Zach Kreitzer/U.S. Navy, FILE(WASHINGTON) –A U.S. Navy hospital ship is heading to Los Angeles on Monday, with the intention of helping to alleviate the strain on the city’s hospital system due to the influx of patients infected
Carl Court/Getty Images(LONDON) — As the novel coronovirus pandemic solidifies its grip around the globe, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged on Monday that delaying the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was “unavoidable.” “If it is difficult
A local communications provider is setting up free internet access for students to use while schools are shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yelcot Communications is in the process of getting the free Wi-Fi set up throughout its
Academy of Country Music The ACM Awards officially have a new date. The annual country music awards show will now take place on Wednesday, September 16, with Keith Urban still serving as host. The Academy of Country Music announced on
Courtesy of Michael StipeLast Thursday, Michael Stipe posted a video online showing him singing the 1987 R.E.M. hit “It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” and delivering helpful advice about
Comstock/ThinkstockThe country star behind hits like “Beat of the Music” and “Don’t Ya” is celebrating his 34th birthday today. Do you know who he is? ANSWER: Brett Eldredge. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for dcpIn an Instagram video posted Sunday, Madonna muses about the COVID-19 crisis while sitting naked in a bathtub filled with rose petals. She calls the coronavirus “the great equalizer,” pointing out that it
Dennis O’Regan Due to COVID-19, many artists have taken to social media to share music with their fans, but Jon Bon Jovi has gone one step further: He’s given fans a chance to virtually co-write a song
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The first of two storms has moved through the Rockies and the Heartland bringing up to 5 inches of snow for Chicago’s southern suburbs and 1 to 3 inches at Chicago’s airports. This
33ft/iStock(NEW YORK) — In the wake of Tom Brady’s departure from the team, the New England Patriots have reportedly added veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer to its roster. A source tells ESPN the Patriots and Hoyer have agreed
Baxter Regional Medical Center continues to provide daily updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and its affects locally. Monday’s update includes Barney Larry, VP/Business Development and executive director, Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; Gerald Cantrell,
dlewis33/iStock(NEW YORK) — At the end of an hour-long phone call with White House and Homeland Security officials, a police chief from outside San Francisco made a stark plea: “Stop testing NBA players, and start testing our
Samara Heisz/iStock(NEW YORK) — A growing pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected hundreds of thousands of people around the world, spreading to every continent except Antartica since emerging in China back in December. Data compiled
Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Keep Memory AliveAmid increasing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, legendary singer/songwriter Neil Diamond took to Twitter on Sunday with a coronavirus-correct version of his classic “Sweet Caroline.” “I know we’re going through a rough time right now,” said Diamond, seated
Purple Pyramid RecordsA star-studded album paying homage to late Emerson, Lake & Palmer keyboardist Keith Emerson and singer/bassist Greg Lake will be released on April 10. The album, titled A Tribute to Keith Emerson & Greg Lake,
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBrett Young and pop star Astrid S unveiled the acoustic version of their new duet, “I Do,” on Friday, along with an accompanying performance video that was filmed in a Germantown, Nashville loft. The Triple Play Tour, featuring Walker Hayes, Brandon
2020 NBCUniversal Media, LLCThe Battle Rounds begin tonight on The Voice, with “Meant to Be” hitmaker Bebe Rexha stepping in to help Team Blake. Even though Blake Shelton‘s been doing the show for nearly a decade, he insists he’s still overwhelmed
Photo: Bryan Mattox Former Mountain Home High School head football coach Bryan Mattox has filed a lawsuit in Baxter County Circuit Court against the Mountain Home Public School District alleging breach of contact. In the suit filed
Due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, the deadline to file federal income tax returns has been extended. Taxes from the 2019 year will now be due July 15. Mountain Home city treasurer and H&R Block owner Marshella
Photo: Christopher Alan Whitman A Baxter County man, 30-year-old Christopher Alan Whitman of Mountain Home, accused of confronting a person and firing a pistol, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month. Whitman entered a plea
Photo: Thomas Michael Forrest A man who flung a water bottle at another male who was chasing him out of his residence appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month. Thirty-three-year-old Thomas Michael Forrest of Mountain
While the St. Louis Cardinals and the rest of Major League Baseball are facing a delay to the 2020 season, KTLO-AM will begin a run of classic Cardinal games. The latter portion of the 2011 season, the
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas rose by nearly 50, including more that 40 residents and staff of nursing homes, officials said Sunday. The state Department of Health reported that
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Missouri rose to 90 Sunday, including at least five cases tied to one suburban St. Louis preschool. The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease
Mauricio Santana/Getty ImagesBon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan has tested positive for COVID-19, but he’s urging fans not to worry. Saturday night on Instagram, he wrote, “I just got my results back today and tested positive for corona
iStock(NEW YORK) — Racist extremist groups, including neo-Nazis and other white supremacists, are encouraging members who contract novel coronavirus disease to spread the contagion to cops and Jews, according to intelligence gathered by the FBI. In an
Storm damage at Hwy. 87/Route AR (Photos: Courtesy Bakersfield Volunteer Fire Department) Additional damage has been reported from Thursday night’s storms at the state line and further north. While there were no tornadoes reported in southern Missouri,
iStock(LOS ANGELES) — Service industry workers have been economically devastated as bars and restaurant close, and people practice social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. In response, some have gotten creative in providing continued sources of income for
iStock(NEW YORK) — A new storm is developing this morning in the Southern U.S. while rain is moving across parts of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast stretching northward to Missouri. There are a couple of stronger thunderstorms in
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Top coronavirus stories: COVID-19 testing location made available in Mountain Home Friday (3-20) BRMC Thursday COVID-19 update discusses testing; officials say expect confirmed cases
iStock(NEW YORK) — The United States now has 26,747 diagnosed cases of the novel coronavirus, the third highest total globally, while the number of deaths around the world has now surpassed 13,000. As the number of confirmed
LITTLE ROCK – Late winter and early spring are typically the best times of year to hook into big fish. While only one catch can qualify as Arkansas’s state record for a certain species, the Arkansas Game
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Officials in Missouri’s largest cities are ordering a mandatory stay-at-home rule to residents starting next week in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, even as two more cases were confirmed
Photo: Michael Lawson Bobbitt A Mountain Home man is facing two charges, after he allegedly used his prosthetic leg to break a window at the Baxter County Detention Center. Fifty-year-old Michael Lawson Bobbitt is alleged to have
Photo: Anjanette Yancy A Little Rock woman charged with breaking into multiple vehicles and stealing and using debit and credit cards was sentenced to six years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court earlier
Photo: Michael Gage Jr. A Gassville man who said he accidentally shot himself while cleaning a pistol and ended up being arrested for handling the gun was in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month. The charges
A local man struck it big shortly after the Missouri Lottery introduced a new scratch-off game. Jeremy Burkett of Theodosia won the $55,558 top prize the 5X Bingo game. The game became available in February, and Burkett
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A private funeral has been held for a Springfield police officer who was killed in a shooting that also saw four others and the gunman die. The funeral for Officer Christoper Walsh, 32,
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. (AP) – The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas is now 118 and the number is not expected to peak for another six to eight weeks, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Saturday.
