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Grandpa McNew and my dad bought the pool hall on Main Street in 1960. I was twelve years old at the time, and immediately dad let me start working there, doing this and that and occasionally running the place while he went to take care of errands.

POLICE BEAT

W / F / 33 years Flippin, AR Arrested: 2/14/2025 11:24:00 A.M Charges ACT 570 HOLD Bond $0.00 Knierim, Morgan Andrew W / M / 19 years Norfork, AR Arrested: 2/16/2025 12:55:00 A.M. Charges CHARGES PENDING HOLD FOR BOONE CO Miller, Jeffery Wayne W / M / 54 years Lakeview, AR Arrested: 2/14/2025 5:00:00 P.M.

Delpha Faye McCollum

Delpha Faye McCollum, 69, of Marshall, Arkansas, passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas on February 7, 2025. She was born on December 28, 1955, in Marshall, Arkansas, the daughter of Oscar and Hannah (Jackson) Smith.

June C. Houk

June C. Houk, age 85 of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Shoot for a Cause: Register now for the Northark Challenge Clay Shooting Competition

HARRISON – The 4th Annual Northark Challenge Clay Shooting Competition is set for Friday, April 4, 2025, at Bear Creek Ranch in Tilly. Hosted by Harness Roofing, this popular event will take place atop a beautiful mountaintop and offers a great opportunity to spend time with clients, reward top employees, or enjoy a day of friendly competition while supporting North Arkansas College’s students and their educational journeys.

STEAM & CTE Night at Y-S HS

Yellville-Summit High School is hosting its 3rd Annual STEAM & CTE Night on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Panther Pavilion. Students in grades 9-12 will showcase their work, and there will be interactive activities for students and families of all ages.

Fall 2024 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List Announced

Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study. The Chancellor’s List (designated as CL) includes students who earned a perfect GPA of 4.0. The Dean’s List (designated as DL) includes students with a GPA of 3.6 to 3.99. The lists include students enrolled at Campus Querétaro in Mexico.

Basketball Recap

Kingston 42 at Lead Hill 65 Jan. 31 Flippin 58 at Bergman 69 Jan. 31 Mountain View 47 at Y-S 35 Jan. 31 Decatur 25 at Ozark Mountain 64 Jan. 31 Sloan-Hendrix 55 at Cotter 50 Jan. 31 Ozark Mountain 54 at Rural Special Feb. 4 Jasper 46 at Lead Hill 69 Feb. 4 Y-S 32 at Bergman 66 Feb. 4 Cave City 34 at Flippin 67 Feb. 4 Cedar Ridge 71 at Cotter 51 Feb. 4 Salem 41 at Y-S 58 Feb. 6 Nemo Vista 64 at Ozark Mountain 76 Feb. 6 Lead Hill 72 at Marshall 66 Feb. 7 Bergman 86 at Valley Springs 53 Feb. 7 Y-S 59 at Cave City 41 Feb. 7 Flippin 66 at Salem 33 Feb. 7 Eureka Springs 35 at Ozark Mountain 35 Feb. 7 Ladies

Update: Gauger Death

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.

Arvest Bank Warns Consumers About Romance Scam

YELLVILLE – Arvest Bank is warning consumers about possible romance scams as fraudsters seek out potential victims ahead of Valentine’s Day. Romance scams are a type of imposter scam that occurs when a scammer creates a fake online identity to gain a victim’s liking and trust.