The Mountain Home City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday evening has been canceled. City Clerk Brian Plumlee says the meeting was canceled due to the lack of an agenda.Plumlee also advised both the council’s public safety
The Mountain Home School board has a lengthy agenda to deal with for its regular June meeting Thursday evening. Twelve action items are on the agenda, some dealing with handbook updates to go along with numerous requests
The Cotter School Board’s regular June session is scheduled for Thursday evening at 7. The board is set to consider a resolution to suspend district policy in order to align with emergency COVID-19 legislation. The board will
LITTLE ROCK – A new disease is sweeping through rabbit populations in the United States, and it has officials at both the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture concerned. Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Little Rock is banning police from using neck restraints following nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd. Mayor Frank Scott on Wednesday signed an executive order banning the use of the
Allen Berezovsky/Getty ImagesBy KELLY MCCARTHY and ALEX STONE (LOS ANGELES) — While the cause of the helicopter crash that killed NBA star Kobe Bryant has yet to be determined, newly released information shows the pilot appears to
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has announced the deadline to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship has been extended to Aug. 1 with modified eligibility requirements deemed necessary because of COVID-19. Unlike in
Credit: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen‘s sixth installment of his semi-weekly show on his own satellite radio channel — dubbed From My Home to Yours — took place today, and The Boss began his DJ set by ripping into
Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has introduced a bill that would recognize and reward state, local and tribal police officers who exemplify the very best policing. The Better Community Policing Recognition Act would establish a
The Baxter County Health Unit is now offering COVID-19 testing on weekdays. Testing is encouraged for all individuals who believe they have had contact with or been exposed to a positive case, as well as anyone who
Zappo ProductionsBruce Hornsby‘s latest solo album, Non-Secure Connection, is due out August 14. An advanced track from the album titled “My Resolve,” a duet with James Mercer of the indie-rock band The Shins, is available now as
Esther Silva(HOMESTEAD, Fla.) — BY: TOMMY BROOKSBANKAn 83-year-old Florida man is now home after battling COVID-19 at a hospital for 75 days. Lorenzo Rodriguez tested positive for novel coronavirus back in March after coming down with a
iStock/M_MUC1968(DETROIT) — BY: IVAN PEREIRA Michigan’s attorney general said her office intends to review the 2014 case of a black man who died while being apprehended by mall security officers, after protesters shined new light on the
ABC/Mark LevineRascal Flatts is counting down the days until Friday, and for good reason: They’ve got a new single to share this week. Though the superstar trio hasn’t offered up many details just yet, they did take
Courtesy Sanford Rubenstein(NEW YORK) — BY: CHRISTINA CARREGA A New York City mom who believes she was wrongfully arrested for not properly wearing a face mask while on the subway platform, intends to file a $10 million
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Complaints of a foul odor in a northeastern Kansas City apartment complex led officers to discover the decomposing body of a woman in one of the units, police said. Officers found the
Photo: Courtesy ktts.com LAKE OZARK, Mo. (AP) – State fire officials are investigating the cause of blaze that engulfed a large condominium complex at the Lake of the Ozarks. No one was injured in the Tuesday night
Lamar Goodwine(WASHINGTON) — BY: KENNEDEY BELL Though permanently scarred from surviving a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in 2018, Aalayah Eastmond, 19, said she refuses to let her traumatic experiences obstruct her road to
MCA NashvilleJosh Turner describes his upcoming album, Country State of Mind, as the “Mount Rushmore of Country Music,” and for good reason: The new project features a wide variety of special guests, including a landmark performance from
Courtesy of Teen Cancer AmericaIn conjunction with the National Cancer Survivors Month campaign this month, The Who‘s Roger Daltrey recently took part in a Zoom chat with young folk-pop singer/songwriter Harry Hudson, a lymphoma survivor who’s good
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: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson
RockHeart Records/Deko MusicFounding Blue Öyster Cult guitarist Joe Bouchard will release a new solo album called Strange Legends on July 31. The 11-track collection will be the first release from RockHeart Records, a new imprint launched by
Robby KleinRising star and reigning American Idol champ Laine Hardy will continue his virtual Ground I Grew Up On Tour with a second leg of dates, beginning on June 25 and July 9. Laine began his online
Photo: Terry Poynter Mountain Home has lost its third prominent attorney in the last few weeks. Seventy-nine-year-old Terry Poynter died June 7 in Texas. He and his wife had moved to McAllen, Texas, two years ago. Poynter
The Lutie R-VI School District will be hosting an emergency food distribution Friday morning from 10 until noon. The distribution will be held in the school parking lot, with members of the Missouri National Guard scheduled to
Photo: President Trump and Congressman Womack (rear, left) arrive at West Point. Washington, DC – Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors (BOV), joined President Donald J. Trump, Superintendent of the U.S.
SIKESTON, Mo. (AP) – Three southeast Missouri men are charged with first-degree murder and other crimes for a shooting at a party that killed two women and injured seven other people. The Sikeston Standard Democrat reported 21-year-old
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – A white suburban St. Louis police detective who was captured on video apparently hitting a black suspect with a police SUV then kicking and punching him has been charged with two counts of
Photo: A statue of Christopher Columbus, erected in Tower Grove Park in St. Louis 140 years ago, is taken down Tuesday at the direction of the park’s Board of Commissioners. Such statues have come down in other
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) – Investigators found no weapon inside a vehicle driven by a Missouri woman who was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.Hannah Fizer, 25, died Saturday night after
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Supreme Court judges on Tuesday ruled unanimously in favor of a new large swine farm despite concerns raised about pollution and smell. A new law allowing the Missouri Clean Water Commission
ABC/Image Group LAAnyone who’s heard the lyrics of Brett Young’s newest single, “Lady,” won’t be surprised to learn that the song’s music video is a family affair. He wrote the tune as a love tribute to his
Photos: Desiree Marie Daniels and Randall Edward King The probable cause affidavits in a child abuse case in Baxter County have been released, providing more details into the injuries sustained by a 5-month-old boy. The boy’s parents,
Studio ModerneLast weekend, Alan Jackson staged a pair of socially-distanced, drive-up style concerts in Alabama. The turnout for the two shows topped 12,000 country fans, who enjoyed the singer’s performance from more than 4,300 cars in total.
