EricVega/iStockBy ELLA TORRES and SABINA GHEBREMEDHIN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The National Football League has released a public service announcement around the death of Stephon Clark, a 22-year-old unarmed Black man who was fatally shot by
Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesBy LUKE BARR and ALEXANDER MALLIN, ABC News (PORTLAND, Ore.) — After unrest and public outcry over clashes between protesters and law enforcement, there will be a “phased withdrawal” of federal officers from
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesGuns N’ Roses has announced rescheduled dates for the band’s North American tour. The outing was originally scheduled to launch earlier this month, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will now kick
Photo: Roy Charley Parker A man charged with cruelty to animals in Baxter County in 2011 now faces a charge of internet stalking of a child out of Jackson County. Forty-eight-year-old Roy Charley Parker, also known as
A vacant position on the Baxter County Quorum Court has been filled with a governor’s appointment. Dale Hershberger of Midway has been appointed to fill the vacancy for the District 2 justice of the peace position. The
A boil order for customers of the West Stone County Water Association in Searcy, Stone and Van Buren counties has been lifted.Information on the Arkansas Department of Health’s website indicates the order put in place on Friday
Ozark County Health Department officials have been advised an individual testing positive for COVID-19 and residing in Taney County made a visit to a local eatery earlier this month.Rhonda Suter of the Ozark County Health Department says
Representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau will be in Lakeview Thursday morning to provide assistance to those who have not completed the Census 2020.The representatives will be at Lakeview City Hall, located at 14 Skyles Lane, from
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for dcpDespite undergoing surgery to fix her missing cartilage, Madonna revealed that she’s still suffering from the injuries she sustained while on her Madame X tour. The “Ray of Light” singer opened up on Monday about
jetcityimage/iStockBy ELLA TORRES and AARON KATERSKY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — New York political leaders, the American Civil Liberties Union and the Human Rights Campaign are demanding answers after an 18-year-old protestor was arrested by plainclothes officers
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes President/CEO Ron Peterson, Chief Nursing Officer Shannon Nachtigal, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free, Nursing Director of ICU Susan Musgrove and Director of Marketing Tobias Pugsley. Among the items
Darren MitchellBy NICOLE PELLETIERE, ABC NEWS (DEKALB, Ill.) — A 17-year-old who has been named valedictorian is the first Black female to achieve the honor in her high school’s 159-year history. Nina Mitchell graduated from DeKalb High
Ovidiu Dugulan/iStockBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 658,000 people worldwide. Over 16.6 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by
manusapon kasosod/iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Just days after kicking off their shortened regular season, the Miami Marlins have put gameplay on hold. Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that the team’s games will be postponed
ABC NewsBy DANIEL MANZO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A potential tropical cyclone is developing Wednesday morning in the Caribbean and is expected to become Tropical Storm Isaias Wednesday. When the system officially receives the name Isaias,
Courtesy of Universal Tone ManagementCarlos Santana lent his guitar talents to eight songs from the upcoming solo album by his wife, Santana drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, Give the Drummer Some, which will be released on September 18.
JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) – Seventeen people from Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee have been charged with selling methamphetamine, federal authorities said.The U.S. attorney’s office in Jackson, Tennessee, said an indictment unsealed Tuesday charges 17 defendants with conspiracy to
PINE BLUFF (AP) – An Arkansas Department of Correction official has been confirmed as the prison system’s new leader.The department said Tuesday that Solomon Graves had been confirmed by the Board of Corrections as the Department of
Photo: Mika Seay A ruling on a petition seeking the dismissal of a no contact order keeping a man away from the woman charged with shooting him in the face should be handed down soon. The
Photo: Preston Mann A man found to have methamphetamine, along with a number of allegedly shoplifted items — a pair of earrings, two watches and two bracelets — stuffed in his underwear was due to make his
File Photo: Fifteen nonprofits from Baxter, Marion, Izard and Fulton counties were awarded a total of $24,000 in grants from the Twin Lakes Community Foundation in 2018. Grants are now available for schools and nonprofit organizations in
Ordinances concerning the budget and personnel will make up the agenda when the Marion County Quorum Court meets in a special session Wednesday evening at 6.Two ordinances are sponsored by the county’s budget committee. One would delete
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Josh Donaldson homered and drove in two runs in his Target Field debut with Minnesota, Jorge Polanco hit a two-run shot and the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 in their home opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The head of the four-campus University of Missouri system will continue to lead the flagship campus in Columbia to save money during the coronavirus pandemic. Television station KMIZ reports that the University of
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The chairman of the Arkansas Racing Commission has recused himself from the process to assign a casino operating license, saying his decision ensures the integrity of the matter. Chairman Alex Lieblong’s move
Courtesy of Gabrielle’s Angel FoundationAn all-star lineup of legendary disco-era artists, including Chaka Khan, Gloria Gaynor, Patti LaBelle, Chic‘s Nile Rodgers and Sister Sledge‘s Kathy Sledge, will perform on the Virtual Disco Party online charity event scheduled
Credit: Judy TottonVeteran British rock band The Pretty Things will release a new studio album called Bare as Bone, Bright as Blood on September 25. The stripped-down, acoustic collection features the last recordings late frontman Phil May
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – One person was hospitalized Tuesday after a shooting in Little Rock that involved an FBI agent, a bureau spokesman said. Connor Hagan, a spokesman for the FBI’s Little Rock office, said the
Kansas City was considering joining the St. Louis area in imposing new restrictions designed to stem the coronavirus’ spread in the absence of statewide limitations, even as the state set another single-day increase in new confirmed cases
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is joining the ownership group of the Kansas City Royals. The Royals announced the addition of Mahomes, the star quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to
With the general election for 2020 just over three months away, the filing period for candidates seeking city positions will begin this week. The period to file for municipal positions opens Wednesday at noon and continues until
Lt. J.g. Luke Redito/U.S. NavyBy HALEY YAMADAVIA, GMA (WASHINGTON) — One woman is soaring to new heights as the first Black female tactical jet pilot for the U.S. Navy. “I don’t think the goal in my life
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. Click below to listen to the entire address: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Tuesday reported
Leonsbox/iStockBy KARMA ALLEN, ABC News (TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — Florida officials are working to stem a fast-growing coronavirus outbreak among inmates as the Sunshine State quickly becomes the nation’s ground zero for the virus. Since Friday afternoon, the
Samir Hussein/WireImageThe Rolling Stones‘ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Aerosmith, John Mellencamp and over 50 other artists have signed an open letter asking that political campaigns seek consent from the recording artists and songwriters before using their
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas has two mass distributions of fresh produce and frozen chicken scheduled for Wednesday from 10 to 1. Food will be free to local residents in need at Riverside Church of
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Police are searching for Leila Cavett, who may be the mother of the child in the photograph, that was found alone in a parking lot in Miramar, Florida. – (Miramar Police Department via Twitter)By CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC
Alexandre Schneider/Getty ImagesOne of the singles on Bon Jovi‘s upcoming album is called “Do What You Can,” which urges people, “If you can’t do what you do/do what you can.” Now, Jon Bon Jovi is taking his
pawel.gaul/iStockBy CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(BOSTON) — A Massachusetts cruise liner has been hit with a cease and desist order after photos of a packed ship deck went viral over the weekend. Bay State Cruise Company, which runs
Entertainment OneFounding KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley has unveiled full details about his new covers album, Origins Vol. 2, which will be released on September 18. A sequel to Frehley’s 2016 album Origins, the new collection features
Photo: Noah Lee Lawhead A 19-year-old Mountain Home man faces a felony charge, after leading law enforcement on a lengthy high-speed chase that finally came to an end at a closed bridge in Missouri. Noah Lee Lawhead
Gonzo MultimediaRick Wakeman has released a new digital single from his latest solo album, The Red Planet, an eight-track instrumental prog-rock project that the longtime Yes keyboardist recorded with a group of musicians dubbed The English Rock
Credit: Leslie HallerThis week marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Caddyshack. The classic comedy started Kenny Loggins‘ reputation as the “soundtrack king” of the ’80s, thanks to his hit “I’m Alright” and three other songs
Police in Aurora, Colo. have shared this image of a person of interest in a shooting involving protesters on highway I-225, July 25, 2020. – (Aurora Police Department via Twitter)By BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (AURORA, Cold.) —
Tuesday marks the first road trip of 2020 for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Redbirds will begin their seven-game run with a two-game interleague series at Minnesota. Carlos Martinez will be the starting pitcher for St. Louis.
