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Boozman, Cotton, Womack Announce $141 Million Additional Investment for Ebbing Air National Guard Base
Submitted by Matthew Wester WASHINGTON–– U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR-03) announced that they secured $141 million in new investments for Ebbing Air National Guard Base to further its capacity as host of the F-35 Foreign Military Sales mission. This funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2025 full-year continuing resolution.
Police Beat:
Arrested: POOLE, Brian- W/M/22 years; Yellville, AR Arrested: 5/11/2025 2:56:00 P.M.
Eaton Arrested for Indecent Exposure
By Gregg L. Alexander, Marion County Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that Shawn D. Eaton, 28 years of age of Yellville, was arrested on May 5, and charged with Indecent Exposure and Public Sexual Indecency, both Class A Misdemeanors.
Jones charged with Attempted Murder
Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that deputies arrested Jimmy R.
MCLB to meet
The Marion County Library Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 20, in the Marion County Library to discuss reports, library director and non-discrimination policy. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. The following is the agenda released to the public: Marion County Library Board Agenda – May 20, 2025 Call to order – Roll Call Approval of Minutes for regular meeting April 15, 2025 Approval of Minutes for special meeting April 24, 2025 Public Comments Reports Friends Report Staff Report Bid updates (lawn, electrical, Hopper) AED machine (reference email dated April 25 re: cost options) Treasurer’s Report Building Insurance transfer Suggestion Box Report on Unfinished Business Review draft of new Collection Development Policy Library Management Policy Finance (Internal) Policy Non-Discrimination Internal Policy New Business Applications for director position – Executive Session Adjournment.
Southern Confession arrives at MOS
Coming to our stage on May 17, for the first time is a local band called Southern Confession. Southern Confession is based out of Alpena/Harrison.
Yellville Appoints Duren Mayor
By Robert Lyons, Editor The Yellville City Council met Monday, May 5, to discuss the urgent matter to replace Shawn Lane as City Mayor, a proclamation, and other city business. Council members Vickie Fogerty, Maggie Davenport, Clark Gustin, Derek Pearson, Layton Lee and Lorna Goodwin attended the meeting, along with Travis Doshier, acting mayor, and Sheila Batterton, recorder.
6-straight
Since 2019 the Yellville-Summit Lady Panthers have dominated the Lady’s District Meet. The Lady Panthers won their sixth consecutive district championship at Mountain Home Wednesday, April 30. The Lady Panthers have defeated foes from 2A and now from the 3A Region 2 Senior High Meet. The 2025 Lady Panthers will send their smallest contingent to the State Track & Field Meet. The Echo wishes Y-S good luck with their championship run.
The Leslie Williams Band open MOS
Hello everybody! The time has finally come to start music on the square in Yellville. We are beyond excited for the season. We have made some changes to hopefully make it better this year. We have great band lineups this year and are super excited about them. We will start at 6:00 p.m. and go on until 9:00 p.m. We do have a couple of nights we will start at 7:00 p.m. We have some great vendors this year along with some great door prizes. We also have stuff for the kids again.