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. (AP) – An airman at Little Rock Air Force Base has tested positive for the coronavirus, the base commander said Saturday. The active duty airman is believed to have contracted the
iStock(BOWIE, Md.) — A priest in Maryland is offering drive-thru confessions during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Father Scott Holmer administers the confession every day in the parking lot of St. Edward Church in Bowie, according to the
Doug McKenzie/Getty ImagesIn the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the country music family awoke Saturday morning to the news of the passing of Kenny Rogers. Here’s how the legend’s friends and colleagues were remembering the singer, actor, and
iStock(NEW YORK) — The rush to find a treatment for the novel coronavirus continues to intensify as the number of diagnosed cases around the world grows significantly. Globally, there are at least 278,000 diagnosed cases with more
iStock(NEW YORK) — Marilyn Mosby is part of the 1% — an elite group of 45 women of color among the nearly 2,400 elected prosecutors in the United States. Usually being a part of an exclusive club
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is keeping state parks open amid the coronavirus outbreak. The department will try to limit visitors’ interaction with rangers and other park staffers, the St. Louis
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A new storm will bring strong storms and some possible flooding in parts of the South beginning Sunday and some snow for parts of the Northeast on Monday as a coastal storm
The COVID-19 pandemic has required us to rethink how we do things in our personal lives from education to our business, and how we entertain ourselves. The same is true in government. We have suspended a number
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas groups trying to gather signatures for various petitions required to qualify for the November ballot have suspended their efforts amid public health concerns spurred by the new coronavirus. The group Arkansas
iStock(NEW YORK) — As the number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket, some states are acting quickly by ordering variations of stay-at-home orders for residents. Oregon joined California, Illinois, New York, among others Friday night
iStock(NEW YORK) — At gun stores from California to New York, the American people are stocking up in enormous numbers, almost as if the end was near. “Trying to buy ammunition because of everything that’s going on
iStock(NEW YORK) — Schools around the country are shutting down in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, but with the closures come a challenge for parents: how to keep order and routine with
Photo: Courtesy Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via Associated Press BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) – A state judge on Thursday said he won’t reconsider the mistrial he granted to an Arkansas man convicted of killing his 6-year-old son by sexually
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas junior Mason Jones was named 2020 Associated Press All-America honorable mention, being one of 20 players to be recognized by the AP. Jones becomes the 31st Razorback to be named an All-American and the
Thursday night’s local storm activity produced two tornadoes confirmed Friday by the National Weather Service. An EF2 tornado ripped through 12 1/2 miles of Marion and Boone counties, and an EF1 tornado later touched down for a
Photo: Dylan Ozzy Lawyer A Gassville man, who faced charges in two counties stemming from a high-speed pursuit in early July last year, entered a plea of guilty to his Baxter County charges earlier this month. The
Photo: Jason Frye A Mountain Home man who wanted to get back at someone he said owed him money but took his revenge out on another person’s house was in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month.
Kenny Rogers in 1982; Luciano Viti/Getty ImagesKenny Rogers, perhaps best known for his 1978 hit “The Gambler,” has passed away. “The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25 PM
Fulton County Sheriff Al Roork says he accepted the resignation of his chief deputy, John Cawvey, on Thursday. Sheriff Roork says the resignation follows him advising Cawvey of a pending investigation by the Arkansas State Police at
The new bandshell at Mountain Home’s Hickory Park will resemble this structure previously designed by Tyler Truss Systems of Indiana. In a brief session Thursday evening, the Mountain Home City Council approved three ordinances and the purchase
Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock(PENSACOLA, Fla.) — The remains of an 11-year-old Colorado boy missing since Jan. 27 were found nearly 1,400 miles away from his home Friday, confirming his family’s worst fears. Gannon Stauch’s body was found near Escambia River
MNStudio/iStock(NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has turned America’s urban restaurant hot spots into virtual ghost towns. Dine-in restaurants, shuttered over public health concerns, are forecast to lose $225 billion in business nationwide over the next
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – University of Missouri-Columbia Chancellor Alexander Cartwright has been tapped to be president of the University of Central Florida. The University of Central Florida’s Board of Trustees on Friday voted unanimously for Cartwright. Florida’s
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A Walmart store in Springfield had some joyful news during this time of panic buying amid the coronavirus pandemic. A customer at the store gave birth to a baby girl Wednesday in the
The COVID-19 threat has led to Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass announcing late Friday effective Monday public access to county offices will be suspended.Sheriff John Montgomery says his administrative offices will remain open during the day Monday
Courtesy of Rob Thomas InstagramRob Thomas is among the latest musicians to take his musical talents to social media in hopes of entertaining his fans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcome to #SocialDistanceSessions. “During these uncertain times the
Neal Preston/© Queen Productions Ltd.Queen‘s Brian May has offered up his second “micro concert” for fans stuck at home because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. In the video posted to his YouTube channel, titled “MicroConcerto Therapy, Opus
Diego PerníaEarlier this month, the Zac Brown Band announced plans to reschedule their spring tour dates due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Now, the group revealed that they’ve made the difficult decision to completely wipe their tour calendar for
Big Machine Label GroupCarly Pearce is shedding new light on one of the most powerful moments of her new, self-titled sophomore album. The singer has shared a live performance video of “Halfway Home,” a sobering tune about the
The COVID-19 threat has led to Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass announcing late Friday effective Monday public access to county offices will be suspended.Judge Pendergrass says elected officials and employees will staff offices and will be available
Whitney NewellIt’s pretty well-known that the Goo Goo Dolls are from Buffalo, New York, but lead singer John Rzeznik now lives in Westfield, New Jersey — and he’s using his musical talents to help support the local
Big Machine Label GroupBrantley Gilbert was forced to cut his planned 2020 Fire’t Up Tour short due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but as he reschedules the trek’s final dates for later in the year, he’s also making plans
A spokesperson for MedExpress’s Administrative Offices in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, confirmed late Friday the Mountain Home location is a COVID-19 testing center. The company’s website says COVID-19 testing is available at designated MedExpress centers, as supplies are available,
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:
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A Walmart store in Springfield had some joyful news during this time of panic buying amid the coronavirus pandemic. A customer at the store gave birth to a baby girl Wednesday in the
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The number of coronavirus cases in Missouri has jumped to nearly 50, and at least one of the new cases is raising concerns because it appears to involve community spread. The Missouri
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas health officials say there are now nearly 100 cases of coronavirus in the state, including at least 13 residents and staff of a Little Rock nursing home. The state announced Friday
Sandbox ManagementLittle Big Town is hitting pause on their current tour, as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus. New dates for the canceled shows have been announced, beginning in August. The band’s last stop on their Nightfall tour was a
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A western Missouri woman in her 80s has died from the new coronavirus, marking the second death in the state. The death of the Jackson County woman was announced Friday, on the
Legacy RecordingsPink Floyd drummer Nick Mason‘s current band, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, has pushed back the release of its new concert film and album, Live at The Roundhouse, from April 17 to September 18. A message
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says the state will soon ban gatherings of more than 10 people to help combat the spread of the coronavirus. Parson said the order will be issued Saturday.
