Doug McKenzie/Getty ImagesKenny Rogers may be gone, but his spirit lives on in his music: the country legend has landed at the top of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The late country icon has solidified the number one slot with The
Crystal K. MartelThe news of Joe Diffie‘s passing Sunday at age 61 due to complications from COVID-19 has shocked the country music community. Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Old Dominion and Trisha Yearwood are among many of Joe’s famous friends who turned to social
Credit: Richard KerrisTodd Rundgren is gathering together a variety of fellow music stars to record a new version of his 1973 anthem “Just One Victory” that he plans to allow Democratic candidates running for office this year
Comstock/ThinkstockThe country superstar behind hits like “Life Changes” is celebrating his 30th birthday today. Can you name him? ANSWER: Thomas Rhett. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
WABC(NEW YORK) — The operator of a bar in Brooklyn is the first person to be arrested under New York City’s executive order banning nonessential gatherings and business as authorities take steps to enforce the mandate amid
narvikk/iStock(NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has claimed the lives of more than 34,000 people across the globe. The new respiratory virus, which causes an illness known officially as COVID-19, has rapidly spread to
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Over the weekend there were 22 reported tornadoes in three states; six in Illinois, 10 in Iowa and six in Arkansas with significant to major damage reported in all three states. Some of
CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The 2020 Summer Olympics officially have a new start date after being postponed a year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Games in Tokyo will kick off on July
Baxter Regional Medical Center continues to update the community on COVID-19. In Monday’s update, Ron Peterson, president/CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing; discuss the first confirmed case in Baxter County and how
Residents of Jonesboro are recovering after an EF-3 tornado with winds of 140 miles-per-hour struck the city Saturday evening. Hundreds of homes and businesses were either destroyed or damaged by the twister. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams,
amphotora/iStock(VINALHAVEN, Maine) — Police in Maine are investigating an alleged incident in which armed residents used a tree to block a man’s driveway in order to quarantine him and his roommates from the coronavirus. The man, who
Alyssa Burks/Facebook(NEW YORK) — Just days after Dr. Jared Burks’ wife snapped a photo of him taking a quick break from his hospital duties fighting the coronavirus pandemic to greet their toddler son through a glass door
ABC/Randy HolmesAmid the endless headlines about the COVID-19 pandemic, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will offer up a temporary diversion on Wednesday with their CBS concert special, Garth & Trisha Live! The concert, performed totally live from Brooks and Yearwood’s home recording
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for StagecoachBeloved singer and songwriter John Prine has been hospitalized and listed in critical condition due to COVID-19, his family announced in a statement on Sunday. The statement, posted on Prine’s official Twitter page, reveals he
Ian Gavan/Getty Images for HarlequinsAs America grapples with the rising COVID-19 pandemic, Elton John teamed up with an array of artists on Sunday night to “lift your spirits” for the first ever iHeart Living Room Concert For America that aired on
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert opened up in a relatable post about COVID-19. The country singer took to Instagram to give an update on her life, including her struggles with anxiety and how she doing her part to practice social distancing.
Credit: Scott Robert RitchieRingo Starr and his All Starr Band were supposed to launch a new North American tour with a May 29-30 engagement in Rama, Canada, but guess what, the trek has been postponed until 2021
Credit: George ChinHappy Birthday to Eric Clapton, who celebrates his 75th birthday today. The blues-rock guitar legend has been one of the most influential and successful musicians to emerge from the 1960s British music scene, and is
ABC/Image Group LAChase Rice is just one of many artists who’s working to keep his musical empire afloat right now — without his crucial touring income — thanks to the COVID-19 coronavirus. The man who co-wrote Florida Georgia Line‘s smash
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDierks Bentley hosted Bud Light’s Dive Bar Tour Series on Friday night, joining in virtually for the live-streamed show. The series is raising awareness about the importance of social distancing during the COVID-19 shutdown, in support of the American Red
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled full road closures over the Bull Shoals and Norfork dams, with the first one beginning on Monday. From Monday morning at 8 until Tuesday evening at 5:30 State Highway
A report from a neighbor of a Searcy County man firing his shotgun after threatening her has led to the arrest of convicted felon 43-year-old Van Moore Jr. of Leslie.According to a probable cause affidavit, Searcy County
Applications are now available for the Benbrook Scholarship. Students interested in applying must have graduated or will graduate from Norfork High School or live in the geographical area of the Norfork School District. Applicants need to demonstrate
CLINTON, Mo. (AP) – A Democratic Party leader in western Missouri has died after contracting COVID-19. The death of Henry County Democratic Chairman William “Al” Grimes on Sunday came as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs and wide receiver Demarcus Robinson have agreed to terms on a one-year deal that helps the reigning Super Bowl champions keep their top four receivers under contract heading into next
Rick Guest/Interscope RecordsAfter recently postponing its 2020 U.K. and Ireland concerts until 2021 because of the coronavirus, The Who has now announced plans to move the upcoming U.S. leg of its ongoing Moving On! Tour, which was
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The number of coronavirus deaths in Arkansas has risen by one to six, the number of cases increased by 18 while the number of hospitalized virus patients fell by five, Gov. Asa
Crystal K. MartelNineties country hitmaker Joe Diffie passed away Sunday in Nashville of complications from the COVID-19 coronavirus. He was 61. It was only Friday that his family announced through his publicist that Diffie was sick. So far, they haven’t
iStock(NEW YORK) — A political battle between Rhode Island and New York’s top leaders over new coronavirus precautions ended this weekend after Gov. Gina Raimondo changed her executive order that mandated New Yorkers who traveled to her
iStock(NEW YORK) — Social distancing, staying 6 feet apart and cleaning surfaces with anti-bacterial products are some of the tools health experts and government officials have drilled into the minds for everyone around the world to do
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday.
