Prior to the Red, White and Blue fireworks being shot Saturday evening, the winning number for the Carter’s Jewels for You pendant was announced on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. The winning number is 229754.
The Buffalo National River will be the focus of a community cleanup effort later this month to remove trash and waste from the local waterway. Buffalo National River Partners (BNRP) is organizing a cleanup along the middle
Registration is now open for the 2025-26 Urban Archery Deer Hunts in Arkansas, a program aimed at controlling deer populations in city areas while supporting food assistance efforts. The hunts begin Sept. 1, but hunters must register
Fort Smith Northside has hired former Mountain Home assistant coach Brett Shrable as it’s next defensive coordinator. Shrable, who has been on Steve Ary’s staff for the last 5 seasons, enjoyed his time in Mountain Home which
St. Louis Cardinals’ Yohel Pozo, left, scores on a sacrifice fly by Brendan Donovan as Cleveland Guardians’ Austin Hedges stands by during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil
A Taney County man is facing a rape charge involving a 13-year-old girl from Boone County and a Marion County woman, a relative of the victim, has also been charged in connection with the case. Being held
The Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom had a busy Friday in Missouri as they played in two tournaments and won 2 of 3 games. The day started with win against Mule club 6-3 in the final day
One of two people arrested after drugs and drug paraphernalia were located during a compliance visit to a home along Cranfield Road in early February last year appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (June 23). Twenty-nine-year-old
The annual Red White and Blue Festival will continue Saturday, featuring a full schedule of community events, live entertainment and fireworks. The day’s activities will start with the Red White and Blue 5K Race at 7 in
The 3rd annual Hackler Veterans Day ragball tournament will be Saturday with the first game set to start at 9 at Keller Park. The tournament originally scheduled for May 24 was rescheduled due to weather. The proceeds
Registration is now open for the Fall youth soccer and volleyball season at Mountain Home Parks and Recreation, with updated pricing and important changes to note for players, parents, and coaches.For soccer this year’s registration fees are
On Tuesday the Arkansas Activities Association announced that the Salem Greyhounds received two special honors. They were named academic state champions in girls cross country and girls golf. Salem Director of Athletics J.W. Blevins says this accomplishment
Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a Senate Air Force Caucus Co-Chair and member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, elicited strong support for the missions and personnel at both Little Rock Air Force Base and Ebbing Air National Guard
A main break that disrupted service Friday morning to the entire customer base of the Baxter Marion County Water Association has been repaired and service has been restored as of early Saturday morning. Crews from the association
St. Louis Cardinals’ Pedro Pagés gestures as he runs to home plate with a home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
With summer temperatures rising, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) are warning motorists to keep their cool and avoid aggressive driving as road rage incidents continue to climb across the state. So far in 2025, state troopers have
Adou Thiero was selected in the second round as the 36th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers to become the 47th Razorback drafted in the NBA and the 62nd player under
The Arkansas Board of Corrections unanimously authorized up to $50,000 for the exploration of water sources for the 815-acre Franklin County site of a planned 3,000-bed prison at a special meeting Thursday. The board approved the drilling
A main break has disrupted service Friday morning to the entire customer base of the Baxter Marion County Water Association. Crews from the association which has 191 customers in Oakland, Promise Land and along Highway 5 North
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team traveled to Warrensburg for the Mule Club Centennial Games Thursday.In the first game, Cash Arnhart collected three hits in four at bats, but Lockeroom fell to the Mule Club
DE QUEEN, Ark. A Sevier County jury has convicted a De Queen man on multiple felony charges, leading to a 150-year prison sentence. Thomas Eugene Whitt, 66, was found guilty Wednesday, June 25, of three counts
Arkansas will receive $44.5 million of a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family for their role in the United States’ opioid epidemic. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the settlement share Wednesday, and
Mountain Home Bomber boys track and field head coach Noah Chagnon has been named the AHSCA Track and Field Coach of the Year for a second time. This season, under the leadership of Chagnon, the Bombers were
A man who has faced charges in a number of criminal cases during the past 22 years was back in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday where he pled guilty to his charges and was sentenced to six
ST. LOUIS (AP) Shota Imanaga returned from the injured list to throw five innings of one-hit ball, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday for a split of
A house fire in Mountain Home on the afternoon of June 10 led to the rescue of two dogs after emergency crews responded to a blaze on Glenstone Street around 3. The fire began in a bedroom
A Baxter County woman, with a lengthy criminal history, is behind bars again after she was found passed out or asleep in her vehicle recently, nearly hit a deputy when she fled the scene, drove into a
The 25th annual Red, White and Blue Festival is underway as many prepare their vehicles for the parade and car show. The parade will begin Saturday morning at 10 and Dani Pugsley, President and CEO of the
The 1965 graduating class of Mountain Home High School is scheduling a class reunion for this fall and is seeking help in contacting graduates, as well as helping plan the event.There will be a planning meeting at
Arkansas residents who missed the May application period for public land elk hunting permits will have another opportunity during the Buffalo River Elk Festival, scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Jasper. Three on-site permits will be drawn
The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas maintained its no-kill status in 2024, according to Best Friends Animal Society’s annual shelter data report. To achieve no-kill status, shelters must reach a 90 percent or higher save rate
The boil order issued last week for a portion of the Brunner Hill Water Association in Baxter County was lifted Thursday morning. The order was issued last Wednesday by the Arkansas Department of Health for customers along
Atom Wilson, 1, who went missing Tuesday, has been found safe. The Little Rock Police Department asked Arkansas State Police to issue a Missing/Endangered Child Advisory. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
This year’s Red White and Blue Festival Rodeo will feature Bert Davis “The Coppertown Clown” as part of it’s family friendly show starting Friday night through Saturday. Bert Davis and Sonyja Rand of the Chicks and Spurs
ST. LOUIS (AP) Ian Happ hit a leadoff home run and drove in three, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits in six scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 on
On Tuesday the Arkansas Activities Association announced that the Mountain Home Bombers had been named academic state champions in five sports including baseball, boys and girls soccer, and boys and girls track and field. No other school
The 3rd annual Hackler Veterans Day tournament will be Saturday with the first game set to start at 9 at Keller Park. The tournament originally scheduled for May 24 was rescheduled due to weather. The proceeds will
When investigators went to search a residence along Sweet Fern Lane in Midway where drug sales were allegedly being made, they located an array of illegal substances. The two people who were at the residence both appeared
All but one north central Arkansas county saw population growth from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024 according to data recently released by the U.S. Census bureau. The data shows one city in our area is
