iStock/Gearstd(BRADENTON, Fla.) — BY: CHRISTINA CARREGA At least five WNBA players, citing battles for social justice reform or concerns over the novel coronavirus, have said they plan to sit out this season. Days after the league announced
BMGA new cover of T. Rex‘s memorable 1972 tune “Children of the Revolution” by pop star Kesha, which will appear on the upcoming tribute album AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, has been
HARRISONVILLE, Mo. (AP) – A former Harrisonville High School teacher and coach has been charged with five counts of sexual contact with a student, prosecutors said. A warrant has been issued for Joseph Dahman, the son of
iStock/zstockphotos(WASHINGTON) — BY: KELLY MCCARTHY As the country continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic, a new surge in cases has set record highs in many states. Idaho’s governor joined ABC News’ “What You Need to Know” to
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A former Arizona official pleaded guilty Wednesday to a human smuggling charge for what prosecutors called his role in running an illegal adoption scheme in three states involving women from the Marshall
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office(ATLANTA) — BY: STEPHANIE WALSH, J. GABRIEL WARE, and EMILY SHAPIRO A woman accused of setting fire to an Atlanta Wendy’s has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, remain on house arrest and
iStock/USGS(CARTOGA, Calif.) — BY: EMILY SHAPIRO A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit California around 10:45 a.m. local time Wednesday. The epicenter was near Cartoga, about 180 miles north of Los Angeles. People at several businesses near Lone Pine
An accountant from Fulton County has been sentenced for financial fraud after he allegedly stole more than $9 million from a client. Seventy-one-year-old Edward Cooper of Mammoth Spring has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison
RightFramePhotoVideo/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — New York City’s marathon, scheduled to take place Nov. 1, has been canceled because of coronavirus, according to New York Road Runners. Runners can get a refund or a
The Beatles with Stu Sutcliffe, right, circa 1960; Ellen Piel – K & K/RedfernsPaul McCartney took to his social media pages Tuesday to send out posthumous birthday wishes to his one-time Beatles band mate Stu Sutcliffe, who
CasPhotography/iStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC News(ALBANY, N.Y.) — Anyone visiting New York, Connecticut or New Jersey from Florida and other high-risk states for coronavirus will have to quarantine for 14 days, the governors announced Wednesday. “We have to
Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty ImagesBy ARIELLE MITROPOULOS and ELLA TORRES, ABC News (HOLYOKE, Mass.) — An independent investigation into the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, a state-run facility where more than 90 residents died since the coronavirus pandemic began,
DNY59/iStockBy CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — At 18-years-old Samuel Brownridge was identified by two witnesses as the gunman responsible for the 1994 execution-style murder of Darryle Adams in Queens, New York. Brownridge was convicted and
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy MATT GUTMAN and EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles County has more cases of coronavirus than any other county in the U.S. as of Wednesday morning. LA has over 88,500 residents diagnosed
Courtesy of St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalThe Romantics‘ Wally Palmar and Berlin frontwoman Teri Nunn are among the music artists taking part in a virtual concert to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The St. Jude Jam
Katherine Carscallen’s livelihood depends on seasonal sockeye salmon fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska, but she fears COVID-19 may cause history to repeat itself. – (Courtesy Katherine Carscallen)By KAYNA WHITWORTH, CONNOR BURTON and JENNA HARRISON, ABC News (BRISTOL
Photo: Charles Glenn Millington An Izard County man has been arrested on multiple charges, after he allegedly pointed a gun at his wife in front of their children. Eight charges have been filed against 41-year-old Charles Glenn
Skyhobo/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (MADISON, Wis.) — Turmoil unfolded outside the Wisconsin State Capitol on Tuesday night as protesters allegedly attacked a state senator, smashed windows and toppled two historic statues. Demonstrations began in downtown Madison
Breonna Taylor FamilyBy ROSA SANCHEZ, ABC News (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — One of the three police officers involved in the death of Breonna Taylor has been terminated from the force. Brett Hankison was fired from the Louisville Metro
ABC NewsBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A Black mother and her young child claim they were denied service at a Baltimore restaurant because of the color of their skin. Marcia Grant and her 9-year-old
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — About 200 homes were evacuated in the Phoenix metro area due to a new wildfire that ignited Tuesday. The new wildfire is called the Aquila Fire and it
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes Ron Peterson, president/CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the topics they discuss are regulation changes concerning masks and travel. Listen: click
US ArmyBy WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Officials and family members now suspect foul play in the disappearance of Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, who went missing on April 22. She was last seen in the parking
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStockBy LUKE BARR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The Police Executive Research Forum surveyed four cities across the country and found that crime rates in Indianapolis, Milwaukee, New York and Las Vegas have spiked since the start
DNY59/iStockBy STEPHANIE WASH, ABC News (ATLANTA) — As the district attorney of Fulton County, Georgia, Paul L. Howard Jr. says he attends a lot of funerals. On Tuesday, at the invitation of the Brooks family, Howard attended
amphotora/iStockBy BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A retired top New York City detective is recommending “throwing out the book” on training for would-be police officers across the country and starting from scratch. Kirk Burkhalter, who
ABC NewsBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A father has pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree reckless endangerment in the hot car deaths of his one-year-old twins, New York prosecutors said Tuesday. Juan Rodriguez,
Courtesy of SongAidJesse Colin Young recently teamed up with Steve Miller to record a new version of the classic peace anthem “Get Together” — Jesse’s old group The Youngbloods‘ signature song — which has been released as
Photo: Christopher Alan Whitman A Mountain Home man charged with shooting a 21-year-old male in the leg faced similar allegations less than seven months ago. Thirty-year-old Christopher Alan Whitman appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and
The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC) plans to hold a meeting this week to discuss chronic wasting disease (CWD). A virtual roundtable discussion is set for Thursday morning at 8:30. The CWD management zone in Arkansas
Two of the 33 Arkansas State Police (ASP) trooper recruits receiving their certified law enforcement certificates last week in a ceremony at the State Capitol have been assigned to Troop I in North Central Arkansas. Troop I
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team will return to action Wednesday evening. The Lockeroom hosts West Plains at Cooper Park. First pitch at Lester White Field will be at 5:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The coronavirus has become so rampant in a small Missouri town that a Baptist pastor is re-closing his church that was shut down for two months earlier in the pandemic. Noel sits in
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Supreme Court is sending a lawsuit over absentee voting during the coronavirus pandemic back to a lower court for review. Supreme Court judges on Tuesday ruled that Cole County Circuit Court
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield has been selected as the location for the St. Louis Cardinals Taxi Squad during the 2020 Major League Baseball season. The fact the Springfield community will be able to provide a location and
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals have signed first-round draft pick Jordan Walker for $2.9 million, which comes just under the slot value for the 21st overall pick. Walker is a power-hitting third baseman picked
Credit: Danielle St. LaurentBlondie, Journey and Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry are among many artists who’ve signed a letter to Congress in support of the Justice in Policing Act. The letter, which was obtained by Billboard,
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Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — The FBI has completed its investigation into a noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage at Talladega Superspeedway earlier this week and is not filing any federal charges,
UPDATE: The Amber Alert has been canceled. The child has been found safe. Original story: The West Memphis Police Department has requested activation of an Arkansas AMBER Alert. Point of contact for additional information is Det. Matt
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson spent most of Tuesday in Mountain Home discussing COVID-19 in Baxter County and its impact on local healthcare and the economy, as well as providing his daily press conference on the campus of
Blue Elan RecordsFounding Yes singer Jon Anderson‘s latest solo album, the star-studded 1000 Hands, will get its wide release on July 31. In advance of its arrival, an official video for one of its tracks, “WDMCF,” has
Arkansas Department of Heath Director Dr. Nate Smith addresses the public during the governor’s daily update on COVID-19 Tuesday at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update
Live Nation EntertainmentAfter announcing last month that their 2020 summer tour would be postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Matchbox Twenty has some good news for fans. The band has rescheduled its tour for summer 2021.