Baxter Regional Medical Center has launched a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Hotline available by calling (870) 508-7001 from the hours of 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Also offered is a quick COVID-19 screening with three questions: 1. Have you had contact with
ABC RadioJust because the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak is keeping Garth Brooks off the road doesn’t mean he can’t connect with his fans. The singer is dreaming up a creative new way to share his music, and he’s doing it
earMUSICDeep Purple has released the first single and lead track from their forthcoming studio album, Whoosh!, a melodic, upbeat rock tune titled “Throw My Bones.” The track features a wailing solo by guitarist Steve Morse and also
iStock(NEW YORK) — As people around the world adjust their daily routines in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the new limits on social gatherings have impacted a societal norm that might have once seemed unwavering and untouchable:
Jason Kempin/CMT Kelsea Ballerini takes the stage with her pop star pal Halsey in a new episode of CMT Crossroads, which premieres next week. Ahead of the full episode, you can watch the pair perform their new song, “the other girl.”
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Pride IslandMadonna appears to be losing it a bit as she continues her self-isolation in London. The Queen of Pop has posted a video of herself in her bathroom, singing into a hairbrush,
Credit:Ross HalfinTwo classic ZZ Top songs, “La Grange” and “Sharp Dressed Man,” have made their way back onto the Billboard charts, driven by the recent home-video and digital release and Netflix premiere of the group’s 2019 documentary,
Mercury NashvilleLike most of her country star peers, Lauren Alaina has found herself with some unexpected free time at home this spring as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to cancel shows, events and tours. On Instagram, Lauren revealed that she’s been
RCA Nashville/Vanner RecordsMiranda Lambert plays the title character of her new song, “Bluebird,” in the just-released music video for the track. Decked out in feathers and blue eyeshadow, she performs from the inside of a bird cage as
Connor DwyerIn response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Sam Hunt is postponing his upcoming Southside Summer Tour, but he’s tiding fans over with a brand-new music video for “Hard to Forget.” The clip follows a diverse cast of characters as
Zach Kreitzer/U.S. Navy, FILE(SEATTLE) — A U.S. Navy hospital ship is expected to head to the Seattle region next week, with the intention of helping to alleviate the strain on the city’s hospital system due to the
The Salvation Army of Mountain Home will be serving spaghetti from Mel’s Diner Friday afternoon starting at 4:30.”The food will be ready for you to take home to share with your loved ones,” according to the Salvation
ABC/Image Group LAChase Rice was just trying to make his fans smile, and ease his own quarantine-induced boredom, when he picked up an acoustic guitar and wrote a song about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. But Chase’s light-hearted kiss-off
Credit: Dennis O’Regan “If you can’t do what you do, do what you can.” Those wise words are what Jon Bon Jovi has posted on Instagram as a reminder that if you’ve been sidelined from work —
The Arkansas Activities Association has extended its dead period for all of its member schools. Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the dead period is scheduled to continue through April 17. Coaches will continue to be
Thursday night’s storm activity caused damage in Marion County, but it is unknown how widespread the damage is. Marion County Judge John Massey says the county continues to be surveyed. Listen: right-click to download mp3 Judge Massey
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Rock Under the StarsFlea is already making his post COVID-19 quarantine plans. “I miss hugs,” the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist says. “When this is over I’m gonna hug every motherf***er I see.” Flea and the rest
Triple 8Scotty McCreery had big plans to head to the U.K. and Ireland this May, but those tour dates have been postponed. The announcement comes in light of the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. “I’ve been really looking forward
ABC News(MIAMI) — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who recently tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, shared a piece of advice to young people who are ignoring social distancing recommendations and gathering on the beaches of Florida.
Credit: dhlovelifeAs promised, Neil Young has posted the first of his recently announced “Fireside Sessions” performances in the “Hearse Theater” section of his Neil Young Archives website. The 28-minute-long video, which was shot by Young’s wife, actress
ABC/Eric McCandlessThe new season of American Idol rolls on Sunday on ABC, as Hollywood Week continues, and the contestants face an all-new surprise duets round. It’s yet another challenge as the contenders try to catch lightening in a bottle
Comstock/Thinkstock On this day in 1978, Wilie Nelson and Waylon Jennings were at the top of the country charts with a rendition of a song originally recorded by Ed Bruce. Their version of it topped the chart
ABC/Mark LevineWhen the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak began shutting down country shows and events last week, the Grand Ole Opry immediately suspended all performances in front of a live audience through April 4. However, the institution
ABC News(NEW YORK) — In the last 24 hours, damaging storms were reported from Texas to Iowa and all the way to Ohio. Reports of property damage were widespread in Arkansas, Illinois and Oklahoma. There are no
Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Tom Brady confirmed he’s headed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a statement posted to Instagram Friday. “Excited, humble and hungry …if there is one thing I have learned about
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s (BRMC) Friday update on the COVID-19 pandemic includes information from Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass and updates from CEO/President Ron Peterson, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Marketing Director Tobias Pugsley, including a new
smolaw11/iStock(NEW YORK) — As schools across the country close and employees are encouraged to work from home in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, some experts are concerned about an increase in domestic violence.