iStock(NEW YORK) — Funeral homes are learning to navigate a new normal of mourning under the novel coronavirus pandemic, as long-cherished embraces have been barred and memorials must be limited in size and scope. For Thomas Pirro
iStock(NEW YORK) — More than 32,000 people have been killed around the world as the amount of novel coronavirus cases continues to skyrocket with the number of diagnosed COVID-19 cases globally surpassing 685,000 on Sunday. The number
Joel DennisGrand Ole Opry star Jan Howard passed away Saturday, at the age of 91. The Missouri native was twice nominated for a Grammy, for “Evil on Your Mind” in 1966 and “My Son” in 1968, the latter a
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Local man wins big with new Missouri Lottery scratch-off game (3-22) Top coronavirus stories: 1st positive COVID-19 test in Baxter County not BRMC patient
iStock(HENDERSON COUNTY, Ky.) — A major storm moving through the central U.S. brought at least 17 reported tornadoes to parts of the central U.S., eight in Iowa, three in Arkansas, one in Missouri, four in Illinois and
Photo: Courtesy Quentin Winstine/Jonesboro Sun via Associated Press JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – A tornado ripped through northeast Arkansas on Saturday, leaving six people hurt after hitting commercial and residential areas in the college town of Jonesboro. The
Former All-Star outfielder Jim Edmonds announced on his Instagram page that he went to the hospital to be tested for the coronavirus after displaying some symptoms. The 49-year-old Edmonds sent a video update Saturday night on his
Over two weeks ago, Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery advised visitation for inmates of the detention center would cease temporarily as a precautionary health measure due to the coronavirus. It was the first step taken regarding the
The day after canoeists reportedly flocked to the Buffalo National River (BNR) in droves, additional modifications in facility operations have been announced. The additional modifications to park operations is in response to the latest guidance from the
Photo: Tatianna Gill Another registered sex offender has relocated to Baxter County after moving from Arizona. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 35-year-old Tatianna Gill’s new address is 2411 Arkansas Highway 178 West in Midway. Gill
A scholarship is available for current and former Mountain Home High School students. Applications are being accepted for the Frederick H. and Kathleen M. Hornlein Scholarship. To qualify, students must have attended Mountain Home and must demonstrate
Photo: Cornbread. Photo: Courtesy KARK The recent death of the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office resident celebrity, Cornbread the rescue cat, has brought an unexpected level of outpouring of sympathy. Sheriff John Montgomery says Cornbread had lived a
On March 11, I signed an executive order that declared a public health emergency in Arkansas, and every day since has brought new challenges in our efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. Today I’d like to
With the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, several churches in the Twin Lakes Area and across the United States have called off services. Some churches are able to bring their attendees a regular service courtesy of a
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) cannot provide any information on the first, or any, positive tests for coronavirus/COVID-19 in Baxter County. Citing the security rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), ADH told
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ governor signed legislation early Saturday creating a $173 million fund that he can use to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, and health officials said two more people have died from the
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The death of a person in St. Charles County from the coronavirus is the 10th in Missouri, and as the number of confirmed cases escalates, some of the state’s biggest hospitals are being
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday.
iStock(NEW YORK) — The amount of novel coronavirus cases around the world and in the U.S. continues to skyrocket. By Saturday morning, the number of diagnosed COVID-19 cases around the world surpassed 649,000. It was just Thursday
iStock(NEW YORK) — The House of Representatives on Friday passed the largest aid measure in American history, a $2 trillion stimulus package that President Donald Trump signed into law. Direct payments will be made to Americans to
iStock(HORSESHOE LAKE, Ark.) — Almost 23 years after an Arkansas mother was murdered by a 16-year-old, the convicted killer allegedly killed her daughter, police said. Deputies from the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on
iStock(NEW YORK) — The governor of Rhode Island is taking extreme measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in her state by sending law enforcement officers door-to-door to quarantine New York residents. The effort is
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A major storm is quickly intensifying Saturday morning in the central U.S. and will bring a significant severe weather outbreak to parts of the Midwest Saturday afternoon and evening – including the threat
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ governor has signed into law a measure creating a $173 million fund to combat the coronavirus and to address a budget shortfall the state faces because of the outbreak. Gov. Asa
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A lawsuit was filed Friday challenging the limits Arkansas placed on the Little Rock School District when it returns to local control, including a prohibition on restoring teachers’ collective bargaining rights. The
iStock(NEW YORK) — Staying at home has become synonymous with healthy habits in the age of coronavirus, but what’s everyone doing to stay entertained indoors? From insanely intricate puzzles keeping people focused for days to baking loaves
The Dallas Cowboys are going to let two proven kickers go at it in the offseason for a change. The Cowboys and kicker Greg Zuerlein agreed Friday on a $7.5 million, three-year contract, with $2.3 million guaranteed.
The first reported positive test for coronavirus (COVID-19) for Baxter County was not a patient at Baxter Regional Medical Center. Officials said late Friday night, “Baxter Regional can confirm that they have not yet treated a patient
The Arkansas Department of Health reported the first positive coronavirus/COVID-19 test in Baxter County via its website Friday evening at approximately 7:14 p.m. The Department of Health reports at least one positive test and 10 negative tests
The city of Mountain Home is preparing to provide a free pick-up and delivery service to senior citizens due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Monday, officers from the Mountain Home Police Department will pick up and deliver
A local school district in Missouri has extended its closure due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Lutie R-VI Superintendent Scot Young announced Friday the closure at the campus in Theodosia will continue through April 24, as officials
Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim says city officials are continuing to make adjustments due to the pandemic. He says with social distancing for people to stand at least 6 feet part and gatherings of more than 10 banned,
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office relies on several staff members, full-time and part-time, to run its day-to-day operations, but there’s another group the department relies on without receiving a paycheck. The sheriff’s office has nearly 25 reserve
JMRPhotography/iStock(NEW YORK) — With the Army’s help, the temporary field hospital at New York City’s Javits Convention Center will now hold 2,910 beds, making it one of the largest hospitals in America. Established in record time, the
strevell/iStock(NEW YORK) — The only thing people seem to be talking about besides coronavirus is baking. As Americans stay home to “flatten the curve” and practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most tweeted
Courtesy of StyxStyx are treating fans who are stuck at home this weekend due to the COVID-19 pandemic to a special streaming concert event that will available exclusively Saturday night at the band’s official YouTube channel at
MGMWe’re going to have to wait a little bit longer to see Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin in the highly anticipated biopic Respect. The film, which was set to open wide October 9, will now head to a Christmas Day release to
