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Black bear population is slowly rising in the bottom land hardwood forest of southern and eastern Arkansas according to wildlife expert, Don White, Jr. Population modeling results from a recent study led by White indicate that the population density of black bears in the West Gulf Coastal Plain — WGCP — of southeastern Arkansas is approximately one black bear for every 5 square miles.

Yellville-Summit School District will be hosting its Annual Title I Meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. in the Yellville-Summit Elementary Cafeteria.

Arkansas Governor’s School has announced the names of 370 students who completed the 45th edition of the program during summer 2024 at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. Arkansas Governor’s School serves selected students from around the state during the summer before their senior year in high school.

Many seniors could be receiving food assistance. If you live in Marion County, come to the Yellville Area Food Closet from 8:30a.m.noon on Thursdays and check your eligibility.

Is open Wednesdays and Friday from 9 – 11 a.m. We are open ever Saturday 9– 10 a.m. to distribute the food we get from the Feeding America program… usually fresh produce. We are located at 1013 Lakeshore in Bull Shoals.