iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A man with a “machete-type sword” was shot and killed by New York City police early Tuesday morning, the NYPD said. The man, who was not identified, was shot in a third floor Bronx
(AP) – Arkansas children and pregnant women who are covered by a federal health insurance program will continue to be covered until the end of March. But the plan’s future after that is uncertain.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports
(AP) – A southeast Missouri man has been sentenced to nearly 60 years in prison on charges related to the shooting death of a man who had given him a ride.The Southeast Missourian reports that Joseph Wade
(AP) – The Environmental Protection Agency has cleaned a wide area of a Superfund site in Missouri, but the agency says it still has a ways to go.The Joplin Globe reports that the agency’s cleanup contract expires
(AP) – More than a dozen states have filed a lawsuit to block a California law that requires eggs sold in the state to come from hens that have space to stretch in their cages.The lawsuit was
Instagram/@jasonbeee(NEW YORK) — Mild temperatures that covered much of the Midwest and Northeast are out the window Tuesday as cold air and snow have moved into the region. Out west, up to 20 inches of snow fell
ABCNews.com(VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.) — Thousands were forced to flee their homes on Monday as firefighters battled a fast-moving wildfire in Southern California that had charred at least 25,000 acres of land, authorities said. Intensified by strong winds
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONCharlotte 104, Orlando 94Indiana 115, N.Y. Knicks 97Phoenix 115, Philadelphia 101Boston 111, Milwaukee 100Brooklyn 110, Atlanta 90Cleveland 113, Chicago 91Golden State 125, New Orleans
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court takes up oral arguments on Tuesday in a controversial case that could set a precedent for whether businesses are allowed to turn away customers based on religious beliefs. The case is
B.A.S.S. is preparing for another event this week in the Twin Lakes Area. The Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship will be on Lake Norfork Wednesday through Saturday. The tournament registration and briefing will be held Tuesday
Basketball makes up the local Monday schedule. On the high school level, Cotter travels to Salem, Norfork makes the trip to Mammoth Spring, Flippin heads to Brockwell to meet Izard County, Bruno-Pyatt hosts Western Grove, Bakersfield’s girls
In high school basketball Monday night, The Battle of the Border Tournament got underway at Mammoth Spring. In girl’s action, Cotter defeated Gainesville 46-37. Marie Reed led the way with 14 points for the Lady Warriors. The
A proposed $15 million budget will come before the Baxter County Quorum Court when it meets in regular session Tuesday evening. The ordinance proposal is an increase of $779,000 over the current budget. Budget Committee Chairman Gary
Christopher Mann, who was recently caught in the act as he tried to steal fuel from the truck of men who were hunting in the woods, was given three years’ probation during a session of Baxter County
A Gamaliel man, 32-year-old Ryan Heath Hodges, was arrested early Sunday morning by a Baxter County Sheriff’s Deputy on felony drug charges after the vehicle he was driving was pulled over near the Midway Citgo Gas Station.
A Summit man, 23-year-old Kenneth Godat, received a two-year prison sentence after entering a guilty plea in November, in Marion County Circuit Court, to a felony charge of domestic battery involving a then 17-week pregnant woman. According
Mountain Home City officials are scheduled to hold a budget workshop meeting at City Hall on Tuesday evening. The workshop will be held at 5:15. Following Tuesday evening’s budget session, there will be an Administrative Committee meeting.
The owners of the former Dogpatch theme park in Newton County have reached an agreement to lease the property to Heritage USA, which is operated by David Hare. The Arkansas Democrat Gazette reports in a video posted
The Mountain Home High School swim teams traveled to Pocahontas Monday and the boys came home with a first place finish. Florian Oberdoerfer finished second in the 100 freestyle. The Lady Bombers were third. Olivia Norris had
The high school bowling season got started Monday and Mountain Home began the season by splitting their matches with Flippin. The Lady Bombers opened their season with a 13-0 victory. The Lady Bobcats were led by Stephanie
ATLANTA Arkansas senior offensive lineman Frank Ragnow and sophomore linebacker DeJon Harris were named to The Associated Press All-SEC second team released Monday. Its the second straight year Ragnow has earned second-team distinction from the AP,
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Alize Johnson scored 21 points, Reggie Scurry had 13 and Missouri State used a late run to get past North Dakota State 71-58 on Monday night. The Bears (8-2) took the lead for
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — More than 4,000 guns that were transferred into the hands of buyers in 2016 were later referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for retrieval because the purchasers were found to
Acquired by ABC News(CHARLESTON, S.C.) — A several-day sentencing hearing is underway to determine the fate of former North Charleston, South Carolina, police officer Michael Slager, who has pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights offense in
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The veteran FBI agent removed from special counsel Robert Mueller’s team after the discovery of potentially anti-Trump messages also played a key part in former FBI director James Comey’s controversial announcement last year laying out
Baxter County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report for duty on Tuesday. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says the next date for jurors to report is Monday morning, January 8th at 9:00 at
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court signaled Monday that it might allow New Jersey to legalize sports betting, doing away with a federal law that prohibits states from sponsoring, operating, advertising, promoting, licensing or authorizing sports gambling. In
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) Washington State quarterback Luke Falk has topped Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield to win the Burlsworth Award, given annually to the top college football player who began his career as a walk-on. Falk had finished behind
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Arkansas has hired Houston’s Hunter Yurachek as its new athletic director. Yurachek replaces Jeff Long, who was fired on Nov. 15 for
Robert Franklin/ABC News(NOTRE DAME, Ind.) — Hundreds of Notre Dame students, employees and alumni believe Christopher Columbus is no hero and they want 12 prominent murals that were painted in the 19th century and depict what they
(AP) _ A woman who worked for an Arkansas legislator’s construction company says she didn’t know he used her name to obtain nearly $27,000 in state grant money for work on a sports complex.The Times Record reports
The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County will hold a cell phone and tablet question and answer session Tuesday afternoon from 4:00 until 5:00. Attendees are encouraged to bring their tablet or cell phone to get
A traffic stop by a Mountain Home Police Department officer Sunday evening has led to the arrest of 27-year-old Joshua Callaway of Mountain Home in connection with a commercial burglary incident. According to the probable cause affidavit,
The City of Bull Shoals Parks Committee will meet Monday evening at 6:30. The meeting will be held in the council chambers at Bull Shoals City Hall and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Credit: FBI(ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C.) — Earl Kimrey, the man charged with withholding information from North Carolina investigators who were searching for 3-year-old Mariah Woods, appeared before a North Carolina judge on Monday. Mariah was found dead over
The Baxter County Airport Commission will meet in regular session Tuesday morning at 11:00. Items on the meeting’s agenda include a request by Big Air, LLC. to construct a hangar adjacent to the facility. The meeting will