Michael Putland/Getty ImagesAfter seeing his colleagues Elton John and Queen singer Freddie Mercury smash it at the box office as the subjects of acclaimed movie biographies, Rod Stewart is reportedly getting in on the fun. The British
Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesBy KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace said he is “absolutely” reinvigorated to help advocate for social change and educate others after a noose was found in his team’s garage
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News(HOUSTON) — The rise in new COVID-19 cases in Texas is gotten so taxing that a children’s hospital in Houston is now admitting adult patients. The Texas Children’s Hospital said it opened
Starflamedia/iStockBy GIO BENITEZ, AMANDA MAILE and MINA KAJI, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — A new screening procedure will monitor temperatures of passengers traveling to and from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), making the program the first of
Authorities are investigating after a human scalp was discovered in a Joplin campground. Newton County Sheriff Chris Jennings said the owner of the Holly Haven Campground on the southwest side of Joplin found the scalp Saturday morning
Credit: Kate IzorLast month, Roger Waters teamed up remotely with members of his touring band for a video performance of Pink Floyd‘s “Mother” that was posted online. Now he and the musicians have gotten together virtually again
photovs/iStockBy AARON KATERSKY and EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As complaints of illegal fireworks skyrocket in New York City, the mayor says he’s establishing a task force to crack down on sales. For the first
fermate/iStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC News (SALT LAKE CITY) — Utah’s governor said he has “no plans” to shut down the economy, directly pushing back at a public health official who warned that as COVID-19 cases continue to
Gonzo MultimediaDavid Essex, the Britsh pop-rock singer best known in the U.S. for his smash 1973 hit “Rock On,” has released a new studio album called Unplayed Hits that’s available now exclusively at his online store. The
Pgiam/iStockBy LAUREN LANTRY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A Harvard Law student has filed a lawsuit against the university because tuition prices and fees have remained the same despite classes moving to remote learning due to the
Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Anti-racism protesters tried to pull down a monument of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, in a park near the White House on Monday night
Toby Scott/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (SEATTLE) — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Monday that officials will work with community leaders and Black-led organizations to amicably dismantle the protester-occupied streets near Cal Anderson
Joe Faraoni / ESPN ImagesBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Tennis champion Novak Djokovic said Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19. His wife also tested positive but their children are negative, he said. Three
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Damaging storms moved through a large part of the country Monday from New Mexico to New York. Damaging winds near 60 mph were reported near Richmond, Virginia, where
Stewart Trial AttorneysBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (ATLANTA) — Friends and family will gather on Tuesday for the funeral of Rayshard Brooks, a black man who was shot dead in a Wendy’s parking lot by an Atlanta
Stewart Trial AttorneysBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (ATLANTA) — Friends and family will gather on Tuesday for the funeral of Rayshard Brooks, a black man who was shot dead in a Wendy’s parking lot by an Atlanta
San Jose Police DepartmentBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (SAN JOSE, Calif.) — A woman who deliberately coughed on a baby in a stroller at a restaurant is being hunted by police. The incident occurred in the afternoon
San Jose Police DepartmentBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (SAN JOSE, Calif.) — A woman who deliberately coughed on a baby in a stroller at a restaurant is being hunted by police. The incident occurred in the afternoon
Warner Bros.Peter Frampton and Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson will take part in a upcoming edition of the Origins podcast that will feature a reunion of the cast of the 2000 Cameron Crowe film Almost Famous in honor
Ovidiu Dugulan/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO and JOSHUA HOYOS, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Infectious disease experts have warned that mass protests over the death of George Floyd could lead to another wave of COVID-19 infections. So far, Minneapolis,
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will hold his daily COVID-19 update in Mountain Home Tuesday. The press conference will begin at 1:30 from the Trout Room at The Sheid on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. You
A free drive-thru COVID-19 testing event will be held in Gainesville Friday. Missouri Ozarks Community Health and the Ozark County Health Department are partnering for the event, which is free to residents of Ozark, Douglas and Wright
A court ordered public auction of the former NABORS Sanitation office on Rossi Road in Mountain Home has finally been scheduled.A notice from a Mountain Home auction service notes the sale of the commercial buildings and property
The Flippin School Board met for nearly three hours Monday night, dealing with personnel items and voting to move ahead with the baseball/softball project. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has the report. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered
Photo: Joel Preston Fuller A man charged with choking another male with an electrical cord appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Thirty-two-year-old Joel Preston Fuller of Mountain Home entered a not guilty plea to the charges
Photo: Mark Walter Frankowitz A Salesville man accused of attacking his girlfriend with broken glass, choking her and refusing to let her leave their residence appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Forty-seven-year-old Mark Walter Frankowitz is
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team will continue its home stand on Tuesday. MacLeod is set to welcome Harrison to Cooper Park. The first pitch at Lester White Field is scheduled for 5:30. WebReadyTM
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team will continue its home stand on Tuesday. MacLeod is set to welcome Harrison to Cooper Park. The first pitch at Lester White Field is scheduled for 5:30. WebReadyTM Powered
Internet and TV subscribers of NEXT may experience interruptions to their service late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. In a Facebook post, NEXT says upgrades and maintenance work will be performed Tuesday night starting at 11.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – A former day care worker at an Arkansas university has been charged with allegedly assaulting two children. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that court documents show Joseph Charles O’Neill, 31, faces two counts of
A rural area of Missouri’s far southwestern corner is seeing a big spike in coronavirus cases, driving a record increase in cases in the state. Missouri reported 389 new cases on Saturday, but that was topped by
A rural area of Missouri’s far southwestern corner is seeing a big spike in coronavirus cases, driving a record increase in cases in the state. Missouri reported 389 new cases on Saturday, but that was topped by
iStockBy: ABC News (NEW YORK) — Just yards off a North Carolina beach, 16-year-old Nick Arthur was attacked by a shark. The incident happened Thursday afternoon as the teen was jumping over waves on a sandbar. Authorities
Courtesy of The Royal MailQueen will be the third British music group ever to be honored with a set of stamps by U.K. postal agency The Royal Mail, following The Beatles in 2007 and Pink Floyd in
Stefan Hoederath/RedfernsDepeche Mode is streaming the group’s LiVE SPiRiTS concert film this week. LiVE SPiRiTS includes the never-before-seen full footage from Depeche Mode’s July 2018 shows in Berlin, which marked the final concerts the synth-pop trio played
For the first time since March 17, the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County welcomed patrons into the facility Monday.Closed to visitors due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, Baxter County Library Director Kim Crow Sheaner says it’s
iStock/NadejdaReidBy: EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — When a Pennsylvania police officer crashed his patrol car on the way to a call, a bystander stepped in to save him, authorities said. The fiery, two-car accident took
iStock/NadejdaReidBy: EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — When a Pennsylvania police officer crashed his patrol car on the way to a call, a bystander stepped in to save him, authorities said. The fiery, two-car accident took