JONESBORO – A 2019 Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt Conference football selection, Arkansas State junior offensive lineman Andre Harris Jr., was one of 114 FBS players across the nation named Thursday to the 2020 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List.
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has been made aware that private citizens in several states have received unsolicited packages containing seeds that appear to have originated from China. The types of seeds in the packages are unknown
A boil water order for customers of Mountain View Waterworks in Stone County has been lifted, according to the Arkansas Department of Health’s (ADH) website. The order was put in place Thursday, after the water system experienced
An Ozark County man, 67-year-old Larry L. Sanders of Isabella, was injured in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday morning, when his vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident
ABC NewsBy EMILY SHAPIRO and BEN GITTLESON, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Dr. Anthony Fauci says he’s concerned about the Midwest reopening, noting that hard-hit South and West states like Florida, Texas, Arizona and California look like
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — All eyes Tuesday morning are on the new tropical wave in the Atlantic moving towards the northern Caribbean islands for the end of the week. The National Hurricane
Photo: Johnnie Carl Baker Parole for a Salesville man sent to prison for killing a person he described as his best friend has been denied. Fifty-five-year-old Johnnie Carl Baker was sentenced to 14 years in prison in
The Flippin School Board dealt with personnel issues and plans for the upcoming school year in Monday’s regular monthly meeting. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has the report. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansans dealing with anxiety or other mental health struggles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic can get free crisis counseling through a new grant funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “This pandemic is
Rick Friedman/Rick Friedman Photography/Corbis via Getty ImagesBy JAMES HILL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands is upping the ante in its quest to pierce the veil of secrecy that cloaked the
ramihalim/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Officials are investigating a possible deadly shark attack Monday off the coast of Maine. If confirmed, it could be the first fatal shark attack ever recorded in the state.
Photo: Lafayette Starr/KYTV CARTHAGE, Mo. (AP) – A Springfield man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison in a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded. KOAM reports that LaFayette Starr entered a plea
Courtesy Tyler BrumfieldBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (LOS ALTOS, Calif.) — The U.S. Postal Service condemned the actions of a white customer who was filmed shouting slurs at an Asian American employee at a California post office.
Samara Heisz/iStockBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 650,000 people worldwide. Over 16.3 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by
Credit: Jeremy WestbyDon McLean has some big plans lined up to mark the 50th anniversary of his signature song, “American Pie,” which was released in May 1971. A documentary titled The Day the Music Died: The Story
Credit: Stephanie CabralLate last year, Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider claimed in a series of Twitter messages that he knew for sure that a rumored AC/DC reunion album was in the works. Now, Snider has shared a
The closure of the Izard County Courthouse has been extended for another week, after more employees tested positive for COVID-19. Judge Eric Smith announced Monday the courthouse and annex in Melbourne are currently expected to reopen to
Photo: Christopher Jason Lynne A Missouri man who threw an alcohol-fueled hissy fit in the Baxter County jail late last year following a traffic stop was in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-seven-year-old Christopher Jason Lynne of
The Baxter County Planning Board’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 11 a.m. The Newland Trout Dock will be on the agenda. The meeting will be held in the third floor conference room of the Baxter
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has delayed its 10th Performing Arts Season for 2020-2021 to ensure the health and safety of its patrons and performers. All performances planed for the fall and early winter are being rescheduled to
Akron Zoo/FacebookBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — An incredibly rare blue lobster was saved from certain death by, perhaps ironically, Red Lobster employees after he was delivered to their restaurant in a food delivery. After
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – An Arkansas cemetery is adding more security cameras after vandals desecrated the graves of Confederate soldiers last month, a cemetery employee said. Two people were caught on camera sneaking into Oakland Cemetery Park
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – An Arkansas music festival that attracted thousands of people over the weekend was cited by the state for violating coronavirus safety rules after attendees were seen not wearing masks or following social distancing
iStock/KuzmaBY: MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan) — Two fugitives who allegedly escaped a Virginia juvenile correctional center with the help of two of the facility’s employees were caught in Michigan after nearly two weeks on
Courtesy of The Quarantine All-StarsJourney‘s Jonathan Cain and ex-Allman Brothers Band member and longtime Rolling Stones touring keyboardist Chuck Leavell are featured in a new virtual video featuring a variety of musicians playing a lively new instrumental
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Valley Conference Presidents Council announced Monday (July 27) it will delay the start of competition in MVC fall sports until Friday, Sept. 18, and the league will conduct conference-only competition in men’s
iStock/WolterkBy: CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News (MARSHALL, Minn.) — The couple seen in a now-viral video wearing face coverings with Nazi swastikas while shopping at a Walmart in Marshall, Minnesota, are not allowed at any Walmart stores for
iStock/svetikdBy: BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The two owners of a New Jersey gym were arrested on Monday morning for continuing to operate their business in defiance of Gov. Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 orders for indoor
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NARASU2‘s Bono and The Edge took part in a concert special called Songs from an Empty Room that aired Saturday on Irish TV and featured the duo playing an unlikely acoustic cover of
Missouri’s most populous county is limiting crowd sizes, ordering bars to close early and getting tough on businesses as the number of coronavirus cases soars, complicating the start of the school year. St. Louis County Executive Dr.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Nobody really had any idea what training camp would like look until the NFL and its players’ union came to an agreement late last week to dramatically alter the collective bargaining agreement
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. Click below to listen to the entire address: As confirmed coronavirus cases continue to rise in Arkansas,
Courtesy of Lollapalooza Lollapalooza has announced the details of the virtual event that will take the place of the 2020 festival, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The four-day online broadcast, dubbed Lolla2020, will run
A one-vehicle accident in Howell County resulted in serious injuries to three individuals and multiple charges against the driver. Thirty-six-year-old Katherine Brotherton of Caulfield, 51-year-old Kevin Skiver of West Plains and 28-year-old Tommy Deluna of Thayer were
Kathy Byrd/iStockBy KARMA ALLEN, ABC News (HOT SPRINGS, Ark.) — An Arkansas city saw its coronavirus numbers spike nearly 200% last week as the state grapples with record-breaking infection rates amid shortening testing supplies, according to an
Photo: Jamie Lee Southard A Calico Rock man wanted on numerous warrants was found with drugs and weapons, after he was stopped in a vehicle on Jordan Road Sunday evening. Twenty-eight-year-old Jamie Lee Southard is being held
