The Izard County High School boys' bowling team went to Hijinx in Jonesboro on Friday and won the 3A/2A/1A-East Conference Tournament. The Cougars finished with a pin total of 3,626 as they beat out second place Riverside
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – University of Missouri System curators have approved an increase in rates for student housing and dining at the system's four campuses. The Columbia Daily Tribune reports the system governing board met on University
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Board of Education has removed the Blytheville School District and 10 individual schools from its academic-distress list after they made gains in their students’ performance. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported the
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas lawmaker says information about police forces on college campuses and at the state Capitol should be kept under wraps. Sen. Gary Stubblefield fears society has “disintegrated” and that police need
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The state has approved budget cuts for the Little Rock School District that will close three schools and repurpose a fourth as a way to cut about $4 million in expenses. The
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Amazon says it will begin collecting sales taxes on purchases in Arkansas, a move that lawmakers have said could bring millions in additional revenue to the state. A spokeswoman for the e-commerce
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas House has approved legislation aimed at preventing kid-friendly advertising and packaging of medical marijuana, and may soon consider banning any pot ads altogether. The House on Friday approved by an
SHELBYVILLE, Mo. (AP) – A recorded conversation between a central Missouri prosecutor and his attorney will not be heard at the prosecutor’s trial on assault and leaving the scene of an accident charges. Circuit Judge Frederick Tucker
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A California-based automotive data analysis company is moving its headquarters to Kansas City, Missouri. Republican Gov. Eric Greitens announced AutoAlert’s decision on Friday. The company will get as much $9.2 million in
Local Senators Scott Flippo, Missy Irvin and Linda Collins-Smith recently collectively voted against Senate Bill 140, the bill aimed at forcing Amazon to begin collecting state sales taxes. The majority of the Arkansas Senate approved the measure
A Caulfield man, 85-year-old Paul F. Noblitt, died recently from injuries sustained in an accident on Highway 160 which occurred on January 24th. According to the Ozark County Times, Noblitt was traveling westbound on 160, two miles
A Mountain Home man was injured in a motorcycle accident in rural Baxter County when he lost control of his bike on gravel. A report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s says 48 year old Eldon Cooper was
A Harrison woman and two passengers in her vehicle were injured in a two vehicle accident Thursday afternoon in Taney County Thursday afternoon. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says 27 year old Alyssa B.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kansas City police say man wounded on New Year’s Eve is now considered a homicide victim. The victim, 51-year-old Timothy Woods, died from gunshot wounds a few days after he was dropped
Eight members of the Calico Rock Senior Beta recently attended the State Beta Convention. The members competed in several different events including academic competitions, talent, photography and the banner competition. Two students qualified for national competition, Abby
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Kansas City lawyer admitted conspiring with his former law partner to steal money from St. Luke’s Health Systems. Mark Schultz pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy. His former law partner, Alan Gallas,
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A 22-year-old St. Louis woman is hospitalized after being shot, apparently in retaliation for using a broomstick to hit a man. St. Louis police say the investigation is ongoing following the shooting Thursday
The Baxter County Library Gassville Branch is hosting Story Time on Saturday mornings at 10. Each week features a new theme that includes stories followed by an activity. February 11th will feature a dog theme, and February
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team is looking to snap their current two-game losing skid. The Hogs will be in Baton Rouge Saturday to take on LSU. Arkansas is 17-7 on the season and 6-5 in the SEC.
Missouri begins a two-game home stand on Saturday. The Tigers are set to welcome Vanderbilt to Columbia. Mizzou is 6-17 on the year and 1-10 in the SEC. The Tigers fell to Texas A&M by three points
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – A teenager is facing first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing a 71-year-old St. Louis County man who refused to give up his car keys. The shooting happened in September but charges were filed
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams made the trip to Beebe Friday night and for the Lady Bombers, it was a thrilling finish to their game while the Bombers suffered a tough loss. Brad Haworth
Getty/Dave Reginek(DETROIT) – Mike Ilitch, the billionaire owner of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, died Friday at the age of 87. Christopher Ilitch, president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc. said in a statement, “He
ABC News(CHARLESTON, S.C.) — Lawyers for Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof have filed a motion for a new trial and are looking to throw out the death penalty sentences in the case. The motion, filed in South
BMG/The End RecordsJethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson has teamed with ex-Tull keyboardist John O’Hara and the Carducci Quartet — an award-winning Anglo-Irish string quartet — to record an album featuring reimagined classical versions of songs by his
Credit: Jimmy KingThe 59th Annual Grammy Awards take place on Sunday, and among the artists who will compete for multiple honors at the ceremony is the late David Bowie. The influential rocker’s final studio album, Blackstar, has
ABC/Image Group LA After she won the New Artist of the Year trophy at November’s CMAs, Maren Morris recalled how just twelve months earlier, she’d been sitting at a bar across the street watching the show on TV. In
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — New York Knicks owner James Dolan said Friday that Knicks legend Charles Oakley is banned from Madison Square Garden after Wednesday’s arrest, adding that “hopefully it won’t be forever.” Dolan cited concern
iStock/Thinkstock(RICHMOND, Va.) — Virginia’s Solicitor General, Stuart Raphael, asked a federal judge on Friday to issue a nationwide preliminary injunction on President Trump’s executive order on immigration. Raphael argued it is important that “immigration law be uniform.”