As many in the area prepare for the 25th annual Red, White and Blue Festival, time is running out to register for the 5K run. The 5K run will take place on Saturday morning starting at 7.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park will host a special event this weekend aimed at connecting women with the outdoors through fly fishing. The Women in Nature (W.I.N.) program returns Friday and gives women an opportunity to join
The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session at Cotter City Hall at 6 Thursday evening. Prior to the regularly scheduled meeting, the board will hold a public hearing for the citizens and other interested persons
The Gassville City Council met for 90 minutes Tuesday evening with a busy agenda that included the approval of street pavement overlays within the city. Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim shared the following recap after the meeting. Listen:
The Baxter County Conservation District in partnership with the L.C. Sammons Youth Center will conduct a Pond Insect Investigation Thursday afternoon from 1 to 3. The event is available to ages 8 to 14 and is offered
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet in regular session in the council chambers located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd at 6:30 Thursday evening. Items on the agenda include: – An explaination of the W/S rate study
The Marion County Personnel Committee will meet Thursday evening at 5:30 at the Marion County Courthouse. The agenda will include reviewing the newly proposed Personnel Policy. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Salesville Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Thursday at 5 in the Council Room at Salesville City Hall. Discussion will include a request to build a laundry facility at Angler’s Rest Resort. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A portion of Denton Ferry Road will be closed to thru traffic beginning Thursday. According to the Baxter County Road and Bridge Department, starting Thursday morning at 8 the section of Denton Ferry Road and County Road
Authorities are searching for a 1-year-old child reported missing from Little Rock. According to the Arkansas State Police, Atom Wilson was last seen Tuesday morning around 10, at Park Plaza Mall. Atom is best described as a
The Mounatain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team split a pair of games while playing host to West Plains. Noah Davis collected three hits in four at bats as MacLeod took the first game of the night
ST. LOUIS (AP) Masyn Winn homered, drove in four runs and scored twice to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-7 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, their seventh win their last eight
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Arkansas Gabe Gaeckle, Cole Gibler, Ryder Helfrick and Cam Kozeal have been invited to the 2025 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp.The training camp will feature 56 of the premier non-draft-eligible college players
A rural Mountain Home man charged with barging uninvited into a female’s home where he broke items of personal property and punched a wall appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Forty-four-year-old Chris
The Baxter County Economic Development Committee met Wednesday morning to discuss the parameters for how funds will be allocated following the passing of a $50,000 fund for economic development by the Quorum Court on June 4. When
It took just five minutes for the Mountain Home City Council to approve the one item they had on the agenda Tuesday night in a special session. The council approved an ordinance to accept the final plat
As the curbside recycling program in Mountain Home comes to an end this week the Baxter Day Service is reminding the public that this is not the end of recycling in the city. Baxter Day Service Center
Stoney Larue, known for his heartfelt storytelling and electrifying live shows, is set to headline the 25th annual Red White and Blue festival Saturday night before the fireworks show. Stoney LaRue is a cornerstone of the Red
The State of Arkansas is rewarding top teachers with bonuses and one district in the area, Izard County, had the highest percentage of teachers in the state receiving bonuses. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department
Wednesday evening at 5:30, the Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the Administration Building Board Room. Items on the agenda include a presentation by Josh Siebert wtih Modus Studio
The Briarcliff improvement district will hold a meeting Wednesday at 3 in the Briarcliff temporary office. The meeting will be open to the public. The City of Briarcliff temporary office is located at 945 Scenic Dr. WebReadyTM
The Fulton County Fair’s Creative Arts Department is accepting entries for this year’s showcase, inviting local artists and hobbyists to participate in a variety of categories including arts, crafts, photography, foods, sewing, vegetables, and flowers.Entries will be
The Lakeview City Council will meet in regular session Wednesday evening at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. The agenda includes the State Street Aid Program, the Dogwood Lane-Sinkhole and the Baxter County Siren Project. WebReadyTM
The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department is advising residents that a section of Old Military Rd Starting at address 5650 Old Military Rd and extending to just before the County Road 669 intersection will be closed
Former Arkansas baseball coach and Razorback legend Norm DeBriyn will be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class, the College Baseball Foundation announced Monday, June 23. In a coaching career
Tiffany Wright (left), director of the Arkansas Department of Human Services’ Division of Children and Family Services, and Major Jeffrey Drew (right), commander of the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division, answer questions from the Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Arkansas state Sen. Fred Love announced Monday hes seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders next year. Love, who represents a Little Rock district, said he was
ST. LOUIS (AP) Alec Burleson and Brendan Donovan each hit two-run homers in the fifth inning, Matthew Liberatore pitched seven strong innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 on Monday night. Lars Nootbaar
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team hosted Forsyth for a doubleheader Monday at Lester White Field. In the first game of the night, MacLeod fell to Forsyth with a final score of 12 to 7.
A citizen’s tip led to the arrest of a sex offender who moved and did not notify law enforcement of his new address as required by the law. Forty-nine-year-old Robert Eugene Goertler was found to be living
The Red White and Blue festival is celebrating its 25th year with a bang. This year’s fireworks show is rumored to be the largest in the state according to event organizers. The Red White and Blue festival
The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society will be hosting a popular Arkansas cooking personality on Tuesday as part of it’s monthly meeting at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County. Phyllis Speer of Buffalo City
Arvest Bank is now accepting letters of request from nonprofit organizations in Baxter, Boone and Marion counties who would like to be considered as one of the 2025 Charity of the Year recipients. The Charity of the
Final touches being placed on new health unit as staff prepares to move in The Baxter County Health Unit will be temporarily closed from Tuesday until Friday as it relocates to a new facility. Stacey Ferretti of
The Mountain Home City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday evening at 5 at City Hall. The only item on the agenda is an ordinance to accept the final plat for the Glenbriar Commons Phase 2C
The Flippin School Board met Monday in regular session for an hour and 21 minutes. Three hires where approved for the 2025-26 school year including Monica Springfield, Curriculum Director, Tracey Moore, High School Art Teacher and Jennifer
The Baxter County Conservation District will hold a Board meeting Tuesday at noon in Harrison. For more information, call 870-425-3527, Extension 3. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Marion County Budget Committee will meet Tuesday night at 5:30 at the Marion County Courthouse. Items on the agenda includes ordinances to be reviewed prior to the Quorum Court meeting. The public is invited to attend.
