Tyler Golden/NBCMonday marked the start of the Knockout Rounds on The Voice — the final step competitors must take before making it to the coveted live rounds. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor served as this year’s “Mega Mentor,”
Courtesy of The Material World FoundationLast month, the George Harrison-founded Material World Foundation launched a campaign dubbed The Inner Light Challenge asking people around the world to recite, perform or share a verse, chorus or line from
ABC/Mark LevineBrett Young marks the sixth consecutive number one of his career this week, as “Catch” takes its place at the top of the country chart. It’s his first chart-topper since his daughter, Presley Elizabeth, arrived October 21. The new dad
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRuston Kelly has released his new song, “Brave.” The corresponding video was shot during his headlining debut at the Ryman Auditorium in March. He’s also unveiled a T-shirt in honor of the song, with all of the proceeds going
The Marion County Quorum Court will be asked to consider seven items of business when it meets in regular session Tuesday evening at 6. The county’s website notes CDC guidelines, such as social distancing, will be used
There is a project in the works of creating what could be deemed as the midwest’s version of the Appalachian Trail. The future Ozark Highlands Trail will connect St. Louis to Fort Smith, and a path running
Photo: Colton James Cummings Newton County authorities say 22-year-old Colton James Cummings of Harrison tore the top off a plastic bag and tried to “dump” a crystal substance into his mouth during a traffic stop in early
One of Harrison’s largest employers is filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to Arkansas Business, Pace Industries, LLC, made the announcement early Monday, saying the move will “give the company the financial foundation necessary to resume normal-course operations
ABC/Randy Holmes; ABC/Ida Mae AstuteSting and Gloria Estefan were among the many music artists who took part in a six-hour telethon Sunday seeking to raise money for doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert just dropped a bomb on fans with a throwback photo of her and Tiger King star Joe Exotic. Miranda revealed on Twitter Monday that she had a brief encounter with the big cat enthusiast in 2017, not knowing who
iStock(OAKDALE, La.) — One inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Oakdale, Louisiana, claims he and his fellow prisoners are being “jammed together like sardines.” Another alleges he and other inmates are “coughing all night long” in
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ only surgical abortion clinic asked a federal judge Monday to block the state from largely banning the procedure during the coronavirus outbreak, as 43 more state prisoners tested positive for the
iStock(NEW YORK) — Hospital staff at New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital are inspiring patients to Don’t Stop Believin’. In a moving video released by the hospital, health care workers cheer on COVID-19 patients and blast Journey’s Don’t
Country Music Hall of FameThe Country Music Hall of Fame is bringing two of its beloved programs to social media in an effort to keep the music going during this time of social distancing. The museum’s weekly Songwriter Sessions
Credit: Randee St. NicholasREO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin will participate in an online interview event today at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT as part of on AXS TV’s Facebook Live series At Home With…. The series is
Photos: Courtesy Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce A lightning strike is the suspected cause of a fire to a rental cabin in Searcy County. According to Sheriff Kenny Cassell, the Gold Mine Hotel on Grandview Road
Mountain Home’s high school and junior high track programs are having their detergent fundraiser this week. Laundry detergent can be picked up, and uniforms and warm-ups can be dropped off Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7
ABC/Image Group LAAshley McBryde commemorated Easter Sunday with an emotional performance of “Amazing Grace” shot at the Ryman Auditorium. While careful to observe state and local guidelines, as well as the Ryman and Opry’s own rules, Ashley took to
Arkansas Governor 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:
BMLG Records Brett Young has found himself in familiar territory: back at the top of the country charts. The singer has scored his sixth consecutive number-one hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chartwith his most recent single, “Catch.” The romantic
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesToday marks the 35th anniversary of the star-studded charity single “We Are the World” reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song, which spent five weeks at the top of the chart, was co-written
iStock(DURHAM, N.C.) — Two doctors working during the coronavirus pandemic marked what was supposed to be their wedding day with an impromptu ceremony at the hospital where they both work. Dr. Shelun Tsai, an OBGYN resident at
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – The body of missing kayaker has been pulled from a lake near Springfield, the Missouri Highway Patrol reported. The patrol identified the man as Timmothy Richardson, 30, of Springfield, television station KOLR reported.
Warner Music NashvilleBrett Eldredge is set to release his new single, “Gabrielle,” on Friday. Co-written by Brett, Ian Fitchuk and Daniel Tashian, the song is described as a “wistful” piano ballad that ponders the end of a relationship. Instead of feeling
Photo: Courtesy Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Former NFL quarterback and Arkansas Razorback Tarvaris Jackson has died in a one-car crash outside Montgomery, authorities said Monday. He was 36. The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro that Jackson was
Vanderbilt University Medical Center The newest group of artists who will donate “Gratitunes” to the healthcare workers on the front lines of COVID-19 has been announced. Jon Pardi is one of the many artists who’s participating in the program
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ only surgical abortion clinic on Monday asked a federal judge to block a state order banning the procedure except to protect the life or health of the mother during the coronavirus
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CoachellaAs more and more concerts, tours and festivals are getting postponed to the fall and early 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one healthcare expert thinks even that’s too optimistic. Zeke Emanuel, who is
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris is looking on the bright side as she turns 30 during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Middle” hitmaker, who turned 30 on Friday, commemorated the day with a simple Instagram post from home that shows her smiling down
Blank Archives/Getty ImagesThirty-five years ago today — April 13, 1985 — the star-studded charity single “We Are the World” topped the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for a month. Released in March of ’85, it became
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1996, the country group behind hits like “I’m Already There” and “My Front Porch Looking In” nabbed their first No. 1 hit with “No News.” Do you know who they are? ANSWER: Lonestar. Copyright
MCA NashvilleSam Hunt‘s Southside is heading north with its top-five debut on the Billboard 200 chart. Southside, which dropped on April 3, has landed in the number five slot on the all-genre chart. According to Billboard, the project earned 46,000 equivalent album units
(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston has announced that late fees and interest charges on businesses’ annual franchise taxes will be waived until July 15. The filing deadline for annual franchise taxes is
Samara Heisz/iStock(NEW YORK) — While many countries are pointing toward positive signs that social distancing might be finally flattening the curve, the novel coronavirus death toll continues to be staggering with at least 113,000 dead worldwide. The
cmannphoto/iStock(NEW YORK) — Will the NBA resume its season this year? That’s the question many of the league’s executives and employees are debating right now. Last month, the NBA suspended its season due to the novel coronavirus
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Monday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Shannon Nachtigal, chief nursing officer; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. They announced in-house testing for coronavirus is now
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ABC News(NEW YORK) — Almost 300 damaging storms have been reported in the last 24 hours from Texas to Virginia including at least 40 reported tornadoes in six states: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. At
amphotora/iStock(MIAMI) — An African American doctor, who has been battling the coronavirus pandemic in his hospital and on the streets of Miami, was detained and handcuffed in front of his own home by a police sergeant as
Darla Pool (NEW YORK) — Families are decorating their porches and doors to celebrate the high school seniors who are missing graduation, prom and other milestone events as a result of stay-at-home orders amid the novel coronavirus
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Seven people died and hundreds of thousands were left without power as violent storms swept through the South on Sunday. Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi all declared a state of emergency Sunday in response