iStock/Thinkstock(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Police in Ohio are asking for help as they investigate the shooting death of 21-year-old Reagan Tokes, a senior at Ohio State University who was set to graduate this spring. Tokes, a psychology student
The North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is advising members the phone system of the coop will be down for the completion of maintenance Saturday. While the system is being upgraded, members may still make automated credit card payments
ABC/Chris HolloThere’s no shortage of Grammys in Hillary Scott’s family. In fact, her mom Linda Davis had one most of the time she was growing up, having won the 1993 Best Country Vocal Collaboration trophy for her
Courtesy The Recording AcademyOn Sunday night, country music makes an unprecedented stride, as two of its up-and-coming female vocalists are in the running for the prestigious all-genre Best New Artist Grammy. Two decades ago, a country artist
Michael Caulfield/WireImage for BET NetworkThis Saturday, February 11, marks the fifth anniversary of Whitney Houston‘s untimely death at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles. The then-48-year-old icon was found in the bathtub of her hotel suite,
John Jeanquart, who has been wanted for questioning in a shooting incident that occurred Tuesday morning in the Peel area, was taken into custody Friday afternoon, according to Marion County Sheriff Clinton Evans. The sheriff says he
Indiana State Parks/Facebook(INDIANAPOLIS) — An Indiana conservation officer had a little trouble posing for his recent staff photo. But that’s because his K-9 partner, Kenobi, refused to stop licking his face. The outtakes from officer Levi Knach’s
ABC/Image Group LAWith less than two weeks to go before the release of their new album The Breaker, Little Big Town is giving fans a sample of their eighth studio effort. If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, you can
Courtesy of Ally Eckhart(FRIENDSWOOD, Texas) — Who needs a bouquet of roses after performing in a high school musical, when there could be a surprise visit from a boyfriend who’s been away in the Marines? That’s exactly
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteNote to Brett Eldredge’s handlers: if you let the outgoing hitmaker host an hour of live TV, he’s probably going to spill the beans about his new single. Brett unexpectedly revealed the title and timeline
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — The country’s new education secretary has already hit a roadblock in her job. Betsy DeVos, in her first visit to a public school as head of the education department, tried to enter a Washington,
Obtained by ABC News(NEW YORK) — As Panama authorities investigate the unexplained death of 23-year-old American Catherine Johannet, her family in New York is planning for her funeral on Saturday. Johannet, a 2015 graduate of Columbia University
Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Ongoing back spasms is keeping Tiger Woods from competing in his next two scheduled tournaments. “My doctors have advised me not to play the next two weeks, to continue my
A nearly $100 million renovation of Memorial Stadium’s south end zone facilities is moving forward. The Columbia Missourian reports that the University of Missouri System Board of Curators voted 5-1 Thursday to approve spending $4.31 million in
A skull found along the Red River in southwestern Arkansas in 2014 has been identified as that of a 17th-century Native American. Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton told the Texarkana Gazette the Center for Human Identification at
All of North West Arkansas, including the Twin Lakes Area is currently under a high danger for wildfires, according to the Arkansas Forestry Commission with burn bans in affect for Fulton, Searcy and Stone Counties. Jeff Hood,
ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris has the distinction of being the most-nominated country artist going into this year’s Grammys. With recognition in the Best Country Solo Performance, Best Country Song and Best Country Album categories, as well a
ABC/Image Group LA Thomas Rhett has been consistently landing hits on the country chart since 2012, but with this year’s Grammys, he accomplishes a new feat. Sunday’s ceremonies bring his very first shot at taking home the most
Comstock/ThinkstockSinger/ songwriter Waylon Payne co-stars in Miranda Lambert‘s new video for “We Should Be Friends.” His mother happens to have been the artist who hit #1 in 1971 with her version of “Help Me Make It Through the Night.” Can
Genesis PublicationsA new, limited-edition book about Fleetwood Mac‘s turbulent early years written by the band’s drummer, Mick Fleetwood, will be published this fall. Love that Burns — A Chronicle of Fleetwood Mac: Volume 1, 1967-1975 tells the
All of North West Arkansas, including the Twin Lakes Area is currently under a high danger for wildfires, according to the Arkansas Forestry Commission with burn bans in affect for Fulton, Searcy and Stone Counties. Jeff Hood,
The Baxter County Library Gassville Branch is hosting Story Time on Saturday mornings at 10. Each week features a new theme that includes stories followed by an activity. February 11th will feature a dog theme, and February
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Investigators in Ohio are warning of overdoses related to marijuana laced with an opioid. On Wednesday, the Painesville Township Fire Department posted on its Facebook page that it had “been called to 3 unresponsive
Country stars Darius Rucker and Justin Moree have been confirmed as headliners for Country on the River 2017, which will take place in August. The three day country music and camping event will take place in Prairie
Jordan Spieth refused to sign autographs for “professional” autograph collectors, who make money off professional athlete’s signature, and instead moves on to signing for kids in the crowd. Jordan Spieth gets into it with ‘scums’ seeking autograph
Just days after Charles Oakley was arrested in Madison Square Garden, NY fans start a “Free Oakley” chant during a New York Ranger game in the same sport the dispute occurred, MSG. NY fans start ‘Free Oakley’
A Norfork man, 31-year-old Derrick Hadley Calvert, turned himself in to the Baxter County Detention Center Thursday because of an outstanding felony bench warrant. The warrant was obtained from Circuit Court in January, 2017 for felony aggravated
The Northeast is digging out from the largest winter storm of 2017 to date. The fast moving system dumped over a foot of heavy snow and resulted in blizzard warning in many areas. More than 60 million
A Reuters report indicates that President Trump’s proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall could have costs upwards of $21.6 billion and take more than three years to build. Exclusive – Trump border ‘wall’ to cost $21.6 billion, take 3.5
Zachary McCollum, who formerly lived in the Twin Lakes Area before moving to Texas, has been charged with first-degree battery after allegedly telling investigators, while high on methamphetamine, he had squeezed his then three month old infant
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin will play in next week’s NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and he is gearing up for the experience. “I’m really nervous and I’m really excited just to see the people
The Marion County Sheriff's Office has reason to believe that John Jeanquart is still in the Peel area. Jeanquart is wanted for questioning in regard to an apparent shooting during a domestic disturbance in Peel. During the
(AP) – A Cleburne County sheriff’s deputy has been fired over an ethics violation after giving conflicting information about driving past a stopped school bus. Sheriff Chris Brown tells the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that Deputy Todd Maxey was
CMTOn Thursday night’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, Rayna Jaymes and Deacon Claybourne struggled to write the songs for the concept album about their relationship. As the two tried to find inspiration both together and by themselves, a
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brett Eldredge will co-host the 9 a.m. hour of Today Friday morning on NBC. Look for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to guest on Friday’s edition of the syndicated The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Check your local listings to see when it airs in
ABC/Image Group LA At Sunday’s 59th Annual Grammys in Los Angeles, all-genre Best New Artist nominees Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris take country music where it’s never gone before. “There’s never been two country artists in this category before,” Kelsea points
Courtesy of AXS TVJohn Mellencamp, Mick Fleetwood, Cheap Trick‘s Rick Nielsen and ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons are among the famous rockers who will appear on the second season of the AXS TV reality series Rock & Roll
(AP) – A state Senate committee has advanced legislation that would leave the decision on whether to allow licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to grow their own pot up to a state commission. The Senate Public Health, Welfare
(AP) – An Arkansas House panel has approved a bill that says women cannot have an abortion solely to avoid having a boy or a girl. Supporters said the ban on so-called sex-selection abortions would have a
(AP) – An Arkansas lawmaker says information about police forces on college campuses and at the state Capitol should be kept under wraps. Sen. Gary Stubblefield fears society has “disintegrated” and that police need protections that weren’t
(AP) – Local State Senator Scott Flippo is critical of the fact legislation to keep food-stamp recipients from using their benefits to purchase junk food and soda has been dismissed. The majority of Local State Representatives shared
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' pick for health department director has been embroiled in controversy over well water safety in his home state. Greitens announced Thursday he's tapped North Carolina's former public health
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A threat that caused an American Airlines flight to be diverted to St. Louis has been deemed not credible by law enforcement, though the incident prompted an FBI investigation and use of bomb-sniffing
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) – Lawyers for a suburban St. Louis woman accused of killing a man to shift attention away from herself in another killing are seeking an outside jury for her murder trial. Pamela Hupp
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A Springfield manufacturer plans to lay off 140 people later this year. The layoffs at the Reckitt Benckiser plant in north Springfield will begin in April. The company, which manufactures French’s mustard and
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s Republican Senate leader is proposing an overhaul of a state consumer-protection law under which the company of a top donor of his is being sued. Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard
