Homelessness is not just limited to big cities, but it also exists in rural communities like Mountain Home. In fact, according to statistics from the National Alliance to End Homelessness, seven percent of the homeless population in
Most people think homelessness is a big city problem, but homeless men, women and children can be found in rural communities across the country, including Mountain Home. Bill Webster, executive director of Alpha House, a nine bed
Hunters and anglers will be able to carry most of the necessary licensing paperwork on their mobile devices in 2017 if the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission goes through with the expected approval of its new computerized
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery is notifying the public of a level two registered sex offender, considered at moderate risk to re-offend, is living in Baxter County. According to the sheriff 57-year-old Michael Anthony Boutwell is now
The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County will be closed Saturday, December 24 through Monday, December 26 for Christmas. On New Year’s Eve, the Library will close at noon and will remain closed through Monday, January
Salesville City Hall will be closed Friday December 23rd through Monday December 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Local law enforcement, and officers across the state began stepping up winter DWI patrols Friday as part of the National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The enforcement effort will continue through Sunday, January 1st. Mountain
Sales tax numbers for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home were down in December, according to numbers provided by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Baxter County Treasurer Janey Mize says the numbers released
Post Offices in the U.S. Postal Service’s Arkansas District normally opened on Saturdays will remain open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Business Mail Entry Units will remain open both Friday December 23 and December 30,
The Donald W Reynolds Library will be hosting a checkers tournament, Thursday December 22, from 4:30 to 6. Area teens are invited to participate. For more information, contact Teen Librarian Diane Porter at diane.p@baxlib.org or (870)-508-0703 or
Gassville City Hall will be closed Friday, December 23 through Monday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas Holidays. Gassville City Hall will re-open for business Tuesday, December 27 for regular business hours from 8 a.m. to
A Stone County woman and her boyfriend were arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges of first degree murder in connection with the death of her four year old daughter. Stone County Sheriff Lance Bonds says 29 year old
During the Arvest Bank's Holiday Open House in Yellville, coloring pages from students at the Yellville-Summit Kindergarten were put on display. During the open house members of the public voted on the children's artwork. The students that
Homelessness is a constant struggle for survival. A struggle for food, shelter, safety and sanitation. Homelessness is a 24 hour a day, seven day a week struggle for survival whether it is a stray dog or cat,
Santa came a few days early when he stopped by the Salvation Army headquarters in Mountain Home Tuesday with gifts over 300 Angel Tree children. Captain Jamie Spalding says the children come from nearly 130 families who
A Horseshoe Bend man is being held in the Izard County jail on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and a hold from the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence
Though most of the country is facing a harsh winter, hospital patients depend on lifesaving transfusions, no matter the weather conditions. The American Red Cross is encouraging area residents to donate blood or platelets to help ensure
During the Arvest Bank’s Holiday Open House in Yellville, coloring pages from students at the Yellville-Summit Kindergarten were put on display. During the open house members of the public voted on the children’s artwork. The students that
Several school districts in the Twin Lakes Area have been awarded funds they've qualified for under the Arkansas School Recognition Program through the Arkansas Department of Education. The program provides financial awards to the top ten percent
Two Mountain Home residents have been arrested by Mountain Home Police in connection with the theft of property from two vehicles parked in the lot of a local business. Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel says 23
A Lakeview man currently on probation from Marion County, 32-year-old Duane Mark Dean Jr., was arrested by the Baxter County Sheriff's Department Monday afternoon on several felony charges. According to a report from the Sheriff's office, the
Jerry Dean Hopper, Jr., of rural Mountain Home, who barricaded himself in his home after leading law officers on a high speed chase in early February last year, was talked out of the house by a friend,
The Christmas season is a time of happiness, friendship, fellowship and family fun, but for many the holidays can bring sadness and depression, commonly called the “Holiday Blues.” During a recent appearance on KTLO-FM’s TALK OF THE
A Viola man is being held in the Izard County jail following a traffic stop north of Oxford. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says 49 year old Herbert Howell is charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia,
Mountain Home City Hall will be closed Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an employee Christmas luncheon. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says an arrest has been made following a month long investigation into the theft from a Lafferty residence. According to the sheriff, Jason Willis, who gave addresses in Jonesboro and Cabot, was
Two women and a man are being held without bond in the Izard County jail on separate and unrelated charges following their recent arrests. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says 34 year old MIchael Jason Barron of
Th Mountain Home Public Safety meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening at 5 has been canceled. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Flippin City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6 at the Flippin Public School Center Office. Item’s on the meeting’s agenda include an amendment of the 2016 budget, proposed salary caps for police
The Donald W. Reynolds Library invites area teens in grades 7-12 to join the Teen Poetry Club on Tuesday, December 20, from 4-4:45 p.m.. Attending teens can learn and practice various form of poetry from classic and
Mountain Home City Hall will be closed Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an employee Christmas luncheon. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The City of Bull Shoals will meet in workshop session Monday evening at 6:30 in Bull Shoals Council Chambers. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
An 18-year-old Mountain Home woman, Rebecca Payne, has been charged with aggravated assault after an incident which took place Thursday at Walmart. According to a report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call was received
A logging accident has claimed the life of an Izard County man, 29 year old Cody Wayne Stewart of Mt. Pleasant. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says Stewart was logging with DJ Logging Company Friday in an
Portions of Baxter County began experiencing power outages around 7:00 this morning. According to the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative outage viewer, approximately 1069 of its customers were affected in the Buzzard Roost area however, power has been
Brandon Comstock of rural Mountain Home pled guilty to charges against him in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and will return to court for formal sentencing January 5th. The 32-year-old Comstock was originally charged with residential burglary
Christmas is almost here, but with the holidays season comes an increased danger of fire and accidents in the home. Lieutenant Gary Pyszka from the Mountain Home Fire Department and Mandy Pender and Phillipa Arnold, trauma nurses
