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By Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that a joint investigation between the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Arkansas State Police led to the arrest of a Flippin man in the death of Alisha Marie Gauger (white/female born August 8, 1982). The Sheriff stated deputies, and first responders were called to a residence on Marion County (MC) Road 7057 in April 2024, after receiving a call from Michael R. Moore, who stated he found Gauger unresponsive in their residence. Deputies responded to the residence and called for Investigators, who processed the scene and collected evidence that included drug paraphernalia and other items associated with the ingestion of illegal narcotics.

By Maddie Thompson, Ozark Mountain High School The Ozark Mountain High School Beta Club recently returned from the National Beta Convention held January 23-24, leaving a mark with their diverse talents and enthusiasm.

MOUNTAIN VIEW – The Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View will host 11 music events, which include a total of 16 concerts at the park’s 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, during their upcoming season April 15 through October 25, 2025. Evening concerts, music contests, and festivals will feature top talent from the Ozarks and beyond, including award-winning songwriters, bands and dancers.