iStock/Thinkstock(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Civil rights advocates say the stabbings in Portland, Oregon, that left two people dead and one injured come amid an increase in incidents of hate speech and hate crimes around the country since the
Virginia State Police(RICHMOND, Va.) — A Virginia State Police special agent was shot and killed after conducting a traffic stop in Richmond, Virginia, on Friday night, officials said. Special Agent Michael T. Walter, 45, was riding with
Rick Diamond/GABB14/Getty Images for Blackbird ProductionsIt didn’t take long for the music world to react the Saturday’s death of Gregg Allman, who died at age 69. Here are some of the reactions from a variety of notable
Lori Hall(ATLANTA) — One mother postponed the pursuit of her ultimate dream of attending law school. Instead, Jerita Hall raised her children. “That was my dream in high school, but I grew up in an area where
David Becker/WireImageGregg Allman, co-founding lead singer, keyboardist and one of the main songwriters of the legendary The Allman Brothers Band, has died at age 69. A statement on Allman’s official website reads, in part, “It is with
Hunter Martin/Getty Images(PHILADELPHIA) — Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning died overnight at the age of 85, the Philadelphia Phillies announced Saturday. Over a 17-year career, Bunning pitched for the Detroit Tigers, Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Los
Amana Images/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — One New York City police officer may want to trade in his uniform for a basketball jersey. Officer Garthlette James was on duty Friday in the NYPD’s 50th precinct, which covers several neighborhoods
If everything about my job was as easy and as much fun as encouraging students to learn to program a computer, I wouldnt call it work at all. My granddaughter educated me about coding when she wrote
The Cotter City Council ratified two appointments to the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission in its meeting Thursday evening. Mayhor Peggy Hammack has appointed Tom Bryant and Mike Isom as new commissioners. In other business, Tim Malaney
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: INTERLEAGUEMiami 8, L.A. Angels, 5 AMERICAN LEAGUEOakland 4, N.Y. Yankees 1Toronto 7, Texas 6Kansas City 6, Cleveland 4Boston 3, Seattle 0Tampa Bay 5, Minnesota 2Houston 2, Baltimore
iStock/Thinkstock(PORTLAND, Ore.) — A man is in custody in Portland, Oregon, in connection with stabbings on a light-rail train that left two people dead and one injured after commuters tried to calm the suspect who was yelling
The Mountain Home American Legion baseball program will have one more tune-up befor the season starts. The annual alumni game and cake and pie auction is scheduled for Saturday at Lester White Field at Cooper Park. Action
The Twin Lakes Area experienced a night of severe weather, and more may be on the way Saturday night. According to the National Weather Service, a couple of areas in Baxter County were hit hard. There were
After a shooting incident and leading authorities in a manhunt Thursday, a rural Ozark County man was formally charged on Friday. According to Springfield television station KYTV, 44-year-old Ivan Mulero faces one count each of unlawful use
HOOVER, Ala. It was another big offensive performance for the fourth-seeded Razorback baseball team Friday night that helped it defeat fifth-seeded Mississippi State, 9-2, and move the Hogs into the semifinals of the SEC Tournament. Its the second
DENVER (AP) Rookie Antonio Senzatela threw eight sharp innings to grab a share of the major league lead in wins, and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-0. Charlie Blackmon had a homer and run-scoring
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The remains of an Arkansas National Guardsman killed 65 years ago in a plane crash in Alaska have been returned to his home state.Staff Sgt. Robert Dale Van Fossen was 21 when
William Newman, who is a current inmate in the state prison system, pled guilty to drug-related charge during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and was sentenced to 10 years in prison with credit
HOUSTON (AP) – The family of an Arkansas man has filed a federal lawsuit in Texas accusing a for-profit jail and at least 12 guards and nurses of denying him adequate medical care as his health worsened
PLATTE CITY, Mo. (AP) – Court records say prosecutors will seek the death penalty if a northwest Missouri man is convicted of killing four members of his family.The Kansas City Star reports a June 1 hearing is
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A man accused in two fatal shootings in the St. Louis area was arrested after being found naked walking along a street in Tennessee. Police in Selmer, Tennessee, say 36-year-old Casey Lowery was
LOUISIANA, Mo. (AP) – At a time Confederate symbols are being purged from public sites, a northeast Missouri museum is putting a restored Confederacy flag on permanent inside display, calling it “a teachable moment.”The museum in the
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – More than a dozen states this year have passed “Blue Lives Matter” laws that come down even harder on crimes against law enforcement officers. The new laws came in reaction to a
Doyle Gene George and Kathleen Pieri both of Mountain Home were back in Circuit Court Thursday to answer new charges brought against them. Both entered pleas of not guilty. George was order to reappear on June 22nd
As the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaches, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging caution on the Twin Lakes’ waters. Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes will both be open for business, but high lake levels have
The National Park Service is announcing three holiday concerts at the Buffalo National River. The family-friendly shows at the Buffalo Point Amphitheater will be part of the celebrations for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor
Mitchells Park Street Pharmacy in Calico Rock recently announced Hunter Johnson is the recipient of the 2017 Mark Green Excellence in Education Scholarship.The $500 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Calico Rock High School that
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – An Arkansas man faces up to a decade in federal prison now that he’s admitted forcing a Missouri courthouse to be evacuated in hopes of canceling his own scheduled court hearings.Thirty-six-year-old Phillip Ray
iStock/Thinkstock(WEATHERFORD, Texas) — Two children in Texas have died after they were locked in a hot car Friday as temperatures soared to 96 degrees, according to police. A 16-month-old boy and a 2-year-old girl were killed, police
© Apple Corps Ltd.It was 50 year ago this coming Thursday, June 1, that The Beatles‘ trailblazing album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was officially released in the U.K., one day before it hit stores in
Eagle Rock EntertainmentHere’s your weekend viewing all sorted: the recent Rolling Stones documentary about the band’s 2016 América Latina Olé Tour was released on DVD and Blu-ray today. Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America follows
Danny Clinch/David Needleman exclusively for Billboard When you think of artists who are influenced by The Eagles, U.K.-based pop band One Direction might not immediately come to mind. However, one of the group’s members, Niall Horan, not
ABC/Randy HolmesThe Grand Ole Opry will pay tribute to “the Gentle Giant” on Tuesday, honoring Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams. 1995 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Alison Krauss will lead the way, performing the classic “Till the
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s continued attempts to limit travel and immigration from some Middle East and African countries was dealt its latest setback Thursday when the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an earlier, temporary block
The annual Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament was held Friday at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. Mel and Nick Coleman represented North Arkansas Electric Cooperative to the victory in the Championship Flight. The Colemans
Severe weather remains a threat this weekend for the Twin Lakes Area. According to Meteorologist Heather Cross from the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock, there are some changes on what to expect Saturday. Listen:
While Baxter County is not on the list of Arkansas counties declared disasters in the wake of spring flood, a number of neighboring ones are on the U.S. Department of Agriculture declaration. Governor Asa Hutchinson says
VAN BUREN, Arkansas (AP) A man is being held in the Crawford County jail after authorities say he intentionally slammed on his brakes and caused a motorcyclist to strike the rear of his pickup, killing the biker.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) A Cape Girardeau institute that helps autistic people will remain open despite losing its state funding. Officials with the Tailor Institute say they were expecting state funding to arrive July 1 but instead
A scam known throughout the United States has made its way to the Twin Lakes Area. The Mountain Home Police Department is reporting skimmer has been spotted on a gas pump with the credit card scanner at
U.S. Coast Guard(CAY SAL, Bahamas) — The FBI has joined the investigation into the case of a South Florida woman who went missing at sea while sailing with her husband. Isabella Hellmann was last seen by her
WABC-TV(NEW YORK) — A 67-year-old man was hospitalized after thieves dressed as construction workers robbed a jewelry store in New York City, police said. According to the New York City Police Department, officers responded to a 911
Credit: Mark SeligerIf you’re a Rolling Stones fan who’s wanted to own something personal belonging to Keith Richards, you’ll get your chance when a collection of items from the rock legend’s Manhattan apartment goes up for bid
Walt Disney RecordsBrad Paisley is revving up his engines for Cars 3. The West Virginia native contributes two songs to the soundtrack of the latest installment of the Disney franchise — but he won’t be singing. Brad wrote the
The public is being notified of a newly convicted sex offender, 26-year-old Jonathan Michael Ybarra, registering with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff John Montgomery says Ybarra’s home address is 1872 Highway 178, Apt. #2, in Midway.
