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Flippin passes Mutual Aid ordinance

On Tuesday, June 21, the Flippin City Council met in the Courtroom at Flippin City Hall at 6 p.m. Joe Cantrall, Tony Ford, Heith Hogan, and Tim McEuen were present for the meeting. Jerald Marberry was absent from the meeting. Hogan led the council meeting by opening the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a short prayer.
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COOKING WITH MUMZY!

Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. This week has been busy, we had a long weekend in Memphis, that it put us behind on getting the paper out, but we got it. I hope everyone is enjoying the paper and how it is progressing. We are happy that things are going well and enjoy putting the newspaper together for everyone to enjoy. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always remember the Little Things.
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J.B. Hunt, Waymo add Wayfair to autonomous trucking

Lowell – J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, and Waymo, the leading autonomous driving technology developer, announced today the latest development in their collaboration on autonomous trucking technology will include a pilot delivering goods for J.B. Hunt customer Wayfair, one of the world’s largest destinations for the home.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Meet and Greet By Rosie Davenport Meet your local North Central Arkansas Team with Operation Christmas Child on July 16, 2022, at Holy Smokes BBQ in Mountain Home from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
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Mandatory OT for MC Road Department

The Marion County Quorum Court (MCQC or QC) met on Tuesday, June 14, to discuss overtime for the MC Road Department, hear reports from committees, departments, and boards within the county, as well as discuss proposed ordinances. In attendance was Rick White, Marty Nickels Mike Scrima, Joyce McCalla, Talon Vancuren, James Underwood, Claudia Brigham, Wesley Shipman and Brady Madden along with MC Judge, John Massey.
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Elderoscopy

Mammograms. Colonoscopy. Dental Cleanings. There are many diagnostic exams that we may not enjoy; however, we follow the prescribed regimen for our health and well-being. Health experts are encouraging families and older adults to take the same approach to a newly recommended examination that many adults are avoiding: the Elderoscopy.
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Summer

Is summer here early? Officially, the start was just last week on the June 21. However, it seems that the hot dry days started earlier this year than what we are used to. What does this have to do with conservation you ask? Are your pastures and livestock prepared for the heat and dry weather?
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