(AP) – Arkansas Supreme Court justices, former Baxter County Circuit Judge Shawn Womack and Position Seven Associate Justice Rhonda Wood, have questioned whether a city’s ordinance banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity flies in
Reports of flu are being reported in across the Twin Lakes Area. Stephanie Free, the Infection Preventionist at Baxter Regional Medical Center says the hospital began seeing an upswing in cases of the flu over the past
Twin Lakes Area Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be going door-to-door Saturday collecting food as part of their annual Scouting For Food community good turn project. Food will also be collected by the scouts at local
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPhiladelphia 112, Orlando 111Houston 107, Charlotte 95Oklahoma City 118, Cleveland 109Dallas 112, Utah 105 (OT)Boston 120, Portland 111NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEWashington 6, Detroit 3NY Rangers 4,
The Gainesville High School girls’ basketball team advanced to the championship game of the Lady Tiger Invitational Tournament in Seymour, and one player hit a milestone. The Lady Bulldogs’ Michia Jenkins reached the 1,000-career point mark Thursday
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams will be back on the road Friday to continue district play. The Bombers and Lady Bombers wrap up the week by taking on Beebe. Mountain Home’s girls are currently 13-11
High school basketball makes up much of the local Friday schedule. Cotter makes the trip to Kingston, Norfork entertains Jasper for Senior Night, Yellville-Summit is home against Marshall, Bruno-Pyatt heads to Timbo, Bakersfield travels to Myrtle to
The postseason gets underway Friday for a few area high school bowling teams. Norfork and Flippin will be in North Little Rock for the 3A/2A/1A-West Conference Tournament. Action begins at 11 a.m. at the Millennium Bowl. Izard
GAINESVILLE, Fla. Three players scored in double figures paced by senior Jessica Jackson with a game-high 17 but fourth quarter heroics by the Florida Gators lifted them to the 57-53 Southeastern Conference win in the
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) _ Derreck Brooks had 22 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, Thatch Unruh scored 20 points with four 3-pointers and Central Arkansas beat Abilene Christian 84-73 on Thursday night. Jordan Howard added 19
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ Shaquille Morris scored 13 points and Wichita State cruised to an 80-62 victory over Missouri State Thursday night for its seventh straight win. Wichita State (22-4, 12-1 Missouri Valley), who beat Illinois
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Chiefs general manager John Dorsey has had “very positive” discussions for representatives of safety Eric Berry and defensive tackle Dontari Poe, though he declined to say whether he expects to reach
Joe Faraoni/ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Former New York Knick Charles Oakley says it’s a “smack in the face” that the team said it hopes “he gets some help” after the former player had an altercation with Madison
BMLGAfter months of online voting, Drake White in now officially Grammy’s Artist of Tomorrow. Nominated by his former tour partners Zac Brown Band, the “Livin’ the Dream” singer beat out both newcomers Bailey Bryan and Farina for
Courtesy of LoverboyLoverboy is offering up a sweet pre-Valentine’s Day treat for their fans: The veteran Canadian pop-rockers have a brand-new single called “Stop the Rain” that they’ve made available as a free download at their official
ABC News(DETROIT) — Baron the Rottweiler was given a second chance at life thanks to a team of surgeons in Michigan. On Jan. 17, the Michigan Human Society (MHS) received an anonymous phone call about a stray
Guy Aroch for Santo MezquilaIt’s mas tequila time for Sammy Hagar! The Red Rocker, who already had huge success with his Cabo Wabo brand of the liquor, has teamed up with his buddy Adam Levine of Maroon
@Melissadderosa/Twitter(NEW YORK) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo helped a driver stranded along a New York parkway Thursday afternoon after a snowstorm blanketed much of the Northeast. Cuomo’s chief of staff, Melissa DeRosa, posted photos to Twitter
iStock/Thinkstock(PHOENIX) — The family of a woman deported as a result of one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders has vowed to keep fighting for her case. Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos was detained at the Immigration and
Emily Walsh(JUPITER, Fla.) — One baby boy got the ultimate “something borrowed.” Little Bennett Sexton’s baptism outfit was made from his mom’s wedding gown. (To see more pictures of the gown – before and after the transformation
Rick Diamond / Getty Images for Randy Travis FoundationMore than forty artists turned out Wednesday night in Nashville for 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis, but no one’s appearance
iStock/Thinkstock(BOSTON) — At least four players from the Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots have said they would decline an expected invitation to the White House to celebrate their victory — including two who have given President Donald
Damion Hickman(ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.) — A 7-year-old California boy has already saved more than $10,000 for college after starting a recycling business at the age of 3. Ryan Hickman, of Orange County, California, became passionate about recycling
Vanner Records/RCA NashvilleMiranda Lambert’s carefree new video for “We Should Be Friends” is chock full of unexpected cameos and inside jokes. In the video, shot on the outskirts of Nashville in Watertown, Tennessee, it’s not Wanda who’s
Jimmy King; BERTRAND GUAY/AFP/Getty ImagesTwo music superstars who sadly passed away last year, David Bowie and Prince, are among the top 10 global recording artists of 2016, according to the Intentional Federation of the Phonographic Industry, or
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A Native American tribe has filed the first legal challenge to block the nearly finished Dakota Access Pipeline from crossing under a Missouri River reservoir in North Dakota, just hours after the federal government
Marlins President David P. Samson (R) and Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria (L). (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)(MIAMI) — Will the Miami Marlins be under new ownership soon? Sources tell Forbes that a “handshake
The national forest fire managers are currently conducting a prescribed burn in Newton County near Jasper of 196 acres of the Buffalo National River. A prescribed fire is ignited by highly trained fire personnel under specified fuel
Smoking in bed is suspected as the cause of a fire that destroyed a resort cabin near on Cranfield Road and badly damaged an adjacent unit Wednesday night. Northeast Lakeside Fire Chief Henry Porter says the
The 2017 Grammy Awards are around the corner and nominees include big names, such as Maren Morris with four nominations. Kelsea Ballerini is also an important contender for the Best New Artist category. Our 2017 Grammy Awards
Blake Shelton’s new video features him singing in a shower of rain. He’s haunted by his love’s memory and he’s not able to keep it together once that song starts playing. Listen to it here. Blake Shelton’s
Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images(STAMFORD, Conn.) — Bob Costas has been synonymous with the Olympics since 1992. But now, he’s passing the torch after being NBC’s primetime host for 11 Games. The network announced on
Wilson is nearly 2½ years removed from his last pro pitch, thrown for the Dodgers at the end of the 2014 season, when they released him in spite of owing him $9.5 million for 2015. Brian Wilson
ABC/Image Group LAEven before Cassadee Pope finds out if she’ll take home a trophy at Sunday night’s ceremony, the “Think of You” hitmaker has already accomplished an unprecedented feat: she’s the first winner of NBC’s The Voice to be nominated for
Comstock/Thinkstock Then-married couple Rosanne Cash and Rodney Crowell hit #1 in 1988 with this duet from Crowell’s Diamonds & Dirt album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “It’s Such a Small World.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Chicago Review PressLast summer, a young woman named Shana Mangatal detailed her alleged two-decade romance with Michael Jackson in a tell-all book, Michael and Me, including the claim that she lost her virginity to the late icon. Now
“It just felt to me like the right time and it’s felt like the right time for a while,” Mr. Costas said in an interview this week. Bob Costas Ends 24-Year Run as NBC’s Prime-Time Olympics Host
Charles Oakley was arrested at Madison Square Garden in the first quarter of the Knicks-Clippers game for yelling at owner James Dolan and then fighting security. Never, ever, ever fight Charles Oakley. Unless … Via www.sbnation.com There’s
Franchise legend and retired Knicks player Charles Oakley was arrested inside MSG and charged with three counts of assault during Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Knicks announce Charles Oakley arrested after altercation at MSG Via
Now with football over, let’s look forward to the Mid Summer Classic with dramatically early predictions of the MLB All-Star rosters. Way-too-early 2017 MLB All-Star rosters Via www.espn.com Way-too-early 2017 MLB All-Star rosters 02/09/2017 8:00 AM
A Mountain Home man, 41-year-old Joseph Allen Bermingham, was arrested Wednesday by the Mountain Home Police Department on numerous felony charges including four counts of forgery, possession of a controlled substance with purpose to deliver, possession of
A judge says he will not transfer a murder suspect’s case to juvenile court because of the “aggressive and violent” nature of the crimes that the 19-year-old is accused of committing. Faulkner County Circuit Judge Troy Braswell
During practice for the Circus Sarasota, a tightrope walking group fell 30 or more feet, with four of the involved suffering serious injuries. At least 5 hurt in tightrope plunge at Florida circus Via feeds.foxnews.com 02/08/2017 2:00
In a move that may have broken ethics laws, President Donald Trump tweeted insults at Nordstrom, who recently pulled his daughter Ivanka‘s clothing line from their stores. Trump blasts retailer Nordstrom, raising new concern on business ties
The Lakeview Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Thursday morning at 9 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. The commission will hold a workshop to revise and update the city’s land subdivision regulations. WebReadyTM Powered by
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris’s significant other, Ryan Hurd, may be opening her sold-out Hero Tour with her right now, but he won’t be the one on her arm for Sunday night’s Grammy ceremonies. “I’m taking my mom, my
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Garth Brooks will play Las Cruces, New Mexico for the first time in more than twenty years on Saturday, April 8. Tickets for his show with wife Trisha Yearwood go on sale Friday, February 17 at 10 a.m.