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Scores of people across the United States are currently following the advice of public health officials, hunkering down in their homes in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus through
mrtom-uk/iStock(NEW YORK) — A pandemic of novel coronavirus has claimed the lives of more than 10,000 people worldwide, mostly in Italy and China. The new respiratory virus, known officially as COVID-19, has reached every continent except Antarctica
Credit: Zack WhitfordAerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has a message for fans with regard to staying safe and healthy during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic: “Do as I say, not as I do!” Tyler has posted a video on
Black River EntertainmentKelsea Ballerini‘s long-awaited third album arrives today, featuring her top-twenty hit, “homecoming queen?”. While the Tennessee native’s 2015 debut was appropriately titled The First Time, and her 2017 sophomore effort was called Unapologetically, record number three is
Warner Music CanadaCanadian folk legend Gordon Lightfoot‘s 21st studio album, Solo, his first new collection of songs since 2004’s Harmony, gets released today. The 10-song collection’s title refers to the fact that the tracks feature just Gordon’s
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe Grand Ole Opry will broadcast live on its new Circle network on Saturday evening, adjusting to a live-streamed platform in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Fans can also stream the show online on Facebook
Two counties in North Central Arkansas now have confirmed cases of coronavirus. Officials in Boone County are reporting a confirmed case, while the Arkansas Department of Health says at least one person has tested positive in Searcy
The Mountain Home School Board heard updates from superintendent Dr. Jake Long concerning the ongoing school shutdown mandated by Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson at its regular March meeting Thursday. Hutchinson announced Thursday afternoon all schools in the
After advising parents and guardians students would remain out of the classroom until April 6, officials with the Dora R-III School District reached out Thursday with details on a plan for grab-and-go meals. Both Dora and Bakersfield
A KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot listener captured images of a tornado reported by weather spotters in the Gamaliel area. The pictures were taken from the Teal Point area on Lake Norfork by Dr. Mark Hammonds,
Becky Perlow/ABC News(NEW YORK) — Amid the closure of restaurants and restrictions on nursing homes, veterinary practices are also starting to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. One clinic in Maryland is taking steps to slow
Angela Mandigo(NEW YORK) — When a bride’s big day was canceled because of coronavirus concerns, her and her florist teamed up to create a silver lining by spreading joy to others. Keali Lay, 28, and her fiancé
Photo: In this Wednesday photo, service representative Lisa Norwood (left) wears a mask as she takes a driver’s license photo of Jamie Easton, of North Little Rock, at the Central Revenue Office in Little Rock, Ark. (Thomas
Credit: Paul MoscowA new official book is in the works that will tell the story of legendary rock singer Paul Rodgers‘ career through the words of fans who experienced seeing him perform with Free, Bad Company, The
ABC/Randy HolmesWhile the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles is closed due to COVID-19, the institution is opening its digital archives. Over the next few weeks, the Grammy Museum will release videos online featuring exclusive interviews with a variety of artists,
Victoria Bay(ANDOVER, Kan.) — A Kansas middle school teacher found a heartwarming way to let her students to know that even though she won’t be seeing them every day in her classroom, she is thinking about them.
Diego PerníaThe Zac Brown Band has had to postpone the spring leg of The Owl Tour due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and the group’s frontman, Zac Brown, says that the lack of work has forced him to lay off the
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Little Rock District is announcing campground reservation cancellations in Arkansas and Southern Missouri in response to the coronavirus. The cancellations will not affect those campers already at the campgrounds.USACE campgrounds
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – A veteran St. Louis County police captain on Thursday was named to lead the department, becoming the county’s first female police chief.The St. Louis County Board of Police Commissioners chose Mary Barton to
Farmers and Merchants Bank has kicked off a new statewide musical initiative with a $75,000 donation to the City of Mountain Home to cover the cost of a bandshell at Hickory Park. Brandon Scallion, market president for
The Green Room PRLegendary country duo Brooks & Dunn were set to kick off their first tour together in a decade this spring, but the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has changed their plans. They’ve announced that they’ll be pushing their
North Shore Animal League America(NEW YORK) — Animal shelters across the country are encouraging people to adopt and foster pets as they hunker down at home. As social distancing becomes the norm and millions of Americans stay
Following updates Thursday at the federal and state level regarding the global pandemic, changes continue at the local level with the operation of government and law enforcement. In Marion County, Judge John Massey says beginning
Photo: In this Wednesday photo, service representative Lisa Norwood (left) wears a mask as she takes a driver’s license photo of Jamie Easton, of North Little Rock, at the Central Revenue Office in Little Rock, Ark. (Thomas
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:
As known positive cases of covid-19 in Arkansas soared to 62 on Thursday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced new measures to limit what he said was “increasing community spread” of the illness. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is reporting the
Robby KleinDan Smalley was just about to put out his debut EP on Big Machine Records, the same label that launched superstars like Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line. But then, just like the rest of us, he got the “Coronavirus
ABC/Randy Holmes This week, Kevin Bacon — who as we all know is connected to everyone in the world by just six degrees of separation — launched a new COVID-19 inspired campaign urging people to self-isolate. And
Born to Fly RecordsSara Evans is exploring the art of the cover song in her upcoming new album, Copy That, a 13-track collection of renditions of her favorite songs by other artists. The singer selected tunes from a wide
OMAHA, Neb. (AP)- Bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states expect the economy to slow down over the next few months as the nation deals with the coronavirus outbreak, according to a new survey
Sara Byrne/Instagram(SYRACUSE, N.Y.) — A 95-year-old in self-quarantine received a surprise birthday visit from family during the global coronavirus crisis. On March 18, Kathleen “Katie” Byrne of Syracuse, New York, was greeted at a safe distance by
Courtesy of earMUSICLike so many other music stars, Alice Cooper has had to postpone tour dates because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the rocker tells Rolling Stone that at least he’ll be able to make constructive use
ABC/Randy HolmesThe COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has forced restaurants, bars and other venues to close, leaving the employees who work there stuck without a steady income. With that in mind, Florida Georgia Line is doing their part to offer financial
New Hampshire Dept. of Justice(LOS ANGELES) — Former California homicide detective Roxane Gruenheid had helped put a murderer behind bars, and yet, there was something about the suspect that nagged at her — something in his murky past that
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Anyone entering a Missouri Department of Corrections office or facility will undergo enhanced screening in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, state officials say.The agency said the new procedure
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A former Arkansas pastor has been sentenced to one year and nine months in federal prison for his part in helping a sports memorabilia collector make millions of dollars by fraudulently selling
Photo: Courtesy AGFC LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), in cooperation with Gov. Asa Hutchinson, voted during a specially called meeting Thursday to waive all fishing license and trout permit requirements for residents
Schmidt PRCole Swindell is among the artists who had to pump the brakes on his touring schedule in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, but he’s working hard to get back on the road. The singer just announced
