Dennis LeupoldMariah Carey is heading back to Sin City for a brand-new residency. The show, called The Butterfly Returns, will be a more intimate performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. It’ll kick off July 5 with
ST. LOUIS (AP) The man who delivered the first of two $50,000 payments to the attorney for the ex-husband of the woman involved in an affair with Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is a political newspaper publisher who’s been
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) The Missouri House has voted to legalize medical marijuana. The bill is partially a response to ballot initiatives that aim to give voters the opportunity to legalize medical marijuana outside of the Legislature’s control.
iStock/Thinkstock(BOSTON) — Hackers infiltrated a small Massachusetts city’s school computers, then swiped the data only to return it for $10,000 in bitcoin. The Leominster Public Schools were broadsided when they learned of the extortion payment to regain
ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood sang the national anthem for the Nashville Predators on Sunday, before her husband Mike Fisher helped lead Music City’s hockey team to victory over the Winnipeg Jets in double overtime. Thanks to a
A suspect in an Ozark County murder was located in Florida after going on the run. Ozark County Sheriff Darrin Reed said Tuesday 32-year-old Tyler Rynard of Squires was arrested without incident by U.S. Marshals in Orlando.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) An Arkansas Education Department official has ordered a school district to take back a 15-year-old student accused of posting a photo of him holding a gun. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the decision last
The accomplishments of students at Mountain Home Kindergarten and Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary School were in the spotlight Tuesday morning. Arkansas Education Commissioner and former state senator Johnny Key was joined by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Ivy Pfeffer, Assistant Commissioner
Alan Silfen/Courtesy of JCPenneyLionel Richie wants to say “Hello” to your bedroom and bathroom. The American Idol judge and iconic singer is teaming with JCPenney for an exclusive home collection, which he designed. The collection is described
ABC/Image Group LALady Antebellum in no stranger to winning Grammy, CMA and ACM Awards, but when the 2018 Tonys are handed out this summer in New York City, the trio could take home an equally prestigious prize
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) A Republican gubernatorial candidate in Arkansas says her campaign has temporarily suspended a “gun giveaway promotion” for contributions and will resolve questions about its legality. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the suspension of Jan
Baxter County Judge – Republican Justice of the Peace – District 2 Justice of the Peace – District 7 Constable District 1 – Republican Constable District 10 – Republican Constable District 11 – Republican Norfork School Board
Masterworks BroadwayAerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, as well as Cyndi Lauper and her longtime songwriting collaborator Rob Hyman, are nominated for the 2018 Tony Awards, thanks to their work on the soundtrack for SpongeBob SquarePants: The
(NEW YORK) — Gabrielle Platt has starred in para-cycling and wheelchair basketball and is now training to face the top players in the world. Platt is a Paralympic Games hopeful, looking to earn a spot on Team
Mercury NashvilleUSA Network is currently casting a new country music talent show that’ll be hosted by Shania Twain and Jake Owen. Titled Real Country, the competition will give up-and-coming acts the chance to compete for a spot
Paul McCartney has confirmed his first concert of 2018, a headlining appearance the 17th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival this October at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The event is scheduled to take place October 5-7
ABC/Image Group LA On the heels of winning Album of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Chris Stapleton’s From A Room: Volume 1 has now been certified platinum for sales of a million copies.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A mysterious breakup may have sparked the “Golden State Killer” suspect’s anger against women, according to an investigator on the case. During one attack on July 5, 1978, the serial burglar, rapist and killer
ABC/Randy HolmesWhen Russell Dickerson arrived at the party Monday in Nashville to celebrate his first #1, “Yours,” he was driving the reward he bought himself to mark the occasion: a vintage SUV. “I’ve just always loved the
Comstock/ThinkstockFormer San Quentin inmate Merle Haggard scored his first #1 in 1967, with this biographical song that was written by the parents of 1971 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Lynn Anderson. Can you name it? ANSWER:
Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — In her first interview since she took the podium at the White House Correspondents’ dinner this weekend, Michelle Wolf defended her scathing jokes about politicians, the media and the press secretary, saying, “I
Credit: Danny Clinch Bruce Springsteen has an Oscar and 20 Grammys, and now he’s going to add a Tony Award to his collection. The Tony Award nominations were announced this morning, and among the honorees will be
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Saturday’s sports events: AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Cleveland 7 Texas 5 Final Boston 10 Kansas City 6 Final Tampa Bay 3 Detroit 2 Final Toronto 7 Minnesota 5 Final Houston 2 N-Y Yankees 1
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Police in Tennessee used a stun gun on a hospital nurse who they say refused to comply when medical officials asked him to leave the facility’s emergency room, according to court documents. Roger Davis,
HOUSTON, Mo. (AP) – A southern Missouri teenager is facing misdemeanor charges after he and a friend allegedly threw a puppy to its death from a fire lookout tower. Texas County authorities say 17-year-old Taylor DeWolfe of Houston was charged
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas officials are asking the state’s highest court to allow them to enforce a voter ID law in the May 22 primary despite a judge blocking the measure and calling it unconstitutional.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A strong and slow-moving storm system has already brought a first round of severe weather to the Great Plains. Another round will bring an increased threat of severe weather, including tornadoes, to more heavily
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The Puerto Rico Governor’s Office announced on Monday that the island will be receiving $589 million in federal disaster assistance from the U.S. Department of Education as the island continues to recover from the
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Supreme Court has halted a fourth judge’s ruling exempting some farmers from the ban of an herbicide that took effect last week. Justices on Monday stayed a Clay County judge’s order prohibiting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A legislative report says a woman with whom Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens acknowledged having a consensual affair told prosecutors he coaxed her into unwanted sexual activity as she was crying “like a wounded little animal
A resolution supporting the controversial C&H Hog Farm in Newton County is on the Baxter County Quorum Court’s brief agenda Tuesday evening at 6:00.The non-binding resolution is sponsored by District 11 Justice of the Peace Ty Chapman
Hackler Intermediate EAST students and a team of fifth graders will recognize Arbor Day Wednesday morning by giving away more than 100 hardwood trees to community members. Information books about trees will also be provided. The tree
An Izard County man, 35-year-old Jimmy Lewallen of Melbourne, has been charged with felony battery and numerous misdemeanor offenses following an altercation resulting in him kicking out the glass of a patrol car.According to the probable cause
A Marion County man, 60-year-old Lee L. Gibson of Flippin, charged with the felony offense of distributing, possessing or viewing of matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child has had his ankle monitor restriction removed. While
Other than a round of severe weather that affected the area on Friday the 13th, the weather in April was pretty tame in the Twin Lakes Area with slightly above normal rainfall, although two new record low
Cotter School Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year is underway and continues through Thursday. Hours for registration are 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Cotter Elementary School office. In order to be considered fully enrolled
The Arkansas Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation Commission approved over $42 million in state aid to assist in funding 29 school building improvement projects across the state including two in Boone County. The Valley