iStock/ChiccoDodiFCBy: IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A New York police officer who was previously charged with misconduct was suspended without pay and is under investigation for an incident where he was filmed using a chokehold
iStock/ChiccoDodiFCBy: IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A New York police officer who was previously charged with misconduct was suspended without pay and is under investigation for an incident where he was filmed using a chokehold
JONESBORO(AP) – A Jonesboro police officer and another person were killed in a head-on collision on a northeastern Arkansas highway. “On Sunday evening, Patrolman Zachary Barton and his wife were involved in a head-on collision in Lawrence
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: Arkansas coronavirus cases rise by 522, as 2 more
Charles Eshelman/FilmMagicE Street Band drummer Max Weinberg got a special Father’s Day gift from his son Jay, who plays drums for the mask-wearing metal band Slipknot. In honor of his father, Jay laid down the beat for
Nela Koenig; Courtesy of Capital Concerts; Derek BlanksJohn Fogerty, The Temptations and Patti LaBelle are among the many stars taking part in the 40th anniversary edition of PBS’ annual Independence Day special A Capitol Fourth. This year,
Mark Horton/Getty Images for ABATom Petty may be gone, but his political opinions still stand. His estate on Saturday blasted President Donald Trump for playing his music at his rally without prior consent. The song in question was
ImageKit/iStock(NEW YORK) — After spending almost all of spring in a COVID-19 pause, the Big Apple kicked off the first week of summer with the next step in its return to normal. New York officially began phase
Washington County Sheriff’s Office via FacebookBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NORTH PLAINS, Ore.) — Six months after a young woman who was last seen with her boyfriend disappeared, Oregon authorities say her remains may have been recovered.
Nightjar Productions Ltd.; Courtesy of Hard Rock InternationalQueen drummer Roger Taylor has released a new original solo song titled “Isolation” that we can only assume was inspired by life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Taylor played all of
kali9/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (MANCHESTER, N.H.) — Two people are facing charges after a New Hampshire man was allegedly kidnapped and left naked, tied to a tree, police said. Ariel Dupuis, 29, is believed to have
kali9/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (MANCHESTER, N.H.) — Two people are facing charges after a New Hampshire man was allegedly kidnapped and left naked, tied to a tree, police said. Ariel Dupuis, 29, is believed to have
Cleopatra RecordsThe soundtrack album for the new biopic Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash will be released on Friday, June 26, as a CD, digitally and as a limited-edition LP pressed on
Cleopatra RecordsThe soundtrack album for the new biopic Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash will be released on Friday, June 26, as a CD, digitally and as a limited-edition LP pressed on
filadendron/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Tennessee’s largest county could go back to the first phase of its reopening plan due to a recent spike in novel coronavirus infections. Tami Sawyer, the commissioner of Shelby
filadendron/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Tennessee’s largest county could go back to the first phase of its reopening plan due to a recent spike in novel coronavirus infections. Tami Sawyer, the commissioner of Shelby
SeanPavonePhoto/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (RICHMOND, Va.) — Police in Virginia’s capital declared an unlawful assembly on Sunday night as anti-racism protesters tried to tear down a Confederate-era monument. The Richmond Police Department announced the unlawful assembly
SeanPavonePhoto/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (RICHMOND, Va.) — Police in Virginia’s capital declared an unlawful assembly on Sunday night as anti-racism protesters tried to tear down a Confederate-era monument. The Richmond Police Department announced the unlawful assembly
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News(NEW YORK) — There were 332 damaging storm reports from Colorado to Virginia over the weekend, bringing damage and one death due to these storms. One person died in the Birmingham, Alabama,
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News(NEW YORK) — There were 332 damaging storm reports from Colorado to Virginia over the weekend, bringing damage and one death due to these storms. One person died in the Birmingham, Alabama,
ABC NewsBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (LINCOLN, Ala.) — NASCAR said Sunday it has launched an investigation after a noose was found in the garage stall of a black driver who had called for removing the Confederate
ABC NewsBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (LINCOLN, Ala.) — NASCAR said Sunday it has launched an investigation after a noose was found in the garage stall of a black driver who had called for removing the Confederate
Fulton County Sheriff’s OfficeBy STEPHANIE WASH and ALONDRA VALLE, ABC News (ATLANTA) — An attorney for former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe is questioning Fulton County District Attorney Paul L. Howard Jr.’s decision to charge his client
Fulton County Sheriff’s OfficeBy STEPHANIE WASH and ALONDRA VALLE, ABC News (ATLANTA) — An attorney for former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe is questioning Fulton County District Attorney Paul L. Howard Jr.’s decision to charge his client
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO and ARIELLE MITROPOULOS, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A dozen states have seen record highs of new COVID-19 cases since Friday, an ABC News analysis has found. The states that saw the increase
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO and ARIELLE MITROPOULOS, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A dozen states have seen record highs of new COVID-19 cases since Friday, an ABC News analysis has found. The states that saw the increase
Jacksonville Sheriff’s OfficeBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — A mock lynching of a mannequin wearing a police officer’s uniform and a pig mask has been found hanging over a highway. The scene was discovered early
Jacksonville Sheriff’s OfficeBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — A mock lynching of a mannequin wearing a police officer’s uniform and a pig mask has been found hanging over a highway. The scene was discovered early
amphotora/iStockBy BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — The fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man by a Southern California sheriff’s deputy who was not wearing a body camera has prompted politicians and the teenager’s family to request
amphotora/iStockBy BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — The fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man by a Southern California sheriff’s deputy who was not wearing a body camera has prompted politicians and the teenager’s family to request
SeanPavonePhoto/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A statue of Theodore Roosevelt outside the American Museum of Natural History in New York City that has been criticized for symbolizing colonialism and racism will be removed, the
SeanPavonePhoto/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A statue of Theodore Roosevelt outside the American Museum of Natural History in New York City that has been criticized for symbolizing colonialism and racism will be removed, the
Arkansas 15,561 total cases (+3,060 from last Monday) 4,880 active cases (+668 from last Monday) 225 deaths (+46 from last Monday) Baxter County 14 total cases 1 active case (-1) 0 deaths Marion County 2 total cases
Arkansas 15,561 total cases (+3,060 from last Monday) 4,880 active cases (+668 from last Monday) 225 deaths (+46 from last Monday) Baxter County 14 total cases 1 active case (-1) 0 deaths Marion County 2 total cases
The movement to clean up nuisance properties is gaining steam throughout the state and across the nation, with a concerted effort underway in Blytheville, located in Mississippi County.Mountain Home has been at the forefront of the movement,
The movement to clean up nuisance properties is gaining steam throughout the state and across the nation, with a concerted effort underway in Blytheville, located in Mississippi County.Mountain Home has been at the forefront of the movement,
Photo: Matthew Mears A 19-year-old man accused of having inappropriate sexual relations with a juvenile female appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and entered a plea of not guilty to his charges. Matthew Mears is charged