smolaw11/iStock(NEW YORK) — The political rivalry between New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio heated up again this weekend over the decision on shutting down schools for the remainder of the
Credit: dhlovelifeNeil Young has posted the third installment of his recently announced “Fireside Sessions” performances in the “Hearse Theater” section of his Neil Young Archives website. All of the videos have featured Young playing solo renditions of
Robby KleinGabby Barrett may’ve finished third on American Idol in 2018, but it looks like she’ll soon be number one on the country chart with her debut single, “I Hope.” While it might be tempting to think of the 20-year-old
Credit: Kate IzorFounding Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters has posted a new video of him performing a solo acoustic version of John Prine‘s 1970 song “Paradise” in tribute to the acclaimed folk-country singer/songwriter, who died last Tuesday,
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTrisha Yearwood kicked off a new batch of episodes of her Food Network series, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, over the weekend. In case you missed it, Saturday’s episode featured a guest appearance from Lauren Alaina. Justin Moore, Tracy Lawrence, Adam Hambrick and more performed in
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues limiting activities for area residents, Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass and Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams have a request. Both say its a great opportunity to complete the Census 2020 form. Last
Photo: Sen. Scott Flippo Arkansas Sen. Scott Flippo of Bull Shoals is set to serve another leadership position in the legislature. Senator Flippo has been elected as the upper chamber’s next Senate Republican leader, according to an
Ozark Opportunities, Inc. (OOI), headquartered in Harrison, is assessing the needs of residents in six North Central Arkansas counties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials with OOI note by completing an online survey, it will
Photo: Chad Whitlow A Baxter County man, 43-year-old Chad Whitlow of Mountain Home, has been arrested and charged with a felony count of residential burglary, after he allegedly loaded scrap metal into his truck at his neighbor’s
Photo: Courtesy ADC Manufacturing ADC Manufacturing of Harrison has completed a “significant expansion,” according to a report from the Harrison Chamber of Commerce. The fence accessory/component manufacturing facility located along North Industrial Park Road has been part
The Norfork City Council’s next regular session scheduled for April 21 is canceled. The next meeting is set for May 19 at Norfork City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on several sports activities, but there may still be hope for American Legion baseball in Arkansas. While the American Legion World Series and all regional tournaments have been canceled, the
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri’s health department on Sunday reported 136 more confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the state’s total to 4,160. The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 110 people have died from the virus
iStock(NEW YORK) — While many countries around the world and cities in the U.S. are pointing toward positive signs that social distancing might be finally flattening the curve, the novel coronavirus death toll continues to be staggering
iStock(DALLAS) — A major storm is taking shape over the central U.S. and will bring a tornado and severe weather to parts of the south. This same system will bring a widespread risk for flash flooding in
iStock(PUERTO RICO) — As the novel coronavirus continues to have an impact on the lives of millions of Americans across the nation, residents of Puerto Rico are already feeling the toll of a crisis within a crisis.
GRADY, Arkansas (AP) – The first state prisoner in Arkansas has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, a prison spokeswoman said Sunday. A man being held at the Cummins Unit in Grady was transferred to a hospital
iStock(NEW YORK) — While many countries around the world and cities in the U.S. are pointing toward positive signs that social distancing might be finally flattening the curve, the novel coronavirus death toll continues to be staggering
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Top coronavirus stories: Financial institutions release info on stimulus checks (4-8) Baxter County now has 5 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (4-7) BRMC to furlough
Photo courtesy of Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) – Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and his wife, Sheena Greitens, are divorcing, the couple announced on social media Saturday, nearly two years after Greitens resigned amid accusations that
Photo: Twelve-year-old Mylea Adams killed this turkey Sunday while hunting with her father, Josh Adams, in Howell County. The turkey weighed 25 pounds, had an 11 inch beard and 1 1/4 inch spurs. Photo: Courtesy Ozark County
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The death toll in Arkansas increased to 25 on Saturday as the state continues in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. One additional death was recorded as of Saturday, and 1,228 people
Another round of severe weather is possible for the Twin Lakes Area. Meteorologist Jeff Hood of the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock says North Central Arkansas and southern Missouri may see some activity beginning
More than three years after voters approved medical marijuana sales in Arkansas and following a handful of delays, Mountain Home’s cannabis dispensary opened its doors only to face another challenge just over a month later–the arrival of
Photo: John Harjo A Branson man jailed in Boone County is facing felony charges of first-degree sexual assault and failure to comply with registration as a convicted sex offender. His criminal record has also led to a
Senior Age Area Agency on Aging is among the first agencies receiving a COVID-19 Response and Recovery grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Senior Age operates more than 40 facilities in central and southern Missouri,
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (AP) – Southern states including Arkansas are preparing for an Easter tornado, a seasonal threat that’s complicated by the coronavirus. The wind and rain are part of a storm system hitting the region on
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s health department on Saturday reported 13 new deaths from COVID-19, raising the states overall toll to 109. It also reported 225 more confirmed cases of the disease with the state’s overall
mthipsorn/iStock(NEW YORK) — Americans are receiving via direct deposit their first stimulus checks from the Treasury Department sent to help alleviate the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We can confirm that payments are beginning to
Today I’d like to talk about the professionals who are on the front lines at the hospitals and clinics all over Arkansas who are treating our COVID-19 patients and doing the critically important testing work. These nurses,
Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images(TORONTO) — Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave has died after suffering a brain bleed on Tuesday. Cave, a 25-year old, was flown to a Toronto hospital and was placed in a medically induced
Marion County was added to the Arkansas Department of Health’s list of counties with at least one positive case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on Friday. While government officials are prevented from providing further information to the public about
Hadi Halazun(NEW YORK) — Dr. Hadi Halazun grabs 15 minutes of sleep whenever and wherever he can, even if that means having to dash to work in a cab where he can get a few minutes more.
natasaadzic/iStock(ATLANTA) — An Atlanta, Georgia, man was arrested for attempting to defraud a federal agency into paying $750 millions for phantom orders of over 125 million face masks and personal protective equipment (PPE), federal authorities announced on
CHBD/iStock(NEW YORK) — The governor of Kentucky has stepped up efforts to prevent churchgoers from attending any in-person mass gathering services this weekend by enforcing misdemeanor violations related to preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Andy
E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images(CHICAGO) — The Illinois stay-at-home order, mandating that residents shelter in place amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, has virtually shut down the city of Chicago, but according to the
Scott Heins/Getty Images)(LOS ANGELES) — Harvey Weinstein was charged Friday with a new felony sexual assault count by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office. The charge of sexual assault by restraint stems from an incident in which
Halfpoint /iStock(NEW YORK) — While many countries around the world and cities in the U.S. are pointing toward positive signs that social distancing might be finally flattening the curve, the novel coronavirus death toll continues to be
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Severe weather will be possible across much of Texas and Oklahoma with the enhanced risk region covering parts of Waco, Texas, Austin, Texas, and San Antonio. Strong winds, large hail and tornadoes will
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – For the first time in its modern history, Missouri will offer an elk-hunting season later this year, with five permits drawn in a lottery. The Missouri Conservation Commission on Wednesday approved issuing
An Izard County man has been arrested, after he allegedly secured his arm around his female victim’s throat, positioned her in front of a mirror and said, “You’re going to watch me take your last breath away.”
