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ASU System Announces Welch Presidential Scholars
LITTLE ROCK – Five graduates of Arkansas State University System two-year institutions have been selected as 2025 Charles L. Welch Presidential Scholars.
VA to reduce number of Employees
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it’s on pace to reduce total VA staff by nearly 30,000 employees by the end of fiscal year 2025, eliminating the need for a largescale reduction-in-force.
MCRC to Meet
The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday July 10,

“M.C.C.C. PROVIDE NEW SERVICES TO THE AREA”
The proposed Marion County Community Center will provide comprehensive services including meeting rooms and disaster shelter areas in addition to the recreational programs. The plans call for varied sized meeting rooms designed for community organizations, business promotion activities, and education. Also, the facility will help with disasters by offering showers, temporary housing spaces, and distribution of food and supplies.

Torres charged
By Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the arrest of James Brent Torres (47 Years of Age) of Flippin, on four (4) counts of Possession of Firearms by Certain Person(s), a Class “D” Felony, and one (1) count of Resisting Arrest, a Class “A” Misdemeanor.

Harper resigns in Bull Shoals
By Robert Lyons, Editor Brad Harper, Bull Shoals Police Chief, resigned Monday, June 30 from the position effective immediately, stated Bill Stahlman, Bull Shoals Mayor.

Kindness, Inc. to Close After 28 Years of Compassionate Service
Mountain Home – With profound gratitude and a touch of bittersweet reflection, Kindness, Inc. announces its closure effective August 31, 2025. The office will remain open until September 15, 2025, to assist with the transition.

Air Force Leaders Detail Support and Updates for Little Rock, Fort Smith Missions to Boozman
Air Force Leaders Detail Support and Updates for Little Rock, Fort Smith Missions to Boozman