Mountain Home attorney Matt Stone appeared for his client — Judy Amanda Cobler of Oakland — during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and entered a not guilty plea on her behalf to charges stemming
The Gassville City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6 at Gassville City Hall located at 204 South School Street. Items on the meeting’s agenda include, under unfinished business, consideration of a research proposal
The Norfork School Board will meet in regular session Monday evening at 5 in the administration building. Items on the meeting’s agenda include reports, a new financial plan from Stephens Company, and the discussion of a bus
For over 40 years the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas has been rescuing unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats and finding new loving homes for them through their pet adoption programs. A no-kill shelter, the humane
Listen: right-click to download mp3 Shop With A Cop Busy shoppers at WalMart in Mountain Home Saturday had a chance to witness local law enforcement officers making Christmas merry for over 60 underprivileged Baxter County School
A West Plains man sustained moderate injuries in a one vehicle accident in Howell County Saturday night. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says 43 year old Kevin L. Moss was transported by private vehicle
An Ozark County woman was injured Saturday night in a one vehicle accident in Taney County. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says 45 year old Dara J. Yount of Isabella was transported by ambulance
A number of people were put on probation after changing their pleas during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Andrew Cunningham of Mountain Home was sentenced to 10 years probation after pleading guilty to drug-related
Both lanes of State Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam will be closed from Monday morning at 7 to Tuesday evening at 7. The purpose of the closure is to install equipment needed to refurbish the tainter
The Cotter School Board met Thursday night for the final time in 2016. Superintendent Chad Harp has this report on the two hour meeting. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The meeting of the Cotter School Board
Employees of the White River Valley Electric Cooperative collected nearly 3,000 pounds of food and collected over $7,000 in their third annual Power to turn Hunger into Hope Food Drive. The food and money will be used
What a difference a day makes! After temperatures in the high 50’s and low 60’s Saturday, Twin Lakes Area residents are waking to frigid temperatures Sunday morning and -0 wind chills and even colder in Missouri, according
Twin Lakes Area residents are waking Sunday morning to much colder temperatures than Saturday and a period of sleet and snow Saturday night created some treacherous road conditions. The Arkansas highway department reports roads in the Twin
David Lewis, Jr., who is currently an inmate at the North Central Unit of the state prison system at Calico Rock, pled guilty to forgery and theft of property charges and was sentenced to eight years in
MIDWAY, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas State Police say a Friendship man has been killed in a crash with a tractor-trailer rig near Midway in Hot Spring County. A state police report says 74-year-old Oscar Caldwell died in
With temperatures starting out in the mid 50’s today the farthest thing on the minds of the Twin Lakes residence is single digit temperatures. But that is exactly what is in the forecast. According to Charles Dalton
David Lewis, Jr., who is currently an inmate at the North Central Unit of the state prison system at Calico Rock, pled guilty to forgery and theft of property charges and was sentenced to eight years in
The Alpha House men’s shelter was the recent recipient of a $5,000 dollar donation from The Twin Lakes Thunder annual motorcycle rally held in October. According to Joanna Farris, the check was presented last Saturday at their
The Cotter City Council met in special session on December 15 with all council members present. The council heard a presentation from Mark Kapshandy, President of the North Arkansas Youth Center, about the centers monthly activities. He
Three teams of Cotter students have won awards and will advance to state competitions in January. The Bags for Ballers and Trendy T-shirt Tribe gifted and talented students will be moving on to a state expo in
The Boone County Sheriff is notifying the public of a Level 3 registered sex offender residing in the county. The sheriff says Jacob Kenneth Laxton has moved to a residence on Sumac Drive in Diamond City. The
David Lewis, Jr., who is currently an inmate at the North Central Unit of the state prison system at Calico Rock, pled guilty to forgery and theft of property charges and was sentenced to eight years in
As the first cold blast of winter weather hits the Twin Lakes Area, local residents are being reminded to take care of themselves and their pets to avoid hypothermia and injury. Mandy Pender, a registered nurse from
Some of the coldest temperatures of the winter are headed to the Twin Lakes Area but a warm up is on the way before the cold hits, according to John Lewis, a senior meteorologist with the National
A level three registered sex offender, who is considered at high risk to re-offend, has moved from Baxter to Izard County, according to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery. The sheriff says 47 year old Lonnie Howard Headley
Baxter County jurors do not need to report for duty Monday, according to Circuit Clerk Canda Reese. The next date jurors do need to report is Tuesday, January 3 at 9 a.m., at the courts complex.
Temperatures will be taking a drop this weekend with a chance of rain and slight chance for light freezing precipitation. Meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Little Rock, Lance Pyle has more on what to expect.
NEWS FRI. 12-16-16 ACEVEZ SEX OFFENDER IN BXCO DEB Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery is notifying the public of a level two registered sex offender, considered at moderate risk to re-offend, is living in Baxter County. According
(AP) – A man who has been on death row for the 1986 killings of a man and a woman has been resentenced to life in prison without parole. The Batesville Guard reports Steven Victor Wertz was
The Mountain Home City Council met in regular session Thursday night between two lengthy Budget Committee meetings. With City Councilwoman Eva Frame absent, the council unanimously passed a resolution to continue city business under the 2016 operating
The Mountain Home School board Thursday night approved a resolution for a $4,500 to S5,000 contract for Heather Hatman for specialized data interpretation using Gallup's StrengthsQuest database approach. Under the contract Hatman would be paid for the
THOMPSON FACES GROWING STRING OF CHARGES NEWS 12-15-16 PL Dwayne A. Thompson, who now faces a growing string of charges stemming from a rash of thefts made a reappearance in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. The 41-year-old Thompson is accused
The Donald W. Reynolds Library will host another Paws for Reading session Friday afternoon, December 16th, from four to five. Paws for Reading is a partnership program between Paws for Love and the Baxter County Library. The
Now that winter has settled into the Twin Lakes Area and with temperatures expected to fall into single digits Saturday and Sunday nights, Lieutenant Gary Pyszka from the Mountain Home Fire Department has tips for homeowners to
The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County is inviting anyone in seventh through 12th grades to join the Teen Music Club. The meeting will be held Tuesday evening, December 13th, beginning at five. The club’s purpose
Marion County jurors do not need to report the week of December 19 through December 23. The next time jurors in Marion County need to report is Tuesday, January 3. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Fifty Six woman was killed and two Harrison men were injured in a two vehicle accident Wednesday night in Stone County. The Arkansas State Police say the deceased, 31 year old Teresa E. Phillips, was eastbound