The Gassville City Council will meet in a regular session Tuesday night at 6 at the Gassville Community Center. Items on the agenda will include: – a third reading on an ordinance for the sale and transfer
The Baxter County 911 Advisory Board will meet Tuesday morning for its quarterly meeting with a light agenda. Items to discuss will include quarterly call for service report, discuss plan for dispatch walkthrough to show off new
The Baxter County Economic Development Committee will meet Wednesday to begin discussing the parameters of the $50,000 in funding for Economic Development passed at the previous Quorum Court session June 4. The meeting will be at 8
Arkansas State Police Troopers confiscated more than 300 pounds of illegal drugs in two unrelated traffic stops within a single day, authorities said Thursday. The first incident occurred around 1:45 a.m. on June 19 along Interstate 30
Camp Robinson officials are advising the public to expect loud noises throughout the week as the base conducts military training exercises. The training is scheduled to take place from Monday, June 23, through Sunday, June 29, and
Highlighted by Fernando Carmona and Kam Shanks’ first-team selections, six Razorbacks earned preseason All-SEC honors from Phil Steele. Carmona and Shanks earned All-SEC praise at the offensive guard and punt returner positions, respectively. The duo also garnered
Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy has been named the 47th winner of the Golden Spikes Award, the most prestigious among college baseball’s national player of the year honors. Aloy is Arkansas’ third winner in program history of the
The All-American Sports Club hosted the Golden Glove Classic softball tournament on Saturday at Clysta Willett Park in Mountain Home. In the co-ed division, the Kings out of West Plains were crowned champions after a 12 to
State Rep. DeAnn Vaught (center) and Energy and Environment Sec. Shane Khoury appear before the House Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development committee on April 10, 2025 to speak in favor of Senate Bill 290, which preserved the
The MacLeod American Legion baseball team will play Monday at with first pitch scheduled for 5:30. They will take on Forsyth at Lester White Field. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
ST. LOUIS (AP) Andrew Abbott retired the final 18 batters he faced in seven commanding innings, and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-1 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Jose
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team took a 4 to 0 loss against Moberly on Sunday in the final day of the Big Nuts Classic in Charleston, Mo. Ethan Light took the loss for Mountain
The Mountain Home Hurricane swim team came in 3rd behind Jonesboro Jets and Jonesboro SWAT at the swim meet held in Pocahontas on Saturday. Liam McKee (10) won the 50 meter free, Elijah Jones (13) won his
The Mountain Home Fire Department is ready to move into their new fire station Tuesday. Station 2 is complete and firefighters will begin operating out of the new 10,800 square foot building which means motorists will need
The 25th annual Red White and Blue festival will be held Friday and Saturday on the campus of Arkansas State University Mountain Home. The annual event is a family-friendly, community festival which will see the return of
The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) will hold a board meeting Monday with the primary objective of electing new officers following the passing of Board Chair, Shawn Lane in April this year. Other items on the
As the Twin Lakes Area gets ready for the annual Red White and Blue Festival, residents have the opportunity to go ahead and get in on some of the fun with the return of the Jewels for
The Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) Board of Education and members of the Baxter County Quorum Court will attend a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) training session for public officials Monday evening at 5:30 in the second
The Flippin School Board of Education will meet Monday evening at 6 in the Administrative Building. The agenda will include two resignations for the end of the 2024-25 school year, Deanna Klaus, Middle School Math teacher and
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) approved new regulations Thursday to adjust turkey hunting season dates and zones for the 2026 season. The decision was made during the Commission’s meeting at Golden Glo Studio in Camden.
Jackson Corp drove in four runs on two hits to lead American Legion Lockeroom to win 9-5 over Charleston, Missouri in day 3 of the Big Nuts Classic Tournament. Owen Hyslip earned the win on the mound
St. Louis Cardinals’ Yohel Pozo (63) celebrates after hitting a walk-off single as Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz watches to defeat the Reds in the 11th inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 21, 2025,
An Ozark County man was killed recently when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a deer in Newton County. The Arkansas State Police identified the victim as 66-year-old Joe Watkins of Dora. According to the report,
Hunters looking to bag an alligator in the state of Arkansas have a chance to get their hands on a select amount of permits through July. Applications for the 2025 Arkansas public land alligator hunting season will
PICTURED L/R: Jacob Bruggeman,Vice President, Arvest Bank; Layton Lee, Executive Vice President, Arvest Bank; Scott Copeland, President, CEO, Arvest Bank; Dr. Bentley Wallace, ASUMH Chancellor; Victor Beck, ASUMH Workforce Development Center Director; Christy Keirn, ASUMH Vice Chancellor
With extreme temperatures forecasted into next week and the incoming heat dome setting up, residents in the Twin Lakes area need to take extra precautions when dealing with the summer heat. Jeff Hood, meteorologist with the National
A Hot Springs woman, reported missing more than a year ago, was located at a gas station in Little Rock on June 19, officials confirmed.34-year-old Tori Milsak, whose disappearance had left her family searching for answers, walked
From left: Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Jacob Oliva, Chief of Staff Courtney Salas-Ford and Chief Fiscal Officer Greg Rogers answer questions from the Arkansas Legislative Council about funding for the Education Freedom Account school voucher program
Day 2 of the Big Nuts Classic in Charleston, Missouri ended with Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom baseball soaring past the Charleston Flying Squirrels 9-2. Maddex Chism earned the win for Lockeroom striking out 4 and walking
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Friday, June 20, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Andre Pallante allowed
A girl was critically injured after being swept into a culvert in a creek and two people were also injured while trying to free her. The incident happened Thursday in southwestern Douglas County off Missouri State Highway
A Mountain Home man arrested for assaulting a nurse at a local clinic and threatening to kill his father and the entire Mountain Home Police Department later picked up additional charges in the Baxter County Detention Center
Members of the Mountain Home City council, clerks, the mayor and administrators just wrapped up their time in Little Rock as part of the 91st Arkansas Municipal League State Convention. The three day annual event held at
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Family and Community Fishing Program locations saw some bonus catfish stockings this past week, thanks to a generous donation by Baxter Land Company Fish Farm in Desha County. Thousands of
All AAA member schools will observe an annual mandatory two week athletic dead period running from June 21st to July 6th. During this time coaches (licensed teacher coaches and registered volunteers) shall be prohibited from engaging in
The All-American Sports Club will host the Golden Glove Classic, a co-ed slowpitch softball tournament today at Clysta Willett Park. First pitch will be at 8 this morning, with the championship expected to start around 6 this
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced several key appointments to county offices on Friday, including a new Justice of the Peace for Searcy County. Tarance DePriest of Marshall has been appointed to serve as Justice of the Peace
The Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251 will hold their monthly meeting Saturday at the American Legion Post 52 in the Auxiliary Room. A BYO Bag Lunch will begin at noon followed by the regular meeting at 1.
