KANSAS CITY, Mo. Marcus Peters is back on the practice field for the Kansas City Chiefs. Whether the star cornerbacks attitude has improved after a series of embarrassing antics earned him a one-game suspension, or whether
FRISCO, Texas (AP) The Cowboys are a win away from breaking even in six games without suspended star running back Ezekiel Elliott. While Dallas has improved in two straight wins following three consecutive losses without last years
The Mountain Home High School boys’ basketball team had another tough loss on the road as they to Centerton on Tuesday. Matt Sharp has the recap. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The Bombers fell to Bentonville West
Nicholas Roos, who has been sentenced to life without parole for killing an elderly Midway couple and burning their house to the ground to cover evidence, has now filed a motion asking Circuit Judge Gordon Webb to
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The National Transportation Safety Board laid partial blame for the 2015 sinking of the El Faro on the ship’s captain, Michael Davidson, the investigative agency announced Tuesday. All 33 crew members, including the captain,
Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The Skirball brush fire that caused residents of Los Angeles’ affluent Bel-Air neighborhood to flee their multimillion-dollar mansions last week was sparked by an illegal cooking fire, the
ABCNews.com(SAN FRANCISCO) — Authorities are investigating the death of a 23-year-old Google employee whose body was found in San Francisco Bay. Last Thursday morning, a man riding his bicycle on the Bay Trail called 911 to report
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — When officers made a routine probation visit to a Tennessee man, they found what they say were five pipe bombs and the materials to make more. The probation officer and an accompanying Marion County
iStock/Thinkstock(ATLANTA) — An Atlanta police officer shot and injured a man who appeared to be armed with a weapon and was attempting to access a middle and high school, officials said. School officials contacted the Atlanta Public
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery is seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted in connection with five separate incidents of burglary, break-ins and thefts, who may be armed. Sheriff Montgomery says the suspect, David Michael
(AP) _ The former head of an education nonprofit says he’s running against Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson in Arkansas next year, marking the first Democrat to announce a bid for the solidly red state’s top office.Jared Henderson
(AP) _ Authorities have identified the man who was fatally shot by a White County deputy over the weekend.The White County Sheriff’s Office says 69-year-old James Newman of Rose Bud died at a hospital following the Saturday
ABC News(NEW YORK) — ’Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith will spend his first Christmas away from his 3-year-old daughter this year, but he was not forgotten from his family’s Christmas card. Smith, a nearly 10-year veteran of the
Principal of Norfork High School Bobby Hulse says all high school basketball games for Norfork versus Salem, regularly scheduled for Tuesday evening, have been canceled. Hulse says the games are canceled due to the unavailability of officials.
Drew Angerer/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson has a message for would-be terrorists: “We’re not afraid.” Johnson spoke with ABC News at the scene of Monday’s terror attack in an underground passageway near
iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — A man was killed on Monday night after he was carjacked and run over by his own vehicle in Los Angeles, police said. The carjacking occurred inside a parking structure in the 600 block
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) Arkansas State University’s athletics department has received about $10 million in donations to renovate Centennial Bank Stadium. The Jonesboro Sun reports that a more than $5 million gift from John W. Allison to the Red
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iStock/Thinkstock(DES MOINES) — An Iowa school bus became engulfed in flames this morning, killing the driver and a student who were on board, according to authorities. The bus began its route about 7 a.m. in the farm
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Twenty-four hours after a homemade explosive was detonated in a New York City subway passageway, New Yorkers are back to their daily routines — including walking through that same tunnel on their way to
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — To get on a plane, passengers have to go through TSA checks, but rail and bus stations have little security presence, leaving travelers more vulnerable. To address the issue without creating long lines and elaborate
iStock/Thinkstock(NEWTOWN, Conn.) — Shannon Watts, a mother of five who became a gun control activist in the wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, thought her advocacy work was going to be over shortly after
iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — The NFL Network has suspended three analysts, including Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk, after an ex-wardrobe stylist for the network filed suit over sexual harassment on Monday. The woman, Jami Cantor, alleges
A Lakeview woman, 80-year-old Irene Srebalus, remained hospitalized Tuesday with charges pending following a fire Monday afternoon. Grover Township Fire Chief Jim Sierzchula says the blaze was originally reported as a brush fire but developed into a
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The explosive device detonated in the New York City subway system Monday morning did not fully shatter but had the ability to impose more injuries, according to a law enforcement source. Authorities called the
ABC News(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) — Kayla Moore, the wife of Alabama Senate GOP candidate Roy Moore, refuted accusations that her husband holds anti-Semitic views and accused the media of slandering him. “The fake news –- they paint him
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The man accused of detonating an explosive in the New York City subway system Monday morning “was not on the FBI’s radar nor was he on the NYPD’s radar,” a top NYPD official told
ABC News(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — A young Tennessee boy whose story gained national attention after his mother posted a heart-wrenching video of him addressing his bullies said he is amazed by all the support he’s received on social
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Unsettled and cold weather is forecast for the Great Lakes and the Northeast through the rest of the week with several rounds of snow. A general 1 to 3 inches of snow fell
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The Winter Jewish holiday known as the Festival of Lights begins at sundown December 12th. Jewish people around the world celebrate this traditional holiday that lasts eight nights. The festival is not a “High
iStock/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) — A man in Texas has been arrested and charged with supporting ISIS, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Kaan Sercan Damlarkaya, an 18-year-old U.S. citizen from Houston, was charged with unlawfully distributing explosives information
iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — As the Claffey family packed up what they could from their home in Carpinteria, California, 5-year-old Mazie Claffey begged to bring along the Christmas tree. “This fire’s really ruining my daughter’s Christmas,” Mazie’s mom,
A one-vehicle accident in Fulton County Monday afternoon has killed 67-year-old Charles White of Ash Flat. According to a report from the Arkansas State Police, White was eastbound on U.S. Highway 62, .3 miles west of Agnos,
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Even as panicked commuters rushed toward them, four officers didn’t hesitate to engage the man accused of detonating an explosive in the New York City subway system this morning, leaping on top of the
(AP) – Faculty members’ concerns over job protection and academic freedom are slowing down the University of Arkansas System’s proposal to change its tenure policy.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the system told its campuses in September about
(AP) – Police in Hot Springs have identified one of the three people killed in what authorities are calling a triple homicide.Hot Springs police said Monday that 40-year-old Paul D. Power of Hot Springs was among the
(AP) – An Arkansas pork processor and wholesaler is expanding its operations through a $2.1 million project that will create 34 new jobs.Morrilton Packing Company announced Monday it is expanding its operations to add additional capacity for
(AP) – Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley says he wants to develop the first statewide program to provide free legal help to military service members.Hawley announced Monday that he plans to form a Military Legal Assistance Team.