A suburban St. Louis man suffered “moderate” injuries when he was involved in a two-motorcycle collision Sunday afternoon in Ozark County.According to report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 56-year-old James A. Wyrostek of Eureka, Missouri, was
donald_gruener/iStockBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News(NEW YORK) — A rare hurricane warning was in effect for parts of Hawaii overnight as Hurricane Douglas passed dangerously close to the state. The warning has since been canceled, but Douglas is
Es ParanzaThe third season of Robert Plant‘s popular Digging Deep podcast series premieres today, and coinciding with the launch, the famed Led Zeppelin frontman has announced plans to release a new career-spanning solo compilation titled Digging Deep:
Police in Aurora, Colo. have shared this image of a person of interest in a shooting involving protesters on highway I-225, July 25, 2020. – (Aurora Police Department via Twitter)By BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News(AURORA, Colo.) — A
Pete Van Vleet/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Two Major League Baseball games scheduled for Monday were postponed as coronavirus testing is underway, the league confirmed in a statement. The Miami Marlins canceled their home
Courtesy of Rock and Roll Fantasy CampThree current members of Yes and Night Ranger singer/bassist Jack Blades are among the latest artists and music-biz figures who have signed on to host upcoming editions of Rock and Roll
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 646,000 people worldwide. Over 16 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — There is a rare Hurricane Warning for parts of Hawaii Monday morning as Hurricane Douglas passes dangerously close to the state, bringing gusty winds, flooding rain and life
ARKANSAS 38,623 (+5,395 from last Monday) 6,600 active cases (-419 from last Monday) 401 deaths (+44 from last Monday) Baxter County 55 total cases (+11) 15 active cases (+4) 0 deaths Marion County 18 total cases (+3)
Ovidiu Dugulan/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) — Missouri health officials are urging residents to take “aggressive actions” following nearly a week in which daily COVID-19 cases have reached four figures. On Sunday, the state
filo/iStockBy BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Peaceful protests against police brutality and the presence of federal agents at demonstrations turned violent as police in several large cities across the country declared riots, and one protester
Hillsborugh County Sheriff’s Office By JON HAWORTH, ABC News (TAMPA BAY, Fla.) — A man has been arrested after reportedly walking into a hotel room and attempting to kidnap a child right from their mother. The incident
Peter Green in 2004; Jo Hale/Getty ImagesTributes are pouring in from around the music world saluting founding Fleetwood Mac singer/guitarist Peter Green, who, according to his family, died “peacefully in his sleep” Saturday at age 73. Leading
Mountain Home School District’s athletic director has received two of the Arkansas Activities Association’s highest honors. Mitch Huskey was named the Athletic Director of the Year for Class 5A and later won the same award for the
Photo: Eddie Griffin, Mountain Home Police Department’s new assistant chief Chief of Police Carry Manuel has announced the promotion of a 23-year veteran to the post of assistant chief at the Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD). Lieutenant
Photo: Glenn Hall Luther A not guilty plea was entered during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday for a Mountain Home man alleged to have made more than 100 threatening phone calls. The calls were
Two area towns have been awarded funding for water and wastewater projects by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission. Fifty-Six and Jasper are among five communities approved for over $7.4 million by the state.Fifty-Six received
The National Park Service has opened park roads on the Buffalo National River, including administrative roads, to electric bikes (e-bikes). E-bikes are equipped with a small electric motor. Bicycles have always been allowed on park roads, but
The CARES Crisis Emergency Assistance Program begins Monday offering assistance to low-income households with the cost of energy used to heat or cool the home. The program is administered through Ozark Opportunities, Inc. (OOI), headquartered in Harrison.
The Flippin School Board will run through a fairly busy agenda during its regular July session Monday evening at 7. The board will consider hiring Kayla Dixon as a middle school business teacher. It will also go
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Pittsburgh’s Derek Shelton staged baseball’s first major, socially distanced umpire argument, then got his first victory as a big league manager as the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Sunday. Colin
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas reported 642 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Sunday and two more deaths from the illness caused by the virus. The Department of Health said at least 38,623 people in
iStock/narvikkBy: JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 644,500 people worldwide. Over 16 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the
iStock/PeopleImagesBy: LUCHINA FISHER, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Olivia de Havilland, the last living star from the epic film Gone with the Wind and the oldest living actor to have received an Academy Award, has died. The
iStock/ Bubbers13By: CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Like something out of a science fiction film, three nations on Earth are heading to Mars this month — commencing a new, deep space race to explore the
iStock/Favor_of_GodBy: ELLA TORRES, ABC News (NEW YORK) — When the influenza pandemic struck America in 1918, most cities responded with measures that included closing schools. Yet three cities — New York, Chicago and New Haven, Connecticut —
ABC News By: BRITTANY BORER, ABC News (DALLAS) — Hanna has weakened to a tropical storm as it continues to move inland this morning though it is still bringing tropical storm force winds, rain and storm surge
iStock/Candice EstepBy: Eric Mollo, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Major league ballplayers have gotten into full swing with the 2020 season officially underway. Even though the pandemic shut down spring training, professional pitchers were still throwing a
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Marshall Police Chief Lang Holland said he thinks the threat of the coronavirus has been overstated and only wears a face mask if he’s inside a business that requires them. He doesn’t
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Boil water orders in effect in 3 counties in northern Arkansas Area teen killed in single-vehicle crash Drowning reported on White River’s North Fork
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Health department officials in Kansas City and its surrounding three counties are pleading with residents to follow safety precautions amid an increase of coronavirus cases that they say could lead to further
Photos: (from left) Robert Nosari and Barney Larry A pair of holes-in-one have been recorded at a local golf course. Two local golfers, Robert Nosari and Barney Larry, were able to complete the task at Big Creek
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – The Oklahoma-Missouri State football game scheduled for Sept. 5 in Norman has been moved to one week earlier, Aug. 29, University of Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione said Saturday. The NCAA has approved
One woman died and four other people were injured when the boat they were in collided with another boat on the Lake of the Ozarks, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Dawn Steinkuehler, 42, of High Ridge,
Coronavirus cases continue to rise throughout Arkansas and Missouri. As of Saturday evening, the number of confirmed positive cases in Arkansas rose by 732 to a total of 37,981. Five additional deaths were reported, bringing the toll
Photo: Denver Baumgardner Jr. A Norfork man was sentenced to 10 years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday, after pleading guilty to charges of theft by receiving, second-degree forgery and criminal mischief.