Baxter County jurors do not need to report for duty Thursday. Baxter County Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says the next day jurors should report is Monday morning, June 26 at 9 at the Court Complex located
The NFC East might get even more heated this year, to the point where Josh Normal is predicting “a lot of fines and maybe even suspensions”. The Washington Redskins cornerback has a few choice words for Dez
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) – A man who confessed to killing multiple people last year is expected to plead guilty to 14 charges including murder and kidnapping, his attorney said Friday. Todd Kohlhepp wore an orange jumpsuit and chains
The Cavaliers beat Boston in Game 5 to advance to the NBA Finals, where they’ll face off against the Golden State Warriors. During Game 5, LeBron James surpassed basketball god Michael Jordan for most career play off
ABC/Image Group LA During a Memorial Day weekend filled with barbecues, picnics and pool parties, plenty of folks will also be headed to the racetrack — and you can count lots of country stars among them. Saturday, Keith
Comstock/Thinkstock Twelve years ago this week, this Checotah, Oklahoma native won American Idol, singing Martina McBride‘s “Independence Day” and dueting with Rascal Flatts on “Bless the Broken Road.” Can you name her? ANSWER: Carrie Underwood. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights
ABC/Randy HolmesU2 guitarist The Edge will be honored with the second annual Les Paul Spirit Award on June 9 when the Irish rockers make their first-ever appearance at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The NBA and NHL finals were set Thursday night after the defending champions from both leagues advanced to the championship round. The Cleveland Cavaliers continued to dominate the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference
American Idol crowned Carrie Underwood the champion more than decage ago. On Instagram she announced May 25 the special day. Carrie Underwood Reflects on ‘Idol’ Win 12 Years Later: ‘I Am Beyond Blessed’ Via tasteofcountry.com 05/25/2017 3:06
Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2017 starts Sept. 28 in Lincoln, will visit six farming communities in the Midwest before wrapping Oct. 7 in Centralia, Missouri. Luke Bryan Announces Farm Tour 2017 Via www.cmt.com 05/25/2017 3:14 PM
General Motors is facing a lawsuit over alleged programming of some of its heavy-duty pickup trucks to cheat on diesel emission tests. The class-action suit has been filed by a Seattle law firm that specializes in suing
Maddi Runkles, 18, has been banned from attending her graduation from Heritage Academy in Hagerstown, Maryland, because she is pregnant. Maddi says she has already been punished by being removed from leadership positions like student council —
iStock/Thinkstock(HOLLYWOOD, Fla.) — Authorities in Florida are investigating the death of a Miami federal prosecutor and father of three after his body was found on a beach in Hollywood, Florida, on Wednesday. The body was identified by
iStock/Thinkstock(MILWAUKEE) — A woman driving a Jeep told police she blacked out prior to hitting a curb, sending her SUV through the air and straight through a brick wall in Milwaukee early Thursday morning. The Jeep landed
A man is in custody of the Ozark County Sheriff’s Department after a manhunt Thursday night. According to Sheriff Darrin Reed, the unidentified suspect was arrested around nine p.m. after authorities say he fired several shots into
As the Memorial Day holiday weekend rolls in, severe weather could also be moving in to the Twin Lakes Area. According to Meteorologist Chuck Rickard of the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock, the possible
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Patti Upton, founder of home fragrance company Aromatique, has died in Arkansas at age 79. Family Funeral Services in Heber Springs says Upton died Tuesday at her home in the lakeside city about
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Tuition and fee increases have been approved for the state’s colleges and universities by a committee of the University of Arkansas’ Board of Trustees. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports the full board will vote
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) An Arkansas man is charged with trespassing and public intoxication after state police say he climbed the gate at the governor’s mansion. Court records show 55-year-old Edward Harper of North Little Rock was
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) A Missouri Senate committee has advanced a proposal that would allow some companies that use a lot of electricity to negotiate lower rates. The committee advanced a proposal Thursday after hearing a state
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) A preliminary assessment has found about $86 million of damage and costs from recent flooding and storms in Missouri. The figures provided Thursday by the state Department of Public Safety include almost $58
PARMA, Mo. (AP) A southeast Missouri man is accused of burglary after allegedly targeting a most unlikely place – a police department. The Sikeston Standard Democrat reports that New Madrid County deputies were called Tuesday after an
Credit: Kate IzorRoger Waters‘ expansive Us + Them Tour of North America gets underway this evening in Kansas City, Missouri. The 55-date trek is mapped out through an October 28 concert in Vancouver, Canada. As seen during
Capitol NashvilleTonight in Bakersfield, California, the audience at Rabobank Arena will be the very first to take in Lady Antebellum’s new You Look Good World Tour with Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young. While he’d never want to brag, Charles Kelley admits Lady
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Kenny Chesney’s new single is “All the Pretty Girls,” from his Cosmic Hallelujah album. Tyler Farr’s new docu-series, A Little Too Farr, premieres Friday, June 2 on Verizon’s go90 streaming platform. Kelsea Ballerini has signed a long-term publishing deal
Universal Music GroupIf you’d like to take the 50th anniversary reissue of The Beatles‘ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band album home with you, today’s the day! A new stereo mix of the landmark record is available
MOBERLY, Mo. (AP) An animal shelter in central Missouri has officially ended its use of a gas chamber to euthanize animals. The Columbia Missourian reports the city of Moberly dismantled and discarded its gas chamber on Wednesday
Nikki Malloy of Mountain Home was sentenced to six years probation during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and was also ordered to pay slightly more than $4,100 in restitution for lottery tickets she took
Joseph Alan Pritchard, a parolee from Illinois, pled guilty to charges against him during a special session of Baxter County Circuit Court Tuesday and was sentenced to 10 years probation and ordered to pay $20,000 in restitution.
