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Local Woman Releases First Book
Lifelong Marion County resident, Cindy Wood Young, recently published her first book, Growing Up Flippin, The Life and Times of a Small Town Arkansas Girl.
Read MoreLocal Woman Releases First BookSpecial meeting at Cotter School Board
COTTER – The Cotter School Board met Wednesday, September 17, at 5 p.m. inside the district offices for a Special Meeting to discuss a personnel item. Allen Franks, Jimmy Morgan, Cameron Ross, Andy Slater and Russel Diggins were in attendance as Mr. Franks called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
Read MoreSpecial meeting at Cotter School BoardTough Questions for MCCS Project
By Echo Staff Questions are always a good thing. No matter how painful they can be, questions allow for clearing the air, further study, and recognizing other people’s feelings. In this article the nonprofit, Marion County Community Services (MCCS), will address the most commonly asked questions to date about the community center project in order of their frequency.
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Local Career Day Inspires Students
By Kelsey Tennison WESTERN GROVE - Recently, our school had the privilege of hosting four distinguished guests who shared their career journeys and insights with the students. Each speaker brought a unique perspective and valuable lessons to the table.
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Congratulations to the 2025 Y-S Panther Football Homecoming Court
Congratulations to the 2025 Y-S Panther Football Homecoming Court! We will celebrate our royalty with festivities beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26th at Panther Stadium. The Panther football game vs. Quitman will kick off immediately following the ceremony. Come out to support these young ladies and the Panthers!
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YS Plant Science Ag Students
YSHS Plant Science Agriculture students experiencing entering and winning at the Marion County Fair Junior Horticulture Judging competition.
Read MoreYS Plant Science Ag StudentsElliott Named to SNHU President’s List
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE Stephanie Elliott of Yellville has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Read MoreElliott Named to SNHU President’s ListGuest Speaker Stresses ATV Safety at School Assembly
WESTERN GROVE — Kelsey Tennison, OMSD A representative from the Little Rock Game and Fish Commission visited students today to deliver an important message: riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) is fun, but it comes with serious safety responsibilities.
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The Crooked Life
Philippians 2:14-15 Do all things without murmuring and disputing: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.
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