Lightin Ridge
A Question from a reader… Is garfish good to eat? Some say they are. Answer… There are 4 species of gar in the Midwest but only one is the scourge of Ozark streams.
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MCNHA 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Every year The Marion County Nursing Home Auxiliary, Inc., (MCNHA) awards several $1,000 scholarships to eligible students graduating from Marion County school districts. Along with the purpose of MCNHA being “to promote and advance the welfare of the Marion County Nursing Homes and its residents… [W]e also propose to assist other endeavors to benefit the health and welfare of the people of Marion County, as finances permit.”
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Cotter School Board Meets
The Cotter Public Schools board met Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m. inside the district office to discuss district policies, handbook changes, and curriculum for the next school year.
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DAVA to meet
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Twin Lakes Unit 30 will be meeting on Wednesday June 19, 2024. The location will be the Heinz-Willett Wellness Center at Good Samaritan Campus, 300 Good Samaritan Drive, Mountain Home.
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Little Rock The Arkansas General Assembly is set to convene for a special session on Monday, June 17. Governor Sanders issued the call earlier this week, highlighting several key agenda items.
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TORNADO ASSISTANCE UPDATE
By Robert Lyons The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be set up in the lower level of the Marion County Fairgrounds Community Building located at 513 East Seawell Ave in Summit everyday until at least Friday, June 14. FEMA is in Marion County to help with registrations and answer any questions the community may have about what assistance is available.
Read MoreTORNADO ASSISTANCE UPDATEAnnouncements, Courtesy of Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services
Marie Jean Seward, 92, of Mountain Home. Jean died June 3, 2024, at her home.
Read MoreAnnouncements, Courtesy of Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation ServicesFlag Day Friday
Flag Day is celebrated every year on June 14 throughout the United States. The Second Continental Congress approved a resolution June 14, 1777. The thirteen States approved the flag of the day with thirteen stripes, alternate red and white with Union thirteen white stars in a field of blue.
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Moose Lodge Hosts Beef Pot Roast Dinner
The women of Mountain Home Moose Lodge will hold a beef pot roast dinner fundraiser this Friday, June 14, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The menu includes scrumptious roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggie, roll, dessert and a beverage.
Read MoreMoose Lodge Hosts Beef Pot Roast DinnerLegislative Update
Women have been part of the American military narrative since the Revolutionary War, initially serving as nurses, spies, and support staff. Today, they are integral to every branch of the armed forces, serving in roles that span from combat pilots to intelligence analysts.
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