FORT SMITH (AP) – A 22-year-old Fort Smith woman has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the beating death of a former long-time substitute teacher. Taylor Cynthia Elkins was sentenced
U.S. Navy(NEW YORK) — The U.S. Navy is set to announce Monday that a future aircraft carrier will be the first named in honor of an African American. The ship will be named in honor of Doris
ABC News(NEW YORK) — January is in full swing in the eastern half of the United States where temperatures and wind chills are below zero in the Northern Plains and New England. The arctic air spills all
kali9/iStock(SAN ANTONIO, Texas) — Two people are dead and five injured after a person opened fire “indiscriminately” at a San Antonio bar Sunday night. The San Antonio Police Department responded to a shooting at a bar called
Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesMadonna was forced on Sunday to cancel another concert during her Madame X Tour. “Thank you again Lisbon! Sorry I had to cancel tonight,” wrote the 61-year-old on Instagram hours before the show was to take place. “I must
Courtesy Light of Day FoundationThe 20th anniversary of the Light of Day Winterfest was made even more special when Bruce Springsteen appeared as a surprise guest performer after a five year absence. Light of Day Winterfest, put on by
Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalIt was quite a week for Lady Antebellum. On Monday, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood marked their tenth number one, “What If I Never Get over You.” By Friday, they
Estate of Keith Morris/RedfernsT. Rex will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year after being eligible for the honor since 1994. Soul singer Gloria Jones, the late Marc Bolan girlfriend and mother
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockIn case you missed it, Aaron Watson was officially inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame last week. He’s in good company: George Strait, Willie Nelson and Robert Earl Keen are all also Hall of Famers. Montana native Stephanie Quayle is teaming up with
Berwyn Police Department(CHICAGO) — An off-duty police officer was killed as he sat in the passenger seat of a vehicle driven by an intoxicated woman who slammed into the back of a box truck that had crashed
Нина Дроздова/iStock(FRESNO, Calif.) — A 56-year-old woman who was running across the street to get food for her family has died after being struck and killed by two cars in a tragic accident. Laura Bryant was in
katifcam/iStock(HICKORY GROVE, S.C.) — A vicious pitbull attack on a 71-year-old woman who was looking after 14 dogs at a family member’s property may have accidentally revealed an illegal dog fighting ring. The incident occurred on Saturday,
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Alexis Tolefree scored a career-high 25 points, Amber Ramirez added 18 points, and No. 23 Arkansas beat Vanderbilt 100-66 on Sunday. Tolefree was 9-of-14 shooting including 5 of 10 from 3-point range and
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) With his best imitation of a tightrope walker, Patrick Mahomes high-wired the Kansas City Chiefs into their first Super Bowl since 1970. Oh sure, Mahomes did his usual superb job passing, but it was
ST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty plans to continue following the advice Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson gave him. “To be on the attack consistently,” the 24-year-old Flaherty said Sunday at the Cardinals Winter
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) Arkansas prison officials said Sunday that a state prison inmate has died after being found hanging in his cell. The state Department of Correction said in a news release that David Shabazz, 53, was
Easyturn/iStock(PALO ALTO, Calif.) — An investigation is underway at Stanford University in Northern California to determine how a sophomore died inside an on-campus fraternity house, authorities said. A preliminary investigation into the male student’s death found no
oska25/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — Two horses were euthanized at Santa Anita Park, the famed Southern California horse racing track that gained notoriety last year for the deaths of dozens of horses. A 5-year-old gelding named Uncontainable was euthanized
MattGush/iStock(HOUSTON) — A 38-year-old man is in critical condition after his own stepfather allegedly shot him during a dispute in their home. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when police responded to a call in Harris County,
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Alerts remain in place this morning across several states from Wisconsin to Maine. While some of these alerts will expire early this morning, many will remain in place throughout the day due to
Chris Graythen/Getty Images(NEW ORLEANS) — A New Orleans security officer who filed a complaint against Cleveland Brown’s wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. for allegedly slapping him on the buttocks has decided not to pursue the charges. The
Mark Wilson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vazquez dismissed the island’s director of emergency management after a warehouse was discovered with supplies dating back to Hurricane Maria. Video published Saturday showed a warehouse in the
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Prison inmate’s sentence extended Pedestrian injured, dog killed when hit by vehicle in Cotter 2 Marion County officers injured while restraining female inmate Shouting
Today I’d like to discuss my decision to allow a limited number of refugees to relocate legally in Arkansas after they have been vetted and cleared by agencies of the United States. The refugees are coming here
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) – An Arkansas man has been convicted of killing the father of an Oklahoma county sheriff. Ricky Rainwater, 45, of Fort Smith was convicted Friday of second-degree murder and first-degree robbery in the September
The Mountain Home High School wrestling team ended with a successful weekend at Berryville winning the Bobcat Winter Blowout. The Bombers took the victory by finishing seven points ahead of runner-up Har-Ber from Springdale. Mountain View took
The Mountain Home High School swim teams competed in a meet at Batesville on Saturday. The Lady Bombers ended up winning the meet. Olivia Wham won the 100-yard backstroke in state time, and Sierra Trogdon won the
There was plenty of basketball on Saturday. as the Izard County Invitational Tournament began at Calico Rock. Both of the host teams on the high school level ended up getting eliminated by Cave City. The Lady Pirates
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Nick Richards and No. 10 Kentucky could have wilted after coach John Calipari was ejected in the second half. They had another idea. Richards had 17 points and nine rebounds, and the 10th-ranked
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Alabama made 3-pointers early, overcame foul trouble late and took advantage of Missouri’s shooting struggles everywhere but the free throw line. John Petty scored 20 points and Alex Reese and Jaden Shackelford each
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) – Marquis Eaton scored 20 points and in the final 97 seconds made six free throws and blocked a shot as Arkansas State came from behind to clip Coastal Carolina 80-75 on Saturday. Eaton
BOONE, N.C. (AP) – Jovan Stulic finished with 18 points, Nikola Maric scored a season-high 17 off the bench and Little Rock breezed to a 73-57 victory over Appalachian State on Saturday. Stulic knocked down 6 of
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) – Elvis Harvey Jr. scored a career-high 24 points as Nicholls State defeated Central Arkansas in a come-from-behind 79-72 win on Saturday. Harvey was 8-for-10 shooting as the Colonels (12-7, 6-2 Southland) rebounded from
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Ahsante Shivers tossed in 18 points and freshman Damiree Burns came off the bench to score 16 as Southern cruised to a 75-56 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday. Burns scored 11
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) – Isiaih Mosley had a season-high 23 points as Missouri State defeated Evansville 68-58 on Saturday. Keandre Cook had 19 points for Missouri State (9-10, 3-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Gaige Prim added 12 points.