Three Baxter County men have been arrested by the Cotter Police Department after the vehicle they were traveling in became disabled at a city intersection. According to the probable cause affidavit, the three arrested were 42-year-old Alexander
Rowland Mitchell of Midway, who was the only person arrested during the annual marijuana eradication operation in the county last year, was rearrested earlier this year on drug-related charges. He appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday
Three local residents were recognized among Arkansas State University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions’ outstanding students during its annual Convocation of Scholars honors program. Outstanding students were selected by faculty in the individual degree programs to
The American Red Cross has announced its official donation dates and locations for the month of May, and eligible donors are encouraged to give blood. Upcoming donation opportunities are from Tuesday through the 25th. Locations in Baxter
ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley penned his latest top ten hit, “Woman, Amen,” with Josh Kerr, one of the co-writers behind his 2014 #1, “Drunk on a Plane.” “Josh… brought that idea to me,” Dierks recalls, “And I
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockEric Church is set to play the Ohana Festival September 28-30 in Dana Point, California. Eddie Vedder, Mumford & Sons, Beck, and Norah Jones are also part of the diverse lineup. Newcomer Ryan Kinder heads out
Courtesy Live NationTwo big acts teaming up for a joint tour? That’s not new. But two acts recording and releasing a brand new song together before that joint tour? That’s new. Daryl Hall & John Oates and
Kevin Winter/Getty Images U2‘s eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE North American Tour 2018 kicks off tomorrow night in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a tour insider says we should expect some older, rare songs from the band’s catalog. “They’ve certainly rehearsed
The postseason continues for Mountain Home High School’s baseball, softball and soccer teams Tuesday as all will compete in the semifinals of the 6A-East Conference Tournament. The Lady Bombers’ soccer team will once again have home field
The high school baseball regular season continues in Missouri. On the local level, Bakersfield hosts Cabool for a Senior Night doubleheader, and Gainesville entertains Ava. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Sparked by a trio of multi-hit performances and another strong outing in the circle, the 16th-ranked University of Arkansas softball team tallied a 7-1 win Monday evening over Ole Miss to complete the programs
After a day off Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals begin a seven-game homestand Tuesday night against the Chicago White Sox. The Cardinals are 15-12 on the season and in fourth place in the National League Central, but
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Immigrants from that caravan that crossed Mexico and drew the attention of President Donald Trump have arrived at a U.S. border post – and are trying to seek asylum. But what happens once they do
iStock/Thinkstock(PHOENIX) — “Now it comes down to the hard work of being a citizen, an active, engaged citizen,” Joe Thomas, president of the Arizona Education Association, told the striking teachers from a stage in front of the
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The number of sexual assaults in the military reported by victims increased to 6,769 in 2017, a 10 percent increase over the numbers for 2016 and the largest percentage increase in four years, the Pentagon
iStock/Thinkstock(SANTA MONICA, Calif.) — A Brazilian surfer has been credited with riding the largest wave ever surfed. Rodrigo Koxa was honored at the World Surf League’s Big Wave Awards in Santa Monica, California, for navigating a monstrous
© Grand Ole Opry/Photo by Chris Hollo For the second year in a row, Blake Shelton will play the Grand Ole Opry on the Thursday night of CMA Fest. Luke Combs, Josh Turner and Country Music Hall-of-Famers
Sacramento Police Department(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — “Going to kill you … going to kill you … going to kill you.” Those are the words heard on a chilling 1977 phone call that is believed to have been made
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri’s attorney general is reviewing Republican Gov. Eric Greitens’ social media use following questions about compliance with the Sunshine law. Fellow Republican Attorney General Josh Hawley previously said that Greitens’ Twitter and Facebook
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) A former southwest Missouri school employee won’t serve more time for sexually abusing two boys on a school bus as it was headed to a Springfield zoo. The Springfield News-Leader reports that 28-year-old Garrett Stark
Courtesy Nonesuch RecordsRobert Plant has uploaded a new video for “The May Queen,” from his album Carry Fire. The clip is a live take on the song by Plant’s band, the Sensational Space Shifters, at their November
ABC/Image Group LAKenny Chesney’s new album, Songs for the Saints, is coming July 27. Having just launched his Trip Around the Sun trek a couple weekends ago, the new project reflects what’s been going on in the
A Mountain Home man, 59-year-old Gary Webb, sustained moderate injuries in a motorcycle accident Sunday in Taney County. Hometown Daily News, citing a Missouri Highway Patrol report, says the accident occurred around 2:10 Sunday afternoon on Highway
MONETT, Ark. (AP) Authorities say an Arkansas man who was being investigated after alleging he tracks Bigfoot for the U.S. government has been arrested on a child porn charge. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that 46-year-old Keith Barnes
CENTRAL CITY, Ark. (AP) A woman in northwest Arkansas alleges she was harassed after filing a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act. The Southwest Times Record reports that Central City City Councilwoman Tonya Fagan filed
Leah Nunez(WALNUT, Calif.) — He may not have a future in baseball, but he might have a bright future in comedy! Lennox Salcedo, 3, was playing a baseball game in the Walnut Pony Baseball League in Walnut,
iStock/Thinkstock(SEDONA, Ariz.) — As the massive Tinder Fire continues to grow, burning more than 8,600 acres in Coconino County, Arizona, thousands have been evacuated. The wildfire started on Friday and has destroyed almost 100 structures, including homes,
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Andrew Potter/AXS TVSaturday night’s alright for a “Saturday Stack” from Elton John. AXS TV will give Sir Elton the Stack treatment next Saturday, May 12, when the network presents a curated back-to-back lineup of live performances and
A Mountain Home teenager was injured in a one-vehicle accident in Ozark County Sunday afternoon. Sixteen-year-old Autumn McFarland was taken to Baxter Regional Medical Center by ambulance with what were termed moderate injuries by the Missouri Highway
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A third-party genealogy database was a critical resource for the arrest in a cold case that stumped California law enforcement for decades. But the use of family members’ DNA without their consent to find
Tim Mosenfelder/WireImageBonnie Raitt has canceled the first leg of her upcoming tour with James Taylor due to health reasons. A statement posted on her official website reads, “We are extremely sorry to announce that Bonnie Raitt will
Allister AnnEven though there was snow on the ground and the temperature was in the thirties, nearly 44,000 fans still turned out to see Kenny Chesney this weekend in Wisconsin. The crowd at Miller Stadium in Milwaukee
Big MachineAbout five years ago, Taylor Swift and Pat Monahan, the lead singer of rock band Train, co-wrote a song called “Babe,” which was never released. This past fall, Taylor offered the song to Sugarland, for their
John ShearerBob Dylan is launching a whiskey brand. The singer will join the celebrity spirits market with Heaven’s Door, a trio of American whiskeys set to include a Tennessee bourbon, a straight rye and a double-barrel whiskey.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Saturday’s sports events: INTERLEAGUE Final Cincinnati 8 Minnesota 2 —— AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Boston 4 Tampa Bay 3 Final Baltimore 5 Detroit 3 Final Toronto 7 Texas 2 Final Seattle 10 Cleveland 4 Final Houston
Stuart LevineThe Tedeschi Trucks Band has announced their eight annual residency at New York City’s legendary Beacon Theatre. The band — led by husband and wife team Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks — will return to the
John Russell/NHLI via Getty ImagesCarrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher may be just what the Nashville Predators need to make another run for hockey’s Stanley Cup. Fisher came out of retirement to play for the Preds again