Credit: Julie BergmanHeart guitarist Nancy Wilson is gearing up for the launch of Roadcase Royale, her new side project with ex-Prince backing singer Liv Warfield. Wilson tells ABC Radio that the band is planning to hit the
Twitter/@SgtJHoward(PHOENIX) — Seven people were arrested Wednesday outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Phoenix after protesting the apprehension of a Mexican-born woman whom they fear will be deported. Seven people arrested outside ICE facility in
(AP) – Does an Arkansas law allow husbands to sue doctors to prevent their wives from undergoing a newly banned abortion procedure? Abortion opponents say no. A group preparing to challenge the ban says such a lawsuit
(AP) – Eviction notices posted at Little Rock homeless camps have provoked a protest and debate at City Hall. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports the Little Rock Code Enforcement posted signs at three homeless camps that gave occupants
(AP) – A Helena-West Helena police officer is disputing the allegations after he was arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment. Authorities say Officer Charles Byrd was arrested on the misdemeanor charge in connection with an incident last
(AP) – A former medical office manager has been convicted of stealing more than $611,000 from businesses that handled expenses for doctors in Little Rock. Court records show that 52-year-old Lynn Alisa Espejo of Sherwood was convicted
(AP) – Police say one person was killed and three others injured in a shooting in southwest Little Rock. A police report says officers responded just after 11:15 p.m. Tuesday to an apartment near the interchange of
(Information from: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, http://www.stltoday.com) CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – An 18-year-old is facing more charges in connection with the shooting death of a St. Louis County police officer. Trenton Forster already had been charged with first-degree
(AP) – The University of Missouri is planning a mass immunization clinic next week as it works to control a mumps outbreak that has grown to more than 320 confirmed and probable cases. Spokesman Christian Basi says
(AP) – Missouri State University is withdrawing as host of this year’s Missouri Valley Conference men and women’s track and field championships. The championships will instead be held at Wichita State University. Missouri State officials say it
(AP) – A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed after a firefighter died in a walkway collapse at a University of Missouri-run apartment complex. The Columbia Daily Tribune reports a judge will consider whether to
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says his budget plan won’t take a “single penny” out of K-12 classrooms. But school administrators from across the state say a 34 percent reduction in busing aid might keep districts
(AP) – Federal prosecutors say a Missouri woman was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for stealing nearly $400,000 from her employer. Abbie Martin Stemper, of Versailles, also was ordered Wednesday to pay
(AP) – A convicted sex offender from Delaware who came to Missouri to have sex with a 16-year-old girl he met through Facebook has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison. Federal prosecutors say 39-year-old Aaron
Joe Faraoni/ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley was removed from Madison Square Garden Wednesday night and arrested after he became “completely abusive” to arena staff while attending a game, according to the
Baxter Regional Medical Center will hold their annual Masquerade Ball the evening of Saturday, February 11 at The Sheid on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home. Cindy Costa from the hospital foundation office says the social hour starts
ASU Mountain Home is likely to see further future improvements from ACT 148. Governor Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday signed the bill that requires the state to adopt a “performance-based” model for funding higher education rather than basing
Two Mountain Home High School students, who are part of the EAST Initiative, are working with the Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department to develop a Hammock Garden in McCabe City Park. EAST facilitator at Mountain Home
A Viola man arrested recently on a warrant from the Department of Community Corrections on charges as a parole absconder also faces felony charges after an altercation with sheriff’s deputies. Fulton County Sheriff Albert Roork says 38
Thirteen building permits were issued by the City of Mountain Home during the month of January, according to Roberta Pack from the City of Mountain Home Building Inspection Department. A new commercial construction permit issued to Bryan
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONSan Antonio 111, Philadelphia 103Cleveland 132, Indiana 117Detroit 121, LA Lakers 102Atlanta 117, Denver 106Washington 114, Brooklyn 110 (OT)Miami 106, Milwaukee 88Minnesota 112, Toronto 109Memphis
The 1A-1 East Junior Conference Basketball Tournament held its semifinal round Wednesday at Western Grove, and both host teams were able to advance to the title games. In boys’ action, Bruno-Pyatt fell to the top-seeded Warriors 62-28,
Basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule. The Gainesville High School girls will return to Seymour to continue pool play in the Lady Tiger Invitational Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs face the host team at six p.m. Also
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams fared well at the 7A/6A-Central Conference Tournament at Cabot Wednesday. The Lady Bombers finished as conference runners-up. Kaitlin Kill earned all-conference honors by finishing second place with a 619
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) _ Robert Williams scored 18 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, Admon Gilder scored 22 points and Texas A and M defeated Missouri 76-73 Wednesday night. The game was tied 65-65 with five
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (AP) _ The Saint Louis University men’s basketball team lost a game and then their bus while playing in New York. New York State Police say the Saint Louis Billikens walked out of
Purestock/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Winter storms in the Northeast have grounded and delayed thousands of flights across the United States. At least 396 flights were canceled on Wednesday, while 1,695 flights have been delayed. Close to 2,000 have
ABC/Image Group LAIf you go check out Miranda Lambert’s Highway Vagabond Tour, she’s hoping you’ll bring along a little something for the pups. The “We Should Be Friends” singer is challenging concertgoers to “Fill the Little Red Wagon”
RCA RecordsAs practice rounds started Wednesday at the AT&T Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, California, Jake Owen already had a little something to celebrate. At Tuesday’s Golfers Who Give Back Event, Golf Digest presented the “American Country Love
ABC/Image Group LA Reba McEntire is set to shoot the pilot next month for her potential new ABC show produced by Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry. Describing the one-hour drama as “very dark,” Reba reveals in the new episode of the online BUILD series that
Red River Entertainment Founding Kinks guitarist Dave Davies will release a new collaborative album with his son Russ called Open Road on March 31. Now, Consequence of Sound is giving fans their first taste of the record
Credit: Alexander ThompsonBlondie will hit the road with alternative rockers Garbage this summer on a North American co-headlining tour. The outing, dubbed the Rage and Rapture tour, begins July 5 in Saratoga, California, and is mapped out
artolympic/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The best friend of Karina Vetrano, the New York City jogger who was found murdered six months ago, has issued a Facebook statement asking people to stop focusing on the suspect and instead focus
Ole-Sarge/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW ORLEANS) — New Orleans resident Johnny Lenoir was pulling into his driveway Tuesday when a tornado reached his home. All of a sudden, he said, the car was slammed by flying debris and the windows shattered.