Photo: Matthew Mears A 19-year-old man accused of having inappropriate sexual relations with a juvenile female appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and entered a plea of not guilty to his charges. Matthew Mears is charged
Three local organizations are among 46 cultural groups throughout Arkansas sharing over $463,000 in grant funds awarded by the Arkansas Humanities Council. The funding is from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the
Three local organizations are among 46 cultural groups throughout Arkansas sharing over $463,000 in grant funds awarded by the Arkansas Humanities Council. The funding is from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the
A retired Gainesville R-V School District teacher has been recognized by the Missouri FFA Association. Vicki Smith was recently awarded an Honorary State FFA Degree. Smith’s husband taught agricultural education at Gainesville, and she was involved with
A retired Gainesville R-V School District teacher has been recognized by the Missouri FFA Association. Vicki Smith was recently awarded an honorary state FFA degree. Smith’s husband taught agricultural education at Gainesville, and she was involved with
The Flippin School Board will address a few staffing vacancies during its regular June session Monday evening at 7. The board will vote on accepting the resignation of middle school teacher Ronnie Blevins. The middle school may
The Flippin School Board will address a few staffing vacancies during its regular June session Monday evening at 7. The board will vote on accepting the resignation of middle school teacher Ronnie Blevins. The middle school may
The Baxter County Planning Board will not meet Tuesday. The board’s next meeting is scheduled for July 28 at 11 a.m. in the third floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Courtesy of Preservation HallPaul McCartney is among the music stars who performed during a virtual fundraising event for New Orleans’ famous Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Preservation Hall Foundation that streamed live Saturday, and can be
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Tyson Foods is looking into reports that China’s customs agency has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson facility in the United States after coronavirus cases were confirmed among its employees. A Tyson
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Tyson Foods is looking into reports that China’s customs agency has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson facility in the United States after coronavirus cases were confirmed among its employees. A Tyson
Pontotoc, Mississippi continued their dominance of the Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic by winning the 2020 championship Sunday afternoon at Cooper Park in Mountain Home. Pontotoc defeated Russellville 6-3 in the title game to give them three
Pontotoc, Mississippi continued its dominance of the Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic by winning the 2020 championship Sunday afternoon at Cooper Park in Mountain Home. Pontotoc defeated Russellville 6-3 in the title game to give the team
iStock/omersukrugoksuBy: BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (KILLEEN, Texas) — Foul play is suspected in the death of a Fort Hood, Texas, soldier, whose remains were found 10 months after he went missing, military officials said. A search for
iStock/omersukrugoksuBy: BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (KILLEEN, Texas) — Foul play is suspected in the death of a Fort Hood, Texas, soldier, whose remains were found 10 months after he went missing, military officials said. A search for
iStock/bizoo_nBy: BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Eight Minnesota correctional officers of color have filed a discrimination complaint alleging they were barred from guarding the white former police officer charged with murdering George Floyd, a Black
iStock/bizoo_nBy: BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Eight Minnesota correctional officers of color have filed a discrimination complaint alleging they were barred from guarding the white former police officer charged with murdering George Floyd, a Black
iStock/sshepardBy: JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A college professor been placed on administrative leave following a racist incident where he refused to call a student by her given name and instructed her — twice —
iStock/sshepardBy: JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A college professor been placed on administrative leave following a racist incident where he refused to call a student by her given name and instructed her — twice —
iStock/Kameleon007By: SONY SALZMAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — From the start, the founders of Black Lives Matter have always put LGBTQ voices at the center of the conversation. The movement was founded by three Black women, Alicia
iStock/Kameleon007By: SONY SALZMAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — From the start, the founders of Black Lives Matter have always put LGBTQ voices at the center of the conversation. The movement was founded by three Black women, Alicia
iStock/MattGushBy: JON HAWORTH, ABC News (MINNEAPOLIS) — Eleven people have been shot and one person has been killed in an overnight shooting in Minneapolis. The incident began on Sunday morning at 12:37 a.m. when multiple calls were
iStock/MattGushBy: JON HAWORTH, ABC News (MINNEAPOLIS) — Eleven people have been shot and one person has been killed in an overnight shooting in Minneapolis. The incident began on Sunday morning at 12:37 a.m. when multiple calls were
iSrock/RomoloTavaniBy: ABC News (NEW YORK) — As sport leagues prepare to resume their seasons following the COVID-19 outbreak, fans of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest are relishing in excitement that the competition will still take place
iSrock/RomoloTavaniBy: ABC News (NEW YORK) — As sport leagues prepare to resume their seasons following the COVID-19 outbreak, fans of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest are relishing in excitement that the competition will still take place
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Charges filed against police officer in connection with Cotter woman’s death Viola hires 2-time state champion as new boys’ basketball coach Man allegedly shot
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A Springfield police officer is suing the man who is charged with crashing a sport utility vehicle into him. Officer Mark Priebe, who sustained rib fractures and a spinal cord injury, filed the
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri health officials are reporting 389 more coronavirus cases and seven more deaths. New data released Saturday shows the number of cases has risen to 17,590. The number of deaths increased to
American Legion baseball makes up the local Sunday schedule, as the Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic comes to an end at Cooper Park. The Mountain Home senior squad is one of four teams looking to finish the
The Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic wrapped up pool play Saturday night with a local coach reaching a milestone. Lester White picked up his 1,000th win as the head coach of the Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion
Photo: Amos Joseph Duquette A man who called 911 six times in about an hour June 2 to report a non-existent fire and imaginary people invading his house now faces charges of possessing drug paraphernalia and obstructing
Photo: Thurman Hogue A Searcy County man, 35-year-old Thurman Hogue of Marshall, has been arrested after allegedly making a false report to law enforcement. Sheriff Kenny Cassell says a call was made to 911 on June 2
In an effort to provide more dairy products to those facing food insecurity, Hiland Dairy has worked with Midwest Dairy and the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas to provide 5,085 half gallons of milk. This contribution
National Beta has announced Calico Rock School is a 2019-2020 National School of Distinction. This award honors Beta Clubs striving towards academic achievement, exemplary character, demonstrated leadership and service to others. With an ongoing quest to instill
Photo: Nathan Stearns, White River Valley Electric Cooperative, community programs coordinator Twenty students from Ozark County are among 154 receiving scholarships for tuition assistance from the White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s (WRVEC) trust program, Operation Round Up.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – About 600 patients seeking authorization to purchase medical marijuana in Missouri had their paperwork signed by a fake doctor, officials say. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said in a news
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – More than 500 new coronavirus cases were reported and 10 more deaths due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, were reported Saturday by the Arkansas Department of Health. The department
