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FAYETTEVILLE -- Local students were awarded scholarships this fall from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. More than $4.9 million in scholarships was awarded through 1,855 scholarships to students in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas this year.

Cheryl Blasdel, Flippin Middle School and High School art instructor recently was honored as the 2024 Arkansas Art Educator of the Year by the Arkansas Art Education Association at the Arkansas Art Educators Conference. Her award was presented on November 6, 2024, at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art.

By Mountain Echo Staff In a special Marion County Library Board Meeting called by Marion County Judge Jason Stumph, the board was dissolved by Judge Stumph taking only Three and half minutes to do so. There were a few MC Justices scattered in the audience, four board members, a former MC Judge and approximately 30 residents attended the open public meeting.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office released a press release marking the arrest of Dana E. Scott, Marion County Library Director, Monday, December 2, at 3:50 p.m.