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Delta Dental of Arkansas is providing immediate disaster relief grants for communities and dental practices affected by the May 26 tornados in Northwest Arkansas. Guidelines and applications can be found at https:// www.deltadentalar.comDisasterRelief Community organizations that provide immediate disaster relief may apply for grants of up to $2,500 through the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation.

Baxter Health Auxiliary will hold a 2-day Fundraiser Monday, June 17, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesday, June 18, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

LITTLE ROCK – The number of fatalities in Arkansas due to drug overdoses declined faster than the national average last year, according to records maintained by the Centers for Disease Control. From 2022 to 2023 the number of fatalities dropped by 13.7 percent, from 591 fatalities caused by an overdose to 510 fatalities.

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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.