Chuck Little Estate Auction
Chuck Little lived in Marion County for nearly 15 years, he was a good friend and neighbor to those who knew him. His lifestyle of giving will now live on with the children at St.
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USDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership
Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for proposals for the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership to improve forest health on public and private lands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Forest Service are seeking the proposals from partners by Aug. 5, 2022, for fiscal year 2023.
Read MoreUSDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration PartnershipMid-Marion County Rotary Club Awards Scholarships
Alesia Owen, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee has announced that the Mid-Marion County Rotary Club has awarded ten $1,000.00 scholarships this year to area high school graduates. The following are the recipients and the institutions they will be attending.
Read MoreMid-Marion County Rotary Club Awards ScholarshipsDr. Mike Williams begins presidency at Harding University
SEARCY, Arkansas –– Harding University’s sixth president, Dr. Mike Williams, begins his tenure Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He steps into this role ahead of the University’s centennial anniversary.
Read MoreDr. Mike Williams begins presidency at Harding UniversityStory of a Border Collie, Shepard and Terrier
Have-A-Heart This week we want to introduce three very special dogs at Have-A-Heart (HAH) Pet Shelter. All three are so sweet and loving, but all were surrendered recently because, unfortunately, they tend to go after chickens.
Read MoreStory of a Border Collie, Shepard and TerrierVA modernizing networks to support NCA cemeteries, sites, services to Veteran families
When Veterans’ loved ones want to pay respects at national cemeteries, they rely on tools like online directions, cemetery maps, and a grave locator – or they contact cemeteries directly for assistance. With nearly 4 million gravesites in VA’s National Cemetery Administration’s (NCA) system, it’s crucial to have reliable data networks as the backbone supporting capabilities on which VA staff and Veteran families rely.
Read MoreVA modernizing networks to support NCA cemeteries, sites, services to Veteran familiesSuccessful Book Sale
Bull Shoals Library’s book sale Memorial Day weekend was a big success. BSL appreciates all the people who came to support the library. BSL is a 501C3 non-profit organization run by volunteers and depends on fundraisers and donations to provide its services.
Read MoreSuccessful Book SaleVietnam Veteran’s Gift Honors Fallen Soldier Son
A Vietnam Veteran whose son died while serving with the Army in Iraq used his carpentry skills to ensure his family’s sacrifice is forever remembered. A handcrafted wooden base Fred Hunter built in memory of his son Matthew David Hunter now holds a U.S.
Read MoreVietnam Veteran’s Gift Honors Fallen Soldier SonArkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation to add 122-MW Woodruff County Solar Facility
Little Rock - Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) recently began construction of a 122-megawatt solar facility adjacent to the site of the former Carl Bailey Generation Station in Augusta.
Read MoreArkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation to add 122-MW Woodruff County Solar FacilitySummer Layoffs in the County
It is rumored the Marion County Road Department conducted a meeting asking for voluntary layoffs. They say the County Judge is prepared to layoff Road Department employees and the meeting was conducted by Greg Ashton of the Road Department. Let’s examine the need, feasibility and outcomes for layoffs of the Road Department employees during the Summer in Marion County.
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