Licenses were issued for 16 new business by the City of Mountain Home in March, including a microbrewery, according to Jeannie Anderson in the Building Inspection Department. Records indicate a license was issued to Barry Parker II
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for its Southeast District projects, and three will be in Ozark County. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the projects were awarded during an electronic ballot process
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision that dismissed claims brought against officials by reality TV personality Josh Duggar who challenged the release of investigation records related to the alleged
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A northeast Arkansas aviation company is providing space to park planes that have been idled due to a global slowdown in commercial air traffic because of the coronavirus pandemic.Aviation Repair Technologies at
ABC/Randy HolmesDavid Gilmour, his wife Polly Samson and some of their family members have taken part in two streaming events promoting her just-published novel, A Theatre for Dreamers, both of which are viewable at the Pink Floyd
Courtesy of StyxThe latest installment of Styx‘s recently launched series of special streaming concert events, dubbed “Styx Fix,” will available exclusively Saturday, April 11, at the band’s official YouTube channel at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The
Oleksii Liskonih/iStock(WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah) — Months into the fight against the novel coronavirus in the U.S., some Americans’ daily lives are still relatively normal. In Washington County, Utah, with a population of about 165,000, business is almost
United States Congressman Rick Crawford discusses the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic and his efforts to aid the agricultural community and military community during a visit with KTLO’s Bob Knight.
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says a previously unassessed registered sex offender has received his evaluation by the Sex Offender Community Notification Assessment. Seventy-one-year-old Danny Charles Carriker has been assessed as a Level 3 sex offender, which
ABC/Image Group LAThese days, Jordan Davis is a committed family man who loves spending time with his wife, Kristen, and their five-month old daughter, Eloise Larkin. But the singer’s road to finding family was filled with “Detours,” and that’s exactly what
The Arkansas Basketball Coaches Association has released its top five boys’ and girls’ basketball players and the coaches of the year from the 2019-2020 season. Ten area athletes and two coaches received recognition. Mountain Home’s Kate Gilbert
DJM Records/UNI/UMEToday marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the album that made Elton John a star: His 1970 self-titled collection. Released on April 10, 1970, Elton John was Elton’s second album, though many U.S. fans
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed a supplemental budget bill allocating nearly $6 billion in federal stimulus money to fight the health and economic ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic. The money will be
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – Arkansas’ only surgical abortion clinic must stop performing the procedure during the coronavirus pandemic except to protect the life or health of the mother, the state Department of Health said Friday. The agency
Curb RecordsLee Brice’s next radio single is the anthemic “One of Them Girls,” a tribute to the kind of smart, strong woman that “all of us — deep down, at the end of the day, at the
FRISCO, Texas (AP) – The Dallas Cowboys signed cornerback Saivion Smith on Friday, adding the former XFL player about the same time the spring league announced it was suspending operations. Smith played for Houston, which was the
Little Big Town and Thomas Rhett will be heading up the country contingent of the all-star cast of artists participating in The Disney Family Singalong, an hour-long celebration of music, family and all things Disney. The special will feature stars alongside
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A blood bank operating in Missouri and three other Midwestern states is seeking plasma donations from people who have recovered from the coronavirus in hopes of helping those still battling the disease.The Mississippi
Arkansas Governor 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:
The National Parks Service (NPS) reminds the public the Buffalo River remains closed to visitors. The river has been closed for one week to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The NPS says this difficult
Jeremy PolzelBetween his opening spot on Miranda Lambert’s Wildcard Tour and his single, “Pretty Heart,” Parker McCollum has been generating plenty of buzz over the past few months. In 2019, he signed to Universal Music Group’s MCA Nashville, and in a new
MVD VisualA recent documentary about late Rolling Stones member Brian Jones and the mystery surrounding his death titled Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones will be released on DVD on June 12. The film follows
Riser House/Columbia NashvilleMitchell Tenpenny counts all the important things he wants to do during his life in his grounded, gratitude-filled new tune, “Here.” The singer says the song’s poignant subject matter was inspired by a real-life experience he
A shooting incident late Thursday night at Clysta Willett Park in Mountain Home erupted after a group of teens gathered at the park to participate in or view a fight, according to an update from Mountain Home
Courtesy of Global Citizen/World Health OrganizationRod Stewart is teaming up with his 32-year-old daughter Ruby for a special live mini concert that will be viewable on Ruby’s Instagram page starting at 2 p.m. ET. The event, dubbed
Thomas CrabtreeA decade after he released his hit debut single, “A Little More Country Than That,” Easton Corbin is revisiting his beloved tune with an acoustic treatment. The new version strips “A Little More Country Than That” down to
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the day U.K. newspaper The Daily Mirror announced that Paul McCartney had split with The Beatles, based on comments in a press release he’d issued promoting his forthcoming self-titled debut solo
DNY59/iStock(BOSTON) — Federal prosecutors filed new evidence against actress Lori Loughlin and her husband in the case of the nationwide “Operation Varsity Blues,” in which the two are accused of using bribes and paying $500,000 to secure
ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton is bringing her signature blend of honesty, keen observation and a healthy dose of humor to the COVID-19 pandemic. The superstar offered a goofy new poem dedicated to all those going stir crazy while cooped up
Credit: Brent CliffordMagic Window, a recently rediscovered unreleased solo album that founding Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug “Cosmo” Clifford recorded in 1985, will be released on Friday, April 24. The 10-track collection was recorded at Clifford’s home
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2007, a Tennessee home belonging to a country legend burned to the ground. The house was also the backdrop for the Grammy-winning music video for his song, “Hurt.” Do you know who he
scyther5/iStock(HOLYOKE, Mass.) — A federal investigation is now underway at Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where at least 25 veterans have died and management has been accused of failing to protect residents and staff amid the novel
eddiesimages/iStock(WASHINGTON) — In an internal message to Bureau of Prisons staff about coronavirus over the weekend, BOP director Michael Carvajal asked employees to “have faith” that they are doing the right thing, that they will protect inmates
Hollywood Records/Industrial MediaSince winning American Idol in 2019, Laine Hardy has been hard at work in Nashville, immersing himself in the songwriting community and writing and selecting his next songs. Now, the singer is ready to share the first two tunes
MattGush/iStock(NEW YORK) — The homeless community is among the most vulnerable of contracting the deadly novel coronavirus. “Housing is health care so people without housing really are in a compromised health situation from the get-go,” Nan Roman,
ABC News(NEW YORK) — From Texas to Massachusetts, there were more than 100 damaging storm reports Thursday, with significant damage reported in several states. In one major example, a roof was torn off a home by a
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Friday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. They discuss being able to provide essential healthcare services for non-COVID patients and
Kuzma/iStock(WASHINGTON) — As the COVID-19 crisis spread from China to Europe throughout February, there was growing concern that an outbreak in the U.S. was on the horizon. One glaring vulnerability was coming into focus — there were
Samara Heisz/iStock(NEW ORLEANS) — In the span of just 10 days, Kevin Franklin lost his 86-year-old mother and three big brothers to the coronavirus pandemic, and he says his loved ones didn’t know they had the disease
DanHenson1/iStock(NEW YORK) — By the time Ronald Reynolds took his first steps of freedom in 29 years out of the front gates of Louisiana’s State Penitentiary, the coronavirus had already begun its quiet, deadly spread through America’s
mrtom-uk/iStock(NEW YORK) — The global novel coronavirus pandemic death toll is nearing 100,000 as more than 95,000 have now died from the disease. In New York state, over 160,000 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease
Andrew Toth/Getty Images for iHeartMediaWith social distancing guidelines firmly in place for most of the country, if not the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has breathed new life into The Police‘s 1980 hit “Don’t Stand So Close to Me.”
