Officials at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation on “Mysteries, Legends and Noir History of the Ozarks” at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at the OHRC.

The center is inside Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., on the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) campus.

The presentation will be by Lisa and Alex Martin, co-directors and co-hosts of the Dark Ozarks podcast. It will explore the unique history and lore of the Ozarks, including the connections to the broader lore and history of the New and Old World. The Martins also will discuss the role of the Ozarks in the mythos of the American West.

More about the Martins

Lisa Livingston Martin is an attorney and author of books and numerous articles on the history, legends, folklore and paranormal mysteries of the Ozarks and surrounding areas.

Alex Martin is a folklorist and musician with a background in journalism and photography.

 More information about the Martins and Dark Ozarks can be found at the Dark Ozarks website, DarkOzarks.com.

The Oct. 25 presentation is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information about the event, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.