The 2025 Bomber Football schedule was officially announced by 6th-year head coach Steve Ary. The schedule contains 5 home and 5 road contests for the Bombers who will continue into their 2nd year of a 2-year cycle
The Mountain Home American Legion MacLeod baseball team traveled west to take on Springdale last night. Cole Tilton drove in five runs on four hits to lead Mountain Home to a 17 to 11 victory. The bats
CHICAGO (AP) – Nolan Arenado hit his 350th homer in the third inning and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat Chicago 8-6 on Thursday night to sweep a
A man and woman were recently arrested in Baxter County following a pursuit which started in Marion County in which one of them tried to ditch drugs in a Lilo & Stitch house shoe he threw out
A Harrison man was seriously injured Wednesday after being ejected from his vehicle in Taney County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol does not release names of anyone involved in accidents. According to the accident report, the accident
The Mountain Home School Board had a busy June session Thursday night with a several action items, a large number of personnel recommendations approved and several new policies were voted in, one of which will be a
The Oakland Area Improvement Association (OAIA) will host a farmer’s market every Saturday through September from 8 until noon. It will be located at the Oakland Community Center located at 6093 Oakland Road. Some of the goods
Final touches being placed on new health unit as staff prepares to move in The Baxter County Health Unit will be temporarily closed from June 24 to June 27 as it relocates to a new facility. Stacey
In a meeting lasting over five hours with 250 in attendance, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) hosted their annual membership meeting Thursday at the Salem Civic Center at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. Sonya Wiles was reelected to
The Southern U.S. Trade Association (SUSTA) Board of Directors has elected Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward as Vice President. Ward will serve a two-year term. As Vice President, Ward will play a pivotal role in advancing
Attorney General Tim Griffin on Wednesday asked a state court to prevent the Arkansas Board of Corrections from spending any public funds on a lawyer he says the board hired illegally. Griffin sued the corrections board in
The All-American Sports Club will host the Golden Glove Classic, a co-ed slowpitch softball tournament on Saturday at Clysta Willett Park. First pitch will be at 8 in the morning, with the championship expected to start around
In the first contest of the night, Mountain Home Lockeroom won big over Harrison 6-0. Maddex Chism earned the win for Mountain Home, giving up no runs and just three hits in five innings pitched. Ethan Light
The Lady Bomber Volleyball team released it’s full schedule for the 2025 season after finalizing its non-conference opponents. The schedule features 23 matches, 11 of which will be in The Hangar. The schedule will include 2 tournaments,
Credit Craven Whitlow OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Jared Jones hit a line drive that glanced off a glove for the winning run moments after LSU got a big break to tie the game, and the Tigers posted
CHICAGO (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals’ game at the Chicago White Sox was postponed because of persistent rain on Wednesday. It was rescheduled for Thursday afternoon as part of a straight doubleheader. Erick Fedde will pitch
The probable cause affidavit has been released giving details that led to the arrest of the Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose June 2. He is facing four charges, including two felony sex charges involving an underage girl.According
An Ozark County man was arrested in Boone County last Thursday for fighting with a female while he was driving and not letting her out of the car. Fifty-five-year-old Robert Glenn Davidson of Gainesville is facing eleven
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will meet Thursday evening at 6 at the District Administration Building. The agenda will include election of board president, vice president and secretary, as well as appointing board members
Turkey season may be over, but the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is still encouraging people to keep their eyes out for these birds. The Annual Wild Turkey and Quail Population Survey is now open for
The Baxter County Library Board will hold a meeting Thursday at noon at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) annual membership meeting will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 at the Salem Civic Center at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. The meeting is open to co-op members and their significant others.
A boil order has been issued for a portion of the Brunner Hill Water Association in Baxter County. The Arkansas Department of Health issued the boil order for customers along Rodney Cutoff Road, Dolph Cutoff Road and
The Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom baseball team looks to bounce back after a one run loss in their last matchup on Sunday against Harrison. Lockeroom is 17-3 on the season heading into the game. Game time
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin responded Tuesday to a letter from the Board of Corrections regarding its need to hire an outside attorney to defend it against a lawsuit Griffin filed against it over violations of the
CHICAGO (AP) Brendan Donovan had four hits and Iván Herrera drove in four runs to back a strong start by Matthew Liberatore as the St. Louis Cardinals handed the Chicago White Sox their sixth straight loss,
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Executive Director Bill Kopsky discusses a proposed constitutional amendment to preserve direct democracy in Arkansas during a press conference at the state Capitol on May 19, 2025. Kopsky’s organization is a member of
Wehiwa Aloy’s big night at the plate paired with Zach Root’s bounce back start pushed Arkansas past UCLA, 7-3, on Tuesday night at the College World Series inside Charles Schwab Field.Aloy, a Golden Spikes finalist, wasted no
Arkansas ranks 48th in a nationwide assessment of health care access, affordability, equity and outcomes, according to a Commonwealth Fund report released Wednesday. The foundation analyzed 50 health indicators for all 50 states plus the District of
In the first of two matchups yesterday, MacLeod fell to Ava with a final of 5 to 1. Jasper Mott took the loss for Mountain Home, he threw three and two-thirds innings, giving up two runs on
A Marion County man has been arrested on kidnapping and aggravated assault charges. Kidnapping is a class Y felony, the most serious crime in Arkansas not punishable by the death penalty. Forty-five-year-old William Zachariah McCormack of Flippin
An Izard County man has been arrested on five felony charges including kidnapping and domestic battery following an incident at his residence last Thursday night. Kidnapping is a class Y felony, the most serious crime in Arkansas
A successful year for Arvest’s annual Million Meals campaign wrapped up recently with the north Arkansas region, consisting of Baxter, Marion, Boone, and Craighead counties, raising $114,181 for area food partners. The amount of money raised will
On Wednesday, The Schliemann Center for Women’s Health is celebrating its 20th anniversary of providing superior healthcare for women at all stages of their lives with an open house from noon to 3. The center, which is
Through community effort a lost archive of year books in Marion County has been located and is available once again to the public to use. Years ago a project was undergone at the Marion County Library to
In-class curriculum will be similar to this presentation at Sherwood Elementary, where educators presented the role pollinators like the monarch butterfly play in agriculture and conservation. Photo courtesy Melody Carson. Applications are open for schools to enroll
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District announced Tuesday afternoon they are beginning spillway releases at Norfork Dam to evacuate flood storage from recent rainfall. The spillway release combined with hydropower will be 6,600 cubit
Members of the Arkansas Board of Corrections attend a meeting at the North Little Rock headquarters on Feb. 12, 2025. Left to right: Lona McCastlain, William “Dubs” Byers, Chairman Benny Magness, Lee Watson, Brandon Tollett, Grant Hodges.
