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Ozark, Mo. man arrested for alleged sexual assault in Howell County
A 77-year-old man, formerly of West Plains, has been arrested in Ozark, Mo. on charges of sexual abuse. According to a press release from the West Plains Police Department, a report was received from a […]
Majority of Twin Lakes Area abnormally dry despite recent rains
Images courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor Despite the rainfall from Thursday’s storms, most of the Twin Lakes Area remains under the abnormally dry category. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the southern portion of north […]
Sowbug Roundup to begin Thursday at Baxter County Fairgrounds
One of the biggest events for fly-fishing enthusiasts returns to the Twin Lakes Area this coming week. The North Arkansas Fly Fishers will host the 26th-annual Sowbug Roundup Thursday through Saturday from 9 to 4 […]
Twin Lakes Area to experience total solar eclipse Apr. 8
On April 8, a solar total solar eclipse will cross through the Twin Lakes Area. At approximately 1:53 in the afternoon, Mountain Home will experience totality which will last for approximately 3 minutes. Michael Pakko, […]
MH NJROTC defeats Mattoon AJROTC; highest score of season
Shooting their highest score of the season, Mountain Home NJROTC defeated Mattoon AJROTC from Mattoon, Il. in the National Air Rifle New Shooter League with a score of 977.6 to 795.7. Mountain Home NJROTC was […]
AGFC accepting applications for summer interns
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is now accepting applications for summer internships through March 31. These internships, funded by sales of the AGFC’s Conservation License Plates, let students gain hands-on training and experience needed […]
Gassville City Council to hear third reading on ordinance for shipping containers
The Gassville City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 at the Gassville Community Center located at 204 South School Street. Items on the agenda include a third reading on an ordinance […]
Stone County man who killed 4, including his parents, gets 60 years through plea agreement
A Stone County man who was charged with four counts of first degree murder for the killings of his parents and their neighbors was sentenced to 60 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections Thursday […]
Maintenance to be conducted on Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes
Maintenance crews under contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be conducting boundary line maintenance along a 115-mile section of government boundary at Bull Shoals Lake and a 60-mile section at […]
Baxter County residents encouraged to register emergency shelters with 911
As the Twin Lakes Area is going through another season in which severe weather can sometimes be more frequent, the Baxter County Assessor’s Office is encouraging residents to let officials know where they might be […]
Flippin Spring Cleanup to be held March 29
On March 29, the City of Flippin will be holding its spring city wide cleanup within the city limits. Flippin Mayor Heith Hogan, Code Enforcement Officer Dustin Beals and Police Chief John Spence spoke […]
Baxter County Library to host “Stellar Spring Break” activities next week
The Baxter County Library will host a “Stellar Spring Break” Monday through Friday, offering youth a variety of eclipse-inspired crafts and snacks throughout the week. On Milky Way Monday, participants will craft DIY Eclipse […]
Mountain Home Christian Academy receives provisional accreditation with Cognia
Mountain Home Christian Academy (MHCA) has achieved provisional accreditation with Cognia, a globally recognized leader in advancing excellence in education. Cognia accreditation signifies MHCA meets rigorous standards for educational quality and effectiveness. The process […]
Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center to offer programs during Spring Break
As most area schools in Arkansas are in Spring Break, local youth that are staying in the area may be looking for activities to keep them occupied. The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center in […]
Candlelight vigil to be held in prayer of survivor, memory of 3 killed in Pigeon Creek incident
Less than a week after a vehicle ran off the road and into Norfork Lake, a candlelight vigil will be held in prayer for the lone survivor and in memory of the three killed in […]
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Former Mississippi officers to be sentenced after pleading guilty to torture of Black men
amphotora/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Six former Rankin County, Mississippi, law enforcement officers are set to be sentenced beginning Tuesday morning after pleading guilty to federal charges stemming from the racially motivated torture of two Black […]
Books allegedly tossed in the trash at NYC school sparks investigation
www.fuchieh.com/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The New York City Department of Education is investigating claims that hundreds of new books — many that were about people of color and LGBTQ identities — were thrown in the […]
Judge rules 'Access Hollywood' tape admissible in Trump hush money trial
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s criminal prosecution in New York has denied Trump’s attempts to exclude the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape and testimony from key witnesses from his […]
EPA bans remaining uses of cancer-causing asbestos in the US
Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call(WASHINGTON) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a United States ban on the ongoing use of chrysotile asbestos — a carcinogen that the agency estimates is linked to more than […]
Capitol Police wearing body cameras in pilot program to build public trust
USCP(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Capitol Police on Monday started wearing body-worn cameras as part of its pilot program to protect its officers and members of Congress as well as enhance public trust, its chief said.Seventy […]
Trump, some co-defendants in Fulton County begin appeals process of disqualification ruling
Jason Marz/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump and some of his co-defendants in the Fulton County election interference case on Monday kicked off the process to appeal the judge’s disqualification ruling that ultimately kept […]
New video shows missing student Riley Strain briefly speak with police on night he vanished in Nashville
Metro Nashville PD(NASHVILLE, Tn.)– Newly released video shows missing college student Riley Strain briefly speak with a police officer on the night he vanished in Nashville, Tennessee.Officer Reginald Young came across Strain, 22, while responding […]
3 separate shootings erupt within 1 hour in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
ABC News/WJXXThree separate, unrelated shootings erupted within an hour in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on Sunday night, leaving one person dead and several hurt, according to authorities.The first shooting was reported at 7:50 p.m. when two […]
Suspect charged with multiple counts of murder in 2-state crime rampage: Prosecutors
WPVIA suspect accused of killing three family members, including his 13-year-old sister, in a Philadelphia suburb and then fleeing to New Jersey is now in custody, officials said.The suspect — identified as 26-year-old Andre Gordon […]
Police discover Riley Strain's bank card amid college student's disappearance
@MNPDNashville/XAuthorities discovered a clue in the case of missing University of Missouri college student Riley Strain, Sunday, who vanished while visiting Nashville earlier this month.Nashville Police announced Strain’s bank card was found Sunday on the […]
Suspect in fatal New Mexico State Police officer shooting captured: Officials
New Mexico State PoliceThe suspect wanted in the killings of a New Mexico state trooper and a South Carolina paramedic was captured Sunday following a shooting involving law enforcement, authorities said.The suspect, Jaremy Smith, was […]
2 killed, 5 injured in DC shooting, police say, as search for suspect continues
X/@DCPoliceDeptA suspect in a shooting that left two people dead and five injured early Sunday in a historic neighborhood of Washington, D.C., remained on the loose and unidentified, according to police.The shooting erupted around 3 […]
Suspect in fatal shootings in Philadelphia suburb barricaded in New Jersey residence with hostages: Police
WPVI(FALLS TOWNSHIP, Pa.) — An “extremely dangerous” suspect accused of killing three people, including his 13-year-old sister, in a Philadelphia suburb is barricaded with hostages at a residence in New Jersey, officials said.The suspect — […]
Suspect in New Mexico trooper shooting named, linked to South Carolina woman found dead
New Mexico State Police(DILLON COUNTY, S.C.) — The suspect in the murder of a New Mexico State Police officer has been identified as Jaremy Smith of Marion County, South Carolina, and he has been linked […]
One dead, Five injured in shooting at Indianapolis bar
Jeremy Hogan/Getty Images/STOCK(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.) — At least one person is dead and five others have been injured after a shooting inside a bar in Indianapolis.The shooting took place shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday morning […]