Two Sulphur, Louisiana residents were killed when the motorcycle they were on was hit by a vehicle in Searcy County Saturday afternoon. According to the Arkansas State Police, 69-year-old Mark Guillory and 61-year- old Pamela Guillory were
ABC/Randy HolmesWhen you hear Ashley McBryde‘s breakthrough hit, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega,” you might assume it’s based entirely on the personal experience of the singer. But that wasn’t the case, and in fact, it wasn’t
Comstock/ThinkstockTwenty-four years ago this month, this triple-platinum album by Reba McEntire was released. Can you name this album, which features the #1 hit “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter?” ANSWER: Read My Mind. Copyright © 2018, ABC
The Mountain Home Twin Lakers semi-pro basketball team suffered its first league loss of the season as they fell to the Rock City Nine 108-102. Preston Groesbeck led Mountain Home with 23 points, Jarvis Ricks and Treysen
Sarasota Police Department(NEW YORK) — The cameras were rolling over the weekend as a veteran Florida police officer broke into tears while finishing the last patrol before his retirement. Officer Andre Jenkins, a 30-year veteran with the
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Joseph DeAngelo, the suspected serial rapist and killer known as the “Golden State Killer,” was caught off guard when he was taken into custody at his California home on April 24, decades
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — An active jet stream is setting up an active storm pattern that will move over the U.S. heartland and produce multiple days of severe weather starting Monday and continuing through Wednesday. Ahead of the
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Democratic race for a U.S. House seat in central Arkansas features a state legislator touted by the party’s congressional campaign as its best chance to reclaim the Republican-held district and three
media/02174_graphic-policetape.jpg PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Police have arrested an Arkansas man for murder after authorities say he allegedly shot a man twice in the shoulder as he was fleeing and then held his head underwater until
Mark Makela/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A juror on Bill Cosby’s retrial said it was the comedian’s own words that made him sure beyond a reasonable doubt that Cosby was guilty. “It was his deposition, really,” Harrison Snyder,
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Police say two people have been shot after an argument at a dining and entertainment district across from the stadium where the St. Louis Cardinals play. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that both
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A bill before the Missouri Legislature would ensure that anyone eating in the state would know if their meal contains real meat. The Missouri House on Thursday approved a bill that would
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Lois Riess, the grandmother who stands accused of killing two people, made her first court appearance on Sunday morning in Lee County, Florida, where a judge found probable cause to deny her bond until
Three suspects have now been charged and two others are expected to be charged in the murder of an Ozark County man. Ozark County Sheriff Darrin Reed says 73-year-old Lawrence Clinton Brostedt was killed and his home
The criminal history of Mountain Home resident Zachary Bales is littered with cases involving charges mainly dealing with possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia — but also with a couple of fairly high dollar thefts and one bizarre
The Marion County Quorum Court Procedure and Management Committee will meet Tuesday evening at 5:00. Justice of the Peace and Committee Chairman Raymond Mayo says the main item of business on the agenda is a resolution to
Fulton County Hospital Board members met for their regular monthly meeting April 23rd where member Charles Willet provided a letter of resignation from his position as CEO of the board. Willet asked board member Charles Owens to
A Tecumseh man, 33-year-old Brandon Patterson, has plead guilty to animal abuse stemming from a incident in May 2017 in which he allegedly tortured a dog over a two-day period. The guilty plea to the Class E
Spending in Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home show a negative trend as reflected in the April sales tax numbers recently released by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.In Baxter County, the numbers released
Arkansas Education Commissioner Johnny Key is scheduled to visit Mountain Home Kindergarten and Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary School Tuesday morning. Commissioner Key will be accompanied by Senator Joyce Elliott of Little Rock. Senator Elliott is a retired educator and
Jacob King of Mountain Home was given four years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday on drug-related charges. In early February, a vehicle driven by King was stopped by a Mountain Home
On Tuesday, the Peitz Cancer Support House will welcome Dr. Mark Hammonds of King Dermatology to discuss normal skin changes and those which are cause for concern. The seminar will take place at 12:00 at the Peitz
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockPat Green raised more than $28,000 for the Hurricane Harvey Arts Assistance Grant by selling “Texas on My Mind” t-shirts. The Junior League of Beaumont will distribute the money. If you missed Morgan Wallen and Florida
ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini‘s latest hit is called “I Hate Love Songs,” and Jason Aldean admits that’s a sentiment he mostly shares. The only problem with that scenario? The three-time Entertainer of the Year’s latest #1 hit
Credit: Jeremy Danger Heart continues to be on indefinite hiatus, with both Ann and Nancy Wilson involved in solo projects — but that doesn’t mean that there’s no hope for reuniting the band. As Nancy revealed to
After a weather delay, Lead Hill will again attempt to host the 1A-1 East Conference Tournaments for baseball and softball on Monday. Bruno-Pyatt, Jasper and Shirley will take part in the tournament. Baseball action begins at 12:30,
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. The No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks finished off their third conference series sweep of the year Sunday after enduring a five-run third inning by the Alabama Crimson Tide and, then, completing a three-run comeback, capped
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Behind a home runs from Hannah McEwen and Katie Warrick, the 16th-ranked Razorbacks posted an 8-3 win over Ole Miss Sunday afternoon at Bogle Park. The victory secures Arkansas fourth SEC series win of
PITTSBURGH Nick Kingham accomplished something Sunday that only one major league pitcher had achieved in the past century. In his big league debut, Kingham carried a perfect game into the seventh inning to lead the Pittsburgh
iStock/Thinkstock(MESA, Ariz.) — On most Mondays, Stacy Masciangelo, a teacher in Mesa, Arizona, would be in her classroom teaching 33 junior high school students computer technology with outdated equipment that sometimes takes eight minutes just to log
iStock/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) — Two women fought off an alleged kidnapper in separate incidents in Houston, Texas, authorities said. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is now looking for the man, who was driving a grey Toyota sedan when he
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Something of a mystery has taken root at the White House — an oak tree sapling, planted by President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, has gone missing. The sapling was a
Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images(CLEVELAND) — LeBron James’ perfect record in the first round of the NBA playoffs stays in tact. His 45 points helped lift the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Indiana Pacers 105-101 in Game 7 of their
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Pepper’s very own personal recreation of “The Terminal” is over. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that after a week of fleeting sightings, close calls and mice-free baggage areas, the
iStock/Thinkstock(WEST MEMPHIS, Ark.) — An Arkansas police officer is dead after a fluke incident in which he was struck by a stray bullet while in his home. Capt. Joe Baker, of the West Memphis, Arkansas, police said
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Saturday’s sports events: INTERLEAGUEMinnesota 3, Cincinnati 1 AMERICAN LEAGUEChicago White Sox 8, Kansas City 0Tampa Bay 12, Boston 6Texas 7, Toronto 4Seattle 12, Cleveland 4Detroit 9, Baltimore 5Houston 11, Oakland 0Kansas
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Much of the country is seeing a rather quiet weather weekend. In the wake of a frontal system, much of the Midwest and parts of the Northeast are seeing a chilly spring Sunday morning.