A portion of LaCrosse Road in Izard County will be closed Wednesday for work. LaCrosse Road will be closed between Possum Trot Road and Cutoff Road from 7:30 until 5:00 Wednesday as the Izard County Road Department
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold a workshop Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the Council Chambers located at 706 C S Woods Blvd. The agenda includes discussion of an ordinance making recommendations for short term rentals
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – “Children as young as seven are being targeted online, and we’re seeing a sharp increase in sextortion cases involving minors,” said Sergeant Corwin Battle, Commander of the Arkansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
The Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality is fining one of South Arkansas’ bromine producers for Clean Air Act violations after a company it hired didn’t actually complete reported leak detection inspections for 10 months. Lanxess, formerly Great
Cole Ford has been named as the new head coach of the Norfork boys’ basketball program. Ford graduated from Mountain Home in 2014 and got his first coaching job in 2021 in Jenks, Oklahoma. Ford says making
The Mountain Home American Legion MacLeod baseball team will hit the road Tuesday into Missouri for a pair of games following the end of the Twin Lakes Classic this past weekend. Ava will play host to MacLeod
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series on the road Tuesday night against the Chicago White Sox, looking to build momentum in the final stretch before the All-Star break. St. Louis enters the matchup with a
A Mountain Home man was arrested in Baxter County after failing to report a Snapchat account, as well as a change of employment with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). Forty-nine-year-old Phillip Roy Wilcoxon was arrested for
With an unseasonably rainy spring and a June which is currently 2 inches of rainfall off of entering the top 10 wettest Junes, the Twin Lakes Area is set to see a drastic shift in weather patterns
The Marion County Library is experiencing new growth with fresh ideas and faces as the public facility looks to the future. The library had experienced a large shake up last December following the removal and arrest of
2025 is nearly half way through and the record breaking rainfall totals have been causing headaches for area farmers with a soggy delay for the first cut of hay in the Twin Lakes area. Land owners are
The Oakland Area Improvement Association (OAIA) has partnered with the Promised Land Community Center (PLACO) to host Taco Tuesday from 5 to 7 located at 6178 Promise Land Road adjacent to the fire station. The cost will
The Norfork City Council will hold a meeting Tuesday evening at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. The agenda includes discussion of a resolution to accept the water/sewer rate study, a city sign update and the sewer grant
The Marion County Library Board meeting Tuesday evening at 6 will include a vote on applicants for the vacant position of Library Director. The position has remained unfilled since the termination of the previous director, Dana Scott,
Due to the Municipal League convention in Little Rock, the regular monthly meeting for the Gassville City Council has been rescheduled. The meeting will now be held June 24 in the evening in the Community Center at
The City of Mountain Home Water and Sewer Department will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 in the City Hall Chambers. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Fueled by Gage Wood’s no-hitter and near perfect game, Arkansas kept their postseason hopes alive with a 3-0 win over Murray State at the College World Series on Monday afternoon inside Charles Schwab Field. Wood was incredible
Two Fulton County residents were killed in a fiery crash on Interstate 44 in Missouri Sunday afternoon. The two, a male age 67 and a female age 66, were from Elizabeth. Also killed in the crash were
A woman was arrested Wednesday in Searcy County after a domestic disturbance in which a child was thrown against a wall, a woman was assaulted and 6 baby chickens where thrown into a running fan. Thirty-two-year-old Kelly
A rural Arkansas school district limited elementary school students’ access to nine books with LGBTQ+ characters and themes two years ago, according to district documents obtained via a public records request. The Mountain Pine School District board
Baxter County jurors in groups A, B and C are no longer required to report for jury duty. The term of service has ended for these three groups. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $281,000 in funding to address lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities in Arkansas. EPA has provided over $200 million to help reduce exposure to
The 39th annual Mickey Huskey Lockeroom Twin Lakes Classic Tournament concluded with Jefferson City taking home the first place trophy. They won 5-2 over the team from Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Lester White’s Lockeroom team lost a nail-biter to
The Razorbacks are in must-win mode at the College World Series. Arkansas (48-14) plays Murray State (44-16) in an elimination game at 1 Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mike Monaco (play-by-play), Ben McDonald (analyst), Chris Burke
Christian Yelich homered and Trevor Megill escaped a jam in the ninth inning, sending the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday in the finale of a four-game series. Drew Avans
A Salesville man was recently injured in a motorcycle accident in Salesville. Fifty-year-old Shane Lee Jones sustained what were suspected serious injuries in the May 27 crash. According to the report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office,
A Stone County man has been arrested on sex charges involving a 14-year-old girl, including two counts of rape. Twenty-one-year-old Justin Chase Hearn of Mountain View was on probation for another sex crime committed last year in
From left, DAV Auxiliary National Commander Christopher Easley, DAV Auxiliary Unit 30 Commander Donna Hall receiving award, DAV Auxiliary Unit 30 Treasurer/Adjutant Geraldine Butts, and DAV National Vice-Commander James Procunier. The efforts of Disabled Americans Veterans Auxiliary
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show a decrease in April’s unemployment rates in north central Arkansas while southern Missouri counties had mixed numbers
The Yellville-Summit School Board of Education will meet Monday evening at 5:30 in the Yellville-Summit Administrative Building. The agenda includes informational sessions such as monthly budget and financial reports, the Superintendent’s update, the Principal’s Data Report and
The Norfork School Board of Education will meet Monday evening at 5 in the board room of the central office. The agenda includes consideration of financial reports and bills, an update on the Summer Feeding Program, a
Saturday saw over 250 protesters on the Mountain Home square voicing their opinions as part of the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest. The west side of the courthouse grounds was filled with people waving signs and American flags.