ABCNews.com(SYRACUSE, N.Y.) — A 27-year-old high school soccer coach has waived his extradition to Florida after he and a missing teenage girl were found together in upstate New York. Caitlyn Frisina, 17, was found safe Friday in
Carter’s Jewel Chest In the Town East Centre Mountain Home, AR Monday – Friday 9 to 5:30 Saturday 10 to 4 870-425-7070 www.cartersjewelchest.com Carter’s Jewel Chest is closing their current showroom and everything must go. Come
Twitter/@carlosperea92(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — A commuter train hit a car sitting partially on the tracks in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday afternoon, according to authorities and a video posted online of the incident. West Palm
ABC News(NEW YORK) — An American student who accused an Italian police officer of sexual assault says she recalls thinking “this is going to be the worst moment of my life” during the alleged encounter, but said
(AP) – Federal statistics indicate that significant medication errors are discovered on average in one of every five of the state’s 234 nursing homes.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports federal data indicates that fines were levied in 43 cases
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(AP) – The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission says the highest-scoring bids to become the first legal growers of medical marijuana in the state will be announced Feb. 27.The five-member commission will receive 95 applications for one of
(AP) – The Missouri Highway Patrol says a person has died in a crash in southwestern Missouri.A patrol report says the driver, 50-year-old Ronnie Nelson of Branson, was thrown and killed after the vehicle went off Highway
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Winter-like conditions are expected to wallop the eastern half of the country — from Denver to New York City – as a significant change in the weather pattern takes shape. A major storm is
(AP) – Officials in southwest Missouri hope the results of a tourism study will help them draw more visitors to the Joplin area.The Joplin Globe reports that Design Workshop, of Aspen, Colorado, is conducting the study. Joplin
(AP) – An effort to raise money to improve the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum in the author’s Missouri hometown of Hannibal is off to a strong start.The Hannibal Courier-Post reports that just six weeks into
(AP) – The University of Missouri is setting some lofty goals for increasing enrollment and helping students stay in school and find employment after graduation.A university committee on enrollment recently unveiled five goals that it wants the
A Clarkridge man, 60-year-old William B. Cockrum, was killed Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle wreck on State Highway 5, north of County Road 791 and north of Three Brothers Church. According to a report from the Arkansas
Arkansas native, and Business Development leader at Johnson Controls, Alex Ray is vying for Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands in the upcoming 2018 Republican Primary. Incumbent John Thurston is the current Commissioner and has reached his term
Darin Decaro of Mountain Home, who was charged with operating a marijuana grow operation and being a felon in possession of a firearm, admitted to the charges against him and was given six years’ probation during a
Since the passage of Arkansas Amendment 75, the 1/8 cent conservation sales tax to take care of and maintain projects within the state park system, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission says they make it a priority
Several people were given prison sentences during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Zachary Guiltner of Mountain Home was given eight years in the Department of Correction after pleading guilty to selling methamphetamine to a
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home will present its annual “Sleigh Bells at The Sheid” event Monday from 3:30 to 7:00 at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. Admission is free and Santa Claus will be there to meet
The Yellville City Council will meet in regular session Monday evening at 6:00. One item of business is listed under new business on the agenda, consideration of a resolution for the 2018 budget. The council will meet
The Gassville City Council has scheduled a budget work session for Monday evening at 6:30. The meeting will be held in the Gassville Community Center on South School Street. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Basketball, swimming and bowling make up the local Monday schedule. The Mountain Home High School bowling teams are set to begin another season Monday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be at there home facility as they
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A person familiar with the situation says Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has agreed to a new seven-year deal to remain at the school. The person spoke of the deal on condition of anonymity
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Josh McCown scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak with 2:15 left, and the New York Jets bounced back from a brutal start to hold on for a wild and wacky 38-31 win
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores from yesterday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONOrlando 105, N.Y. Knicks 100Oklahoma City 90, San Antonio 87Golden State 123, Miami 95Minnesota 112, L.A. Clippers 106Houston 118, L.A. Lakers 95 NATIONAL HOCKEY
Courtesy Frisina family(NEW YORK) — The parents of the Florida teen who was missing a week before she was found in New York State with an assistant coach from her high school soccer team sought clues from
Arkansas State is advancing to the postseason for the seventh consecutive year as they will play in the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. The Red Wolves will be matched up with former Sun Belt Conference foe Middle
iStock/Thinkstock(PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.) — The FBI, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and other agencies are joining in the search for a 4-year-old Florida girl with autism who walked out of her home Saturday night and
Missouri is going to the postseason for the first time in three years after being selected for the Texas Bowl. The Tigers will play in Houston December 27th at 8 p.m. as they meet Texas. After starting
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Saturday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONBoston 116, Phoenix 111Dallas 108, L.A. Clippers 82Atlanta 114, Brooklyn 102Cleveland 116, Memphis 111Philadelphia 108, Detroit 103Milwaukee 109, Sacramento 104Denver 115, L.A. Lakers 100New Orleans
Hiroyuki Ito/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Metropolitan Opera in New York City is launching an investigation into conductor James Levine, based on a 2016 police report filed in Illinois by a man who alleges he was molested
WABC-TV(NEW YORK) — The children of a New York City police officer who was killed in July while on duty have received an early Christmas gift that doesn’t quite fit in a stocking: a fully furnished, mortgage-free,
Photodisc/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Parts of the western U.S. are turning into a winter wonderland. A storm system is currently bringing some rain and heavy snow to parts of the Cascades mountain range and the northern Rockies. The
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) _ Freshman Christian Lupoli and Trevor Knight each threw a touchdown pass and New Hampshire forced four turnovers to help upset fourth-seeded Central Arkansas 21-15 on Saturday. Jackson Housman gave UNH a 14-7
It was mixed results for the Mountain Home High School teams as they wrapped up tournament play at different locations Saturday. The Lady Bombers won the third place game at the Lady Eagle Invitational at Greene County
The Mountain Home High school wrestling team competed in the Little Rock Central Classic Friday and Saturday and finished sixth out of 16 teams. Searcy won the event with Little Rock Central second. On the varsity side,
Affidavit released regarding Flippin Police Chief’s arrest An affidavit was released Monday afternoon in the case against former Flippin Police Chief Ronald Dustin Smith who was arrested and charged with felony theft Monday. According to the affidavit,
