The Talk of the Town

The Talk of The Town

The Talk of the Town can be heard weekdays from 12:30pm on KTLO-FM, 97.9.

Join host Adam Rogers as he talks with guests from throughout the Twin Lakes Area about upcoming events and interesting people.

To schedule an interview on The Talk of the Town,

contact Adam Rogers at (870) 425-3101 or e-mail him at adam@ktlo.com

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Podcasts

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Talk of the Town:Sid Pierce “Roadie… from the Tour Bus to the School Bus”

This month’s guest speaker for the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society’s meeting is Sid Pierce. A Gainsville native that spent his career running sound for big names in the music industry. Guest host Sammy Raycraft had

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Talk of the Town:Duane Hada-Dave Whitlock Mural

Guest host Sammy Raycraft gets the details about a new mural honoring the life and legacy of renowned fly fishing pioneer Dave Whitlock will be unveiled later this month in Bull Shoals. The mural, created by local artist

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Talk of the Town:Sowbug Roundup

Host Adam Rogers welcomes Tommy Hagan and Jon Streu  to the studio to get all the details for the upcoming Sowbug Roundup taking place March 26-28 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds.

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Talk of the Town:Baxter Co. Historical and Genealogical Society Update

Sonny Sharp sits with host Adam Rogers with some exciting news about the guest speaker for the upcoming Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society monthly meeting.  Sid Pierce will be the highlight of the meeting Tuesday, March

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Talk of the Town:Lions Club-Recycle Regatta

Host Adam Rogers is joined event organizer/programs coordinator Carolyn Chentnick and Lions Club president Lee Belicek to talk about the inaugural Recycle Regatta Jug Boat Race taking place on April 25 at Buzzard Roost Boat Dock in

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Talk of the Town:Christian Clothing Exchange Easter Fundraiser

Today’s guest Jennifer Reed is the president of the Christian Clothing Exchange organization and they are holding their 2nd annual Easter Fundraiser in conjunction with Holly Smokes BBQ to raise operational funds for the non-profit.  She tells

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Talk of the Town:Pie Squared Fundraiser

What began as a fun way to remember Pi Day (3-14) for Jenny Resico, owner of Square Piano in downtown Mountain Home turned into a full fledged fundraiser benefiting The Baxter Health Foundation.  Of course it took

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Talk of the Town:MH Parks & Rec March Update

Enoch Pippin and Megan Engeler join host Adam Rogers to update the listeners on upcoming programs like Talking Turkey and the Spring Carnival.  They also discuss the new facility that will be open soon which means there

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Talk of the Town:Donald W. Reynolds Library March Update

Host Adam Rogers welcomes Andrea Belt from the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County to get an update on current programs.  Andrea highlights the Arkansas Arkansaw exhibit that will continue through April 2, the continuing Read

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Talk of the Town:Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith

Guest host Heather Loftis welcomes Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith to discuss the latest on property taxes. Tax statements for 2025 taxes (due in 2026) are hitting mailboxes—paper ones mailed Thursday, Feb. 26, with e-statements sent earlier.

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Talk of the Town:Night with your Knight/Father Daughter Ball MHCA

Here’s a warmer, more community-focused version of your episode description for Talk of the Town on KTLO. I aimed to make it inviting, heartfelt, and emphasizing family, memories, and local connection:Join host Adam Rogers for a heartwarming

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Talk of the Town:Baxter County Sheriff March Update-John Montgomery

Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery stopped by KTLO Studios to speak with Sammy Raycraft about the upcoming election night, and share his experience at the memorial for the slain Christian County officers.

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Talk of the Town:Developing an Ozarks Green Thumb

As spring stirs in the Twin Lakes Area, local gardeners are ready to dig in! Host Adam Rogers chats with Baxter County Master Gardeners Tommy Hagan and Ceil Gaseicki about their annual Developing an Ozarks Green Thumb

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Talk of the Town:MHHS Track and Field Fundraiser-Coach Noah Chagnon

Heather Loftis takes the mic for this edition of Talk of the Town and welcomes Mountain Home High School track and field coach Noah Chagnon to the studio to spotlight a fundraiser that’s both practical and popular.

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Talk if the Town:Special Olympics-Polar Plunge at Norfork Lake

The studio was packed for this lively episode of Talk of the Town on KTLO. Host Adam Rogers welcomed Keeshia Geurian, regional development coordinator for Special Olympics Arkansas, along with athletes Kelsey Elliott and Corey Rogers. The