Rawf8/iStockBy CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC NEWS (ATLANTA) — An arrest warrant was issued on Saturday by Atlanta fire officials for a 29-year-old woman accused of setting fire to a Wendy’s restaurant hours after Rayshard Brooks was seen on
jganser/iStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC NEWS (TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — Florida continued to set record-breaking numbers of COVID-19 cases, with an additional 4,049 new cases reported Saturday. There were an additional 40 Florida resident deaths related to COVID-19, according
Alex Wong/Getty ImagesBY: LEIGHTON SCHNEIDER, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — After weeks of protests across the country over police violence, President Trump introduced a series of executive actions this week on police reform. The actions include curbing
We set a goal to test every resident and staff member in long-term-care in June, and today I’m pleased to say that nursing homes and assisted-living and residential-care facilities will be able to resume limited family visits
Mountain Home High School’s Athletic Department is continuing its run of seniors signing to compete on the collegiate level. Leah Jackson signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to join the volleyball program at Evangel University. Jackson
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStockBy WILLIAM MANSELL and CHRISTINA CARREGA (NOKOMIS, Fla.) — A 22-year-old Nokomis, Florida, man posted $200,000 bond after he was charged with posting several threatening videos onto his social media accounts with an agenda to shoot everyone
carlballou/iStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC NEWS (RICHMOND, Va.) — An armed individual was arrested near the Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond, Virginia, police said Saturday morning. No shots were fired and the area was deemed secure after
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesBy ELLA TORRES, ABC NEWS (SAN FRANCISCO) — The statue of Francis Scott Key, who is known for writing “The Star-Spangled Banner” but was a slave owner, was toppled by protesters in San Francisco during
Saturday will be another busy day of American Legion baseball. The 34th annual Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic will continue at Cooper Park as pool play comes to an end. A milestone will be sought in the
Friday was another good day for the Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team hosting the second day of the Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic. Head coach Lester White picked up his 999th victory as the Lockeroom
Photo: Pontotoc Coach Nickey Browning and Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams presented the first-known “Key to the City” honor to Nickey Browning, head coach of the Pontotoc, Mississippi, Red Sox American Legion
Two defendants set to appear in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday were sent home, when they reported fever and other flu-like symptoms.Under new procedures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, defendants entering the court complex are kept
Housing assistance is now available in Baxter and Searcy counties through the COVID-19 Relief program administered through Ozark Opportunities, Inc. (OOI). The program assists with rent deposits, first month’s rent, utility deposits and late/past due rent to
Photo: Sydney Czanstkowski (left) and Anna Grace Foreman (right) are the recipients of $1,000 scholarships from the Friends of the North Fork and White Rivers. The Friends of the North Fork and White Rivers have awarded scholarships
The fall 2020 scholars at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home have been named to the Chancellor’s List and Vice Chancellor’s lists.Students who have a 4.0-grade point average are on the Chancellor’s List, and students who have a 3.6
Gems/Redferns/Getty ImagesToday, a never-before-heard solo version of Aretha Franklin‘s “Never Gonna Break My Faith” was released featuring background vocals from the Boys Choir of Harlem, to commemorate Juneteenth. The Grammy-winning song, which was co-written by Canadian rocker
Myriam Santos; Helen MaybanksUnited We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes, a TV special hosted by Harry Connick Jr. celebrating those on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle, airs this Sunday, June 21, at
PARK HILLS, Mo. (AP) – Health officials are investigating a coronavirus outbreak that has infected 21 at a state prison in eastern Missouri. A total of 2,986 inmates and staff at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional
PARK HILLS, Mo. (AP) – Health officials are investigating a coronavirus outbreak that has infected 21 at a state prison in eastern Missouri. A total of 2,986 inmates and staff at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional
Photo: Courtesy sfgate.com ST. LOUIS (AP) – A march commemorating Juneteenth in St. Louis on Friday began at the most appropriate of places — the Old Courthouse, where Dred Scott’s lawsuit played out, a pivotal case that
Photo: Courtesy sfgate.com ST. LOUIS (AP) – A march commemorating Juneteenth in St. Louis on Friday began at the most appropriate of places — the Old Courthouse, where Dred Scott’s lawsuit played out, a pivotal case that
The first confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus in Ozark County has been reported. The Ozark County Health Department in a Facebook post late Friday morning reported the individual testing positive has been notified. Health officials advise
The first confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus in Ozark County has been reported. The Ozark County Health Department in a Facebook post late Friday morning reported the individual testing positive has been notified. Health officials advise
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteLast month, Brett Eldredge shared a new single called “Gabrielle,” explaining that it was the first taste of a new album called Sunday Drive. Next up, he let fans hear two more new tunes, called
All in WAHeart guitarist Nancy Wilson has hopped on the lineup for All in WA, a virtual benefit concert in support of COVID-19 relief in Washington State. Wilson, who grew up near Seattle, along with The Head and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas State Parks, a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, now has a way for guests to document their experiences at all 52 state parks. Visitors can pick up
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas State Parks, a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, now has a way for guests to document their experiences at all 52 state parks. Visitors can pick up
kali9/iStockBy LUKE BARR, ABC NEWS (WASHINGTON) — Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Carrillo and Richard Justus allegedly pulled up in a white van alongside a guard shack at the federal courthouse in Oakland, California, late last month
kali9/iStockBy LUKE BARR, ABC NEWS (WASHINGTON) — Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Carrillo and Richard Justus allegedly pulled up in a white van alongside a guard shack at the federal courthouse in Oakland, California, late last month
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – The Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and other “Memphis in May” events have been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak in the Tennessee city. Both the music festival
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – The Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and other “Memphis in May” events have been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak in the Tennessee city. Both the music festival
U.S. Air ForceBy LUIS MARTINEZ, ABC NEWS(WASHINGTON) — The Air Force is making history by selecting Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass as the 19th chief master sergeant of the Air Force, making her the first woman in
U.S. Air ForceBy LUIS MARTINEZ, ABC NEWS(WASHINGTON) — The Air Force is making history by selecting Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass as the 19th chief master sergeant of the Air Force, making her the first woman in
Andy SappAhead of Father’s Day this Sunday, the Zac Brown Band have shared a from-home performance of their just-released song, “The Man Who Loves You the Most.” In the clip, the band mates each check in from
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas added a one-day record of more than 700 cases of COVID-19 on Friday and set a new daily record for the number of community-spread cases of the virus according to Gov. Asa Hutchinson
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas added a one-day record of more than 700 cases of COVID-19 on Friday and set a new daily record for the number of community-spread cases of the virus according to Gov. Asa Hutchinson
Credit: Julie FogertyJohn Fogerty has teamed up again with three of his children — sons Tyler and Shane, and daughter Kelsy — for the latest in a series of performance videos, this one featuring a rendition of