Class 7A State Championship: North Little Rock 44, Bentonville 37 Class 5A State Championship: Pulaski Academy 37, Little Rock McClellan 36 WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. Tristan Parsley had been here before. Last season, he made the game-winning field goal in the playoffs against Sioux Falls. Saturday, Parsley kicked the game-winning field goal from 20 yards out with no
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) _ Brandon Silvers threw two touchdown passes, including the game-winner with 17 seconds left, and Troy beat Arkansas State 32-25 in a wild finish on Saturday night for a share of the Sun Belt
HOUSTON (AP) _ Devin Davis scored a career-high 28 points to lead Houston to a commanding 91-65 win over Arkansas on Saturday night. The Cougars (6-1) built an early 11-0 lead over the Razorbacks (5-2) and never
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Javan White scored 18 points and pulled down 20 rebounds _ career bests in both and his second straight double-double _ as Oral Roberts held off Arkansas-Little Rock 74-66 in double overtime
Ronald Aaron Love, who went on an alcohol-fueled rampage apparently after being told he paid too much for an item he had recently purchased, made a first appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. He entered a
Christopher Croteau of Mountain Home was given four additional years in prison after he pled guilty to charges related to his unsuccessful attempt to outrun police by speeding through a large area both inside and outside the
At a time of heightened security at home and abroad, officials in Marion County have stepped forward with prevention measures for its court facilities. After appropriations of $14,536.39 in grant funding by the quorum court, the county
Local McDonald’s owner, Andi Hilburn-Vaini, visited Nelson-Wilks-Herron on Friday and made a presentation to educator Cristy Neighbors of $500 towards the support of their yoga program. McDonald’s of Mountain Home offers Balanced, Active Lifestyle grants for school
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Alize Johnson had 20 points while grabbing 14 rebounds to lead Missouri State to its fifth straight win, a 73-53 victory over South Dakota State on Saturday night. Reggie Scurry came off
MONETT, Mo. (AP) The Missouri Highway Patrol says a Taney County man has died in a crash in southwestern Missouri. A patrol report says the driver, 50-year-old Ronnie Nelson of Branson, was thrown and killed after the vehicle
LOUISBURG, Mo. (AP) A southwestern Missouri man has been accused of stabbing his boss to death and stealing the man’s checks. The Springfield News-Leader reports that 29-year-old Adam Redding was charged Friday with first-degree murder in the Wednesday
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) Insurance companies have classified Missouri as one of three states deemed “high-risk” for deer collisions. The Joplin Globe reports that the other two states considered high-risk are Arkansas and Kansas, according to State Farm. The
iStock/Thinkstock(RALEIGH, N.C.) — Only minutes into a college basketball game between South Carolina State and North Carolina State, the game clock stopped and so did Tyvoris Soloman’s heart. As medics were attending to an NC State player’s
iStock/Thinkstock(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — No charges will be pressed against inspectors responsible for verifying the safety of a thrill ride at the Ohio State Fair on which a malfunction killed a teenager and injured several others. The Ohio
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue/Facebook(LAS VEGAS) — A homeless man came to the rescue of two small children who were trapped inside a burning apartment in Las Vegas on Friday, authorities said. Anival Angulo, 36, who is
This spring, severe rainstorms dumped so much rain that we saw devastating floods across Arkansas. Now, as we come to the end of autumn, we have just the opposite problem. Arkansas doesnt have enough rain. This has
Carlos Perea(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — A commuter train hit a car sitting partially on the tracks in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday afternoon, according to authorities and a video posted online of the incident. West
Due to technical difficulties at the Citizens Bank Tournament we have joined the game in progress in the 2nd period. 2nd Halftime 3rd 4th Post
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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The weekend is getting off to a wet start for residents of the U.S. Pacific Northwest, so rain gear — and in some higher elevations, snow gear — will be essential for any outdoor
The Christmas season began in Mountain Home on Friday. The annual Myrtle Wood Chamberlain Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held at the Baxter County Courthouse Square featuring a patriotic theme honoring veterans of the United States’ military
iStock/Thinkstock(JACKSONVILLE, N.C.) — A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Mariah Woods, the 3-year-old who went missing from her home in North Carolina last Sunday, officials announced Saturday morning, adding that they
The local Saturday schedule includes the Mountain Home High School basketball teams wrapping up their first tournaments of the season. The Lady Bombers will compete for third place in the Lady Eagle Invitational Tournament at Greene County
Cotter was able to pick up one win as they played three basketball games at Izard County’s Homecoming. The senior girls’ game was the lone victory as the Lady Warriors defeated the Lady Cougars 76-54. Alexa Wooten
(AP) – A National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report says several bird carcasses were found in the wreckage of a medical helicopter that crashed last month in eastern Arkansas, killing all three people aboard.The cause of the
(AP) – A federal judge has canceled next week’s scheduled trial for a former Arkansas state senator accused in a reported kickback scheme.Former Sen. Jon Woods was set to go on trial Monday on 15 counts on
(AP) – A circuit clerk’s office in southern Missouri has found that dogs don’t only eat homework, they eat jury questionnaires too.The Springfield News-Leader reports that the Christian County Circuit Court received a chewed-up jury questionnaire several
(AP) – Now that the Missouri State Board of Education has ousted Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven, critics are accusing Republican Eric Greitens of a power grab.The board voted 5-3 Friday to remove Vandeven, a day after Greitens
Around 15 firefighters from the Midway Volunteer Fire District, Grover Township Fire Department and Bull Shoals Fire Department responded to the scene of a structure fire at Newland’s Float Trips, Lodge and Conference Center, Inc., located at
Class 6A Championship Greenwood 52, Pine Bluff 14 Class 4A Semifinals Arkadelphia 51, Pea Ridge 26 Warren 35, Pulaski Robinson 28, OT Class 3A Semifinals Junction City 44, Osceola 38 Rivercrest 18, McGehee 13 WebReadyTM Powered by
The regular season comes to an end in Jonesboro for Arkansas State with a share of at least the Sun Belt Conference title on the line. The Red Wolves will host Troy Saturday for Senior Night. ASU
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will have its first true road test of the season. The Hogs will take on former Southwest Conference foe Houston on Saturday. Arkansas is currently 5-1 on the season. The Razorbacks beat
ST. LOUIS (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays acquired infielder Aledmys Diaz from the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in exchange for minor league outfielder J.B. Woodman. Diaz was an All-Star as a breakout rookie in 2016 but slumped
David Fox, BRMC VP/Chief Operating Officer; Ron Peterson, BRMC President & CEO; Garrett Spry, District Director of Quality Solutions, Healthgrades; Shannon Nachtigal VP/Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer with the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award; Dr.
Geneva Lynn Liveley of Dora, who was employed at a local nursing home, entered a no contest plea to charges of being in possession of drugs taken from patients at the facility and was given four years’
Double sales tax payments by a company over at least three years led to a sizeable rebate causing both Baxter County and the eight municipalities to hit the pause button with their respective budget planning for 2018.