Mercury NashvilleIt’s been nearly five years since Maddie & Tae‘s debut, Start Here, came out in August of 2015. After a long wait and a label change, the duo’s sophomore album, The Way it Feels, finally arrives Friday. “This album
Credit: Anna WebberDavid Crosby will take part in an online interview event with one of his frequent collaborators, Snarky Puppy frontman and bassist Michael League, today at 3 p.m. ET at Crowdcast.io. During the event, dubbed “Staying
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBlake Shelton will virtually return to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday for a special “At Home” edition. Blake will chat with show host Jimmy Fallon and bring his pop superstar girlfriend, Gwen Stefani, along for a special performance of
A remodel project with a price tag of $400,000 for Buncles Brick Oven and Brew topped the list of building permits issued by the City of Mountain Home in March. According to a report from Jeannie Anderson
Sales tax numbers in Baxter County continue to be above projection for the time being. The latest monthly numbers show both the sales and jail taxes were higher than the same time last year, but Baxter County
The annual spring clean-up for Methvin Sanitation in the city of Mountain Home will be next week. The event gives customers a chance to dispose of large items not normally picked up during regular curbside trash disposal.
Following is the Overall Top 10 girls high school basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A as voted by a panel of sports media from around the
Following is the Overall Top 10 boys high school basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A as voted by a panel of sports media from around the
Columbia, Mo- Following Governor Parson’s announcement this afternoon, of in-person school closure for the remainder of the school year, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) announces the cancellation of all remaining post-season events for the
An 18-year-old man is in the hospital and a male juvenile has been arrested following a shooting incident and manhunt in Mountain Home Thursday night. Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel says a 16-year-old was arrested about
LordRunar/iStock(SACRAMENTO) — On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state’s plan to send 500 ventilators to the national stockpile in order to assist New York and other states that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus
Neal Preston/© Queen Productions Ltd.Queen‘s Brian May posted a new “MicroConcert” today on his official website and YouTube channel, this one featuring him playing an instrumental version of his band’s classic song “We Are the Champions” solo
Courtesy of BST Hyde Pary; Courtesy of Le Festival d’été de QuébecTwo major summer music festivals — one in the U.K. and one in Canada — are the latest events that have been canceled due to the
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The temporary leader of the University of Missouri-St. Louis is officially getting the job. Interim Chancellor Kristin Sobolik on Thursday was appointed to the position permanently. The University of Missouri Board of Curators
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ top health official on Thursday encouraged a Little Rock abortion clinic to stop seeing out-of-state patients during the coronavirus outbreak but stopped short of ordering the facility to halt abortions.Health Secretary
iStock/onlyouqj(NEWARK, N.J.) — A total of 329 Transportation Security Administration employees have tested positive for COVID-19 and two have died according to an internal briefing led by TSA Administrator David Pekoske, and viewed by ABC News. The
Piper FergusonCMT will rebroadcast its CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares special, a tribute to the life and legacy of Kenny Rogers, via YouTube tonight beginning at 8PM ET. The special, which originally aired on Wednesday, includes performances and interviews
After multiple conversations with the Arkansas Department of Health, the Governor’s Office, the Arkansas Department of Education and with the announcement of the closure of Arkansas schools through the end of the school year, all remaining AAA
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson directed K-12 public schools to stay closed for the rest of the academic year Thursday to prevent spread of the virus, but he said remote learning should continue through the end of the
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – The St. Joseph News-Press plans to end delivery of print editions on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Newspaper officials say the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is prompting the change. The newspaper announced
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back cornerback Bashaud Breeland on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $4.5 million, according to a person familiar with the contract. The
Courtesy Jennifer Knox(WASHINGTON) — As the coronavirus pandemic continues to shut down businesses across the country, Jennifer Knox is doing whatever it takes to keep her staff’s heads above water. April usually marks the beginning of the
ABC/Image Group LAOn the heels of the eighth number-one single of his career, “Homemade,” Jake Owen has announced that the next song he’s planning to send to country radio is “Made for You.” A romantic ballad professing eternal love
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — Passover seders are a communal ritual, with family, friends, neighbors, pretty much everyone except Elijah coming together under one roof to commemorate the story of Exodus. As with almost everything in our world, that’s
Jamal Hinton(WASHINGTON) — The husband of a woman who became famous in 2016 for a Thanksgiving-related texting mixup has died from complications related to COVID-19. Lonnie Dench, whose wife, Wanda, sent a text presumably to her grandson
This undated photo provided by the Cole County (Missouri) Sheriff’s Office shows Phillip Lumas. Lumas has been charged with accidentally shooting his 8-year-old child after giving a lesson on gun safety as he put a pistol away.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Tech giant Amazon acquired 80 acres (0.32 square kilometers) of land for $3.2 million in the Port of Little Rock, a city official announced.Mayor Frank Scott Jr. confirmed at a city board
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday rejected an effort to allow voters this fall to cast an absentee ballot without an excuse because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Joint Budget Committee rejected the proposal,
In the Arkansas town of Harrisburg, about 105 miles (170 kilometers) northeast of Little Rock, more than 30 homes were damaged in Poinsett County and two people were injured, Jonesboro TV station KAIT reported. Officials were working
ABC/Image Group LAAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep country artists and fans alike inside their homes in order to help halt the spread of the virus, Kelsea Ballerini has posted a heartfelt message of support to those struggling in quarantine.