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – Officials in neighboring counties disagree on whether Bass Pro Shops on opposite sides of the Kansas-Missouri border should remain open during the coronavirus pandemic. The Kansas City Star reports officials in Johnson
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A group that represents Missouri’s 13 casinos is calling for state and local health departments to shut down the roughly 14,000 unregulated electronic slot machines because it says they are a health
Photo: A statue of a Sioux Indian scout wears a face mask as it stands on a bluff overlooking Kansas City, Thursday. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially
Credit: Randee St. NicholasREO Speedwagon is featured on a new episode of the Netflix crime drama Ozark, whose third season premiered today. The veteran rockers appear in the third episode of the season, which happens to be
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris and husband Ryan Hurd welcomed their first child, Hayes, earlier this week. The proud new parents are overjoyed to have the new addition in their lives, but in a new social media post, Maren reveals that she endured a
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas guard Mason Jones has declared for the NBA draft. Jones made the announcement on social media Friday, and the University of Arkansas confirmed the decision with a congratulatory statement. Jones, a 6-foot-5
Photo: Signs outside the state Capitol in Little Rock include reminders about social distancing due to the coronavirus outbreak, Friday. The state Senate met at the Capitol to take up a plan to set up a $173
Disney DTCIGoo Goo Dolls frontman Johnny Rzeznik appeared on Live with Kelly & Ryan on Friday — remotely, of course — to promote an important message: During the COVID-19 crisis, support your town’s local businesses. The singer
Matthew BerinatoMatt Stell can’t let go of a long-gone love in the music video for his new single, “Everywhere but On.” The clip follows Matt as he tries everything he can to ease the pain, traveling from city
Rune Hellestad/Corbis; Timothy WhiteThe Bee Gees‘ Barry Gibb and The Doobie Brothers‘ Michael McDonald are among dozens of artists who’ll be performing on Stream Aid, an online benefit event this weekend that’s being hosted by the streaming
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas lawmakers are prepared Friday to vote on creating a $173 million fund to fight the coronavirus outbreak as cases in the state continued to multiply. The Arkansas Department of Health said
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:
Marion County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report until Monday, May 11.Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says on that date, jury members should report at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Crystal K. MartelJoe Diffie has contracted the COVID-19 coronavirus. The singer released a statement to his fans on Friday sharing his health update, and asking for privacy during his illness. “I am under the care of medical professionals and
ABC/Mark LevineBrett Young has spent the better part of two weeks self-isolating on his tour bus. The singer doesn’t have any symptoms of the COVID-19 coronavirus, but after returning from an overseas trip, he wants to make sure
ABC/Image Group LAMariah Carey is celebrating her 50th birthday – or “life anniversary” as she prefers to call it — by recording a new song at her home studio. The singer shared a fresh-faced selfie on Instagram
Photo: Curtis Johnson A registered sex offender residing in Baxter County has received a community assessment notification risk level. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says 57-year-old Curtis Johnson, residing at 488 Sheffield Drive in Lakeview, has been
iStock(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) — Football legend Peyton Manning surprised University of Tennessee students in an online class Thursday. Students in a communication studies senior Capstone class were shocked to see Manning suddenly appear on their Zoom chat after
iStock(NEW YORK) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s daily press briefings have become a source of comfort, calm and inspiration as the novel coronavirus pandemic intensifies. New York has become the epicenter of the pandemic. With over
Eagle Rock EntertainmentMoody Blues singer/guitarist Justin Hayward released a new digital-only EP today featuring two new original songs: “One Summer Day” and “My Juliette.” “One Summer Day” is a romantic tune that tells the story of a
Courtesy of Scott Henrichsen/PBSEarlier this month, Garth Brooks took home a huge honor when the Library of Congress awarded him its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Now, the country superstar is reliving that unforgettable night in a new TV
Photos: Jeremy Butcher (left) and Dustin Horton The public is being notified of a pair of Level 2 registered sex offenders relocating in Baxter County. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 43-year-old Jeremy Butcher has moved
iStock(NEW YORK) — Even before President Donald Trump said he hoped to reopen the U.S. by Easter, millions were wondering: Is social distancing really worth it? And either way, when can it end? According to two studies
Columbia RecordsBob Dylan has released his first new original song in eight years, an almost-17-minute-long epic called “Murder Most Foul” that centers on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The mournful tune, which features Dylan accompanied
Universal Music GroupKip Moore has announced plans to drop his fourth studio album, Wild World, on May 29. Ahead of the full project’s release, he’s sharing the title track, a timely meditation on finding moments of sweetness in an uncertain
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A woman has been charged with fatally shooting a man as they met in the parking lot of a Kansas City police station to exchange children. Twenty-seven-year-old Deshonia Diamond is jailed on
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A federal judge has ruled that panhandlers in Arkansas are allowed to ask for money without being arrested, upending the state’s 2017 anti-loitering law that opponents say unfairly targets panhandlers. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
iStock/sergeyryzhov(NEW YORK) — The coronavirus pandemic has touched seemingly every aspect of our lives – from our health, to our work, to where we go, and what we buy. It’s even effecting our trips to the bathroom.
Denis O’ReganNot long ago, Jon Bon Jovi, inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, wrote a new song called “Do What You Can” and invited fans to write a second verse. He’s announced that in just two days, he
Starflamedia/iStock(NEW YORK) — An MTA motorman is dead and at least a dozen other people are injured in a suspicious fire on a Harlem subway car that spewed heavy smoke through stations and tunnels and further delayed
Photo: Courtesy foxnews.com QUINCY, Mass. (AP) – Grocery stores across the U.S. are installing protective plastic shields at checkouts to help keep cashiers and shoppers from infecting one another with the coronavirus. The see-through barriers are going
RCA RecordsAfter teasing a forthcoming collaboration with John Legend for months, Kane Brown has finally shared the new song with fans. “Last Time I Say Sorry” is a piano-driven power ballad that vows to prove the singer’s love and dedication through
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri has recorded its ninth coronavirus death as the outbreak continues to spread, hitting nursing homes particularly hard. St. Louis County officials said Thursday the latest victim is a woman in her
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri is bracing for a surge of coronavirus patients as the number of deaths has grown to nine. The governor is mobilizing the state’s National Guard. A top St. Louis County official is
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for drug charges as part of a federal operation targeting white supremacist groups. A federal judge on Monday sentenced
Diego PerníaA stark spotlight and a sweeping, birds’-eye view of snow-capped mountains set the tone for Zac Brown Band frontman Zac Brown’s new “Dream Sellin’” music video. The clip features pop musicians and producers Poo Bear and Sasha Sirota, who also appear in the
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville speaks at the Pentagon about the latest COVID-19 developments in the Army, March 26, 2020, in Washington. (Lisa Ferdinando/Office of the Secretary of Defense)(WASHINGTON) — More than
Credit: Julio BedoyaThe guests have been revealed for the initial episodes of the AXS TV series The Big Interview‘s eighth season, and as usual, host Dan Rather will chat with a variety of well-known music artists. Among