Photo: Jason Joseph Krug Jason Joseph Krug’s current criminal charges stem back to what started as a fairly routine traffic stop just before midnight in mid-September last year. After the 46-year-old Krug was pulled over, officers found
Photo: James Robert Green A Boone County man, 40-year-old James Robert Green of Harrison, made his initial appearance in circuit court July 15 on felony counts of computer child pornography, computer exploitation of a child and distributing,
Photo: Joshua Rush Two suspects unsuccessful in their attempt to rob a homeowner when their gun jammed, leading them to announce their planned return when their weapon was repaired, has prompted a comment from Newton County Sheriff
Another local school district will be offering free school supplies for the upcoming year. Izard County School District officials have announced supplies will be provided for all students in kindergarten through 12th grades at the campuses in
Matt_Brown/iStockBy: ERIC MOLLO, ABC News (NEW YORK) – Major league ballplayers have gotten into full swing with the 2020 season officially underway. Even though the pandemic shut down spring training, professional pitchers were still throwing a lot
kali9/iStockBy MARK OSBORNE, ABC News (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — Three members of an armed militia were shot at a protest calling for justice for Breonna Taylor in Louisville on Saturday afternoon. The three people, all members of the
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Paul Goldschmidt homered, Adam Wainwright pitched six solid innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 on Saturday. Wainwright (1-0) pitched out of a bases loaded, no-out jam in the
This week, I met with doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville who have been on the front line of saving lives during this coronavirus pandemic. They were tired and stressed, but
Estate Of Keith Morris/Redferns Peter Green, co-founder of Fleetwood Mac and composer of classic songs as “Black Magic Woman,” “Oh Well” and “Albatross,” has died, according to the BBC. He was 73. A statement from his family’s
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes acknowledges there is “some risk” in returning to the team facility for training camp. But he is comfortable with the protocols established by the NFL and
Image: Courtesy Associated Press WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. (AP) – In the topsy-turvy world of U.S. strategic bombers, older and uglier sometimes beats newer and snazzier. As the Air Force charts a bomber future in line
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Two state prison inmates have died while being treated for COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, according to the Arkansas Department of Correction. One inmate, a man in his 80s serving
Sergei Dubrovskii/iStockBY: DAN PECK, ABC NEWS (HOUSTON) — As of Saturday morning, Hanna remains a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 75 mph. The storm is moving west at 7 mph and the center is currently
miodrag ignjatovic/iStockBY: JON HAWORTH, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 638,000 people worldwide. Over 15.6 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by
ABC NewsBY: REED MCDONOUGH, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Hurricane Hanna has formed in the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 75 mph around the eye wall. Hanna is strengthening and
The American Legion baseball season came to an end Friday night for Mountain Home. MacLeod was eliminated from the Arkansas American Legion AA State Tournament at Fort Smith, after falling to Harrison by a final of 1-0.
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Jack Flaherty pitched seven solid innings, Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals opened the season by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Friday night. Tyler O’Neill and Dexter
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif became the first player to opt out of the upcoming NFL season on Friday, choosing to put his medical degree to use on the front lines of the
Lyon College President W. Joseph King announced the Batesville school will continue remote learning for the fall 2020 semester in a Friday address to students, faculty and staff. “With a heavy heart, I am reaching out to
Photo: David Brian Gibson A registered sex offender from Flippin appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and pled not guilty to drug and weapons charges filed in Baxter County. Forty-nine-year-old David Brian Gibson was first arrested
Two West Plains men have been charged with stealing more than $25,000, after a March break-in at JCPenney and the alleged theft of almost $115,000 worth of jewelry. The West Plains Daily Quill reports a warrant has
Photo: Searcy County deputy sheriff Joey Baysinger and his new K9 partner, Vader The Searcy County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy, K9 officer Vader. Sheriff Kenny Cassell says Vader is a 2-year-old male Belgian Malinois who
When the Loyal Order of Moose began in 1888, it started primarily as a men’s social club, but it has become more since then. Many charities have benefited from lodges all throughout the United States, including the
The Marion County Transfer Station will return to its normal business hours of operation on Monday. Hours will be from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The transfer station will also be open the first
kuzma/iStockBy CLAYTON SANDELL and IVAN PEREIRA, ABC NEWS (DENVER) — A 17-year-old transgender teen who told investigators he launched a deadly school shooting in retaliation for being bullied over his gender identity has been sentenced to life
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesYes fans would love to see the band’s main surviving members reunite for a new tour or project, but guitarist Steve Howe, who leads the group’s current incarnation, says he doesn’t see it ever happening.