Photo: Edward Everett Call III Reading or sending a text message while driving caused a Cotter man to get much more than a traffic ticket. Thirty-one-year-old Edward Everett Call III wound up facing a number of drug
While the remains found in Douglas County earlier this week are believed to be those of an Ozark County man, law enforcement in two counties is continuing to ask for the public’s health in locating two other
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mountain Home Project Office is offering 50 fish cover permits on a first-come, first-served basis for Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes. The permits are available at the Mountain Home Project Office,
Photo: Gov. Asa Hutchinson presented Ruby Kate Chitsey of Harrison with a certificate of recognition for her service to Arkansas seniors. The efforts of a 12-year-old Harrison girl in behalf of American seniors were recognized last week
Richard Taffner of Gassville is among those in the latest round of appointments from Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Taffner has been appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians. He is an epidemiologist with the Arkansas Department
Another government entity is announcing its closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Arkansas Department of Human Services’ Baxter County office in Mountain Home will be closed Monday in observance of the holiday. The office will
Photo: Rotary Program Chair Scott Sillence and Christy Graham, AGFC Trout Management Supervisor. Photo: Courtesy Brenda Nelson, MH Rotary PR Chair The Rotary Club of Mountain Home hosted a program from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Pineapple Studio/iStock(NEW YORK) — A Michigan man made a shocking discovery inside a couch he purchased from a thrift store for just $35: an extra $43,000. Howard Kirby purchased a couch from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(BALTIMORE) — Days after Baltimore City’s State Attorney Marilyn Mosby rallied around a fellow top prosecutor to speak out about the racially charged attacks they have experienced while in office, she received a 60-second voicemail
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A major storm has now slammed the Northeast Saturday afternoon after battering the western states and the Midwest. Yesterday, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort in Northern California received 25 inches of snow within 24
Jetlinerimages/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — A Delta Airlines flight that dumped 15,000 gallons of jet fuel onto multiple people, schools and buildings in the Los Angeles area during an emergency landing is facing a civil lawsuit and violations. Four
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Friday’s games: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Philadelphia 100 Chicago 89 Final Indiana 116 Minnesota 114 Final Toronto 140 Washington 111 Final Memphis 113 Cleveland 109 Final Miami 115 Oklahoma City 108 Final Atlanta 121 San
Mountain Home High School will have its wrestling and swim teams on the road on Saturday. The wrestling teams will head west as they compete in the Berryville Invitational Tournament. Weigh-ins start at 7 a.m., and action
Saturday will begin a busy week of basketball, as Calico Rock hosts the Izard County Invitational Tournament in the Harold Ray Jeffrey Gymnasium. In the junior girls’ games, Mammoth Spring and the host Junior Lady Pirates tip
Mountain Home Christian Academy came away with two wins playing three games against Lighthouse Christian Friday in Springfield. The Eagles grabbed the 53-49 victory in the varsity boys’ game. Caleb Spray led Mountain Home Christian with 20
The Arkansas Razorbacks will close out their two-game home stand against one of the traditional powers in college basketball. The Hogs will welcome 10th-ranked Kentucky to Fayetteville on Saturday. Arkansas is 14-2 on the season and 3-1
Missouri is looking for a more successful road trip than its previous one. The Tigers will be in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, as they meet Alabama. Mizzou is 9-7 on the year and 1-3 in the SEC. The
Photo: Dakota Frasier A 24-year-old woman made an emotional appeal for mercy during an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Thursday. Dakota Frasier, whose last listed address was in Theodosia, is charged with breaking into three homes and
Photo: Shawn Cone A former Mountain Home resident who faces murder charges in Craighead County was moved to the Arkansas Department of Correction Friday. In committing crimes in Jonesboro, including the alleged murder of 50-year-old Alissa Reynolds
The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved bids for improvements to roadways in Baxter and Marion counties, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation officials. In Baxter County, the project will resurface approximately .6 miles of State Highway
Photos: William Thomas Stanton and Codi Elizabeth Stanton An Izard County couple made their first appearance in circuit court earlier this week on drug-related charges. According to the probable cause affidavits in the case, William Thomas Stanton
A few local businesses and government entities have announced their closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Baxter County offices will be closed on Monday. The offices will re-open Tuesday for regular hours. Gassville City Hall
Photo: Sgt. Michael Stephen Sr. Sergeant Michael Stephen Sr. Words cannot express the feelings that come up every time I think, see or hear those words. Feelings of love, joy, hate, anger, laughter, sadness and every other
Both of Mountain Home High School basketball teams had a successful night, as they hosted Paragould for their first conference games at home. The Lady Bombers were able to hold off a comeback to edge out the
The Mountain Home High School swim teams both ended up in third place Thursday in a meet at Hendrix College. Both of Conway’s teams won the meet, and Springdale finished second. Maddie Pace led the Lady Bombers
Gabby Walker took a bounce pass at the baseline and scored a left-handed layup as the clock was winding down, leading Southern Illinois to a 70-68 victory over No. 19 Missouri State on Friday night. Southern Illinois
Credit: Randall SlavinMatchbox Twenty are celebrating 2020 by hitting the road for an extensive summer tour. In a new video promoting the trek, the guys look back on their early days, when they were just another band
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesFollowing the January 10 announcement of Rush drummer Neil Peart‘s death, streams of the Canadian prog-rock trio’s songs experienced a huge surge in the U.S., according to reports from Nielsen Music/MRC Data. During the period
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A company tested the integrity of a segment of pipeline that has been idle since it ruptured in 2013, spilling 5,000 barrels of crude oil in a Arkansas neighborhood and causing more
Photo: Courtesy arkansasonline.com LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A state commission has approved nearly $9 million in funding to repair levees that were damaged by record flooding last year. The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved the $8.8
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) – A 28-year-old man was sentenced to 34 years in prison for killing a woman who was a witness in a murder case against him. Michael Dumas was sentenced Friday for second-degree murder, assault
NEW FLORENCE, Mo. (AP) – Two people are charged with murder in the death of a mid-Missouri snake breeder. Michael Humphrey, of Jefferson City, and Lynlee Renick, of New Florence are charged with first-degree murder and armed
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The attorney for a police officer fired for fatally shooting a black motorist asked an Arkansas judge Friday to hold Little Rock’s mayor and police chief in contempt, saying they haven’t fully
Courtesy Humphrey Family(PHOENIX) — A 19-year-old Phoenix man ended up in a local hospital after he was aggressively taken into custody by police who said they mistook him for his older brother. Dion Humphrey was arrested on
Scott Heins/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement slammed New York City’s leaders and their sanctuary city policies at a news conference Friday following the arrest of an undocumented immigrant