Comstock/Thinkstock55 years ago this week, Roger Miller was at the top of the country charts with a smash hit that was subsequently covered by everyone from George Jones and Johnny Paycheck to Randy Travis and Jerry Lee Lewis. Do you know what it was called? ANSWER:
United States Senator John Boozman of Arkansas visited Friday morning on KTLO-FM 97.9 with Bob Knight to discuss the impact of the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the interview in full:
Ke.Mazur/WireImageA week ago, Madonna filmed herself dancing in her bathroom at 3 a.m., singing a bizarre version of “Vogue” into a hairbrush. It just goes to show that even the Queen of Pop, who never looks back,
BMLG RecordsFlorida Georgia Line are no strangers to larger-than-life hits. From their 2012 windows-down breakout anthem, “Cruise,” to 2017’s harmony-rich Bebe Rexha duet, “Meant to Be,” the duo have a history of dropping monster songs that break chart records and
krblokhin/iStock(NEW YORK) — Federal law enforcement is warning of an increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans as the coronavirus crisis continues to grow, according to a new FBI analysis obtained by ABC News. “The FBI assesses
Baxter Regional Medical Center continues to provide daily updates on the COVID-19 situation locally. Speaking Friday were Ron Peterson, president and CEO of Baxter Regional; Dr. Christoper Webb, board certified pathologist; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A major storm system will move out of the Rockies into the Plains and the Midwest Friday and into Saturday with a threat for strong tornadoes, huge hail and damaging winds. This storm
ABC News(NEW YORK) — While many fitness centers have closed their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic, one gym in the New York City borough of Brooklyn is taking to social media to keep many of their members
MivPiv/iStock(NEW YORK) — Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detainees must be immediately released from county jails where cases of novel coronavirus have been confirmed, a federal judge in New York ordered Thursday night. The 10 detainees asked for
Cecilie_Arcurs/iStock(NEW YORK) — As officials at the nation’s nursing homes began to realize their facilities and elderly populations were deeply vulnerable targets for the spread of novel coronavirus, the medical director at one of the largest chains
Bill Hutchinson/ABC News(NEW YORK) — By 8 a.m. on Wednesday, the line outside St. Paul and St. Andrew United Methodist Church in New York City stretched around the block. But this wasn’t any ordinary morning. Fixed-income residents
Marilyn Nieves/iStock(NEW YORK) — “What if black women, it turned out, really always have been at the forefront of the struggles over American women’s voting rights, and what if we as a nation are just catching up
Photo: Alex Mero A student athlete at Mammoth Spring High School will continue his playing career on the collegiate level. Alex Mero has committed to joining the men’s basketball program at Crowley’s Ridge College in Paragould. Mero
JHVEPhoto/iStock(NEW YORK) — After a push from states and advocates, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has waived a requirement that children have to be physically present with their parents to pick up meals at closed schools around
Samara Heisz/iStock(NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than half a million people around the world since the first cases were detected in China back in December. There are more than
COVID-19 is not the first disease to cause widespread illness and deaths across the globe, but is most likely the first to cause such widespread disruption of daily life The most widespread and deadly pandemic in history
Photo: Brandon L. Ledford A Boone County man entered a not guilty plea in circuit court last Friday to charges related to an alleged bomb threat earlier this month. According to the probable cause affidavit, 43-year-old Brandon
Photo: Stanley Lee Rowe A 48-year-old Oklahoma man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month and pled guilty to charges stemming from a violent domestic altercation in late 2017. Stanley Lee Rowe had been on
Photo: William Amos Cobb A Mountain Home man who broke into a home while allegedly high on drugs and was confronted inside the residence by the owner entered a no contest plea to his charges in Baxter
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLionel Richie and Kenny Rogers‘ friendship goes way back — like four decades back. Rogers passed away at 81 on Friday, March 20. In the wake of Rogers’ passing, Richie reminisced about how the two became best
ABC/Image Group LAWith people staying home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some artists are getting a little creative with their hair and a pair of scissors. Days after Pink revealed she gave herself a haircut while drunk, Blake Shelton turned to
Warner Music NashvilleLady Like, the debut album by Ingrid Andress, arrives today, just as her first single, “More Hearts Than Mine,” is only a couple steps away from the top five. The Colorado native’s finding that lots of
The Knack in 1981. L-R: Berton Averre, Doug Fieger, Prescott Niles, Bruce Gary; Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesThe Knack‘s two surviving original members, guitarist Berton Averre and bassist Prescott Niles, have put together a video featuring them playing a
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockChris Lane hopped on the (virtual) stage on Thursday night, and he brought his wife, Lauren, along for the ride. The “Big, Big Plans” hitmaker performed some songs, and the couple chatted with fans. Margo Price taped a three-song NPR Tiny Desk
ABC/ Ida Mae AstuteIn addition to being a global superstar, Gloria Estefan is also an entrepreneur: She and husband Emilio own restaurants and hotels in Florida. Now, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple is finding new jobs
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Arkansas is banning indoor and enclosed outdoor social gatherings of more than 10 people, with few exceptions, in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A basketball arena was transformed into Arkansas’ House chamber due to coronavirus concerns as lawmakers met Thursday to address a budget shortfall the state faces because of the outbreak. The House and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A judge has ruled the Arkansas Racing Commission erroneously rejected a casino application, concluding that the bases on which it was initially denied are unconstitutional. The Racing Commission initially rejected Gulfside Casino
Credit: dhlovelifeNeil Young has posted the second installment of his recently announced “Fireside Sessions” performances in the “Hearse Theater” section of his Neil Young Archives website. The video features capture Young playing solo acoustic renditions of various
Diego PerníaZac Brown Band bandmate Coy Bowles is planning to release a children’s album, Music for Tiny Humans. According to People, the singer has moved up the release date for his new project in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Now, the
Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty ImagesMadonna is paying tribute to her Desperately Seeking Susan co-star Mark Blum, after the actor passed away Thursday at age 69 due to complications from COVID-19 coronavirus. “I Want to Acknowledge the Passing
Last Friday was the largest single day of medical marijuana sales since the first dispensary opened in May 2019, according to information provided by Scott Hardin, director of communications, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. In total,
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: Governor Hutchinson announces proposal to protect and support health
Courtesy of The Material World FoundationThe Material World Foundation, a charitable organization created by George Harrison in 1973, has donated $500,000 to three charities aiding those affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and has launched a campaign
Jeff NelsonBrantley Gilbert is the ringleader of a fiery, hard-rocking “redneck circus” in the music video for his new song, “Fire’t Up.” The clip ups the ante for the country rocker, featuring a fire-breather, a pair of stunt
Photo: A woman and her dog walk past Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals baseball team, Wednesday in Kansas City. The start of the regular season, which was set to start on Thursday, is on
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The state of Missouri is waiving some requirements for receiving unemployment benefits as it tries to respond to a more than 900% increase in claims during the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said.