A city in northwest Arkansas is requiring face masks to be worn in most public places indoors to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The Fayetteville City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance requiring the masks
Stelsone/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (ATLANTA) — The district attorney in Fulton County, Georgia, will soon announce his charging decision in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, a black man who died at the hands of an
Thaddaeus McAdamsCountry performers have been forced to halt their tour plans during the first half of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Walker Hayes found a creative way to get back out onstage this week. The
Chronicle Books Dolly Parton is set to release a new book that tells the stories behind her beloved songs. Scheduled to be published through Chronicle Books this fall, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics finds Dolly sharing
Comstock/ThinkstockToday marks the 37th birthday of this Texas born country star, known for her debut “Better Than You Left Me” and recent singles “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” and “Black Like Me.” She was also nominated for
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy OLIVIA RUBIN, JOSH MARGOLIN and EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ala.) — Montgomery County, Alabama, home to the state’s capital, is quickly emerging as a hot spot in the state’s battle against COVID-19, according
ABC NewsBy CHRIS FRANCESCANI, SANTINA LEUCI and VICTORIA THOMPSON, ABC News (NEW YORK) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the federal government’s early coronavirus tracking a “terrible blunder” in an interview with ABC News’ Good Morning
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News(NEW YORK) — There are nearly three dozen wildfires burning in the United States Wednesday morning and most of them are in Arizona where the many evacuations are being ordered. The biggest
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (MINNEAPOLIS) — A man has been arrested and charged for his alleged role in setting fire to the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct amid citywide protests over the death of George Floyd.
dlewis33/iStockBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A police officer in New York has been suspended and an investigation has been launched into his behavior after a video of him rapping transphobic lyrics and encouraging violence
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the topics they discuss include whether hotspots like Northwest Arkansas should be
A coach who has won state championships in both basketball and baseball has been hired as the new boys’ basketball coach at Viola. Rick Luna, who guided Dora to a state basketball title this past season, was
amphotora/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (RICHMOND, Va.) — The police chief in Virginia’s capital has resigned following weeks of citywide protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced at a press conference
ABC News/WABC-TVBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (DUMONT, N.J.) — A 5-year-old child who was found wandering alone outside of an apartment complex shortly after midnight Tuesday ended up leading authorities to the murder scene of the child’s
wellesenterprises/iStockBy TERRANCE SMITH, ABC News (CHARLESTON, S.C.) — On the evening of June 17, 2015, a 21-year-old Dylann Roof entered the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, attended a Bible study and then drew his pistol
staycool_de/iStockBy ANDREA TUCCILLO, ABC News (RICHMOND, Va.) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that he’s proposing legislation to make Juneteenth a permanent paid state holiday. During a press conference, joined by singer/producer and Virginia native Pharrell
Courtesy of Universal Tone ManagementCarlos Santana has collaborated with his wife, Santana drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, on a cover of John Lennon‘s “Imagine” that’s been released as a part of the new SongAid campaign benefiting the WhyHunger
Warner Music NashvilleHere and Now is more than just the name of Kenny Chesney‘s ninth album to top the all-genre Billboard 200 ranking, it’s also the title of the song that’s likely to soon be his latest number one. The superstar
Burke/Triolo Productions /ThinkstockDanielle Bradbery has unveiled the video for her new single, “Never Have I Ever.” The video was filmed in Danielle’s home state of Texas while adhering to social distance guidelines. Jason Isbell and his wife Amanda Shires of The Highwomen are
Photo: Eric Scott Rodgers A Viola man has been arrested, after he was found passed out and slumped over against the driver’s side door of his car with his foot on the brake and the running vehicle
The American Red Cross announces it is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donation for COVID-19 antibodies, including during a blood drive at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home Wednesday. The testing began Monday and will
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ attorney general has sued Missouri-based TV pastor Jim Bakker over his promotion of a product falsely touted as a cure for the illness caused by the coronavirus. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri is reinstating requirements for unemployment and food stamps that had been waived because of the coronavirus pandemic. Workers will need to comply with job search requirements to continue getting unemployment after July
Wachiwit/iStockBy MATTHEW MOSK and MARK OSBORNE, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Facebook executed a takedown Tuesday of social media accounts connected to two organizations the company considers to be hate groups and had banned across their platforms:
Three former football players with Arkansas ties, including one from the area, are among the nominees for the College Football Hall of Fame. Harrison High School alumnus and former Arkansas Razorback offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth will be
David Lee/HBOThe Spike Lee-directed film version of David Byrne‘s hit Broadway show, David Byrne’s American Utopia, has found a home at HBO. Warner Media reports that the movie will premiere on the cable network later this year.
ABC/Lou RoccoAlanis Morissette, a mother of three, opened up about her heartbreaking pregnancy struggles. Joining Dax Shepard and his wife Kristen Bell on his recent Armchair Expert podcast, the singer revealed that she suffered “a bunch of miscarriages” when trying to complete her
A Mountain View, Missouri police officer was charged Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Baxter County woman after a chase. Israel Guidry also faces one count of armed criminal action in the September
iStock/FooTToo(WASHINGTON) — BY: LUKE BARR More than 35% of federal inmates who have tested for coronavirus were positive, according to data from The Bureau of Prisons. The agency says that of its 16,839 tested inmates, 6,060 have
ABC News(HOUSTON) — BY: JOANNE ROSA George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, said on “The View” Tuesday that he believes “everybody is getting closer to justice” for his brother “because everybody’s feeling united” in protests. The demonstrations demanding
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office(SANTA CRUZ, Calif.) — BY: EMILY SHAPIRO and LUKE BARR Steven Carrillo, the man suspected of killing a Santa Cruz, California, sheriff’s sergeant this month, has now been charged in the May slaying
Breonna Taylor Family(LOUISVILLE, Kentucky) — BY: CHRISTINA CERREGA and SABINA GHEBREMEDHIN It has been more than three months since Breonna Shaquille Taylor was gunned down in a hail of bullets by Louisville, Kentucky, police officers who were
iStock/ChiccoDodiFC(ATLANTA) — BY: IVAN PEREIRA The Atlanta Police Department released new information regarding the two officers involved in the arrest that led to Rayshard Brooks’ death last week, along with the 911 call that led them to
ABC/Mark LevineThomas Rhett is opening up about the important lesson that his famous songwriting father, Rhett Atkins, taught him growing up that he hopes to pass on to his three daughters. Ahead of Father’s Day on Sunday, the country superstar
iStock/SeventyFour(RICHMOND, Virginia) — BY: GENEVIEVE SHAW BROWN Kierra Henderson is the mom of four boys ages 7, 5, 3 and 2 months. The Richmond, Virginia, writer behind the Beloved Mama Facebook page penned a post about the
iStock/M_MUC1968(TALLAHASSEE, Fla) — BY: MEREDITH DELISO A suspect has been charged in the double homicide of two women reported missing this month in Tallahassee. Aaron Glee Jr. was charged with murder and kidnapping, the Tallahassee Police Department
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas is challenging the legality of the state’s criminal eviction law that subjects tenants to criminal charges for not paying rent.The ACLU filed suit Monday on behalf