Three people were injured in a head-on collision Wednesday afternoon on State Highway 5 north of Mountain View in the Livingston Creek area. Stone County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Zack Alexander says 78-year-old Iva Moss was traveling
ParlophoneThe second installment of a six-song digital EP of rare David Bowie recordings called David Bowie Is It Any Wonder? was released today via streaming services. The EP is being issued one track each week through February
33ft/iStock(SAN FRANCISCO) — The San Francisco Giants announced that Alyssa Nakken will be an assistant on the coaching staff, officially making her the first female coach in Major League Baseball history. Nakken, a four-time Academic All American
ChiccoDodiFC/iStock(LAKE TAHOE, Calif.) — One skier is dead and another is seriously hurt from an avalanche at a Northern California ski resort, officials said Friday. When crews responded to an advanced ski area at Alpine Meadows Ski
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The Baxter County Circuit Court jury panel will not need to report for duty Tuesday. According to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, the next day jurors should report is Feb. 3 at 9 a.m. at
Credit: Sebastian SmithMen at Work‘s Colin Hay recently announced dates for a major 2020 U.S. solo tour, and now the singer/songwriter has revealed plans for a charitable aspect to the trek to help raise funds for brushfire
Scott Clarke/ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller never took his health for granted. Entering his tenth NFL season, the seven-time All-Pro has missed just one game since the start of the 2015 season. He
ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line is kicking off 2020 in the studio. The superstar duo posted a series of pictures on Instagram Thursday and by the looks of things, the stint in the studio is proving to be just as
Akashic BooksA new series of illustrated children’s books called LyricPop that are based on the lyrics to select popular songs will launch on June 2. The first installment of the series will feature four books, based on
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The owner of a tourist duck boat that sank in Table Rock Lake, killing 17 people, has settled its final pending lawsuit for an undisclosed amount. Thirty-one lawsuits have been filed against
ABC/Image Group LAIt may only be January, but summer 2020 is already heating up for T-Mobile customers looking for tickets to country concerts this year. The mobile brand announced a three-day pre-sale for the 2020 Country Megaticket,
Kuzma/iStock(NEW YORK) — Twelve New Yorkers have been chosen to sit in judgment of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein at his rape and sexual assault trial. The jury selected consists of seven men and five women. Six of
Warner Music NashvilleHot on the heels of a massive breakout year, Ashley McBryde has shared plans to release her sophomore album, Never Will. The new record is due out on April 3, and will feature the same fiery attitude Ashley brought
Big Machine Label GroupAhead of the release of her forthcoming self-titled sophomore album, Carly Pearce is revealing another piece of the big picture. She shared “Heart’s Going Out of its Mind,” the album’s sixth track, on Friday. The song,
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Michelle Obama kicked off her 56th birthday Friday with a sweet message from her husband, former President Barack Obama. “In every scene, you are my star,” Obama wrote to his wife on Twitter.
David McClister; Alex ArroyoCheap Trick and Gloria Gaynor are part of the entertainment lineup for a special after-party event that will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in L.A., immediately following the 62nd Annual Grammy
Comstock/ThinkstockToday, one of country’s pioneering female artists is celebrating her 34th anniversary of becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Reba McEntire. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Catherine Powell, Warner Music NashvilleIn their seven years as a duo, Dan + Shay have achieved worldwide success, and now they’ve got the accolades to prove it. The pair have been nominated for International Artist Achievement Award at the 2020
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A major storm continues to march east Friday morning with alerts issued across the country from California to Massachusetts. The storm brought several feet of snow from Washington state to the California mountains
Massachusetts State Police(BRIMFIELD, Mass.) — Benny Correa and his wife Amanda Disley were driving home from dinner with their family on Wednesday night when they spotted a familiar-looking car on the road near Brimfield, Mass. A dark
artisteer/iStock(NEW YORK) — This weekend, the final four NFL teams will battle for their chance at the Super Bowl. The Tennessee Titans will take on the Kansas City Chiefs to play the winner of the Green Bay
Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock(OCEANSIDE, Calif.) — A former Marine has been arrested for the murder of a teenage girl whose body was discovered in a rural field in California about three months ago. On the morning of Oct. 22, 16-year-old
Fredrick Hampton, 50, is seen in this photo provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) — Alabama police have issued an arrest warrant for a registered sex offender who authorities say may have been involved in
A mixture of rain and freezing rain is affecting most of the Twin Lakes Area Friday morning. The precipitation started during the early morning hours and has prompted a winter weather advisory to be issued for most
duha127/iStock(NEW YORK) — The acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is expected to speak out against New York City’s controversial sanctuary policy amid an ongoing dispute between city and federal officials over the sexual assault
ABC/Image Group LAOne radio station’s reply to a confused listener drew Kacey Musgraves and Kelsea Bellerini‘s frustration on Thursday. The station in question: 98 KCQ in Saginaw, Michigan. When a country fan asked if stations could get fined for playing two female artists
Photo: © Elliott Landy 1969/Magnolia PicturesAn official trailer for the new documentary Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band has debuted online. The two-and-a-half-minute preview features brief interview snippets with Robertson, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, The
Courtesy of Live NationThis summer, The Scorpions will rock Las Vegas like a hurricane. The German heavy-metal legends have scheduled a residency dubbed “Sin City Nights” that will take place at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort
ABC/Image Group LADustin Lynch invites you to experience Tullahoma this weekend. This time, the Tennessee-born hitmaker’s not talking about his hometown, but his fourth album, which is out today. For Tullahoma, the “Small Town Boy” took many of his cues from
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMargo Price dropped “Stone Me,” her first new song in over two years, on Thursday. The singer debuted the song, which she co-wrote with her husband and fellow artist Jeremy Ivey, on an episode of TBS’ Full Frontal With
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPhoenix 121, New York 98Milwaukee 128, Boston 123New Orleans 138, Utah 132 — OTL.A. Clippers 122, Orlando 95 Denver 134, Golden State 131 — OTNATIONAL
Photo: Steve Ary A man who has rebuilt three football programs in Missouri is the new head coach at Mountain Home High School. The Mountain Home School Board approved the hiring of Steve Ary on Thursday night
The Mountain Home School Board moved forward with plans to replace the roof at the junior high building during its regular January meeting Thursday night by approving a contract with Modus Studio out of Fayetteville for architectural
Sheriff Jack Yancey Former Sheriff Jack Yancey has returned to the role of chief law enforcement officer for Izard County. Yancey was appointed by the Izard County Quorum Court Thursday night to fill the remainder of Sheriff
A former Newton County resident, 27-year-old Daniel Cates, has been arrested and charged with a Class Y felony count of rape. Class Y felonies are the most serious classification of crime in Arkansas not punishable by death.