BELTON, Mo. (AP) – The FBI says a man who was fatally injured by agents in Missouri was the subject of a long terrorism investigation. The agency said in a news release Wednesday 36-year-old Timothy Wilson died
Facebook(KANSAS CITY) — The suspected white supremacist who plotted to bomb a hospital facing the coronavirus crisis was in touch with a then-active U.S. Army soldier who wanted to launch his own attack on a major American
Baxter County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report for duty on Monday. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says a new date for jury members to report is yet to be determined. Reese says
ABC/Image Group LALike their country music peers, Old Dominion have had to cancel their spring 2020 tour dates due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and they miss their fans. “With everything going on, we’re missing playing for y’all,” the
Photo: State Rep. Nicole Clowney has her temperature checked before entering the Jack Stephens Center at the University of Arkansas Thursday in Little Rock. The basketball arena was converted into a temporary House chamber due to concerns
Universal Music GroupA popular viral video showing a variety of celebrities separately singing the classic 1971 John Lennon ballad “Imagine” while they self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic has helped propel the late Beatles legend’s original version of
Warner Music NashvilleIn May, Kenny Chesney will drop Here and Now, a new album the singer says is all about unforgettable moments and common, defining experiences. Now, he’s putting names on that collection of snapshots from life, revealing the full
George HolzThe Eagles will welcome fans back to the Hotel California in September. Like pretty much every other musical act in the world, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers had to reschedule a string of concerts
Green Room PRIn response to continuing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus, Thomas Rhett has rescheduled a series of tour dates originally planned for May and June. The Center Point Road tour will now kick off on July 15 in
UMe/Mercury/AnthemThe next installment of Rush‘s 40th anniversary album series will be an expanded version of the Canadian prog-rock trio’s seventh studio effort, 1980’s Permanent Waves, which will be released on May 29. Originally released in January 1980,
The Cotter City Council will consider a resolution when it meets Thursday evening at 6 to adopt guidelines of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for emergency sick leave.The FFCRA requires certain employers to provide their
ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown’s got something big coming on Friday, and he can’t wait to share it. The singer has taken to Twitter to count down the days until his new duet with soul and pop star John Legend, “Last
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A total of $4 million was paid to settle two lawsuits that accused a former Missouri high school coach of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student while the coach’s father
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The state of Missouri will waive some requirements for receiving unemployment benefits as it tries to respond to a steep increase in claims during the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said.In the past
RiverNorthPhotography/iStock(ATLANTA) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to issue new guidelines on Thursday aiming at preventing parks from becoming viral hotspots as the novel coronavirus continues to spread and Americans seek time outside
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesIt’s a boy for singer-songwriter Rhett Akins and his wife, Sonya. The couple welcomed baby Brody James earlier this month. The proud mama introduced the new addition to their family on Instagram, offering fans a few snapshots of Brody’s first hours
Ben Gibson, © HST Global Limited, courtesy of Rocket EntertainmentElton John’s 73rd birthday was Wednesday, and he’s shared with fans what his special day was like via social media. While he, his husband David Furnish and two
Comstock/ThinkstockOne of country music’s biggest stars is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. He’s also planning to release a new album called Here and Now this spring. Can you guess who he is? ANSWER: Kenny Chesney. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio.
ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — As the NBA season remains at a standstill, one of its star players has found a way to lend a helping hand to those most in need amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Los
ACMAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACM Awards has been pushed back to September from its originally scheduled air date of April 5. However, during the ceremony’s former time slot, the ACM will air ACM Presents: Our Country, a
LONDON, Ark. (AP) – Authorities say a Pope County man has died after he was shot by a sheriff’s deputy. Arkansas State Police say the shooting happened Wednesday when a Pope County deputy was responding to a
Baxter Regional Medical Center continues to provide daily updates on the COVID-19 situation locally. Speaking Thursday were Barney Larry, VP/Business Development and executive director of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley,
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A storm continues to move east as heavy snow falls in the west and hail falls in the Bay area. Up to a foot of snow fell from California to Wyoming and Montana
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — A California man was arrested by the FBI on fraud charges Wednesday for allegedly soliciting investments for a phony coronavirus cure. Officials said the man, 53-year-old Keith Lawrence Middlebrook, claimed his company would use
Raghu_Ramaswamy/iStock(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — The FBI announced on Wednesday night that a domestic terrorism suspect who was allegedly planning to use a car bomb at a local medical facility was killed during an attempt to apprehend him
DanHenson1/iStock(NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 virus continues its relentless march across the nation, the looming crisis inside America’s jails and prisons appears to be deepening, as corrections officials dig in to prevent outbreaks in the nation’s
narvikk/iStock(NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 21,000 people around the world, including at least 1,000 in the United States. Spain’s death toll has eclipsed that of China where cases
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Commission announce they are temporarily waiving permit requirements for sport fishing and daily trout tags for Missouri residents and nonresidents whose fishing privileges
Neal Preston/© Queen Productions Ltd.Guitar great Brian May isn’t the only member of Queen putting his musical talents on display via social media while sheltering at home because of the coronavirus. The band’s drummer, Roger Taylor, has
BBR Music Group/Nate GriffinCraig Morgan is just one of the country stars who’s asking their fans to “adhere to the guidance set forth by the government” by “staying at home” during the COVID-19 pandemic. If there’s an upside, he
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJustin Moore premiered the music video this week for his latest single, “Why We Drink.” In addition to giving us a first look at the clip, he joined in on the fun via YouTube, chatting with fans
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled full road closures over the Bull Shoals and Norfork dams, with the first one beginning on Monday. From Monday morning at 8 until Tuesday evening at 5:30 State Highway
Photo: Courtesy Harrison Daily Times The driver of a semi-tractor trailer was killed Wednesday morning in Newton County in a one-vehicle accident. The Harrison Daily Times reports the truck was hauling lumber. According to an Arkansas State
The number of people in Arkansas and the nation sheltering in place, working or learning from home has resulted in unprecedented demand on wireless networks. Verizon, one of the country’s largest networks, reports: — Nine billion texts
A Searcy County man found pantless in the passenger seat of a vehicle observed leaving the roadway three times and driving upon the curb on each occasion has been arrested, along with the driver of the truck.
The Bull Shoals City Council will not meet in regular session Thursday evening as originally scheduled.Mayor David Nixon says this step has been taken to comply with state and federal guidelines regarding social distance protocols in view
Credit: Jeff SmithFormer Joan Jett & the Blackhearts guitarist Ricky Byrd recently finished recording a new solo album — the follow-up to 2017’s Clean Getaway — although the veteran rocker says he won’t be ready to release
Warner Music NashvilleKenny Chesney gives fans a peek into what it feels like to perform to a sold-out crowd in the music video for “Here and Now,” a pumped-up anthem that’s all about staying present in the moment.
