Opinion

Luke 17:20-21 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of GOD should come, he answered them and said, the kingdom of GOD cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of GOD is within you.

Every week, this column highlights the resilience of our neighbors here in Marion County. Usually, we talk about the soup, cereal, and volunteers that keep the Yellville Area Food Closet (YAFC) running. This spring, though, we’re shifting our focus from the pantry shelf to the backyard soil with a new initiative: Seeds of Hope.

Marion County:

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded Senate passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — a legislative package designed to help Arkansans achieve the American dream of homeownership that also includes the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure (VALID) Act of 2025 championed by Boozman and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).

By Sen. Scott Flippo

The Arkansas Legislative Council voted to fund the Educational Freedom Accounts (EFA) through the rest of the 2025-2026 school year. The accounts can be used to offset the expenses of home school materials or go toward tuition at an accredited private or parochial school in Arkansas. Currently, over 44,000 Arkansas students are participating in the program this school year.