Photo: State Farm Agents Jay Chafin and Ashley Havens recently presented 167 gift cards to Bookworms Cafe to paramedics and EMTs at Baxter Regional Medical Center and all employees of the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. Pictured are
ABC/Mark LevineBrad Paisley is appearing on the Amazon show Regular Heroes this week to give back to the selfless workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each episode of the eight-part series, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video in
Courtesy of ScorpionsThe Scorpions have released a new single called “Sign of Hope,” an introspective ballad offering with a positive message during a turbulent time on the world. The track is available now as a digital download
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 virus deaths, hospitalizations continue rising LITTLE ROCK (AP)
Chronicle BooksDolly Parton is set to release a new book that tells the stories behind her beloved songs. Published through Chronicle Books this fall, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics finds Dolly sharing the personal stories and memories behind
ABC/CRAIG SJODINA group of students at a school in Telford, England, received a personal thank-you video message from Elton John after he ended up seeing socially distanced version of his hit “I’m Still Standing.” The kids, who
Credit: Nancy HuntRenowned songwriter, producer and Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers and his We Are Family Foundation have launched the Youth to the Front Fund, which will support youth activists and youth-led organizations and initiatives focused on fighting
mizoula/iStockBy AARON KATERSKY and CARMEN COX, ABC News (NEW YORK) — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that the state can host the US Open tennis tournament this summer, but without fans. “It will held without
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris says a “giant miscommunication” is the reason that Mickey Guyton was not in the video for their song, “Redesigning Women.” Last week, Mickey wrote a candid letter published in Billboard that shared her perspective as a black woman
Jim WrightJon Pardi knows that cowboys aren’t the only ones drawn to adventure in the video for his song, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy.” The lyrics tell the story of a restless woman who thrives on independence, told through the eyes of a
OwensImaging/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (CARSON CITY, Nev.) — Nevada is “not ready” to move into the next phase of reopening due to a rise in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations, Gov. Steve Sisolak said. “We’re in the
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks has unveiled a new song with a timely message: “We Belong to Each Other.” On the Monday-night episode of Inside Studio G, Garth revealed that during his appearance on Good Morning America last week to announce his upcoming drive-in
The Mountain Home High School prom, originally rescheduled to be held July 10 at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. High School Principal Brent Bogy says, “At this time, we do
Comstock/ThinkstockToday, this American Idol winner and his wife Gabi are celebrating their two-year wedding anniversary. The two wed in their home state of North Carolina where the singer performed his hit, “This Is It.” Can you name him? ANSWER: Scotty McCreery. By
Sony LegacyThe 2019 concert film Roger Waters: Us + Them, which features performances shot in Amsterdam during the ex-Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters‘ 2017-2018 Us + Them Tour, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on October
JannHuizenga/iStockBy CLAYTON SANDELL and JEFFREY COOK, ABC News (YUMA, Colo.) — Two hours east of the unrest in Denver following the death of George Floyd, a newspaper editor and police chief heard rumors of buses, full of
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33ft/iStockBy JEANETTE TORRES-PEREZ, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday said he would “welcome” Colin Kaepernick back into the league and would “encourage” a team to sign the 32-year-old quarterback. Kaepernick has not
ChiccoDodiFC/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (ATLANTA) — A number of police officers in Georgia’s capital and most populous city have resigned in recent weeks amid nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice. The Atlanta Police Foundation
kali9/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) — A man was shot in New Mexico’s largest city on Monday night as protesters tried to take down a bronze statue of a Spanish conquistador, authorities said. The victim
ULora/iStockBy ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News (MIAMI) — Miami, which is among Florida’s most populous cities, will not move into the next phase of reopening because of concerns about rising COVID-19 cases, Mayor Francis Suarez announced during a
tillsonburg/iStockBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Three New York City police officers have been hospitalized after allegedly ingesting bleach that had been put into their milkshakes at a Shake Shack restaurant in New York City.
smolaw11/iStockBy SOPHIE TATUM, ABC News (NEW YORK) — States face an estimated $615 billion budget deficit over the next three years due to the economic fallout from COVID-19 — a shortfall that could rival the deficits seen
Obtained by ABC NewsBy MINA KAJI, ABC News (ORLANDO, Fla.) — A woman who was able to board a Delta flight without a boarding pass or ID bypassed the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) document checker by blending
Credit: Scott Robert RitchieRingo Starr turns 80 on July 7, and in conjunction with the milestone birthday, he’s offering the opportunity to win a 15-minute Zoom chat with him that day for one person and a friend
Burke/Triolo Productions /ThinkstockFilmore is engaged. The “Slower” singer confirmed with People that he proposed to his girlfriend of three years, Paige Korte, over Memorial Day weekend. Actors Dennis Quaid and Gary Busey are teaming up for a new scripted podcast called Uncle Drank: The Totally Hammered created
ABC This week, Carly Pearce tops the country chart with “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” the song she wrote about her break-up prior to marrying her husband, Michael Ray. Ironically, Carly’s second number one comes as some fans have wondered
The downtown area of Mountain Home will soon be alive with the sounds of music, pending approval of safety plans submitted to the Arkansas Department of Health.Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams says erection of the new band
Photo: Mika Seay A man allegedly shot in the face by his ex-wife has filed a petition seeking the dismissal of a no contact order keeping the couple apart. Thirty-two-year-old Stephen D. Loosey filed a petition to
The Cotter City Council will hold a workshop Tuesday evening at 6:45. The meeting will be held at Cotter City Hall. Social distancing will be observed. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Lakeview City Council will hold its regular June session Tuesday evening at 7. Under old business, the council will consider status property litigation, city policies and procedures and a rural development grant. The lone item of
The Norfork City Council’s regular June session is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6:30. The council will consider fee and leak forgiveness ordinances. The lone item of unfinished business is the payment of a sewer audit. The
The Bull Shoals City Council’s June workshop is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6:30. The city’s planning and zoning commission will have a meeting concurrent with the workshop to hear a presentation on the possibility of amending
As the state of Arkansas continues to try to return to somewhat of a sense of normalcy, the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) has announced it’s changing some allowances for school athletics. The AAA will be giving schools
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Civil rights groups are asking the Missouri Supreme Court to allow all Missourians to vote absentee without a notary because of the coronavirus. An attorney for the ACLU of Missouri and other groups
iStock/ThamKCBy: IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Rayshard Brooks’s life was one that was dedicated to hard work and his family, according to those who knew him. The 27-year-old spent most of his life in the
iStock/MotortionBy: EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles County officials are promising a thorough investigation into the death of a young black man who was found hanging from a tree. Robert Fuller, 24, was found
iStock/vzphotosBy: CARSON BLACKWELDER, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — It’s official: the 2021 Oscars have been postponed. The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences met Monday to discuss the upcoming awards ceremony