The Mountain Home High School baseball and softball teams clinched state tournament bids Saturday as both began action in the 6A-East Conference Tournament at McClain Park. In baseball, the Bombers shut out Jacksonville 6-0 on Pitts Field.
MH man arrested for allegedly breaking infant daughter’s arms and legs A Mountain Home man, 21-year-old Andrew William Coon, was arrested Friday after allegedly admitting he was responsible for injuries his three-month-old daughter sustained. The Mountain Home
An arrest in Wright County led to the discovery of a deceased Ozark County man. According to Ozark County Sheriff Darrin Reed, 73-year-old Lawrence Clinton Brostedt of the Foil/Squires area is suspected to be the victim of
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. A four-run sixth inning was the difference Saturday night at Baum Stadium as sophomore Jack Kenleys two-out two-RBI single drove in the go-ahead runs to help lead the No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks to a
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Playing in front of the largest home crowd in program history, the 16th-ranked University of Arkansas softball team tallied a 3-0 win Saturday afternoon over Ole Miss. Hannah McEwen and Autumn Buczek each had
Photo courtesy of University of ArkansasARLINGTON, Texas Arkansas running back David Williams became the second Razorback taken in the 2018 NFL Draft when he was selected in the seventh round with the 226th overall pick by
PITTSBURGH (AP) Francisco Cervelli hit his fourth home run of the season as part of a two-RBI effort in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. He hit just five homers in all
The Dallas Cowboys have acquired defensive lineman Jihad Ward from Oakland for receiver and kick returner Ryan Switzer. It’s the second trade of the day for the Cowboys involving a receiver, this time with one leaving instead
(AP) – An off-duty Arkansas police officer has been fatally shot inside his home. Forrest City police spokesman Lt. Eric Varner told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that the officer was shot inside his apartment at a complex in
John Shrum of Gassville entered guilty pleas to charges in two drug-related cases during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. The 30-year-old Shrum was picked up in Gassville in early December last year and in
A second arrest has been made in connect with a burglary and theft at a home in the Fairview area of Marion County. According to the probable cause affidavit, 57-year-old Daniel Leroy Wessels of Flippin has been
The Cotter City Council heard from Saturday Club President Annette Thrasher as she presented a check for $2,426.79 at Thursday evening’s regular monthly meeting. The funds will be used for maintenance of the Walnut Hill Cemetery. The
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs added three more defensive players on the final day of the NFL draft to the three they selected on Day 2. Texas A&M safety Armani Watts went in the fourth round, cornerback
(AP) – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources plans to give $575,000 originally earmarked for two new state parks back to the federal government. The Springfield News-Leader reports that the money intended for Jay Nixon State Park
(AP) – The Missouri Supreme Court says a woman who had an extramarital affair with Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens must turn over her cellphone for a forensic investigation. The Kansas City Star reported Saturday that the high
Mountain Home School’s Annual Fine Arts Festival will take place on Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Mountain Home High School gymnasium. The event is free to the public, and all are invited to view
The Fulton County Fair will host two new digital contests this year, the Video Contest and the Digital Photography Contest. The contests are for sixth through 12th grade students from Salem, Mammoth Spring, Viola, and Highland schools
KTLO, Classic Hits, & The Boot hosted a live, on-location remote at Elmcroft Senior Living this past Saturday, April 28th. The weather was beautiful and we had a fantastic time getting to see everyone! Check out our
iStock/Thinkstock(NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine) — The 29-year-old man accused of gunning down a sheriff’s office corporal in Maine and who evaded authorities for four days has been captured, authorities said on Saturday. John Daniel Williams had been on the
Jason Davis/Getty Images(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — James Shaw Jr., the hero of the April 22 Waffle House shooting, has launched a campaign on a crowdfunding site to raise money for the victims of the deadly attack in a
Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Shaquem Griffin will be reunited with his twin brother in Seattle after the Seahawks drafted the linebacker at No. 141 in the fifth round of the NFL draft.
In December of last year, the United States Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which had an immediate positive impact on the economy in our nation and in Arkansas. But there was more
Sacramento Police Department(SACRAMENTO) — It was a long process to connect the DNA of the unknown “Golden State Killer” to the suspected serial killer and rapist, identified this week as 72-year-old former Police Officer Joseph DeAngelo. Here
Halifax County Sheriff’s Office(ROCKY MOUNT, N.C.) — An 18-year-old Marine who allegedly went AWOL is accused of killing his grandmother, according to North Carolina officials. Sally Copeland Evans, 74, was reported missing on Thursday after family members
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Most of the nation has a quiet weekend ahead with no significant weather impacts in the forecast. A new system will bring some rain and cool conditions in the Northwest this weekend, while
iStock/Thinkstock(MILWAUKEE) — The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office said it will not press charges against two police officers who used their stun guns as many as 18 times in the death of a naked man in the
There will be plenty of action Saturday at McClain Park as the Mountain Home High School baseball and softball teams begin postseason play. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will have home field advantage as the 6A-East Conference
iStock/Thinkstock(JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia) — World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), the powerhouse in professional wrestling, brought its brand of scripted combat to Saudi Arabia on Friday. But despite the glitzy production, it wasn’t without controversy. The event was held
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams began the 6A-East Conference Tournament on a good note Friday night at Bomber Stadium as they were able to sweep Jacksonville. The Lady Bombers began the evening by shutting out
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Friday’s sports events: INTERLEAGUECincinnati 15, Minnesota 9 AMERICAN LEAGUEBaltimore 6, Detroit 0Texas 6, Toronto 4Tampa Bay 4, Boston 3Cleveland 6, Seattle 5Oakland 8, Houston 1Chicago White Sox 7, Kansas
The Mammoth Spring High School baseball team was able to advance to the title game of the 1A-2 North Conference Tournament Friday at Viola. The Bears began the day by eliminating Calico Rock 4-2, and they later
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. With home runs from Dominic Fletcher, Eric Cole, and Casey Martin, coupled with another strong pitching performance from Blaine Knight, the No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks cruised to a 7-3 win to open its series
FRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys took University of Texas offensive lineman Connor Williams in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday night amid questions over how they might fill a hole at tight end if
FRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys drafted a receiver after dumping Dez Bryant. Now the question is whether they will take a tight end with Jason Witten considering retirement after 15 seasons to go into broadcasting. Dallas goes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs selected Ole Miss defensive end Breeland Speaks after trading up to the 46th pick Friday night, ending their long wait to improve their defense in the second round of the
Cynthia Sakian of Cotter, charged with first-degree assault following the death of a patient in a nursing home where she worked after she gave the wrong medication to the woman, has been sentenced to 12 months probation
A Harrison woman, 45-year-old Misty L. Blair, was booked into the Marion County Detention Center Wednesday on felony charges connected to two burglaries in 2010 in Yellville. In both cases, pillow cases were reported missing from beds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) After loading up on defense on Day 2 of the draft, the Kansas City Chiefs will try to plug remaining holes on both sides of the ball on Saturday beginning with the fourth round.