Sarah Edwards, Physician and Advanced Practice Recruiter, with Marie Thompson, BRMC 2017 APRN of the Year, and Corinne Hiser, 2016 APRN of the Year. Marion County resident Marie Thompson has been named Nurse Practitioner of the Year
Construction has begun on the South School Street widening project in Gassville. The project will resurface a half mile of the street. Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim says residents and business owners are advised to travel the street
Baxter County jurors do not need to report for duty on Monday. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says jurors do need to report Tuesday morning at 9:00 to the court complex at 301 East Sixth
The Mountain Home High School girls’ basketball team went down to the wire Friday in the semifinals of the Lady Eagle Invitational at Greene County Tech High School in Paragould. The Lady Bombers came up just short
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONWashington 109, Detroit 91Golden State 133, Orlando 112Toronto 120, Indiana 115Oklahoma City 111, Minnesota 107Sacramento 107, Chicago 106San Antonio 95, Memphis 79Miami 105, Charlotte
3drenderings/iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — A former National Security Agency employee admitted to illegally taking classified documents from the agency, which were later stolen from his home computer by hackers working for Russian intelligence. According to the Department of Justice,
The Mountain Home High School boys’ basketball team had a rough outing Friday as they competed in the semifinals of the Citizens Bank Tournament at Van Buren. The Bombers lost to Cabot by a final of 54-19.
Pregame 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Halftime 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Postgame
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Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(NASSAU, Bahamas) — Tiger Woods turned back time in the second round of the Hero World Challenge today, shooting a 4-under-par 68 and briefly holding the tournament lead. Playing his second
(Courtesy of Laura Saxton) Kelsie Schelling, who was eight weeks pregnant at the time, was last seen in February 2013.(NEW YORK) — Colorado police have arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the 2013 disappearance of Kelsie
A new business venture was introduced Friday at the Forrest L. Wood Outdoor Sports Gallery in Flippin. A ribbon cutting soon followed at Flippin Industrial Park, with Ranger Boats founders Forrest and Nina Wood participating, as Advanced
A fugitive who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations Top 10 Most Wanted list in October is now in custody, after being captured in Arkansas early Friday morning. Boone County Sheriff Mike Moore says 34-year-old
Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Convicted former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli should forfeit his copy of Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, rumored to be the album’s only copy, as part of $7.4
vladans/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — An arrest warrant has been issued for undocumented immigrant Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, who was acquitted by a San Francisco jury Thursday in the killing of Kate Steinle, the woman whose shooting death on
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ A former Arkansas judge has asked the high court to reconsider his request to appeal his federal bribery conviction. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that 56-year-old Michael Maggio began serving a 10-year prison
(Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office) Howell Emanuel Donaldson III is pictured in an arrest photo distributed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Donaldson is facing four counts of premeditated murder for a series killings in Tampa, Florida.(TAMPA, Fla.)
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The “very senior” member of President Donald Trump’s transition team who directed former national security adviser Michael Flynn to reach out to Russia in an attempt to delay or defeat a
Photo by Thomas Graning / ESPN Images(OXFORD, Miss.) — The NCAA laid down harsh penalties against the University of Mississippi on Friday, including scholarship reductions and a postseason ban, as part of the investigation into a series
Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Florida State head football coach Jimbo Fisher is resigning his position and taking the same job at Texas A&M, Florida State University announced Friday. Fisher, 52, has coached
iStock/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) — When a tired 2-year-old got the chance to sit on Santa’s lap, she asked him for the one gift everyone needs during the holidays. Allen Bartell and his wife, Leslie Roznovsky, took their two daughters
Christopher Furlong/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Even before her acting career, fame and engagement to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle was always interested in helping her community and serving others, her former school teachers told ABC News. Growing up,
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police(LAS VEGAS) — Las Vegas police Thursday released surveillance video of an unknown man fleeing the Bellagio after he committed an armed robbery there earlier this week. Police say the suspect — wearing a
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office(NEW YORK) — The mother of a ninth-grade boy accused of killing his grandmother called her son a good kid with no criminal history as she came to his court appearance this morning, according to
Village of Oswego Police(NEW YORK) — Some quick-thinking police officers in Oswego, Illinois were able to save the life of a man trapped in a burning vehicle earlier this week. Officers responded on Tuesday to a hit-and-run
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has appointed another new member to the State Board of Education as he tries to reshape the leadership of Missouri’s public school system. The appointment of Eric Teeman came shortly
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from yesterday’s games: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Cleveland 121 Atlanta 114 Final Boston 108 Philadelphia 97 Final Denver 111 Chicago 110 Final Milwaukee 103 Portland 91 Final Utah 126 L.A. Clippers 107 NATIONAL
Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Matt Lauer’s ex-wife has come to his defense, following the “Today Show” host’s dismissal from NBC this week for “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.” “I was shocked
iStock/Thinkstock(BALTIMORE) — A former Baltimore Police officer has been indicted for allegedly planting evidence in a suspect’s car during a 2010 arrest, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. Former Sgt. Wayne Earl Jenkins, 37, allegedly planted heroin in a
Precipitation totals for the month of November are in the top ten driest of all time. Total rainfall for the month at KTLO, Classic Hits 101.7 and The Boot, the official weather reporting station in Mountain Home
The 46th Annual Myrtle Wood Chamberlain Christmas Tree Lightning is set for Friday evening at 5:30 on the courthouse lawn to kick off the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass will
Medical Doctor John House, who operates the Medical Canna Clinic in Springdale as well as another clinic in Eureka Springs, is hosting a medical marijuana seminar Friday evening at 7:00 at Comfort Inn in Mountain Home. The
The Cameo Club of Mountain Home’s 38th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes is set for Sunday afternoon from 1:00 until 4:00. This year’s event features two homes, plus a historic site in conjunction with its grand opening
A traffic stop on the Flippin Bypass Sunday afternoon has led to the arrest of a Marion County man on numerous charges, including three felony counts for possession of firearms by certain persons. According to the probable
A Gassville woman, 50-year-old Jill Renee Neal, was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant Wednesday for allegedly selling 1.5 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant in August. Neal is being held in the Baxter County Jail
A Mountain View man, 46-year-old Phillip Callahan, is in custody following a 24-hour ground search in the Pleasant Grove area of Stone County. Stone County Sheriff Lance Bonds says Callahan was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on
Due to the extreme dry weather event and in concert with county burn bans, Buffalo National River officials have issued restrictions on the use of fires and smoking within the park. The restrictions go into effect immediately
Friday’s basketball schedule includes both of Mountain Home’s high school teams continuing tournament action. The Bomber boys are in Van Buren as the Citizens Bank Tournament resumes. Mountain Home will compete in the semifinals against Cabot. The
In junior high basketball Thursday night, Mountain Home won all three games at home over Springdale Southwest. The Junior Bombers posted a 48-15 win. Wyatt Gilbert socred 18 points and Matt Jones added 15 for Mountain Home.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) One of the busiest roads in Arkansas will be built as a 10-lane corridor as part of a more than $630 million project to accommodate traffic and expected population growth. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Police in northeast Arkansas say the parents of a 4-month-old child who died from methamphetamine poisoning have been charged with murder. The Blytheville Police Department says 30-year-old Johnny Richard Sr. and 32-year-old Christina Richard were
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) A new appointee to Missouri’s embattled State Board of Education has resigned. Claudia Onate Greim stepped down Thursday following months of work by Gov. Eric Greitens to fill the education board with a majority
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ Kassius Robertson and Jordan Barnett combined to make 14 of 23 from the field and scored 19 points apiece to help Missouri hold on for a 62-59 win over UCF on Thursday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) _ Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes, including a franchise record-breaker to Dez Bryant, and the Dallas Cowboys finally won without suspended star running back Ezekiel Elliott, beating the Washington Redskins 38-14 on Thursday
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Look whos back, and just in time to spice up a showdown between slumping squads. Darrelle Revis is expected to make his debut with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, and it will
Six days after Salem’s high school football team lost its quarterfinal game in the Class 2A State Playoffs at Earle, the Greyhounds learned their season will continue. The Bulldogs have forfeited the game after self-reporting the use
Vladstudioraw/iStock/Thinkstock(SAN FRANCISCO) — A jury has found Jose Ines Garcia Zarate not guilty in the murder of Kate Steinle, the woman whose shooting death on a San Francisco pier in 2015 provoked an immigration debate. Zarate was
Dwayne Thompson of Mountain Home entered guilty pleas to charges in eight criminal cases filed against him and no contest to a single case. He was given 13 years in prison and ordered to pay almost $66,000
The Mountain Home High School girls’ basketball team picked up a big win in the opener of the Lady Eagle Invitational at Greene County Tech High School in Paragould. The Lady Bombers defeated the defending Class 6A
A Lakeview teen has been arrested following an incident in which she is alleged to have used a baseball bat against a victim after attempting to obtain money from him to bail her boyfriend out of jail.