Joshua Bermingham pled not guilty to a string of charges filed against him stemming from an allegedly alcohol-fueled altercation that took place at a residence in Gassville this week during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court
A correction to a news story Monday regarding an accident which ccured when a city worker mistook the area in front of KTLO as having a driveway is being made. The report said the wreck broke a
Former KTLO employee Donna Britt has worked with Kix Brooks on The American Country Countdown show in the past and collaborated with the country music star on his new book “Cookin’ It With Kix: The Art
Although the largest outbreak of mumps in a decade is sweeping the country, including more than 2,000 cases in Arkansas, no cases of mumps have been reported at Baxter Regional Medical Center, according to Stephanie Free, an
Local businesses are partnering with the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas this Christmas season to help feed hungry families, children and the elderly with the Spirit of Giving Food. Susan Stockton, development director at the food
Local 14-year-old and 8th grade student Lucas Todd recently won the 8th Grade spelling bee at Mountain Home Junior High. Winning the spelling competition is impressive however, it’s Lucas Todd’s special set of circumstances that make the
The Cotter School Board will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 7 in the administration building. Items on the meeting’s agenda include reports; the CIPA public hearing; a Telemedicine presentation from Katie Milligan from Arkansas Children’s
The Mountain Home School Board will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 6 in the central office board room. Items on the meeting’s agenda include a presentation by the Nelson Wilks Herron Ambassadors; financial, enrollment and
The Cotter City Council is scheduled to meet in a special session Thursday night at 6:00 in the Cotter City Hall Chamber. Items on the agenda under old business will cover vacancies on the Planning and Zoning
The Mountain Home City Council will met in regular session Thursday evening at 6 in council chamber of the municipal building. Items on the meeting’s agenda include service awards presented by Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel,
An Equine Infectious Anemia Verifier Certification Program will be held Thursday evening at 6 at the Baxter County Farm Bureau. The certification will be conducted by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission and anyone, 18 years of
A Mountain Home man, 27-year-old Michael Newman, was arrested by Mountain Home Police Monday on a felony possession of methamphetamine charge. According to Police Chief Carry Manuel, an officer responded to a complaint call from a local
A Mountain Home couple is being held in the Baxter County jail on felony drug charges following their arrest Tuesday by the Mountain Home Police. According to Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel, 42 year old Christopher
Although Christmas is a more than a week away, the Salvation Army is running out of time to fill the Christmas Wish List of over 400 children on their Angel Trees, according to Captain Jamie Spalding of
With extended media coverage of the GOP’s plan to make changes to the Affordable Health Care Act, the issues and how they affect Arkansans can be difficult to understand. An important place to start is the difference
A Springfield resident, 48-year-old Kevin Wayne Bussard, was arrested Monday by the Mountain Home Police Department on a charge of felony theft which occurred while he was incarcerated in the Baxter County jail on unrelated charges. An
The idea of giving a child or loved one a pet as a Christmas gift may seem like a thoughtful gift, but animal experts advise against it. They advise letting the recipient pick out their own four
Rebecca Hanlin, Community Services Director for Ozark Opportunities Inc., says Ozark Opportunities would like public participation in their community needs assessment. Residents in Baxter, Boone, Marion, Newton, Searcy or Van Buren counties are needed to share their
A Mammoth Spring woman was released from the Izard County jail following her arrest on felony forgery charges. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says 44 year old Natasha Clark was accused of stealing checks from a relative
Emergency personnel from the Mountain Home Fire Department responded to the report of an odor of gas about 2:45 Tuesday afternoon. Captain Darrin Peoples from the Mountain Home Fire Department says the odor was first reported near
Motorists in the are of State Highways 5 north and 201 north in Mountain Home near Bradford Square are advised to travel with caution. Emergency personnel are on the scene near the intersection where a suspected gas
The Christmas Season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also the easiest time of the year to fall victim of crime, according to law enforcement experts who say crime increases during
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Department recently received a Christmas gift early this year from a generous Mountain Home Couple. Baxter County SHeriff John Montgomery explains. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The money will go for new
Boone County Sheriff Mike Moore is notifying the public of two registered sex offenders who have moved within the county. The sheriff says Ray Eric Baca, whose level is pending state evaluation, has moved to a residence
A Hardy man has been released from the Izard County jail following his arrest on felony charges of theft of benefits. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says 29 year old Austin Daniel Taylor was arrested after an
The Flippin School Board met in regular session Monday evening at 5:30 in the administration building. Kelvin Hudson, Superintendent of Flippin Public Schools, has this summary of the meeting. Listen: right-click to download mp3 Hudson says
The Gassville Planning and Zoning Commission will be Tuesday evening at 6 at the Community Center at 204 S. School Street in Gassville. Items on the meeting’s agenda include a preliminary plat presentation for Kemp subdivision, consideration
The Northeast Public Water Authority will hold its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the Northeast Lakeside Fire Station at 5520 Highway 62 east in Mountain Home. Two directors for the board will be elected for
The Flippin City Council will hold a workshop for the 2017 budget on Tuesday at 6 in the evening. The public is invited to attend the meeting located at the central office of Flippin School District on
Motorists driving on Highway 5 north in the area of KTLO studios, north of Hospital Drive should proceed with caution and may face possible delays due to a one vehicle accident. No injuries occured when a city
Flags will be at half-mast through December 15th to mark the passing of John Herschel Glenn Jr. Glenn was an American aviator, engineer, astronaut, and United States Senator from Ohio. He became the first American to orbit
A man and wife were both sentenced in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday — one to prison and the other to probation and time in a Community Corrections Center. 35-year-old Michael Howard and 32-year-old Keturah Sanders-Howard both
Busy shoppers at WalMart in Mountain Home Saturday had a chance to witness local law enforcement officers making Christmas merry for over 60 underprivileged Baxter County School Children during the annual Shop with a Cop event. Tom
Sandi Patty, contemporary Christian music’s most awarded female vocalist, will be performing her signature holiday Christmas Blessing event at The Sheid in Mountain Home, as part of her Forever Grateful Farewell Tour. The tour will reach over
Donald W. Reynolds Library is offering a Scholarship Prep workshop for area teens on Tuesday afternoon from 4-5. Students, grades 9-12, will learn how to search and apply for funding, write scholarship essays, strengthen academic resumes, and
Baxter County jurors do not need to report for duty Monday, according to Baxter County Clerk Canda Reese. The next time jurors need to report for duty is Monday, December 19 at 9 at the court complex.