A man from Boone County has been killed in a motorcycle accident in Taney County. The 18-year-old from Omaha was killed in the crash Friday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol does not release names of anyone
A Flippin man whose history of court appearances in Baxter and Marion Counties stretches back to 1996 was back before the bench in Baxter County Circuit Court June 2. Forty-seven-year-old Michael Ray Vetor entered a not guilty
In his weekly Comment from the Capitol series, Congressman Steve Womack provided an update on the status of the appropriation process and developments regarding the reconciliation or “Big, Beautiful” Bill. Congressman Womack says congress has begun working
The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center is offering a lot of new classes this upcoming week which will teach the basics of many different fun activities to do this upcoming summer.Heather Pitman from the Fred Berry
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is warning residents about a wave of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the “Arkansas Vehicle Administration,” attempting to collect payment for traffic violations. The scam messages often include fake
Saturday saw the end of pool play in day 3 of the 39th Mickey Huskey Lockeroom Twin Lakes Classic at Lester White Field. Lockeroom and Pontotoc enter the final round Sunday as the pool winners. The first
The Mountain Home Hurricane swim team won its home meet Saturday, finishing with 2,102 points. The Shark Waves of Jonesboro placed second, followed by Pocahontas in third and Harrison in fourth. Individual winners for Mountain Home included
The Mountain Home High School Thespian Troupe will hold a Junior Bomber Theatre Camp starting Monday and ending Friday. The camp will take place at Dunbar Auditorium and is for rising 3rd through 8th graders. For more
St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Gorman reacts after hitting a three-RBI home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June14, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) Nolan Gorman hit a three-run
Gabe Gaeckle struck out a career-high 10 batters over a career-long six innings of relief work, but Arkansas (48-14) could not overcome an early deficit and was handed a 4-1 loss against LSU (49-15) Saturday night at
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office has asked the state Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the state’s school voucher program, arguing it is barred by sovereign immunity. In a legal brief
A Missouri woman sentenced earlier this week for the murder of her ex-husband is now facing additional charges in Arkansas, including murder and attempted murder, authorities said Thursday. Taylor Santiago, of Aurora, Missouri, was charged in Arkansas
Dumitru Gheorghe and Ruxanda Ghiocel Two Romanians, one wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have been arrested in Searcy County after they stole chickens from a woman and assaulted her in the process. Being held
In the last 14 years, Gary Lee Palmer, Jr., has had a total of 11 felony cases opened on him in Baxter and Marion Counties. The 34-year-old Palmer who lists an address in Lakeview appeared in Baxter
A Mountain Home woman wanted for stealing a credit card in a local store recently fled from a Baxter County deputy Tuesday night when he tried to make a traffic stop on her vehicle and then fled
The final day of Arkanfest has arrived with the final two acts of the festival preparing to perform Saturday night. Gates will open at 6 for the free concert. The first show of the night starts at
The Students Against Child Trafficking (SACT) will host a training program Saturday at the St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church Family Life Center at 5:30. There will be food provided, and the event is free to the
Thanks to a partnership between the Mammoth Spring School District, NEXT Powered by NAEC and the Mammoth Spring/Thayer Ministerial Alliance, students will be provided all school supplies, except backpacks, at no cost to their families for the
Heavy rain and a change of venue couldn’t keep Lockeroom from clearing another win while MacLeod slipped in the third inning Friday in the second day of action at the Mickey Huskey Lockeroom Twin Lakes Classic. Pontotoc
The Arkansas baseball team can’t get away from SEC opponents. After sweeping Tennessee at the NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional, the Razorbacks will play SEC rival LSU first at the College World Series on Saturday. First pitch will
Nearly 50 golf carts lined up at Big Creek Golf Club Friday to kickoff the tournament. (Photo: Big Creek Country Club) The annual Bomber Booster Club golf tournament was held Friday at Big Creek Country Club with
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday June 13, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf) MILWAUKEE (AP) – Freddy Peralta struck out six over
FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas will host 2025 NCAA Tournament team Louisville in the third annual ACC/SEC Challenge, ESPN announced today. The game will be played on Dec. 3 (Wednesday) in Bud Walton Arena. Network designations and tip-off times
The boil order for Fifty Six Waterworks in Stone County has been lifted. The Arkansas Department of Health lifted the order Friday morning. The boil order was issued last Friday for customers in Home Grove due to
A five-member majority of the Arkansas Supreme Court granted the state judicial discipline commission’s request for changes to the rules for judges’ and justices’ conduct in a Thursday per curiam order. The changes concern accusations of judicial
CARLISLE, Ark. – The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has identified the suspect involved in the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as Felipe Millan-Gomez, 33, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Millan-Gomez was wanted in connection
A Central Arkansas man has been arrested in Baxter County after purporting to play with a baby a 14-year-old girl was holding so he could inappropriately touch the girl. Forty-nine-year-old James Wade Payne of White Hall was
A man arrested after allegedly being overheard saying he had a gun and making verbal threats at the Baxter County Department of Human Services office made an appearance in court June 2. Thirty-three-year-old Demarkus Brown entered a
ArkanFest continues Friday night with an Arkansas native as the headlining act. Gates will open at Hickory Park at 5:30. The show will begin at 6:15 with a performance by Brooke Lee, a rising star who has
Many dogs will be gathered at a local park Saturday morning as they and their owners line up for the Hound Hike presented by Mountain Home Parks and Recreation. The walk will begin at 9 and end
The Oakland Area Improvement Association (OAIA) will hold a Father’s Day Breakfast on Sunday from 8 to 11. The breakfast will be at the community center located at 6093 Oakland Rd. Wanda Dissmeyer, who serves on the
After a successful opening day at the 2025 Mickey Huskey Lockeroom Twin Lakes Classic Tournament the Mountain Home teams look to Friday to rack up more ticks in the win column on the bracket. Action began at
The 2025 Mallett Family Foundation Football Camp was a rousing success as over 225 kids from around the area came to the annual camp.Bomber Football Head Coach Steve Ary was pleased with the the turnout of the
Day one of the 2025 Mickey Huskey Lockeroom Twin Lakes Classic Tournament ended with a pair of wins for the Mountain Home American Legion teams as 8 teams faced off. MacLeod opened the tournament at noon Thursday
Photo Credit AP NEWS/ Kayla WolfJacob Misiorowski pitched five no-hit innings before leaving his major league debut with cramping in his right calf and quadriceps as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 on Thursday
Seven Arkansas families with children in public schools filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to block the implementation of a new state law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms. Northwest Arkansas parents and their minor children
Arkansas Department of Human Services Sec. Kristi Putnam discusses the state’s waiver request for Medicaid work requirements on Jan. 28, 2025 as State Medicaid Director Janet Mann (left) and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders listen. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate)
One of the longest running sporting events in the area kicks off on Thursday. The 39th annual Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic will welcome teams from 4 states to the Twin Lakes area. Lester White, head coach
Danielle and Henry Campfield A second person has announced his candidacy for Baxter County Sheriff in 2026 to replace John Montgomery who is retiring at the end of next year. Henry Campfield, who ran for the office
The victim of a drowning in Hardy on Monday has been identified. Sharp County Dispatch received a report of a possible drowning at Buford Beach, located on the Spring River around 6:30. Emergency personnel from multiple agencies
A man who has faced charges in a number of criminal cases during the past 22 years was back in Baxter County Circuit Court June 2. Forty-eight-year-old David Sutterfield was expected to plead guilty to the charges
Graphic from NWS shows total expected rain accumulation through Sunday A multi-day rain event is setting up over the Twin Lakes and looks to continue through Sunday according the latest data from the National Weather Service (NWS)
The first annual ArkanFest, a free concert festival weekend, kicks off Thursday in Mountain Home with headlining acts every day through Saturday. The gates will open at 6 Thursday night at Hickory Park. Opening the show at
Lucas Hudson stands in front of the Calico Rock Museum’s Lions Club Rodeo display. Beside him is a photo of his great-grandfather, Tip Wiseman (Photo Courtesy Calico Rock Museum) Calico Rock is having some special events coming
With a wealth of experience, most recently working in the Intensive Care Unit at Mercy Hospital, Meredith Myers, APRN, is the newest addition to Baxter Health. She will be joining a dedicated group of healthcare professionals at
The Baxter County Budget Committee will meet Thursday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda will include a review of siren bids.