Spending in Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home has increased, as reflected in the May sales tax numbers recently released by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. In Baxter County, the numbers released for
Another Twin Lakes Area city will begin hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony this year. Walnut Hill Cemetery will be the site for the inaugural Cotter Memorial Day Ceremony scheduled for Tuesday evening at six. The city of
Bluegrass is on tap for the third series of Mountain Home’s Friday Night Block Party on the Square. The show is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 Friday evening. Gravel Yard has been performing bluegrass music in
The All-State teams for Spring sports in Arkansas have been released by the Arkansas Activities Association and the area is well represented. Mountain Home had a great showing on the Clas 6A All-State soccer teams. On the
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) _ A trio of Arkansas pitchers combined for the first no-hitter in Southeastern Conference Tournament history Thursday and Chad Spanberger homered three times as the Razorbacks breezed to a 12-0 victory over Auburn.
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) _ Brent Rooker had an RBI double and Cody Brown drew a bases loaded walk to help Mississippi State produce a ninth-inning rally in a 4-3 victory over Arkansas Thursday in the Southeastern
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Kenta Maeda fell into a 3-0 hole in the first inning of his first start for the Dodgers in two weeks coming off the disabled list. Then, the Japanese right-hander rallied Los
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) _ Carlos Cortes hit a pair of three-run homers Thursday as South Carolina trounced Missouri 10-2 in a Southeastern Conference tournament elimination game. South Carolina (34-24) next plays Friday against the loser of
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: INTERLEAGUESeattle 4, Washington 2Cincinnati at Cleveland, postponed AMERICAN LEAGUETampa Bay 4, L.A. Angels 0Boston 6, Texas 2Houston 7, Detroit 6Kansas City at N.Y. Yankees, postponed NATIONAL LEAGUEPittsburgh
Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images(CHICAGO) — Wide receiver Victor Cruz signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears on Thursday, officially ending his tenure with the New York Giants. “I’m excited,” Cruz said on ESPN Radio’s Waddle and Silvy.
WISN(NEW YORK) — A Wisconsin woman was pumping gas this week when a thief jumped into the driver’s seat of her car and she leapt onto the hood of the car to stop him, in a shocking
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The alleged body slam of a Guardian reporter by a GOP candidate for Congress in Montana created a national firestorm and prompted a misdemeanor assault charge as well as condemnations from press
Arkansas State Parks(NEW YORK) — One man found the perfect last minute Mother’s Day gift for his wife when he spotted a small rock that turned out to be a diamond. “When I told her I was
ABC/Image Group LA This weekend, Eric Church wraps his Holdin’ My Own Tour with two sold-out shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena — but then again, capacity crowds are the rule these days for the hitmaking star. In fact, Eric
Legacy Recordings/Roy’s Boys LLCA new Roy Orbison album combining archival vocal performances from the late rock legend with newly recorded orchestral accompaniment will be released on November 3. A Love So Beautiful: Roy Orbison with The Royal
Courtesy of Todd RundgrenA video featuring Todd Rundgren and Daryl Hall performing their new collaborative duet, “Chance for Us,” has debuted at Cleopatra Records’ official YouTube channel. The catchy synth-driven tune is among the many star-studded collaborations
ABC News(NEW YORK) — NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has issued its annual Atlantic hurricane season outlook. The season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. This year, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) forecasts an above-normal hurricane
Mark Dennis Mucha of Lakeview, who is charged with torching two residences he owns, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and pled not guilty. He was ordered to reappear in court on June 22nd. According to
Carol Reinschmidt of Mountain Home, who was arrested after Mountain Home Police responded to a call Wednesday of a woman “jumping in and out of traffic” near the entrance to a business on Highway 62B/412, made a
(AP) _ A 15-year-old student is facing a possible felony charge after allegedly threatening a shooting at Battle High School in Columbia.Police said in a news release the student was arrested Tuesday afternoon after school administrators reported
Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCFlorida Georgia Line’s new FGL House will open Monday, June 5, just in time for CMA Music Festival 2017. The fun cranks up at the four-story restaurant and entertainment destination that
PRNewsfoto/4 CellarsIn the past, Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman have both launched their own fashion and food empires, respectively. But now the CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year is embarking on their first non-musical venture together: they’re
Jess Griffin; Scotty HallAs the 2017 Lockn’ Music Festival approaches, more special performances have been announced for the jam-heavy extravaganza. Among the latest additions to the fest, which runs from August 24 to August 27, will be
Courtesy of SHOWTIME The trailer for Nick Broomfield‘s unauthorized Whitney Houston documentary — titled Whitney: Can I Be Me — has finally arrived. The visual begins with the late music icon saying in a vintage interview, “You know, [it] probably
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan will head off the beaten path this fall, continuing his Farm Tour for the ninth year in a row. ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year Jon Pardi will join Luke for the trek, with more
A Gassville man, 29-year-old John Everett Shrum, Jr., was arrested early Thursday morning on drug possession charges. He faces two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Baxter
Kentucky will travel to West Virginia and Kansas will host Texas A&M in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. The field for the annual event was announced Thursday, with all 10 games played on Jan. 27. Baylor will
Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCFriday morning, Florida Georgia Line will be up bright and early to kick off the Memorial Day weekend on Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series. Brian Kelley says it’s a wake-up call he and Tyler Hubbard don’t
Comstock/Thinkstock Six years ago this week, now-President Donald Trump proclaimed this country star the winner of The Celebrity Apprentice. Can you name him? ANSWER: John Rich. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Courtesy of AXS TVA historic 1986 Queen concert that took place during late frontman Freddie Mercury‘s final tour with the band will get its AXS TV premiere Sunday, June 4, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Originally
Memorial Day weekend is here, the true unoffical start of summertime fun, which obviously includes copious amounts of lawn games marks. While some play for fun, the pros are here to give you some tips on how
Lonzo Ball refuses to have a NBA draft workout with Boston, which doesn’t particularly prevent the Celtics from taking him, as they have the number 1 overall pick. The UCLA point guard seems to be set on
PRNewsfoto/Live Nation EntertainmentIf you haven’t been able to score tickets to Guns N’ Roses ongoing Not in This Lifetime Tour, here’s a brand-new chance. The band has added 15 additional stops to the tour’s North American leg,
Thomas Rhett told Lousiana’s Advocate of his diaper-changing skill set, and how life took a turn for the better. “She’s changing our lives as much as I hope we’re changing hers.” Thomas Rhett Says “Life Took a