High school basketball makes up the local Friday schedule, as Mountain Home will have its first home games of conference play. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will welcome Paragould to the Twin Lakes Area. Mountain Home’s girls
On the bowling lanes Thursday, the Mountain Home High School teams won both matches against county rival Norfork at Driftwood Lanes. In boys’ action, the Bombers prevailed 8-5. Hunter Bahr unleashed a 276 game, Devon Lee rolled
It was a rough night for the Mountain Home Junior High basketball teams, as they dropped three of four games at Paragould. The Junior Bombers fell by a score of 34-25. Colby Lockhart led the scoring with
BOONE, N.C. – For the second-straight game, the Arkansas State men’s basketball team played an extra five minutes, but the Red Wolves came up short in an 83-80 overtime decision at Appalachian State Thursday at the Holmes
JONESBORO, Ark. – A season-best shooting night that featured four double-figure scorers propelled Arkansas State to its fourth straight victory Thursday night, defeating Appalachian State 76-58 at First National Bank Arena. The Red Wolves (7-9, 4-1 SBC)
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) – Jaizec Lottie had 17 points to lead five Arkansas-Little Rock players in double figures as the Trojans beat Coastal Carolina 71-55 on Thursday night. Nikola Maric added 13 points for the Trojans. Ruot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Republican Gov. Mike Parson says he’ll fight efforts to expand the number of people eligible for government health care in Missouri. Parson told The Associated Press on Thursday that the state cannot
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — Paramedic Scott Lazar, a 16-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, is used to treating the same person, sometimes on the same day, on Skid Row. “Deja vu, yeah, it’s every day down
George Pimentel/WireImageElton John and Bernie Taupin‘s partnership has lasted more than 50 years, even though they never write their songs together. Bernie writes the lyrics and then hands them off to Elton — which is why Taupin
Photo: Casey Dillan Lawson A 19-year-old rural Mountain Home man who allegedly assaulted his mother, leaving her with serious injuries, made an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. The court entered a not guilty plea on
The Arkansas Activities Association has announced the hosts for upcoming state tournaments this winter and spring, and a few area schools were able to get the winning bids. Mountain Home was awarded the Class 5A State Tournaments
Vito Palmisano/iStock(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will purchase 20,000 acres of wetlands in the Everglades in an effort to save the area from oil drilling, the governor announced. It was the largest wetland
The number of felony counts of distributing, possessing or viewing of matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child has increased to 56 against a Fulton County man. In late December, Fulton County authorities arrested 58-year-old Ron
Bytmonas/iStock(WASHINGTON) — More guns were found and detained from passengers or in carry-on bags at airport security checkpoints across the United States in 2019 than recorded in agency history, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The agency
designer491(PRESCOTT, Ariz.) — A 15-year-old boy whose parents both died has been threatened with eviction from his grandparents’ house by their homeowners’ association, as the home is located in an age-restricted community for people over the age
L-R: Mike Brown, Steve Martin Caro, Tom Finn, George Cameron, Rick Brand of The Left Banke; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesSteve Martin Caro, founding lead singer of the 1960s baroque-pop act The Left Banke, died Tuesday at the
Jay Trevino, Warner Music NashvilleFormer rodeo bull rider and country artist Cody Johnson will return to the Houston Livestock and Rodeo in 2020, following his sold-out appearance at last year’s show. Cody became the first independent artist to ever
ABC/Randy HolmesEarlier on Thursday, Stevie Nicks was confirmed as a headliner at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and now comes word that the Fleetwood Mac singer will perform at another big 2020 concert event
simpson33/iStock(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — A South Carolina judge has sentenced a woman to 25 years in prison after she admitted to poisoning her husband by inserting eye drops into his drinking water. Lana Clayton pleaded guilty in a
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Authorities say a gunman has opened fire along a St. Louis County highway and wounded a motorist who crashed into a cable barrier. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Wednesday night shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Two Democratic state senators from Kansas City are leaving to take executive branch jobs. The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointments of Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls to the state Labor and Industrial
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images(NEW ORLEANS) — During a ceremony honoring the 2019 “Teachers of the Year,” one in particular stood out. The honoree from Minnesota, Kelly Holstine, chose to kneel during the national anthem at the NCAA
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville had 194 faculty and staff members who had not complied with a state vaccination directive in response to a campus mumps outbreak, a university official said.Terry Martin,
KINLOCH, Mo. (AP) – A St. Louis man has been charged will fatally shooting another man after getting mad at him about a missing lawn mower and leaf blower. Thirty-six-year-old Antonio Taylor was charged Thursday with first-degree
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) – Two former students have given Oklahoma State University one of its biggest donations ever, $50 million, which the school will spend on agriculture research and the construction of a new building. The contribution
iStock(SPRINGFIELD, Mass.) — Quick-thinking Massachusetts police used a highway construction site to stop the vehicle of a suspected kidnapper and rescue an 11-year-old girl. Charlotte Moccia, of Springfield, was rescued Wednesday night after she was apparently abducted
iStock(NEW YORK) — Authorities in Suffolk County New York released what they called a “significant piece of evidence” on Thursday involving the unsolved Gilgo Beach murders that haunted Long Island nearly a decade ago. Suffolk County Police
Fairfield Police Department(FAIRFIELD, Calif) — A convicted sex offender has been arrested after trying to break into a California woman’s home without any pants as he tried to sneak into the house through the doggy door. The
Chalabala/iStock(BRIDGETON, N.J.) — On a Monday afternoon in September 2019, a 5-year-old girl was playing in a Bridgeton, New Jersey, park with her younger brother while her mother sat in a car nearby with another relative. Within
Marion County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report next week.Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says the next time jury members are to appear is Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
UMG NashvilleLuke Bryan has just shared a huge announcement with his fans: He’s got plans to release his seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here on April 24, 2020. The country superstar didn’t give away too many details
Courtesy of SixthmanLate last year, Lynyrd Skynyrd announced plans to headline a four-day, multi-artist festival called the Lynyrd Skynyrd & Frynds Simple Man Jam: A Family Reunion that will take place August 20-24 in Orlando, Florida, and
33ft/iStock(NEW YORK) — New York Mets manager Carlos Beltran resigned from his position following his implication in Major League Baseball’s sign-stealing scandal, the team announced Thursday. The 42-year-old is the latest member of the 2017 Houston Astros
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStock(NEW YORK) — Three men who allegedly are part of a neo-Nazi group and had discussed attending a pro-gun rally in Virginia next week were arrested and charged with a series of federal gun and immigration crimes
Allen Kee / ESPN Images(NEW ORLEANS) — The New Orleans Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Odell Beckham Jr. on Thursday, alleging the Cleveland Browns wide receiver committed “a simple battery” at the College Football Playoff
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris will represent the country genre at the 2020 Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City, which features a lineup of over 65 artists. Now in its 10th year, the festival will return to
ABC/Image Group LAGreen Day has dropped a new song called “Oh Yeah!,” which will appear on the band’s upcoming album, Father of All… The track samples Joan Jett‘s vocals from her 1981 song “Do You Wanna Touch
smolaw11/iStock(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is set to issue new guidance on Thursday asserting a First Amendment right of students to pray in public schools across the United States. “President Trump is committed to making sure that
Courtesy of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival The lineup for the 2020 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been unveiled and, as expected, The Who is among the artists set to headline this year’s extravaganza,
ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion are hitting the road this summer, and they’re taking a stacked lineup of opening acts with them. Carly Pearce and Dustin Lynch are joining the band for several U.S. dates in 2020. According to Old Dominion frontman Matthew Ramsey,
ABC/Mitch HaasethDan + Shay are among the newest acts to be added to the lineup for the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest. The star-studded, three-day event will take place at Miami’s waterfront AmericanAirlines Arena. It kicks off
Courtesy of Live NationAfter touring the U.S. together in 2016, Steely Dan and Steve Winwood are teaming up for a new joint stateside trek that will take place this June and July. The “Earth After Hours” tour
Comstock/Thinkstock Five years ago this week, Capitol Nashville released the debut album by Jon Pardi. Can you recall its title? ANSWER: Write You a Song. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Amid the historic impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump on Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other congressional leaders paused the partisan battle to honor former New Orleans Saints
Robby Klein, BMLGReba McEntire is headed to the small screen next month. The country icon and 2020 Grammy Awards nominee has a guest spot in a February episode of Young Sheldon, the spin-off prequel to hit sitcom The Big Bang
ABC/Heidi Gutman Mariah Carey, Eurythmics, The Isley Brothers, Steve Miller and Pharrell Williams are among the artists who’ll be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this June in New York City. Mariah is the most successful
Courtney Wild is seen here holding a photo of her younger self. Courtney Wild is seen here holding a photo of her younger self. – (ABC News)(MIAMI) — For more than a decade, Courtney Wild, a survivor
Lee County Sheriff’s Office(SMITHS STATION, Ala.) — Five children have been removed from their home after it was discovered that their mother and grandparents had allegedly kept them locked in cages for an undetermined amount of time.