A record-setting four Arkansas Razorbacks were named All-Americans by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) on Wednesday, marking the most selections in a single season in program history. Shortstop Wehiwa Aloy, outfielder Charles Davalan, and designated
Kickoff time windows have been set for Arkansas’ Southeastern Conference controlled games this fall along with an established game time and network for the Razorbacks’ first-ever matchup with Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish’s visit to Donald W.
MOUNT IDA, Ark. – The victim in a Mount Ida murder has been identified as Kevin Smalling, 53, from Mount Ida. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division Special Agents arrested Billy Walden,
BEE BRANCH, Ark. – On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, around 7:45 a.m., a 23-year-old man died as a result of injuries sustained during a high-speed pursuit in Van Buren County. Joey Vincent Simmons II, 23, of Memphis,
A sex offender registered with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested for violating sex offender registration requirements. Seventy-year-old William Shelton of Midway is charged failing to verify registration information. On May 14, the deputy in
Northwest Arkansas lawyer Jennifer Waymack Standerfer and Arkansas Appleseed Executive Director Bobby Howard discuss a proposed constitutional amendment from the Protect AR Rights coalition to preserve direct democracy in Arkansas during a press conference at the state
Within the last few days, the total number of Arkansans with a REAL ID has surpassed one million, according to a report from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). The number saw a significant increase
Candy and sodas are coming off the menu for SNAP recipients in Arkansas, and rotisserie chickens are taking their place. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins officially approved a waiver to allow Arkansas to ban its SNAP
From left, Arkansas Division of Correction Director Dexter Payne, Board of Corrections Chairman Benny Magness and Corrections Secretary Lindsay Wallace listen Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, to questions about the state’s purchase of land for a new 3,000-bed
UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson announces a new $31.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health on July 10, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) The leader of Arkansas’ largest healthcare system will step down after seven years for
ST. LOUIS (AP) Andrés Giménez and Alejandro Kirk each homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-9 on Tuesday night. Chris Bassitt (7-3) gave up four runs on six hits in seven
The Mountain Home American Legion MacLeod baseball team split on the road with West Plains Tuesday night in a couple high hitting games. West Plains bested the visiting MacLeod team in the opener with a final score
Home field advantage wasn’t enough for Harrison as the Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom baseball team came in and swept in a Tuesday evening doubleheader. Coach White’s boys took the first game in a shutout of 13-0.
photo credit: Caleb Moore Drivers making their way through Mountain Home Tuesday evening had their evening commute disturbed by the sight and sound of a semi truck seemingly on fire. The incident which occurred at the
The Norfork School Board Monday night named a permanent superintendent and hired a new boys’ basketball coach during a special meeting. Richard Blevins, who has served as the Interim Superintendent at Norfork since February, was hired as
Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander has released more details about the recent mail thefts in the county that has led the filing of over 100 charges against a Mountain Home woman. Thirty-nine-year-old Kathleen Michelle Smith was arrested
A Northeast Arkansas man who was arrested in February for having sex with a 14-year-old girl and stealing her mom’s gun in Stone County has been arrested again after being found hiding under the girl’s bed. This
A man staying in a Mountain Home motel in 2022 as part of a work crew pled guilty to charges of obtaining a keycard to another person’s room and removing a number of items. Twenty-seven-year-old Carlos Lashun
Photo from L to R: Moray Campbell, Coach Lindsay Roberts, David Stowers, Nick Pinegar, Tommy Miller, Matt Wiesboeck, Shynia Roberts, Coach Cleveland Kenedy, Head Coach Gary Smith, Executive Chaperone Olivia McDaniel, Chaperone Megan Rodquires, Randi Shortt, and
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop Tuesday evening at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. The agenda includes a City Parking Lot Update, a Water/Sewer Rate Study, a City Sign Update and the Sewer Project Grant.
A third federal lawsuit, filed Monday, challenges Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation law restricting the activity of pharmacy benefit managers in the state, arguing that it limits both a competitive pharmacy market and patients’ access to prescription drugs. Pharmacy benefit
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders tours tornado-damaged Wynne High School on April 2, 2023. (Randall Lee/Arkansas Governor’s Office) A legislative committee on Monday granted preliminary permission for officials to move forward with proposed rates for Arkansas’ new
The use of artificial intelligence in legal documents could violate Arkansas law or court rules, according to a proposed administrative order issued by the state Supreme Court last week. Specifically, the proposed order addresses the use of
WHITE HALL, Ark. – On June 9, 2025, Alax Alan Young, 35, a Level 2 sex offender from White Hall, was arrested by Arkansas State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Special Agents along with assistance from
The 2025 Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH) Charity Golf Classic wrapped up another successful year of play at Big Creek Country Club Sunday. The team of Andrew Gillespie, Lance Coffman and Brandon Maple captured the Championship
The Arkansas Activities Association has released the classification numbers that will take effect beginning in August 2026, and there will be some changes that affect teams around the area. There are two different sets of classification numbers,
The Mountain Home American Legion MacLeod baseball team split its doubleheader on the road to Batesville bringing the team record to 4-5 on the season. Macleod lost the opener to the home team 19-9. Cambden Payne took
Two people from the area were killed last Thursday in a three-vehicle accident in Sharp County. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) have identified the victims as 36-year-old Chance F. Huihui of Horseshoe Bend and 59-year-old Tammy M.
A woman accused of stealing merchandise from a local business sixteen times between October 6 last year and January 2 appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court June 2. Twenty-six-year-old Ariana Camp entered a guilty plea to theft
With over 20 years of experience in patient-care, including nearly 15 years as a nurse practitioner, David Costner, APRN, is the newest addition to the Baxter Health Gastroenterology Clinic. He will join the practice of Dr. Bodunrin
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) recently completed its annual School Bus Inspection Program and many area schools reported high numbers of approved buses. MSHP includes a full list of safety items which are included in the
For 15 years, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has used money raised to support scholarships for Arkansas students. Since 2009, ASL has raised over $1.4 billion for more than 822,000 scholarships supporting both traditional and non-traditional students.
