Meeting scheduled
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, November 10, 2022, upstairs in the Marion County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. The public and members are invited to attend.
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STATE CAPITOL WEEK IN REVIEW
LITTLE ROCK – A panel of three federal judges dismissed portions of a lawsuit filed against state officials, in which plaintiffs argue that the legislature violated the federal Voting Rights Act last year when it drew new maps for the state’s four Congressional districts. The lawsuit contends that the new map dilutes the strength of African American voters by splitting Pulaski County among three separate Congressional Districts.
Read MoreSTATE CAPITOL WEEK IN REVIEWLEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Did you know that out of the over 400,000 children and teens in foster care in the United States, over 100,000 of them are waiting to be adopted? Right now, there are 292 children in Arkansas whose parents’ parental rights have been terminated and are currently seeking a forever family. November is National Adoption Month.
Read MoreLEGISLATIVE UPDATEMCQC considers legislation
The Marion County Quorum Court met Tuesday, October 11 in the Marion County Courthouse to discuss 16 proposed ordinances, hear reports from elected officials and committees. Justices Brady Madden, Claudia Brigham, Mike Scrima, Wesley Shipman, Rick White, Joyce McCalla, James Underwood and Marty Nickels were in attendance. Justice Talon Vancuren and Judge John Massey were absent from the meeting.
Read MoreMCQC considers legislationFirst 9 Weeks Honor Roll
At Yellville-Summit Elementary would like to congratulate students from the elementary school that have achieved the highest grades in the school. The first semester is sometimes the hardest because students are coming back to school after being out of school for the Summer after going through the “Summer Slide”.
Read MoreFirst 9 Weeks Honor RollBAXTER HEALTH AUXILIARY DONATES NEW AMBULANCES TO HOSPITAL
Mountain Home - The Baxter Health Auxiliary has generously donated yet another pair of new ambulances to the Baxter Health EMS Fleet. The Baxter Health Auxiliary has supported the fundraising arm of the hospital since 1962, providing ongoing financial support to the hospital in various forms to meet critical needs within the community.
Read MoreBAXTER HEALTH AUXILIARY DONATES NEW AMBULANCES TO HOSPITALFall Tips for Yards and Gardens
It is that time of year when we think we are done with our garden or possibly the dreaded leaves and what do I do with them problem arises. Leaves will be discussed in a later article, so this article will be more of a general discussion of yard and garden work that can be done in the fall.
Read MoreFall Tips for Yards and GardensEarly Voting in Marion County
The General Election is Tuesday, November 8. Early voting began on Monday, October 24.
Read MoreEarly Voting in Marion CountyAmerican Legion Minutes
The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville held the monthly meeting October 13, 2022. Meeting was called to order at 1800 hours by Dustin Beals, Commander Opening pray was given by Teddy Beaudin, Chaplain.
Read MoreAmerican Legion MinutesBrigham for JP District 8
Justice Of The Peace District 8 Conservative Republican Experienced Problem Solver Putting Tax Payers First Claudia Brigham Works For You! I am a fourth generation Marion County resident who has served as a Republican Marion County Justice of the Peace (JP) of District 8 for the past six years. It has not always been easy. Hard decisions have had to be made, and some were not popular, but I am proud to say that the county is in better financial shape now than it was when I was first elected. This is due to the hard work of a great team of JP’s.
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