Photos: (left to right) Xavier Pinson, Mitchell Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon Jr. Photos: Courtesy University of Missouri COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri basketball players Xavier Pinson, Mitchell Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon Jr. withdrew from the NBA draft
Photo: The lynching memorial plaque at Case Park was removed from its post and thrown over a hill and down a cliff. Photo: Courtesy Andrew Zimmerman/KCTV5 News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – An historical marker in Kansas
Courtesy of Peter NooneHerman’s Hermits frontman Peter Noone is scheduled to play a special socially distanced acoustic concert this Sunday, July 26, at Misquamicut Drive-In in Westerly, Rhode Island. The show will feature Noone performing as a
Photo: Courtesy fox4kc.com ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) – An eastern Missouri man was sentenced to time served and probation after pleading guilty Thursday to sending several death threats to U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri last year.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – For Missouri’s prisoners and their loved ones, the state’s limited mask requirement for its prison staff has been a source of frustration during the coronavirus pandemic.Missouri is the only state in the region
Boil water orders are in effect in three counties in northern Arkansas, according to the Arkansas Department of Health’s (ADH) website.An order is in place for Mountain View Waterworks in Stone County. Customers west of Lancaster Road
Jonathan Davis/Getty ImagesBy CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC NEWS (CHICAGO) — After weeks of protests, the mayor of Chicago has decided to temporarily remove two statues of Christopher Columbus until further notice. During the early morning hours of Friday,
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A Springfield, Missouri, woman is suing the city over its decision to require face coverings, saying the health of others “is not my responsibility.”Rachel Shelton is asking the court to temporarily stop an
Courtesy of Rex FoundationThe family of late Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Gacia and the band’s Rex Foundation are launching a planned annual virtual event called Daze Between on August 1 that celebrates Garcia’s life and legacy. The
Inside diners at all McDonald’s will be required to wear face masks beginning Aug. 1. In an announcement Friday, Joe Erling, president, McDonald’s USA and Mark Salebra, national franchise leadership alliance chair, say the company is taking
LGI Stock/Corbis/VCG via Getty ImagesA few weeks ago, Elton John‘s ex wife Renate Blauel sued the legendary musician. At the time, the details of the case weren’t made public, but now we know why she’s upset with
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Click below to listen to the entire address: Arkansas reports 990 new COVID-19 cases, 8 additional deaths
Courtesy of AC/DCAC/DC‘s legendary 1980 album Back in Black was released 40 years ago this Saturday, and to mark the milestone, an online celebration featuring a variety of well-known musicians is taking place today at Consequence of
Scott Clarke / ESPN ImagesBy KARMA ALLEN, ABC News (ORLANDO, Fla.) — LeBron James praised the Black Lives Matter “lifestyle” and doubled down on calls for justice as the Los Angeles Lakers returned to court for the
cmannphoto/iStockBy WILLIAM MANSELL and EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (TORONTO) — The Toronto Blue Jays, displaced from their home stadium due to the pandemic, will play the greater part of its home season at Sahlen Field in Buffalo,
RhinoA reimagined and remixed hip-hop version of Chicago‘s classic 1970 song “25 or 6 to 4” was released today as a digital single and via streaming services, 50 years after the arrival of the original song. “25
Andrew Hardy/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (RICHMOND, Va.) — While the fate of the controversial Robert E. Lee outdoor statue in Richmond, Virginia, remains in limbo in court, state leaders and county school officials in Northern Virginia
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) – It was a windy day in early June, and Cecelia Dardnella McGrath had spent much of the morning crying. She woke that day to police ordering her to pack up her belongings and
Cattle Track Road RecordsNils Lofgren will release a new two-CD live album called Weathered on August 21. The 16-track collection was recorded during the longtime E Street Band member’s 2019 solo tour in support of his latest
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Hanna is moving towards Texas Friday and now a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the state, including south of Galveston, all the
maroke/iStockBy SOPHIE TATUM, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A new report published on Friday revealed a majority of public schools across the United States have physical barriers that potentially limit access for individuals with disabilities. Nearly two-thirds
A’ja WilsonBy NICOLE PELLETIERE, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A WNBA player’s powerful message to young Black girls is resonating with readers as the nation continues to grapple with conversations on racism. “People see me as an
Breonna Taylor FamilyBy KARMA ALLEN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — NBA players are using their media time to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, a young Black medical worker who was fatally shot by plainclothes officers in her
nazarethman/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (AURORA, Colo.) — Five attendees of a rally and vigil for Elijah McClain held last month in Aurora are suing the Colorado city and its interim top cop over what they say
pastorscott/iStockBy KARMA ALLEN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — California State University voted to make ethnic and social justice studies a requirement for graduation amid ongoing calls for related reforms in the wake of national unrest. The university’s
Ovidiu Dugulan/iStockBy WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 633,000 people worldwide. Over 15.5 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by
Shelter Music/BMGFormer Traffic singer/guitarist Dave Mason‘s star-studded remote remake of his classic 1968 “Feelin’ Alright” got its official release today digitally and via streaming services. Joining Mason on the recording, and in a companion video that’s viewable
Sony LegacyThis Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the release of AC/DC‘s landmark 1980 album Back in Black — the best-selling hard-rock album in U.S. history. Reeling from the tragic death of their charismatic, gravel-voiced lead singer,
Melissa Steiner, a library media specialist at Hackler Intermediate School in Mountain Home, has been named as one of 12 regional finalists for the 2021 Arkansas Teacher of the Year (ATOY) Award.Regional finalists will be recognized in
Photo: Michael Cody Everett A Clarkridge man accused of making and exploding homemade pipe bombs at his residence appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Thirty-five-year-old Michael Everett was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center July
The Gassville City Council held its regular July meeting Tuesday night, and Mayor Jeff Braim says finances are now in place for the wasterwater expansion project, following action by the council. Listen: click to download audio The
The Melodikats are the headliner for this week’s Friday Night Live at Hickory Park. Music and activities will begin at 7 on the new Farmers & Merchants Stage. The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event is free
The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced a highway in Ozark and Douglas counties will be closed next week for work. State Route AC will be closed Tuesday for overlay work. The section of roadway to be
While there’s still an uncertainty about the upcoming football season, high school programs around Arkansas are doing what they can to prepare, if they are able to hit the gridiron this fall. Mountain Home began its practice
Baseball is scheduled for Friday, as Mountain Home’s AA squad will be back in Fort Smith to continue the Arkansas American Legion AA State Tournament. MacLeod will play its second elimination game, as its next opponent will
