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Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement alerting Arkansans of post-storm rebuilding scams and informing businesses that the prohibitions on price gouging in Act 367 of 1997 are now in effect after Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s declaration of a state of emergency in Executive Order 24-07 issued on May 26: “My prayers continue for everyone affected by this weekend’s storms, especially those who lost loved ones. Arkansans always show kindness and compassion to others when storms strike our state.

The North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will be holding its April luncheon on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 12 Noon. The location will be Bamboo Garden, 332 E.

Cotter Public School Board of Education met for a special meeting May 23, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the roof repair for the High School Gymnasium. Board members attended the meeting to only discuss the repair of the Gym roof, Allen Franks, Luke Walker, Russel Duggins, and Cameron Ross and Jimmy Morgan. School Administrators and other guests were also in attendance.

By Kevin Vincent Let us never forget Men & women who died Giving us their best With dignity and pride Let us never forget Their loyalty of service Marching circumspect Thinking only of us Let us never forget They put country first Hoping for the best But fearing for the worst Let us never forget Their unwavering devotion Leading the charge With no other notion Let us never forget Their sacrifices, their cost Loved ones left behind Who live with their loss Let us never forget When the end did come They only pushed onward Fighting for our freedom Let us never forget The sacrifices made The selfless persistence The courage displayed Let us never forget Keeping our country safe Doing what had to be done They were the brave Let us never forget Waving our banners wide Remembering the ones Who went with pride Let us never forget As you pray and ponder Holding your flag up high To them it was an honor Let Us Never Forget .

by Daniel Cheever, Judge Advocate The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville held its monthly meeting May 9, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 1800 hours by Dustin Beals, Commander.

Ozark Thunder is a newly formed band based out of Yellville, Arkansas. The band is made up of a few folks that have a lot of music experience playing with different bands over the years, and one new fella that is brand new to the live music scene. They play a mixture of old outlaw style country music, a few select newer country songs, and some good old southern rock.