Correction: Small Town Politics
By Robert Lyons In the August 29, 2024 weekly The Mountain Echo newspaper, in and editorial by Robert Lyons, the editorial states Phil Friese was… Login to continue reading Login…
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Harris Arrested in Oakland for Manslaughter and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that Zerahiah Harris, 24, of Oakland has been charged with Manslaughter and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor regarding the October 2023 shooting of Harris’ sister, 27-year-old Haisley Mack, also of Oakland.
Dougan Arrested for Theft of Property
By Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the arrest of David M.
Rains found Dead in Protem
Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports Deputies responded to the Protem community on August 17, 2024, at 9:50 a.m., after receiving a call of an unresponsive person. Sheriff Alexander reports Deputies responded to a residence on Kalijah Road in Protem and located the body of David B.
McPherson Arrested in Yellville for Introducing a Controlled Substance into the body of another and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
By Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that Tamatha McPherson, 58 YOA, was arrested and charged with two (2) counts of Introducing a Controlled Substance into the Body of Another, a Class “C” felony, and two (2) counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, a Class “D” felony.
Arkansas Governor’s School announces class of 2024
Arkansas Governor’s School has announced the names of 370 students who completed the 45th edition of the program during summer 2024 at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. Arkansas Governor’s School serves selected students from around the state during the summer before their senior year in high school.
Terry Baker of Mountain Home
Terry Zeigler Baker peacefully gained her angel wings at the age of 87 on August 13, 2024, in Mountain Home. She was born near Crooked Creek on May 30, 1937, to Clarence and Mary (Cheek) Richardson.
Steven Davenport of Yellville
Steven Loy “Steve” Davenport of Yellville, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, in Yellville. Steve was born January 11, 1956, in Pasadena, Texas, to Loy Davenport and Catherine Haynes.