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PMVFD to hold BBQ Fundraiser

Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is holding a BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, June 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be ribs, pulled pork, smoked brisket, smoked chicken, Low County Bog, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and desserts. All proceeds go back to support the services and equipment needed for the Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. $12 for adults and $6 for kids 10 and under.
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MC Airport Board Meeting

Several concerned Marion County residents attended the May 22 meeting of the Marion County Regional Airport Board, its first meeting since the recent arrest of longtime Board Treasurer Doug Starkey. Charged with felony theft of property and abuse of office, Starkey’s arrest came after an investigation by the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division uncovered over $117,000 in Airport funds allegedly taken by Starkey. The investigation was commenced at the request of the 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney David Ethredge.
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J.B. HUNT, BNSF AND GMXT LAUNCH QUANTUM DE MÉXICO OR SERVICESENSITIVE FREIGHT DELIVERY

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO— J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America; BNSF Railway (BNSF), North America’s largest intermodal railroad; and GMXT, the largest rail provider in Mexico announced the launch of a new intermodal offering for Mexico businesses with service-sensitive freight delivery.
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Bull Shoals Losing Again

Just so everyone hears it from me. Today at 4:30 p.m. when I get off the river, I’ll be effectively resigning from Bull Shoals City Council. Throughout the last year I have had one goal, make a difference in this town so the next 20 years will look bright.
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