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A statue of Winston Churchill has been temporarily removed from a Missouri museum honoring the famed British wartime prime minister so it can be cleaned and protected from construction. The Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A statue of Winston Churchill has been temporarily removed from a Missouri museum honoring the famed British wartime prime minister so it can be cleaned and protected from construction. The Jefferson
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC NEWS (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — A police officer involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor will be fired, the Louisville, Kentucky, mayor announced Friday. Louisville Metro Police Officer Brett Hankison was
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC NEWS (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — A police officer involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor will be fired, the Louisville, Kentucky, mayor announced Friday. Louisville Metro Police Officer Brett Hankison was
Photo: In this Nov. 15, 2019, file photo, Paul Petersen looks on following an initial court appearance in Salt Lake City. Petersen, a former elected official in metro Phoenix accused of running an illegal adoption scheme in
Photo: In this Nov. 15, 2019, file photo, Paul Petersen looks on following an initial court appearance in Salt Lake City. Petersen, a former elected official in metro Phoenix accused of running an illegal adoption scheme in
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:
narvikk/iStockBy ARIELLE MITROPOULOS, SOO RIN KIM, and ELLA TORRES, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — An ABC News analysis found that hospitalizations for COVID-19 are increasing in 17 states across the country, with experts warning that the U.S.
narvikk/iStockBy ARIELLE MITROPOULOS, SOO RIN KIM, and ELLA TORRES, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — An ABC News analysis found that hospitalizations for COVID-19 are increasing in 17 states across the country, with experts warning that the U.S.
Columbia RecordsBob Dylan‘s latest studio album, Rough and Rowdy Ways, got its release today. The 10-track collection is the lauded singer/songwriter’s first record featuring all-new original material since 2012’s Tempest. In a recent New York Times interview,
Warner Music NashvilleShy Carter is best known as the songwriter and producer behind some of country music’s biggest hits. He’s worked with the likes of Billy Currington, Keith Urban and Sugarland, and country fans got a taste
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A grand jury on Thursday indicted a Kansas City detective on involuntary manslaughter in the shooting of a black man who was killed last year in his own backyard while backing into
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) – Several civil rights organizations said Thursday that they want to see significant changes at Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center after allegations resurfaced of racial discrimination and demeaning treatment of black employees. Black
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A committee of Arkansas legislators voted to reject proposed rules that would permanently ban medium and large scale hog farms from the Buffalo River watershed.The Legislative Council’s Administrative Rules Subcommittee on Wednesday
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The city of Little Rock has removed from a city park a statue honoring a militia unit that formed to fight for the Confederacy, Mayor Frank Scott Jr. said. The city on
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Mississippi-based Gulfside Casino Partnership has won the Arkansas Racing Commission’s license to construct and operate a casino in Pope County. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports the seven-member commission selected Gulfside on Thursday.
Legacy RecordingsWillie Nelson delivers a traditional, sway-along country ballad in “We Are the Cowboys,” the fourth single off his forthcoming album, First Rose of Spring. This isn’t the first time Willie has sung on a studio version
ABC/Image Group LATravis Denning’s single, “After a Few,” finally hit #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for the week of June 13, after a whopping 65-week climb. That’s a record for the Country Airplay chart, marking the
Another Mountain Home High School student athlete is preparing to compete on the collegiate level. Jacob Pyeatt signed a national letter of intent Thursday to join the cross country and track and field programs at Arkansas State
Warner Music NashvilleGabby Barrett released her debut album, Goldmine, this week. The highly-anticipated project features her mega-hit single, “I Hope.” Gabby made waves in a big way when she sent “I Hope” to radio in January of
Credit: Kevin MazurBilly Joel, John Mellencamp, Daryl Hall and Cyndi Lauper are among hundreds of artists who’ve signed an open letter to Congress in support of independent music venues that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ron and Patty Thomas/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — The Tennessee state legislature passed a restrictive ban on abortions in the state during the early morning hours Friday in a closed-door session. And opponents of
Courtesy of Lockn’Organizers of the Lockn’ Festival are treating fans to a free three-day virtual concert extravaganza dubbed Light from Lockn’ this weekend, which was when the 2020 fest originally was scheduled to take place, before it
cineman69/iStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC News (TULSA, Okla.) — Tulsa, Oklahoma officials have announced precautions ahead of President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday, his first since the pandemic began and one that has been criticized by some for
Neal Preston © Queen Productions Ltd.The show must go on for Queen + Adam Lambert! The British rock legends and their current singer may have been forced to postpone the 2020 European leg of their Rhapsody trek
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2006, a then-little known country singer released her debut single, “Tim McGraw.” Since then, she’s risen through the ranks in country music and transitioned to pop, becoming one of the biggest stars in
hapabapa/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The Air Force inspector general is investigating the use of military aircraft to monitor protests across the United States this month in the wake of George Floyd’s death. “Following
A shooting Thursday afternoon about 4 at the Missouri Army National Guard Armory in West Plains has been ruled accidental. A spokesperson for the West Plains Police Department says a member of the Missouri National Guard had
Big Machine RecordsRascal Flatts is thinking about their legacy in the brand-new single, “How They Remember You,” which ponders the big question of how each of us will be remembered once we’re gone. Fans know and love
Bastiaan Slabbers/iStockBy ABBY CRUZ, ABC News (NEW YORK) — For 13 years, Philadelphia’s only accessible and intact stop on the Underground Railroad has celebrated Juneteenth with one of the largest street festivals in the city. If you
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Thousands of people are being forced to evacuate as more than three dozen wildfires are burning in the western part of the United States, from New Mexico to
Allen Kee / ESPNBy LESLEY MESSER, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the United States in March, many struggled to figure how they could do their jobs while maintaining the safety guidelines
David Ryder/Getty ImagesBy EMILY SHAPRIO and MATT GUTMAN, ABC News (SEATTLE) — Near downtown Seattle, a several-block section of the city is sealed off. Inside, people can walk freely among murals, access free food and gather to
kali9/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — A man who authorities say was armed with a gun was shot to death by sheriff’s deputies near Los Angeles on Thursday evening. The incident occurred just before 6
MCCAIG/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — The family of Robert Fuller, the man who was found hanging in a California park last week, said police killed Fuller’s half-brother during a shootout after a traffic stop on
Kuzma/iStock(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — The police officer who shot and killed Cameron Lamb in Missouri last year was charged with manslaughter Thursday. The news came just days after his family met with President Donald Trump to talk
Credit: Criss CainHere’s wishing Ann Wilson a very happy 70th birthday. The Heart frontwoman has long been considered one of the most powerful singers in rock. The band, which also includes Wilson’s sister Nancy, began making its
Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Pepsi’s Rock The SouthFather’s Day is Sunday, and during this past year, Thomas Rhett got to share a pretty unique experience with his dad, Rhett Akins: He took him on the road to open his VHS Tour.