iStock/ijoe84By: MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — Tallahassee police are investigating the deaths of two women, including a teenager, who were reported missing this month. Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau, 19, and Victoria Sims, 75, were found Saturday
Quarto Valley RecordsThe Immediate Family, a band made up of acclaimed session and touring musicians who’ve worked with some of the biggest artists of the 1970s and ’80s, has released a new single called “Cruel Twist” that’s
Credit: Leah SteigerSammy Hagar and his band The Circle tackle the 1991 Van Halen gem “Right Now” in the eighth installment of their “Lockdown Sessions” series of remotely recorded performance videos, which you can watch at the
ABC/Mark Seliger A petition to replace Confederate statues with monuments of Dolly Parton is picking up steam. Last week, a fan named Alex Parsons started a petition online through Change.org to remove all statues commemorating Confederate figures in Tennessee and replace them with ones
ABC/Image Group LAThe nominations for the 2020 Americana Music Awards were announced this morning and Tanya Tucker and The Highwomen are on the ballot. Tanya scored three nods for Album of the Year for her latest album, While I’m Livin,’ while its breakthrough single, “Bring
CMA/ABCThough CMA Fest was cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Country Music Association has found a way to bring the festival to fans’ screens with CMA Best of Fest. Luke Bryan will host the three-hour
John ShearerCarly Pearce is back on top. She and Lee Brice are celebrating the success of their duet, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” which has ascended to number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. The song was co-written by Carly with Luke Combs and Johnathan
LITTLE ROCK (AP) -A federal appeals court on Monday halted a judge’s decision blocking an Arkansas requirement for signatures on initiative petitions to be witnessed in person.The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed last month’s ruling
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 governor gives businesses virus lawsuit protections LITTLE ROCK
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesA court battle over a rare Beatles demo recorded during the band’s first-ever sessions at London’s Abbey Road Studios is expected to get under way in a California court on Tuesday, U.K. newspaper The Sun
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent. Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering. Arceneaux did not immediately return messages
OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty ImagesPenny Lane, the famous street in Liverpool, U.K., that The Beatles immortalized in their hit 1967 song of the same name, has become the source of controversy, because some believe it was named
Jill Trunnell Kenny Chesney has unveiled the new list of dates for his Chillaxification Tour. The superstar was forced to postpone the stadium-sized tour, which was scheduled to kick off in April, to next year due to the
Photo: Thomas Reid Authorities are searching for a man reported missing near the Buffalo National River in Newton County. Sixty-five-year-old Thomas Reid of West Memphis was last seen on the Sneeds Creek Trail within the boundaries of
John Shearer/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumTim McGraw and Faith Hill are the proud parents of a pair of graduates. Two of the country couple’s three daughters have officially graduated, one from high school and the
Bim/iStockBy GIO BENITEZ and MINA KAJI, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As states start to ease restrictions, the man who coined the term “gridlock” is warning that drivers could face an unprecedented level of traffic if people
Dustin Chambers/Getty ImagesBy STEPHANIE WASH, EMILY SHAPIRO and SABINA GHEBREMEDHIN, ABC News(ATLANTA) — Days after a black man was shot to death by an Atlanta police officer, his wife says “no justice will ever” heal her broken
Photo: Courtesy Lick Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Department A fire Sunday afternoon has destroyed the former Rusty Rail Restaurant and Bar in Ozark County. The former restaurant building, which was being used as a residence, was located
Courtesy of Rock and Roll Fantasy CampIf you’ve always dreamed about getting a music lesson from Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton, no need to dream on! Hamilton is among the latest musicians who’ve signed on to host one
Comstock/ThinkstockToday marks what would have been the 83rd birthday of one of country’s late, great legends. This star was one of the pioneers of the genre’s Outlaw Movement, and was also one-fourth of the supergroup The Highwaymen,
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — More than two dozen wildfires are burning in the West from Montana to western Texas. Some of the bigger one include the Bighorn Fire near Tucson, Arizona which
adamkaz/iStockBy NICOLE PELLETIERE, ABC News (NORTH CONWAY, N.H.) — One senior class graduation was held high in the sky beside a mountain after traditional commencement was canceled due to COVID-19. In a private ceremony, Kennett High School’s
Kuzma/iStockBy AARON KATERSKY and EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News(NEW YORK) — A teenager who pleaded guilty to robbery in the fatal stabbing of Barnard College student Tessa Majors is set to be sentenced on Monday. The teenager, now
TheaDesign/iStockBy BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (ATLANTA) — Before being shot to death by an Atlanta police officer in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant, Rayshard Brooks had a cordial conversation about being in the area
Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesBy ROSA SANCHEZ, ABC News (MINNEAPOLIS) — The Minneapolis Police Department will not alter or remove George Floyd’s memorial amid ongoing protests. “We respect the memory of him and
pinkomelet/iStockBy ANGELINE JANE BERNABE, DOUG VOLLMAYER and VICTORIA HAFFNER, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Tempers ran high after a video surfaced over the weekend showing a woman inside a New York City bagel shop not wearing a
Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagicGianna Floyd, the six-year-old daughter of the late George Floyd, received a generous and unexpected surprise from Barbra Streisand. Thanks to the Funny Girl star, Gianna is now an official Disney stockholder. The six-year-old excitedly made the announcement
Philadelphia Police DepartmentBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (PHILADELPHIA) — An alleged contract killer has been charged with four counts of murder for killings that took place in 2018 and 2019, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced on
Mill Creek Police DepartmentBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A father who grabbed and beat a 12-year-old-boy and then helped his 12-year-old son attack and stab the victim has turned himself into authorities after being
KGO-TVBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (SAN FRANCISCO) — A video of a white couple confronting a person of color stenciling Black Lives Matter in chalk outside his San Francisco home has been viewed more than 12 million
dlewis33/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Police unions are one of the most important guardians of law enforcement in the United States — negotiating salary, benefits and most importantly protections for their members. But that
John ShearerIt’s a good bet Carly Pearce is “Happy Now,” as her duet with Lee Brice becomes the second number one of her career this week. “I Hope You’re Happy Now” happens to be Lee’s seventh chart topper, but it accomplishes
Credit Buddy SheeranJune is National Cancer Survivors Month, and while much media attention and financial resources are focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, The Who‘s Roger Daltrey is urging people also to keep supporting charities like his Teen
Burke/Triolo Productions /ThinkstockScotty McCreery is joining the lineup for the Keep the Music Playing virtual concert, which is set to air via Nashville broadcaster Acme Radio Live on June 17. Proceeds will benefit the Music Health Alliance,
Arkansas 12,501 total cases (+3,075 from last Monday) 4,212 active cases (+1,364 from last Monday) 179 deaths (+25 from last Monday) Baxter County 14 total cases (+1) 2 active cases (-1) 0 deaths Marion County 2 total
Photo: Deputy Garnett McMahon is one of two court bailiffs who operate the recently installed luggage scanner at the Baxter County Court Complex. Corporal David Estes also serves as a court bailiff. When the Baxter County Court
A Salem man, 34-year-old Robert Lynn Stigall, jailed on a no bond hold is set to appear in Fulton County Circuit Court this week. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Fulton County man and a female