(AP) – Missouri’s attorney general is weighing whether to appoint a special investigator to check into use of the secretive Confide app by Gov. Eric Greitens’ staff.The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Monday that Attorney General Josh Hawley
(AP) – Greene County authorities say a 20-year-old woman whose body was found on a rural road last week appears to have died from a drug overdose.The woman, Devin Briley, was discovered last Wednesday west of Springfield.
A Cotter man, 34-year-old Aaron Matthew Tullos, was arrested Saturday on multiple drug related charges after an officer from the Cotter Police Department was dispatched to a residence for a man who had fallen asleep and wasn’t
A traffic stop in Gassville Saturday has led to the arrest of 29-year-old John Everett Shrum of Gassville. Shrum was booked on seven felony and three misdemeanor drug-related charges and released the same day on a $10,000
The Gassville Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. According to Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim, the purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing for re-zoning of property from C-2 to
The Marion County Quorum Court has scheduled its regular December session for Tuesday evening at 6:00. Items on the agenda include an ordinance on transfers for the county building improvement fund, an ordinance on vote centers, two
The Norfork City Council has scheduled its regular December workshop for Tuesday evening at 6:30. Items on the agenda include an ordinance on the mayor’s salary, resolutions on council rules and employee wages, a contract with Yelcot
Construction of an access driveway for the new Stone Bank location in Harrison requires lane closures on U.S. Highway 65, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) officials.The outside eastbound lane of U.S. Highway 65, at Forward
Basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule as the Mountain Home High School boys will be back on the road. The Bombers will be in Centerton as they meet Bentonville West. Mountain Home is currently 2-6 on
The Norfork High School bowling teams split their matches at Driftwood Lanes Monday against Southside Batesville. The Norfork boys were 9-4 winners. Russell Salyer rolled games of 232 and 216 while Dylan Carly shot 193 and 172.
It was mixed results for the Mountain Home junior basketball teams as they took on Greene County Tech Monday evening at different locations. The boy’s teams were at home where they dropped two of three games. The
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Following a dominant performance in a win over No. 14 Minnesota Saturday, freshman forward Daniel Gafford has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week the league office announced Monday morning. The 6-11 big
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Arkansas senior center Frank Ragnow added a pair of All-America honors to his collection Monday, earning second-team status from the Football Writers Association of America and third-team acclaim from The Associated Press. Ragnow, who
NEW ORLEANS The Sugar Bowl announced on Monday an inaugural Hall of Fame class that includes the late University of Arkansas mens athletics director and football coach Frank Broyles as well as Razorback All-American wide receiver
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Vivien Killilea/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — After 14 years in the NBA, forward Matt Barnes is calling it a career. The 37-year-old, who had not played this season, made the announcement on his Instagram Monday. “Had a cool
Threat of an eviction apparently led to an early morning shooting last Tuesday leaving one man dead from 22 gunshot wounds and 59-year-old Robert Dean Penny charged with first degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault and
Stephanie Keith/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The family of the man accused of detonating an explosive in the New York City subway system Monday morning said they are “heartbroken” by the allegations. The explosion occurred in an underground
Smoke from the two fires seen from Boxley Valley (Photo: Ponca VFD) Nighttime fire near Boxley Valley. (Photo: Buffalo Outdoor Center) Firemen from at least nine departments responded to a series of brush fires across Baxter County
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon is preparing to allow transgender individuals to enlist in the U.S. military beginning Jan. 1 in compliance with a federal court ruling from two weeks ago. On Monday, the court denied an emergency
The Northeast Public Water Authority’s annual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at 2:00. Three members will be elected to the board of directors, and other business and annual reports will be presented. The meeting will be
The Briarcliff City Council scheduled its regular December session for Tuesday afternoon at 3:00. The meeting will be held at the Briarcliff Clubhouse. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
(AP) _ An Arkansas man will stand trial in a capital murder case after being accused of beating another man to death with an ax handle.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that 36-year-old Randall Jordan is scheduled for trial
(AP) _ An Arkansas-born journalist and author who covered one of the key events of the civil rights era has died.Roy Reed died Sunday night at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, according to his wife, Norma
Drew Angerer/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Surveillance video caught the dramatic moment an explosive device was detonated in the New York City subway system during Monday morning’s rush hour, sending panicked commuters scrambling to evacuate. The video shows
Courtesy Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (NEW YORK) — A high school soccer coach who allegedly ran away with a 17-year-old girl is being extradited to Florida, an official told ABC News Monday. Rian Rodriguez, 27, had been
Monday night’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Pyatt City Council has been changed to Monday, December 18th. According to City Treasurer Kim Sullivan, the meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Summit man, 44-year-old James Garvin Ply, was arrested Sunday and charged with two felony counts of residential burglary. According to Marion County Sheriff Clinton Evans, a search warrant was executed at Ply’s residence. He also faces
(AP) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Arkansas farmers received $466 million in federal “safety net” payments this year for their crop losses in 2016, the third highest in the nation.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that this
(AP) – The director of Arkansas’ prison system says a series of violent altercations at the state’s maximum security prisons were due to correctional officers who failed to follow policy.State prisons director Wendy Kelley told the Arkansas
(AP) – A man is in custody after allegedly barricading himself inside his home in Pine Bluff and firing a gun at police.Investigators in Pine Bluff say officers responded to reports of a suspicious person with a
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A suspect is in custody today after allegedly detonating a small explosive device in an “attempted terrorist attack” in the New York City subway system, sending commuters scrambling to evacuate a major transit hub
(AP) – After more than 20 years of providing resources and activities for home schooling, a southwest Missouri group is closing its doors.The Southwest Home Education Ministry says it is closing because of changes in the home
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The suspect in custody after what New York City officials called an “attempted terrorist attack” near Times Square this morning has made statements indicating he supports ISIS, according to a source. Akayed Ullah, 27,
(AP) – Students at Missouri State University will soon be able to work off campus parking tickets with community service.The Springfield News-Leader reports that the Bear With Me program will start in January and forgive up to
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has rappelled into a bull-riding event, crawled through dirt in a SWAT obstacle course and entered a burning building with firefighters during his first few months in office.The 43-year-old Republican revels
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Christina Bethea was on her way to her security guard job in Midtown Manhattan early Monday morning. But she never made it to work. The 29-year-old had arrived at the massive Port Authority terminal