A Marion County man, 62-year-old Cullen Hemphill of Summit, has been charged with four felony offenses following a domestic disturbance in which he is alleged to have threated his wife with waterboarding. According to the probable cause
The Bakersfield community is mourning the loss of former mayor and city council member 65-year-old Al Gargione. The West Plains Daily Quill reports Gargione died Tuesday evening in West Plains. Bakersfield City Clerk Shelly Scott says Gargione’s
A rural Mountain Home man, 47-year-old Lee Edward Willie, was taken into custody Friday afternoon after he was found behind the wheel of a vehicle reported stolen Thursday. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says the pickup truck
The winners of this year’s Mr. and Miss MHHS Award were announced Wednesday during Academy Celebration Day at Mountain Home High School. Twenty female students and 18 male students were interviewed for this year’s competition, but it
PITTSBURGH (AP) Starling Marte’s game-ending single in the 11th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. David Freese drew a one-out walk from rookie Jordan Hicks (1-1), advanced
A report of an alleged domestic violence situation in progress Thursday night has led to the arrest of three area residents. According to Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel, 23-year-old Joseph Rowden and 33-year-old Justin Hickman, both
A felony child molestation charge has been filed in Ozark County against 17-year-old Angus Sowell of Ava. The Ozark County Times reported Thursday Sowell was being held in the Ozark County Jail on a $15,000 cash-only bond.
The Baxter County Fairgrounds is the site for a crawfish boil benefit Sunday afternoon from 1:00 until 5:00. In addition to crawfish, the benefit will also be serving soup and chili, and a silent auction will take
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is joining states from across the nation in April to remind motorists to slow down and be cautious in construction work zones.It is part of a national campaign titled 2018 Work
The Arkansas National Parks Fire Management Group has announced the recipients of the 2018 Rural Fire Readiness (RFR) grant program. The RFR grant program provides funding from the U.S. Department of the Interior, through the National Park
(AP) – Attorneys for a former Arkansas lawmaker accused in an alleged kickback scheme have rested their case, clearing the way for the ex-politician’s co-defendant to begin his defense. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports attorneys finished their defense
(AP) – A judge has denied a request by Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens to prohibit Attorney General Josh Hawley from investigating the governor and a veterans’ charity he founded. The decision Friday by Cole County Circuit Judge
(AP) – A woman who had an extramarital affair with Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is asking the state Supreme Court to allow her to avoid turning over her cellphone for a forensic investigation. The Kansas City Star
Sacramento Police Department(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — The characteristics of the suspected serial rapist and killer known as the “Golden State Killer” — arrested this week decades after the California crime spree — are the perfect fit with the
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas and Arvest Bank reached their goal as they held their third-annual one-day fundraising blitz in Baxter and Marion Counties in support of the Food Bank’s Backpack Program. Friday’s “Feed the
Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — U.S. Olympic silver medalist and professional freestyle skier, Gus Kenworthy, is launching himself into partisan politics. The seven-time world champion first told ABC News that he will be a special
Photo courtesy of Pro Football RumorsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Defensive end Rakeem Nunez-Roches signed his restricted free-agent tender with the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday and will make just under $2 million next season. Nunez-Roches was the Chiefs’
© Grand Ole Opry/Photo by Rachael Black If you’re coming to Nashville for CMA Fest this June, you’d might as well take in a performance of the Grand Ole Opry, too. The world’s longest-running radio show is
ABC(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — The suspected “Golden State Killer” appeared in a Sacramento County, California, court for the first time since he was arrested. Former police officer Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, donned an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs as
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesDespite its impending May 18th release date, Steve Miller says he’s not done putting together his 50th anniversary boxed set. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer tells Pollstar that he’s still reviewing “4,000 pictures
A Lakeview man, 45-year-old Michael Tiskus, has been arrested after Baxter County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call Friday morning of shots being fired in the direction of a residence along County Road 276 and hitting the
Henry DiltzRusty Young has released a video for “My Friend,” a track from his debut solo album, Waitin’ For the Sun. As you might expect, it features two of the Poco guitarist’s friends: his former bandmates Richie
Marion County Sheriffâ??s Office(OCALA, Fla.) — The FBI had the suspect in a Florida school shooting last week on its radar since 2013, new documents show. Sky Bouche, 19, shot a student in the ankle at a
iStock/Thinkstock(MADISON, Wisc.) — Three people have died after the medical helicopter they were on crashed in Wisconsin, according to officials. The medical chopper was returning from dropping a patient off in Madison when it crashed in a
AtlanticMichael Ray’s trying to make a relationship last in his top-20 hit, “Get to You,” and he acts out that same scenario in his new video for the track. As the clip begins, Michael’s at home packing,
Photo courtesy of WikipediaFRISCO, Texas (AP) ESPN is reporting that Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten plans to retire after 15 seasons and join the network as the lead analyst for its “Monday Night Football” broadcast. Citing sources
(AP) _ The Arkansas Supreme Court has agreed to speed up its review of a ruling halting the issuance of the state’s first medical-marijuana growing licenses.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports the high court set an expedited briefing schedule
(AP) _ Arkansas officials are appealing a judge’s order blocking the state from enforcing a voter ID law nearly identical to a measure struck down as unconstitutional four years ago.Secretary of State Mark Martin and Attorney General
ABC/Heidi GutmanNext Wednesday, Sugarland delivers the TV debut of two songs from their new album on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush will perform the lead single, “Still the Same,” as well as the record’s
Baxter County Circuit Court jury members should report for duty Monday morning at 9:00 as originally scheduled. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says if the schedule changes, jurors will be notified. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Helena Christensen The latest video from U2, for “Love Is Bigger than Anything in Its Way,” has been released, and it’s cast almost exclusively with LGBTQ youth. The treatment was directed by Vogue photographer and director David
ABC/Image Group LAWith four words and a photo, Maren Morris announced “she’s ready to record” her sophomore album. In the picture, Maren’s engagement ring and wedding band are prominently displayed, as her hand hides the potential track
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Sacramento Police Department(LOS ANGELES) — Authorities used DNA from one double murder and genealogical websites to track down the suspected serial killer known as the “Golden States Killer,” sources told ABC News, describing it as a long,
UMe Little Steven Van Zandt and his Disciples of Soul are marking the kickoff of their tour this Sunday by dropping a surprise album. It’s appropriately titled SOULFIRE LIVE! — a whopping 24-track live project recorded last
ABCNews.com(NEW YORK) — A small Cessna C402 aircraft veered off of the runway, crashed into trees and burst into flames as it was landing at a Massachusetts airport on Thursday. A group of friends said they were
Clive Arrowsmith/Harrison Family The estate of George Harrison has just launched a new record label. Called HariSongs, the aim of the imprint is “to release the Harrison family archive of Indian Classical and World music and George’s
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — A neighbor who grew up steps away from suspected “Golden State Killer” Joseph DeAngelo describes the accused serial rapist and murderer as “paranoid” and “angry,” recounting the time he says DeAngelo threatened
Big LoudThe debut album from Morgan Wallen, If I Know Me, arrives today, just as his collaboration with Florida Georgia Line is dangerously close to becoming his first top-ten hit. The East Tennessee native readily admits “Up
Comstock/ThinkstockBoth Jessica Lange and Beverly D’Angelo have portrayed this Country Music Hall-of-Famer on the big screen. Can you name the icon who was the subject of Sweet Dreams and a supporting player in Coal Miner’s Daughter? ANSWER:
