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Larry Teague, Manager, Communications LITTLE ROCK – During the summer, temperatures can soar. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an average of 702 heat-related deaths per year and over 9,000 heat-related hospitalizations annually.

The Marion County Nursing Home Auxiliary has been helping our community since 1958 when it was established as the Marion County Hospital Auxiliary. Although our main function is to support the residents of our Marion County nursing homes, we support many of our local charities, community clubs and organizations as well as our three county schools.

The 2023 Mountain Home Charity Classic wrapped up at Big Creek Golf & Country Club Sunday w the team of Ripken Finley, Luke Jackson, and Jonathan Murray winning the tournament with a two-day score of 58-58--116.

The wait is over! The 65th annual Calico Rock Lions Club Rodeo is coming to town on the weekend of Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10. The event, sponsored by the Lions and conducted by Rand Rodeo Company, will be held in the Tip Wiseman Rodeo Arena in Earl King Park located off Hwy 56 in Calico Rock.