The City of Briarcliff will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3 at the temporary office located at 945 Scenic Drive. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The City of Flippin will hold a special meeting to discuss purchasing approvals Tuesday afternoon at 3 at the Flippin District Court Room. Approvals to be discussed include Crawford Electric/Wastewater Plant, S&M Plumbing/Wastewater Plan, Watkins Chemical Company/Wastewater
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 5:30. The agenda includes four ordinances covering items such as Insurance Reimbursement, Transfer for Laptops and Software, Audio and Video System and Breathalyzer for
A portion of Denton Ferry Road (County Road 1) in Baxter County will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday morning at 10 for road work, according to the Baxter County Road and Bridge Department. The closure
VAN BUREN, Ark. – Twenty-First Judicial Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Holmes has determined that the use of deadly force by Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers was justified in the May 2025 shooting death of Austin Byrd, 27. The
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a registered sex offender has moved to the county after relocating from Macon, Georgia. Thirty-six-year-old Kenneth George is residing at 337 Buford Rd. in Gassville. According to
Arkansas remains among the worst states for child well-being, ranking 45th nationwide for the second year in a row, according to the annual Annie E. Casey Foundation report released Monday. The group’s 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book
MOUNT IDA, Ark. – On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) with a missing person’s case. When Special Agents arrived, they found
The Mallett Family Foundation Football Camp will be held at Bomber Stadium, Tuesday beginning at 9 until 11:30. Bomber Football Head Coach Steve Ary explains more of what’s to be expected at the camp on Tuesday. Listen:
The Mountain Home American Legion MacLeod team will hit the road Monday to face off against Batesville. The 3-4 MacLeod team will begin the double header at 5:30 with the second game scheduled for 8. WebReadyTM Powered
Fresh off the heels of a 5-1 tournament weekend at the College of the Ozarks, the Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom baseball team will head to Harrison Monday for it’s next match up. Lockeroom heads into the
The Twin Lakes Area is well known for its great lakes and water sport opportunities. This month and next month, Mountain Home Parks and Recreation are working to introduce beginners to the world of kayaking and fishing
The OmaHogs are back! Arkansas (48-13) is headed back to Omaha for the 12th time in program history after an 11-4 victory over Tennessee (46-19) in game two of the NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional. The Hogs jumped
A man from Boone County has been arrested for stealing checks from his grandfather and then writing checks to himself totaling $2,700 and cashing them. Facing six felony charges is 18-year-old Colton Evan Edward Watters of Harrison.
A home healthcare worker pled guilty to charges of stealing from a 72-year-old client during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Fifty-four-year-old Tina Bernadette Sineno was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay
A new program which will help those convicted with a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge avoid the harsh penalties of a second or third charge while also helping them turn their lives around is celebrating its first
The City of Mountain Home issued 16 business licenses in May, 9 of which were home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The licenses include: – Discount Bins located at 1300 Hwy 62
The Norfork School Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday evening at 5 in the cafeteria. The agenda includes the Board considering a Superintendent applicant and multiple applicants for the High School Coach position, as
Deputies serving a search warrant were forced to wear protective body suits due to the large amount of human and dog feces and urine in a house recently in Ozark County. The deputies reported despite the suits,
A Missouri man charged with stealing a vehicle in Baxter County on December 5 last year after being released from jail on his own recognizance the day before for stealing a car in Ozark County, Missouri appeared
A 2007 graduate of Mountain Home High School is among those honored in this year’s Arkansas Business’s 40 Under 40 for 2025. Each year, the magazine presents its list to recognize 40 intriguing business and political leaders
Going to an organization she volunteered at, the Arvest Foundation is honoring longtime associate Jackye Swyers’ memory with a $5,000 donation to Have a Heart Pet Shelter. The funds will be used to provide updates the animal
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating multiple most wanted suspects. Matthew Luke Schaeffer, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds, is wanted on a bench warrant for criminal
Something new is on the horizon at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center as they begin their new Fishing Camp program. Starting Tuesday morning, the camp will take place from 9 to 2 everyday through Thursday.
In May, 17 bulding permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. Four commercial sign permits were issued. The first went to North Arkansas Dental Group located
Hunters looking for a place to hunt white-tailed deer this fall in Arkansas, have the opportunity to apply for one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions (AGFC) permit-based deer hunts on a wildlife management area (WMA)
Registration is now open for the Fall youth soccer and volleyball season at Mountain Home Parks and Recreation, with updated pricing and important changes to note for players, parents, and coaches. For soccer this years registration fees
The Mountain Home Hurricane swim team finished second behind Harrison in a tri-meet held Saturday at the new Harrison aquatic center. Pocahontas placed third. As the first competitive event held at the facility, all first-place finishes established
Mountain Home Lockeroom capped off the College of the Ozarks American Legion baseball tournament with a 5-1 record, including a dominant 19-4 win over Bartlesville and a 14-7 loss to Willard on Saturday. In the win over
Zach Root and Gabe Gaeckle twirled a combined two-hitter to lift Arkansas (47-13) to a 4-3 win against Tennessee (46-18) Saturday at Baum-Walker Stadium in game one of the NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional. With their super regional-opening
St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado hits a walk-off single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game Saturday, June 7, 202025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ST. LOUIS (AP – Nolan Arenado delivered a
The Gassville in the Park event scheduled for today will have a delayed start due to inclement weather. According to Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim the parade will now start at noon. Listen: click to download audio Along
A three-judge federal court panel on Friday dismissed with prejudice a case challenging Arkansas’ congressional district map. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas by a group of voters
Liquid from the leaking oil well pools around trees in Ouachita County. (Obtained from AOGC filing) Arkansas oil and gas regulators are working to replug a century-old oil well in Ouachita County that began leaking in May,
Arkansas (46-13) will square off against Tennessee (46-17) on June 7-9 at Baum-Walker Stadium in the NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional. First pitch in the super regional opener between the Razorbacks and Volunteers is scheduled for Saturday at
A medical condition led to a car crashing into a business in Mountain Home Thursday afternoon. The accident happened at Holly’s Jewelry and left the driver with minor injuries. No one inside the building was injured. Seventy-three-year
The woman injured when deputies shot her after she shot at them last month in Douglas County has been released from the hospital and returned to Douglas County to face multiple charges for the incident. Fifty-eight-year-old Susan