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe newest installment of Toby Keith’s quarantine series, Furniture Store Guitar Sessions, is the poignant music video for his recent release, “Don’t Let the Old Man In.” Toby strums his guitar in the black-and-white clip, flanked
The Mountain Home School Board dealt with a busy agenda Thursday night for its June meeting, including 12 action items. Among them was the hiring of a new assistant superintendent. Caroline Nail was approved for the position.
The Cotter School Board had a busy agenda for its regular June meeting Thursday night. Four new hires were approved. They include Raychel Miller as elementary teacher, Taron Eaton as high school math teacher, Amanda Williams Cothern
Sunday is the deadline to submit applications for the Dr. Robert L. Kerr Medical/Dental Student Scholarship Program for the 2020-2021 academic year. The scholarship program was established to assist medical and dental students from the Baxter Regional
A schedule change has been implemented at the Marion County Transfer Station. Hours are now Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Marion County Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesdays. In
The 34th annual Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic will continue its four-day run Friday at Cooper Park. Pool play resumes, and the Mountain Home Lockeroom will take the field for the last game of the day, as
Both of the Mountain Home American Legion Baseball teams posted wins Thursday to open the 34th Annual Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic at Cooper Park. The Lockeroom rallied to pick up a 6-3 win over Gossett Motors
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The Southeastern Conference is considering barring league championship events in Mississippi until the state changes its Confederate-based flag. Commissioner Greg Sankey released a statement Thursday, saying it’s past time for Mississippi to change
Courtesy of Hollywood Chamber of CommerceThe Hollywood Walk of Fame’s Class of 2021 was announced Thursday, and among the recording artists set to have stars dedicated to them are “American Pie” singer/songwriter Don McLean, Rock & Roll
Courtesy of Dennis DeYoungDennis DeYoung angrily takes aim at the news media in his new song “With All Due Respect,” from his recently released studio album, 26 East, Volume 1. Now, the ex-Styx singer/keyboardist has debuted an
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A woman has been charged in the hit-and-run death of a 74-year-old woman. KRCG-TV reports 36-year-old Amy Rievley, of Glasgow, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Sharon Uebingerm, of
Photo: Tasheena Marie Lumley Bartelli A Briarcliff woman accused of participating in the beating of a man who was a potential suspect in a case involving her niece as victim appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The number of deaths from the coronavirus in Missouri rose by 37 on Thursday, the second straight day that the state reported a big increase in fatalities.The Missouri Department of Health and
KOCO/ABC News(TULSA, Oklahoma) — BY: IVAN PEREIRA As President Trump prepares to hold his first major election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this weekend, health experts have issued strong warnings about the coronavirus risks posed to attendees as
Leslie Hassler Kenny Loggins is experimenting with a new way to perform live for fans. The legendary singer/songwriter will do a pay-per-view livestream concert on June 28 at 10 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. PT, live from the
ABC/Image Group LATrisha Yearwood, The Judds and Kelly Clarkson are among the artists who will receive their very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of the Class of 2021. The full, 35-honoree class
Gus Stewart/RedfernsA new song by Pink Floyd singer/guitarist David Gilmour called “Yes, I Have Ghosts” will premiere as part of the audiobook version of his wife Polly Samson‘s recently published novel, A Theatre for Dreamers, which will
A second school district in North Central Arkansas this week has announced the cancellation of its prom event. In a Facebook post Thursday morning, the Viola School District administration said it will not be able to host
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The death of a Kansas City man who was killed by police last year in his own backyard is getting renewed attention after his family met with President Donald Trump.Cameron Lamb’s relatives
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Republican ballot proposal seeking to reverse key parts of Missouri’s recently adopted redistricting method could allow some of the most gerrymandered voting districts in the nation while still purporting to provide
MAUMELLE, Ark. (AP) – Four workers were injured Thursday when the gas main they were repairing erupted in flames, officials said. The explosion happened about 1 p.m. at an intersection near a community center and an elementary
ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) — BY: ELLA TORRES A Philadelphia woman was arrested and charged after she allegedly set two police vehicles on fire during protests over the death of George Floyd. The FBI managed to track down the
The sheriff of a rural Missouri county where a deputy fatally shot a woman is urging residents to “think rationally and not just with emotion,” writing that deputies’ home addresses are being circulated online and one deputy
ABC/Image Group LASinger-songwriter Chuck Wicks and his wife, Kasi, recently shared the good news that they’re expecting a baby boy. However, getting pregnant wasn’t easy for the couple: They struggled with Chuck’s infertility, ultimately conceiving through in
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported an additional 11 deaths from the coronavirus Thursday, bringing the death toll to 208. Gov. Asa Hutchinson says with 322 more cases reported, the state’s total number of cases increased
WSB(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) — BY: BILL HUTCHINSON Two Memphis rappers spoke out Thursday about arriving in Atlanta to follow their musical dreams only to witness a white police officer gun down a black man in front of them
The Yellville-Summit School Board will meet in a special session Friday at noon to consider bids on a number of items.The board will be asked to consider bids for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cabinets, roofing, and desks and
ABC News(NEW YORK) — BY: IVAN PERIERA New York City, the original epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus pandemic, has seen enough progress in its battle against the virus that phase 2 of reopening is slated for next
PHOENIX (AP) – A former elected official in metro Phoenix accused of running an illegal adoption scheme in three states involving women from the Marshall Islands pleaded guilty Thursday to fraud charges for submitting false applications to
JENNINGS, Mo. (AP) – A St. Louis County man is charged with endangering the welfare of a child after authorities determined that a toddler’s death in November was from an overdose of the painkiller fentanyl. Authorities say
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, is backing an ordinance that would strike possession of marijuana from the municipal code, a move that would eliminate even fines for those who possess marijuana.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Gov. Mike Parson has reopened Missouri, but some state buildings will remain closed to the public to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Parson said in a Tuesday Twitter post that Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Unemployment in Missouri dropped slightly last month but was still nearly three times what it was before the coronavirus arrived, according to data released Thursday by the state Economic Development Department.The seasonally adjusted