The Mountain Home High School boys’ basketball team began the Citizens Bank Tournament in Van Buren on a winning note. The Bombers defeated the host school’s junior varsity squad by a final of 53-39. Mountain Home jumped
(AP) – Forestry officials diverted a surveillance plane after a fire chief reported a drone hovering above a wildfire in northern Arkansas and prompted them to caution people that the effort to take unique photographs endangers pilots
Petrovich9/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — An earthquake was detected in Delaware Bay not far from Dover Base Housing in Delaware Thursday. The U.S. Geological Survey initially reported that the earthquake registered a 5.1 magnitude, before revising it down to
Credit: Architect of the Capitol(SYRACUSE, N.Y.) — A Syracuse man has been charged with threatening to kill a U.S. congressman in an ominous call to the offices of Republican Rep. John Katko in upstate New York. “Listen,
Photo by Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — Former head basketball coach Rick Pitino is suing the University of Louisville Athletic Association for nearly $40 million, claiming breach of contract after he was placed on unpaid
splendens/iStock/Thinkstock(MADISON, Wisc.) — Ten mentored hunting licenses were sold to infants in Wisconsin in a two-week period, according to numbers provided by the state’s Department of Natural Resources this week. The numbers come after a new law
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(AP) _ A North Little Rock man accused of fatally shooting a driver during a road-rage confrontation has been sentenced to three years in prison.Chris Aaron Schnarr was convicted Wednesday of manslaughter for the May 2013 shooting
(AP) _ Authorities say a man has died after his pickup truck hit a deer in southern Missouri.The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash happened Wednesday on a highway near the town of South Fork in
Guido Amrein/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Thursday is the last day of the 2017 Atlantic Basin hurricane season, which has left hundreds dead and was the most active season since 2005, the year of Katrina. This year had triple
Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(TAMPA, Fla.) — Speaking to reporters for the first time since allegations that he groped a female Uber drive, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston said he believes he will be
ChiccoDodiFC/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A missing Texas teenager may be with an older man she met on social media, her mother told ABC News Thursday. Heaven Ray Cox, 15, has been missing since Sunday, and “left a note
Rulles/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The college football coaching carousel keeps spinning, with the University of Tennessee still searching for its next leader, and Florida State University pressing its coach to make a decision. ESPN reported on Thursday that
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — It’s been days since a 17-year-old Florida girl and a 27-year-old soccer coach from her high school went missing together. Caught on surveillance cameras in multiple states, experts are now weighing in on the
iStock/Thinkstock(TAMPA, Fla.) — The man accused of killing four people over a span of six weeks in Tampa, Florida, will be held without bond until his next court hearing, a judge ruled. Howell Donaldson III, 24, made
Raymond Boyd/Getty Images(DALLAS) — Newly released dashcam video shows the suspect in last week’s murder of a Texas trooper brutally assaulting a Smith County deputy in 2015. The confrontation between Dabrett Black and Smith County Deputy Rigele
iStock/Thinkstock(ATLANTA) — Georgia authorities said Wednesday they have identified a suspect in the murder of a 22-year-old postal worker who was shot in the head while on duty earlier this week. Police said they are searching for
Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A day after NBC News fired Matt Lauer, the former “Today” show host broke his silence amid allegations of “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.” In a statement
A Mountain Home man, 45-year-old Darrey Lynn Hart, is facing a felony attempted murder charge after a domestic violence incident Wednesday. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, Hart was booked into the Baxter County Jail on
Mario Tama/Getty Images(San Juan, P.R.) — It’s been 70 days since Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico, but the island’s infrastructure remains in a state of disarray and the death toll continues to increase. Three additional deaths
Basketball makes up the local Thursday schedule as the Mountain Home High School teams begin tournament play. The Bomber boys will be in Van Buren for the start of the Citizens Bank Tournament as they play the
(AP) – A city in east-central Arkansas has settled a federal lawsuit brought by a national civil rights organization over an attempt to ban mobile homes worth less than $7,500.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the McCrory City
(AP) – A Springfield man who tampered with the brakes of his ex-girlfriend’s car and sent her several threatening texts will serve 120 days “shock time” in prison and serve probation.The Springfield News-Leader reports 23-year-old David Piatchek
(AP) – A Springfield teacher is suing the Missouri Board of Education over a closed session it held last week during a controversy over removing Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven.In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Laurie Sullivan alleges the
A self-imposed audit by Bull Shoals Mayor David Nixon and his administration has revealed $338,000 in overspending in the city’s 2016 budget. Nixon, who took office in June, is working with municipal officials to move the city’s
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK): Here are the score’s from yesterday’s games: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Detroit 131 Phoenix 107 Final Orlando 121 Oklahoma City 108 Final Philadelphia 118 Washington 113 Final Toronto 126 Charlotte 113 Final N-Y Knicks 115 Miami 86 Final Houston 118 Indiana
Embezzlement cases across the state of Arkansas, involving county and city officials, have prompted one county to pass an ordinance requiring background checks for all employees. The Northwest Arkansas Times reports Union County Judge Mike Loftin says
An employee of a Mountain Home establishment, 49-year-old Scott Allen Haynes, of Jonesboro has been arrested following a theft report from the business owner. According to the probable cause affidavit, Haynes had been making night deposits for
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold it regularly scheduled November meeting Meeting Thursday evening at 6:30. The meeting will be held at Bull Shoals City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation and the L.C. Sammons Youth Center will be hosting a Kid’s Night Out for children ages 5-12 on Saturday evening from 6:00 to 10:00. To avoid lines pre-registration is available Friday