The combination of high winds, high temperatures and low relative humidity across the Twin Lakes Area means any type of fire could be hazardous. With burn bans in effect for the entire listening area, the National Weather
Clarkridge and Mountain Home will be recognized as recipients of the Arkansas Volunteer Communities of the Year award during the Arkansas Municipal League’s Winter Conference in early January. The two Baxter County communities are among 12 selected
The city of Cotter is inviting the public to its seventh-annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this weekend at the Cotter Volunteer Fire Department on Harding Boulevard. The lighting will be Saturday evening at 6:00 with the doors
The Christmas season began earlier this month with the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, and the Chamber has announced its winning floats. Ashley Havens State Farm was the winner of the commercial division. Small Engine
A pair of checks were presented during the Lakeview Community Club’s Christmas dinner earlier this month. Club President Mary Ann Kanturek gave the checks to Lakeview Mayor Dennis Behling and Grover Township Fire Chief Jim Sierzchula in
The Yellville-Summit School Board has scheduled its regular December session for Monday evening at 5:00. Items on the agenda include the facility master plan, an executive session for personnel matters and a period for board members to
The Salesville City Council’s regular December session is scheduled for Monday evening at 7:00. Items on the agenda include the budget for 2018, open bids for community center improvements and the 2015-2016 audit. The meeting will be
The Marion County Fair and Livestock Show Board will meet in its regular December session Monday evening at 7:00. The meeting will be held in the community building at the fairgrounds in Summit. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
iStock/Thinkstock(NEWTOWN, Conn.) — Five years after a mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school horrified the nation, some family members of victims reflected on how their lives have changed since the tragedy, as they work together to
Buffalo National River Superintendent Kevin Cheri, is being recognized for exceptional leadership in the National Park Service and will be presented with the Regional Directors Award for Outstanding Service. Throughout his 43 years of service, Cheri has
ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — The Thomas fire, the worst of five wildfires currently burning in California, grew by more than 50,000 acres on Sunday, making it the fifth-largest wildfire in the state’s history, fire officials said. Fueled
Post season awards for high school football in Arkansas have been released and several members of the Mountain Home Bombers have been honored. Two Bombers were named All-State. Quarterback Isaac McKay and fullback Junior Williams are both
Several local basketball teams will be in action Monday. On the high school level, Bakersfield’s girls host Thayer, the Melbourne boys travel to Walnut Ridge, St. Joe entertains Mount Judea, and Lead Hill is home against Eureka
The Mountain Home High School bowling team will be on the road as they meet Jonesboro. Action begins at 3:45 at Hijinx. Elsewhere, Norfork hosts Southside Batesville at Driftwood Lanes, and Flippin takes on Izard County at
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — A body found Sunday in a wooded area in a suburb of Washington, D.C., has been identified as that of a 17-year-old boy who went missing a day earlier, according to police. The body of
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A fresh round of cold and snow headed toward the Midwest and Northeast on Monday. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm watches and warnings for nine states from Indiana to Maine
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Four players in double figures and a great rebounding effort led the University of Arkansas womens basketball team to a 67-41 win over Tulsa in Bud Walton Arena on Sunday. Junior Malica Monk scored
TULSA, Okla. (AP) – Emmanuel Nzekwesi scored 17 points, Javan White added 14, and Oral Roberts rallied to beat Missouri State 73-66 on Sunday to end the Bears’ seven-game win streak and tie the series 8-8. Sam
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kareem Hunt ran for 116 yards and a touchdown, the Chiefs shut down Derek Carr and Raiders offense and Kansas City held on to beat Oakland 26-15 on Sunday to snap a
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) While the Dallas Cowboys are starting to pick up a little momentum, the question is do they have enough time to make the playoffs? Dak Prescott threw three touchdowns and the Cowboys scored
iStock/Thinkstock(MIAMI) — Every member of the Miami Dolphins is now registered to vote. The Dolphins, in conjunction with the Drum Major Institute, announced that every player has filed the necessary paperwork to vote in the 2018 election.
@WildandSassyGal/Twitter(LOS ANGELES) — Communities along Southern California’s coast were still seeing fresh evacuations on Sunday as the seemingly unstoppable Thomas fire, fueled by plentiful brush and shifty Santa Ana winds Several swaths of the city of Carpinteria
iStock/Thinkstock(SPARTANBURG, S.C.) — Convicted serial killer Todd Kohlhepp claimed in a letter he wrote to a South Carolina newspaper that he killed more than the seven people he was convicted of murdering. In a letter to the
Natasha Bates(VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala.) — One Tyrannosaurus rex was so happy to see a rare snowfall last Friday that it couldn’t help but make snow angels and throw snow balls at the neighborhood kids. The woman inside
Photo courtesy of B.A.S.S. MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. Ryan Butler said on Friday that he was sore from casting so many times during that round of the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off. And after
Gainesville Police Department(GAINESVILLE, Fla.) — A champion professional wrestler was arrested Saturday night in Gainesville, Florida, for allegedly falsely imprisoning and battering his newlywed wife, who is also a professional wrestler. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) said in
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — So long, snow. After a winter storm dumped the white stuff on parts of the Gulf Coast and Southeast on Friday, the mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England were hit with heavy snow on Saturday.
Win McNamee/Getty Images(NEWTOWN, Conn.) — Five years after 20 children and six educators were killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school that shocked the nation, the community of Newtown, Connecticut, is close to designing a
Mountain Home city treasurer, deputy treasurer resign The issue regarding the domicile of the Mountain Home city treasurer has resurfaced, leading to the resignations of both the city treasurer and deputy treasurer. City Clerk Brian Plumlee says
Mario Tama/Getty Images(SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico) — Puerto Rico’s official death toll from Hurricane Maria — which slammed into the U.S. territory as a Category 4 storm in late September — has risen to 64, the island’s
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Saturday’s games: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONL.A. Clippers 113, Washington 112Miami 101, Brooklyn 89L.A. Lakers 110, Charlotte 99Atlanta 117, Orlando 110Cleveland 105, Philadelphia 98Chicago 104, N.Y. Knicks 102Milwaukee 117, Utah 100San
The Cotter High School girls’ basketball team came up short of a first place trophy Saturday in the Battle of the Border Tournament at Mammoth Spring. The Lady Warriors lost in the finals to the host Lady
Despite the cold weather, the Living Windows and Lighted Christmas Parade drew a large crowd to Calico Rock’s Historic Main Street. The Calico Rock Museum and Visitor Center reports over 700 people attended Saturday’s festivities. Sozo Graphics
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Arkansas state auditors say a former mayor of Searcy received nearly double the amount of retirement benefits to which she was entitled. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported Belinda LaForce received $281,000 in benefits over a
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) One of the world’s largest meat producers has increased its investment in a company that makes meatless meat. Tyson Foods had previously had a 5 percent stake in the protein producer Beyond Meat, and said
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Jaylen Barford scored 22 points and freshman Daniel Gafford added 16 on 8-of-8 shooting to help Arkansas continue its hot start at home with a 95-79 win over No. 14 Minnesota on Saturday night. The