A massive landslide dropped a mountainside of dirt and rocks on the Pacific Coast Highway 1 in rural southern Monterey County, California this past weekend. The highway is buried under 40 feet of debris for 1/4 to
The special election to choose who takes over the seat formerly held by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is thrown sideways after Republican Greg Gianforte is charged with assaulting a journalist a day before polls open. GOP candidate
The Chainsmokers will team up with Florida Georgia Line collaborations in The CMT Music Awards are set to share the stage on June 7. Florida Georgia Line and the Chainsmokers Among Collaborations at 2017 CMT Awards Via
William Campbell/Corbis via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Reporter Ben Jacobs of The Guardian said he’s still in shock after Greg Gianforte, the Republican candidate in Montana’s special House election, allegedly body-slammed him on the eve of the
William Campbell/Getty Images(MISSOULA, Mont.) — The Republican candidate for the Montana at-large U.S. House of Representatives special election, Greg Gianforte, has been cited for misdemeanor assault after he allegedly assaulted a reporter Wednesday — less than 24
(AP) – A 17-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty in the death of a 2-year-old Little Rock girl who was fatally shot last year.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports the teen’s attorney appeared Wednesday in court on behalf of
(AP) – A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to fatally shooting a teenager outside a recreation center in a suburb of Little Rock.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that Quincy Parks
(AP) – Authorities say an Arkansas man suspected of shooting another man in the head with an arrow has surrendered.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the 42-year-old suspect surrendered to the Crawford County sheriff’s office Tuesday and faces
(AP) – The Arkansas Democratic Party has renamed its annual fundraising dinner to honor former President Bill Clinton after the names of Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson were stripped from the event.The party on Wednesday announced that
(AP) – Authorities say a woman was wounded when she was shot by a police officer in Pine Bluff.Arkansas State Police Trooper Liz Chapman says a Pine Bluff officer responding to a burglary call at an apartment
(AP) – Police and federal officials say more than 50 people have been arrested in a central Arkansas drug and weapons investigation that began 18 months ago.Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick Harris, the FBI and Little Rock and
(AP) – Missouri is one of several states where proposals to punish adults in cases where children gained access to unsecured weapons have stalled in the Legislature.The issue arises after Missouri has recorded six children ages 3
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: INTERLEAGUEToronto 8, Milwaukee 4Oakland 4, Miami 1Arizona 8, Chi. White Sox 6Cincinnati 4, Cleveland 3Washington 5, Seattle 1AMERICAN LEAGUEMinnesota 4, Baltimore 3N.Y. Yankees 3, Kansas City 0Tampa
The Mountain Home High School softball players will conduct the Play the Game Softball Camps throughout the summer. The three camps will be offered to those from age seven to entering the eighth grade. The first camp,
HOOVER, Ala. The 13th-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks will finally get to play their opening game as the No. 4 seed in the second round of the 2017 SEC Tournament Thursday morning against the No. 5 seed
(AP) – The new chancellor of the University of Missouri’s flagship campus in Columbia says he’ll press for partnerships and “strive for inclusive excellence” at the school that has grappled in recent years with racial acrimony.Alexander Cartwright
(AP) – The Missouri House has given final approval to a proposal that supporters say would bring hundreds of jobs to the southeastern corner of the state.The proposal passed Wednesday with a 120-17 vote. The original bill
Scott Kowalchyk/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc.Paul Simon stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night, and in a cold open segment, Colbert tried to get Simon to play Simon & Garfunkel‘s 1966 classic “The
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock The Grand Ole Opry kicks off a busy CMA Music Festival week with two shows on Tuesday, June 6 starring Carrie Underwood, Dustin Lynch and more. Parmalee will crank up the festivities that afternoon with an Opry Plaza Party. Singer/songwriter Travis
ABC/Image Group LA Forty years ago today, Star Wars premiered in theaters across America. For Brad Paisley, it was a film that rocked his world. “Well, I saw it the first time when I was five,” he tells ABC Radio,
Credit: Norman Jean RoyJon Bon Jovi will be honored with the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation’s 2017 Service to America Leadership Award at the organization’s Celebration of Service to America Awards gala taking place June 20
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Mike Leake allowed four hits over eight innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 on Wednesday night. Jedd Gyorko had three hits and drew a walk in
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) _ Cole Freeman had four hits and four RBIs, Caleb Gilbert threw five good innings and LSU beat Missouri 10-3 in the Southeastern Conference tournament Wednesday night. LSU (40-17) scored four runs in
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ First-round selection Charles Harris has signed his rookie deal with the Miami Dolphins, who now have all seven 2017 draft picks under contract. Harris, a defensive end from Missouri, was the No.
Jimmy Leon Bohannon of Mountain Home, who once served as the police chief in a small town in East Arkansas, pled guilty to charges filed against him in Baxter county and was given six years in prison
State Senator Missy Thomas Irvin of Mountain View, whose district includes a portion of Baxter County, has been named Arkansas Rural Advocate of the Year for 2017. The honor was presented to Irvin Wedneday by Amy Fecher,
While bond issues for the NABORS landfill remain unresolved, treatment for the area is making progress. Melinda Caldwell, Director of the Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District, announced in the district’s board meeting last week the Arkansas Department
As Arkansas marks National Foster Care Awarness Month, Baxter County has seen a significant improvement in the number of children in foster care in the past four years with the arrival of an affilitation of the CALL.
A 35-year-old Salesville man, Justin Dewayne Lee, has been arrested on two felony drug offenses after he was stopped for an equipment violation on the vehicle he was driving. Norfork Police Officer Dempsey Thompson advises he was
The Cotter City Council is scheduled to meet Thursday evening at 6:00 in Council Chambers. Items on the meeting’s agenda include reports from Public Works, the Cotter Fire and Police Departments, a building permit report and a
iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — A judge in Los Angeles, California, has issued an arrest warrant for Bikram Choudhury, the founder of “hot” yoga who was ordered in 2016 to pay more than $7 million in a sexual harassment
iStock/Thinkstock(MIAMI) — Chris Bosh’s tenure in Miami could be coming to an end. The 33-year-old big man hasn’t played since February 2016 due to repeated issues with blood clots. Sources tell ESPN that Bosh, the Miami Heat,
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin spoke out against gun violence in his home state in a Facebook video posted Monday that decries the recent killing of a 7-year-old boy who was struck by a stray
ABC RadioMeghan Trainor surprised Lauren Alaina by flying in for her very first #1 party Wednesday afternoon in Nashville. The two co-wrote Lauren’s hit “Road Less Traveled” with Jesse Frasure long ago, even though it just hit the top of the charts
Credit: Danny ClinchA third single has been released from Chuck Berry‘s upcoming album Chuck. Called “Lady B. Goode,” which is described as “a spiritual sequel” to the late rock ‘n’ roll pioneer’s signature 1958 song, “Johnny B.
