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Marion County authorities rule cause of death of woman’s body found near boat launch ramp
MARION COUNTY, Ark. (KY3) - Marion County authorities say a woman’s death at a boat launch ramp was accidental. Residents in the area found the body of Sharon Rose Harris, 80, of Rowlett, Texas, floating in Bull Shoals Lake on April 11. The Arkansas State Crime Lab conducted an autopsy.
Large layoffs see 176 Bass Pro employees let go
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bass Pro Shops has implemented layoffs within its White River Marine Group boat manufacturing division resulting in 176 employees being let go. According to Bass Pro Shows communications, 176 employees were let go on April 18 at plants in Bolivar, Lebanon and Flippin, Arkansas. “Last week, we undertook the difficult task of […]
Marshall to Grow Manufacturing Business With New $1.7M Boost
Earlier this month, it was revealed that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) will be awarding a $1.7 million grant to the Searcy County Government to support manufacturing business growth. The grant will go toward the renovation of a building in Marshall to support the establishment...
Rural mental health care access changing in northern Arkansas
MARSHALL, Ark. (KY3) - Many mental health patients in north Arkansas must drive an hour or more to see a healthcare provider. With clinics and providers across northern Arkansas, Boston Mountain Rural Health embraces technology to help communities and patients connect with resources in their clinics. The healthcare provider recently opened a clinic in Lead Hill. In that clinic, a room with teleconferencing allows patients to speak with a mental health care professional. The goal is to connect those in need without driving long distances. This helps medical teams and healthcare providers work together to provide services to rural areas.
Drug Take Back event scheduled for Saturday in Baxter County
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is once again participating in the “National Take-Back Day” in an effort to remove unwanted, unused, and potentially dangerous controlled substances and over the counter medications from our medicine cabinets. This next event will be held this Saturday, April 27 from 10...
Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Southwin Storage
The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last week for Southwind Storage of Mountain Home. Southwind Storage Mountain Home’s new facility is conveniently located on Glenbriar Drive, easily accessible via US-62 and US-412. Find them in between Mountain Home Dog Park and Hopper Termite & Pest.
Bigger and better! Baxter County Historical Society to create new museum on Bomber Boulevard
Big changes are coming to the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society. With 50 years of service to the county beneath its belt, the Baxter County Historical Society has announced that it is in the process of relocating to a new location in the hopes of creating a brand new museum and archives facility on Bomber Boulevard.
Former shirt factory in Marshall, Ark., to see new life
MARSHALL, Ark. (KY3) — A $1.7 million grant from the US Department of Commerce will help transform a former shirt factory in Marshall into a frozen food processing plant. “It did good for the county; it wasn’t a lot of money, but people made a living doing it, says Tony Horton, Searcy County Judge.
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