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Jordan Geist, a role player known most for his scrappy style, scored 28 points Saturday night to help Missouri beat Green Bay 100-77. Geist, a reserve guard who entered the game averaging 5.2 points, turned
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Missouri coach Barry Odom has been given a two-year contract extension through the 2022-23 season. Odom’s salary will remain at $2.35 million annually for the additional two years, though he was also given a ticket-based
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) Grantham Gillard had a career-high 23 points and Ty Cockfield added 15 as Arkansas State took control late in the first half and rolled to a 90-76 win over Division II Henderson State to halt
COMMERCE, Texas An incredible run that began with three straight losses followed by an improbable 11-game winning streak came to end Saturday with a 31-17 loss to No. 8 Texas A&M-Commerce in the semifinals of the
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) A Hot Springs man accused of killing three friends after becoming agitated with them during an argument has pleaded not guilty to three counts of capital murder. The Sentinel Record newspaper reported that Nicholas
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) The first-degree murder trial of a 28-year-old Wisconsin man charged in the stabbing death of his Missouri girlfriend’s mother has been postponed. Nicholas Godejohn, of Big Bend, Wisconsin, had been scheduled to go to trial
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Lawyers seeking to overturn a southeast Missouri man’s conviction in a 2000 killing have finished making their case for their client’s innocence during a special evidentiary hearing. The Southeast Missourian reports that this week’s
A stabbing case against a Gainesville man was dismissed but could be refiled by the Ozark County Prosecutor. According to the Ozark County Times, a preliminary hearing for 28-year-old Kevin Robinson of Gainesville was held November 28th
Two area choirs are scheduled to sing in the rotunda of the State Capitol for the holiday season. The Sounds of the Season Choir Schedule from the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office indicates the Mountain View Mixed
Volunteers from North Central Arkansas are celebrating the collection of over 13,000 gift-filled shoeboxes reminding children around the world they are loved and not forgotten. The Samaritans Purse project, Operation Christmas Child and the North Central Arkansas
Ron Jenkins/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners, has won the Heisman Trophy. Mayfield, 22, received 732 first-place votes and 2,398 points. He picked up the sixth Heisman for Oklahoma. Stanford running back
ABC/Image Group LA(CHICAGO) — Hip-Hop heavyweight Chance the Rapper debuted Friday as Chance the Weatherman on small screens around the Windy City. The 24-year-old Chicago native served as the Friday Forecaster for WGN9’s good cause, 15th annual
Photo courtesy of Harrison Daily Times An allegedly intoxicated motorist hitting a utility pole resulted in an early Saturday morning fire destroying parts of a 68-year-old church in Harrison. According to the Harrison Daily Times, the 17-year-old
The Mountain Home High School girls’ basketball team wrapped up the Fayetteville Bulldog Classic in dominating fashion. The Lady Bombers invoked the mercy rule as they beat up on Springfield Hillcrest 57-18 to finish in seventh place.
Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times (SAN FRANCISCO) — One California family has lost two homes within two months to devastating wildfires across the state. Antonio and Pratima Wong, along with their 19-year-old son, were among thousands
iStock/Thinkstock(PHILADELPHIA) — A fabled, more than 100-year-old football rivalry will play out at Saturday’s Army-Navy game, where another story will also come to the fore. A 20-year-old West Point cadet, Simone Askew, will become the first black
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The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public of a newly-registered sex offender. According to Sheriff John Montgomery, 28-year-old Michael Sean Lee resides at 30 Maxwell Court in Mountain Home. Lee has not been assigned a
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Friday’s games: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONGolden State 102, Detroit 98Indiana 106, Cleveland 102Denver 103, Orlando 89OT Chicago 119, Charlotte 111OT Sacramento 116, New Orleans 109Toronto 116, Memphis 107Milwaukee 109, Dallas
San Francisco Fire Department(SAN FRANCISCO) — A chartered bus overturned Friday night in San Francisco, injuring 29 passengers, four of them seriously, officials said. The accident took place shortly after 8 p.m. on Highway 101 Southbound near
Image Source/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The South was turned into a winter wonderland on Friday when a storm moved through the region, shrouding it in snow. While children may have enjoyed playing in the white stuff, the storm
The Mountain Home High School girls’ basketball team will wrap up the Fayetteville Bulldog Classic on Saturday. The Lady Bombers will compete for seventh place as they meet Springfield Hillcrest. Mountain Home is looking to salvage a
The Mountain Home High School swim teams are spending the weekend on the road. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will compete in an all-day event Saturday at Russellville. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Three area basketball teams were in Batesville Friday for the Mark Martin Automotive/Lyon College High School Tournament. Izard County advanced to the boys’ title game after pulling away to defeat Mountain View 54-34. Justus Cooper led the
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will face a nationally-ranked opponent for the second time this season. The Hogs will go up against No. 14 Minnesota Saturday in Fayetteville. Arkansas is currently 6-2 on the season. The Razorbacks
The Mountain Home City Council adopted a $26.3 million budget in its meeting Thursday evening with all members present. The budget includes $1.4 million of projected revenue from the voter approved 3/8 percent public safety sales and
Missouri looks to continue its current home stand on a winning note. The Tigers are set to welcome Green Bay to Columbia on Saturday. Mizzou is 7-2 on the season. The Tigers picked up a 19-point victory
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) Alize Johnson tallied 17 points and 12 rebounds and Jarred Dixon scored 17 as Missouri State rolled to an 88-75 victory over Hampton on Friday night. J.T. Miller added 11 points and Jarrid Rhodes scored
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Cierra Porter and Sophie Cunningham posted double-doubles and No. 17 Missouri made 9 of 10 free throws in the final 63 seconds to hold off Saint Louis 70-58 on Friday night. Porter hit 11 of
NEW YORK (AP) Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters has been fined $24,309 by the NFL for throwing a penalty flag into the stands against the New York Jets. Peters was also suspended one game by Chiefs coach
A second person has entered a guilty plea in a case that led to a six-year prison sentence for former Izard County Judge David Sherrell in November. At the conclusion of a lengthy investigation, in addition to
Pinkston sixth and seventh grade students attended a presentation Wednesday called Keepin’ it Real in a Virtual World brought to them by the Mountain Home Junior Auxiliary. The presentation is the Junior Auxiliary’s National Focus Project for
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Arkansas has resumed issuing birth certificates after the governor ordered the Health Department to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling and list the spouse of the woman who gives birth as a parent,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) The Arkansas State Medical Board has approved draft regulations aimed at reducing opioid abuse. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the board unanimously voted in favor of the regulations Thursday. The requirements are based on
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) An audit has found that the Missouri Department of Social Services mistakenly paid more than $19 million to child care facilities to subsidize low-income families and should refund the federal government. The Columbia Missourian
The Mountain Home High School girls’ basketball team suffered its second-straight loss in the Fayetteville Bulldog Classic on Friday. The Lady Bombers fell to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, 48-38. The Lady Chieftans controlled the game throughout the first half.