ABC/Brett OronzioAs Eric Church rolls into Music City to wrap up his Holdin’ My Own Tour this weekend with two sold-out shows at Bridgestone Arena, he’ll also re-open his popular storefront in East Nashville. No matter where you live,
BMLGJust as it’s on the verge of going #1, Brett Young’s “In Case You Didn’t Know” has been certified platinum. That not only makes it Brett’s first million-selling single of his career, it’s also the first country release
George Harrison in 1964 (John Hoppy Hopkins/Redferns)A blue plaque honoring the late George Harrison was unveiled on Tuesday on the site of a home in the London suburb of Esher, where the former Beatles guitarist resided from
(AP) _ A southwest Missouri prosecutor has dropped a murder charge in a 2011 death of an Arkansas man, but charges could be refiled. McDonald County Prosecutor Bill Dobbs on Monday dropped a first-degree murder charge
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesRolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood recently underwent a successful operation to treat a small lung lesion. According to a spokesperson for the 69-year-old musician, the lesion was discovered during a routine medical screening
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A 21-year-old Alaska man has been charged with murder after the bullet from his failed suicide attempt hit and killed his girlfriend. In the early morning hours of April 19, the Anchorage Police Department
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A cesspool collapsed on Long Island, New York, this afternoon, leaving a man trapped, according a spokesperson for the town of Huntington. The cesspool was being built, and dirt collapsed on top of a
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) _ A bat in St. Louis County has tested positive for rabies, and health officials say it should serve as a reminder for people to be cautious around bats and other wildlife. The county
CMTCMT is cueing up the superstar pairings for its 2017 awards show. Florida Georgia Line will team up with pop phenomenon The Chainsmokers at the Wednesday, June 7 event, while Lady Antebellum will collaborate with R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire. Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood will
Courtesy of DisneyPaul McCartney recently confirmed that he’ll appear in the fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film. Now, the movie’s producer, Jerry Bruckheimer, has revealed how the former Beatle got the gig. In an exclusive video interview,
ABC/Image Group LA If you’ve wonderered what Shay Mooney’s baby son looks like these days, all you need to do is check out the proud papa’s socials to find out. Shay shared a photo of his dark-eyed, well-fed little one
ABC/Image Group LA It appears Kelsea Ballerini must have some skills in the kitchen. “@KelseaBallerini made pancakes this morning,” her fiancé Morgan Evans tweeted, adding “It’s a good Wednesday.” Morgan, who just signed his own U.S. record deal with Warner Nashville,
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For years the NFl has been strict on end zone celebrations. With three rule changes for the NFL season, one of those changes included allowing players to use the football as a prop, celebrate as a group
Lebron James and the Cavs eliminate any hope for the Celtics with a big win in Game 4 putting the series at 3-1. While Golden State swept the Spurs, the Celtics can take pride in Game 3
Gonzo MultimediaThe 1971 British documentary Extremes and its soundtrack, which features a few early tunes by Supertramp, will be released as a DVD/CD package on June 30. The film, directed by Tony Klinger and Mike Lytton, takes
Comstock/Thinkstock Both Kelsea Ballerini and Alison Krauss have covered Shenandoah’s top-five hit from 1990, with Voice contestant Lauren Duski recently performing it on the NBC reality show as well. Can you name this tune? ANSWER: “Ghost in This House.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LAIf things go as planned, Martina McBride fans will be listening to a new holiday album from the four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year this Christmas. Martina heads to Los Angeles to work on the project
On Tuesday, May 23rd Chris Stapleton took the stage of The Voice Sean 12 finale performing his current single ” Either Way” Chris Stapleton Performs ‘Either Way’ on ‘The Voice’ Season 12 Finale [Watch] Via tasteofcountry.com 05/23/2017
Volunteers are planting 10,000 flags at the University of Phoenix as a Memorial Day tribute to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Memorial Day tribute: Volunteers plant 10K flags
The Country band performed on The Voice Season 12 with their number 1 single “Better Man,” with Lauren Duski. Little Big Town Bring ‘Better Man’ to ‘The Voice’ Finale With Lauren Duski Via tasteofcountry.com 05/23/2017 9:46 PM
President Trump has asked the Congress to cut $3.6 trillion in government spending over the next ten years as he pushes ahead with planned tax cuts and trimming the deficit. Trump seeks to slash $3.6 trillion of
President Trump’s first foreign trip takes him Wednesday to Vatican City, where he and Pope Francis met for the first time. The two had previously had disagreements over Trump’s directive to build a wall between the United
(AP) – The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is giving initial approval to part of a new system on how the state’s public universities and colleges are funded.The board gave first approval Monday to metrics that will
(AP) – Wal-Mart says it’s expanding its military leave-of-absence policy by offering differential pay to all eligible employees who are on military assignments lasting more than three days. The Bentonville-based company said in a news release Tuesday
(AP) – Police say a teenage boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old Little Rock girl last year. Little Rock Police Lt. Steve McClanahan told reporters that the 17-year-old was arrested
(AP) – The trial of a former Arkansas state senator and two others on corruption charges is being delayed. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that a federal judge in Fayetteville on Tuesday postponed the trial of Republican
(AP) – University of Missouri-Kansas City Chancellor Leo Morton plans to retire at the end of the next academic year. Morton announced his decision Tuesday in an email to faculty. He has been chancellor since 2008, after
(AP) – A court ruling requires Missouri to at least temporarily remove GPS monitoring devices from some sex offenders. The injunction was filed Monday in Cole County in a lawsuit filed against the state on behalf of
(AP) – Authorities say a 2-year-old Missouri girl died after her mom’s boyfriend injured the toddler using “wrestling moves.” Authorities say one of the moves 24-year-old Richard Gamache Jr. of House Springs allegedly used involved picking up
(AP) – The University of Missouri System is set to hire the provost and executive vice chancellor at the State University of New York to run its flagship campus in Columbia, two years after the previous chancellor
Ozark County Presiding Commissioner John Turner says progress has been made in the opening of roads and bridges. The area was one of the hardest hit by heavy rainfall which flooded local homes and businesses and stranded
(AP)- A Missouri House committee has endorsed a bill authorizing discounted electric rates for steel and aluminum production facilities after removing a more controversial provision. The revised bill is expected to be considered Wednesday by the full
(AP) – The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is giving initial approval to part of a new system on how the state’s public universities and colleges are funded. The board gave first approval Monday to metrics that
WPVI-TV(FRACKVILLE, Pa.) — A convicted murderer was declared innocent and set free this week after spending more than two decades in a Pennsylvania prison. Shaurn Thomas, 43, was released from the State Correctional Institution in Frackville, Pennsylvania,
A Baxter County man, 42-year-old Mark Mucha accused of two counts of arson in mid-May, allegedly admitted to starting the fires of two homes he owns. According to the arrest affidavit on Monday, May 15th at approximately
Ozark County Presiding Commissioner John Turner says progress has been made in the opening of roads and bridges. The area was one of the hardest hit by heavy rainfall which flooded local homes and businesses and stranded
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: INTERLEAGUEWashington 10, Seattle 1Cleveland 8, Cincinnati 7Toronto 4, Milwaukee 3Arizona 5, Chi. White Sox 4Miami 11, Oakland 9 AMERICAN LEAGUEKansas City 6, N.Y. Yankees 2Minnesota 2, Baltimore
Stephen Wayne Nothwehr of Mountain Home changed his plea to guilty and was sentenced to six years probation during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday.Nothwehr’s charges stem from an incident in late September last year
As Arvest Bank’s One Million Meals campaign continues, one local school is doing its part. Students in the Yellville-Summit School District recently raised over $3,000 and collected more than 1,000 non-perishable food items during a week-long food
Daniel Lewis Milde of rural Mountain Home entered a no contest plea in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday on charges stemming from an incident in July last year in which it was alleged he forced his way
Michael Ransom Hobbs, II, of Mountain Home changed his plea to guilty during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday on a long string of charges stemming from the theft of lawn ornaments throughout the county.He
Mountain Home High School graduating senior, Hunt Nosari, has earned an academic full-ride to the University of Arkansas, and will also have the option to study abroad. Nosari has accepted the Honors College Fellowship at the University
The Oakland Promise Land Fire Protection District is looking to fill a vacancy on its Board. For more information contact Jay Nottingham at 870-404-7727 or Jim Gaal at 870-431-9110. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The annual Twin Lakes Boys’ Basketball Camp is scheduled for May 30th through June 2nd at Mountain Home High School and Junior High. The camp will be for boys going into Kindergarten through seventh grades for the
HOOVER, Ala. Due to the inclement weather in the Hoover, Alabama area that has delayed Tuesdays SEC Tournament games, Arkansas first game of the tournament has now been moved to Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m.