The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County is inviting anyone in seventh through 12th grades to join the Teen Music Club. The meeting will be held Tuesday evening, December 13th, beginning at five. The club’s purpose
The Cotter City Council will meet in an open forum workshop Tuesday evening at 5:30 in council chambers located at 115 McLean Avenue. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Lakeview City Council will meet in regular session at 7 on Tuesday evening, at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. Items on the meeting agenda under old business include, an update on commencing work for street projects
The Flippin School Board will meet in regular session Monday evening at 5:30 in the administration building. Items on the meeting’s agenda include principals reports, a presentation on the ESL handbook by Lisa Daffron and the scheduling
The City of Salesville will hold a budget meeting Monday evening at 6 at Salesville City Hall. The regularly scheduled meeting of the city council will follow the budget meeting at 7. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Yellville Summit school board will meet in regular session Monday evening at 5 at the administrative building. Item's on the meeting's agenda include reports, copier bids, the purchase of technology chromebooks, the reports from principals, the
Some customers of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative may experience some power issues. According to a preliminary report from a Baxter County 911 spokesperson, a resident viewed sparks Sunday morning coming from a transformer near Salesville. An NAEC
Eaton found not fit to proceed Shawn Douglas Eaton of Mountain Home, who is charged with a number of offenses having to do with inappropriate contact with young girls, has been found unfit to proceed in the
Several people were given probation during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Lindsay Partee of rural Mountain Home was given seven years probation after pleading guilty to passing a check stolen from another person. The
The Marion County Fair and Livestock Show Board Meeting will be held Monday, December 12th, at 7:30 in the community building at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Summit. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM
Laura Waters of Arkansas State University Mountain Home’s Pipeline to Advanced Manufacturing program will be the guest speaker for the December meeting of the Twin Lakes Chapter Arkansas Volunteer Coordinators Association. The Donald W. Reynolds Library will
North Arkansas College in Harrison has received a $96,000 grant to provide paid internships to students with financial need. Funds from the grant will cover internship wages and other expenses as Northark partners with employers in their
Gloria Sanders, the executive director of the Calico Rock Muesum and Visitor Center, is one of 20 museum professionals nationwide to be chosen to attend the Jekyll Island Management Institute, and eight day training and network conference
Due to a lack of an agenda, the Mountain Home Planning Commission meeting for December which was scheduled for Monday afternoon at 1 has been canceled. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has chosen an airline to provide essential air services (EAS) for the Boone County Airport, and it was against the recommendation of the airport’s board. Airport manager Judy McCutcheon was informed
Dustin Trevor Horn of Mountain Home who was given 10 years probation in June of last year after pleading no contest to charges stemming from his participation in what was described as a “staged robbery” is now
Steven Michael Taylor of Mountain Home pled guilty to a number of drug-related charges and was sentenced to 12 years in prison, with 2 suspended and 10 to serve, during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court
The National Park Service is accepting applications for Commercial Use Authorizations to conduct water based commercial activities on the Buffalo National River. Approved actives include guided fishing and sightseeing conducted by a jon boat or drift boat.
The Calico Rock Museum and Visitor Center is seeking community support to help expand in order to accommodate more exhibits. When the museum opened in 2008, it was in one room of the Visitor Center, but through
Wesley United Methodist Church in Cotter will hold a Blue Christmas Service Saturday night at 5 at the church located on U. S. Highway 62 in Cotter. The service is a quiet, reflective time offering renewed hope
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet in special session Friday evening at 4 in council chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss employee Christmas bonuses. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet in special session Friday evening at 4 in council chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss employee Christmas bonuses. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Marion County Library will welcome Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus Saturday morning at 11. Children and their families are welcome come visit Santa and his wife, take pictures and enjoy refreshments and Christmas movies throughout the
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Department is now accepting applications for Reserve Deputy Sheriff. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Reserve Deputies serve in a support role on a volunteer basis and are unpaid. Reserve Deputies must meet all
The Twin Lakes Literacy Council will offer free classes in Microsoft Excel Saturday from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The class will be offered again on the following Saturday from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Reservations are
The United States Postal Service is expanding retail hour and package delivery services in the Twin Lakes Area. Offices in Mountain Home will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and in Harrison from 9
A one vehicle accident Thursday morning on State Route CC, six miles west of West Plains, has killed 28-year-old Robert Salamone of West Plains. According to Missouri State Trooper JM Heimsoth, Salamone’s vehicle was eastbound on State
Mel Coleman, Chief Executive Officer of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative and President of the National Rural Electric Cooperative, recently led an association delegation to Guatemala where the Central American country formed their first electric cooperatives. Coleman says
The annual Coats for Kids drive at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot was a tremendous success this year thanks to the giving community of the Twin Lakes Area. The event, sponsored by Jiffy Laundry and Dry
The Harrison School Board has selected McPherson and Jacobson, a search consulting firm from Omaha, to find a new superintendent to replace Mendy Moss, who has accepted a position in Joplin. Her last day as Harrison’s superintendent
The Fleet Reserve Association meeting for December has been canceled. Members will be attending a Dutch treat dinner at Colton’s Steakhouse on Saturday, December 10th at 2:00 in the afternoon. Those planning to attend will need to
Shawn Douglas Eaton of Mountain Home, who is charged with a number of offenses having to do with inappropriate contact with young girls, has been found unfit to proceed in the cases filed against him, according to
The Lakeview Midway Public Water Authority is working on a water main break on Hwy 5 North in Midway in the vicinity of Baxter Labs. Some customers will have low or no water pressure. We are isolating
The Mountain Home Police Department recently made multiple drug arrests Wednesday. Officers served a search warrant at a residence on Maple Street in Mountain Home due to continued complaints of drug abuse at the location. The search
The Baxter Marion Rural Water Association #1 will hold an emergency meeting Friday at noon in the Oakland community center. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The regular meeting of the Oakland Promise Land Fire Protection District will be held Thursday, December 8th, 2016 at 6:30 PM at Station 3 on Highway 5 in Three Brothers. The meeting is open to the public.
Now that Arkansas has joined 27 other states and the District of Columbia to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, there are still many issues to be resolved regarding the approved use of the drug.