A two-vehicle collision Thursday afternoon just north of the Arkansas-Missouri state line on Missouri Highway 5 injured the driver of a motorcycle.Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred when a vehicle driven by 60-year-old Sherry Parton
ABCBY ASHAN SINGH, DEBORAH KIM, and ALLIE YANG, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — For almost a year now, Taylor Cassidy has been creating TikToks. However, her short, creatively edited videos have been so much more than viral
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas board has approved the ballot title and popular name for a proposed constitutional amendment that would shift the authority on who can redraw legislative and congressional boundaries for the next
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Kansas City police officer who was shot in the head on July 2 will be transferred to an out-of-state rehabilitation center after being released from the hospital Thursday, police said. The
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion Baseball team saw its season come to an end Thursday afternoon with a 14-0 loss to the Bryant Black Sox in the Arkansas State Tournament at Bryant.Mountain Home ends its season
ABC/CRAIG SJODINElton John‘s fans are crazy for his new series of archival shows, which he has been making available on YouTube every Saturday. But they wanted more time to watch — so that’s what they’re getting. “The
KIRKWOOD, Mo. (AP) – The superintendent of one of Missouri’s largest school districts wants to start the school year with only online classes while St. Louis-area leaders are defending their decision to shut down youth sports in
ABC NewsBY: IGNACIO TORRES, JESSICA HOPPER, and ALLIE YANG (HOUSTON) — For years, the highlight of Candido’s day has been returning home from work to his wife and children, Caleb and Emma. He has carried the pride
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Solomon Graves as secretary of the Arkansas Department of Correction. The governor announced the appointment Thursday during his daily COVID-19 briefing. “Solomon is stepping up during a difficult time
The Yellville-Summit class of 2020 will officially graduate in ceremonies Friday evening at 9 on Panther Field.The ceremony has officially been confirmed by the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Education. The only entrance
The Yellville-Summit class of 2020 will officially graduate in ceremonies Friday morning at 9 on Panther Field. The ceremony has officially been confirmed by the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Education. The only
The Yellville-Summit class of 2020 will officially graduate in ceremonies Friday morning at 9 on Panther Field. The ceremony has officially been confirmed by the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Education. The only
The Yellville-Summit class of 2020 will officially graduate in ceremonies Friday morning at 9 on Panther Field. The ceremony has officially been confirmed by the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Education. The only
Courtesy Emily RuttBY: ELLA TORRES (PHILADELPHIA) — A Philadelphia police officer has been charged with three counts of simple assault after video purportedly showed him spraying peaceful, kneeling protesters with pepper spray during protests against police brutality,
iStock/leolintangBY: KELLY MCCARTHY (MINNEAPOLIS) — Mike Tyson is stepping back into the boxing ring this September for the first time in 15 years. On Thursday, the former undisputed heavyweight champ announced his return on Twitter, along with
ABC NewsBY: CHRISTINA CARREGA (MINNEAPOLIS) — The former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd is also facing multiple felony charges of tax evasion. Derek Chauvin and his estranged wife, Kellie May Chauvin, were charged on
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday. Click below to listen to the entire address: Arkansas reports second-highest jump in coronavirus cases LITTLE ROCK,
Photo: MDC State Furbearer Biologist Laura Conlee (left) works with a former black bear technician (right) on collaring a black bear as part of MDC’s Black Bear Management Plan research and monitoring efforts as MDC Wildlife Damage
RhinoOn September 4, Fleetwood Mac will release two multiple-disc collections delving into the band’s early years, before Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined the group. The first is Fleetwood Mac 1969-1974, an eight-CD box set featuring seven
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. (AP) – A teenage suspect is in custody in the fatal shooting inside a large suburban St. Louis shopping mall. The 18-year-old suspect was arrested without incident Wednesday night, St. Louis County Police spokesman
Photo: Courtesy arkansasonline.com LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas state senator said Thursday he in the hospital after testing positive for the illness caused by the coronavirus. Sen. Jason Rapert said in a statement provided by
artisteer/iStock By CARMEN J. COX, ABC News (ASHBURN, Va.) — The NFL’s Washington, D.C., franchise has decided on a new name — at least for now. The team announced Thursday that, effective immediately, the organization will call
JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty ImagesBy AARON KATERSKY and IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former attorney, will be released from a federal prison and return to home confinement in Manhattan. Cohen,
BMG Patty Smyth, the voice behind hits like “The Warrior,” “Goodbye to You” and “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough,” has been out of the spotlight for decades — but now she’s back. On October 9, the former
A fourth case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Ozark County. Rhonda Suter of the Ozark County Health Department says in a Facebook post the positive case has been quarantined and close contacts have been notified. The
Frederick M. Brown/Getty ImagesBy ELLA TORRES, ABC News (ATLANTA) — The funeral for civil rights pioneer Rev. C.T. Vivian, known for helping end segregation in the South and his close allyship with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.,
Randy Holmes/Walt Disney Television via Getty ImagesA recently launched charity auction benefiting the War Child UK organization is offering a variety of exciting prizes and experiences, including the chance to win two tickets to a 2021 Duran Duran
Entergy Arkansas is reporting two power outages affecting approximately 75 customers in the Southern Meadows subdivision in southwest Mountain Home. According to Entergy’s online outage map, the first outage is impacting customers in the area of Arbor
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — There are three systems from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean that could threaten the U.S. with tropical rain and wind. The most imminent storm is tropical depression
33ft/iStockBy JEANETTE TORRES-PEREZ, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The 2020 MLB season officially kicks off Thursday night after being put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. America’s national pastime, however, will look and sound much different
Island RecordsBon Jovi‘s new album will finally arrive this fall. After the release date was postponed and the band’s world tour was canceled, the album, titled 2020, will now be released October 2. It’s available for pre-order
A father and his young son floating on the North Fork of the White River Sunday morning discovered the body of a Howell County man. The Ozark County Times reports the father and son reportedly spotted an
While the Fulton County Fair has been canceled, the Junior Livestock Show got underway Thursday and continues Friday at the fairgrounds in Salem. Following a plan submitted and approved by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, as well
Paula Bronstein/Washington PostBy WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC News (PORTLAND, Ore.) — The civil unrest and tensions in Portland, Oregon, boiled over again Thursday night as federal agents sprayed tear gas into a crowd that included Portland Mayor Ted