Heidi Gutman/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Longtime NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw said he “made no romantic overtures” toward a former colleague who told at least two other media outlets he acted inappropriately toward
Epic RecordsShe may no longer be a member of Fifth Harmony, but Camila Cabello has found someone new to harmonize with. She and Kane Brown have now released their duet version of Camila’s pop smash “Never Be
RB/Redferns/Getty ImagesMama Mia! After 35 years, ABBA is back. The good news is that the chart-topping Swedish group has reunited in the studio to record new songs. The bad news is that Anni-Frid, Bjorn, Benny and Agnetha
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Several days of record rainfall combined with melting snow is causing flooding in some New England towns. On Thursday more than 3 inches of rain fell near Bar Harbor, Maine, while Augusta, Maine, saw
(AP) – Arkansas once again has a Ten Commandments monument on its state Capitol grounds less than one year after a man crashed his car into the original display.The monument installed Thursday is flanked by four concrete
(AP) – Enrollees of an Arkansas health care plan will soon need an email account and computer access to keep their coverage.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that some lawmakers expressed concern Wednesday about the Arkansas Works requirement. The
(AP) – Another condemned prisoner wants the Arkansas Supreme Court to void his death sentence.Defense lawyers say Brandon Lacy of Rogers suffers from alcohol-fueled amnesia and received poor legal help while on trial. Lawyers for the state
(AP) – An Arkansas judge has blocked a voter ID law that’s nearly identical to a measure the state’s highest court found unconstitutional about four years ago.Pulaski County Circuit Judge Alice Gray on Thursday granted a preliminary
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens’ appointees to the State Board of Education appear unlikely to be confirmed by the Senate.Fellow Republican Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard on Thursday affirmed that Greitens’ nominee Eddy Justice won’t
(AP) – Missouri’s auditor says she’s turning over records to the FBI and state attorney general related to allegations of conflicts of interest between state agencies and a trucking technology company.Democratic Auditor Nicole Galloway released a report
(AP) – Missouri U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill has voted to confirm CIA Director Mike Pompeo as secretary of state.McCaskill was among several Democratic senators up for re-election in Republican-leaning states to vote for Pompeo Thursday. She had
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams begin their postseason on Friday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers have home field advantage for their openers in the 6A-East Conference Tournament, and both will be paired with Jacksonville. Mountain
Baseball and softball make up part of the local Friday schedule as postseason play continues in Arkansas. The 1A-2 North Conference Baseball Tournament will get underway at Viola after being delayed one day. Norfork and Izard County
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: INTERLEAGUE Final Pittsburgh 1 Detroit 0 —— AMERICAN LEAGUE Final N-Y Yankees 4 Minnesota 3 Final Seattle 5 Cleveland 4 Final Tampa Bay 9 Baltimore 5 Final Boston 5 Toronto
In an effort to removed unwanted, unused, and potentially dangerous controlled substances and over-the-counter medications from households, local law enforcement agencies across the U.S., including Baxter County Sheriff’s Department and the Mountain Home Police Department, are participating
A traffic accident on U.S. Highway 160 Thursday morning in Howell County, five miles west of West Plains, has injured a 19-year-old from Bakersfield and led to charges. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway
A Marion County man, 38-year-old Richard Aaron Gilbert of Flippin, has been charged with a felony count of terroristic threatening, as well as a misdemeanor count of battery, following an incident in which he allegedly threatened to
An air expo is currently being planned for Saturday at the Flippin Airport. Several attractions are scheduled including fly-overs by military planes from nearby bases, drone demonstrations, air medical teams and helicopters on display, a fire department
Dr. Jennifer Wiseman of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), will be speaking at Arkansas State University– Mountain Home (ASUMH) Friday morning from 10:00 until 11:00 and also at 1:00 in the afternoon. Dr. Wiseman’s talks are
The Cotter School Board has accepted the resignations of High School Principal Dan Beckwith and elementary teacher Sue Adkins. The action came during the board’s April session earlier this month. In addition, Nicole Thornton was hired as
The Flippin School Fine Arts Extravaganza, featuring over 700 student artworks from grades K-12, continues a display Friday morning from 8:00 until 5:00 in the evening for public viewing in the Flippin High School gymnasium.An awards ceremony
The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Wiggins Battery and the Baxter County Historical Society will gather at the Mountain Home Cemetery Saturday morning at 10:00 for the annual Confederate Memorial Day service. The
The 37th annual Northern Arkansas District Spring Junior Livestock Show will be held Saturday at the Baxter County Fairgrounds in Mountain Home. The horse show will be at the Bar None Cowboy Church in Midway Saturday. The
The Mountain Home Friday Night Block Party is kicking off its 2018 season in May with performances on the outdoor stage of the Mountain Home square. The first event will take place on May 11th with featured
It was a doubly sweet night for the Mountain Home High School soccer teams Thursday night at home. They both wrapped up 6A/5A-2 District championships and they both did it by avenging earlier losses to Searcy. The
In high school softball Thursday, Izard County rallied to win their opening game of the 1A-2 North District Softball Tournament at Viola. The Lady Cougars scored three runs in the seventh inning, then got the game winner
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – The Detroit Lions have selected Arkansas center Frank Ragnow with the No. 20 overall pick in the NFL draft, hoping to give their lackluster running game a boost. Detroit desperately needs to
ABC/Image Group LAGraffiti U is the first album Keith Urban has recorded predominantly in his home studio in Nashville. He admits that likely didn’t affect the album in a huge way — though it may have inspired its
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTrisha Yearwood‘s Summer in a Cup — which you can buy nationwide at Williams Sonoma — is the official cocktail of this weekend’s Stagecoach festival in Indio, California, where she and her husband Garth Brooks will
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. As winners of 15 of their last 16 games at Baum Stadium, the seventh-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks will hope to continue holding home-field advantage this weekend as the Alabama Crimson Tide come to Fayetteville for
Cotter High School’s FBLA Chapter is sponsoring a bingo family fun night Friday evening. Funds are being raised to support 15 students qualifying at state for the national FBLA competition in Baltimore this summer. Doors open at
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: INTERLEAGUE Final Detroit 13 Pittsburgh 10 Final Cleveland 4 Chi Cubs 1 Final Milwaukee 6 Kansas City 2 Final Pittsburgh 8 Detroit 3 AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Houston 5 L-A
Michael Masters/Getty Images(SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.) — Controversy surrounds Milo Yiannopoulos’ speech this evening at the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, after the school was at the center of multiple racially charged incidents in recent
Arkansas men’s basketball coach Mike Anderson and new Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek were in Mounain Home Thursday night as the guest speakers at the Baxter County Razorback Club’s banquet at First United Methodist Church. During a press
ST. LOUIS (AP) Dexter Fowler’s 13th-inning single capped a comeback from a pair of deficits Thursday and gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets. St. Louis trailed 2-0 in the seventh and
ABC/Image Group LAIf two, back-to-back sold-out nights a San Jose’s Rodeo Club weren’t enough, California native Brett Young got an extra surprise Wednesday night: Reps from his record label arrived with a platinum plaque for his most-recent
iStock/Thinkstock(JESSUP, Pa.) — A couple forced to deliver their fourth child at home with the help of a 911 dispatcher on the line recently got to meet the woman they deemed their “real-life hero.” On April 17,
Rebecca Martin, who has a long list of criminal charges related to her involvement in the drug business, was back in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday where she entered a guilty plea in three active cases. Martin
Mark Makela/Getty Images(NORRISTOWN, Pa.) — A Bill Cosby accuser who’d traveled from California to attend the weeks-long trial in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, told ABC News today that she was “elated” after hearing the guilty verdict. “We [accusers]
Mark Makela/Getty Images(NORRISTOWN, Pa.) — After years of innuendo, allegations and ultimately two criminal trials — the second of which ended with a guilty verdict Thursday — Bill Cosby has been convicted on felony sexual assault charges.