The Twin Lakes Recovery of Northern Arkansas will have another public meeting Thursday night to discuss the possibility of relocating the facility to Marion County. The meeting will be held at 6:00 in the evening at the
The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County will close Thursday afternoon at 5. Regular hours for the library are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8
Twin Lakes Area residents may see the first snow of the season Wednesday night, but Jeff Hood, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Office in North Little Rock says there shouldn’t be much white stuff, if
Seventy-five years ago Wednesday, the day then President Franklin D. Roosevelt said would go down in infamy, when Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese, Polly Millhouser of Mountain Home was a 21 year old girl living
A Mountain Home man with arrest warrants from the Baxter County Sheriff and Mountain Home Police was arrested Tuesday by Mountain Home Police following a traffic stop. Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel says 27 year old
A Mountain Home man and woman have been released from the Baxter County jail following their arrest Sunday by a Baxter County Sheriff’s deputy on felony charges. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says 31 year old Adam
A woman whose pit bull was shot last year by a southwest Missouri police chief has agreed to a $6,000 settlement. The Springfield News-Leader reports that an attorney for the dog’s owner announced the settlement with the
Commemorating the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 Tokyo Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday he would have a summit meeting with President Barack Obama in Hawaii and visit Pearl Harbor. He will be the
The Baxter County Sheriff’s office announced the arrest of 36-year-old Rebecca Rene Bryniarski, of Mountain Home, in connection with a series of recent break-ins and thefts in Baxter County at three separate locations. On November 6th the
Members of the Baxter County Quorum Court approved the proposed 2017 county budget of slightly more than $14.4 million during its regular meeting Tuesday. The court’s Budget Committee had several meetings during which the committee went over
The Army Corps of Engineers Mountain Home Project Office has announced one lane of State Highway 177 across Norfork Lake will remain closed through the end of February in order to conduct maintenance on the dam’s two
The first in a series of public meetings on the development of a Buffalo River Watershed Management Plan will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 at the Searcy County Civic Center Gym in Marshall. The purpose of
The Donald W. Reynolds Library is hosting Story Time on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 and Saturday mornings at 10:30. Each week features a new theme that includes stories followed by a craft. Wednesday, December 7th and Saturday,
The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District workforce development board will meet Wednesday morning at 11 at the Arkansas Workforce Center in Harrison. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Gassville City Council will meet for a budget work session Tuesday evening at 6 in the community center at 204 South School Street. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Arkansas United States Senator Tom Cotton has named James Ross of Cotter as Arkansan of the Week. Ross was recognized on the floor of the U. S. Senate by Cotton who said Ross exemplifies what it means
Arkansas United States Senator Tom Cotton has named James Ross of Cotter as Arkansan of the Week. Ross was recognized on the floor of the U. S. Senate by Cotton who said Ross exemplifies what it means
Arkansas United States Senator Tom Cotton has named James Ross of Cotter as Arkansan of the Week. Ross was recognized on the floor of the U. S. Senate by Cotton who said Ross exemplifies what it means
Arkansas United States Senator Tom Cotton has named James Ross of Cotter as Arkansan of the Week. Ross was recognized on the floor of the U. S. Senate by Cotton who said Ross exemplifies what it means
A former Mountain Home mayor, business leader, outdoors man and Chairman of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission board of directors, Ron Pierce has died at the age of 81. Pierce served as mayor of Mountain Home
Three Calico Rock residents, a woman and two men, were arrested recently and are being held in in the Izard County jail. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says 32 year old Nicole Leeann Chisum was arrested Sunday
Michael Joseph Pedry of Gassville was sentenced to five years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court after he pled guilty to stealing two vehicles. The 53-year-old Pedry had initially been charged with stealing
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6 in the second floor courtroom of the county courthouse. Items on the meeting’s agenda includes ordinances to establish a voluntary contribution on tax
The Gassville City Council will meet for a budget work session Tuesday evening at 6 in the community center at 204 South School Street. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Four building permits were issued by the City of Mountain Home during the month of November, according to Roberta Pack from the City of Mountain Home Building Inspection Department, including one new construction permit issued to Tony
David Sutterfield of rural Mountain Home pled guilty in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday to drug-related charges as well as two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor. As part of his sentence, Sutterfield was ordered
After an unseasonably warm November, colder temperatures are on the way for the Twin Lakes Area. Areas of fog will be followed by rain chances later Monday and into Monday night. A brief break in precipitation Tuesday
KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot staff work diligently to keep our listeners informed about the weather in the Twin Lakes Area. The station is currently looking for weather watchers in the following areas: Marion County, in
Arkansas State University Mountain Home recently won four Medallion Awards at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations’ regional conference held in Santa Fe New Mexico. ASUMH’s Communications and Marketing team won a gold Medallion award
This Tuseday at 4 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library, there will be a Cell Phone and Tablet Question and Answer Session. Bring in any tablet or cell phone and get some hands-on help from teen volunteers.
Studio 300, the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County’s makerspace, is a place for people to gather and create together. This Tuesday morning, at 10:30 to learn how to create winter-themed music boxes using a mason
Thirteen new business licenses were issued by the city of Mountain Home during November, according to Roberta Pack, from the City of Mountain Home Building Inspectors Office. City records indicate licenses were issued to seven homebased businesses
Judge approves sale of NABORS equipment The sale of personal property owned by the Ozark Mountain Waste District’s NABORS landfill and Rossi Road office locations, which are no longer in operation, has been approved by a Pulaski
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced her mobile office will visit the Marion County Senior Activity and Wellness Center Monday from 10:00 in the morning until 11:30 a.m. at 5966 Highway 202 East in Flippin. The
Mitch Mitchell, who listed a Cave City address on the Baxter County jail log, pled guilty to a number of drug-related charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and was sentenced to five years
Dr. Melinda Moss, former Superintendent of the Harrison School District, recently accepted a position as Superintendent of Joplin Schools, according to the Harrison Daily Times. Her official start date isn’t until July first, however she has already
Thomas Galluzzo of Mountain Home pled guilty to possessing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia and was given four years probation during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. According to the probable cause affidavit filed in the
The Donald W. Reynolds Library is offering two programs to help students with schoolwork. Monday afternoons, 3:30-5 the library offers Makerspace Time where students have access to supplies to help them with school projects like posters and
The Cameo Club of Mountain Home will host their annual Tour of Homes Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4. Tickets to tour the three homes on this year’s tour may be purchased at Bouquet Palace Sunday afternoon
The Coloring Club for Adults will meet Monday mornings from 10:30 to noon at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. Coloring offers an outlet for relaxation, stress relief and creative expression. Supplies will be provided,
The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County will host a sale of books by local published authors Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 at the library. The authors will be available to discuss their work and
A two-vehicle accident occurred just before Friday’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony and parade. According to a preliminary report from a Mountain Home Police Department spokesperson, injuries were the result of the accident in front of Vanguard Properties
The Christmas season officially kicked off in Baxter County last night with the annual Myrtle Chamberlain Wood Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. The theme of this year’s parade was Christmas
Jerrod Allen Sisk of Briarcliff was given 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to a number of drug-related offenses in addition to misdemeanor theft of property charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday.