UNDATED (AP) _ The Sun Belt Conference will split into two five-team divisions, broken up simply by east and west, starting in 2018. The conference announced its divisions Tuesday after the end of its spring meetings.
ABC/Rick RowellU2 stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday night. The show was dedicated to the band as they sat for an unprecedented hour-long interview and performance that included a choir-backed version of the classic “I Still
Credit: Lisa MacIntoshE Street Band saxophonist Jake Clemons has created a new online resource called the Janine Project in support of people affected by domestic violence. In conjunction with the launch of the initiative, Clemons has released
Sony Music Entertainment UKEarly in her career, Kelsea Ballerini hit the road with Lady Antebellum as their opening act. That experience not only exposed the superstar-in-waiting to a new array of fans, it also forged a lasting bond with the trio,
ABC/Fred WatkinsStevie Wonder has signed on to perform at the finale of the 2017 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix auto race, scheduled for Sunday, October 22, in Austin, Texas. The concert will take place at the
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Garth Brooks will play Oklahoma City for the first time in 20 years, doing a concert with wife Trisha Yearwood on Saturday, July 15. Tickets for the show at Chesapeake Energy Arena go on sale Friday, June 2. The
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Logan Forsythe doubled in a run in the 13th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Tuesday night after a stellar duel between starters Clayton
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) _ Robbie Glendinning hit a grand slam and Andy Toelken pitched 4 2/3 innings of scoreless relief Tuesday as Missouri eliminated Texas A&M 12-7 in the Southeastern Conference tournament. Tenth-seeded Missouri (36-21) earned its
WABC-TV(NEWARK, N.J.) — Newark Liberty International Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday night after a plane engine caught fire. Emergency chutes were deployed from United 1579 and passengers evacuated after “flames were reported coming from the right
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The budget released by the White House Tuesday contains proposed changes for the program that provides access to food for Americans who otherwise might not be able to afford it. And anti-hunger advocates
BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty ImagesMadonna‘s parenting skills are under fire thanks to an Instagram photo of one of her twin four-year-old daughters leaning on an armchair. On the armchair is a throw pillow with the words “F**k cocaine” embroidered
Mary McCartney/MPL Communications Paul McCartney is among the many people sending out condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack that happened Monday night in Manchester, U.K., outside of a concert by pop star Ariana Grande. In
PRNewswire/NabiscoLady Antebellum kicks off their You Look Good World Tour with Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young this Friday in Bakersfield, California, and it’ll not only look good, it’ll taste good as well. They’ll be bringing along a food truck to some of
ABC/Paula LoboJason Aldean’s new music video for “They Don’t Know” is a mini tour documentary of his new trek that bears the same name — with some muddin’, ATVs and tractors thrown in. “We’re just getting back
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The U.S. government filed suit Tuesday against Fiat Chrysler, alleging the automaker equipped more than 100,000 vehicles with so-called defeat devices that circumvent federal emission standards. The software — installed on diesel-fueled
Marion County jurors do not need to report for duty Thursday or Friday. According to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet, the next date jurors will need to report is June 22nd at nine a.m. WebReadyTM
Mercury NashvilleLauren Alaina is following up her first #1 with one of the most personal songs of her career so far. With lyrics like “Daddy got sober, Momma got his best friend” based on her parents’ struggles, divorce
Frederick Brown/NBCKelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton are longtime pals, but Blake says he’s a little concerned about her joining The Voice as a coach for the show’s next season. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Blake says, “Well, I
Capitol//UMe A new Beach Boys compilation titled 1967 — Sunshine Tomorrow, which focuses on recordings the band made during sessions for its 1967 albums Wild Honey and Smiley Smile, will be released on June 30. The collection,
moodboard/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Following Monday’s bombing that killed 22 and injured 59 at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, there are currently no plans to make significant security changes in the United States, according to a
iStock/Thinkstock(COLLEGE PARK, Md.) — Bowie State University honored senior student Richard Collins III during its commencement ceremony on Tuesday, just days after he was stabbed to death at the University of Maryland, College Park. During Tuesday’s ceremony,
The Flippin School Board met in regular session Monday night and approved the resignation several employees. They also approved raises for staff, the consent agenda and funding for the Special Education budget for 2017/2018. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The deadly blast outside the security barriers of an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, marks the latest instance where a terror attack unfolded at a location that symbolized Western culture and also provided
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The contract transferring Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees is going to auction, ESPN reports. Josh Evans of auction house Lelands.com said the original copy of the December
The Mountain Home High School FFA will hold its ninth-annual benefit auction and fish fry Tuesday evening at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. The cost for the meal is eight dollars for anyone 13-and-older and five dollars for
Shore Fire Media/Jimmy FontaineZac Brown Band makes it four in a row this week, as Welcome Home becomes their fourth project to debut at #1 on the country albums chart. The Georgia-based musicians also make an impressive showing on the Billboard 200
Comstock/Thinkstock The new drama The Gospel of Kevin premieres this fall on ABC, and happens to star the grandson of a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Can you name both the actor and his famous grandfather?
ABC/Mark LevineBob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band recently announced plans for their first concert of 2017, a September 9 performance at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, and now the Michigan rockers have lined up
ABC/Image Group LA Jason Aldean already has two girls, and soon he’ll have a baby boy. On Monday, the ACM Entertainer of the Year and his wife Brittany Kerr shared their gender reveal on Instagram. “Today is the day….. what’s
Dominique Hawkins, former Kentucky guard, is looking for a new journey, in the NFL as a defensive back. While Hawkins most likely will not be selected in the NBA draft, a handful of his fellow teammates might.
The Boston Celtics will try to keep the momentum going into Game 4 against the Cavs. Still huge underdogs despite the win in Cleveland, the odds are not in their favor for Game 4 or the rest
Chris Stapleton snagged one more award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday (May 21). From a Room Volume #1 debuting at number 1. Chris Stapleton Wins Top Country Album at 2017 BBMAs Via tasteofcountry.com 05/22/2017 3:41
Kenny Chesney led country winners with two awards for a top country tour and top country collaboration on Sunday night. Billboard Music Awards: Kenny Chesney, Florida Georgia Line Among Country Winners Via www.cmt.com 05/22/2017 8:29 AM
Authorities in Mancheste,r England said Tuesday that an attacker detonated an improvised explosive device at the Ariana Grande concert on Monday night, as the explosion’s death toll raised to 22. Police believe suspected attacker was killed in
ENGLISH SHEPHERD MALE FOR SALE Meet “Guiness,” a wonderful dog that came back to us through no fault of his own. He is 4 years old, intact, registered and will come with his papers. He is a
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: INTERLEAGUECincinnati 5, Cleveland 1Arizona 5, Chicago White Sox 1 AMERICAN LEAGUEMinnesota 14, Baltimore 7N.Y. Yankees 4, Kansas City 2L.A. Angels 3, Tampa Bay 2Houston 1, Detroit 0
The Dora High School baseball team had its season ended in the first round of the Class 1 State Tournament Monday. Playing at home, the Falcons lost to Hurley 11-0. Dora ends the year with a
The annual Ozark Mountain Basketball Camp will be held in the Mountain Home School District June 5th through 8th for girls entering Kindergarten through seventh grade for the 2017-2018 school year. The Tiny Tot Camp is for
After a night off Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals return to action Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The Cardinals are 22-19 on the season and trail Milwaukee by 1 1/2 games in the National League Central.