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri commission is suing a company that makes guardrails, saying its equipment is defective. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Committee, a six-member board that governs the Missouri Department of Transportation, is
ABC/Matt Stroshane; MassMOCAHow much would you pay for a personalized video serenade from Sting or Annie Lennox? You now have a chance to bid on them in a charity auction that Annie has organized to help raise
ABC/Lou RoccoDolly Parton is teaming up with drag performer and Ru Paul’s Drag Race star Nina West for a limited-edition collection that launches this week, Billboard reports. Intended to “foster kindness and hope during this difficult time,”
ABC/Image Group LAThese days, Jimmie Allen is a successful country star and proud papa to two children, 6-year-old Aadyn and 3-month-old Naomi. But years ago, when he first found out that Aadyn’s mother was pregnant, the “Best
DougSchneiderPhoto/iStockBy AARON KATERSKY and EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from New York City’s Rikers Island jail on Thursday, according to police sources. Two inmates jumped into the
Polydor Records/Universal Music CanadaThe Juno Awards, Canada’s equivalent of the Grammys, were canceled back in March, but the nominated artists, which include Bryan Adams, at least will find out if they’re winners later this month. The Juno
Matthew BerinatoTenille Townes will take over Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to host her annual “Big Hearts for Big Kids” benefit concert this month. In addition to delivering her own performance, the singer will host a stacked line-up of
amphotora/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO and STEPHANIE WASH, ABC News (ATLANTA) — Atlanta police officer Devin Brosnan, who is facing charges in the fatal police shooting of Rayshard Brooks, has turned himself in, his attorney said. Brosnan arrived at
traveler1116/iStockBy CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — A week after the Los Angeles Police Department launched investigations into 56 misconduct complaints that occurred during recent anti-police brutality protests, 10 officers were placed on desk duty, officials
Rhino/Warner RecordsAlanis Morissette’s latest album may have been pushed back, but she has a treat for fans coming next week. Alanis has announced that a digital deluxe version of her 1995 classic, Jagged Little Pill, will be
kali9/iStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC News (EL PASO, Texas) — A Texas man is facing federal charges after authorities said he made racist and threatening comments against black people and Black Lives Matter protesters. Manuel Flores, 42, of
Live Nation Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe were supposed to kick off their Stadium Tour with Poison and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts this past Thursday night. While that’s not happening for COVID-19 reasons, we now know when
ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown was only a few stops into the U.S. leg of his 2020 Worldwide Beautiful Tour when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, forcing him to halt his live show plans. While he ultimately had to
Police in southwestern Missouri are investigating the shooting deaths of a Springfield couple as a murder-suicide. Television station KYTV reports that officers sent to a home Tuesday night to check on the welfare of a woman found
Courtesy of Greenwich EntertainmentR.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith are among the well-known musicians featured in the trailer for an upcoming documentary about Creem magazine. Titled Creem: America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine,
Comstock/ThinkstockOne of country music’s biggest names is celebrating his 44th birthday today. In addition to mounting a long, successful career at country radio, this Oklahoma native is also a coach on The Voice. Can you name him?
Photo: Thomas Reid The remains of a hiker missing near the Buffalo National River have been found. Search and rescue personnel discovered the remains of 65-year-old Thomas Reid of West Memphis around 11 Wednesday morning in the
ABC/Image Group LAJake Owen is among the artists who’ll take the virtual stage during this year’s Concert for Love and Acceptance. Other acts joining the lineup include rising duo Everette and America’s Got Talent alum Brody Ray.
Stewart Trial AttorneysBy BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (ATLANTA) — The fired Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the parking lot of a Wendy’s restaurant violated at least seven police department policies governing the use
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Evacuations are still in place as the Bush Fire rages in Arizona, where it has almost doubled in size since Wednesday morning. Arizona’s Bush Fire, which is the
Bastiaan Slabbers/iStockBy CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Celebration, reflection and progression are what historians say some African Americans across the country anticipate each year with the commemoration of Juneteenth. American history lessons generally teach that
SDI Productions/iStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As calls to defund police departments in the United States continue to spread in the wake of George Floyd’s death, an offshoot message has gained traction as well:
stocknshares/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — For some 30 years, early intervention systems have been a common reform in police departments. The data-driven approach attempts to identify problematic behavior and intervene with non-punitive measures, such
dlewis33/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — The capital of Arkansas is banning its police force from using neck restraints following nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Little Rock Mayor Frank
santirf/iStockBy MINA KAJI and LENA CAMILLETTI, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A passenger was kicked off an American Airlines flight after refusing to wear a face covering as airlines step up enforcement of their mandatory mask requirements.
BMGA deluxe, expanded edition of Fleetwood Mac‘s 1969 album, Then Play On, will be released on CD and as a two-LP set pressed on 180-gram vinyl on September 18. The reissue, which can be pre-ordered now, will
Mary McCartney/MPL CommunicationsYou say it’s your birthday? It’s Paul McCartney‘s birthday too, and the legendary former Beatle turns 78 today. McCartney announced last week on a blog posted on animal-rights organization PETA’s website that his birthday wish
ABC/Image Group LA Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher have some fun in the final installment of the faith-based documentary, Mike and Carrie: God & Country. Now that Mike’s career as a hockey player is over, he often does funny videos for
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockSinger Chuck Wicks and his wife, Kasi, are expecting a baby boy. The couple shared their good news with People this week, and also opened up about their struggle with Chuck’s infertility prior to the pregnancy.
Ten American Legion baseball teams will gather at Cooper Park this weekend for one of Mountain Home’s biggest sporting events. The 34th annual Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic will get underway for its four-day run Thursday at
The City of Yellville’s Parks Department has announced it will not open the splash pad at the park for at least two weeks, according to a statement on its Facebook page.After a conference, the Parks Board agreed
Photo: Jared Holland Parole for a man who has been sent to prison on charges from Baxter, Carroll and Izard counties has been denied again. Charges filed against 39-year-old Jared Holland through the years include sexual assault,