Kuzma/iStockBy JAMES HILL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As Ghislaine Maxwell sits in a federal detention center in Brooklyn, New York, facing allegations that she conspired with the late Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse three minor girls,
Samara Heisz/iStockBy WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 623,000 people worldwide. Over 15.2 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by
Bay Street RecordsStewart Lindsey, the duo featuring Eurythmics member Dave Stewart and young Louisiana-based singer Thomas Lindsey, have just released their second studio album, Amitié (pr: ah-muh-tee-AY). Stewart offers gushing praise for Lindsey’s vocal abilities, telling ABC
smolaw11/iStockBy KATIE KINDELAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The start of the 2020-2021 school year is unlike any other. Amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, many students, parents and teachers across the United States have little idea what
A teen from Searcy County has been killed in a single-vehicle crash. The victim is identified as 19-year-old Hannah Housley of Marshall. The Arkansas State Police preliminary fatal crash summary indicates Housley’s car ran off the right
Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jake Long will host a virtual town hall livestream event Thursday evening at 6 via the district’s Facebook page, which is facebook.com/bombersmh. This talk will cover general questions and answers, along
Photo: Mike Cully, new administrator at Mountain Home Christian Academy Former Mountain Home Public Schools’ special education teacher Mike Cully has been selected as the new administrator at Mountain Home Christian Academy (MHCA). Cully has 21 years
Photo: Dale Wayne Davis A not guilty plea was entered for a man arrested after firing several shots at his wife during a violent domestic disturbance at the couple’s residence along Norfork River Road. The plea came
Photo: David Turner Gengler A date is set for a post conviction relief hearing for a Lakeview man sentenced to 33 years in prison, after entering a no contest plea to charges he bound a woman with
The Cotter City Council will be asked to approve two resolutions regarding grants when it meets Thursday evening at 6.The council will be asked to amend the 2020 budget to reallocate project expenses for an early warning
The Norfork All Class School Reunion has been canceled this year. The event was scheduled for Sept. 5-6. School officials say with so many uncertainties due to COVID-19, they feel it is unsafe to hold the reunion
In a session postponed from last week, the Marion County Quorum Court budget committee is set to meet this evening at 5:30. On the agenda is the budget for the sheriff’s department. The meeting will be held
Johnrob/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A New York man who allegedly faked his own death last year in an attempt to avoid sentencing on felony charges was ultimately thwarted by a typo on his
ABC NewsBy BECKY PERLOW, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — The logistics of getting even one can of pinto beans into the hands of a hungry family is no small feat, but an army of volunteers in the nation’s
borchee/iStockBy KARMA ALLEN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Scientists are flocking to Florida’s Gulf Coast for a glimpse of a mysterious 425-feet-deep “blue hole” on the ocean floor. The glowing mystery hole, about 155 feet below the
David Gengler’s request for post conviction relief is partially based on the argument that diabetes caused him not to be able to think straight when he agreed to plea no contest to the charges against him. Gengler
Image: Courtesy Twitter With one year left as a high school student, one local athlete has already decided to continue her playing career on the collegiate level. Mountain Home High School’s Kate Gilbert has announced she has
The Mountain Home Lockeroom baseball team will return to Bryant Thursday, as they continue action in the Arkansas American Legion AAA State Tournament. The Lockeroom will face elimination taking on the host Black Sox. The first pitch
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team split its first two games in the Arkansas American Legion AA State Tournament at Fort Smith Wednesday. MacLeod lost its opener to Fort Smith 11-1, before bounding back to
ABCBy KRISTOFER RIOS, MARJORIE MCAFEE, NEIL GIARDINO, ZOE LAKE, JOHN KAPETANEAS, and ANTHONY RIVAS (PORTLAND) — Garrison Davis, a 17-year-old videographer and citizen journalist in Portland, Oregon, has documented the city’s Black Lives Matter protests against police
JHVEPhotography/iStockBy AARON KATERSKY, ABC NEWS (WASHINGTON) — A Raytheon engineer who “endangered national security” was sentenced Wednesday to 1 1/2 years in prison. Ahmed Serageldin had worked on a radar system used to defend against ballistic missiles
Credit: Dave HoganMick Jagger took part in a BBC Radio interview this morning and helped introduce the exclusive radio premiere of the previously unreleased 1974 Rolling Stones track “Scarlet,” which features Led Zeppelin‘s Jimmy Page on guitar.
kali9/IStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC NEWS (SAINT LOUIS, Mo.) — One person is dead and another injured after a shooting Wednesday at a mall in suburban St. Louis, police said. The person who died was identified only as
wellesenterprises/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC NEWS (TOPEKA, Kan.) — As school districts across the country grapple with how and when to reopen safely during the coronavirus pandemic, the Kansas State Board of Education rejected Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ governor on Wednesday said he believes it should remain up to local school districts rather than the state whether to require all students to wear masks to prevent the spread of
kuzma/iStockBy BILL HUTCHISON, ABC NEWS(SEATTLE) — The suspect in a hit-and-run on a closed Seattle freeway that left a Black Lives Matter protester dead and another seriously injured was arraigned on Wednesday as demonstrators stood outside the
iStock/coscaronBY: GENEVIEVE SHAW BROWN (WASHINGTON) — If there’s one conversation dominating parent groups right now — online, in person or in a rapid flurry of group texts — it’s this: What will the upcoming school year look
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. (AP) – One man is dead and a second man is hospitalized after a shooting inside a large suburban St. Louis shopping mall. The shooting happened around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Louis
The Izard County Courthouse will be closed Thursday and Friday, after an employee there tested positive for COVID-19. According to an Izard County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Facebook post, Judge Eric Smith made the decision to
iStock/Anton_HerringtonBY: KARMA ALLEN (LIVONIA, Michigan) — At least 13 nuns from a single convent in Livonia, Michigan, have died since the COVID-19 pandemic began nearly three months ago. A dozen nuns in the Congregation of the Sisters
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. Click below to listen to the entire address: Arkansas reports 591 new coronavirus cases, 6 more deaths
ABC NewsBY: JON HAWORTH, AARON KATERSKY, MARK CRUDELE, and IVAN PEREIRA (NEW YORK) — Roy Den Hollander, whom the FBI has called the “primary subject” in the shooting at Judge Esther Salas’ New Jersey home, was also
ABC News/KXXVBY: ELLA TORRES (KILLEEN, Texas) — An investigation is underway into the death of a 26-year-old Fort Hood soldier found unresponsive in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir, government and local officials said. Pvt. Mejhor
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. (AP) – A large shopping mall near St. Louis is closed after reports of a shooting.The St. Louis Galleria was shut down early Wednesday afternoon. St. Louis County police told KTVI-TV that two men
Photo: In this July 7 file photo, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson speaks during a “National Dialogue on Safely Reopening America’s Schools” event in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Parson is clarifying comments he
PRNewsfoto/Sony Music EntertainmentA new official Jimi Hendrix online store has been launched, AuthenticHendrix.com, marking the first time that a website has made available for purchase the late guitar legend’s music and audiovisual releases alongside his authorized merchandise.