MattGush/iStock/Thinkstock(VICTORIA, Texas) — Authorities have determined a fire that destroyed a Texas mosque was intentional but stopped short of calling it a bias crime, an official for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
The Cotter City Council will meet in an open forum workshop Thursday evening at 5:00 in council chambers located at 115 McLean Avenue. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
PhotoBylove/iStock/Thinkstock(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) — A group of San Bernardino terror attack victims has created a petition calling on President Donald Trump to compel local officials to approve medical care that they say has been delayed or outright
G Fiume/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, LeBron James spoke out about the importance of diversity and voiced his opinion on President Donald Trump’s travel ban. “Diversity is what makes this country so
pandemin/iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — This final phase of the four-state crude oil pipeline has been the focus of massive protests in recent months. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, which sued in July to block the $3.8 billion project, claims
ABC/Image Group LA As anticipation grows for Old Dominion to release the lead single from their sophomore album, the band is offering up a refresher course in their breakthrough debut, Meat & Candy. The group will perform songs from their 2015
Credit: Joel BernsteinTom Petty and the Heartbreakers have tacked on several new dates to their 40th anniversary tour, which now has been extended into August. The band has added second shows in Boston and Philadelphia, on July
Monkey Business/Thinkstock(SARASOTA, Fla.) — Five circus performers are injured after falling from an eight-person pyramid in a high-wire accident at a Florida circus, an official said. The extent of the injuries and what led to the accident
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — An explosion at a plant in western Louisiana has killed three people and injured several others Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. One person was reported missing. The cause of the blast at the Packaging Corporation
ABC/Image Group LAWe’ll find out who’s in the running in the major categories at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards, as Lady Antebellum announces the first nominations next Thursday on CBS This Morning. The “You Look Good” hitmakers will
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will be heading to Pan American Center on April 8th, for the first time in over two decades. Garth Brooks World Tour has been extremely successful with 11 sold out shows.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images via ABCMadonna has now done an about-face when it comes to those reports that she’s adopted more children from Malawi. After denying it, she’s now confirmed via Instagram that the reports are true: she’s
Kelsea Ballerini can’t wait until she debuts performing at the 59th Grammy awards. Ballerini is among the new lineup additions with Lukas Graham and all star salute, which will pay a tribute to the 40th anniversary of
iStock/Thinkstock(PALM BEACH, Fla.) — An aircraft in Florida flew closer than it should have to Air Force One on Friday, sources told ABC News. The plane was approaching Palm Beach and should have maintained a separation of
ABC News(NEW ORLEANS) — A New Orleans woman survived a tornado that tore through her home by hiding in her bathtub. Linda Pierre was home alone when the tornado hit around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday. She tried to
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Retirees from the NFL are being urged to register for a concussion settlement that could cost the NFL $1 billion over six decades. The approved settlement would resolve thousands of lawsuits accusing the NFL
Credit: Norman Jean RoyLast year, Bon Jovi won the Legend of Live Award from Billboard for having seen a million faces and rocked them all over more than three decades. Tonight, the band extends its legend, kicking
Courtesy of Starry Nites FestivalAlan Parsons Live Project will headline the second day of the inaugural Starry Nites Festival, scheduled to take place March 18 and 19 at Live Oak Campground in Santa Barbara, California. The event,
ABC/Image Group LASome of Nashville’s most elusive stars will be turning out for this year’s T.J. Martell Gala. George Strait was already confirmed to be part of the charity’s 9th Annual Nashville Honors, and now Kenny Chesney
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A storm system developing in the Midwest is forecast to move across country and bring the heaviest snowfall of the season to major cities in the Northeast. ABC News meteorologists tracking the storm
Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(ATLANTA) — Following their loss to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl this past Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons are shaking up their defensive staff. Sources confirmed to ESPN that neither Falcons
How could you be the best offense in the league and still not win the Super Bowl? The best offenses don’t always even make the championship game, never mind win it. Why the best offenses almost never
NFL season has come an end, but check out these players who never missed a snap in 2016 These NFL players never missed a snap in 2016 Via www.espn.com These NFL players never missed a snap in
M. Caulfield/WireImageLast year’s Grammy Awards featured a tribute to David Bowie, who’d died the month prior to the ceremony. Since then, we’ve lost many more musicians, but two of the biggest will be the subject of tributes
Well, it looks like she is open to it! When asked on Twitter if she would suit up to play Bannon on SNL, she replied “If called I will serve.” Rosie O’Donnell open to playing Steve Bannon
In what has amounted to one of the most criticized cabinet picks, Betsy DeVos was sworn in yesterday as Education Secretary. Betsy DeVos sworn in as education secretary Via rss.cnn.com 02/07/2017 12:58 PM a katz /
A Flippin man, who was arrested Tuesday night by Baxter County Sheriff's deputies on drug charges, has been released after posting bond. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says 36 year old Kelly Joe Hancock has been charged
The Twin Lakes area saw weather for the record books yesterday as temperatures topped out at 77 degrees, breaking the previous record of 75 degrees set in 1943. The average high for the seventh until the ninth
The Twin Lakes area saw weather for the record books yesterday as temperatures topped out at 77 degrees, breaking the previous record of 75 degrees set in 1943. Brian Smith, Meteorologist from the National Weather Service in
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJennifer Nettles is set to co-host the 9 a.m. hour of NBC’s Today show on Thursday. Curb artist Mo Pitney is back with a new single titled “Everywhere.” You can check out Blake Shelton’s new video
Courtesy of Omega AuctionsPreviously unseen footage of The Beatles performing in Montreal during the band’s first North American tour in 1964 will go up for bid in the U.K. as part of a March 18 memorabilia sale
ABC/Mark LevineFrankie Ballard’s new single from his El Rio album is a cover of Bob Seger’s 1980 hit “You’ll Accomp’ny Me.” Growing up in Michigan, the “Young & Crazy” hitmaker couldn’t help but be exposed to the
(AP) – Tyson Foods says it's being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, likely in connection over lawsuits alleging that the poultry company and others engaged in price fixing activities. The Springdale, Arkansas company says in
(AP) – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed a bill giving a tax break to retired military veterans and imposing additional taxes on digital downloads, treats and unemployment benefits. The $13 million exemption is intended to boost
(AP) – Attorneys general from Arkansas and six other states are supporting the University of Arkansas’ request to dismiss a former student’s lawsuit against the school. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed
(AP) – The Arkansas House has approved legislation that’s aimed at recovering millions of dollars in tax revenue from Amazon and other online retailers that supporters say the state is missing out on each year. The House