HaizhanZheng/iStock(MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.) — A Minnesota doctor is calling on healthcare workers and people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are showing early symptoms of infection to participate in two of the first trials of the malaria
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri health officials said Wednesday the state now has confirmed 356 cases of the coronavirus, an increase of 101 since Tuesday, as Gov. Mike Parson announced more steps to help the fight the
Shooter_Sam/iStock(NEW YORK)– New York officials have confirmed the first homeless death from the novel coronavirus, a grim statistic that homeless advocates fear could rise in coming weeks. “Tragically, one New Yorker experiencing homelessness succumbed to this virus
Raymond Boyd/Getty ImagesDowntown Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has announced plans to remain closed for another month due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. When the Hall of Fame first closed its doors
Photo: Healthcare professionals wear personal protective equipment as they prepare to test patients for flu, strep throat, and coronavirus from their parked cars on Tuesday at the St. Bernards Urgent Care Clinic on Red Wolf Boulevard in
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The youngest of the eight people to die of the coronavirus outbreak in Missouri was a 31-year-old Red Cross employee who was buried as her family watched from their cars. The American Red
Stefan Havadi-Nagy/iStock(NEW YORK) — Claudia Danford sat on the couch in the living room with her host mother in Rabat, Morocco last week, watching an announcement on TV that the country was effectively shutting down due to
While many are focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, the seasonal influenza continues to make its presence known. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reports nine influenza-related deaths were reported in the state for the week ending last
The Salvation Army has announced the closure of its thrift store in Mountain Home until further notice due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.Corps Assistant Bryan Brinlee of the local Salvation Army explains the closure. Listen: right-click to
bymuratdeniz/iStock(WASHINGTON) — For 10 days now, Kimberly Gleason’s two daughters have been seeking help and a way out of Peru. Julie Gleason was visiting her sister Sarah, who was studying abroad in Cusco, the beautiful ancient Incan
Ben Gibson/Rocket EntertainmentMajor music stars like Elton John, Mariah Carey and Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong will take part in a TV concert special that will raise money to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus…as
ABC/Image Group LA Tim McGraw is among the A-Listers who will join an upcoming TV special called Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America, hosted by Elton John. The star-studded Sunday night event will also feature artists like Alicia
KIRKWOOD, Mo. (AP) – Another St. Louis area newspaper is suspending its print publication as businesses stop advertising amid the economic fallout of the coronavirus. KMOX reports that the Webster-Kirkwood Times is halting its print edition after
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:
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The city of Ferguson, Missouri, has agreed to a $1.7 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit that accused its municipal court of charging illegal court fees, attorneys involved in the case said Wednesday.
EMI RecordsFancy cars, glamorous clothes and a scenic pool-side bungalow party: Brandon Lay’s got it all in the music video for his new song, “For My Money.” The track’s lyrics describes a conundrum a guy faces when he
Monty Brinton/CBSEarlier this year, a variety of artists, including Earth, Wind & Fire, Sheila E. and Mavis Staples, performed at a star-studded tribute to the legendary Prince. Next month, you’ll be able to watch it for yourself. Let’s
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ largest city is expanding its curfew because of the coronavirus outbreak. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott said Wednesday the city will impose a curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The
Photo: Isaac Haney After winning the Class 1 state championship earlier this month, the Dora boys’ basketball team has three players and its coach receiving state-wide recognition on the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association All-State team. Isaac Haney
Green Room PRCountry fans and artists alike are stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Thomas Rhett is offering a tropical mini-escape in the new music video for his duet with Jon Pardi, “Beer Can’t Fix.” Filmed on the beaches of
Gatsi/iStock(PIERRE, S.D.) — A search continued in South Dakota on Wednesday for five inmates who escaped along with four others from a minimum-security women’s penitentiary on the same day a prisoner tested positive for the novel coronavirus,
Ebet Roberts/RedfernsVeteran rock drummer Bill Rieflin, who played with R.E.M., King Crimson, Ministry and many others, died Tuesday at age 59 after a long battle with cancer, his sister Kathryn confirmed to The Seattle Times. Rieflin began
ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce and Michael Ray are cooped up at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they’re finding creative ways to make the best of it. When Michael was too preoccupied with video games to hang out with Carly,
Powerofflowers/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department is urging federal prosecutors around the country to weigh terror charges against individuals who either threaten to spread or purposely attempt to transmit novel coronavirus to others, according to a newly released
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Bill Braum, founder of Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores that has grown to nearly 300 outlets in five states, has died, the company announced Tuesday. He was 92.Braum died Monday at his
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Students at Arkansas Tech University will be receiving a credit toward future university housing after the outbreak of the coronavirus forced student dorms to close. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported the school’s board
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A St. Louis woman who won $50,000 in a Lottery game 18 years ago has won again, and this time the prize is much bigger. The Missouri Lottery said Wednesday Anne Kasal matched
ST. LOUIS (AP) -The youngest of the eight people to die of the coronavirus outbreak in Missouri was a 31-year-old Red Cross employee who was buried as her family watched from their cars. The American Red Cross
Mark Reinstein/Corbis via Getty ImagesAfter hearing the sad news that Kenny Rogers had passed away on Saturday, fans turned to streaming and other music outlets in huge numbers to remember the country icon. According to Nielsen Music/MRC initial reports, Billboard explains,
Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesThe Library of Congress has added 25 additional recordings to its National Recording Registry, and they range from pop hits by Whitney Houston and the Village People, to Broadway cast albums, to songs released by, of all people, beloved children’s
Prot Tachapanit/iStock(WILLISTON, Vt.) — While schools are closed across the country, custodial staff are doing their part to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus with deep cleanings lasting several days. To show their gratitude, parents
Courtesy of AXS TVSammy Hagar‘s AXS TV reality series Rock & Roll Road Trip returns for a fifth season that kicks off Sunday, April 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. Among the celebrities featured on the
Credit: Terry O’NeillWhile Elton John‘s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour has been sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s another way you can “see” the pop-rock legend: as the star of a virtual photo exhibition. Debuting April 2
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2006, this Country Music Hall of Fame member known for pioneering the Bakersfield sound with hits like “I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail” and “Act Naturally” passed away at the age of
NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty ImagesMichael Jackson is no longer with us, but his estate is continuing the King of Pop’s tradition of philanthropy. The Michael Jackson Estate is donating $300,000 to help three
Universal Music GroupThe Library of Congress has added 25 recordings to its National Recording Registry, and Glen Campbell represents country music’s canon in the new batch. His 1968 hit, “Wichita Lineman,” is among the new group of additions. “‘Wichita Lineman’ is the ultimate
Craig Sjodin/Walt Disney Television via Getty ImagesThe Library of Congress has added 25 additional recordings to its National Recording Registry, and they range from pop hits by Whitney Houston and the Village People, to Broadway cast albums,
ABC News(NEW YORK) — After four Olympics, 12 medals and another four years of training, Ryan Lochte will have to wait a bit longer to jump back into the swimming pool after the International Olympic Committee announced