A Lakeview woman, 33-year-old Jessica Lynn Shafer, has been arrested on felony drug charges after her vehicle was stopped in the early morning hours Friday. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says a deputy from his office
The Mountain Home Board of Education has been named this year’s recipient of the Second Annual School Board of Excellence in Leadership Award. The award was given by the Arkansas School Boards Association. Two excellence awards
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A Little Rock man, 53-year-old Michael Armijo, has been arrested following an incident in Lakeview last month leading to a felony charge of sexual indecency with a child. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery said Friday the incident
ST. LOUIS (AP) The Cardinals say their pursuit of Miami star Giancarlo Stanton is over because he would not waive his no-trade clause to play for St. Louis. President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak says the Cardinals had
iStock/Thinkstock(WELLSTON, Mo.) — A manhunt is underway for the unknown assailant who shot and killed a Missouri father of 16 while washing his car in Wellston on Sunday. Steven Combs, 41, can be seen on surveillance video
A Henderson man, 64-year-old Larry James Harris, is facing felony charges involving drugs and loaded firearms after an arrest warrant was served at his residence Wednesday. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says officers from his office, Arkansas
ABC News(OMAHA, Neb.) — A breast cancer survivor organized a breast milk donation drive that has so far netted more than 4,000 ounces of breast milk for a woman diagnosed with breast cancer just weeks after giving
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) A southern Missouri woman has pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit Louis Vuitton items to customers throughout the country. Federal prosecutors say 33-year-old Tonya Virtue, of Mountain Grove, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of smuggling
TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) A county sheriff’s office is investigating allegations of an assault of a Texarkana student on a school bus. The Texarkana Gazette reports that the Red River County Sheriff’s Office has assigned the case to an
iStock/Thinkstock(TRYON, N.C.) — Meet Sqweeks, the newest member of the police department in Tryon, North Carolina. When the stray kitten wandered up to the dispatch center, an officer took her inside and away from the cold. “I
iStock/Thinkstock(LANGLEY, Va.) — After four months of arduous training, three K9s graduated from the CIA Fall 2017 “Puppy Class” this week. Nicole, Indigo, and Freya passed the two required certification tests from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
ABC News(AZTEC, N.M)– A 74-year-old substitute teacher and a custodian jumped into action and helped save lives during a shooting at a New Mexico high school Thursday that killed two students, authorities said today. Substitute teacher Kathleen
Area children are invited to have cocoa and cookies with Santa Claus at the Yellville Area Chamber of Commerce Saturday morning from 9:00 until 11:00. Christmas stories will be told and pictures can be taken with Santa
iStock/Thinkstock(SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine) — Lucky customers unknowingly picked up presents set aside for layaway that had already been paid off by one anonymous couple. A husband and wife walked into Toys “R” Us in South Portland, Maine,
iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — As multiple wildfires ravage Southern California this week, experts are pointing toward a dangerous combination of last winter’s rain, this year’s dry and hot conditions and the Santa Ana winds as a cause. At
A Henderson man, 38-year-old Nathan Garrison, has been arrested after he was found in possession of items recently reported stolen by his neighbor. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says on November 20th deputies took a report of
iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — Six major wildfires have scorched over 141,000 acres across Southern California this week, forcing more than 212,000 residents from their homes. Nearly 8,700 firefighters on Friday were still battling the flames, which have spread
iStock/Thinkstock(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) — Deborah Marion, the mother of murdered Memphis-born NBA player Lorenzen Wright, confronted Wright’s alleged killer with one chilling question during his first court appearance on Thursday — “How could you have murdered my son?”
iStock/Thinkstock(PEMBROKE PINES, Fla.) — A 16-year-old from Florida turned himself in to police on Thursday after he was caught on surveillance video stealing an assault rife and bulletproof vest from a police car. ABC affiliate WPLG says
iStock/Thinkstock(DETROIT) — Michigan State Police said three highway shootings early Thursday morning in Detroit might have been the work of the same person. The first call came in before 3 a.m. when officers responded to a shooting
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The Northeast is about to taste its first snowfall of the season this weekend. A storm system is developing in the Gulf Coast on Friday morning, and is expected to track northeast into Georgia
Image Source/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) — Accumulations may have amounted to only a dusting to an inch, but Texas celebrated a rare snowstorm on Thursday with super-sized enthusiasm. Many major cities saw snow on Thursday, including San Antonio, Austin and
Indiana State Police(INDIANAPOLIS) — On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer and Vixen, on Comet, on Cupid, on Donner and … 2014 Dodge cargo van? One Indiana state trooper got a Christmas surprise Thursday morning when he pulled
iStock/Thinkstock(VENTURA COUNTY, Calif) — The fire department chief in California’s Ventura County told ABC News Thursday that he expected the number of structures destroyed by fires — at least 150 — to increase as assessment teams continued
(AP) – A western Arkansas sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being shot in the elbow by a man near Waldron.Scott County Sheriff Randy Shores says Deputy Stacy Wieburg was treated and later released at a hospital. Shores
(AP) – Authorities are searching for a man accused of attempting to abduct a girl in Jefferson City.Police said in a news release that the girl was able to escape the abduction attempt Tuesday morning and get
(AP) – A man once charged with first-degree murder in a drug trafficker’s ambush killing in southwest Missouri has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.The Springfield News-Leader reports that 18-year-old Joshua Applegate, of Fordland, was sentenced to
(AP) – Several senior members of Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens’ office have accounts with a secretive app that erases messages after they’re read.The Kansas City Star reports that it determined the governor and some of his staff
A Mountain Home resident, 36-year-old Joshua Aaron Long, who pled guilty in a negotiated plea in Baxter County Circuit Court in late November to charges associated with burglarizing a Gassville Home, now faces charges in a similar
Photo: Ozark County Times A traffic stop in Ozark County has led to the arrest of a Baxter County man, 25-year-old Jordan Haden of Mountain Home, wanted on charges of rape and assault of a law enforcement
Maintenance work by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on State Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam will require lane closures Monday and Tuesday, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation officials. KTLO, Classic Hits 101.7 and The
A Marion County man, 25-year-old Casey Michael Allen of Summit, is facing four felony drug charges following a report to Marion County law enforcement of a suspicious male. According to the probable cause affidavit filed Thursday morning,
A Stone County man, 42-year-old Timothy Cullipher of Mountain View, has been charged with the felony offense of sexual indecency with a minor. Stone County Sheriff Lance Bonds says Cullipher was interviewed November 28th by investigators from
A Fulton County man, 27-year-old Timothy Mero of Mammoth Spring, has been arrested in connection with a series of thefts following an incident in which he allegedly locked a woman and her two small children inside an
Kindness, Inc. of Mountain Home will again be offering gift wrapping services to the community from Saturday through Saturday, December 23rd. Kindness, Inc. Executive Director Debbie Wamock says Kindness volunteers will be wrapping packages at Sleep Mart
Local authors with published works for sale are invited to register to be featured at the upcoming Area Author Book Sale and Signing event at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. The event will be