Monday kicked off a busy Senior Celebration Week for Gainesville students with prom, culminating with graduation on Friday. The year-end events have been modified and delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. May 8 was the original date
The Mountain Home School Board has recognized nine employees who retired at the end of the academic year. The nine retirees and their length of service are– Mike Cully, special education, high school, 14 years, with 16
A Stone County man is among a number of appointments announced by Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson last week. David Campbell of Timbo has been appointed to the Stone County Quorum Court as justice of the peace for
The Gassville City Council’s regular June session for this week has been postponed. Mayor Jeff Braim says a new date will be announced at a later time. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Marion County Quorum Court budget committee’s next meeting is scheduled for Monday evening at 5:30. The meeting will be held in the Marion County Courthouse Annex. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas has increased by more than 400 and there are two additional deaths due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. The Arkansas Department of
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration reports more than seven tons of medical marijuana has been sold in the state in just more than a year since sales began. DFA said
SEDALIA, Mo. (AP) – Authorities say a Pettis County sheriff’s deputy fatally shot a 25-year-old woman during a traffic stop. Missouri Highway Patrol spokesman Andy Bell said the shooting happened around 10 p.m. Saturday near U.S. Highway
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team earned a split at home Sunday against Paragould. Paragould won the first game 2-1, before Mountain Home bounced back to take the second game 9-8. The Lockeroom is now
iStockBy: CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — False arrests, civil rights violations and excessive force are just a handful of claims made against police departments across the country by the thousands every year. Amid massive protests
iStockBy: MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (MIAMI) — Florida reported record levels of new COVID-19 cases this weekend as more beaches reopened in the Sunshine State. On Sunday, the Florida Department of Health reported its second consecutive day
The Izard County High School Athletic Department held its Cougar Open Saturday at the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain in Horseshoe Bend. Willie and Billy Jarrett took the Championship Flight after shooting a 17-under-par 56. Preston Harmon
iStock/Kameleon007By: MARIYA MOSELEY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As mass protests continue across the United States nearly three weeks after George Floyd’s death, a quiet army of supporters has been mobilizing to help aid demonstrators marching in
iStock/WachiwitBy: JON HAWORTH, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — A man has been arrested after using Tinder to entice a woman into meeting up with him and allegedly attempting to kidnap and rape her before she was able
iStock/peterspiroBy: ELLA TORRES, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Police departments across the country have come under fire for their handling of what were largely peaceful protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death, which were, in part,
ABC News By: DANIEL MANZO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The Southeast U.S. will remain unsettled for the next several days due to back-to-back interacting stalled weather systems. A stationary front is currently sitting over Florida stretching
iStockBy: IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Many minority police officers have found themselves in a unique position during the current debate over police reform. Members of black and Latino police associations say their members have
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Missouri State University is offering a new scholarship to help former students complete their degrees. The Springfield News-Leader reports that the Return to Finish scholarship is now available to help eligible students with
iStock/South_agencyBy: ERIC MOLLO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — On June 10, several NFL stars posted a video on social media in response to the league’s written statement in the wake of George Floyd’s death, calling on the
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. 2 women killed, child injured in crash in Henderson Regulation changes considered regarding coyote hunting, feral hog control MH couple arrested as investigation into
The Mountain Home Lockerooom American Legion baseball team had a rough home opener on Saturday. The Lockeroom lost a doubleheader to Batesville at Cooper Park. Mountain Home began the evening with an 8-1 loss to Batesville. Carter
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner sustained serious injuries when he and a passenger on a jet ski collided with a boat on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. According to a
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – There are 548 new coronavirus cases in Arkansas and one additional deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus, the Arkansas State Department of Health reported Saturday. There have been
Fulton County authorities have arrested 62-year-old Brad Bustad of Salem following an incident leading him to be charged with a felony count of second-degree sexual assault. According to the probable cause affidavit, the arrest and charge follow
Photo: Mason Nixon A Van Buren County man has been arrested and charged with felony residential burglary following an incident in which he allegedly removed a post, chain and lock to illegally gain entry to property in
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Division of Rural Services has awarded community grants totaling more than $317,500 to 39 counties and communities across the state, including four in North Central Arkansas.The Division of Rural Services awarded
Image: Courtesy Arkansas Department of Education The Arkansas State Board of Education has approved a boundary change between the Ozark Mountain School District (OMSD) and the Lead Hill School District. In mid-April, the two districts petitioned the
Despite its annual charity golf tournament being canceled this year, Arvest Bank is accepting letters of request from area non-profit organizations to be considered for the 2020 Charity of the Year program. The program was created to
Photo: James Norton, Izard County School District resource officer A resource officer in the Izard County School District has completed his officer training program. James Norton was recognized by Black River Technical College in Pocahontas for completing
Photos: (from left) Dr. Ron Helvey, Frank Huckaba and Lane Strother The Rotary Club of Mountain Home has recently lost three former members who served the club and their community in various ways. Area attorneys Lane Strother and
Kohjiro Kinno/ESPN ImagesBy ERIC MOLLO, ABC News On June 10, several NFL stars posted a video on social media in response to the league’s written statement in the wake of George Floyd’s death, calling on the NFL
Rexburg Police DepartmentBy ELLA TORRES, ABC NEWS (REXBURG, Idaho) — The months-long search for Joshua “JJ” Vallow and Tylee Ryan, two Idaho children last seen in 2019, officially ended Saturday after authorities confirmed the human remains found
kali9/iStockBy MARK OSBORNE and JOSH HOYOS, ABC NEWS (ATLANTA) — Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has resigned, according to city Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Shields had served in the position since December 2016. Shields will continue with
Arkansas’s Commission on Law-Enforcement Standards and Training is constantly examining ways to improve the already high quality of law enforcement in our state, and today I’d like to talk about the task force I’ve created to further
The Arkansas State University athletic department has released a list of possible adjustments to Centennial Bank Stadium for the upcoming 2020 football season. The university is continuing to evaluate its plan covering all areas, and all items
Rexburg Police Dept.BY: ELLA TORRES, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — The months-long search for Joshua “JJ” Vallow and Tylee Ryan, two Idaho children last seen in 2019, officially ended Saturday after authorities confirmed the human remains found
Michael Ciaglo/Getty ImagesBY: LIONEL MOISE AND LEIGHTON SCHNEIDER, ABC NEWS (DENVER) — For the past few weeks Sergeant Carla Havard of the Denver Police Department has been on the frontlines of protests and demonstrations, but her experience
Peter Van Breukelen/Redferns via Getty ImagesBy KYRA PHILLIPS and DEENA ZARU, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Jazz, a genre with deep roots in the African American community, has always told the stories of pain and reckoning in