Baxter Regional Medical Center continues to provide daily updates on the COVID-19 situation locally. Speaking Wednesday were Ron Peterson, CEO/president; Barney Larry, VP/Business Development and executive director of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist;
MattGush/iStock(NEW YORK) — While government officials and health experts are advising the public to “stay home” and “stay inside” as the novel coronavirus has spread, that is not an option for the nation’s vast homeless population. “Social
Gwengoat/iStock(WASHINGTON) — A Department of Homeland Security memo sent to law enforcement officials around the country warns that violent extremists could seek to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic by carrying out attacks against the U.S. “Violent
jarun011/iStock(NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed nearly 19,000 people around the world. There are more than 425,000 diagnosed cases of the new respiratory virus, known officially as COVID-19, spanning every continent
Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagicJackson Browne is urging his fans that, if something doesn’t feel right, tell your doctor and stay home. The “Somebody’s Baby” singer says he’s glad he listened to his gut because he tested positive for COVID-19. In
ABC/Paula LoboIn order to assist the fight against COVID-19, singer James Taylor and his wife Kim have donated $1 million to Massachusetts General Hospital. Taylor says he and his wife became “inspired by the courage and sacrifice of the health care heroes
BMGThe Pretenders recently announced plans to release a new studio album, Hate for Sale, on May 1, but now the band has revealed that the record’s arrival has been pushed back to July 17, due to the
ABC/Image Group LA2020’s already been pretty good to Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd. Maren celebrated a two-week number one with her second single from Girl, while Ryan wrote Lady Antebellum‘s latest chart-topper, and experienced his greatest success so far with one of
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBilly Ray Cyrus appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show today. He’ll perform his new single, a cover of Neil Diamond‘s “I Am I Said,” off his EP The Singin’ Hills Session Vol. 1 Sunset. Scotty McCreery, Brandy Clark featuring Ashley McBryde, and Matt Stell are among
Several area athletes were recognized, as the 1A-2 Conference announced its All-Conference basketball selections. The senior boys’ team includes Norfork’s Tyler Sorters and Will Martin; Gage Harris and Blaine Marberry of Viola; Justus Cooper, Caleb Faulkner, Coby
Oklahoma tornadoes, Gulf Coast hurricanes and even Ground Zero on 9/11, the Salvation Army has served during each of these catastrophes. And now the international relief organization is readying itself to provide aid during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 crisis is prompting a change in the schedule for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) van service in the Twin Lakes Area. Beginning in April, the west route, which goes from Mountain Home to Yellville to
Photo: Tim Roberson The Boone County Quorum Court, meeting in a special session Tuesday night, has selected a new sheriff. Boone County Chief Deputy Tim Roberson will fill the remainder of sheriff Mike Moore’s term. Moore announced
Photo: (from left) Representative Nelda Speaks, Norfork student James Whitehead, Norfork student Maggie Rychtarik, Norfork Elementary Principal Deanna Klaus and Norfork High School teacher Bradley Morrison The achievements at two local schools have been recognized by state
Photo: Kyle Vestal A man accused of breaking into the home of a relative and possessing methamphetamine pled guilty to the charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month. Twenty-five-year-old Kyle
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas is reporting its first coronavirus deaths. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday two people have died from COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Faulkner County’s deputy coroner says a 91-year-old man
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Two more residents of a southwest Missouri assisted-living center have died from the coronavirus, bringing the number of deaths in the state to eight. Clay Goddard, director of the Springfield-Greene County Health
Credit: Austin LordAs people deal with daily anxiety as they shelter at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s good to see some of us keeping a sense of humor about the situation. Peter Frampton has posted
Mountain Home Public Schools has slated a drive-thru Chromebook/iPad/school supplies pickup day at Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary School on Thursday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Parents and guardians of students in first and second grade may drive to the front door
EMPPhotography/iStock(NEW YORK) — U.S. Navy sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt — currently in the Philippine Sea — have tested positive for novel coronavirus. This is the first time that U.S. sailors have tested positive
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Tyson Foods gave away 40,000 pounds of chicken to hundreds of people in Arkansas to lend a helping hand amid the new coronavirus global pandemic that has upended life nationwide.The giveaway Monday
ABC/Image Group LAIf you’re feeling stir crazy with the COVID-19 quarantine, Thomas Rhett is here to provide you with a precious photo of his daughters that is bound to brighten your day. The “Life Changes” hit maker captured a precious
svetikd/iStock(NEW YORK) — At least 21 states have enacted policies to close non-essential businesses in an effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus in the United States. While guidance varies from state to state, recreational spaces
Danny Clinch; ABC/Lou RoccoBruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi are among the celebrity New Jersey natives and/or residents featured in a new YouTube video announcing the launch of the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund. The charity is
Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton and Gwen Stefani have soared to new heights with their duet, “Nobody but You.” The couple ascends into the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with the hit collaboration, as it rises
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas on Tuesday reported its first two deaths from the coronavirus outbreak. Faulkner County’s deputy coroner said a 91-year-old man died Tuesday morning at a Conway hospital from COVID-19, the illness caused
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:
Dean Mitchell/iStock(FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the negligence of a Broward County assisted living facility in handling the novel coronavirus pandemic “cost . . . residents their lives” and “could be” considered criminal.
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban is keeping the music going during the COVID-19 pandemic with another live stream concert aired last night. Following his debut live stream last week, Keith offered up the second installment of what he refers to as
Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images Bono has teamed up with will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Hudson, and Japanese musician/producer Yoshiki to record on an uplifting anthem called “Sing for Life” that calls for us to keep connected while
ABC/Image Group LAIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Garth Brooks is postponing two of his upcoming Stadium Tour dates. Garth’s pair of shows in North Carolina and Ohio are being moved from May to June. He will play the Bank
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas on Tuesday reported its first death from the coronavirus outbreak. Faulkner County’s deputy coroner said a 91-year-old man died Tuesday morning at a Conway hospital from COVID-19, the illness caused by
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s death toll from the coronavirus doubled to six in one day, and cities and counties statewide took new measures Tuesday to slow the spread of the virus. Greene County health officials
John ShearerCarly Pearce and Lee Brice are re-imagining their hit collaboration “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with an acoustic rendition. In the new version, the duet partners strip away the light drums in the chorus and let the acoustic guitar
SIA KAMBOU/AFP via Getty ImagesAfrican jazz and funk saxophonist Manu Dibango, best known for the 1973 top-40 hit “Soul Makossa,” died Tuesday in Paris after contracting the COVID-19 coronavirus. He was 86. A message on Dibango’s official
ABC/Image Group LAMitchell Tenpenny is joining the countless artists hosting live streams during the COVID-19 pandemic. As fans are self-isolating at home, Mitchell is set to host a live stream on social media today at 1 p.m. ET.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) – The Southeast Missourian newspaper in Cape Girardeau is temporarily suspending three days of print publication, citing the economic impact of the coronavirus. Publisher Jon Rust said in Monday’s edition that the newspaper
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a one-year contract with Jordan Ta’amu, with veteran Chad Henne for a backup job next season. The 22-year-old Ta’amu was undrafted out of Mississippi last