mkirarslan/iStock(RENO, Nev.) — City officials in Reno, Nevada, have warned residents who see pigeons wearing hats that there’s more than meets the eye. “While quirky or fun, it’s still inhumane,” City Manager Sabra Newby, who posted the
Matheus Obst/iStock(NEWARK, N.J.) — A United Airlines flight from Newark to Los Angeles was forced to return to the airport minutes after takeoff due to a mechanical problem that apparently resulted in flames shooting from one of
robertcicchetti/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Two men have been sentenced to prison in the United States for conducting surveillance on behalf of Iran’s government. Ahmadreza Mohammadi-Doostdar, 39, a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen, and Majid Ghorbani, 60, an Iranian citizen and resident
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The major storm that we have been talking about for days is here — it hit the Pacific Northwest Wednesday with 1 to 2 feet of snow and wind gusts to more than
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Kelsea Ballerini‘s featured on a new version of “If We Never Met” by pop singer/songwriter John K, which comes out on Friday. CMA New Artist of the Year Ashley McBryde‘s set to perform on The Tonight Show with
Capitol Nashville Little Big Town‘s ninth studio album, Nightfall, arrives on Friday, bringing with it the band’s Grammy-nominated “The Daughters,” as well as its lead single, “Over Drinking.” You can expect many more shades of Nightfall on the thirteen-track collection, Karen Fairchild teases. “I think all
Courtesy of Live NationA new promo video featuring members of Def Leppard talking about the band’s upcoming U.S. summer trek with Mötley Crüe, Poison and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts has premiered online exclusively at LiveNation.com. The
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPhiladelphia 117, Brooklyn 106Detroit 116, Boston 103Miami 106, San Antonio 100Indiana 104, Minnesota 99Toronto 130, Oklahoma City 121Chicago 115, Washington 106Denver 100, Charlotte 86Portland 117,
Remains found in Douglas County are believed to be those of an Ozark County man missing for over one year. Douglas County authorities believe the remains are those of Willis Rex Davidson of Isabella who was last
The Mountain Home City Council is expected to act on the 2020 budget when it meets in regular session Thursday evening at 6.It is anticipated the agenda will be amended Thursday to allow the council to take
Photo: Bradley Troy McNealy A long-simmering domestic dispute in Stone County has led to the arrest of a convicted felon resulting in felony charges of residential burglary, stalking and terroristic threatening. Bond has been set at $50,000.
Photo: Jason Hicks A man already serving time in prison received an additional 10 years during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday. Forty-one-year-old Jason Hicks, who has listed addresses in Lexa, Pine Bluff, Conway
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Volunteer Fair will be held Saturday from 10 until 2 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. Anyone interested in volunteering is invited to attend this
The Mountain Home School Board holds its regular January meeting Thursday night with just a few action items on the agenda. Among the items the board will discuss are a contract for an architect for the replacement
The Cotter School Board is looking at a light agenda for its first meeting of 2020 Thursday evening at 7.The agenda includes a mid-year review and an enrollment report.The meeting will be held in the school’s administration
Mountain Home High School has bowling, wrestling and swimming scheduled for Thursday. Two local schools will meet at Driftwood Lanes for bowling, as Mountain Home goes up against Norfork. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. The Mountain
Basketball is scheduled for Thursday, as four of Mountain Home’s junior high squads will be on the road to meet Paragould. The eighth grade girls’ game tips off at 4:30 followed by the eighth grade boys and
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is reaffirming his support for gun rights. Parson in his Wednesday State of the State address called on lawmakers to increase mental health resources, toughen laws against violent
The Norfork High School bowling teams split their matches at Driftwood Lanes Wednesday against Concord. The Panthers moved to 2-0 on the season with an 11-2 win. Ethan Chapman had games of 225 and 176 and Tyler
FAYETTEVILLE – Jimmy Whitt Jr. scored a career-high 30 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead Arkansas to a 75-55 victory over Vanderbilt Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks improve to 14-2 overall, 3-1 in
SPRINGFIELD Visiting Bradley tied a Missouri State opponent record with 17 3-pointers with seven coming in a key seven-minute stretch late in the game to lead the Braves to a 91-78 comeback win over
New Canaan Police Department(NEW CANAAN, Conn.) — Fotis Dulos, the Connecticut man who is charged with murdering his estranged wife, allegedly had a fraught history of aggression toward her, including chasing her around the house and attempting
Credit: Richard KerrisTodd Rundgren has announced plans for a late-spring U.S. tour that will celebrate his critically acclaimed 1973 album A Wizard, A True Star. Dubbed “The Individualist, A True Star” tour, the trek kicks off with
WABC-TV(NEW YORK) — A Nashville woman filed a $5 million lawsuit against a former New York City police officer who broke into her home, threatened her and yelled racial slurs in the midst of a drunken rage.
BOONVILLE, Mo. (AP) – A Kansas hospital company abruptly closed a central Missouri hospital because of regulatory issues. Pinnacle Regional Hospital announced Wednesday its Boonville hospital would close by the end of the day. The hospital said
Massachusetts State Police(SPRINGFIELD, Mass.) — Police in Massachusetts have issued an Amber Alert for an 11-year-old girl who was apparently abducted after getting off the school bus on Wednesday afternoon. Charlotte Moccia, of Springfield, was forced into
John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images(BOSTON) — Lori Loughlin and her fashion-designer husband rejected a “legitimate approach” to help one of their daughters get into USC, choosing instead to use their wealth to allegedly pursue an
Rebecca O’Donnell/KAIT The day after new charges were filed, the family of slain former Arkansas Sen. Linda Collins released a statement in which they affirmed their faith in authorities. Wednesday’s statement comes on the heels of two
dkfielding/iStock(WASHINGTON) — From the twittersphere to the Supreme Court. “OK boomer” made its way into America’s highest court on Wednesday as the justices were hearing a case on age discrimination. Chief Justice John Roberts uttered the phrase
Credit: Ruben MartinCarlos Santana is known for his interest in exploring spiritual consciousness, and now he’s partnered with California-based cannabis company Left Coast Ventures to develop a line of high-quality cannabis and hemp CBD brands that he
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – An actress charged with fatally stabbing her mother last month in suburban Kansas City told 911 operators and police that her mom was trying to kill her when she took away the
Zach Gibson/Getty Images(RICHMOND, Va.) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued a state of emergency on Wednesday that bars any weapons from the Richmond’s Capitol Square from Friday to Tuesday, after he received credible intelligence that hate groups
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is pitching a new $100 million rainy day fund for financial emergencies. Parson pitched the plan Wednesday as part of his budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year
WPBF-TV(VERO BEACH, Fla.) — A member of the women’s rowing team at the College of the Holy Cross was killed in a car crash in Florida on Wednesday, officials said. The student was identified as sophomore Grace
Kuzma/iStock(NEW YORK) — A new lawsuit filed Wednesday by the attorney general of the Virgin Islands claims that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked girls to his estate on his private island as recently as 2018, as first reported by
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri in this year’s primary has apologized for incorrectly accusing the incumbent of having a picture of disgraced comedian Bill Cosby under his desk.
