š± Why country music fans shouldnāt skip Mountain View on their next trip
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In today's newsletter:
- Why country music fans shouldnāt skip Mountain View on their next trip
- Former child star now living offāgrid near Mountain View
- Mountain View community remembers the life of Elvie Motes
Also on today's calendar: Next Generation Concert.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 64, low: 38.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 42 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ The places where country music comes aliveā15 trips worth taking (alot.com) ā Country music fans are urged to visit Mountain View home to the Jimmy Driftwood Music Barn and Ozark Folk Center, both devoted to preserving Ozark folk music. The article also maps out a broader countryāmusic road trip, but singles out Mountain View as a canātāmiss stop for authentic Southern culture and live traditional music. 
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ā¢ Brandon 'Bug' Hall, Alfalfa in āThe Little Rascals,' Arrested in Ohio (kansas.com) ā A former child star from The Little Rascals has moved his large family to an 80āacre property near Mountain View embracing a backātoābasics, offāgrid lifestyle. He says his radical Catholic faith led him to leave Hollywood, homeschool his children, give away most possessions, and live in a campervan while planning a selfāsufficient homestead. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Obituary: Elvie Motes (whiterivernow.com) ā Mountain View residents are mourning the loss of 90-year-old Elvie Motes, a longtime truck driver, Pentecostal Christian, and devoted family man known for his humor and love of simple pleasures. His celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m. at Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, with burial at Lighthouse Cemetery and arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Service. Ā Ā Ā
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Rodeo ā Life in Mountain View
Stone County Fairgrounds, 216 Warren St, Mountain View
2:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Next Generation Concert
Ozark Folk Center State Park , 1032 Park Ave , Mountain View
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Next Generation Concert (During Folk Festival)
Ozark Folk Center State Park , 1032 Park Ave , Mountain View
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Soccer vs Brookland
Southside School District Batesville, AR 72501
5:00 pm -
50 Years of Home ā Arkansas Sheriffsā Youth Ranches
Arkansas Sheriff Youth Ranch , 100 St Vincent Pl , Batesville
11:00 am -
Music in the Park
Greers Ferry City Park , Park Ln , Greers Ferry
5:00 pm -
MHS: SB @ Home vs Salem 4 PM
MHS Melbourne, AR 72556
4:00 pm -
MHS: BB @ Home vs Salem 4 PM V/JV
MHS Melbourne, AR 72556
4:00 pm -
Midland Mustangs vs Concord Pirates
Midland High School , 741 Main St , Pleasant Plains
4:30 pm -
MHS: SB @ Home vs Harding Academy 4 PM
MHS Melbourne, AR 72556
4:00 pm -
Soccer vs Heber Springs
Southside School District Batesville, AR 72501
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MHS: Band & Choir Concert 6 PM MHS Gymnasium
MHS Gymnasium Melbourne, AR 72556
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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- Harp's Food Stores posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Mountain View. Apply here.
- Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Cook in Mountain View. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mountain View here.
š Nearby News
Heber Springs
- Vega's Photo to Grace 2027 Diocesan Directory Cover (arkansas-catholic.org)
- Governor Sanders announces appointments - Talk Business & Politics (talkbusiness.net)
Mountain Home
- Mountain Home School Board to apply to become Purple Star District (ktlo.com)
- Pinkston boys, Lady Bombers sweep titles at West Plains (ktlo.com)
- MH City Council to discuss Libby Drive extension, vehicle sales and IT upgrades Thursday evening (ktlo.com)
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