A series of break ins, in a little over a month time span in the Mountain Home area, has local businesses on guard. According to Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manual, official reports cannot be released due
(AP) – Authorities say a 20-month-old boy who was found in a lake in northern Arkansas has died.Sharp County Sheriff’s Sgt. Aaron Presser said Monday that the sheriff’s office was notified that the boy died Sunday night
A Baxter County man was arrested during the weekend on suspicion of stealing an ATV from a Norfork residence. Twenty-eight-year-old Heath Freeman of Norfork was booked early Sunday morning on felony counts of theft of property and
Savannah Vance of Mountain Home was given 10 years probation and ordered into the 14th Judicial District Drug Court Program during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Vance was one of several people to be
A local attorney announced his candidacy for public office on Monday. Andrew Bailey will seek the position of Arkansas 14th Judicial Circuit Judge, Division 1. Bailey is a certified attorney ad litem currently charged with representing their
The Buffalo National River Partners will join with the Boone County Library for a presentation on non-native plants at the river. “Invading Invasives: Invasive Plant Walk with Pam Stewart” will be held Tuesday evening at 5:30 on
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Phil Vassar, Brooke Eden, Knoxville Central High School’s Bobcat Company and Restless Heart will each sing the national anthem to kick off the nightly CMA Music Festival concerts June 8-11 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. Jamey Johnson, Easton Corbin, Randy Houser,
Big Machine With their debut single firmly seated in country’s top-20, the new trio Midland is off to the kind of start that makes you think they may be around for a while. Lead singer — and former Calvin Klein model
Credit: Henry DiltzIt’s been about a year and a half since Crosby, Stills & Nash last performed together, thanks to a nasty rift between David Crosby and Graham Nash. Looking forward, Crosby tells ABC Radio that a
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — More than half a million foreigners stayed in the United States after their visas expired during the last fiscal year, according to a new report released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Monday. Of
iStock/Thinkstock(TAMPA, Fla.) — Tampa police are investigating after a man allegedly admitted to killing his two roommates because he believes they disrespected his Muslim faith. Devon Arthurs, 18, was arrested Friday and faces two counts of first-degree
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — FBI and other law enforcement officials are privately knocking down a conspiracy theory Monday, fueled by conservative commentators on Fox News, that seeks to divert attention from Russia’s involvement in the hacking of the Democratic
CMAIf you didn’t score tickets to CMA Music Festival’s big nightly concerts at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium this year, the Country Music Association is offering you a free alternative for the first time ever. On Thursday, Friday and
ABC/Fred WatkinsCall him Dr. Wonder! Stevie Wonder received an honorary Doctorate of Music on Monday at Yale University’s commencement ceremony in New Haven, Connecticut the Hartford Courant reports. In presenting the degree to the Motown legend, Yale
ABC/Randy HolmesThe recently chosen winning videos of Elton John‘s global competition The Cut, which invited people to create official clips for three of the pop-rock legend’s classic hits — “Tiny Dancer,” “Rocket Man” and “Bennie and the Jets”
Credit: Sean EvansA video for a new Roger Waters song titled “The Last Refugee,” from his upcoming solo album Is This the Life We Really Want?, has premiered on the ex-Pink Floyd singer/bassist’s official VEVO YouTube channel.
ABC/Image Group LAMemorial Day is less than a week away, and Brad Paisley is hoping you’ll help him say thank you to America’s men and women who serve. From now through next Monday, for every copy of Brad’s new Love
A one-vehicle accident in Ozark County resulted in the death of a Baxter County woman and injuries to two other area residents including a five-year-old girl. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 34-year-old Robyn Carlisle of
iStock/Thinkstock(HONOLULU) — The Turkish national who forced the emergency landing of American Airlines flight 31 in Honolulu on Friday allegedly told FBI agents “we all have” terroristic ideas, and pantomimed shooting an agent during his interview, according
NEWBURG, Mo. (AP) A 12-year-old boy died and five other people were injured in a fire at a central Missouri home. The Phelps County Sheriff’s Department says the fire occurred Sunday in Newburg. KRCG reports emergency responders
Emilie Richardson/ABC News(NEW YORK) — The father of 18-year-old Alyssa Elsman, who was killed when a driver plowed into a crowd in New York’s Times Square last week, wrote an emotional letter to his daughter, saying, “I
ABC RadioFans who turned out to see Little Big Town this weekend at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium got a whole lot more than they bargained for. In addition to performing their hits and tracks from their new album The Breaker,
Area teens are invited this week to another Teen Tuesday from four to six at the Donald W. Reynolds Library. Teen Tuesday is a monthly program at the Library designed especially for teens in grades seven through
NATCO Communications, Inc. will hold an open house and hands-on technology showcase Tuesday evening from 4 until 7 at the companys headquarters located at 301 East Main Street in Flippin. The public is invited to experience the
The Baxter Day Service Center Board of Directors will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4. The meeting will be held at 1631 Leo David Drive. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Four arrests have been made by the Izard County Sheriff’s Office in connection with burglaries to a Melbourne tractor dealership. According to Sheriff Jack Yancey, 28-year-old Jeffrey McKinney of Melbourne and 31-year-old Robert Harris of Wynne are
BMLGRascal Flatts is headed back to Sin City for a limited-run residency this October. The “Yours If You Want It” hitmakers will play eight shows at the 1,800-seat Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Las Vegas. “Vegas just keeps
Courtesy of Julien’s AuctionsA horseshoe-shaped diamond ring that Elvis Presley wore during his famous 1973 Aloha from Hawaii television special sold for $204,800 at a music memorabilia auction held Saturday at the Hard Rock Cafe in New
Courtesy Leanndra Cheatham(ST. LOUIS) — A poignant Facebook video is racking up views with its message of peace. The messenger is “Lil J,” a 6-year-old boy who asks people to “stop killing each other” in the video
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton took home the Top Country Artist honor at Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards, and the Oklahoma native knows exactly whom to thank. “I know this award is based on streaming and record
ABC RadioRoger Waters gave about a thousand “friends and family” members a preview of his Us + Them Tour on Sunday at Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. At the invitation-only concert, the ex-Pink Floyd singer/bassist
The Fleet Reserve Association meeting of Branch 251, the Auxiliary Unit and the Twin Lakes Base Sub Vets will meet Tuesday at noon, at the Blue Heron Campgrounds in Flippin, for a meeting and a picnic. The
iStock/Thinkstock(COLLEGE PARK, Md.) — A bond hearing is scheduled for Monday for a white University of Maryland student accused of fatally stabbing a black man on campus. The FBI is investigating the fatal assault of Richard Collins
Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Enes Kanter has received online death threats and suspects his recent detention at a Romanian airport stems from his criticism of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. On Monday the