iStock/Thinkstock( NEW YORK ) — Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events: —— NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final L.A. Lakers 107 Philadelphia 104 Final Washington 109 Phoenix 99 Final Brooklyn 100 Oklahoma City 95 Final Houston 112 Utah 101 —— NATIONAL
In high school basketball Thursday night, the Battle of the Border Tournament continued at Mammoth Spring. In girl’s action, Cotter beat Salem 44-30. Alexa Wooten led the Lady Warriors with 18 points and Sam Sanchez added 10.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ Chad Morris has plenty of work to do in order to return Arkansas to national relevance following a 4-8 season. The new Razorbacks coach is already at work. He also says he wants
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. Freezing temperatures made catching bass extremely difficult Thursday during the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship. But brothers Brett and Beau Govreau of St. Louis, Mo., stayed hot on the second and final
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) South Alabama has hired Central Arkansas coach Steve Campbell to lead its football program. Athletic director Joel Erdmann announced the hire Thursday. Campbell replaces Joey Jones, who had been the program’s only coach
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. University of Arkansas graduate student Devin Cosper had 16 points and seven rebounds in the second half leading the Razorback womens basketball team to a come-from-behind win over Charlotte in Bud Walton Arena on
The Mountain Home High School wrestling team was able to get a home victory Thursday as they topped Russellville 37-34. Damon Morgavan, Jasper Eola, Seth Morgavan, Read Parker, Logan Hart, Riley Peters and Owen Kraft all picked
Thursday was a tough day for the Mountain Home High School basketball teams as both were in tournament action. Sylvan Hills hit a game-winning three with nearly three seconds left to eliminate the Bomber boys from the
Gilitukha/iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — Firefighters across Southern California are battling six major wildfires, and brutal Santa Ana winds are expected to continue fanning the flames through Thursday. California’s Department of Forest and Fire Protection tweeted Thursday afternoon that
Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images(SEATTLE) — Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon has been accused of sexual harassment and battery in a lawsuit, ESPN reports, and will take a leave of absence from
Ingram Publishing/Thinkstock(TAMPA, Fla.) — A Florida grand jury has indicted the suspected Tampa serial killing with four counts of premeditated murder with a firearm, according to state prosecutors. The Tampa Police Department previously charged Howard Donaldson III
Photo by Scott Clarke / ESPN Images(SEATTLE) — In a surprising move as baseball’s Hot Stove season heats up, the Seattle Mariners acquired Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon, a source told ESPN Thursday. With Robinson Cano
Photo by Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images(PHILADELPHIA) — After months of waiting, former number three overall draft pick Jahlil Okafor is close to being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN reports. The prospective deal would send Okafor
eccolo74/iStock/Thinkstock(LAS VEGAS) — The family of a California woman who died in the Las Vegas mass shooting is suing the estate of gunman Stephen Paddock for $45 million, court documents show. Thousand Oaks resident Keri Galvan was
The Mruk Family Education Center on Aging is inviting the community to a pair of events to celebrate the holidays. A Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long is scheduled for Friday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 in the Lagerborg Dining
ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — As multiple wildfires sweep through the Los Angeles area, both people and pets have been put in dangerous situations. The Los Angeles Police Department posted a sweet message accompanying a photo of one
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Moussa81/iStock/Thinkstock(CLEVELAND) — The Cleveland Browns fired executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown on Thursday, after two largely unsuccessful seasons in charge of the team’s personnel department. In a statement that also announced head coach Hue
(AP) _ Transportation officials in Arkansas are considering an $8.4 billion funding plan for highway and bridge maintenance.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the Arkansas Highway Commission met Wednesday to look at a potential new funding program for
(AP) _ An eastern Arkansas woman has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison after being convicted in a scheme to steal millions of dollars from a federal program meant to feed underprivileged children.Jacqueline Mills
Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(PITTSBURGH) — After suffering a scary spine injury in his team’s Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier underwent a spinal stabilization surgery, the team announced.
ABCNews.com(HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla.) — A Florida judge has ordered the parents of a suspected serial killer to appear in court next month to explain why they shouldn’t be penalized for refusing to speak to investigators. In a
iStock/Thinkstock(ALBUQUERUE, N.M.) — Two students were killed at a New Mexico high school Thursday morning, according to the New Mexico State Police. The suspected shooter is also dead, the state police wrote on Twitter Thursday. The shooting
iStock/Thinkstock(EL PASO, Texas) — For three weeks, the FBI has been chasing down tips and leads, trying to figure out what left one Border Patrol agent dead and another seriously injured along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas.
iStock/Thinkstock(CHARLESTON, S. C.) — Former South Carolina police officer Michael Slager has been sentenced to 19 to 24 years in prison for the deadly shooting of unarmed black man Walter Scott. U.S. District Judge David Norton ruled
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. Some bass tournament anglers like to run and gun, and others like to methodically work a spot looking for the right bites. David and Sean Mulkey of the Joe Bass team trail in
iStock/Thinkstock(JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ky.) — Three school buses in Kentucky were involved in a crash on Dixie Highway in Jefferson County Thursday morning, injuring 41 middle and high students, a Jefferson County Public Schools official said. All of
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A very chilly air mass is in place for most of the country Thursday, even all the way to the Deep South. Wind chills are dipping into the single digits in the Midwest
Twitter/@JRHDZV(CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) — First lady Melania Trump and second lady Karen Pence — along with their motorcade — needed their fast food fix Wednesday while in Corpus Christi, Texas, so they made a pit stop at
(AP) – An Arkansas nonprofit organization is creating a program to award scholarships for 12 adults to attend classes on computer coding. ARCodeKids announced Wednesday it was creating the program to award $6,000 scholarships for the adults
Pasco County Sheriff’s Office(PASCO COUNTY, Fla.) — Two police helicopter pilots in Pasco County, Florida landed in a community center parking lot and chased down a suspect this week after he allegedly aimed a red laser at
(AP) – Little Rock police say two young children and their 24-year-old mother were killed in their home and their father has been arrested on unrelated charges.Police said Wednesday that officers responding to a reported suicide found
(AP) – Arkansas police say an argument over stolen property agitated a Hot Springs man to the point that he killed three friends before asking another to help him dispose of the bodies.An affidavit filed Wednesday said
KTRK(HOUSTON) — Two Texas residents took road rage to a new level when a minor fender bender turned into a pistol-wielding showdown that left an innocent bystander and one of the shooters injured. On Wednesday around 2:45
Darrey Lynn Hart of rural Mountain Home, who is charged with a number of felonies, including criminal attempt to commit murder and first-degree domestic battery, appeared before Judge Jason Duffey on Tuesday for a Rule 8.1 hearing.
(AP) – Three workers performing maintenance duties at a chemical plant in southeastern Arkansas were injured when a decomposing product exploded.The Helena Daily World reported the explosion occurred Wednesday morning at United Initiators, which makes peroxide. The
(AP) – Arkansas’ attorney general is asking the state’s highest court to lift a judge’s order that the state go into mediation with three same-sex couples over how to change a birth certificate law that the U.S.