iStock/Thinkstock(PARKLAND, Fla.) — More than 500 deputies in Florida have voted that they no longer have confidence in the sheriff who presided over the Valentine’s Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 students
ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — The suspected “Golden State Killer,” believed to have committed 12 murders, at least 50 rapes and multiple home burglaries in the 1970s and 1980s, is now behind bars. The sudden arrest of
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images(NEW YORK)– The parents of Otto Warmbier, the American college student who was imprisoned in North Korea for 17 months, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against North Korea, charging that the regime tortured and
KOMO(GIG HARBOR, Wash.) — A Washington state woman said she was determined to catch the “creeps” who recently burglarized her home and made off with electronics, jewelry, credit cards and even her family letters. Instead of panicking
RCA NashvilleMichael Ray, Granger Smith, Walker Hayes and High Valley will all join Old Dominion on the newest leg of their Happy Endings World Tour. It kicks off October 27 in Roanoke, Virginia, with Canadian duo High
Matt Baron/ShutterstockSir Elton John will give a unusual performance next week: he’ll be reading a bedtime story on a British children’s TV channel. The CBeebies network — think the BBC’s version of Nick Jr. — has asked
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ The Missouri Department of Natural Resources plans to return $575,000 it received for two new state parks to the federal government.The Springfield News-Leader reports the money was earmarked for restoration at Eleven Point State Park
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The Missouri Republican Party is seeking to boot four candidates from the primary ballot, including two Congressional challengers, arguing that they aren’t really members of the GOP.The party filed a formal request
Sacramento Police Department(LOS ANGELES) — The suspected “Golden State Killer” who was arrested this week for killing and raping dozens of California residents decades ago, seemed shocked to find police outside his home, according to Sacramento County
ABCNews.com(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C) — Surveillance video from the Avista Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, captured the near drowning of a 12-year-old boy who was playing in a lazy river. Hotel security footage from the March 19
Sony/Warner Bros.There’s no doubt about it: Ashley McBryde can deliver a spot-on rendition of Cam’s “Diane.” Ashley and two of her bandmates recently recorded their take on the “Burning House” hitmaker’s latest single on their bus, and
Capitol NashvilleKeith Urban’s new album, Graffiti U, comes out on Friday, and ahead of the album’s release, he’s letting his “Horses” run. The Australia superstar shared a clip of the track, which features Canadian guitar-slinger Lindsay Ell,
Nonesuch/Warner Bros. Records“Been there, done that,” said Robert Plant when asked by Mojo magazine about the drug-related deaths of Tom Petty and Prince. No one with even the vaguest knowledge of Led Zeppelin back in the day
J Pat Carter/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — More than 1.4 million public school students were missing classes today as tens of thousands teachers in Arizona and Colorado walked out in a powerful display of frustration over a decade
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The suspected “Golden State Killer” behind serial rapes and murders across California in the 1970s and 1980s has finally been identified. Joseph James DeAngelo, a 72-year-old former police officer, was arrested this
Mark Makela/Getty Images (NORRISTOWN, PA) — It was a long, uphill battle, years in the making, but prosecutors in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, finally won the conviction on felony sexual assault charges of the man once revered as
Jim Spellman/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of FameNext week will mark the arrival of Jonathan Cain‘s autobiography, Don’t Stop Believin’. The Journey keyboardist tells Rolling Stone he was encouraged to write his life story by band
A Marion County woman, 22-year-old Anastasia Weaver of Flippin, has been sentenced to 20 years probation for her role in the death of her toddler daughter. Weaver’s sentence Wednesday in Marion County Circuit Court followed a negotiated
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery is notifying the public a Level 2 registered sex offender has moved again to a new location in the county. Level 2 offenders are at moderate risk to re-offend, justifying community notification.
The Baxter County Election Commission will meet Friday morning at 9:00 for the purpose of testing the county’s voting machines. The commission will meet at the county’s vote center located at 213 South 5th Street. WebReadyTM Powered
ABC/Image Group LAHigh Valley will be hitting the road with Old Dominion this autumn. “Excited to announce that we will be heading out with Old Dominion on The Happy Endings Tour this fall,” brothers Brad and Curtis
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A woman who police say carried out a calculated plan to kill her husband’s mistress brought a trove of items with her including binoculars and ammunition. Jennair Gerardot, 47, of Wilmington, Delaware, knew about
ABC RadioWhen Garth Brooks takes the stage Sunday night to close Stagecoach in Indio, California, it’ll be his first festival appearance since coming out of retirement, and only his third concert of 2018. To say the CMA
Comstock/ThinkstockKnots Landing star Michele Lee played this soon-to-be Country Music Hall-of-Famer in the 1995 CBS-TV movie Big Dreams and Broken Hearts. Can you name her? ANSWER: Dottie West. Copyright © 2018, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
LITTLE ROCK If you want to go after an Arkansas elk, circle May 1 on your calendar. Thats the beginning of the application period for public land permits next fall in the Buffalo River country of
ABC News(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — The sister of a “Golden State Killer” victim “can finally breathe again” after a suspect’s arrest in the decades-old serial killing and rape case in California, she told ABC News. “We finally got
ABCNews.com(NEW YORK) — Lyle Menendez, one of the two affluent California brothers convicted for the 1989 murders of their parents, spoke out to DailyMailTV in his first interview since he reunited with his brother, Erik Menendez. The
Thursday’s baseball and softball schedule includes some area teams in postseason action. The 2A-2 Conference Baseball Tournament will begin at Salem. Cotter meets Buffalo Island Central at 4:00, and Salem faces Marmaduke in a battle between Greyhounds.
(AP) – A Little Rock theater has suspended its productions indefinitely.The Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s board of directors announced the decision Tuesday. Financial issues forced the theater to cancel its final production and cease future planning. Board Chairman
(AP) – Arkansas Supreme Court justices are appealing a ruling that allows a judge to move forward with a lawsuit challenging his disqualification from execution cases following his participation in an anti-death penalty demonstration.The court’s seven justices
(AP) – Arkansas’ highest court has halted orders by two judges exempting some farmers from the state’s ban of an herbicide that took effect last week.The state Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed temporary restraining orders issued by
WABC(CLAYTON, N.J.) — Police in New Jersey said they have arrested a suspect in a deadly road-rage incident that took the life of young father of two. Fifty-four-year-old Everett E. Moore Jr., of Clayton, New Jersey, was
(AP) – The Missouri Supreme Court is considering two cases related to LGBT rights.In both cases argued before the court Wednesday, lawyers said Missouri’s Human Rights Act can be interpreted to protect gay, lesbian and transgender people.
