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A Friendly Message from Your Marion County Tax Collector
We are pleased to announce that the 2025 (payable 2026) tax books are now open.
Read MoreA Friendly Message from Your Marion County Tax CollectorNAC Enrollment Reaches Highest Level in a Decade
– Enrollment at North Arkansas College has climbed to its highest level in a decade, highlighting the growing demand for college courses and early college opportunities among high school students.
Read MoreNAC Enrollment Reaches Highest Level in a DecadeSummer@ASMSA applications open for free 2026 summer camps
HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts is accepting applications for 2026 Summer@ASMSA camps.
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Questions Mount Over Tax Filings, Penalties, and Donor Secrecy
BULL SHOALS — The Mountain Echo identified new public records and recent statements by city officials have raised significant questions about Bull Shoals’ handling of federal and state payroll tax filings, late penalties, and the city’s refusal to identify a private donor who paid more than $4,300 in IRS penalties on the city’s behalf.
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Manson Family
From left to right: Steven L. Manson, Steven M. Manson, Dezerae S. Manson.
Read MoreManson Family3 Manson Family members Arrested on multiple charges
By Gregg L. Alexander, Marion County Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the arrest of Steven M. Manson (35 YOM), Steven L. Manson (56 YOM), and Dezerae S. Manson (19 YOF), all of Yellville, on charges of Rape, a Class “Y” Felony, Incest, a Class “C” Felony, Sexual Assault 2nd Degree, a Class “B” Felony, Conduct Constituting Conspiracy, a Class “A” Felony, Coercion, a Class “A” Misdemeanor, and being an Habitual Offender.
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Local Girls Seek Community Support For National Talent Opportunity
YELLVILLE — Two local young talents from Yellville have been selected to attend the prestigious Passport to Discovery national talent development program, an invitation-only event held at a Disney resort property where participants perform in front of industry professionals including agents, casting directors, and managers.
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Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, March 12, 2026 First weigh-in for Pasture to Plate Youth Beef Project.
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NAC Announces Foundation Scholarship Opportunities for Upcoming Year
HARRISON - It is scholarship season at North Arkansas College, and the college is now coordinating with area high schools to prepare for next year’s scholarship awards. Through the Northark Foundation, a variety of private scholarships are available to help students pursue their educational goals.
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