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Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is holding a BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, June 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

During the severe weather on May 26, two Marion County residents lost their lives. James Duncan, a 13-yearold Yellville-Summit sixth grader died because of the early morning storm.

The names of the two (2) people who died because of the recent storms on May 26, 2024, are identified as follows: A 13-year-old juvenile of Yellville; James Victor Beck, 58 years old of Yellville; The deaths were investigated by the MCSO, who were assisted at both scenes by area first responders.

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement alerting consumers to a scam that has recently made its way to Arkansas: “A new texting scam has reached Arkansas. Under this ‘smishing’ scam—a combination of ‘SMS’ (texts) and ‘phishing’—scammers attempt to steal consumers’ personal information and trick consumers into handing over funds by impersonating a state toll service.

For the residents of Flippin and surrounding areas, there is a Blessing Box outside of the parking lot at the Flippin Station. This Blessing Box was established to allow anyone to anonymously donate by stopping by and placing items inside the box.

What a better way to spend Father’s Day than letting dad do what he loves and helping an organization that takes Disabled and challenged youth and Veterans with hunting and fishing opportunities. When the weigh-in is completed, sitting down with their families and eat a great meal.