Justin Edmonds/Getty Images(DETROIT) — The Lions have traded pro bowl cornerback Darius Slay to the Eagles for a third round and fifth round pick in this years draft, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Slay’s agent
PEVELY, Mo. (AP) – A woman accused of abusing four toddlers in 2017 at an eastern Missouri church day care center continued working until January because her mother, who directed the center, did not report the abuse,
Neal Preston/© Queen Productions Ltd.Queen guitarist Brian May has started posting a series of videos from his living room as he shelters at home because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. In a message posted Wednesday on BrianMay.com,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ largest city is prohibiting in-person service at restaurants and bars as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continues to rise. Little Rock’s mayor on Thursday said the closure was
The Gassville City Council will meet in a special called session Thursday evening at 6.The meeting is being held to consider an appropriation for paving of Lakeview Drive. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
KenWiedemann/iStock(HONOLULU) — Two cruise ships with no onboard reported cases of coronavirus, are not permitted to let passengers off to explore Hawaii, officials announced. As a precautionary measure to prevent spread of the virus — formally known
Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan and Russell Dickerson are two of the artists set to participate in Billboard’s new Live At-Home series, a lineup of virtual concerts that fans can watch from the comfort of their own home. As COVID-19 continues to keep fans and
ARIS MESSINIS / AFP / Pool/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images(TOKYO) — After being lit at a sparsely attended ceremony in Greece, the Olympic flame is slated to arrive in Japan on Friday amid growing calls for the
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to 46. The state Department of Health announced the nine new cases on its website Thursday. This comes a day after the state
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The University of Missouri is asking all undergraduates living in residence halls in Columbia to move out to help combat the coronavirus pandemic. The university system announced last week that all remaining
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — The Chicago Bears have traded a compensatory fourth round pick to the Jacksonvile Jaguars for quarterback Nick Foles. Foles signed a four year, 91 million dollar contract, including just over 50 million guaranteed,
A fire this past weekend claimed the life of a Searcy County woman. The victim has been identified as Lynnette Wright. Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell says the fire was reported about 1:30 Saturday morning on State
Black River RecordsIt’s music release week for Kelsea Ballerini, who will drop her third studio album, kelsea, on Friday. The singer originally had a jam-packed week full of in-person fan events planned, but as the spread of the COVID-19
Gatsi/iStock(NEW YORK) — As much of the nation adjusts this week to sudden and indefinite home confinement, prison and jail wardens across the U.S. are scrambling to forestall an outbreak of COVID-19 inside a crowded U.S. correctional
Kevin Nixon/Classic Rock Magazine/Future via Getty ImagesFounding Alice Cooper bassist Dennis Dunaway and his wife, Cindy, are visiting Liverpool, U.K., this week, and while in The Beatles‘ hometown, the couple took the time to send out a
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2013, this critically acclaimed artist released her debut album, Same Trailer Different Park, which was later named Best Country Album at the 2014 Grammy Awards. The album’s lead single, “Merry Go ‘Round,” was simultaneously certified gold by the
ACMThe Academy of Country Music announced earlier this week that the 2020 ACM Awards, previously planned to air on April 5, will be delayed until the fall due to concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Baxter Regional Medical Center officials provided another update on COVID-19 Thursday morning with board certified pathologist Dr. Christopher Webb, President and CEO Ron Peterson, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Marketing Director Tobias Puglsey. Listen: right-click to download
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Severe weather hit the southern Plains overnight with five reported tornadoes west of Dallas and numerous reports of damaging winds mostly in Texas and southern Oklahoma. Video and pictures Thursday morning show that
RiverNorthPhotography/iStock(NEW YORK) — As the coronavirus outbreak continues and the federal government scrambles to come up with a national plan to keep people safe, governors are stepping up. And health experts have said that their actions, such
narvikk/iStock(NEW YORK) — A pandemic of a new respiratory virus that began in China just three months ago has tightened its grip around Europe and North America. The novel coronavirus, known officially as COVID-19, has spread to
dlewis33/iStock(NEW YORK) — As police departments pare down resources in response to the novel coronavirus, officers are not getting adequate testing, several departments stressed to ABC News, and the effects could be drastic. In one example, 31
Polydor/UMGHere’s some happy Rolling Stones news as fans wait to find out when the band’s recently postponed 2020 North American tour will be rescheduled. Half-speed-mastered, 180-gram vinyl versions of 10 of the British rock icons’ studio albums
ABC/Image Group LAJust last week, Jordan Davis was among the country artists who traveled across the pond to play Europe’s Country to Country Festival, only to unexpectedly return after the annual event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockNewcomer Dan Smalley is delivering debut EP, If I’m Being Honest, on Friday. Dan co-wrote all four songs. He also has a songwriting cut on Ashley McBryde‘s upcoming album, Never Will. Tyler Rich is hosting a virtual tour this week for fans staying
Photo: Crystal Lou Hodge A woman whose attempt to escape arrest resulted in minor injuries to a Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) officer appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday. Thirty-two-year-old Crystal Lou Hodge said she
Photo: Debra Sisney A Mountain Home woman who allegedly arranged a drug deal on a cellphone while sitting in Baxter County Circuit Court waiting for one of her existing drug cases to be called was back in
The Alley-White American Legion Auxiliary Unit 52 in Mountain Home is accepting applications for delegates to Arkansas Girls State. The 78th-annual session is scheduled for May 24 through 29 at Harding University in Searcy. The purpose of
The Cotter School Board is set to discuss the academic calendar for 2020-2021 and the classified personnel salary schedule when it meets in regular session Thursday evening at 7.Also on the agenda is the purchase of Chromebooks
The seventh annual Lake Norfork Fireworks Bass Fishing Tournament is scheduled for March 28 at 7 a.m. at Panther Bay Marina at Lake Norfork. The entry fee is $50 per team, and there is an optional Big
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The cash-strapped Kansas City Chiefs were quiet on the first day of NFL free agency, with their biggest move Wednesday a restructuring of defensive end Frank Clark’s contract in an effort to
somboon kaeoboonsong/iStock(DENVER) — The number of firearms background checks in Colorado has doubled compared with the same time last year, perhaps a sign of the unease Americans feel amid the coronavirus crisis. More than 14,000 background checks
Officials with the Bakersfield R-IV and Dora R-III school districts have amended their schedules in light of the coronavirus pandemic.Both districts on spring break this week had planned to return to the classrooms on Monday. On Wednesday,
Credit: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen is helping his fans stay entertained as they shelter at home because of the coronavirus pandemic by making a full performance that he and the E Street Band gave at London’s Hyde Park
Photo: In this Tuesday photo, Sebastian County Courts Deputy Sheriff John Hancock wears a protective mask while checking in visitors to the county courts building in Fort Smith. Due to the coronavirus, the court system, as of
Courtesy of BottleRock Napa Valley The 2020 BottleRock Napa Valley festival has been postponed due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. The Northern California event was originally scheduled for May 22-24. It will now take place October 2-4. “We
iStock/MattGush(NEW YORK) — Local law enforcement officials across the country are rapidly making major operational changes in preparation for the continued spread of coronavirus, as they face potential strains in resources and staffing without precedent in modern
ABC/Gavin BondAmerican Idol is currently airing pre-taped episodes, but the live performance shows are set to begin in April…or are they? Many TV shows have completely shut down production due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and right now,