MattGush/iStockBY: WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC NEWS (SAN ANTONIO) — At least eight people have been shot outside a San Antonio bar Friday night and police are still searching for the shooter. The victims are all in stable condition
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A proposal to allow the first black bear hunt in modern Missouri history is drawing strong interest, particularly from opponents. The Missouri Department of Conservation asked for public response to a plan
ABC NewsBY: DANIEL MANZO, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Critical fire danger, driven by the combination of strong winds, hot temperatures, and dry vegetation will persist this weekend in parts of the western U.S. In Arizona, the
Elijah Nouvelage/Getty ImagesBY: WILLIAM MANSELL AND CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC NEWS (ATLANTA) — A man was killed after reportedly being shot by an Atlanta police officer late Friday night, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Officials have
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a military court conviction of a national guard officer accused of sexual assault, arguing lack of jurisdiction because the man wasn’t on active duty when the alleged
Saturday marks the home opener for the Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team. The Lockeroom will begin its home stand by welcoming Batesville to Cooper Park. The first pitch at Lester White Field is scheduled for
Fulton County authorities have arrested 51-year-old Tommy Gene Rodgers following a domestic incident late last month at a residence along Copperhead Road in the Viola area. According to the probable cause affidavit, Rogers allegedly had an argument
Photo: Courtesy KAIT The woman accused of murdering former Arkansas State Senator Linda Collins will be allowed to meet with attorneys in person, but won’t be permitted to visit a doctor after a series of judge’s decisions
Photos: (from left) Grace Beckham, Hunter Preis and Olivia Hill Three Mountain Home High School 2020 graduates are the recipients of this year’s Friends of the Baxter County Library essay scholarships. This year’s scholarships totaled $2,800. Applicants
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is proposing changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri regarding coyote hunting and feral hog control. MDC is considering the changes in response to citizen requests to the regulations committee to
Students on the chancellor’s and dean’s lists for spring 2020 at Arkansas State University have been announced. The two lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in 12 or more credit
UMeYusuf, the artist also known as Cat Stevens, has released an animated video for his updated rendition of “Where Do the Children Play?” It’s the first single from his forthcoming remade version of his classic 1970 album
Credit: Kevin NixonFollowing Def Leppard‘s announcement that they were postponing their North American summer tour until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the band has added a new line of merchandise to benefit their crew, who are
dlewis33/iStockBY: KATE HOLLAND AND JOSH MARGOLIN, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — After a year of secrecy and mystery, the public is about to start seeing records connected with the investigation into the killing of former Arkansas state
DanHenson1/iStockBY: EMILY SHAPIRO AND ALEXANDER MALLIN, ABC NEWS (VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A man allegedly threatened to set fire to a predominantly African American church after one of its ministers took part in a prayer vigil for
Former University of Arkansas football coach Bret Bielema filed a federal lawsuit Friday against the Razorback Foundation, the private fundraising arm that raises millions of dollars in support of the University of Arkansas athletics department. The 64-page
ABC/Image Group LAThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken a hefty economic toll nationwide, and Tanya Tucker is helping affected workers in Nashville’s country music industry get back on their feet. This week, the “Delta Dawn” star is helming
© Paul McCartney/Photographer: Linda McCartneyLord of the Rings director Peter Jackson‘s much-anticipated Beatles documentary, The Beatles: Get Back, has been pushed back almost a year. The film, which promises an alternate look at the recording sessions for
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Ryan Walters had just arrived at the University of Missouri to coach safeties for the football program when a series of protests related to racial injustice led to the resignations of the system
BBR Music GroupWhile he wrote it long before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Craig Morgan says that his new song, “The Mask,” has taken on a powerful new meaning in recent months. In fact, the singer
Courtesy of UMeThe first installment of a new series of performance videos from the classic variety series The Ed Sullivan Show premiered today on the program’s official website, YouTube and other streaming platforms around the world. The
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 posts largest one-day increase in coronavirus cases LITTLE
Courtesy of GoldenvoiceCalifornia’s country-themed Stagecoach Festival was originally scheduled to take place this April, but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was moved to October. Now, the event, the lineup for which included ZZ Top and
ABC/Image Group LAMatt Stell’s new song, “If I Was a Bar,” is a rip-roaring kiss-off to an ex. In the song, Matt fantasizes about what kind of bar he might be if he were a bar, dreaming
Bryan Steffy/Getty ImagesBarry Manilow has another hit on Billboard‘s Adult Contemporary chart with “When the Good Times Come Again.” But though the song sounds as if it was written for our present moment, it’s actually an album
Columbia RecordsToday in 1990, Mariah Carey released her self-titled debut album, and changed pop music forever. But Mimi says she’s delaying celebrating the 30th anniversary of the album that gave us “Vision of Love,” “Love Takes Time”
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A pathologist fired from an Arkansas veterans hospital after officials said he had been impaired while on duty pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient who authorities
MARSTON, Mo. (AP) – A Marston man has been charged with second-degree murder and other counts in the death of his infant daughter, authorities in southeastern Missouri said. Skylar Cody Babb, 21, has also been charged with
brazzo/iStockBy AARON KATERSKY and EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (BOSTON) — Boston’s mayor declared racism an emergency and a public health crisis in an executive order on Friday. Mayor Marty Walsh vowed to “increase equity in public safety
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – A former Cub Scout leader now faces felony witness tampering charges after police say he tried to arrange from jail to have someone attack two of the children he’s accused of molesting to
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – One of Missouri’s most influential business groups on Friday announced support for a ballot proposal that would expand Medicaid to thousands more low-income adults.Announcing the Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s support, President and
amphotora/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO and AARON KATERSKY, ABC News (ALBANY, N.Y.) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a series of police reforms Friday that include making police use of chokeholds that result in injury or death a
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – University of Missouri officials have decided not to remove a statue of Thomas Jefferson from the Columbia campus after meeting with students who asked that the statue be taken down. University of Missouri
Courtesy of UMeIn conjunction with the recent release of the 40th anniversary reissue of Rush‘s 1980 Permanent Waves album, a new animated video for the Canadian power trio’s classic tune “The Spirit of radio” has debuted on
ABC/Image Group LA Carrie Underwood’s husband, former professional hockey player Mike Fisher, took to social media this week to ask fans to help him solve a mystery: His truck was stolen on Wednesday night. Mike posted a picture
Photo: Roger Johnson Izard County Circuit Court records have been sealed in the case of 50-year-old Roger Johnson of Melbourne, charged with one count of rape, a Class Y felony. Class Y felonies are the most series
Warner Music Nashville Gabby Barrett is working toward lofty goals, and encouraging her fans to do the same, in her just-released “Footprints on the Moon.” The song is an empowerment anthem that cheers on anyone who has set
Robert Finizio; Courtesy of Earth, Wind & FireSantana and Earth, Wind & Fire were supposed to head out on a joint North American trek this month, dubbed Miraculous Supernatural Tour, but the outing was postponed because of