From left, Tony “TJ” Wiggins, 26, his girlfriend, Mary Whittemore, 27, and Tony’s brother, William “Robert” Wiggins, 21, have been arrested as a suspects in the triple homicide that occurred in Frostproof, Fla., July 17, 2020. –
UMeIf you ever wondered what The Rolling Stones would sound like if they had Jimmy Page playing guitar with them, you can find out now. The band has just released a previously unheard song called “Scarlet” that
U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Kansas via FBIBy CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC News (LINN COUNTY, Kan.) — Federal investigators in Kansas have exhumed the body of a Black man whose “suspicious” 2004 death may be linked
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesBy JACQUELINE LAUREAN YATES, ABC News (PASADENA, Calif.) — Some California hair salon owners have been eager to reopen after being shut down for months amid the coronavirus pandemic, and now they have the green
Courtesy of Live Nation New EnglandJimmy Buffett and Jefferson Starship are among the artists that will be featured on The Fenway Sessions, a livestream event showcasing performances from the famed Boston ballpark that premieres today, July 22,
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas has scheduled a mass distribution of fresh produce, dairy and protein Thursday morning from 9 until noon in Calico Rock. The distribution will be held at First Baptist Church on
ABC NewsBy GMA TEAM, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As the NBA kicks off scrimmages Wednesday in the Orlando “bubble,” several basketball superstars are speaking out to advocate for social justice. Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade
Official White House Photo by Tia DufourBy BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — The NAACP is joining a coast-to-coast legal fight to prevent United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos from siphoning away Congressionally approved emergency COVID-19
izusek/iStockBy LAURA ROMERO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — At The Lawrenceville School, a private high school in New Jersey, students returning in the fall will have access to an app that tracks potential coronavirus symptoms, touchless sinks
Deborah Hausladen of Malvern, Pennsylvania, got the idea for Sneakers for Soldiers after getting a call from her son who was serving in Afghanistan about needing new shoes. – (ABC News)By ERIC NOLL, ABC News (NEW YORK)
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes President/CEO Ron Peterson, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Director of Marketing Tobias Pugsley. Among the items they discuss is when to get tested, if you have been
WLS-TVBy WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC News (CHICAGO) — At least 14 people were shot outside a Chicago funeral home Tuesday, according to the Chicago Police Department. An unknown number of people inside a vehicle shot at multiple people
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — There were 158 damaging storm reports from Florida to Wyoming Tuesday, including seven reported tornadoes in Wisconsin and Illinois with some minor damage reported there. Also on Tuesday,
pepifoto/iStockBy GOOD MORNING AMERICA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A professional women’s soccer team may be coming to Los Angeles in spring 2022, the National Women’s Soccer League announced Tuesday. The exclusive rights to bring a team
Laura Cavanaugh/Getty ImagesBy JAMES HILL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell, the former British socialite accused of participating in a sex-trafficking conspiracy with the late Jeffrey Epstein, are asking a federal judge to enter
File photo: Timothy K. Sprague from January arrest A Gainesville man, 31-year-old Timothy K. Sprague, has been charged with murder and kidnapping in connection with an Ozark County man’s reported gunshot death last week. Online court documents
The Ad CouncilBy STACY CHEN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Producer and writer Alan Yang partnered up with The Ad Council, the non-profit organization, to release a public service announcement about the surge in anti-Asian sentiment brought
narvikk/iStockBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 613,000 people worldwide. Over 14.8 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the
kali9/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As a federal judge, Esther Salas has presided over thousands of cases. Several of them have been high-profile, including the convictions of The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars
Courtesy of Entertainment Cruise Productions LLC The 2020 edition of The 80s Cruise, the star-studded nautical music festival featuring performances by a variety of stars from the early MTV era, took place just before the COVID-19 pandemic
Courtesy of Rogers & CowanLike so many artists, George Thorogood has been self-isolating because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and he and his band The Destroyers have canceled or postponed their 2020 tour dates. The veteran rocker, who
ABC News/KTRK-TVBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (HOUSTON) — A man has surrendered to police after allegedly kicking down the door to his ex-girlfriend’s house in the early hours of the morning and shooting her to death while
With Monday’s announcement of the cancellation of the 2020 Arkansas State Fair, members of FFA chapters at schools across the state were left in shock and believing their hard work would go unrecognized. But a slight ray
Photo: Groundbreaking ceremony for the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas in late May A $1.5 million remodeling project at the new location for the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas topped the list of building permits
Photos: Amber Taylor and Robert Carpenter Two people arrested by Izard County authorities have been charged with felony counts of drug trafficking. According to the probable cause affidavit, 45 year-old Robert Carpenter of Saffell in Lawrence County
The postseason is set to begin Wednesday for Mountain Home’s American Legion junior baseball squad. MacLeod will be in Fort Smith for its opener in the Arkansas American Legion AA State Tournament. Mountain Home will meet the
Photo: Charles Glenn Millington A family camping trip ended abruptly when a heavily intoxicated Izard County man allegedly pointed a pistol at his wife and threatened to kill her in front of the couple’s two children. Forty-one-year-old
BOONEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas authorities say a 3-year-old girl has died and her 15-month-old sister has been hospitalized after they were found inside a car parked outside of their mother’s home in Arkansas. Arkansas State Police
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri has again broken its own record for the highest single-day increase in reported coronavirus cases. The health department on Tuesday reported another 1,138 cases, breaking a record set Saturday. So far,
JONESBORO, Ark. – Arkansas State junior offensive lineman Jarrett Horst has been named to the 2020 Outland Trophy Watch List, announced Tuesday by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and featuring 85 FBS standout interior linemen
Courtesy of Wessex Auction RoomsA previously unheard 1966 demo recording by David Bowie is going up for bids this Friday, July 24, as part of a music memorabilia auction at Wessex Auction Rooms in Chippenham, U.K. The
kali9/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC NEWSA judge has lifted the gag order in the high-profile cases of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd. The hearing on Tuesday followed a July 9
The Mountain Home Lockeroom baseball team began the Arkansas American Legion AAA State Tournament on a rough note. The Lockeroom went to Bryant on Tuesday and suffered an 8-4 loss to Texarkana. Will Gross ended up driving
TSABY: AMANDA MAILE and SAM SWEENEY (NEWARK) — A New Jersey woman was arrested after officials found an assault rifle that the Transportation Security Administration described as “artfully concealed” inside her suitcase at Newark Liberty International Airport
ABC News/KTSPBY: IVAN PEREIRA (MINNEAPOLIS) — Nearly two months after George Floyd died at the hand of Minneapolis police officers, Minnesota state leaders approved a comprehensive police reform bill that included a ban on chokeholds and what
The Searcy County Sheriff’s Office and the Marshall Police Department are asking for the public’s help regarding an attempted break-in at a pharmacy Friday afternoon.Sheriff Kenny Cassell says a man entered the Medic Pharmacy on U.S. Highway
Arkansas State’s opener at Memphis on Sept. 5. was still on the schedule as of Tuesday. That much athletic director Terry Mohajir knows. Mohajir has no idea who the Red Wolves will play the following week or
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. Click below to listen to the entire address: Arkansas reports 728 new coronavirus cases, 11 new deaths
Courtesy of CeekRingo’s Big Birthday Show, the star-studded special celebrating Ringo Starr‘s 80 birthday that first aired July 7 on the AXS TV network and Ringo’s YouTube channel, is now available for viewing via the Ceek Virtual
JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty ImagesBy AARON KATERSKY and IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Michael Cohen alleges he was sent back to federal prison and put in solitary confinement as retaliation over a tell-all book on
Michael Ciaglo/Getty ImagesBy ELLA TORRES, ABC News (AURORA, Colo.) — City council members in Aurora, Colorado, unanimously passed a resolution Monday evening allowing for an “independent, unbiased” investigation into the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old unarmed
Courtesy of Shelter MusicFormer Traffic singer/guitarist Dave Mason has enlisted some famous musical friends to create a remote remake of his classic 1968 song “Feelin’ Alright” that will get its official release this Friday, July 24, as
DNY59/iStockBy KARMA ALLEN, ABC News (ST. LOUIS) — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed briefings in support of a St. Louis couple charged for brandishing their guns at civil rights protesters outside their mansion last month, claiming
NEW YORK (AP) – Walmart Inc. said that it will be closing its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, saying that it wants to have its employees spend time with their families during
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