Randy Orton was defeated by, wait, who?! Jinder Mahal is the new WWE Champion after the Backlash PPV Sunday night. The entire WWE Universe is in shock after Jinder Mahal’s win and the rest of the matches
ABC/Rick RowellLee Brice’s self-titled fourth studio album will arrive November 3, and the soon-to-be father of three reveals there are multiple reasons he chose “Boy” as the lead single. “First, Sara and I have two sons, Takoda and Ryker,” Lee says. “This
Comstock/Thinkstock Lee Brice co-wrote this #1 from 2011 for the Eli Young Band. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Crazy Girl.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Rhino Entertainment/Concord Music GroupIn honor of the 60th anniversary of Stax Records, Rhino Entertainment and Concord Music Group have partnered to launch a yearlong celebration of the legendary Memphis soul label. The initiative begins today with the
Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Image Group LA/ABCIf the pulsing bass line featured in pop star Selena Gomez‘s new single “Bad Liar” sounds familiar, that’s because it’s taken directly from the influential new-wave group Talking Heads‘ classic 1977 tune “Psycho
They won’t win the series, but they’ve already done the unthinkable- the Celtics beat the Cavs in Cleveland. Without star Isaiah Thomas and on the road, Avery Bradley got open in the last few second to sink a
A concert for the late Chris Cornell by Ryan Adams, Metallica, and U2, Aerosmith also remember Soundgarden singer with “Dream On” dedication U2, Ryan Adams, Metallica Pay Tribute to Chris Cornell at Concerts Via www.rollingstone.com 05/21/2017 2:29
The 2017 Billboard music awards on Sunday night, the singer took Top Country Tour and Top Country Collaboration but lost the third award to Florida Georgia Line. Kenny Chesney Dedicates Billboard Award for Top Country Tour Via
The biggest country music award goes to Blake Shelton for the 2017 Billboard Award on Saturday Night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Blake Shelton Wins Top Country Artist at 2017 Billboard Music Awards Via tasteofcountry.com
Several dozen students left their seats as Vice President Pence gave a commencement address at the University of Notre Dame on May 21 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame graduates walk out on Pence as he touts
A young girl was dragged into the water in Richmond, British Columbia, by a sea lion in a frightening video posted on YouTube on Saturday, May 20. A man quickly jumps into the water to rescue her,
(AP) – Arkansas Seneator Tom Cotton says he’s not in Iowa laying the groundwork to run for president, but is touching on familiar themes of those who have.Sure, he told about 100 Iowa Republicans at a fundraiser
A number of people were given prison time during a lengthy session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday.Daryl Matthew Krueger of Mountain Home was given ten years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from his
(AP) – Arkansas State Police say two people have been killed, including a woman trying to cross an interstate on foot, in traffic accidents during the weekend.Police reports say 55-year-old Kimberly Warren of Alexander died late Friday
(AP) – Police in Searcy say one man was killed in a shooting and another man is being sought as a “person of interest” in the case.Searcy police Officer Terri Lee told reporters Sunday that officers found
(AP) – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has rejected proposed state constitutional amendments to legalize marijuana and to allow casino gambling in the state.In an opinion dated Friday, she rejected the marijuana proposal by Larry Morris of
(AP) – Missouri school districts are looking forward to the possibility of more funding for early childhood education next year.Lawmakers this year, for the first time in recent memory, hit their self-imposed target for school funding at
(AP) – The second mountain coaster in Branson is expected to open as early as this summer.Collin Wheeler, marketing coordinator for Tennessee-based FACE Amusement, tells the Springfield News-Leader that the Branson Coaster doesn’t have a specific opening
(AP) – Springfield officials are planning a new approach to a large homeless camp that’s been controversial for about 30 years.The Springfield News-Leader reports the camp in a wooded area of north Springfield is the largest in
(AP) – A draft budget for the University of Missouri next year includes eliminating 328 full-time positions – 147 that are currently vacant and 181 that are filled.A memo from Interim Chancellor Garnett Stokes released Friday says
(AP) – An appeals court says a former federal inmate who got a $200,000 settlement over a prison injury won’t get to keep much of it.The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a district judge’s
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: INTERLEAGUEL.A. Angels 12, N.Y. Mets 5 AMERICAN LEAGUEN.Y. Yankees 3, Tampa Bay 2Toronto 3, Baltimore 1Cleveland 8, Houston 6Kansas City 6, Minnesota 4Boston 12, Oakland 3Chicago White
iStock/Thinkstock(CONCORD, N.C.) — It might not have earned him any points, but that $1 million prize sure must have been sweet for Kyle Busch who won the Monster Energy All-Star Race on Saturday Night. Not only did
The annual Ozark Cup, a competition between golfers from Big Creek Golf Club in Mountain Home and Harrison Country Club, was held over the weekend with Harrison picking up the win. The Harrison team finished with
Gearl Adams of Mountain Home was sentenced to six years probation after pleading guilty to charges filed against him as the result of an altercation at a local business and a tussle with a Baxter County Deputy
The Mountain Home Police Department would is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. Click It or Ticket is a national campaign beginning Monday and continuing through June 4th. This campaign is aimed to help protect families
A Gassville man, 31-year-old Robert Joseph Denny Whitfield, is facing three felony drug charges following a vehicle accident in which the truck he was driving struck a utility pole. The incident began when a Baxter County Sheriff’s
The Baxter County Building Committee and Baxter County Planning Board will meet Monday evening at 5:00 in the third floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Flippin School Board will meet in regular session Monday evening at seven. Items on the agenda include the resignations of federal coordinator Petra Pershall and high school paraprofessional Annette Hudson, the special education budget, bank bids,
Courtesy Dick Clark ProductionsAt the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night in Las Vegas, Florida Georgia Line won the award for Top Country Song for “H.O.L.Y.” and also performed with John Legend. Performing with artists outside their genre
ABC/Image Group LA Chris Janson is hoping his new single, “Fix a Drink,” is one you’ll have on repeat this summer. Ironically, the infectious tune came to life during a session where the “Buy Me a Boat” hitmaker
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Garth Brooks will play four shows at the Forum in Los Angeles starting July 21. He and wife Trisha Yearwood will do Friday and Saturday concerts during the last two weekends of July. Gary Allan’s new single,
Readout RecordsEx-Foreigner/King Crimson multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald latest musical project is Honey West, which has just released its debut album, Bad Old World. For McDonald, getting involved in the new band was as easy as crossing the street.
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ Matt Carpenter homered and Adam Wainwright turned in his second successive strong outing to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the San Francisco Giants 8-3 on Sunday. Randal Grichuk drove in four
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. The 16th-ranked Arkansas baseball team earned the No. 4 seed for the 2017 SEC Tournament Saturday afternoon giving it a bye through Tuesdays first-round games, which are single elimination. The Razorbacks will play