This Saturday, L.C. Sammons Youth Center will host “The Santa Clause” for Movie in the Park. Activies will begin at 8 and the movie will begin at 8:15. Movie in the Park is free to the communinity.
The Ozark Woodturners will hold their annual show and sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Education Building at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. Admission is free and there will be hourly door prizes and
The Marion County Library will close at noon Saturday in preparation serving as the Hospitality Center for the 20th Annual Marion County Tour of Homes. The Hospitality Center will open at 1 p.m. with tickets available for
A Missouri woman was transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center following a one vehicle accident early Friday afternoon on State Highway 201 North near the Pigeon Creek turnoff. Baxter County Sheriff’s Sergeant Ken Grayham says 69 year
The sale of personal property owned by the Ozark Mountain Waste District’s NABORS landfill and Rossi Road office locations, which are no longer in operation, has been approved by a Pulaski County circuit court judge. According to
The Gassville Recycling trailer will be available Saturday morning from 9 until noon at 502 Lakeview Drive in Gassville. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Donald W. Reynolds Library is hosting a teen writers and illustrators club Saturday morning from 10:30 until noon for grades 7 through 12. Teens interested in exploring their creative writing and drawing talents may work on
Motorists traveling on State Highway 5 north in the 2400 block near Lil's Bridal should proceed with caution due to a one vehicle accident in the area. The accident is being investigated by the Arkansas State Police
Tyler Hudgens pled no contest to charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and was sentenced to 15 years in prison with eight suspended and seven to serve, and ordered to pay
Mountain Home Police arrested 39 year old Andrew Cunningham of Mountain Home Tuesday on felony drug charges after following up on a noise complaint at a local motel regarding two individuals arguing. When police arrived they located
Officer Rockie Morrell from the Baxter County Sheriff’s office arrested 39-year-old Justin Eugene Cross early Wednesday morning on felony charges of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The officer was on routine patrol near the area of
Mountain Home Police arrested 43-year-old Bambi Denece Hogan of Flippin Tuesday on drug and shoplifting charges. Police investigated an initial report from a business indicating one of its employees may have committed a theft. Investigators determined the
Two convicted felons were arrested on felony charges of residential burglary and theft of a firearm by Marion County deputies Tuesday. Marion County Sheriff Joan Vickers says Garrett D. Marler and Matthew Bourg are charged with residential
The City of Bull Shoals has received a $500,000 grant from the Delta Regional Authority to be used toward replacing the city’s wastewater plant and updating the system. Bull Shoals Mayor David Hotchkiss said this grant is
The board of the Ozark Mountain Solid Waste Management District, which is comprised of judges and mayors from cities in Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Marion, Newton and Searcy counties, met Thursday morning in Harrison. Among items on the
Arkansas is now one of 28 states and the District of Columbia to approve the sale of marijuana for medical purposes. Although voters in the Natural State approved the issue in the November General Election, a process
Marion County will hold a procedure meeting Thursday evening at 6 in the Marion County Court Complex Building. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Mountain Home woman, who was a passenger in the vehicle of a man arrested Tuesday afternoon by the Baxter County Sheriff, was arrested on felony drug charges by the Mountain Home Police. According to Mountain Home
One arrest has been made in connection with stolen property recovered by the Baxter County Sheriff in an investigation that remains active. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says 41 year old Dwayne Allen Thompson of rural Mountain
The Christmas Season officially kicks off Friday night in Mountain Home with the annual Myrtle Wood Chamberlain Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 on the lawn of the Baxter County Courthouse followed by the annual Mountain Home
The Baxter Marion Rural Water Association #1 board of directors will be in regular session Thursday evening, December 1, at 6 at the Oakland Community center. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Mountain Home woman, who was a passenger in the vehicle of a man arrested Tuesday afternoon by the Baxter County Sheriff, was arrested on felony drug charges by the Mountain Home Police. According to Mountain Home
One arrest has been made in connection with stolen property recovered by the Baxter County Sheriff in an investigation that remains active. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says 41 year old Dwayne Allen Thompson of rural Mountain
The Stone County Sheriff’s Department and Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigations responded to the Stone County Medical Center Saturday evening, on November 19th, after an attending physician believed the death of four-year-old Skylar Shellstrom was the result
The Baxter County Sheriff's Department recently announced plans to display stolen items, at the fairgrounds in unit C-3, which were recovered from an arrest yesterday. Investigator Jaime Cole from the Sheriff's Office explains. Listen: right-click to download
With the recent death of Cuba’s former President Fidel Castro and a new administration entering the White House, many people are wondering what the future holds for Cuba. Since December of 2014, when Cuba’s current President and
Two Izard County residents were arrested Saturday night on drug charges after one was found passed out in a vehicle in front of a Mt. Pleasant convenience store. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says 24 year old
Santa Claus will be making a special appearance Monday for the annual Sleigh Bells at The Sheid on the ASU Mountain Home Campus. The free event will be held from six to eight in the evening at
The Marion County solid waste committee will meet Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 in the Marion County Court Complex Building. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Baxter Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is offering gift wrapping services beginning this Monday from eight in the morning until four p.m. in the main lobby. During the weekdays until December 22nd gifts can be dropped off
The Twin Lakes Dyslexia Support Group will hold a meeting Tuesday evening at 5:30 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County. The meeting will feature Jennie Riley, Dyslexia Coordinator for MOuntain Home Public Schools as
Two local couples on a vacation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee are among the over 14,000 tourists and residents evacuated from raging wildfires in the region. Retired Mountain Home chiropractor, Dr. Richard Byrd says when he and his wife
A two vehicle crash Monday afternoon at 12:55, on Missouri Route 14, has killed 60-year-old Donna Barton of Ava. According to Missouri State Trooper D.B. Blakenship, Barton was westbound 2 miles east of Sparta in a 2005
Jeff Pipkin, an Arkansas native and economic developer with over 25 years experience will be joining the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce as CEO/Economic Developer. Board Chairman Scott Copeland, who made the announcement Monday afternoon, expressed
The island nation of Cuba has seen dramatic changes in the less than two years since President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro began the process of normalizing relations between the two countries. Two big changes happened
The Mountain Home Revenue Office is one of 25 offices listed in the state as a Voluntary Enhanced Security Office, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. The facility, located on 200 East Eighth Street,