Photos: Desiree Marie Daniels and Randall Edward King A Mountain Home area couple was arrested late Thursday on charges of endangering the welfare of a minor. The couple, 32-year-old Desiree Marie Daniels and 36-year-old Randall Edward King,
ABC NewsBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News(NEW YORK) — Across the country, local and state leaders have been listening to protester’s calls to reexamine their controversial relics of the past and current policies on policing. In the last
Alex_Schmidt/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News(SEATTLE) — After confrontations with police, protesters in Seattle seized a several-block area to create an “autonomous police-free zone,” and Seattle’s police chief says she’s “very angry about the situation.” Seattle Police Chief
Home Grown Records Zac Brown Band’s latest single, “The Man Who Loves You the Most,” is a sweet tribute from a father to his daughter. The song was inspired in part by the increased quality time frontman Zac
Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty ImagesBy JOANNE ROSA, ABC News(NEW YORK) — Director Spike Lee criticized NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s apology to players about racism, after he did not specifically name former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Columbia Records Bob Dylan has revealed the full track list of his upcoming studio album, Rough and Rowdy Ways, which will be released Friday, June 19. The album’s 10 songs were unveiled in a video posted on
Fedorovekb/iStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Police brutality and use of force have long been issues in the United States. In the aftermath of Eric Garner and Michael Brown’s deaths at the hands of police
Jim Wright/Capitol Records NashvilleLuke Bryan paints an evocative picture of grief and loss in “Build Me a Daddy,” the newest song to be released off his forthcoming Born Here Live Here Die Here album. The ballad tells the story of
ABC AudioWhile the COVID-19 pandemic meant that Matchbox Twenty had to call off their planned summer tour, Rob Thomas has been keeping busy while in lockdown. He says thanks to things like Zoom, he’s been able to
Comstock/ThinkstockThe country singer who got his start as the 2006 winner of TV singing competition Nashville Star is celebrating his 35th birthday today. This Murfreesboro, Tennessee native became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2017. Do you
Alex Ferrari Between taking care of a new baby and being quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic, Maren Morris has been spending much more time at home than usual these days. But that doesn’t mean she’s taking a break from
Photo: Robert Dillon Willett A Mountain Home area man, who has been arrested 11 times on drug charges dating back to 2002, is back behind bars. Thirty-six-year-old Robert Dillon Willett was arrested at a residence early Friday
Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A 23-year-old University of Connecticut student who allegedly killed two people and led police on a multi-state manhunt has been transported from Maryland back to Connecticut,
Kameleon007/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — From a retired police captain to a former college football player, the unrest in the wake of George Floyd’s death has led to more lives lost — including those
MPL/Capitol/UMeThe next installment of Paul McCartney‘s ongoing Archive Collection reissue campaign is a remastered and expanded version of his 1997 album Flaming Pie that will be released on July 31. The reissue will be available in multiple
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — In the west, very dry and blustery conditions continue to spread the Bighorn Fire near Tucson, Arizona, where evacuations have been issued. The Bighorn Fire is only 10%
Kuzma/iStockBy KATE HOLLAND and JOSH MARGOLIN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The sad and twisted tale that ended in the killing of a former state senator and businesswoman in northeastern Arkansas is about to become a little
Tulsa Police Department By MEREDITH DELISO and MARCUS MOORE, ABC News (TULSA, Okla.) — A Tulsa, Oklahoma family is calling for charges to be dropped after a teen was arrested for jaywalking last week. Tulsa police this
ABC NewsBy TENZIN SHAKYA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — For many around the world, George Floyd has become the newest martyr in the plight to save future black men from dying at the hands of police brutality.
Laura Cavanaugh/Getty ImagesBy JAMES HILL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell, the former companion of deceased sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein, are asking a federal judge to keep a batch of court records under seal, arguing
tillsonburg/iStockBy AARON KATERSKY and CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The New York Police Department is investigating claims a 16-year-old Bronx student was zapped in the face with a stun gun and taken to the hospital
Courtesy of Abducted by the 80sThe Back to the Basement virtual online concert, featuring performances by a variety of popular 1980s acts, takes place this Saturday, June 13, and among the artists on the bill is Wang
Sony LegacyThe Kinks‘ classic song “Lola,” was released as a single in the U.K. 50 years ago today, June 12, and to mark the anniversary, the band has declared this date to be “Lola Day.” In conjunction
Broken BowIf you follow Jason Aldean or his wife Brittany on social media, you’ve likely enjoyed seeing lots of photos and videos of their kids, two-year-old Memphis and one-year-old Navy — practically from birth. And while Brittany’s a full-blown social influencer, the ACM Entertainer of
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockWhiskey Myers have unveiled the lineup for their personally-curated Firewater Music Festival. Featuring The Drive-By Truckers and more, the event is scheduled for October. Jason Isbell and Rosanne Cash are two of the acts scheduled to play as part of the just-announced virtual
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released information Tuesday examining 2019’s fourth-quarter wages in Arkansas, revealing a challenging earnings environment in much of North Central Arkansas even before the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.The report reflects
The Mountain Home High School golf teams are preparing for the upcoming fall season. A player/parent meeting is scheduled for Monday evening at 6:30 at Bomber Gymnasium on the high school campus. Students going into ninth through
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas infielder Casey Martin has been selected 87th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies in the third round of the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft. Martin is the 234th Razorback selected in the MLB Draft
Construction of a tri-plex and a four-plex at Glenbriar Commons and a remodeling project at Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) top the list of building permits issued by the City of Mountain Home in May. According to
Photo: James Allen Perry Marion County authorities have arrested a Springfield, Missouri, man alleging he made repeated illegal trips to a Yellville mini storage facility over a two-month period in late 2019. According to the probable cause
Photo: Erin Swofford The Gainesville R-V School District will have a new elementary principal, following action by the board of education at its May meeting.A school district Facebook post says Erin Swofford has been hired for the
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Cardinals selected six players on the second day to conclude the 2020 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, bringing their total to seven picks over the two-day event. Three pitchers,
carlballou/iStockBy KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC NEWS (SEATTLE) — Protesters in Seattle have seized a six-block area to create an autonomous police-free zone outside the East precinct that was abandoned on Monday. Jim Fuda, director of Law Enforcement Services
Kali9/iStockBy MARK OSBORNE, ABC NEWS (PASO ROBLES, Calif.) — The Paso Robles, California, Police Department said they shot the gunman who has been on the run since early Wednesday after he allegedly targeted a precinct and injured
Hudson Music For quite some time, Billy Joel has been at odds with Liberty DeVitto, the drummer who played with him from 1975 to 2005: Their falling out was described as being over “musical differences.” However, it
This reminder, this weekend is free fishing weekend in Arkansas. Thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced last month, anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon Friday through
37d03dMichael Stipe has released an official studio version of his new song “No Time for Love Like Now,” a collaboration with The National guitarist Aaron Dessner and Dessner’s side group Big Red Machine. The track is available
