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Trump EO reinstates GI Bill benefits to Veterans discharged for refusing COVID vaccine
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that potentially thousands of Veterans who were discharged from service by the Biden Administration for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Read MoreTrump EO reinstates GI Bill benefits to Veterans discharged for refusing COVID vaccineVA awards $84M in grants to fight Veteran homelessness
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced $84 million in grants to 176 organizations across the country to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Read MoreVA awards $84M in grants to fight Veteran homelessnessShop Local for the Holidays Shout Out
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Read MoreShop Local for the Holidays Shout OutArkansas’ higher education: state barely crosses 50% graduation threshold
A new study has revealed the states with the lowest college graduation rates, naming Alaska as having the worst rate in the country. The data, done by SEO agency Hennessey Digital, looked at the graduation rates across all colleges in each state according to the latest available data from US National Center For Education Statistics (IPEDS).
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UCA offers ISTE Certification
CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) has officially earned approval to offer International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification for Educators through its Instructional Technology (ITEC) graduate program – making UCA one of only six universities in the nation to achieve this distinction.
Read MoreUCA offers ISTE CertificationMC Cattlemen’s Association
The 19th annual November potluck dinner meeting of the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association will be held Thursday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m., in the old Yellville-Summit cafeteria.
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OPEN HOUSE AT THE CABOOSE
The Marion County Arkansas Heritage Society (MCAHS) will host a Holiday Sale and Open House on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All books and ornaments will be discounted 10% and there will be a special table of deeply discounted books, just in time for holiday gift giving.
Read MoreOPEN HOUSE AT THE CABOOSESpecial Election in MC
By Echo Staff The Marion County has decided to have a special election Thursday, November 18, 2025. This special election was approved by the Marion County Government and is to establish a tax, only, to benefit the jail maintenance and needs of the Law Enforcement in Marion County.
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