Yakima County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook (YAKIMA, Wash.) — A manhunt is on in the state of Washington for six of 14 inmates who escaped from a county jail amid a coronavirus stay-at-home order from the governor,
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood were true to their word, performing an extensive acoustic set on Garth’s show, Inside Studio G. The superstar couple treated fans to a 60-minute acoustic show Monday night on Facebook Live. Garth and company have been
Courtesy of SummerfestMilwaukee’s Summerfest has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 11-day festival was originally set for June 24-28 and June 30 to July 5, with a lineup that included veteran artists like Steve Miller
Courtesy of City WineryThe coronavirus pandemic has been disastrous for a wide variety of businesses, including music venues, which have been forced to close indefinitely for health reasons. Among those hard-hit businesses is City Winery, a popular
Comstock/ThinkstockThis country couple is celebrating their second wedding anniversary today. She’s topped the charts with tracks like “Girl” and “My Church,” while he’s the songwriter behind hits including Luke Bryan‘s “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” and Lady Antebellum‘s “What If I Never Get
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Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameAfter being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced a new date for its 2020 induction ceremony. The event, which was originally set
The Tuesday update on COVID-19 from Baxter Regional Medical Center includes comments from Ron Peterson, CEO/president; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; Shannon Nachtigal, chief nursing officer; Tobias Pugsley, marketing director. Officials say they 14 people have been tested,
Chanintorn.v/iStock(NEW YORK) — A man reportedly died after ingesting a substance used to clean fish tanks that contains chloroquine, a drug that President Donald Trump has claimed repeatedly could be a “game changer” in the fight against
Kuzma/iStock(NEW YORK) — The rapid spread of novel coronavirus throughout America’s communities has crippled courts across the country as judges, attorneys and defendants trying to come to grips with how to achieve justice under the law while
vchal/iStock(NEW YORK) — Over 1.5 billion people across the globe — more than one-fifth of the world’s population — have been ordered or urged to stay home amid a deadly pandemic of the novel coronavirus, which the
Credit: Myriam SantosJohn Fogerty stars in the latest installment of Rolling Stone‘s recently launched In My Room video series, which features well-known musicians performing songs at their homes as they shelter in place because of the coronavirus
ABC/Image Group LAThis week, Jake Owen brings home the eighth number one of his career, as “Homemade” tops the country chart. It’s a feat that’s made even more special because the Florida native used the song’s music video to
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockWillie Nelson is delaying the release of his new album, First Rose of Spring. Originally scheduled for April 24, the project will now be released on July 3. The title track is out now. Avenue Beat has released its new single, “Ruin
Photo: Nicholas Roos Convicted double murderer Nicholas Roos, now serving a life without parole prison sentence, has taken his effort to obtain post conviction relief to the U.S. Supreme Court. Roos has filed a petition asking the
Photo: Dennis Wagers A Cotter man who first told police he had broken into five camper trailers trying to find his lost keys pled guilty to charges stemming from the incident during a session of Baxter County
Photo: Carlene Carter A Marion County woman, 54-year-old Joy Carlene Carter of Yellville, is facing a felony count of theft, after she allegedly used a former jail inmate’s bank account to purchase personal items. According to the
Credit: Derek HudsonMark Knopfler has been quiet in recent months, but the former Dire Straits frontman posted a message on his official website this week touching base with fans in the midst of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Nicholas Hunt/WireImageLike seemingly everyone else in the world, Stevie Nicks is practicing social distancing and staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. She’s posted a message on social media explaining how she’s been spending her time during
ABC/Randy HolmesA member of the Zac Brown Band is expecting a baby. Clay Cook, a multi-instrumentalist for the Grammy winning group, and his wife Brooke will welcome their third child this fall, People confirms. The couple is expecting a daughter, which Clay says will
A fuel tank at the Magness Oil bulk plant in Cotter has leaked approximately 500 gallons of non-highway diesel fuel near the White River. Benny Magness, owner of Magness Oil, says cleanup and containment is underway for
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris has given birth to a baby boy. Maren and her husband Ryan Hurd welcomed a son, Hayes Andrew Hurd, today. The singer shared the news via social media alongside a set of photos from the hospital. One shows Maren lying
ABC/Image Group LAGreen Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has released a cover of the hit “I Think We’re Alone Now.” “While we’ve all been in quarantine I’ve been reflecting on the things that matter the most in my life,” Armstrong
Courtesy of AXS TVWith so many of us stuck inside during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, AXS TV is treating viewers to a variety of archival concert specials in the coming week. The programming block, which runs from
ABC/Image Group LAThe remainder of the CMT Next Women of Country Tour is moving to summer. The tour, headlined by Tanya Tucker and featuring a rotating cast of up-and-coming artists, started in February and was originally scheduled to run through mid
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas faces a $353 million budget shortfall because of the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday. Hutchinson announced the shortfall as he said the state was delaying its
TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) – A southwest Arkansas couple has been charged in Miller County with second-degree murder in the death of their 7-month-old daughter and endangering the welfare of the girl’s twin brother. The Texarkana Gazette reports
upixa/iStock(NEW YORK) –Faced with more critically ill COVID-19 patients than equipment to treat them, New York hospitals are mapping out how they can ration care and equipment in order to save the greatest number of patients possible.
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:
ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Wallen is one of the many artists continuing to entertain fans in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Whiskey Glasses” singer will deliver a live streamed concert tonight on Instagram and Facebook at 7 p.m. ET
Wachiwit/iStock(SAN DIEGO) — With the spring semester for many U.S. college students studying abroad cut short due the novel coronavirus pandemic, one student who has since tested positive for COVID-19 wanted to repeat an important message for
ABC/Randy HolmesFlorida Georgia Line has new music on the way. The duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley teased on Instagram that they’re releasing a new song called “I Love My Country” on Friday. The twosome are hard at work on their upcoming album,
Credit: Katarina BenzovaWhitesnake frontman David Coverdale delivered some unfortunate news today via a video posted on his group’s social media pages — he’s canceling all remaining 2020 tour dates on the band’s schedule because he needs to
Manel Vinuesa/iStock(WASHINGTON) — National Park Service staff and communities around the national parks issued pleas for the visiting public to consider the risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus in national parks, saying that despite the desire
Julian J Rossig(HOUSTON) — Pastor Joel Osteen was one of many religious leaders across the country to stream sermons Sunday, as people lean on faith amid the novel coronavirus affecting the globe. Four million worshippers tuned in
PeopleImages/iStock(NEW YORK) — In the last week, cases of coronavirus have spiked around the country causing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to announce a 100% workforce reduction for all non-essential businesses statewide, while California Governor Gavin Newsom
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks will have a very special guest tonight during his online concert — his wife and fellow superstar, Trisha Yearwood. Last week, Garth promised fans that he would do an acoustic show during tonight’s edition of his Facebook
MivPiv/iStock(NEW YORK) — Despite the stay-in-place orders implemented by various states, and the federal government’s guidance to stay inside, the Bureau of Prisons is still moving inmates from facility to facility, internal documents obtained by ABC News
BBR Music GroupJason Aldean appreciates what he has in life in new single, “Got What I Got.” The track stands as a mellow, atmospheric tribute to the woman he loves, assuring her that he doesn’t miss what his life
Doug McKenzie/Getty ImagesKenny Rogers‘ memory will live on as AXS TV re-airs Dan Rather‘s interview with the music icon, who passed away on Friday. The country legend sat down for an in-depth interview with the renowned journalist on