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer and an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, finds himself embroiled in a new round of legal trouble after being arrested Tuesday night in California. Already awaiting
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — A man who murdered his stepmother in the 1980s and was released from prison on parole is now accused of killing a second woman, prosecutors said. Timothy Chavira was convicted of first-degree murder for
Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — Two teenagers were sitting in a car with their friends when they were shot dead in a “senseless crime” in Los Angeles, and now authorities are pleading with the public to help find their
Alexandria Sheriff’s Office(ALEXANDRIA, Va.) — A former college student has been charged in an alleged swatting scheme that permeated through the dark web among a group of self-described white supremacists, according to an affidavit. John William Kirby
Courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Florida Georgia Line’s headed back to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this July 4 for a weekend of fun surrounding the Big Machine Vodka 400. Last September, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley played for a crowd of 25,000
Glendale Police Department(GLENDALE, Ariz.) — Father killed while saving daughter in hit-and-runA man was killed when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday night, after pushing his teenage daughter out of the
DavidPrahl/iStock(DALLAS) — A Dallas mother is speaking out after surveillance footage surfaced that shows her 5-year-old daughter being bullied on a school bus. Audrey, who declined to give her last name for privacy reasons, said she reached
Courtesy of Rock Hall of FameWhile Whitney Houston is sadly no longer here to tell us how she might feel about being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the man who made her a
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for blowing up his ex-wife’s car outside a St. Louis home where she and the couple’s teenage son were sleeping.Dean McBaine, 31,
ABC/Image Group LAThis weekend, Garth Brooks takes you deeper into “Dive Bar,” as his new behind-the-scenes special chronicling the music video for his top-fifteen hit premieres on CMT. Garth himself co-directed his first video in a dozen years, which
Courtesy of Blackbird PresentsA star-studded two-night tribute to late blues legend B.B. King will take place February 16-17 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. Among the many artists slated to perform at the concerts,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A 78-year-old Arkansas man has been sentenced to a year of probation after mailing white powder and a threatening letter about slavery reparations to Republican Sen. Tom Cotton’s office in Washington two
Kameleon007/iStock(ATLANTA) — A legal fight could be brewing in Georgia after a General Assembly member introduced a measure to restrict any potential “red-flag” gun laws from being enacted. The bill’s sponsor, Republican state Rep. Ken Pullin, is
Scott Clarke / ESPN Images(BOSTON) — Top executives for the Boston Red Sox addressed the dismissal of manager Alex Cora after he was identified as the ringleader of a sign-stealing scandal as bench coach for the Houston
Photo: (from left) Aiden Burns, Bailey Byrd and Asher Alloway Bailey Byrd, a sixth-grader at Pinkston Middle school, correctly spelled the word duopoly to take first place in the Baxter County Spelling Bee on Wednesday morning at
BMLG/Eli Young BandEli Young Band will kick off their 2020 headlining tour on Valentine’s Day in Denver, Colorado, with Canadian duo High Valley joining them for a handful of dates on the trek. “After taking some time off over the
Michele Crowe/CBSThe Grammy lineup continues to expand. Bonnie Raitt and hip-hop legends Run-DMC are among the artists who have just been added to the list of performers at this year’s Grammy Awards. Raitt will be on hand
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Two candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for an Arkansas House seat that had been held by a civil rights attorney who died last year have advanced to a runoff. Joy Springer
CBSBlake Shelton will sit down for a rare one-on-one interview with Gayle King in the days leading up to the Grammys. Blake’s appearance on The Gayle King Grammy Special will also include a special cameo by his superstar girlfriend, Gwen Stefani. You can
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Republican lawmakers have rolled out a plan that would ask Missouri voters to undo key parts of a legislative redistricting model approved by voters two years ago. A proposed constitutional amendment presented
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Fayetteville’s police chief says the two officers who fatally shot a man who killed a fellow officer can return to duty after an investigation exonerated them. A Fayetteville Police Department internal investigation concluded
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas attorney is suing local officials for denying him access to a courthouse while carrying a handgun. Chris Corbitt, a patent attorney from Conway, filed the complaint last Thursday against Pulaski
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – A University of Central Arkansas police report says a student who fatally struck another student with his vehicle did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Police say 19-year-old
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Authorities are investigating after a 32-year-old school administrator died days after he was found unresponsive in his holding cell at a Kansas City area police station. Police say Terry “TJ” Farmer had
Credit: Clay Patrick McBrideAfter being eligible for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame since 1997, The Doobie Brothers finally will receive the honor this year. In the wake of today’s big news, several of
Broken BowJason Aldean’s extending his We Back Tour into the summer. Brett Young, Mitchell Tenpenny and Dee Jay Silver will join him on the new dates, which kick off July 17 in Toronto, Ontario. The trek is set to wrap September
Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Luke Kuechly was gasping for air. The look in his eyes — fear, panic, not again — was unmistakable, even as they welled with tears. He was still gasping as
Surveillance video shows a home invasion and killing in Cutler Bay, Fla., Nov. 5, 2019. – (FBI)(CULTER BAY, Fla.) — A piece of evidence from a deadly home invasion in Culter Bay, Fla., has brought the FBI
Credit: Allen ClarkGrand Funk Railroad has announced initial dates for a planned 40-date 2020 North American trek dubbed the Some Kind of Wonderful Tour. So far, the veteran rockers have about a dozen confirmed shows on their
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1992, this iconic star and Man in Black was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Can you name him? ANSWER: Johnny Cash. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Missouri State University has picked a former Arkansas coach to lead its football program. A news release from the university Wednesday morning says a news conference to introduce Bobby Petrino as the school’s new head football coach
ABC News(NEW YORK) — On Tuesday, a flash flood emergency in Jackson, Mississippi, brought almost a half a foot of rain to some areas in just a few hours, flooding interstates, streets and neighborhoods and prompting water
Live Nation EntertainmentBon Jovi’s back, and they’re bringing Bryan Adams with them. The band has announced their Bon Jovi 2020 tour, which will kick off June 10 in Tacoma, WA and visit arenas across the country Bryan
Joel Carillet/iStock(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Three fishermen were rescued off the coast of Oregon Tuesday night after their boat flipped over and capsized in waves up to 12 feet high. The incident happened at Coos Bay, Oregon, at
SeanPavonePhoto/iStock(RICHMOND, Va.) — The long-gestating proposal to create an Equal Rights Amendment, or ERA, in the U.S. Constitution could be closer to reality after a Virginia statehouse committee approved a measure Tuesday to bring the amendment to
DanHenson1/iStock(NEW YORK) — Hip hop artist Yo Gotti teamed up with fellow rapper and music mogul Jay-Z to file a federal lawsuit on behalf of 29 Mississippi prisoners who accused state correctional officials of doing little to
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The Doobie Brothers, T. Rex, Whitney Houston and Depeche Mode are among the artists who’ve been chosen for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year,
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A New Jersey high school coach who helped respond to November’s deadly shooting at a high school football game is one of the nominees for an NFL award. Dwayne Savage, the football coach
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONAtlanta 123, Phoenix 110Utah 118, Brooklyn 107Memphis 121, Houston 110Milwaukee 128, New York 102L.A. Clippers 128, Cleveland 103Dallas 124, Golden State 97 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBuffalo
GoodLifeStudio/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — Attorney Michael Avenatti was abruptly taken into federal custody in Los Angeles Tuesday evening, following a day-long disciplinary hearing in which the California State Bar is asking a judge to prevent Avenatti from practicing
