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Bressler found Unresponsive

By Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that on July 24, 2025, the Marion County Emergency 911 Center (E911) received a call reporting an unresponsive person in a vehicle at the Yellville Post Office. Medical personnel responded and found Wilson Kirk Bressler (48 Years of Age) of Harrison, on the ground next to his vehicle with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in progress by the caller.
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Clara

(August 22, 1908) Sadly, it needs to be that I retrieve the mantle here for Lil’ Will Miller, for he cannot talk. As I hold the lamp nearer, can you see him? Yes, that is him, there in the dark, working with pick and shovel. The boy’s dirty face, with trails of skin visible only by the tears that he attempts to restrain – but, to no avail.
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American Legion Needs You

Echo Staff The American Legion, Post #61 in Yellville is reaching out to current members and past member of the American Legion, Post #61 to call or mail the Johnny Rogers updated information such as your current address and correct phone number.
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New Flag Display Policy

VA has announced a new policy limiting the display of flags at VA facilities, effective immediately. The policy is intended to establish consistency across the department and aligns with longstanding Department of Defense guidelines.
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BH FCH Welcomes Shawn Anderson, MD

Baxter Health is pleased to welcome emergency medicine physician Shawn Anderson, MD, to the emergency department staff at Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital. With nearly 20 years of experience as an emergency department physician, Dr. Anderson brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the hospital’s emergency services.
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Be A Host Family

Jessie and Sarah Jefferson have hosted 17 exchange students from various countries over the years and have just returned from traveling to many of the countries they are from to visit their natural families. I have attached a photo of their experience. Through opening their hearts and their home, they now call each student they’ve hosted their daughter.
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