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday Missouri will fully reopen and enter Phase 2 of its “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan on Tuesday. “It is truly incredible to think about how far Missouri has
MJ Kim/MPL CommunicationsPaul McCartney recently canceled a series of European concerts because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a pair of shows in Italy that were to have taken place this week. Now, McCartney has spoken out against
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – In the wake of George Floyd’s death, demonstrators in at least four Arkansas cities continue to protest and are calling for changes in how police handle situations involving people of color. According
OLATHE, Kan. (AP) – Health officials in suburban Kansas City have linked a new coronavirus case to Memorial Day weekend parties at the Lake of the Ozarks. Epidemiologist Elizabeth Holzschuh told the Johnson County, Kansas, board of
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Columbia police say a resident shot two men who were breaking into his home, killing one. The second man was treated for a gunshot wound and has been charged in the other suspect’s
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday defended his decision to lift more coronavirus restrictions on businesses as the state posted a new record for a one-day increase in virus cases since the pandemic began.The
Michael Tran/FilmMagicIn 2014, Craig Wayne Boyd was crowned champion of The Voice’s Season 7, as a member of Team Blake Shelton. Since then, he’s gone on to have a country career in Nashville, hitting the number-one spot at country radio with
Photo: Mountain Home firemen were on the scene of a two-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon on the Sheid-Hopper Bypass in response to a vehicle destroyed by fire after the collision. The driver reportedly escaped without injury. Two people
ABC/Image Group LAGabby Barrett takes a turn in the spotlight on the latest installment of King Calaway’s Nashville’s House Band Series, a running list of virtual performances from the rising country group and some of their musical friends. This time around,
Gus Stewart/RedfernsNew Order has announced the rescheduled dates for the group’s Unity tour with Pet Shop Boys. The joint outing was supposed to kick off this September, but it was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’ll
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for dcpA few days ago, Madonna and some of her children marched in the streets of London against police brutality. Now, she’s doing the same in Los Angeles. The Queen of Pop shared a
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:
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Students from the University of Missouri who want a statue of Thomas Jefferson removed from the Columbia campus have met with campus leaders to discuss the issue. University of Missouri System President Mun
Credit: Anna WebberMany people have faced various hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, but David Crosby has been hit particularly hard during the crisis. Crosby’s biological son, Beckett Cypher, died at age 21 last month of drug addiction.
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Another 19,820 Missourians filed initial unemployment claims last week, continuing a steady decline in such claims since mid-April, state labor officials said Thursday. The number of claims was down from 20,459 the previous
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicKelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock have separated after nearly seven years of marriage, Us Weekly reports, adding that the singer and The Voice coach filed for divorce from her husband with a Los Angeles court on June 4. The news was first reported
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The publisher of a family-owned Missouri newspaper has resigned after publishing a racist syndicated cartoon depicting a black man stealing a white woman’s purse while hailing funding cuts to police.Bill Miller Sr. on
Tyson Foods shares fell Thursday after the company said it is cooperating with a federal investigation into price-fixing in the chicken industry.Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. said it was served with a grand jury subpoena in April
Claudia Schmid/MPL CommunicationsOne week before he celebrates his 78th birthday, Paul McCartney has shared a birthday wish via a new blog that been posted on the animal-rights organization PETA’s website. “All I’ve ever wanted for my birthday
The U.S. communications regulator on Tuesday proposed a $225 million fine, its largest ever, against two health insurance telemarketers for spamming people with 1 billion robocalls using fake phone numbers. The Federal Communications Commission said two men
Rick Kern/WireImageThe Dixie Chicks initially planned to release their new album, Gaslighter, in early May, but delayed that project due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the superstar trio has announced a new date for their album: July 17. The
ABC/Image Group LACalifornia’s country-themed Stagecoach Festival was originally scheduled to take place this April, but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was moved to October. Now, the Los Angeles Times reports that the event will not take place
Four local nonprofits are among 119 receiving grants in the second phase of COVID-19 relief funding from the Arkansas Community Foundation. The grants are to help organizations statewide adapt to new and increased demands of the pandemic.These
ABC/Image Group LALady Antebellum are making a major change in hopes of fostering inclusivity and equality for all of their fans. The trio announced on social media today that they’re dropping the “Antebellum” from their name, moving forward under the
ABC NewsBy KELLY MCCARTHY and MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — American race car driver Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. said he’s “really proud” of NASCAR for “stepping up” and banning the Confederate flag from all its
Courtesy of Panacea EntertainmentNot content to bang on the drum all day while in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, Todd Rundgren will host a bi-weekly virtual live television series titled The Todd’s Honest Truth that will stream
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1999, the debut studio album by this Grammy decorated trio, Wide Open Spaces, was certified 6x platinum by the RIAA. It includes such hits as the title track and “There’s Your Trouble.” Can you guess
Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesBy GMA TEAM, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Vanessa Bryant recently revealed new tattoos in honor of her late husband and daughter, Kobe and Gianna Bryant. In two Instagram posts Wednesday, the former NBA star’s
georgeclerk/iStockBy ELLA TORRES, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating 58 instances of officer misconduct during protests over George Floyd’s death and police brutality, according to the mayor. Seven officers have so far
Photo Copyright 8 Ten, Inc.It’s no secret that Garth Brooks has missed getting onstage in front of his fans during the COVID-19 shutdown. While it’s still unsafe for the superstar to perform live in front of massive stadium gatherings,
Breonna Taylor Family(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — The detective who applied for the no-knock warrant that resulted in the police death of Breonna Taylor has now been reassigned, authorities said. Taylor, a 26-year-old black woman, was shot by Louisville,
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As a strong cold front pushed east Wednesday, severe storms produced more than 340 damaging wind reports from Illinois to Pennsylvania. Some wind gusts surpassed 75 mph in
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The United States has marked another grim milestone in its fight against the novel coronavirus. More than two million cases of COVID-19 have now been diagnosed in the
Photo: Mark Anthony Galloway A Mountain Home man, who was reportedly “paranormal hunting” in Little Rock, has been arrested, after he allegedly stabbed another man. Thirty-one-year-old Mark Anthony Galloway was arrested following the incident shortly after
John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (RICHMOND, Va.) — Protesters tore down the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in Virginia’s capital on Wednesday night. Police were called to the scene on
While Mountain Home slipped a tad in the most recent census tally among the top 30 cities in Arkansas in response to the 2020 Census, it remains in the top 10. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,
Photo: David Barry Liner A Baxter County man, 43-year-old David Barry Liner of Mountain Home, has been arrested, after he allegedly took possession of a UPS package containing 180 grams of methamphetamine. According to the probable cause