(AP) – An Arkansas House panel has rejected an effort to cut off state funding to colleges and universities that don’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The House Education Committee on Tuesday rejected by a voice vote
(AP) – Gov. Eric Greitens’ current budget proposal for the state’s 2018 fiscal year won’t fund the new expansions for the University of Missouri Medical School. The Columbia Missourian reports that the information comes on the heels
(AP) – A second person has come forward with a claim that a woman charged with luring a man to her suburban St. Louis home to kill him by pretending to be a “Dateline” producer tried the
(AP) – An investigation is underway after a human skull was found in an eastern Missouri state park. A man who was at Robertsville State Park searching for deer antlers that are shed this time of year
iStock/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) — A soccer ball that was taken aboard NASA’s ill-fated Space Shuttle Challenger finally made it into space last week, 31 years after the shuttle exploded just 73 seconds after launch. Ellison Onizuka, one of the
(AP) – A Georgia man charged with manslaughter withdrew his guilty plea on the day he was to be sentenced in Boone County. The Columbia Daily Tribune reports 47-year-old Anthony West withdrew the plea Monday. Circuit
(AP) – The University of Missouri is launching a new Institute for Korean Studies. Co-directors will be assistant history professor C. Harrison Kim and assistant political science professor Sheena Greitens, who is Gov. Eric Greitens’ wife. The
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW ORLEANS) — Nine tornadoes were reported Tuesday in Louisiana and Mississippi — four of which have been confirmed — damaging property, injuring at least 31 people and prompting Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to declare a
(AP) – Opponents of Missouri’s new right-to-work law are trying to put it to a public vote. Missouri AFL-CIO President Mike Louis filed a referendum petition to do so with the secretary of state Monday, the same
(AP) – A former longtime sheriff of Saline County, Missouri, who embezzled thousands of dollars, has been sentenced to nine months in prison. Wallace Newman George Jr. was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $79,000
(AP) – Two Missouri men who robbed people responding to phony Craigslist ads were sentenced to federal prison. Federal prosecutors said 27-year-old Thomas Thorpe, of Kansas City, was sentenced Tuesday to 27 years in prison, while 23-year-old
A Harrison man, 36-year-old Matthew Jay Bolen, who is accused of killing his estranged wife has been officially charged with capital murder and kidnapping. According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, the charges were filed Monday in Boone
Listen: right-click to download mp3 The Baxter County Quorum Court was introduced to the newly hired Human Resources Director during its regular session Tuesday evening. Ryan Robb, who for the last 16 years has worked
Two Harrison residents have been charged with felony theft theft of mail following their arrest for domestic battery in Newton County. Boone County Sheriff Mike Moore says Mark Vanderpool and Colista Turner were transported to the Boone
Across the country students and teachers are celebrating February as Career and Technical Education Month. As part of the month long celebration, the week of the 5th through the 11th will honor the students and advisors of
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONCharlotte 111, Brooklyn 107Houston 128, Orlando 104Portland 114, Dallas 113NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECalgary 3, Pittsburgh 2 (SO)Washington 5, Carolina 0NY Rangers 4, Anaheim 1Buffalo 5, San
The Bridges Program of Mountain Home Public Schools will be offering free haircuts to all students at Nelson Wilks Herron School Thursday evening from 4 to 6 during parent teacher conferences. Jill Czanstkowski director of the Bridges
Mountain Home High School will host the third annual Empty Bowls to Feed the Hungry soup dinner to benefit the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas Thursday evening from 4 to 7 in the high school cafeteria.
iStock/Thinkstock(HENRYETTA, Okla.) — In the iconic 1984 film Footloose, a small town’s youth are at odds with lawmakers who uphold a local law banning dancing and rock music. Well, fast forward 32 years to the present —
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ Nolan Cressler scored 13 points to lead five players in double figures as Vanderbilt shot 52.2 percent (24 of 46) on its way to a 72-59 win over Arkansas on Tuesday night.
Basketball and bowling make up the local Wednesday schedule. The postseason begins for the Mountain Home High School bowling teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be in Cabot for the 7A/6A-Central Conference Tournament. Action begins at
Basketball and bowling make up the local Wednesday schedule. The postseason begins for the Mountain Home High School bowling teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be in Cabot for the 7A/6A-Central Conference Tournament. Action begins at
The Yellville-Summit High School boys’ basketball team picked up another 4A/3A-2 district victory on Tuesday by defeating Valley Springs 67-41. Cameron Curtis led the Panthers with 24 points, and Seth Evans added 16. For the Tigers, Daulton
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ Arkansas coach Bret Bielema has announced the hiring of former New York Jets assistant John Scott Jr. as the new defensive line coach for the Razorbacks. Scott Jr. replaces former Arkansas defensive
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump made the claim on Tuesday that the murder rate in the U.S. is the highest it’s been “from 45 to 47 years” — a claim that isn’t backed up by data
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams split their games at home Tuesday night against Morrilton in 6A/5A-2 District action. The Lady Bombers posted a 53-30 win. Morrilton scored the game’s first two points then Mountain
Simone Joyner/Redferns via Getty ImagesLeonard Cohen may have passed away in November, but the acclaimed Canadian singer/songwriter will be vying for four honors this April at the 2017 Juno Awards, his home country’s equivalent of the Grammys.
Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images; Arthur RosatoThe lineup of speakers at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival has been announced, and the list includes Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood and ex-Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar. Fleetwood will participate
Sony LegacyWillie Nelson has postponed three shows at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace because he’s under the weather. The concerts at the Bakersfield, California honky tonk were set to take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. While
iStock/Thinkstock(STATE COLLEGE, Pa.) — Authorities in State College, Pennsylvania, are still investigating the weekend death of a college student and trying to uncover why it took fraternity members nearly 12 hours to report that they’d found him
Stan Grossfeld/The Boston Globe via Getty Images(BOSTON) — Snow and rain didn’t stop hundreds of thousands New England Patriots fans from celebrating the team’s Super Bowl victory. Joyous fans flocked to Boston for Tuesday’s Super Bowl parade,
ABCNews.com(WASHINGTON) — The Army Corps of Engineers told Congress it intends to grant an easement to allow for the completion of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), according to a statement from the Army. The pipeline has
ABC/Mark LevineIt looks like Sam Hunt may have the biggest hit of his career so far with “Body Like a Back Road.” In its first week of release, the song shot to #1 on the digital charts, moving 61,000
Verve Label GroupStart spreading the news! Barry Manilow will release a brand-new album paying tribute to his hometown, New York City, on April 21. This Is My Town: Songs of New York is a song cycle mixing
Entertainment OneChickenfoot‘s upcoming Best + Live compilation, which will be released on March 10, kicks off with the rock supergroup’s first new song in more than five years, “Divine Termination.” Now, fans can check out the hard-pounding
AMOS GUMULIRA/AFP/Getty ImagesA few weeks ago, Madonna issued a statement denying that she was in the African country of Malawi to adopt more children. At the time, she said, “The rumors of an adoption process are untrue.”