Photo: Earnest Bischoff A standoff with Newton County authorities allegedly involving a 7-year-old child being used as a shield has led to the arrest of 55-year-old Earnest Bischoff of Mill Creek.Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler says his
Photos: Louis Marcel Marcil and Sarah Ann Huffman Two people are being held in the Boone County Detention Center, after a woman reported four shots being fired from a vehicle in her direction as she stood outside
Arkansas Governor 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:
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Jamie Edens and Ryan Ward arrived in New York City last week after a whirlwind road trip from their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The two intensive care-unit nurses were on their way to
Courtesy Demetria McTizic(BOLIVAR, Tenn.) — The mayor of a small Tennessee town and his wife are bringing together their community amid the coronavirus pandemic by hosting virtual game nights each night live on Facebook. Julian McTizic, 32,
Good Morning AmericaChase Rice had plans to head to New York City for a stop on “Good Morning America” before the COVID-19 shutdown took effect, and though he won’t be there in person, the singer has found a
Courtesy of earMUSICAlice Cooper is one of many well-known hard-rock artists who will perform on a live-streamed fundraising event hosted by Megadeth bassist David Ellefson that will support his Youth Music Foundation’s “School’s Out” initiative, which provides
Erika Goldring/Getty ImagesIn the music video for his tumultuous new song, “You Would Think,” Tucker Beathard tells a powerful story that the singer says is intentionally left open to interpretation. The story centers on a daughter’s role as conflicted
AlxeyPnferov/iStock(SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.) — As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo offers cautious optimism about a possible slowing of novel coronavirus cases in the state, a leader in Suffolk County says there’s no such hope there right now.
Credit: dhlovelifeA new version of Neil Young & Crazy Horse‘s 2019 song “Shut It Down” and an accompanying video, both focusing on the world’s reaction to the current coronavirus pandemic, were released today. The new track, dubbed
ABC/Image Group LAAcross social media, country stars have been heeding the call of the “Demo Challenge,” a viral game that calls on artists to post the earliest versions of their songs. Jake Owen offered up an unreleased cover
RCA NashvilleIn the midst of the COVID-19 shutdown, it’s been weeks since country fans got to gather live and watch their favorite artists perform. Now, Ryan Hurd is reliving a little bit of the magic of connection in the
Another roughly 91,000 Missourians have filed unemployment claims amid the coronavirus pandemic. Data from the state’s labor department show unemployment claims for the week that ended Tuesday dropped from the previous week, when more than 104,000 workers
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s almost been 15 years since Mariah Carey released her 10th studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi, which featured the smash hits “We Belong Together” and “Shake It Off.” Now, the 50-year-old singer is promising fans an
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2013, Brad Paisley released his ninth studio album. It debuted at the top of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, making it the seventh number-one album of Brad’s career. Do you know what it was called? ANSWER: Wheelhouse.
ABC/Image Group LAGabby Barrett is taking her debut single, “I Hope,” to historic new heights on the Billboard Country Streaming Songs chart for the survey dated April 11, with her song rising from the number-four slot all the way up
digitalskillet/iStock(NEW YORK) — As the coronavirus continues to rip through the nation leaving behind thousands of victims in its path, black communities have been infected and their residents killed at a disproportionate rate across the country, according
Courtesy of The Grateful DeadThe Grateful Dead will launch a weekly streaming concert series dubbed “Shakedown Stream” this Friday, April 10, at 8 p.m. ET on the band’s official YouTube channel. The series will begin with a
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Thursday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; Jodi Leeker, Behavioral Health Program director; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the items they discuss are addressing
ABC News(NEW YORK) — As severe weather moves across the country, there were almost 400 damaging storm reports from Iowa all the way to the Carolinas. There were six tornadoes reported with these storms, three in Arkansas.
photosvit/iStock(NEW YORK) — Even as the last passengers disembarked the Coral Princess, the latest cruise ship in the U.S. with reported cases of COVID-19, the U.S. Coast Guard said over 100 cruise ships and 90,000 crew members
cmannphoto/iStock(HOLYOKE, Mass.) — At least two employees at a veterans’ home in Massachusetts, where an outbreak of the novel coronavirus has left multiple residents dead, are continuing to work despite testing positive themselves out of fear for
narvikk/iStock(NEW YORK) — A global pandemic of the novel coronavirus has claimed the lives of at least 14,808 people in the United States. The United States is among the worst affected countries, with more than 432,000 people
CMTThough the COVID-19 pandemic made a traditional public memorial for Kenny Rogers impossible, CMT still managed to stage a proper socially-distant remembrance for the legend on Wednesday night. The Texas native died of natural causes at the age of
Purple Pyramid RecordsIn 2011, most of the 1974 lineup of Todd Rundgren‘s prog-rock group Utopia reunited to play a series of shows to raise money to help founding keyboardist Mark “Moogy” Klingman pay medical bills he amassed
Mason AllenIf you haven’t seen Old Dominion‘s moving video for “Some People Do,” it’s worth taking time to check it out. In lieu of shooting a traditional music video, the five-man band spent a day in L.A. in early February with Jason
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRonnie Milsap is readying a new greatest hits collection, The Best of Ronnie Milsap, for release on May 29 via Craft Recordings. The 12-track album, sampling the best of Ronnie’s multi-decade career, will be available on CD as
Photo: Vanessa Henschel Twenty-seven-year-old Vanessa Henschel of Mountain Home has picked up a new charge after striking a fellow Baxter County jail inmate. According to an incident report completed late last month, Henschel is accused of hitting
Thursday is the final day for registration at the Mountain Home Kindergarten. A drive-thru registration for the 2020-2021 school year will be held from 9 to 2. Faculty and staff will meet parents in the school’s front
The Mountain Home Police Department is again partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as April has been deemed National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The local department is conducting its “U Drive, U Text, U
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A pharmaceutical company has given Arkansas 100,000 tablets of an anti-malarial drug that President Donald Trump is heavily pitching as a treatment for coronavirus. Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin and the University of
Photo: Missouri Gov. Mike Parson JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers have voted to give Republican Gov. Mike Parson sweeping authority to spend billions of dollars in federal stimulus money as the state fights the coronavirus
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Springfield police are investigating the disappearance of man who hasn’t been seen since July 2019 as a likely homicide. Police arrested a man and woman Tuesday night on suspicion of first-degree murder in