ABC/Mark Levine So far, every song Brett Young‘s released has eventually made its way to number one, with his top twenty hit, “Catch,” currently following that path as well. Before the California native started pursuing his career in music, his
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLocash has returned from the Joint Chiefs of Staff 2020 USO Holiday Tour. The duo traveled to Romania and Poland, where they visited with and performed for military members. Kalie Shorr is embarking on her debut headlining tour. The Too
Photo: Terry J. “T.J.” Cranor Shouting at a police officer turned out to be a bad idea for a 37-year-old Gassville man. Terry J. “T.J.” Cranor faces a felony charge of residential burglary, along with misdemeanor charges
Photo: Robert Hayes Dunbar Jr. A Carroll County man, 36-year-old Robert Hayes Dunbar Jr. of Eureka Springs, is being held in the Marion County jail on one felony count of computer child pornography. According to the affidavit,
Throughout the United States, there are over 1,000 community action agencies intended to provide services and opportunities for those with limited means to improve their quality of life. In North Central Arkansas, Ozark Opportunities, Inc., provides services
Photo: Katie Lee Fernandez A trial date has been set for a Mountain Home woman facing a number of major drug and weapons charges.Thirty-three-year-old Katie Lee Fernandez is scheduled to go before a jury in mid-March. She
There is high school bowling scheduled for Wednesday, as Mountain Home will be Jonesboro. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will take part in a Baker tournament starting at 4 p.m. at Hijinx. Elsewhere, Norfork will host Concord
Basketball is included on the local Wednesday schedule, as the Alpena Junior High Tournament will wrap up its opening round. On the boys’ bracket, Flippin and St. Joe tip off at 5 p.m., and Bruno-Pyatt faces Western
There was plenty of high school basketball in the area Tuesday night. In boys’ action: -Izard County cruised past Norfork 70-42. Coby Everett led the way with 27 points and Caleb Faulkner added 21, as the Cougars
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) – Reggie Perry had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead Mississippi State to an easy 72-45 victory over Missouri on Tuesday. Perry has now collected nine double-doubles this season and has 18 for
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas district judge is appealing his removal from the ballot as a candidate for a circuit judge position. KAIT-TV reports that Lawrence County District Judge Adam Weeks filed the appeal Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a decision striking down a central portion of a 2016 voter photo identification law. The court’s 5-2 decision on Tuesday permanently blocks a law that required
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams ended up with mixed results, as they went to Paragould and took on Greene County Tech. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The Lady Bombers picked
Chicago Zoological Society(CHICAGO) — The Chicago Zoological Society has had to euthanize its female African lion at the Brookfield Zoo after she suffered injuries from an accidental fall just two weeks after euthanizing its male African lion
ABC News(ST. LOUIS) — Black elected prosecutors from across the country have come to the defense of St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, saying her federal lawsuit against the city and its police union alleging a coordinated,
wellesenterprises/iStock(NEW YORK) — A former Penn State football player is suing the university, his old coach and a current player for what he described as an orchestrated campaign of hazing that included sexual harassment, threats and physical
Credit: Jen RosensteinKISS has unveiled the initial list of artists that will be joining the band on the 10th annual edition of their KISS Kruise, which runs from October 30 to November 4. Queensryche, Ratt and Fozzy
Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesMeat Loaf has launched a lawsuit against a Texas hotel and the organizers of the Texas Frightmare Weekend convention after he was injured in an onstage fall last May while taking part
iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Bureau of Prisons will make hiring a main priority in the coming year and will also be cutting internet usage for its employees to “limit distractions,” Director Kathy Hawk Sawyer stressed in an internal
iStock(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — A bizarre twist has been uncovered in the case of a woman accused of killing her friend, Linda Collins-Smith, a former Arkansas state senator. Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell, 49, once an aide to Collins-Smith
iStock(LOS ANGELES) — At least 17 children and nine adults have suffered minor injuries, including eye stinging and irritation, after an aircraft dumped fuel over several schools in the Los Angeles area as it prepared for an
Credit: Danny ClinchIf Bruce Springsteen ever finds himself on fire again, he can call on his son Sam to help. The Boss’ 26-year-old son was sworn in as a firefighter in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Tuesday
iStock(SAN FRANCISCO) — A group of homeless mothers who refused to leave a vacant home they were squatting in with their children, were evicted amid the growing homeless crisis in California. The mothers and their children moved
Photo: Rebecca O’Donnell/KAIT LITTLE ROCK (AP) – A woman charged with killing a former Arkansas state lawmaker faced new charges Tuesday alleging that she asked fellow inmates to kill the victim’s ex-husband. Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell, who has
Big Machine RecordsCarly Pearce and Lee Brice‘s duet is ascending the country charts. The pair find themselves in the top 20 on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and Mediabase country chart with “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” Carly wrote the
iStock(PORTLAND) — An Oregon family is speaking out after a so-called sneaker wave hit an off-beach trail on Saturday, sweeping three people out to sea, including the father of two young children. A 7-year-old girl died, a
Island Mercury/UMeThe Allman Brothers Band‘s self-titled debut album was released 50 years ago this past November, so in celebration of the group’s milestone anniversary, a career-spanning box set titled Trouble No More: 50th Anniversary Collection is scheduled
ABC/Image Group LAMultiple country stars will have their recordings inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year. The Recording Academy announced today that 26 recordings will added to the Grammy Hall of Fame, which preserves prominent
Okalossa Department of Corrections(DESTIN, Fla.) — A 14-year-old girl resorted to installing cameras in her bedroom and recording the alleged physical abuse she endured because no one believed her, her mom and police said. The girl provided
Joe Faraoni/ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Six-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman will not compete in the 2020 Olympics. The U.S. gymnast took to Instagram Tuesday to confirm rumors that she will not be competing in her third straight
Emma GoldenChrissy Metz is on the road to officially becoming a country star. Known for her role as Kate Pearson on the NBC drama This is Us, Chrissy has signed a deal with Universal Music Group Nashville, which boasts an artist roster that includes Carrie
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Two Springfield judges whose 25-year-old son is missing in California are offering a $10,000 reward for information that helps find him. Greene County judges Calvin Holden and Margaret Palmietto announced the reward in a video posted online
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Two people, including a teenager from Ozark County, were killed in an accident in Howell County Tuesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 19-year-old Harley W. Collins from Dora and 47-year-old Billy R. Ferris of Caulfield
ABC/Image Group LAChris Young is ready to hit the road again, announcing a series of dates for his 2020 Town Ain’t Big Enough World Tour. The “Raised on Country” singer has established several dates for the first leg of
Courtesy of the Recording AcademyElton John is definitely having a good 2020. On Monday he was nominated for an Oscar, and now one of his classic hits has been announced as an inductee into the 2020 Grammy
asbe/iStock(LANSING, Mich.) — Michigan is exploring the possibility of adding a new driver’s license option for people who identify as non-binary. “The state is exploring the feasibility of adding a non-binary option when we upgrade our technology
Brycia James/iStock(MELBOURNE, Australia) — A professional tennis player competing in an Australian Open qualifying match in Melbourne was forced to retire after she suffered a coughing fit from thick smoke caused by the catastrophic bushfires. Dalila Jakupovic
digicomphoto/iStock(DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill.) — A teenage girl’s murder from 1976 has now been solved thanks to DNA and genetic genealogy and investigators believe her murderer was a serial killer. On the night of Jan. 12, 1976, 16-year-old
ABC/Image Group LAMaddie & Tae are set to cross the country as a headlining act this year. The duo will embark on the Tourist in This Town Tour, visiting a handful of towns across America in the spring.