The vehicle used by a man wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting incident in Peel early Tuesday morning has been recovered, but the suspect, John Jeanquart, is still at large, according to the Marion County
ABC/Image Group LA As we count down the days to this Sunday’s Grammys, the performance lineup is filling up. Best New Artist nominee Kelsea Ballerini is set to make her Grammy debut, alongside fellow nominee Maren Morris, who’ll perform with Alicia
ABC/Image Group LAThe Super Bowl may not have ended so well for the Atlanta Falcons, but it turned out to be pretty lucky for Thomas Rhett. The Georgia native found out he’s earned the seventh #1 of his
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office(NEW YORK) — A manhunt is intensifying in the Southeast for alleged killer William “Billy” Boyette and his alleged accomplice Mary Rice, who are on the run and considered armed and dangerous after the
(AP) The suspected getaway driver for a Leachville woman who pleaded guilty to killing a rural grocery store manager in northeast Arkansas has also pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Prosecutor Scott Ellington tells the Jonesboro Sun 53-year-old
(AP) Two students in Conway have been arrested over the past week for reportedly making threats against local schools on social media. Conway police say the two incidents aren't connected. On Monday, police arrested a 14-year-old boy
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The final audience figures for Sunday’s Super Bowl are in, and while the New England Patriots turned in a spectacular performance, the broadcast didn’t. Fox’s broadcast of Super Bowl LI, in which the Patriots
Country stars Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood have joined forces and produced a new single titled “The Fighter”. It features a pop vibe with futuristic-like sounds effects. Listen to it here and share your thoughts. Keith Urban
Willie Nelson has been canceling shows lately due to an undisclosed illness. This week he canceled three shows scheduled at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield California. Willie Nelson Cancels Three Shows in Bakersfield, Calif. Via tasteofcountry.com
Slate Creek RecordsEven though Don Williams retired last year, a who’s-who of country artists is keeping his musical legacy alive with a new tribute album that comes out this spring. Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Lady Antebellum, Chris and Morgane Stapleton, Pistol Annies, Trisha Yearwood, Alison
ABC/Adam TaylorU2 leads an acclaimed collection of artists featured on a 2005 Leonard Cohen documentary being released on Blu-ray for the first time. Narrated by the late singer-songwriter himself, Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man offers insight into
Comstock/Thinkstock Named the CMA’s Male Vocalist of the Year in 1978, this 2010 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee scored at least one major hit every year between 1974 and 1991. Can you name him? ANSWER: Don Williams.
Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images(NEW ORLEANS) — The New Orleans Pelicans are said to be working on a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers to acquire center Jahlil Okafor. Sources tell ESPN the two teams are in advanced
Hemera/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — At least 23 U.S. states are under winter weather alerts and a tornado watch has been issued for parts of the southeast as most of the country braces for severe weather this week. “We
The Bull Shoals Budget Committee will meet Wednesday morning at 9 at Bull Shoals City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images(BOSTON) — After 10 seasons together, the Boston Bruins have parted ways with head coach Claude Julien. The team announced on Tuesday it had relieved Julien, 56, of his duties. #NHLBruins
The Donald W. Reynolds Library is hosting Story Time on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:30 or 11:30. Each week features a new theme that includes stories followed by a craft. Wednesday, Febuary 8th and Saturday Febuary
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Word-lovers rejoice: Merriam-Webster added more than 1,000 words to the dictionary Tuesday, with entries from all corners of the English language. New words in the realms of science, sports, technology, slang and more have
Boston Bruins have fired the Stanley Cup-winning coach Claude Julien after the team was in danger of missing the playoffs for its third straight season. Boston Bruins fire coach Claude Julien Via www.foxsports.com BOSTON (AP) The Boston
Two New England Patriots have said they will skip the team’s White House visit. Tight end Martellus Bennett and defensive back Devin McCourty stated they will not be attending the tradition photo-op with the President. Patriots star
Marion County Sheriff officers are searching for a man wanted for questioning in regard to an apparent shooting during a domestic disturbance in Peel at 3:40 Tuesday morning. An unidentified 44-year-old woman was taken to the hospital
Maxine Waters , a California Congresswoman, tweeted that she wanted to lead Trump into impeachment. Waters: Trump: ‘leading himself’ to impeachment Via rss.cnn.com 02/06/2017 12:33 PM
Marion County Sheriff Clinton Evans is on his way to meet with Criminal Investigation Division Officers regarding an apparant shooting involving at least two people, one victim and one suspect in Peel. Acccording to a spokesperson
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockNewcomer Adam Craig made his Grand Ole Opry debut this past Saturday night, performing his new single, “Just a Phase,” on the iconic stage. Jason Aldean’s “Lights Come On,” Granger Smith’s “Backroad Song” and Cole Swindell’s “Middle of a Memory”
ABC/Image Group LA Obviously, next Sunday is very significant for Kelsea Ballerini because she’s nominated for the prestigious all-genre Best New Artist award at the Grammys. But it’s also a day that looms large for another reason: it’s the
Mike Pont/Getty ImagesHaving finally made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, power pop legends Cheap Trick are ramping up their recording schedule. In a Twitter post Monday, the group announced, “We’ve been in the
The National Weather service in Little Rock issued a tornado warning at 1:09 Tuesday morning for Northwestern Izard County, East central Baxter County and Southwestern Fulton County. Radar indicated rotation over Norfork, nine miles south of Mountain
moodboard/Thinkstock(CASA GRANDE, Ariz.) — It looks just like the opening of I Dream of Jeannie. ABC station KNXV-TV in Phoenix reports that people traveling east on Interstate 10 in Casa Grande, Arizona were baffled by the site
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (AP) – The Walton Family Foundation is sending $750,0 to a loan fund to increase business lending in parts of the Arkansas and Mississippi Delta regions. The money was loaned to Southern Bancorp Community
TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) – A consolidated federal lawsuit stemming from a 2010 flood at Albert Pike Recreation Area that killed 20 people is now pending before a judge. The Texarkana Gazette reports U.S. District Judge Susan Hickey
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas House says judges in the state's courtrooms should use only American-based laws when making decisions, despite complaints that the proposal addresses a problem that doesn't exist. The bill by Rep.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An effort to build a satanic monument near the Arkansas Capitol would effectively be blocked unless lawmakers approve the statue under a measure that's advancing in the Legislature. The bill that passed
(AP) – Local Senators Scott Flippo, Missy Irvin and Linda Collins-Smith collectively voted against Senate Bill 140 Monday. The majority of the Arkansas Senate has approved the measure aimed at forcing Amazon to begin collecting state
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONIndiana 93, Oklahoma City 90LA Lakers 121, NY Knicks 107Cleveland 140, Washington 135 (OT)Utah 120, Atlanta 95Toronto 118, LA Clippers 109Detroit 113, Philadelphia 96New Orleans
(AP) – A victims’ support group that helped force the Roman Catholic Church to confront the problem of child-molesting priests is going through upheaval of its own, including the resignations of two top leaders and a potentially