High school spring sports in Arkansas may not resume following action by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) Wednesday. The AAA has extended its “COVID-19 dead period” for all AAA schools through May 30. With the postseason for
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas softball team (19-6, 1-2 SEC) earned a No. 19 ranking in the final NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) Coaches’ Poll. The Razorbacks moved up one spot from the previous poll,
Columbia RecordsBob Dylan‘s new song “Murder Most Foul,” the folk-rock legend’s 17-minute-long epic reflection on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, has debuted at #1 on Billboard‘s Rock Digital Song Sales chart. The marks the first
Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp; Credit: Scott StrebleFarm Aid, the non-profit organization co-founded by Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Willie Nelson to support agriculture in America, is joining forces with AXS TV to launch
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Her face wrenched in grief, Zenobia Shepherd said her daughter Leilani Jordan, continued to turn up to work as a supermarket greeter — until the day she could no longer breathe. The 27-year-old
The local civic group Mountain Home CARES has announced its second meal distribution is slated Friday afternoon from 4 to 7 in the Roller Hall portico at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. This week, 100 meals each will
ACMACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music, has announced that its COVID-19 response fund reached $1 million less than a week after the special broadcast of ACM Presents: Our Country on Sunday night. The
Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Jazz at Lincoln CenterThe late Aretha Franklin‘s former partner Willie Wilkerson died Wednesday of COVID-19 virus at age 72, the Detroit Free Press reports. Wilkerson, a retired Detroit firefighter, met the Queen of
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson spoke to lawmakers wearing face masks and spread out across two locations — including a basketball arena — as they met Wednesday for a legislative session against the
ABC News(CROWLEY, Louisiana) — Police officers in a Louisiana town are apologizing to residents after they alerted them to their coronavirus-related curfew with the sound from a fictional dystopian nightmare. Crowley Police officers rode around Acadia Parish
Mountain Home High School Principal Brent Bogy announces an event for 2020 seniors on April 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Bogy says the event will be held in a drive-thru style
Facebook/Kelley Close(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — What teacher Katie Ricca did for a struggling student is touching hearts far from her hometown of Panama City, Florida. The first-grade teacher at North Bay Haven Charter Academy has been holding
Courtesy Miami-Dade Fire Rescue(MIAMI) — After one of their own fell sick, the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue squad found a way to safely pay a visit to their coworker at the hospital. Kenneth Wood, the battalion chief of
(L-R) Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp – Photo Credit: Scott StrebleWillie Nelson’s non-profit organization to support agriculture in America, Farm Aid, is joining forces with AXS TV to launch a special broadcast called At Home
Courtesy Kyle West(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A 23-year-old Ohio mailman is delivering more than just letters to many of the people on his route in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Kyle West, who has worked for the
Arkansas Governor 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:
Financial institutions in the Twin Lakes Area and across the nation have released information from the United States Treasury department on the Economic Impact Payments (EIP) most Americans will receive as a response to the financial impact
Credit: Leah SteigerSammy Hagar and his current band The Circle have put together the second installment in a series remotely recorded performance videos that the Red Rocker has labeled “Lockdown Sessions.” The new clip features Hagar, bassist
ABC/Randy HolmesKip Moore has launched an acoustic video series called the “In the Wild Sessions,” giving new perspective on the songs on his upcoming album, Wild World, through acoustic outdoor performances directed by the singer’s longtime collaborator, PJ Brown. The
ABC/Randy HolmesJust days after dropping his highly-anticipated sophomore project, Southside, Sam Hunt is offering some insights into his songwriting process in a new interview with songwriting giant Shane McAnally. Their conversation is the first installment of Shane’s new Instagram series, Behind the
Daniel VorletHeartbreak takes a fiery turn in the music video for “Momma’s House,” the latest single from Dustin Lynch’s new album, Tullahoma. Shot in Lafayette, Tennessee, the clip finds Dustin brooding over a bad breakup, and tempted to set
Danny Clinch; Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyBruce Springsteen is among the artists paying tribute to acclaimed folk-country singer/songwriter John Prine, who died Monday at age 73 after contracting the COVID-19 virus. “Over here on E
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas health officials say the number of coronavirus cases in the state has reached 1,000. The state Department of Health says the state has had 18 deaths. Arkansas shut down its public
Arkansas State University was placed on lockdown for several hours after a student was shot in the leg early Wednesday in the parking lot of a campus apartment complex, officials said. University police issued a shelter-in-place warning
The Baxter County Library has joined other libraries statewide to provide public access to Wi-Fi services during closures brought on as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak. Despite many closures across the state, libraries are still engaging
Spencer CombsThe music video for Russell Dickerson’s new single, “Love You Like I Used To,” tells the story of a guy who’s packing up his suitcase and leaves a note by his sleeping wife’s bedside. But it’s not
ABC AudioOne of Stevie Nicks‘ signature songs is “Edge of Seventeen,” with its memorable chorus: “Just like the white-winged dove sings a song/ Sounds like she’s singing/ Ooh ooh ooh.” But believe it or not, Stevie had
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1980, Kenny Rogers starred as a character named Brady Hawkes in a made-for-TV film that premiered on CBS, named after his legendary hit song. Can you name it? ANSWER: The Gambler. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
PeopleImages/iStock(NEW YORK) — As nursing homes across the country amass heavy casualties from coronavirus outbreaks and some early prevention methods fall short, local officials in two states are devising early action plans to better protect some of
Rich Fury/Getty ImagesAfter news broke that John Prine had died of COVID-19 complications on Sunday, artists of all descriptions turned to social media to pay tribute to the songwriting icon. Among them was Miranda Lambert, who has long considered John
Raymond Boyd/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, the country’s largest gothic cathedral, will be turned into a temporary field hospital as the novel coronavirus hammers the city’s health
Volusia County Department of Corrections(DEBARY, Fla.) — A DeBary, Florida, man’s intentional cough on a store employee after commenting on the business’ efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus was deemed a deadly weapon, police said.
