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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Baxter Health Auxiliary will hold a 2-day fundraiser. There will be blankets, quilts, comforters, hooded and sherpa throws, 7-piece comforter sets in all sizes and colors. Bamboo memory foam, ultimate cooling and side sleeper pillows will also be available.
The Senior High Lady Bobcat Volleyball Team travelled to Lincoln High School on Saturday, September 13, to compete in the annual Spiketember Block Party Volleyball Tournament and returned home as Bronze Bracket Champions. The team won 7 of the 10 sets they played today. Flippin Schools are proud of these girls and their work ethic.