(AP) – A temporary jail in southwest Missouri has finished construction but sits empty due to a staff shortage.The Springfield News-Leader reports that a series of semi-trailers have been outfitted with sleeping bunks and other features to
ABC News(VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.) — Firefighters across Southern California are dealing with four major fires, and no help from brutal Santa Ana winds expected to continue fanning the flames into Thursday. The weather is not cooperating with
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has appointed three new members with ties to Missouri agriculture to a board that oversees water pollution.The governor announced the appointments Wednesday. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that farm friendly members
(AP) – Missouri’s recently ousted education commissioner, Margie Vandeven, says Gov. Eric Greitens never met with her to discuss his expectations of her or his goals for education.Vandeven said she wasn’t surprised when the state Board of
The issue regarding the domicile of the Mountain Home city treasurer has resurfaced, leading to the resignations of both the city treasurer and deputy treasurer. City Clerk Brian Plumlee says Mountain Home City Treasurer Deborah Cotter and
The Mountain Home City Council is expected to consider adoption of the 2018 budget, as well as six new items of business, when it meets in regular session Thursday evening at 6:00. The proposed budget of $26.3
Chris Gladney was sentenced to three years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last week after admitting he violated requirements imposed on him as a registered sex offender. The 57-year-old Gladney was initially
Two enrollment orientation sessions for the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program are scheduled Thursday and Friday in Mountain Home. The Youth Challenge Program offers an alternative to completing high school for at-risk youth. In a visit
Local farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers who wish to renew an expiring pesticide license or receive a first time private pesticide applicator license will have the opportunity to receive the required training Thursday. The training will
The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County will close early Thursday evening at 5:30.Regular Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday
Several local basketball teams in action Thursday including both oe Mountain Home’s high school teams in tournament play. The Bomber boys will play their second game in the Cyclone Classic at Russellville. Mountain Home will meet Sylvan
The Mountain Home High School wrestling team returns to the Hangar Thursday as they welcome Russellville to the Twin Lakes Area. Action begins at 6:00. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
In high school basketball Wednesday night, the Battle of the Border or BOB Tournament continued at Mammoth Spring High School. In boy’s action, Cotter defeated Koshkonong 64-45 and Calico Rock out scored Mountain View-Liberty 75-62. On the
Its official. Chad Morris was named the 33rd head football coach in University of Arkansas history Wednesday. Here are five things you should know about the Hogs new head man. 1. Background Born on December 4,
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs have suspended Marcus Peters for Sunday’s game against Oakland after the volatile young cornerback’s embarrassing tantrum during a last-minute loss to the Jets last weekend. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONOrlando 110, Atlanta 106 (OT)Cleveland 101, Sacramento 95Indiana 98, Chicago 96Boston 97, Dallas 90N-Y Knicks 99, Memphis 88Milwaukee 104, Detroit 100New Orleans 123, Denver
The Mountain Home High School boys’ basketball team began the Cyclone Classic on a rough note Wednesday in Russellville. The Bombers suffered their second consecutive loss to Van Buren by a final of 52-44. The two teams
Denes Farkas/iStock/Thinkstock(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Mecklenburg County, North Carolina will not pay “ransomware criminals $23,000 to unlock many of the county’s applications that have been frozen since Monday,” county officials said in a release Wednesday afternoon. “I am
US Air Force(WASHINGTON) — The Secretary of the Air Force appeared before Congress Wednesday amid continued concerns that U.S. military services are not adequately reporting service members’ criminal records to law enforcement. The issue started a national
3drenderings/iStock/Thinkstock(TAMPA, Fla.) — The father of the suspected Tampa serial killer is refusing to speak to investigators, court documents show. A judge is scheduled to rule on whether Howell Donaldson, Jr. should be held in contempt for
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Several Christmas events will be held this week in Calico Rock including visits from Santa Claus. Activities will begin Thursday afternoon at First National Bank of Izard County. Santa will make a grand appearance and bring some
A former NFL player was in Mountain Home Wednesday for a couple of speaking engagements about diabetes, a disease he has lived with for the last 14 years. Kendall Simmons spent six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Gilitukha/iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — As firefighters combat four large wildfires in Southern California that have burned more than 83,000 acres, horses are among those fleeing the smoke and flames. “It’s craziness,” one horse owner told ABC-owned station KABC
Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — The National Football League’s compensation committee has approved a new contract for Commissioner Roger Goodell, a source told ESPN on Wednesday. An extension for the powerful commissioner had
(AP) _ More than a dozen Arkansas residents are headed to Washington, D.C., to join thousands from across the country at a rally in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the group
(AP) _ Police say three people found dead inside a home in Hot Springs were slain and a suspect is in custody.Cpl. Kirk Zaner says the suspect was arrested shortly before 7 a.m. Wednesday and is being
MarcBruxelle/iStock/Thinkstock(DAVENPORT, Fla.) — A Florida mayor has been arrested for allegedly using the handicap placard of a woman who died in 2012, authorities said. Davenport mayor Teresa Darlene Bradley, who is known professionally as Darlene Bradley, was
Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Six California women filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against movie producer Harvey Weinstein, saying his alleged attempts to head off “unwanted sexual conduct” accusations amounted to racketeering. The alleged activity
Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford will step away from the team for an undetermined period of time to “address his health,” the team said Wednesday. In a
A Baxter County woman, 58-year-old Cynthia Sakian of Cotter, has been charged with misdemeanor first degree assault following the death of her nursing home patient after she allegedly administered the wrong medications to her. According to the
The city of Cotter will host its annual Christmas open house Thursday from 8:30 to 3:00 at Cotter City Hall. The event is open to the citizens of Cotter. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call
ABCNews.com(ORLANDO) — A Florida police officer who was hailed a hero for swiftly rescuing a victim in the Pulse nightclub shooting last year will be dismissed from the force at the end of the month. Omar Delgado
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Arkansas has hired SMU’s Chad Morris to become the school’s new football coach. The 49-year-old Morris agrees to a six-year contract and
Slaven Vlasic/Stringer/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Colin Kaepernick accepted Sports Illustrated‘s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Tuesday night in New York City promising to work for the people “with or without the NFL’s platform.” Beyonce was brought on stage
TIME(NEW YORK) — TIME magazine’s “Person of the Year” this year isn’t a single individual at all. It’s thousands of people. “The Silence Breakers” is what TIME is dubbing the women and men who are speaking out
Ingram Publishing/Thinkstock(SAN FRANCISCO) — A federal grand jury issued an indictment on Tuesday against Jose Inez Garcia Zarate, the undocumented immigrant who was acquitted on state charges of murder and manslaughter last week in the shooting of
ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — The weather in Southern California continues to wreak havoc on fire officials trying to stymie the growing flames. On Tuesday, winds gusted to 80 mph in parts of Southern California, producing a major
John Moore/Getty Images(SAN DIEGO) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began physically testing the southwest border wall prototypes this week, according to a spokesperson for the department. The start of the official testing period was Nov.