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Severe thunderstorms Tuesday brought damaging winds and huge hail for large parts of the U.S., from Wisconsin to Maryland. In western Pennsylvania, winds gusts reached 75 mph, which caused a roof to come
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes Barney Larry, vice president of Development and executive director of Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Shannon Nachtigal, chief nursing officer; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of
Courtesy Cleyvi(NEW YORK) — Just like everyone else, Cleyvi, 24, has had to tell her children that life during the age of the novel coronavirus pandemic just isn’t the same. “Every kid wants to go out to
Courtesy Kirby Wallin(BRIGHTON, Colo.) — In an incident caught on video, a former Colorado State Patrol trooper said he was handcuffed in front of his 6-year old daughter on a near-empty softball field Sunday by Brighton police
ABC News(TEANECK, N.J.) — In Teaneck, New Jersey, volunteer EMTs are constantly answering potential and confirmed COVID-19 calls, sometimes wearing mechanics overalls to protect themselves from being exposed. “We have never seen anything like this before ever
Becky Perlow / ABC News(BALTIMORE) — At its very core, Judaism is community and community service. So when the deadly novel coronavirus pandemic threated the very foundation of the Baltimore Jewish community, religious leaders across the county
jarun011/iStock(NEW YORK) — A global pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed at least 12,911 people in the United States. The United States is among the worst affected countries, with nearly 400,000 people diagnosed with COVID-19,
NBC/Christopher Polk/Getty ImagesAs Americans mark nearly a month of self-quarantine due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake were inspired by their collective boredom to put a remix on one of their previous conversations. Dubbed the “Quarantine Remix,”
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicLike so many artists, Graham Nash recently was forced postpone a series of tour dates because of the coronavirus pandemic. Not long before the folk-rock legend had his spring U.S. trek cut short, he hinted to
ABC/Image Group LAThe video for Brett Young‘s latest hit, “Catch,” retells his love story with his wife, Taylor, recapturing the part of his life when the California native played baseball for Ole Miss. While it’s basically true-to-life, Brett warns it’s not necessarily
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockSeveral Nashville artists are virtually coming together for a special telethon on Saturday. Rosanne Cash, John Oates, Molly Tuttle, Keb Mo, Soccer Mommy and more will gather online for the People Supporting Artists Telethon to raise money for MusicCares’ COVID-19 Relief Fund. It will
Meeting in a workshop session Monday night, the Mountain Home School Board approved a plan to allow this year’s senior class members to keep their school-issued Chromebooks after graduation by paying a $10 fee. Mountain Home Public
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has confirmed Baxter County now has five positive tests for COVID-19, according to the department’s live updating map on the ADH website.After receiving its first positive test on March 27, Baxter
Photo: The Baxter County Quorum Court spread out across the second floor courtroom Tuesday evening to conduct its business while adhering to social distance requirements under the COVID-19 pandemic. Adhering to social distance requirements and utilizing technology
Photo: Linda Collins A number of key dates have been set in an order filed last week by Special Judge John Fogleman in the capital murder case of Rebecca O’Donnell. O’Donnell is accused in the June 2019
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesInfluential Grammy-winning singer/songerwriter John Prine has died at 73, ABC Audio has confirmed. Known for folk/country songs that often featured humor and social commentary, Prine influenced giants like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson.
Photo: People walk down a street wearing face coverings Monday in St. Louis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings after recent studies have shown a significant portion
Photo: The Missouri Senate chamber sits empty on March 12 in Jefferson City, after senators adjourned for the day and announced they would not reconvene in a full session until at least March 30 because of concerns
Dane County Sheriff’s Office(MADISON, Wisc.) — A judge in Madison, Wisconsin, has set $1 million bail for two teenagers charged with the execution-style murders of a respected doctor and an education coach. During the early morning hours
Derek Brumby/iStock(NEW YORK) — West Virginia is the last state in the country to record a positive case of COVID-19, and the state’s percentage of positive tests is among the lowest in the nation. Residents, however, are
motortion/iStock(NEW YORK) — As more than 1,300 New York City first responders return to work after recovering from the novel coronavirus or calling out sick with symptoms of the virus, they’re responding to a rapid increase in
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Red Light Management and Live NationEurythmics member Dave Stewart is among the many musicians who’ve discovered Trackd, a new music app that makes it easy for musicians, singers, songwriters, producers and DJs to
The Arkansas legislature’s 2020 fiscal session is set to begin at noon on Wednesday.The House of Representative’s website notes the COVID-19 crisis will have an impact on the proposed budget, as well as the meeting schedules. The
NEW YORK (AP) – If he wanted, Mark Hamilton could show off his World Series ring at work. But the fill-in first baseman for the 2011 champion St. Louis Cardinals prefers to keep that prize safe at
A section of Baxter County Road 11 is closed for repairs. The closure is from State Highway 5 to County Road 12. Once repairs are made, the road will be reopened. Baxter County Road 11 is just
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan is delaying the release of his new album and his summer tour in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The singer announced today that his album, Born Here Live Here Die Here, will now be released on August
ABC News(CHICAGO) — A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a request from R. Kelly to be temporarily released from a Chicago jail over fears that the R&B singer risks contracting coronavirus while locked up. U.S District Court
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Tuesday opposed allowing cities to issue their own stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus outbreak while the state resists such a restriction. Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is among a handful
Courtesy of Michael StipeMichael Stipe will be the musical guest on tonight’s episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which airs at 11:35 p.m. ET/10:35 p.m. CT on CBS. The program also will feature a guest
iStock/onlyyouqj(WASHINGTON) — An ABC News joint investigation with its owned television stations sheds new light on the likely flow of the coronavirus from global hotspots into the U.S. and provides a glimpse the toll the virus has
Darkroom/Interscope RecordsChris Lane has collaborated with EDM DJ and producer Gryffin for a new song, “Hold You Tonight.” Chris’ voice is smooth over the acoustic pop melody as he sings of a woman who’s left a lasting impression on him. The
Andrew MacphersonSupermodel Naomi Campbell has started a new online show called No Filter with Naomi. When she interviewed one of her fellow legendary supermodels, Cindy Crawford, on Monday, Cindy revealed a secret about one of the most
WZZM(DETROIT, Michigan) — The coronavirus pandemic may be forcing millions to adjust to stay-at-home orders, but for Orel Borgesca, this isn’t the first global health crisis she’s had to endure. The soon to be 103-year-old was just
iStock/asiandelight(OAKDALE, La.) — Having served nearly half of a 30-year federal term for a non-violent drug conviction, Patrick Jones poured his heart out in a letter to a judge, pleading that his sentence be reduced and to
iStock/nathaphat(BOSTON) — A handful of Boston Sports Club members have filed a class-action lawsuit against the gym’s parent company, Town Sports International, alleging they’re still being charged gym fees despite all facilities being closed during the COVID-19
Credit: Jill JarrettDoors guitarist Robby Krieger has shared a video of him performing his old band’s 1967 hit “People Are Strange” as part of the recently launched Gibson Homemade Music Sessions series, which you can watch on
RUSSELLVILLE — Effective immediately, Ozark-St. Francis National Forest officials have announced a temporary shutdown of access to the Whitaker Point — also known as Hawksbill Crag — and Glory Hole trails located in Newton County, in an
ABC/Image Group LAAshley McBryde will join up-and-coming artist Caylee Hammack today for the latest episode of CMT Next Women of Country Goes Live. The “One Night Standards” singer — who released her sophomore album, Never Will, on Friday — will deliver a special
A citizen’s misunderstanding of an absent worker at Bull Shoals City Hall has started a panicked rumor circulating among residents of the Twin Lakes Area.Bull Shoals Mayor David Nixon says the rumor is completely bogus. Listen: right-click