A Missouri man, 36-year-old Myles Morgan of Thayer, has been arrested and charged with two felonies involving lost or stolen checks after social media was utilized to identify him. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Mountain
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. The University of Arkansas womens basketball team used five players in double figures and a 20-0 fourth quarter run to defeat Abilene Christian University, 79-65, in Bud Walton Arena on Wednesday night. Juniors Malica
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kenny Carpenter scored 17 points and Cleveland State held on to edge Arkansas State 75-72 on Wednesday night. The Vikings (2-4) led 70-62 after a 10-0 run before the Red Wolves responded with seven
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Andre Jones scored a career-high 24 points and Oliver Black grabbed a career-best 16 rebounds, seven offensive, and Little Rock rallied in the second half to beat Central Arkansas 71-65 Wednesday night. Little
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Andy Reid wants everyone to take it easy on Alex Smith. Good luck. At every turn this week, the Chiefs coach has had to defend his veteran quarterback, pointing out that the problems
Two people from Mountain Home were discovered sleeping inside a newly vacant home when Mountain Home Police were dispatched to assist a property manager clearing the residence. In addition, a neighbor on probation was found at the
A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 62 Business and Walmart Drive Tuesday afternoon sent one driver to Baxter Regional Medical Center. The accident also snarled traffic at the busy intersection where the traffic signal was
(FBI) Mariah Woods, 3, has been missing since Nov. 27, 2017, after disappearing from her home in Jacksonville, N.C.(JACKSONVILLE, N.C.) — Authorities searching for a missing toddler in North Carolina are asking residents to search their properties
Paul Nicholls / Barcroft Images / Barcroft Media via Getty Images(LAS VEGAS) — The commander of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, famously known as the Thunderbirds, was relieved last week after the Air Force determined
Courtesy Columbia County Sheriff’s Office(NEW YORK) — Days after a 17-year-old Florida girl and a 27-year-old soccer coach from her high school went missing together, authorities believe the duo are headed north and her mother is making
The Mountain Home Planning Commission will meet in special session Thursday afternoon at 1:00 to consider one item of new business. The one item of new business is approval of a sketch plan in Glenbriar Commons, located
The Marion County Quorum Court Budget Committee will meet Thursday afternoon at 4:30. Work will continue on the 2018 budget. The meeting will be held in the Marion County Court Complex building. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(CHICAGO) — Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic says he has accepted an apology from teammate Bobby Portis after a preseason incident left Mirotic with facial fractures and a concussion. Mirotic has
(AP) _ An Arkansas judge has dismissed a murder charge in a case involving evidence gathered by an Amazon Echo smart speaker.Television station KHOG reports that the prosecutors’ request to dismiss a first-degree murder charge against James
(AP) _ Arkansas’ two law schools will split more than $2 million left over in a $45 million cigarette settlement fund.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports a Pulaski County Circuit judge ruled on Tuesday that the money will go
Photo by Scott Clarke / ESPN Images(MIAMI) — College football’s seventh-ranked Miami Hurricanes may have suffered a tough break on Wednesday, with wide receiver Ahmmon Richards being carted off the field during practice with an apparent injury.
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Joe Sargent/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Mississippi State has hired Penn State Offensive Coordinator Joe Moorhead as their new head coach. Moorhead spent the past two years with the Nittany Lions leading them to the 2016 Big Ten
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office(NEW YORK) — A Florida woman allegedly killed by her teenage grandson was shot and stabbed, prosecutors said Wednesday morning. Logan Mott, 15, is accused of killing his grandmother, Kristina French, 53, whose body was
ABCNews.com(NEW YORK) — A conservative commentator was arrested at the University of Connecticut’s “It’s OK to be White” event on Tuesday after a fight broke out between him and an audience member, according to the university. Lucian
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Saturday’s games: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Cleveland 108 Miami 97 Final Phoenix 104 Chicago 99 Final Washington 92 Minnesota 89 Final Utah 106 Denver 77 Final Milwaukee 112 Sacramento 87 NATIONAL HOCKEY
George Rose/Getty Images(LAS VEGAS) — Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said they are searching for a suspect who robbed the poker room cash cage at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino Tuesday afternoon. Las Vegas police Capt. John Pelletier
(AP) – A former nurse who refused medical treatment to a Texas jail inmate last year has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor negligent homicide.The Texarkana Gazette reports that 27-year-old Brittany Danae Johnson pleaded guilty Monday in connection with
(AP) – A Missouri man with a violent past has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for an unprovoked attack that left the victim with permanent hearing loss.The Southeast Missourian reports that Ryan Harkey of Cape
(AP) – Missouri has received a temporary federal waiver that will allow state residents to board airplanes and enter federal installations using their current driver’s licenses and identification cards.The Missouri Department of Revenue announced Tuesday the state
Zach Pagano/NBC/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NBC News has fired The Today Show host Matt Lauer after a colleague accused him of “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace,” the network said Wednesday. NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack announced
(AP) – A Joplin man who was appointed to the Missouri Board of Education and then blocked from voting on the fate of the state education commissioner is suing Governor Eric Greitens.In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in
A last-minute decision by a Mountain Home native to enter the Miss Lights of the Delta pageant last weekend in Blytheville was a crowning experience. Alexis “Lexi” Ungerank won the title Sunday. Ungerank says she had not
Stephen Maturen/Stringer/Getty Images(ST. ANTHONY, Minn.) — The girlfriend of Philando Castile, Diamond Reynolds, will receive $800,000 under a settlement announced on Tuesday, more than one year after a Minnesota police officer shot and killed Castile in front
iStock/Thinkstock(TAMPA, Fla.) — Cellphone information and shell casings place suspect Howell Donaldson III at the scenes of a string of recent killings in Tampa, Florida, according to a police affidavit filed a day after his Tuesday arrest.