The Flippin School Board met in regular session Monday night. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has the report. Listen: right-click to download mp3 Hudson says the board adjourned at 8:35 in the evening. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Monday afternoon the hiring of Jeff Pipkin as their new CEO Economic Developer. He will be joining the chamber on January 2. A native of Bald
Teachers, parents and students at Cotter Schools are rallying behind 5th grade teacher Jena Adams and her family who lost their home and belongings in a fire Sunday. Superintendent Chad Harp says a Go Fund Me account
Salesville Fire Department and Rescue personnel were dispatched to a two vehicle accident Monday morning at 7:09 near the Y Store at 10842 Highway 5 South. According to reports, two people were transported to Baxter Regional Medical
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has approved the hunting of feral hogs during firearms deer, bear and elk seasons. J. P. Fairlead, coordinator the feral hog program for the state commission, says they continue to catch
#GivingTuesday kicks off Tuesday, following the Thanksgiving holiday and the widely popular Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The global social media event benefits local charities and nonprofits. According to Arkansas Nonprofit Alliance President and CEO Stephanie Meincke
Now that voters have approved the use of marijuana in Arkansas for medical use, regulations are yet to be developed. As state officials grapple with the licensing guidelines, patient registration requirements, dispensary approval and a budget, one
Across the country shopper headed to the stores to begin their Christmas Shopping with Black Friday setting records for holiday spending, according national retailing sources. Here in the Twin Lakes Area, local stores were also busy. Penny
The Marion County budget committee will meet Monday afternoon at 4:30 and again Tuesday afternoon at 4:30. The meetings will be held in the main courtroom of the county courthouse. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Flippin School Board will meet in regular session Monday evening at 7 in the administration building. Items on the meeting’s agenda include reports, including a report from nurse, Tracie Gilliland. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Listen: right-click to download mp3 Accident on Highway 5 North kills Lakeview man An accident on on Highway 5 North and CR 13 near Ideal RV at 7:45 Wednesday morning has taken the life of 87-year-old
A one-vehicle accident in Gamaliel caused long traffic delays Saturday night on Highway 101. According to a preliminary report from an Arkansas State Police spokesperson, no fatalities were reported from the accident. We'll have more details as
A Cherokee Village man was killed in a one-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Howell County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 68-year-old Thomas Fargo was pronounced dead at the scene one-tenth of a mile south of
BEEBE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas State Police say a North Little Rock man has been killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 67 near Beebe. A police report says 64-year-old Ronald Campea died in the accident about
Serenity, a local non-profit organization that provides shelter and services for victims of domestic violence, has new website developed and donated by Greg Alexander of Vision Amp, who serves on the Serenity Board of Directions. Alexander says
The National Park Service is accepting applications for Commercial Use Authorizations to conduct water based commercial activities on the Buffalo National River. Approved actives include guided fishing and sightseeing conducted by a jon boat or drift boat.
The Christmas holidays will get underway Saturday in Bakersfield and Gainesville with a appearance by Santa Claus himself expected in both communities, according to the Ozark County Times. Christmas in the Ozarks is the theme of this
A Harrison man, who was making drugs in a house with children present, is being held in the Boone County jail. According to the Harrison Daily Times, 26 year old Steven Brown is charged with manufacturing a
NEWS SAT. 11-26-16 Biologists find 28 new cases of wasting disease in deer AP The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission says it’s identified 28 new cases of chronic wasting disease in deer harvested during the opening weekend
Foodbanks across the state of Arkansas see increased need for food and donations during the holidays at a time when many low-income families need the most help. According to a report from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, statistics
The Arkansas Arts Center Childrens Theatre on Tour will perform The Gingerbread Man at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County Saturday morning, December 3, at 10:30. In the production of The Gingerbread Man, Grandpa Nick
Over the last few months in the Twin Lakes Area we have seen lower amounts of rainfall and warmer temperatures than usual. Meterologist Jeff Hood, from the National Weather service in Little Rock says in
The Angel Trees of the Salvation Army, which are appearing across the Twin Lakes Area, are more than holiday decor, each angel on the trees represents one of over 300 local children in need of someone to
After the Thanksgiving meal is finished, folks across the country head to stores and malls to begin their Christmas shopping. Black Friday and Cyber Monday may dominate the headlines, but it is Small Saturday that highlights the
Eagle Awareness has been scheduled once again and it’s time to mark your calendars for January 13th and 14th 2017. The event takes place at Bull Shoals-White River State Park located at 153 Bull Shoals Park in
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services reports that the March unemployment rate in Baxter County is holding steady at 4.3 percent for November, just three-tenths higher than the unemployment rate across the state. There is a total
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Community Education Program is accepting registrants for L.E.A.N. Start for families. The program is scheduled to begin Monday and will be taught by Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Diane Burton. L.E.A.N. is an
Donald W. Reynolds Library will be hosting the Art Odyssey Gallery Sale Saturday, November 26th, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Artists featured in the 2016 Art Odyssey Tour who will have items available for purchase include
An accident on Highway 5 North and CR 13 near Ideal RV at 7:45 Wednesday morning has taken the life of 87-year-old Gerald Lenard of Lakeview. The Midway Fire Department, Arkansas State Police and other emergency personnel
(AP) – Forestry officials plan to reopen a popular hiking trail in the Arkansas Ozarks after a wildfire prompted its closure last week. U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman C.J. Norvell says the Hawksbill Crag Trail is expected to
Members of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative will be receiving over $1.2 million in December, according to Mel Coleman, chief executive officer of the coop. One of 900 electric cooperatives representing 42 million members across the United States,
From Thanksgiving to New Years Eve, the holiday season is filled with gatherings around a table or buffet. While nothings better than a plate full of our seasonal favorites, without a little forethought, those turkey and trimmings
The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas recently received a grant from the Petco foundation in the amount of $6,000 in an effort to save more animal lives in Baxter County. Shelter Manager Carolyn Carter says the
An Izard County man is the victim of a drowning accident Tuesday on Crown Lake, near Horseshoe Bend. According to Izard County Sheriff, the body of 22 year old Colt Farley of Zion was discovered by divers
Twin Lakes Community Bank has announced Weston Monger is joining their staff as a Commercial/Ag Lender at their offices in Mountain Home and Norfork. A Mountain Home native, Monger attended the University of Arkansas after graduating from