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the first death from COVID-19 in a second news conference Wednesday afternoon. KFVS in Cape Girardeau reports the first coronavirus-related death in Missouri was in Boone County.On Wednesday afternoon the Kansas City,
Courtesy Southern Grace Hospice(ATLANTA) — Right when they’re needed most, volunteers and nonprofit organizations are doing their part to help as many Americans take extra precautions to limit the elderly’s potential exposure to COVID-19. Southern Grace Hospice,
Credit: Robert YagerDavid Lee Roth‘s run of six Las Vegas residency shows this month at the House of Blues, which was scheduled to start tonight, March 18, has been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Van
Black River RecordsKelsea Ballerini brings her self-consciousness to light on her new album, Kelsea. In an interview with People, the country-pop star reveals that she deals with “massive social anxiety” living in the spotlight, especially when she’s surrounded by prominent celebrities
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ governor has ordered new financial help for people and businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The assistance detailed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday came as Arkansas saw its COVID-19 cases
Columbia RecordsThe Dixie Chicks are making a special appearance on the country charts with their new single, “Gaslighter.” The song has landed them in the number-one slot on the Billboard Country Digital Song Sales chart, scoring 12,000 downloads in its first week
ABC News(NEW YORK) — When a California businessman saw a story about a single mother from across the United States having difficulty navigating the novel coronavirus pandemic with her six children, he stepped in to help. In
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:
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office(DENVER) — Terry Rasmussen was born in Colorado on Dec. 23, 1943. He attended high school in Arizona but dropped out to join the Navy in 1961. Rasmussen was trained as an electrician and
Adam Berry/Getty ImagesR.E.M.‘s 1987 hit “It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” has experienced a spike in popularity because of in the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and now the band’s frontman,
ABC/Mark LevineBrad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley are already putting their free grocery store to good use amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The couple has announced that they’re offering a free grocery delivery service to the elderly who can’t leave their homes
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A top official at the largest airport in Arkansas says it could see up to half of its passenger traffic reduced over the next two months as people limit traveling because of
ABC/Image Group LAIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will now take place in September. The multi-genre music festival was initially slated for June 11-14, but due to the coronavirus outbreak, the
(Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images)(NEW YORK) — With the NCAA Tournament cancelled, the final AP Top 25 rankings for the college basketball season were released on Tuesday. The Big Twelve champion Kansas Jayhawks finished the
With the exception of the jail and the 911 center, Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass says all other county offices remain open to the public. However, employees are being screened in these locations.Judge Pendergrass says much of
The Gassville City Council approved several changes to city business due to COVID-19 during its regular March session Tuesday night. Mayor Jeff Braim explains the changes. Listen: right-click to download mp3 On Wednesday, Mayor Braim announced the
The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to 30 and includes the first one in the state’s northwest. The Department of Health announced the eight new cases on its website Wednesday. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A Chinese company has abandoned its plan to build a massive paper mill in southwestern Arkansas that had already been delayed by trade tensions. Sun Paper told Gov. Asa Hutchinson and economic
ABC/Todd WawrychukLuke Combs treated fans to a free online concert Tuesday night that included the debut of a new song. Luke is one of the many artists who has turned to social media in the wake of the
Rick Guest/Interscope RecordsThe Who have announced rescheduled dates for its recently postponed 2020 spring tour of the U.K. and Ireland, which now won’t take place until March of next year. The 10-date trek now will kick off
Photo: An honor guard takes the casket bearing Hot Springs Police Officer 1st Class Brent Scrimshire into the Hot Springs Convention Center on Monday in Hot Springs. Kayvon Ward was charged with capital murder with a felony
ABC/Image Group LAWillie Nelson‘s Luck Reunion is getting a new identity in the wake of COVID-19. The country icon will now stage his annual Luck Reunion online, as a concert titled “Til Further Notice.” The annual event was
Courtesy of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalThe 2020 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been postponed to the fall due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The festival was set to take place April 23 to
Jeff Manes/iStock(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) — Thomas Waerner of Norway won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Wednesday morning, crossing the finish line in Nome, Alaska after 9 days, 10 hours, 37 minutes, and 47 seconds. The Iditarod is
ABC/Image Group LALike many of their peers, Shenandoah is doing their part to bring music to fans in a safe manner amid COVID-19. The ’90s country hitmakers are hosting a special online concert tonight titled “Keep the Music Playing,”
A Mountain Home based funeral home has announced plans on handling services during the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak.Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services says it will continue to enable families to participate in the rituals most important to
Comstock/ThinkstockThree years ago today, this rock icon passed away at the age of 90. Over the years, many country artists recorded covers of his hit songs, including “Johnny B. Goode” by Buck Owens; George Jones and Johnny Paycheck‘s collaboration on “Maybellene”;
I.R.S. Records It seems that many people agree that it is indeed time they had some time alone. According to Billboard, downloads and streams of R.E.M.‘s “It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I
Following guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health authorities in consultation with the National Park Service (NPS) Public Health Service officers there are temporary facility closures in place at Buffalo National River.
Leon Neal/Getty ImagesGlastonbury 2020 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. “Clearly this was not a course of action we hoped to take for our 50th anniversary event,” organizers for the U.K. mega festival say in
Petrovich9/iStock(SALT LAKE CITY) — A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, early Wednesday, knocking out the state’s coronavirus hotline, according to the governor. This was the state’s largest earthquake since 1992, according to Utah
Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(OTTAWA) — The Ottawa Senators announced on Tuesday that one of their players has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, marking the first known case in the NHL. The team did
Officials from Baxter Regional Medical Center provided another update on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday morning, discussing how it’s different from the flu. BRMC CEO Ron Peterson, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Marketing Director Tobias Pugsley were interviewed
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The onslaught of storms in the west dumped up to 9.5 feet of snow in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains in the last several days, which caused numerous road closures and downed trees. A
Matteo Marchi/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Basketball star Kevin Durant was among four Brooklyn Nets players who tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus on Tuesday. “All players and members of the Nets travel party are being asked to
jarun011/iStock(NEW YORK) — An outbreak of a highly contagious virus that first emerged in China about three months ago has now spread to every U.S. state. The novel coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, has infected at least
TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty ImagesAs more celebrities take to social media to stream concerts, cooking shows, or public Q&A questions to entertain fans who are practicing social distancing and self quarantining amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Bono did one better.
