News

Little Rock – When Treasurer of State Dennis Milligan took office in 2015, one of the first things he did was conduct an in-depth review of the investment policies of the state, to become fully knowledgeable of the types of investments that were allowed under law. “We’re limited in the types of investments that we can make, and for good reason.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Menu is Subject to Change Monday: Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk, Tuesday: Breakfast: Frudel, Or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken and Noodles, Green Peas, Baby Carrots and Ranch, Frozen Fruit Cup, Hot Roll, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Wednesday: Breakfast: Pizza, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Strawberry Cup, Biscuit, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Thursday: Breakfast: Yogurt Parfait, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Spaghetti, Side Salad, Applesauce, Italian Bread, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Friday: Breakfast: Biscuit with Gravy, Or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Pizza, Crispito, Yogurt, Tortilla Chips/Salsa, Seasoned Corn, Celery Sticks and Ranch, Banana, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk This institution is an equal opportunity provider, Menu is Subject to Change Monday: Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk, Tuesday: Breakfast: Frudel, Or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken and Noodles, Green Peas, Baby Carrots and Ranch, Frozen Fruit Cup, Hot Roll, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Wednesday: Breakfast: Pizza, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Strawberry Cup, Biscuit, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Thursday: Breakfast: Yogurt Parfait, Or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Spaghetti, Side Salad, Applesauce, Italian Bread, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Friday: Breakfast: Biscuit with Gravy, Or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Pizza, Crispito, Yogurt, Tortilla Chips/Salsa, Seasoned Corn, Celery Sticks and Ranch, Banana, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Meal Prices: Breakfast; Adult $2.00, Milk $.40, Juice $.40.

On Wednesday, September 21, Mountain Home is hosting the AAA 5-A West Boys & Girls Conference High School Golf Championship, and they need volunteers to keep score for groups and help maintain pace of play. Volunteers would need to report to Big Creek by 7:30 a.m. that day, and play will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Please contact the Big Creek golf shop at 870-425-8815 or Andy Wescoat 870-321-4653 to sign up or for more information. Thank you and Go Bombers.

The Arkansas Razorbacks hosted the South Carolina Gamecocks is the season opening Southeastern Conference game on Saturday, September 10, in Fayetteville at 11 a.m. The game was nationally broadcast on ESPN.

The Friends of the Marion County Library (FOMCL) will have hundreds of books for sale at the Book, Bake, and Yard Sale on September 22, 23, and 24 at the Yellville VFW Legion Hut. Books of many genres will be priced at $.50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hardbacks.

Show us what you’ve got at the annual Turkey Trot lip sync contest! The event will be held on Friday, October 14, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the Turkey Trot stage. It is open to ALL AGES from preschool to adults! There will be four divisions in the lip sync: elementary (PreK-4th grade), middle school (5th-8th grades), high school (9th-12th grades), and adults (ages 18+). All area residents are encouraged to participate.

On Thursday, September 29, the Marion County Health Unit will conduct a free clinic to issue flu shots. The clinic is scheduled to be a drive-thru clinic, weather permitting, at 707 HWY 202 West in Yellville. The Clinic will be open from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The flu shot is available at no cost. Please bring you insurance card if you have one. For more information call (870) 449-4259. Get prepared for Flu Season by getting the Flu Shot at the Marion County Health Unit at no charge.