A Marion County man, 23-year-old Levy Derrick McGee of Yellville, has been arrested after the vehicle he was a passenger in was stopped by Marion County Sheriff Clinton Evans and deputies from his office. Sheriff Evans said
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will present Home for the Holidays at a concert on Thursday evening at 7:00 at the Ed Coulter Performing Arts Center in the Vada Sheid Community Development Center on the Arkansas State University-Mountain
A number of items were approved in Monday night’s session of the Flippin School Board including a bonus for Flippin School District employees.Kelvin Hudson, Superintendent of Flippin Public Schools, has this report. Listen: right-click to download mp3
The community of West Plains is grieving the loss of 29-year-old Kannen Farris, who was killed over the weekend. An investigation is underway into his death. Authorities say the man who killed Farris was running from police
Cotter two of three basketball games with Norfork at home on Tuesday. The Warriors prevailed in the senior boy’s game 63-59 to improve to 9-3 overall and 2-1 in the 2A/1A-3 District. Norfork falls to 6-7 and
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ Ryan Kreklow fired off the Missouri State bench to score 20 points and spark the Bears to a 77-67 win over Colorado State in the Mountain West-Missouri Valley Challenge on Tuesday night. Missouri
DALLAS (AP) – Running back Darren McFadden has announced his retirement two days after his release by the Dallas Cowboys. McFadden posted on Twitter on Tuesday that he made the decision “not with sadness or without further
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images(CLEVELAND) — Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has received his first ejection of his 1,082-game career. With 1:59 left in the third quarter of Tuesday’s game against the Miami Heat, James argued with referee Kane
Scott Olson/Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) — Tampa police are “optimistic” that a tip that led them to a McDonald’s to investigate a person with a gun is connected to the recent string of homicides in the city’s Seminole
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a 15-year-old boy for the murder of his grandmother, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in Florida announced this afternoon. The body of Kristina French, 53, was
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The man accused of using a rented truck to mow down pedestrians in lower Manhattan pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from the Halloween terror attack. Sayfullo Saipov, 29, briefly appeared
Burn bans for both the City of Mountain Home and Baxter County were issued Tuesday afternoon, joining a growing list of cities and counties in North Central Arkansas. Marion County joined the list Tuesday morning when Judge
(AP) _ An Arkansas judge is threatening to block the state from issuing any more birth certificates if attorneys don’t come up with a way by early next year to fix a birth certificate law that the
(AP) _ State forestry officials say the risk for wildfires remains high throughout Arkansas as dry conditions persist.The Arkansas Forestry Commission says firefighters have suppressed more than 100 wildfires since Thanksgiving. Those fires have burned a total
Alex Ray, candidate for State Land Commissioner, will be the speaker for the Baxter County Republican Committee meeting Tuesday evening at 6:00. The meeting will be held at the Mountain Home Western Sizzlin.The public is invited to
A Mountain Home man, 42-year-old Darrell Gene Ward, has been arrested on drug offenses after Mountain Home Police were dispatched to a local hotel for a theft report. According to the probable cause affidavit, upon arrival Monday,
Credit: Mary Jean Dehne(FARGO, N.D.) — Students in Fargo, North Dakota have started a food pantry and delivery service to help their community, and for some of the teens who came to the U.S. as refugees, this
A Kentucky man, 40-year-old Michael Andrew Renfrow, who lists Madisonville as his residence, was arrested by Baxter County Sheriff’s officers Sunday evening for warrants out of Kentucky and Cherokee Village in Sharp County. He was booked into
Financing for the construction of a new base for the Ozark County Ambulance District has been secured, with paperwork signed last week for a $300,000 loan that will fund the project. Plans call for the new base
iStock/Thinkstock(PHILADELPHIA) — Police are searching for several teenagers who allegedly beat a homeless man to death in Philadelphia. A woman who said she heard the attack outside her home told ABC’s Philadelphia station WPVI, “They hit his
An affidavit was released Monday afternoon in the case against former Flippin Police Chief Ronald Dustin Smith who was arrested and charged with felony theft Monday. According to the affidavit, Arkansas State Police Special Agent Justin Nowlin
Marion County is the latest to issue a burn ban in North Central Arkansas. The ban was issued Tuesday morning by order of Marion County Judge Terry Ott in response to the dry conditions and slim chances
(AP) – Authorities are investigating after a man was shot to death in eastern Arkansas.The shooting happened Sunday afternoon in Stuttgart, about 45 miles southeast of Little Rock. According to Little Rock television station KTHV, 39-year-old Charles
(AP) – The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled against using grants from the state’s surplus funds in a move that threatens plans for a monument honoring Gold Star families.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports the court ruled last month
(AP) – Arkansas prison officials say the inmates who held two guards hostage for two and a half hours at a maximum security prison over the weekend have been returned to state custody after being treated for
(AP) – A startup manufacturer of drug medications is spending $31.1 million to open a new facility in northwest Arkansas that will eventually employ more than 100 workers.OurPharma announced Monday that it will begin construction this winter
(AP) – Arkansas has again cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood after a federal appeals court upheld the state’s decision to defund the organization over videos secretly taken by an anti-abortion group.A Department of Human Services
(AP) – President Donald Trump will be in St. Charles for a speech Wednesday, his second visit to Missouri in three months.The speech announced Monday comes as Trump and other Republicans seek tax reform. The House passed
(AP) – A support group for victims of clergy abuse is apologizing to a Roman Catholic priest who filed a lawsuit after child molestation charges against him were dropped.The Archdiocese of St. Louis on Monday disclosed the
Basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule. Bakersfield’s high school girls’ team will be in Omaha as the Border Classic continues. The Lady Lions meet Berryville at 4 p.m. Bakersfield’s two boys’ teams will take part in
When this week comes to a close, the Christmas season will get underway in Mountain Home. The annual Myrtle Wood Chamberlain Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for Friday evening at 5:30 at the Baxter County Courthouse
“Voices and Visions of the Past-Pioneer Schools and Teachers of Baxter County” will be the topic of the next Baxter County Historical & Genealogical Society meeting Tuesday evening at 6:00 in the Knox Room of the Donald
(AP) Missouri State Parks officials are considering the future of three new state parks, including two area parks, that have sat dormant because Governor Eric Greitens’ administration believes they were purchased secretly. The state bought Byrant Creek State
The Mountain Home Junior High girl’s basketball teams traveled to Batesville Monday night and won two of three games. The lone loss came in the junior girl’s game where Batesville prevailed 45-29. Addison Yates paced the Junior
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Tyreek Hill thought everything was back to normal after a midseason swoon when the second-year wide receiver saw the Chiefs dancing and prancing through practice this week. Alex Smith thought the same
iStock/Thinkstock(BUFFALO, NY) — The hearing for a 15-year-old boy who’s considered a person of interest in connection to the death of his grandmother has been postponed until Wednesday. Logan Mott – who was found Friday in Buffalo,
Thinkstock Images/Stockbyte via Getty Images(JACKSONVILLE, N.C.) –A North Carolina mom reached out to the public in an emotion-filled plea after her 3-year-old daughter disappeared on Sunday night. “Please, bring her back … She’s my baby, she’s my
Thinkstock/Stockbyte via Getty Images(ATLANTA) –Federal authorities in Georgia are investigating the death of a female postal worker who was shot and killed while on duty Monday evening. The woman, whose identity was withheld, was shot in the
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office(NEW YORK) –The mother of a 17-year-old Florida girl who disappeared two days ago made a tearful plea to her daughter on Monday night. “Let somebody know that you’re safe,” Scarlet Frisina, mother of
