Ricky Taylor of Harrison
Ricky Lee Taylor, 63, of Harrison, Arkansas, died March 31, 2024. Born August 23, 1960, in Pekin, Illinois, the son of Edward and Shirley Simer Taylor.
April 2024
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Kerry Dix of Peel
Kerry Eugene Dix, 66, of Peel, Arkansas, died April 4, 2024. Born May 29, 1957, in Rockport, Texas, the son of Jacques and Patricia Gossage Dix.
Louis Smith of Harrison
Louis Carl Smith, of Harrison, died on Monday, April 8, 2024 at his home. He was 74 years old.
Marvin Estes of Marshall
Marvin Reid Estes, age 93 of Marshall, Arkansas died on April 6, 2024. He was born in Statesville, North Carolina on June 25, 1930 to Ernest Lee Estes and Lottie Eugenia Messick Estes. He was married to his loving wife, Mary Lou Newell Estes for 71 years.
April
• Food Distribution, 1st and 3rd Saturdays until Noon, St. Joe Rural Help Center • Civic Center Food Distribution Food Distribution, The last Saturday of the month 10:00 a.m.
Promote Happiness With This Mother’s Day Gift Guide
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Grant Received for Shirt Factory
On Tuesday, April 9 the City of Marshall and Searcy County as the US Economic Development Administration announced a $1.675 million grant for renovation of the old shirt factory main factory floor in Marshall for a frozen food manufacturing company that will produce for retail sale. Initially look to employ 70-80 people. This couldn’t have happened without the strong work of Searcy County Judge Tony Horton and the Quorum Court, major grant writing support from Jeremy Ragland, Joe Willis and team at the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc. and the Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce. Marshall Mayor Kevin Elliot was also involved in the effort and “Appreciates all the work of all the participants to bring us needed jobs!” Judge Horton is also very excited for the needed jobs. The chamber of commerce has been pursuing a food industry business for more than two years, culminating in this announcement. The old shirt factory production floor has been closed since 2019.
Entergy Arkansas recognizes Safe Digging Month
Little Rock, Ark. – Spring is here and with warmer temperatures on the way, this is the prime season to start home improvement and landscaping projects. April is National Safe Digging Month and Entergy Arkansas is reminding you to call 811 before digging into your list of spring projects.
PET OF THE MONTH:
Bourbon is 5 years old Tree Walking Coon Hound. He is a owner surrender no fault of his own, His owner has had him many years. He lived on a farm and is good with animals, not so good with little children because of his right eye blindness and age. He is more of a woman's dog, but he is OK with men. He loves attention and will let you know. Currently being treated for heartworms. Please call Tina Oliver for adoption information at 574-327-3171
1st Choice Home Care Grand Opening
On Friday, March 29 1st Choice Home Care of Marshall held their grand opening at their location on 101 East Nome Street in Marshall. They served a lunch of hotdogs, chips, and drinks. There were raffles, prizes, and of course information about their program. Their mission is to provide companionship, while giving dignity and respect to maintain their client’s independence. They help their clients with daily activities like personal hygiene, meal prep, medication reminders, mobility, errands, bathing, and many more living activities they may have. Their staff is knowledgeable in ways to pay for their services through insurance and private pay options. For more information call 870-222-0088.