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The Ozark Mountain Boys Basketball team advanced to the 2A-1 Regional Tournament at Hackett. The next game is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, at 5:30 p.m. versus the Mountainburg Dragons. The Bears will be the #2 seed, while Mountainburg will be a #3 seed.
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Death Investigation in Yellville
Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that on February 23, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received a 911 call about an unresponsive male at a residence on State Highway 14, south of Yellville.
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The Friends of the Marion County Library would like to announce they will be having their next business meeting on Monday, March 3, at 10 a.m. at the Methodist church. Anyone who is interested in our organization is welcome to attend.
Read MorePublic announcementTips for healthy smiles: Maintaining children’s dental health
LITTLE ROCK – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and while getting children to brush their teeth is not the easiest task, it can be an important one. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over half of children aged six to eight years old and over half of adolescents aged 12 to 19 have had a cavity in one of their baby or adult teeth. Cavities are preventable, though, and the CDC has recommendations for parents to help prevent them in babies and children.
Read MoreTips for healthy smiles: Maintaining children’s dental healthMC Committee meetings
The Marion County the Personnel Committee will meet on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Read MoreMC Committee meetingsValue-Added Producer Grants for farmers and ag producers
Agricultural producers looking to expand their operations through value-added products are encouraged to apply for a Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG). Applications will be accepted through April 17.
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Legislative Update
As we move through the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives has passed several bills that will impact on our communities, focusing on education, healthcare, and food security. Here is a summary of the key measures approved during the fifth week of the session: SB59: An Act to Provide Each Public-School Student with Breakfast at No Cost This bill ensures that every student in Arkansas public schools will be entitled to one free breakfast per school day, regardless of their eligibility for federally funded meals.
Read MoreLegislative UpdateBH Aux Fundraiser
Baxter Health Auxiliary will hold a 2-day fundraising event. Tuesday, February 25, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesday, February 26, from 7 a.m. -3 p.m. in the Lagerborg Dining room at Baxter Health Hospital.
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