers” of 2023
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.
No Board Meeting
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.
WEEKLY PRAYER
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.
Missing Mountain Home Teen Found
Aubrey A. Halliday, 17, went missing earlier this week and was found safe. Aubrey was reported missing from her residence in Mountain Home, Tuesday, April… Login to continue reading Login…
Community Holy Week in Marion County
Once again Community Holy Week brought churches together to worship. There was music, sermons, food, and fellowship. It was a phenomenal time when our local pastors told the story of Jesus’ journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.
Update from the MC Sheriff
It has been three months since we hit the ground running here at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. As is usually the case when stepping into a new position there is much to be learned and as we discover the “ins and outs” here, there is much more we find we WANT to accomplish. As I promised you transparency during my campaign, I wanted to take a moment to give you an update on what we have been up to in our first three months here: At the County level, there are some things not yet established for us. One being our 2023 budget. Even without an approved budget, you can be assured that we are going through ALL current spending from top to bottom and looking for cost-lowering options in every area of what we do here.