Arista Nashville/Jessica SteddomAdam Doleac‘s poised to make a major impact with his debut single, “Famous.” But just like every other artist on the planet right now, he’s basically unemployed, with shows cancelled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. The Mississippi native
Gonzo MultimediaA 10-CD box set called Changes focusing on ex-Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin‘s solo career was released this week. The collection features remastered versions of five of the South African-born musician’s solo albums, plus various unreleased studio,
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAcclaimed artist and songwriter Caitlyn Smith has released the video for her single, “Long Time Coming.” It’s featured on her new album, Supernova, which dropped on March 13. She’s slated to hit the road with Maren Morris on the RSVP Tour this
An emergency blood drive will be held in Mountain Home Wednesday. The event is from 10-4 at the American Red Cross Bloodmobile, which will be set up outside the Baxter Regional Medical Center cafeteria entrance. COVID-19 has
While national news reports indicate some grocery stores across the country have had shelves cleared by shoppers stocking up during the COVID-19 pandemic, a local grocery store manager says they are not experiencing any problems in obtaining
Izard, Stone and Newton counties in North Central Arkansas have implemented policy changes to help prevent the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19.County Judge Eric Smith announced Tuesday all Izard County courthouse and annex employees, along with visitors, will be
Three public water authorities in the Twin Lakes Area have announced changes to their operations due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.Both the Northeast Public Water Authority and the Lakeview/Midway Public Water Authority have closed their lobbies to the
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ governor is easing some of the restrictions for seeking unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus outbreak as two more casinos in the state temporarily closed. Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s health department is reporting 15 positive cases of coronavirus. As of Tuesday the agency reported cases of COVID-19 in Boone, Cass, Cole, Greene, Henry, Jackson and St. Louis counties, as well
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Police in Springfield, Missouri, are still searching for the motive of the gunman who killed four people, including a police officer, before fatally shooting himself. The shooting happened Sunday night at a Kum
The Southeastern Conference Tuesday announced that all regular season conference and non-conference competitions are cancelled for the remainder of the 2019-20 athletic year, including all remaining SEC championship events, due to continuing developments related to the coronavirus
In response to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the Arkansas Supreme Court has suspended all in-person proceedings in all appellate, circuit and district courts — subject to exceptions — effective Wednesday through Friday, April 3. The Court issued its
:cmannphoto/iStock(NEW YORK) — As health officials race to contain the spread of the coronavirus, NBA players from across the country are opening their wallets to assist stadium workers now forced to stay home. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver
@cassie_stephenz/Instagram(NEW YORK) — An elementary art teacher is bringing creative fun to young students who are out of school during the coronavirus outbreak. “I want to engage kids while they’re sitting at home,” Cassie Stephens, a teacher
University of Texas PressThe coronavirus pandemic has prompted Go-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine to postpone some of the promotional tour dates she scheduled for her new autobiography, All I Ever Wanted: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Memoir, which will
earMUSICDeep Purple recently announced plans to release its 21st studio album, Whoosh!, on June 12, and now some new details about the deluxe versions of the record have been revealed. A limited-edition CD/DVD Mediabook and a two-LP/DVD
ABC/Image Group LANow that people are forced to stay inside, there’s plenty of time to create fun TikTok videos — like the one Mariah Carey has posted in honor of today, St. Patrick’s Day. Mariah decided to
rarrarorro/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The United States, already dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, is also being targeted for cyber attacks and foreign disinformation campaigns, as federal officials feared. Multiple sources confirmed to ABC News in recent days that both
The Arkansas Activities Association has released its All-State teams from the high school basketball season, and 26 area athletes are on the list. The Class 5A teams include three players from Mountain Home. Anna Grace Foreman and
As a precaution to the coronavirus, a pair of local sheriff’s offices are suspending all on-site visitations. The Marion County Law Enforcement Center will not be conducting jail visitation through the front office until further notice. Video
iStock/Lquang2410(OUTER BANKS, N.C.) — Officials in the Outer Banks, along North Carolina’s coastline, instituted an emergency policy Tuesday that barred nonresidents from entering due to coronavirus precautions. Dare County officials emphasized that their order, which went into
Image: A sign informs visitors that the Saint Louis Zoo is temporarily closed to the public to protect against the spread of coronavirus Monday in St. Louis. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Gov. Mike Parson has ordered
KTLO, Classic Hits & The Boot are seeking the public’s input on questions for Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) personnel on the current coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.To submit your question, please visit the KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot
iStock/Gabriele Maljavascript(NEW YORK) — The American Red Cross said they’re now facing a “severe blood shortage,” as blood drives across the country continue to be cancelled as concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic grow. “Right now, the
The Arkansas attorney general’s mobile office has postponed its trip to Searcy County. The office was scheduled to be at the Searcy County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Marshall Wednesday morning, but Attorney General Leslie Rutledge
ABC/Image Group LABlake Shelton is offering hope to the world impacted by COVID-19 in the only way he knows how — by bringing back his mullet. The Voice coach rocked the popular 90s country hairstyle as an up-and-coming country star himself
The Fulton County Courthouse is closed to the public until further notice to combat the spread of coronavirus. According to Fulton County Judge Jim Bicker, residents can conduct some of their business by phone, mail, or email.