Bruce Clarke/Stockbyte via Getty Images(HONOLULU) — News of a reinstatement of a nuclear alarm system in Hawaii amid tension with North Korea seems to have sent mixed signals among residents in Honolulu. The island state is going
Photo courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor With the dry conditions continuing and slim rain chances for this week, the Twin Lakes Area is experiencing an elevated wildfire danger. The National Weather Service is reporting dry weather will
Wisconsin first-year defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is one of five finalists for the Frank Broyles Award, which goes to the nation’s top assistant coach. The other finalists announced Monday are: Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele, Clemson co-offensive
A Marion County resident has become a big winner courtesy of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Charles Geinosky of Bull Shoals claimed his prize of $250,000 after scratching a Big Money Multiplier instant ticket. Geinosky is retired after
ABCNews.com(WASHINGTON) — Native American code talkers who were tasked with sending and decoding secret messages in their native language during World War II were honored today at the White House. The ceremony coincides with National American Indian
The city of Yellville has scheduled a budget meeting for Monday evening. The meeting will be held in Yellville City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office(NEW YORK) — A 15-year-old boy who’s considered a person of interest in connection to the death of his grandmother is due in a Florida court today as the woman’s remains have been positively identified
The Marion County Personnel Committee will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 at the Marion County Courthouse Annex. Items on the meeting’s agenda include continuing to rework personnel policy. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Baxter County Planning Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday morning at 11:00. Items on the agenda include an update on land development and regulations and a discussion on the planning board’s meeting for December. The meeting
Former Flippin Police Chief Dustin Smith has been arrested and is charged with theft of property, according to the electronic log at the Marion County Jail. Smith’s log-in sheet on the Marion County Sheriff’s Office website showed
A Mountain Home man, 46-year-old Ronald Aaron Love, was arrested by Gassville Police Sunday afternoon on multiple felony charges after an alcohol-fueled rage ended with Love ramming his vehicle into another vehicle causing substantial damage to a
The current effort by convicted murderer Nicholas Roos to obtain post conviction relief has failed.Circuit Judge Gordon Webb found Roos received effective assistance of counsel in spite of his major claim, set out in a Rule 37
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — More than a foot of rain has fallen in the past week in parts of Washington state, flooding many rivers over Thanksgiving weekend and leaving some houses teetering above mudslides. In addition, strong gusty
Abcnews.com(NEW YORK) — A 12-year-old cancer survivor who learned piano as a young child while battling his disease unlocked a talent and passion that paved the way for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Daniel Colaner of Akron, Ohio, made
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Saturday’s games: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Miami 100 Chicago 93 Final Minnesota 119 Phoenix 108 Final Brooklyn 98 Memphis 88 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final SO Carolina 4 Nashville 3 Final SO N-Y
(AP) – Police in Fort Smith say the death of a man found on the city’s south side may be connected to a slaying in Oklahoma.Police spokesman Anthony Rice says the body of the 28-year-old man was
Education Images/UIG via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Hawaii is reinstating a statewide nuclear attack warning signal in December to prepare for a potential attack from North Korea. The alarm, which has not been used since the Cold
(AP) – The Arkansas Department of Transportation is warning motorists of lengthy delays on westbound Interstate 30 in southwestern Arkansas.Department spokesman Danny Straessle says an ongoing construction project at Fulton in Miller County has westbound traffic limited
(AP) – Police say a man wanted for questioning in a double slaying in Indianapolis has died in an apparent suicide in Arkansas.Jonesboro Police Sgt. Cassie Brandon said Sunday that 29-year-old Darrel Jackson was found dead Friday
(AP) – A Missouri lawyer has been suspended for at least six months for misusing some of his clients’ money.The Southeast Missourian reports that the state Supreme Court suspended Dale Edward Gerecke last week. According to court
(AP) – Columbia police are steering drug addicts toward treatment instead of jail.The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that police spokeswoman Bryana Larimer says the department has been providing its officers with pocket-sized informational cards. One side lists
(AP) -Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has made his first appointment to the state’s medical licensing board as his administration works to get a database that can identify problem prescribers off the ground.The Kansas City Star reports that
The Marion County Regional Airport in Flippin is facing an uncertain future in the midst of technology upgrades which, if not addressed, could make the airport obsolete. The Federal Aviation Administration is shutting down VORs across the
A Mountain Home man, 68-year-old William Kindermay, was killed in a two vehicle accident over the Thanksgiving holiday. According to a report from the Arkansas State Police released Sunday, Kindermay was westbound on U.S. Highway 62/412 Thursday
#GivingTuesday kicks off Tuesday, following the Thanksgiving holiday and the popular Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The global social media event benefits local charities and nonprofits. According to the Arkansas Nonprofit Alliance, #GivingTuesday was developed to give
Annette Bailey with Dr. James Dobson Earlier this month, the Museum of the Bible opened its doors for the first time , and a local couple was in Washington, D.C., for the festivities. Twin Lakes Baptist Church
Raymond Boyd/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Hundreds gathered at a county courthouse in Texas Sunday in remembrance of a Texas state trooper who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Thanksgiving. Trooper Damon Allen, 41, was
November is known as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. As the month winds down and the end of the year draws closer, smokers looking at making a new year’s resolution to quit can attend the QuitSmart Tobacco Cessation
The Mountain Home Future Farmers of America (FFA) recently announced Kathleen Ambrose is the winner of the 500 pound steer donated by Farm Credit of Western Arkansas. First year FFA member, Joi Lynn Keil sold the winning
Basketball makes up the local Monday schedule. On the high school level, two local boys’ teams will meet in Thayer for the River Country Chevrolet Classic. Bakersfield faces Dora at 7:45. Both of Lutie’s teams will begin
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Jaylen Barford scored 16 of his 24 points in the first half, and Arkansas used a huge second-half run to rout Connecticut 102-67 on Sunday in the consolation bracket of the PK80 Invitational.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) _ Jevon Carter scored 29 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, and No. 23 West Virginia overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to beat Missouri 83-79 on Sunday night in
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Wadly Mompremier totaled nine points, five rebounds and four blocked shots to help guide Little Rock to its first win of the season 70-55 over Norfolk State on Sunday. The Trojans (1-5)
FRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have released running back Darren McFadden, their leading rusher two years ago but an expendable player even with the absence of suspended star Ezekiel Elliott. McFadden was released Sunday along with
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Tyrod Taylor did exactly what he spent the first half of the season doing, back when the Buffalo Bills were off to a hot start and his job was never in question. He
iStock/Thinkstock(BUFFALO, N.Y.) — The Florida teen held in Buffalo, New York, and considered a person of interest in the death of his grandmother is a good student, well liked by his classmates, who has no criminal history,
ABCNews.com(ORLANDO, Fla.) — The driver of a car believed to be involved in a shooting incident on a Florida highway has been arrested on attempted murder charges, police said. The incident occurred Saturday morning, on Florida’s Turnpike
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — A Florida man was arrested and charged with murder after a three-foot sword was found near a victim killed in a “violent attack,” authorities said. On Saturday afternoon