(AP) – A former Saline County prosecuting attorney will become a Saline County Circuit Court judge.The Saline Courier reports that Gov. Asa Hutchinson has chosen Barbara Womack Webb to succeed current Judge Bobby McCallister. McCallister has been
(AP) – Little Rock police say three people, including children ages 4 and 5, have been found dead in an apartment.Police spokesman Officer Steve Moore says investigators were summoned to the apartment Tuesday afternoon and found the
Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket/Getty Images(SALT LAKE CITY) — Environmental groups and five Native American tribes have filed two lawsuits to block the Trump administration’s plan to drastically scale back two national monuments in Utah. President Donald Trump announced
(AP) – A new state audit shows that school administrator’s salaries are growing at a faster rate than teacher’s.The Springfield News-Leader reports that Democratic State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s office analyzed changes in per-pupil spending for both groups
(AP) – Police officers in the St. Louis area are saving fewer people with a heroin antidote, a trend medical experts fear will worsen as heroin users turn to a more potent form of the drug.The St.
(AP) – Monsanto has asked a judge to prevent Arkansas lawmakers from banning the use of a weed killer that farmers in several states have said drifts onto their crops and causes widespread damage.The Missouri-based agribusiness asked
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONToronto 126, Phoenix 113Oklahoma City 100, Utah 94Washington 106, Portland 92 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUENew Jersey 4, Columbus 1Tampa Bay 6, N.Y. Islanders 2N.Y. Rangers
Despite reservations expressed by multiple justices and Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize, the quorum court gave its unanimous approval Tuesday night to a $15 million budget for 2018. Karen Hopper has the story. Listen: right-click to download
James Caple of Mountain Home was found guilty of weapons-related charges, including being a felon in possession of a firearm, and being a habitual offender, and was given 11 years in prison on Tuesday. Caple appeared before
Carlo Farruggia of Mountain Home was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to a number of drug and traffic-related infractions during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. The 28-year-old Farruggia was
A domestic dispute incident in Marion County in late October turned violent resulting in the female requiring medical attention and the male attempting suicide by ingesting several pills and drinking bleach and other cleaning items. In
Justin Avers of Mountain Home was given four years in prison after officers went to his home along Bellwood Lane to conduct a compliance visit and found items the felon is not allowed to have in his
A Viola woman, 55-year-old Mitzi Jones-Yancey, has been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine and Hydrocodone, and use or possession with the purpose to use drug paraphernalia, all felony offenses. According to
The Mobile Office of Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge will be at North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, located at 225 South Main in Salem, Thursday morning from 10:30 until noon. The Mobile Office staff are available to assist
High school basketball makes up the local Wednesday schedule as Mountain Home’s boys will start another tournament. The Bombers will play their second consecutive game against Van Buren to begin the Cyclone Classic at Russellville. Mountain Home
In high school basketball Tuesday night, in a battle of two of the top girls teams in the area, Norfork was able to hold off Mammoth Spring 67-62. The Lady Panthers improve to 16-0 on the season
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ C.J. Jones matched his career high with 19 points and Arkansas used a furious comeback from an early deficit to rally and stay perfect at home with a 92-66 win over Colorado State
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) _ Fatodd Lewis scored 23 points and grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds as Tennessee-Martin finished strong for just its second victory of the year, a 92-78 win over Arkansas State on Tuesday night. UT-Martin
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) _ Kevin Puryear scored season-high 20 points and Jordan Barnett tied his career high with five 3-pointers and finished with 15 points and eight rebounds as Missouri ran past Miami (Ohio) 71-50 on Tuesday
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office (ATLANTA) — A 75-year-old former Florida cult leader has been arrested in Georgia on charges of abusing and murdering a toddler, and authorities said an unfolding investigation reveals that many more children were
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Arrests of undocumented immigrants rose and apprehensions along the Southwest border were down significantly last year, according to the end-of-year numbers released Tuesday by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). During fiscal year 2017, there
The Friends of the Baxter County Library is inviting the community to their holiday celebration Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library. Attendees are asked to bring a $5 to $10 wrapped gift. Fellowship,
John Grieshop/Getty Images(PITTSBURGH) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier remained hospitalized on Tuesday in Cincinnati, Ohio, after suffering a back injury during an NFL game against the Bengals the night before. In a statement released Tuesday, doctors
An early morning shooting Tuesday has left one man dead and a second is expected to be charged with first degree murder. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says at approximately 8:26, 911 received a call of a
David McNew/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — President Trump’s attorney is seeking to dismiss a defamation lawsuit on Tuesday filed by one of the women who has accused the president of sexual misconduct. Marc Kasowitz, a lawyer for the
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Memphis Tigers Football coach Mike Norvell announced Tuesday he has signed an extension to continue on with the Tigers football team. Norvell was rumored to be a possible candidate for the vacant position of head coach
ST. LOUIS (AP) Right-hander Miles Mikolas is returning from Japan, agreeing to a $15.5 million, two-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old’s agreement was announced Tuesday. He bolsters a Cardinals’ rotation that could lose Lance Lynn,
Marion County jurors do not need to report for duty Thursday and Friday. Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says the next time jurors should report is Monday morning, January 8 at 9:00. WebReadyTM Powered by
(AP) _ State figures show that enrollment in Arkansas’ Medicaid expansion program increased by 2,100 people in October.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the average monthly cost per enrollee fell by nearly $3.70 during the same month. The
(AP) _ A plan to reinstall a Ten Commandments monument outside Arkansas’ Capitol months after it was destroyed has won initial approval from a state panel.A subcommittee of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission on Tuesday approved
A one-vehicle accident in Howell County Sunday evening, one half mile west of West Plains on County Road 4100, has claimed the life of 17-year-old Sean Kelley of Dora. Missouri Highway Patrol Corporal J.C. Howell reports the
KABC-TV(VENTURA, Calif.) — It was 11:00 p.m. when firefighters knocked on the front door of Jim McConica’s Ventura, California, home to warn of an approaching blaze. “They told us to get out so we gathered what we
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) UCF has hired Josh Heupel as the Knights’ next football coach. Heupel, who has been the offensive coordinator at Missouri the past two seasons, is scheduled to be introduced at a news conference
iStock/Thinkstock(MINNEAPOLIS) — Snow and intense wind contributed to over 100 car crashes in Minnesota on Monday and left bitter temperatures in their wake. Eleven inches of snow has fallen in parts of northwestern Minnesota and this morning,
iStock/Thinkstock(ATLANTA) — A child aboard a school bus died early Tuesday morning after the vehicle smashed into a tree in southeast Georgia, authorities said. The unidentified student was one of 22 passengers aboard the bus at around
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery has confirmed a report of a shooting at the area of Old Military Road and Old Arkana Road. The Arkansas State Police and Baxter County Sheriff were on the scene as of