dick clark productionsIt was inevitable: The Billboard Music Awards ceremony, which was originally scheduled to take place April 29 in Las Vegas, has now been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. The show, produced by dick clark productions,
ABC/Image Group LAThe hits just keep on coming for Kane Brown. The country superstar has received three new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America. Kane’s self-titled debut album, released in 2016, has been certified two times platinum,
iStock/skyNext(NEW YORK) — As the aviation industry struggles to offset the economic impact of the novel coronavirus, those representing employees on the frontline believe not enough is being done to protect their health. The Transportation Security Administration
Credit: Ross HalfinZZ Top‘s five-show Las Vegas residency that was to have taken place this month at The Venetian Resort’s Venetian Theatre has been postponed because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The Texas trio reports that its
ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard received the ultimate surprise during a recent trip to Africa when his wife Hayley revealed whether they will be having a boy or girl. The couple was on vacation in Kenya earlier this month
iStock/Kwangmoozaa(NEW YORK) — As Americans adjust to daily life amid the coronavirus health emergency, grocers and retailers have assured shoppers that supply will meet demand. Experts recommend against panic buying, but they do have tips on which
While most school districts in Ozark County are on spring break this week, officials are continuing to monitor the coronavirus situation and the potential threat it may have on students and staff. Gainesville and Thornfield have both
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced her March Mobile Office schedule which includes a stop in Searcy County. The mobile office will be in Marshall at the Searcy County Senior Activity & Wellness Center Wednesday morning
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is suspending driver road testing at all locations beginning Tuesday. Superintendent Colonel Eric T. Olson says all road tests are cancelled for the remainder of March. The patrol is monitoring the status
ABC/Image Group LADuring the most recent episode of his weekly Facebook Live show, Inside Studio G, Garth Brooks used his platform to try to ease fans’ worries. Ever the optimist, the superstar singer remarked on how the community of Nashville united
Credit: J.RoseThe upcoming 2020 North American leg of The Rolling Stones‘ No Filter Tour unfortunately has fallen victim to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The British rock legends have announced the postponement of the 15-date trek, which had
:lusia83/iStock(PARIS) — The famed clay courts of Roland-Garros in Paris will not be open on May 20 for the French Open as originally scheduled due to the health risks at play with COVID-19, the tennis tournament organizers
Warner Music Nashville Labelmates Ingrid Andress and Gabby Barrett are making history on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. As both artists claim their spot in the top 10 — Ingrid at number 10 with “More Hearts Than Mine” and Gabby’s “I Hope” sitting in
BMGAmidst all this COVID-19 coronavirus craziness comes some good news: The Pretenders have announced plans to release new studio album titled Hate for Sale on May 1. In conjunction with the announcement, the band also released the
DNY59/iStock(MADISON COUNTY, Idaho) — Lori Vallow Daybell, the Idaho mother whose two children have been missing for nearly six months, is maintaining her innocence regarding the multiple charges she faces, according to a statement from her defense
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban is making the most out of social distancing amid COVID-19 by staging a free online concert for fans. Keith, who was supposed to perform at the Rodeo Houston on Monday night, March 16, made
Capitol Records NashvilleCOVID-19 has put the Hot Country Knights‘ upcoming spring tour on pause. The 90s-themed country band led by Dierks Bentley was originally scheduled to bring their One Knight Stand Tour across the country in April, but like countless
Frederick M. Brown/Getty ImagesLike every other artist who planned to be on the road this month and next, Melissa Etheridge has had to postpone her tour dates, so she’s going online to bring fans some live music
Credit: David RiceLast year, Heart‘s Nancy Wilson teamed up with acclaimed Austin, Texas-based guitarist Eric Tessmer to record a series of cover tunes, and now the first track of the collaboration, a rendition of Depeche Mode‘s 1990
Comstock/ThinkstockSeventeen years ago today, this Grammy-winning trio and biggest-selling country group in the U.S. was banned from dozens of U.S. country radio stations, one week after they spoke out against then-President George Bush and the impending Iraq War
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Two more Arkansas casinos are closing temporarily because of concerns about the coronavirus. Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis and Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff say they are temporarily closing their
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traveler1116/iStock(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — The fastest two minutes in sports will have to wait until the fall. Churchill Downs announced that the 146th Kentucky Derby will be rescheduled from May 2 to Sept. 5. “Throughout the rapid development
damircudic/iStock(NEW YORK) — As the coronavirus has prompted the sudden cancellation of classes for 37 million (and counting) students across the nation, one Georgia school district has already launched its first foray into tele-schooling, providing students with
Allen Kee / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Tom Brady is leaving the New England Patriots, the star quarterback announced in a statement Tuesday morning. “I don’t know what my football future holds, but it is time for
Officials from Baxter Regional Medical Center provided another update on coronavirus Tuesday morning. Hospital CEO Ron Peterson, Dr. Greg Elders and Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free took part in the interview. Listen: right-click to download mp3 WebReadyTM Powered
Staff at the Van Matre Senior Activity and Wellness Center is taking precautions due to the coronavirus. The senior center will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday, and several of its services will be suspended for
Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Officials in the U.S. intelligence community are used to hunkering down in bunkers and windowless vaults during times of international crisis, but the novel coronavirus threatens a workforce
Samara Heisz/iStock(NEW YORK) — Major cities are shutting down restaurants, bars, gyms and schools to try to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has killed at least 85 people in the United States. There are
ABC/Mark LevineAs restaurants, bars and other venues shutter in attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, the resulting closures have left many hourly workers in the lurch. Luckily, those employed by Dierks Bentley‘s famed Whiskey Row bar in Nashville can
ABC/Image Group LA Ironically, Kane Brown is spending his second week atop the country chart with “Homesick,” at a time when lots of Americans find themselves AT home — sometime against their will — in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. When
Credit: dhlovelifeWith so many of us hunkering down at home because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, Neil Young has announced that he’ll treat fans to a streaming performance “from [his] fireplace,” which he says will be filmed
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBobby Bare has released “The Day All the Yes Men Said No” off his upcoming album, Great American Saturday Night. The project finds Bobby covering 13 songs that were written or co-written by acclaimed poet and author Shel Silverstein. It will
Several counties in North Central Arkansas are being affected by courts cancelling due to COVID-19. Baxter County District Court Judge Jason Duffy has announced all appearances set for the next three weeks in his court will be
Mayor Hillrey Adams has announced the City of Mountain Home will continue to provide all services and support to its citizens during the current COVID-19 crisis.Adams says the city’s No. 1 priority is the safety of the
Several counties in North Central Arkansas are being affected by courts cancelling due to COVID-19. Baxter County District Court Judge Jason Duffy has announced all appearances set for the next three weeks in his court will be
The Gassville City Council’s regular March session is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6. The lone item of unfinished business is flooring maintenance quotes for the community center and the fire department. Under new business the council
The Norfork City Council will move through a fairly light agenda for its regular March session Tuesday evening at 6:30. The council’s two items of unfinished business include city banners and a memorial. The lone item of
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The first case of coronavirus has been announced in St. Louis, bringing the total number of cases in Missouri up to seven. St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson announced Monday that someone in
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Chris Jones. That raises the possibility that the Pro Bowl defensive tackle will remain with the Super Bowl champions for at
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) and NEXT, Powered by NAEC are taking preventative measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19.Beginning Tuesday, NAEC lobbies in Salem, Mountain Home and Ash Flat, as well as the Salem office’s
Roberto Finizio; Eagle Rock EntertainmentThe 2019 documentary Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, which features new interview footage with Carlos Santana and other top musicians, will be released as a two-DVD set and a Blu-ray/DVD package on
The Arkansas Activities Association will implement a dead period for all of its member schools due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. Starting Tuesday, coaches will be prohibited from engaging in activities involving student athletes, including practice,
ABC/Image Group LAAnother country music festival has been postponed due to COVID-19. Tortuga Music Festival will move from April to October. The Florida-based festival, which was originally scheduled to take place April 17-19, will now take over
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Little Rock’s mayor has introduced a curfew as part of efforts to curb the new coronavirus as the number of infections in the state continues to rise.Mayor Frank Scott says the curfew
With the focus of information during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on controlling transmission and protecting those most vulnerable to the illness, there remains a segment of the population that isn’t drawing much focus. Thus far, the virus seems
ABC/Image Group LAWarner Music Nashville and its artists are banning together to help those affected by the tornado that struck Nashville two weeks ago. The country music label has selected 21 songs from its artist roster for
ABC/Image Group LAReba McEntire has announced that she and her family are postponing their mother’s funeral. Reba’s mother, Jacqueline McEntire, passed away on Saturday, March 14, at the age of 93. The singer turned to social media on Monday