Kindness, Inc. of Mountain Home will again be offering gift wrapping services to the community between December 10th and Christmas Eve. Kindness Executive Director Debbie Womack says Kindness volunteers will be wrapping packages at Sleep Mart this
Cotter City hall will be closed Thursday and Friday in celebration of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The office will open again Monday with regular business hours. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
One female driver was cited for an accident which occurred at 5:17 p.m. Tuesday just west of the Sheid bypass and U.S. Highway 62 west in Mountain Home. Mountain Home Police and emergency responders were first on
Bob Knight visited with State Senator Scott Flippo Wednesday morning on KTLO-FM 97.9. Listen: right-click to download mp3 WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Midway Fire Department and other emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene of a 3 vehicle accident with injuries and entrapment on Highway 5 North and CR 13 near Ideal RV at 7:48 this morning. When
Across the nation communities are shocked and saddened by the tragic school bus crash that killed six children and injured more than 20 other students in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Locally, Mountain Home Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jake Long,
Sales tax numbers for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continue on the upswing according to numbers provided by the state Department of Finance and Administration. Baxter County Treasurer Janey Mize says the numbers released
Thanksgiving Day is a special time for families and friends to gather, give thanks and enjoy the traditional feast of turkey and all the trimmings. For those Twin Lakes Area residents who are alone, don’t have the
The Donald W. Reynolds Library will be closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular Library hours will resume Saturday, November 26. The Library’s normal hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
The governmental offices of Baxter County will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A 29 year old Marshall woman was killed in a Searcy County hunting accident Tuesday morning. Searcy County Sheriff Joey Pruitt says the unidentified woman was killed by a man who was hunting with his son west
Mountain Home Police and first responders are on the scene of a four vehicle accident with injuries at the Sheid By-pass and U. S. Highway 62 west of Mountain Home. Travelers in the area are asked to
The meeting of the Bull Shoals Sewer Committee scheduled for Wednesday evening at 6 has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled at a date to be determined. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A 75 acre fire by Whitaker point near the Buffalo River has closed the Hawksbill Craig Trail. The fire apparently started from an unattended campfire. Public affairs Specialist for the USDA Forest Service C.J. Norvell has more
The Thanksgiving holiday is always one of the busiest travel times of they year when folks hit the road to travel to family and friends or for holiday shopping. This year, as in years past, local law
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has confirmed 28 new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease in Northern Arkansas from voluntary sampling stations during opening weekend of modern gun season November 12th. The samples were collected from 25
(AP) – Federal prosecutors say a former chief deputy for Stone County has been sentenced to 12 months plus one day in prison for telling prisoners to assault another inmate and then arranging the attack. The U.S.
The Baxter County Quorum Court Budget Committee voted Monday to send a proposed 2017 budget of slightly more than $14.4 million to the full court for approval. A number of items had been stripped out of the
A man suspected of a motor vehicle theft Saturday in Baxter County has been captured, according to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery. 30-year-old Daryl Matthew Kruegar was arrested Sunday afternoon by Corporal Kristopher Savino following a citizen
The current Miss Arkansas and Calico Rock native, Savannah Skidmore, was scheduled to host a school assembly at Calico Rock High School Tuesday afternoon at 1 with a reception in her honor to follow at 2. The
The current Miss Arkansas and Calico Rock native, Savannah Skidmore, will host a school assembly at Calico Rock High School Tuesday afternoon at 1. A reception in her honor will follow at 2 at the school. Skidmore
A man suspected of a motor vehicle theft Saturday in Baxter County has been captured, according to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery. 30-year-old Daryl Matthew Kruegar was arrested Sunday afternoon by Corporal Kristopher Savino following a citizen
Felony charges have been filed against a Calico Rock man who was found nude in a classroom at the Calico Rock Elementary School Friday morning. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says 36 year old Adam Rush is
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Summit man who was apparently electrocuted Friday night. Sergeant Silas Gibson from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a call was received shortly after 6 reporting
The Baxter County Planning Board will meet Tuesday morning at 11 in the third floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the meeting’s agenda include presentations from Strider Consulting and Consolidated Land Services as
Open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act began November 1st across the Country and about 53,000 more people have selected plans than the same enrollment period last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Several people were given probation during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Harold Fuller, who lists Heber Springs as his address, was given seven years probation after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and
The Arkansas Department of Education has made a new website available to the public called My School Info. Mountain Home Superintendent Dr. Jake Long says rather than visiting multiple websites, information is at one convenient location for
Several people were given probation during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Harold Fuller, who lists Heber Springs as his address, was given seven years probation after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and
A planned power outage in the Norfork area is scheduled for Monday evening at 10 according to North Arkansas Electric Cooperative representative Tori Moss. The outage, which is expected to last an hour will affect over 1,800
The Marion County budget committee will meet Monday afternoon at 4:30 in the Marion County Court Complex Building. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Monday evening at 5 in workshop session to discuss employee insurance rates. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Norfork School Board will meet in regular session Monday evening at 5 in the administration building. Items on the meeting’s agenda include reports, a presentation from Stephens and Company on funding solutions for school building projects
The Baxter County Budget Committee will meet again Monday afternoon at 4:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the courthouse. The agenda includes continued review of the preliminary 2017 budget. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Two West Plains residents and a Michigan woman were injured in a two vehicle accident in Howell County Friday evening. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says 87 year old Marshall L. Cawvey of West
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery is seeking the public help in locating an unidentified may suspected of a motor vehicle theft Saturday afternoon in Baxter County. The sheriff says the Caucasian male is also suspected of using
Mtn. Home man on parole from Iowa now a fugitive Fifty-four year old Johnnie Joe Collins of rural Mountain Home, an active parolee from Iowa who was sent to prison in that state for second-degree murder in
Two drivers involved in a three vehicle accident shortly after 10 Saturday morning in Cotter injured, according to Cotter Police Chief Clint Tilton. He says 20 year old Devin Manuel and 70 year old Johnny Rogers, Sr.