Arkansas Governor 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:
Rebecca Sapp/WireImageA new documentary titled From the Other Side of the Glass, focusing on renowned rock engineer and producer Eddie Kramer is beginning production this year, Variety reports. Kramer’s best known for his work with Jimi Hendrix,
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris‘ crossover hit “The Bones” has set a new record. The song has peaked at number one the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart after a 45-week-long journey to get there, marking the longest trip to the
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks continues to share words of encouragement as the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. During the Monday night episode of his Facebook Live show, Inside Studio G, Garth again offered a simple, but sweet message, encouraging
Warner Music NashvilleKenny Chesney has new music on the horizon. The country superstar will release a new song called “Knowing You” on Friday, an instant gratification track off his upcoming album, Here and Now. Described as a “simple country
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Charles Sykes/BravoSure, Melissa Etheridge is a Grammy- and Oscar-winning star, but she’s also the singer who performed at Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston‘s wedding in 2000, and she and Brad have been close for years. That’s why,
Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo Bevilaqua Several stars have seen boosts in sales following the ACM Presents: Our Country broadcast. Billboard reports that the songs performed during the Sunday night show saw a collective 21,000 downloads in the U.S., compared to the
Inner_Vision/iStock(NEW YORK) — If you’re looking for something cool to watch while staying at home amid the coronavirus, turn off the TV on Tuesday and look up at the sky. A supermoon will grace the skies on
CMTVeteran pop singer and songwriter Kim Carnes has joined the lineup of the CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares special, which airs this Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on CMT. Carnes, who is best known
ABC/Heidi GutmanBillie Joe Armstrong‘s quarantine life has been pretty busy. Speaking to Kerrang!, the Green Day frontman reveals that he’s been creating new music for the band while self-isolating. “I’ve been writing a lot of music, and I had all these
Comstock/ThinkstockFour years ago today, this popular reality singing show that launched the careers of Carrie Underwood,Kelly Clarkson, Scotty McCreery and more aired its final episode on FOX after 15 seasons. It was later revived in 2018 on ABC with Luke Bryan sitting on
DougSchneiderPhoto(NEW YORK) — When a Bronx, New York, man was sentenced to 364 days on Rikers Island for causing the death of a father of two with a single punch, the victim’s younger sister, LaTor Scott, thought
David McNew/Getty ImagesThe lawsuit against Universal Music Group concerning master recordings allegedly damaged in the 2008 Universal Studios vault fire has been dismissed, Rolling Stone reports. The suit was originally filed last June by Soundgarden, Hole, the late Tom Petty‘s ex-wife Jane Petty, the estate
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Tuesday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Barney Larry, vice president of Business Development and executive director of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. They
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adelola Tinubu/Released(NEW YORK) — A crew member aboard the U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort has tested positive for novel coronavirus and is currently in isolation aboard the
Kiyoshi Tanno/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration has taken the historic step of designating a white supremacist group as a global terrorist organization, sanctioning a Russian organization and three of its leaders Monday. The new designation is an
Samara Heisz/iStock(NEW YORK) — A global pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed at least 10,993 people in the United States. The United States is among the the hardest-hit countries with more than 368,000 diagnosed cases
ABC/Image Group LAColbie Caillat and her longtime fiancé Justin Kawika Young recently announced that they’ve ended their relationship, but will remain best friends and musical collaborators — which is a good thing, considering that they’re quarantining together
Hachette BooksA new authorized biography of late Who bassist John Entwistle, titled The Ox, is out today. The book was written by veteran British rock journalist Paul Rees with the full cooperation of Enwistle’s family, who gave
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockSinger and actress Rita Wilson has teamed up with 90s hip-hop group Naughty by Nature for a remix of its signature hit, “Hip Hop Hooray.” The song will be available on streaming services on Friday, with proceeds going to the
University of Texas PressThe audiobook version of Go-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine‘s new autobiography, All I Ever Wanted: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Memoir, hits stores today. As previously reported, the release includes a companion soundtrack album featuring new
Eric Ryan Anderson Two years ago this month, Jordan Davis managed his first number one with his debut release, “Singles You Up.” This week, the Louisiana native claims his third chart-topper with “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot.” The
Following the approval by Mountain Home voters just over a month ago, Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption is set to begin April 19. In the March 3 primary election, the measure passed with 54%
The Baxter County Quorum Court agenda includes just two items of new business, one a routine housekeeping measure, for the justices to consider when they meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6. But under the announcements
Registered voters in Missouri were set to go to the polls Tuesday for the General Municipal Election. The ballots in Ozark County also included school board races and a proposed 2% local use tax that would allow
The Marion County Quorum Court budget committee’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 5:30. The meeting will be held in the Marion County Courthouse Annex. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
While the majority of high schools with football in Arkansas play the traditional 11-on-11 game, a handful of schools in the state have switched to a different form of the sport. Marshall becomes the first area high
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – As Missouri lawmakers prepare to consider emergency funding in response to the coronavirus crisis, the state’s budget director has offered more evidence of the pandemic’s toll on the economy. Budget Director Dan Haug
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The rising death toll from coronavirus in New York has city leaders contemplating temporary mass burials for patients who die from the infection. “If we need to do temporary burials to be able
Z2 Comics/Grateful DeadNew details about the previously reported Grateful Dead graphic novel, Grateful Dead Origins, have been revealed. The publication of the illustrated book, which focuses on the group’s formation and emergence as one of America’s most
Kevin Kane/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of FameStevie Wonder is among the many artists who’ve been mourning the loss of legendary pop/R&B singer/songwriter Bill Withers, who died last Monday, March 31, from heart complications at age
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ public schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday, as a third lawmaker tested positive for the virus.Health
A pair of area high school girls’ basketball teams will end up sharing a state championship this year. Mountain View and Valley Springs were declared Class 3A co-champions, after the Arkansas Activities Association canceled the remaining title
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Monday school classrooms in Arkansas will remain vacant, as Alternative Measures of Instruction (AMI) will be used to finish the 2019-2020 academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hutchinson also announced Arkansas
The first case of COVID-19 in Izard County has been announced by Dr. Adam Gray, the county’s health officer. Dr. Gray says Izard County officials were notified Monday morning of the positive test. He adds the report
The Valory Music Co.Sheryl Crow was one of the many artists saddened by the loss of Bill Withers last week. The Rock and Roll Hall Famer, responsible for soulful hits like “Lean On Me” and “Ain’t No
ABC/Image Group LA Billie Joe Armstrong has released a cover of “Manic Monday” by The Bangles, the latest installment of his “No Fun Mondays” series. For the performance, the Green Day frontman teamed up — remotely, of
ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce is one of the many country artists feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that’s brought the touring industry to a standstill. Carly, who released her self-titled album in February, was eager to hit