(AP) – Missouri senators have adopted a budget proposal that includes stable funding for public colleges and universities next year.Senators voted 31-1 to pass the measure Wednesday. That locked in enough money to maintain the same funding
WABC(BROOKLYN, N.Y.) — A Brooklyn teacher was arrested on Wednesday following allegations that he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old male student, police said. Andre Braddy — an eighth-grade math teacher at PS 235 in East Flatbush — allegedly
AAA(HEATHROW, Fla.) — Deaths from hit-and-run crashes in the United States are now at an all-time high, according to a new study released Thursday by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. 2049 people were killed by hit-and-run
WNCF/ABCNews.com (ALEXANDER CITY, Ala.) — A man in Alabama who was inspecting a carnival ride slipped and fell about 30 feet and died, police told ABC News. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. local time as the
The Mid-Marion County Rotary Club has decided to sponsor the annual Turkey Trot event this year after the Yellville Area Chamber of Commerce announced earlier in April it will no longer sponsor the festival. The Arkansas Democrat
Mountain Home Mayor Joe Dillard has declared Friday as “Feed the Pack Day.” “Feed the Pack Day” is a one-day effort led by Arvest Bank and the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas to collect monetary donations
A Marion County man, 35-year-old Jonathan Earl King of Summit, has been arrested after he allegedly broke into a Summit grocery and when caught inside told officers he was the store owner who had come in to
Mountain Home’s FIRST LEGO League http://www.firstlegoleague.org has announced 20 semi-finalist teams will advance to the Eighth Annual FIRST LEGO League Global Innovation Award http://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/fll/global-innovation in California. The Mountain Home RAZORBOTS were selected from entries from more than 20
A Mountain Home man, 24-year-old Braydan Anthony Sisk, has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident in which he is alleged to have exited his vehicle in a driveway in Oakland and took the homeowner’s
A Gassville man 32-year-old Stephen Lee Barnett was arrested Friday on charges stemming from a warrant issued April 16th. According to the inmate roster on the Baxter County Sheriff’s website, Barnett faces two felony counts of possession
Denver Baumgardner, who is currently an inmate in the North Central Unit of the state prison system at Calico Rock, on an earlier conviction, was given six months probation and six months in the Baxter County Detention
The Relay For Life of Twin Lakes will host a survivor banquet Thursday evening at 5:30 at the Twin Lakes Baptist Church Hope Center. The event is a free reception for cancer survivors, those battling cancer, and
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday evening at 6:30. The meeting will be held at city hall and is open to the public. An agenda was not provided. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Cotter City Council has a short agenda when it meets Thursday evening at 6:00. Under new business, the council will hear a National History Preservation proclamation and a presentation from the Saturday Club of Cotter. There
@mspmetrodet/Twitter(DETROIT) — It is an image that left many people speechless. The scene captured a row of 13 trucks on Tuesday, lined up under an overpass on Interstate 696 in Detroit, Michigan, blocking traffic in both directions.
Mountain Home High School’s soccer and track teams will be in action Thursday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will finish the regular soccer season at home as they welcome Searcy to Bomber Stadium. The girls’ match kicks
ABC RadioThis week, Brantley Gilbert‘s been in Music City rehearsing for his May 4 date at Ascend Amphitheater with the Nashville Symphony. But on Wednesday, “The Ones That Like Me” hitmaker took a break to announce he’ll
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDevin Dawson, David Nail, and Hunter Hayes are just some of the stars who took part in Monday’s 6th Annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic at South Carolina’s Daniel Island Golf Club. The rock band’s annual event raised more
David McClisterFirst, Train’s Pat Monahan and Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider did it — now Cheap Trick frontman Robin Zander has taken over the guest performance spot in Rocktopia, the Broadway production that mashes up classical music and
The Cotter High School girl’s track won the 2A-2 District Track championship Wednesday in Pocahontas. The Lady Warriors racked up 258 points while second place Salem had 160.5. Marie Reed of Cotter was the High Point medalist.
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Marcell Ozuna hit a tiebreaking two-run single and Michael Wacha won his fourth straight start as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 9-1 on Wednesday night. Jedd Gyorko added a
Gary Hershorn/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — New York City police are searching for the owner of a pit bull that attacked a woman on the subway during an altercation. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Friday afternoon on
Hamilton Township Police Dept via Facebook(MAINEVILLE, Ohio) — An Ohio police officer found a creative way to apologize to a firefighter whom she accidentally shocked while deploying her stun gun during a scuffle with a suspect. On
A Searcy County man, 65-year-old Frank Thomas Nance of St. Joe, was arrested Tuesday on a bench warrant on five counts of distributing/possession/viewing matter depicting child sex, a Class C felony. Nances bond is set at $100,000.According
Big LoudMorgan Wallen is counting down to the release of his debut album on Friday by working the West Coast. The East Tennessee native headlines the famed Troubadour club in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, before making
ABC/Image Group LAPop star Camila Cabello is going a little bit country, with a little bit of help from Kane Brown. Variety reports the singer has teamed up with Kane for a duet version of her tune,
Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images(FRESNO, Calif.) — The Fresno State University professor who described the late Barbara Bush as an “amazing racist” on Twitter last week won’t be punished, the university’s president, Joseph Castro, announced Tuesday. Jarrar then hit
Suzie Kaplan The Stray Cats are struttin’ again. The original members of the group that made rockabilly cool again — Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom — met up onstage in Las Vegas this past
Jason Davis/Getty Images(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — A Waffle House near Nashville, Tennessee, that a gunman turned into a bullet-riddled scene of carnage Sunday reopened for business Wednesday morning. Customers, grief counselors and clergy members filled the restaurant in
UMGWe’re learning more about the serious fall that left Carrie Underwood with a broken wrist and close to fifty stitches on her face, thanks to a new People article. The accident happened last November when Carrie was taking
Peter SticklerRainbow fans in need of a live fix, take note: Ritchie Blackmore will be hitting the road in July for a short string of dates with his wife, Candice Night, and their long-standing band, Blackmore’s Night.
(AP) _ Arkansas State Police say three people were killed in a head-on collision involving two tractor-trailers on Interstate 40.State police say the wreck happened Tuesday afternoon near Carlisle, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) east of Little
(AP) _ The governor of Arkansas has authorized a $100,000 grant for a town recovering from a tornado that recently swept through the area.Gov. Asa Hutchinson is using specialized funds to aid Mountainburg, a northwestern Arkansas town
Mark Makela/Getty Images(NORRISTOWN, Pa.) — Bill Cosby’s fate is in the hands of a Pennsylvania jury that began deliberating this morning after hearing evidence over the past two weeks in which prosecutors portrayed the comedian as a