Courtesy of Dead & CompanyGrateful Dead spinoff group Dead & Company released recordings of three full performances that the band gave during the 2019 edition of its Playing in the Sand concert and vacation event as part of
Credit: Max CraceChristopher Cross released his self-titled debut album 40 years ago last month, and to mark the milestone, the singer/songwriter has announced plans for a 40th anniversary tour in 2020. So far, the trek features 14
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2000, Deana Carter‘s debut album, featuring the classic hit “Strawberry Wine,” was certified five-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Can you guess the title? ANSWER: Did I Shave My Legs for This? Copyright
LPETTET/iStock(PORT CLINTON, Ohio) — Almost four weeks after 14-year-old Harley Dilly disappeared while walking to school, officials in Port Clinton, Ohio, said he has been “recovered.” Dilly left his home on Dec. 20 to go to his
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ABC/Image Group LABrooks & Dunn are hopping back in the saddle. The legendary country duo are set to embark on their first tour in 10 years. The Brooks & Dunn Reboot 2020 Tour, named in honor of their collaborations
TuelekZa/iStock(NEW YORK) — The WNBA announced a game-changing new collective bargaining agreement Tuesday that will offer more pay and maternity leave for its athletes. Announced by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and WNBA Players Association President Nneka Ogwumike,
carlballou/iStock(NEW YORK) — A 22-year-old man has been arrested after pushing his elderly landlord so violently down the front stairs of his building in a dispute over rent that the man died. The incident occurred in the
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Part of the same cold front that brought all the severe weather over the weekend is stalled in the South and brought an EF-1 tornado and winds of 90 mph to South Carolina
kali9/iStock(HOUSTON) — A 16-month-old Texas boy has been found safe after thieves stole an unattended vehicle he had been left sleeping in, while his parents face child abandonment charges. The child had been outside a convenience store
Obtained by ABC News(NEW YORK) — Hate for the Jewish community and law enforcement were the twin motives behind a deadly December attack at a New Jersey kosher supermarket by a pair of suspects who were armed
Dale County Sheriff’s Office(OZARK, Ala.) — Authorities dropped charges against an Alabama man who was accused of killing his wife 30 years ago, saying another man has confessed to the murder. Police in Ozark, Alabama, arrested Jeff
Hillsborough County Sheriff(TAMPA, Fla.) — Authorities in Florida are looking for the person responsible for blowing up a drive-thru ATM in the early morning hours Sunday and taking an unknown amount of cash. The blast occurred at
DNY59/iStock(NEW YORK) — Four months after a fire aboard a dive boat off the coast of Southern California killed 34 passengers, attorneys representing families of those who died say the boat’s owners and captain allowed the deadly
BZA/iStock(DALLAS) — As police announced the arrest of a teenager in a shooting at a high school basketball game in Dallas that injured two people, educators on Monday expressed outrage over a surge in gun violence in
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONNew Orleans 117, Detroit 110 — OTIndiana 101, Philadelphia 95Boston 113, Chicago 101Oklahoma City 117, Minnesota 104Portland 115, Charlotte 112Orlando 114, Sacramento 112L.A. Lakers 128,
Fedorovekb/iStock(GREENVILLE, S.C.) — A man born before World War II even began has been arrested after allegedly robbing a bank in South Carolina while wearing a mask. Police responded to a report of a bank robbery at
PaulBiryukov/iStock(SANDY, Utah) — A man who squeezed in an evening workout found himself in a tight spot when the staff accidentally locked him in for the night. “I am literally locked inside 24 Hour Fitness right now,”
BMLGLady Antebellum earns their tenth number one this week, as “What If I Never Get Over You” rises to the top of the country chart. It’s an encouraging milestone for the Grammy-winning trio, who often find themselves leaving
Credit: Claus GrabkeThe Pretenders‘ Chrissie Hynde lends her vocal talents to a new song by the German blues-rock duo The Picturebooks called “You Can’t Let Go.” The duet is available now as a digital download and via
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMitchell Tenpenny has released the music video for his new song “Anything She Says,” featuring duo Seaforth. Gabby Barrett has released a new song, “Hall of Fame.” It’s inspired by her relationship with her husband, Cade Foehner. High Valley‘s Curtis Rempel and
Josie_Desmarais/iStock(PITTSBURGH) — An Uber driver in Pittsburgh pulled a gun on an allegedly drunk passenger who he claims tried to take control of his car. Robert Gratzmiller said he picked up a couple in the city’s Beechview
A pedestrian was injured, and his dog was killed early Friday evening when they were struck by a vehicle in Cotter. Sixty-four-year-old Dennis Rogers of Cotter was transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center with what was described
Baxter County Library personnel are introducing Forgotten Tales Thursday, a story time for dementia patients and their caregivers.The library’s Adult Programs Coordinator Mariah Hansen says library staff completed training through the Mruk Family Center on Aging at
Photo: Dylan Ozzy Lawyer A Gassville man facing charges stemming from a high-speed pursuit that wound its way through two counties in early July last year appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-six-year-old