(AP) – A Missouri man whose 8-year-old granddaughter died in a car wreck when he let her drive him home from church has been sentenced to one year of probation. Dennis Meers, of St. Joseph, was sentenced
(AP) – Passage of a right-to-work bill isn’t the end of Missouri Republicans’ efforts to regulate labor unions. Proposals up for debate in the House and Senate would require public workers to annually opt-in instead of opt-out
(AP) – A resident in a Bolivar long-term care facility has been sent to a hospital after receiving burns from a fire in the building. Citizens Memorial Hospital officials tell KOLR-TV that the fire was reported early
(AP) – The Missouri Highway Patrol has just appointed its first female superintendent in its 85-year history. The News Tribune reports 53-year-old Lt. Col. Sandra Karsten was named the patrol’s 23rd superintendent Wednesday. She will hold
(AP) – A Topeka man was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for conspiring to operate an interstate sex trafficking business. U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said in a news release that 40-year-old Barry M. Johnson
(AP) – Republican Gov. Eric Greitens is about to make Missouri the 28th state to ban mandatory union fees Greitens plans to sign the right-to-work bill into law Monday then travel around the state announcing his support
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Jalen Jackson had 14 points as Arkansas-Little Rock rolled in the second half to beat Appalachian State 69-62 on Monday night to halt a four-game losing skid. UALR made 25 field
In high school basketball Monday night, the Gainesville girls opened play in the Lady Tiger Invitational Tournament in Seymour with a 61-30 win over the Logan-Rogersville J.V. team. The Lady Bulldogs improve to 21-1 on the
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams get back to district play on Tuesday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers return to the home floor for the first time in nearly a week and a half as they
(JONESBORO) The Arkansas State mens basketball team collected a 67-57 win over Coastal Carolina Monday night at the Convocation Center, running its Sun Belt Conference winning streak to a school-record-tying seven games. Led by four players
High school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule. Flippin hosts Western Grove, Yellville-Summit travels to Valley Springs, Bakersfield’s boys entertain Alton, the Gainesville boys are home against Fordland, Lutie makes the trip to Forsyth to face
A Brockwell woman who came to the Izard County clerk’s office to pay fines was arrested for stealing the clerk’s wallet. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says 53 year old Latisha Darlene Hendee was charged with theft
Two Lawrence County men were arrested in Izard County on charges, according to Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence. Twenty-five year old Corey Austin Mayes of Black Rock was arrested Wednesday when he appeared in circuit court with
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6 in the second floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the meeting’s agenda include ordinances to establish a fee to be
The Marion County Personnel Committee will meet Tuesday evening at 5 at the Marion County Courthouse annex. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Peel man, 39-year-old Lance Dell, was arrested recently on felony drug and firearms possession after an alleged drug transaction in Yellville. According to Marion County Sheriff Clinton Evans and Flippin Police Chief Dusty Smith, the arrest
A felony search warrant for delivery of methamphetamine and unlawful use of a communication device was recently executed at the residence of 55-year-old Mike Shelton, of Yellville, resulting in his arrest. 28-year-old Jessica Plant and 29-year-old Bayle
Makerspace in Studio 300 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County allows local residents to come together to work on projects together or individually. On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons Makerspace will offer Make it at
The Donald W. Reynolcs Library serving Baxter County is inviting anyone in seventh through 12th grades to join the Teen Music Club. The meeting will be held Tuesday evening beginning at five. This month, the meeting will
The Baxter County Library Gassville Branch is hosting a book club called the Milk and Cookies Club, for children in grades 1 through 3, on Tuesday afternoons at 4. Children will enjoy milk and cookies while a
ABCNews.com(HOUSTON) — Phillip Rhodes, the inspirational coach who was surprised with a trip to Super Bowl LI, had the time of his life yesterday thanks to the students and athletes whose lives he’s changed. “I appreciate everything
BMLGNewcomer Brett Young will make his national TV debut this Thursday, as he performs his #1 hit, “Sleep Without You,” on NBC’s Today Show. You can catch Brett during the 10 a.m. hour hosted by Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford. Later in the
Sam Erickson/44 PicturesR&B legends and Grammy winners Kool and the Gang top the list of performers at the official after-party for this year’s Grammy Awards. Dubbed the 2017 Grammy Celebration, the event takes place at the Los Angeles
Shervin LainezBlack Crowes spin-off band The Magpie Salute has announced several far-flung concert dates. The group is set for a three-night stand at London venue Under the Bridge, April 12-14. They’ve also scheduled a July 28 show
Arkansas head football coach Bret Bielema was in Mountain Home Monday evening and was the guest speaker at the Baxter County Razorback Club’s banquet at The Sheid on the campus of ASU Mountain Home. There have been
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — There is an increasing concern that America’s airports are vulnerable to “insider threats” by would-be “lone wolf” attackers with access to secure areas, according to a new report by the House Homeland Security Committee.
Emily Molli/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Army Corps of Engineers could reach a decision as early as this week on whether to grant an easement to the Dakota Access pipeline, according to an attorney for the
WABC-TV(NEW YORK) — Twenty-year-old Chanel Lewis, the Brooklyn man accused of murdering Queens jogger Karina Vetrano, allegedly gave two videotaped confessions in which he said he “lost it” and choked her to death, according to an official
This Tuseday at 4 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library, there will be a Cell Phone and Tablet Question and Answer Session. Bring in any tablet or cell phone and get some hands-on help from teen volunteers.
Local firefighters were busy Monday on the scene of two fires in rural Baxter County. A spokesperson from the Baxter County 911 office says crews from the Tracy Area Volunteer Fire Department returned to a residence on
iStock/Thinkstock(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Iraqi citizen Fuad Sharef Suleman and his family landed in Nashville, Tennessee, Sunday night to start a new life, more than a week after they were barred from entering the United States because of
Capitol NashvilleIt’s already been nominated for a CMA award and been a hit down under, and now Keith Urban‘s duet with Carrie Underwood is getting released as a single in the States. Keith and Carrie will debut “The Fighter” for
SonyThe final three tracks recorded during sessions for David Bowie’s Blackstar album will be soon be available on CD and vinyl. The No Plan EP, featuring the songs “No Plan,” “Killing a Little Time” and “When I
BMLGBrantley Gilbert’s new album, The Devil Don’t Sleep, bows at #1 this week on the country albums chart, scoring a big debut on the Billboard 200 tally as well. The Georgia native’s latest effort moved 77,000 units
SAFIN HAMED/AFP/Getty Images(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Iraqi citizen Fuad Sharef Suleman and his family landed in Nashville, Tennessee, Sunday night to start a new life, more than a week after they were barred from entering the United States
A vehicle reported stolen to Mountain Home Police Friday night was recovered Saturday in Lake Norfork. Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel says a local business says a local business reported the 2004 GMC Denali was left
A Mountain Home man who has been charged in connection with eight separate cases including possession of drugs, residential burglary and theft of property, was arrested again Saturday on drug charges following a traffic stop. Mountain Home
