SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Bass Pro Shops is being sued by a Louisiana seafood company that alleges the outdoor retailer did not buy enough alligator meat. Big Pop’s Fresh Louisiana Seafood alleges in a federal lawsuit filed
John ShearerJimmie Allen, Sheryl Crow, Jon Pardi and Scotty McCreery are among the genre-spanning artists teaming up with Musicians on Call (MOC) to give back to our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day. To continue bringing the gift of music to veterans
Michael Reaves/Getty Images for IRONMANBy GENEVIEVE SHAW BROWN, ABC News (PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — It’s a feat few people will ever achieve: finishing the Ironman. For Chris Nikic, who didn’t walk until he was 4 years old,
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – Twenty-eight employees of the election board in one of Missouri’s largest counties have tested positive for the coronavirus in recent weeks, and a director believes they most likely got infected from voters. The
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday proposed a nearly $5.9 billion budget that calls for $50 million in tax cuts, including a tax break for new residents in the state. Hutchinson detailed his
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Marion County Quorum Court originally set for Tuesday evening has been postponed.According to Marion County’s website, the November meeting will be held next Tuesday evening at 6 in the second floor
CMALuke Combs is one of the most nominated artists at the 2020 CMA Awards, and he feels a deep sense of humility in the accomplishments. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the multi chart-topper was asked which award of
Dante Marshall/2020 Wonder Productions, Inc.; Elissa KlineStevie Wonder, Carole King and Gloria Estefan are among the stars who will show their gratitude for nurses this Thanksgiving Day. They’ll be participating in Nurse Heroes Live!, a benefit concert
ABC/Image Group LAFor Miranda Lambert, being nominated for Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards is a little different this year. The country superstar, who will be performing a stripped down rendition of her new single “Settling
Kuzma/iStockBy CHERYL GENDRON and IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (KENOSHA, Wis.) — A 19-year-old in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been charged with illegally providing the weapon allegedly used to kill two people and injure a third at a Black
Two Ozark County teens were transported to a Springfield hospital following a one-vehicle crash in Ozark County Monday that occurred 7 miles east of Ava on Missouri Highway 14.According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 17-year-old Andrew
Wednesday will be Veterans Day, and multiple ceremonies and closures have been announced to mark the occasion. The North Central Arkansas Veterans Council will sponsor the annual Veterans Day Celebration at the Mountain Home Plaza 2000 beginning
Photo: UAMS ICU nurse Elizabeth in her PPE – personal protective equipment. PPE is one of several precautions being taken in the hospital setting to prevent the spread of COVID-19. A study by UAMS researchers has found
Robby KleinGabby Barrett‘s rendition of “I Hope,” featuring Charlie Puth, has officially cracked the top five on the Billboard Hot 100, and set a new record in the process. The pop remix of “I Hope” has jumped from six to
Courtesy of City of HopeCollectible items signed by The Monkees‘ Micky Dolenz, Barry Manilow, Diana Ross and many other celebrities will go up for bid as part of an upcoming auction benefiting the City of Hope medical
Comstock/ThinkstockWhen the CMA Awards debuted in 1967, this multi-decade hit-maker was named the first Entertainer of the Year. He’s known for several number-one songs including “I’ll Hold You in My Heart,” “There’s Been a Change in Me”
Sen. Missy Irvin/Senate.Arkansas.gov The Arkansas Senate made committee assignments and chairs Friday, following last Tuesday’s general election. However, the Arkansas House of Representatives has postponed similar action pending the outcomes of two close elections in the central
The first of three remaining 2020 dates for distributions from the Ozark County Food Pantry is set for Wednesday.The Ozark County Times reports Wednesday’s distribution from the food pantry will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Chan2545/iStockBy BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News(NEW YORK) — On its website, the North Fork Country Club boasts about being the setting of “peace and relaxation, tranquility and togetherness.” But New York state health officials said it was also
MikeMareen/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO and DANIEL MANZO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — 2020 has become a year for the record books for yet another reason. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has now reached 29 named storms, setting a
ABC NewsBy DANIELLE GENET and ANGELINE JANE BERNABE, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Megan Rapinoe is known for leading the U.S. Women’s National soccer team to victory at the 2015 and 2019 Women’s World Cup, but off
ABC NewsBy NIDHI SINGH and WILL LINENDOLL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Emmanuel Acho wants to be a bridge of communication. In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, the former NFL linebacker posted a nine-minute and 27-second
The Mountain Home High School swim teams will get ready to start another season as one team looks to defend its state title. The Bombers and Lady Bombers begin the campaign by competing in a meet at
The Mountain Home High School swim teams will get ready to start another season, as one team looks to defend its state title. The Bombers and Lady Bombers begin the campaign by competing in a meet at
Basketball makes up much of the local Tuesday sports schedule, as the season begins for a pair of Mountain Home’s junior high teams. Both seventh grade squads will welcome Harrison to the Mountain Home Junior High School
Ovidiu Dugulan/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 1.2 million people worldwide. Over 50.4 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — After bringing a foot and a half of rain to southern Florida, Eta has now moved in the southern Gulf of Mexico near Cuba and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStockBy ROSA SANCHEZ, ABC News (LAS VEGAS) — One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting Saturday night at the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
Transportation Security AdministrationBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Transportation Security Administration officials were relieved to discover that a homemade container made out of a PVC pipe was not actually a pipe bomb trying to be
amphotora/iStockBy BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (MARSHALL, Ark.) — An Arkansas police chief has resigned after admitting to authoring several social media posts in which he advocated for violence against “Marxist Democrats.” Lang Holland, who had been the
Photo: Keaton Garrett Seats A Mountain Home man who had a very short argument with the armed owner of an ATV he was allegedly trying to steal appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Nineteen-year-old Keaton Garrett
An ordinance levying millage taxes on cities, the county and school, fire and improvement districts for 2020 highlights the Baxter County Quorum Court’s agenda Tuesday evening at 6. This action is taken annually during the quorum court’s
The Cotter Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Tuesday evening at 7. The meeting will be held at Cotter City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Cotter School Board will meet in a special session Tuesday at 7 p.m. The lone agenda item is an executive session for personnel matters. The meeting will be held in the administration building. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Norfork City Council has a light agenda for its November workshop Tuesday evening at 6:30. The lone agenda item is a resolution for the 2021 budget. The workshop will be held in Norfork City Hall. WebReadyTM
The Lakeview City Council will have a workshop meeting Tuesday morning to work on the 2021 budget. The meeting will begin at 9:30 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUENew England 30, NY Jets 27 Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Hachette BooksLast month, Peter Frampton released a new memoir, Do You Feel Like I Do?, which delves deeply into the guitar great’s roller-coaster life and career. Frampton tells ABC Audio that the most enjoyable part of the
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAshley Gorley was named Songwriter of the Year at the 2020 ASCP Awards. Ashley has written 51 number-one hits, marking the most times any songwriter in any genre has topped the Billboard charts. Ross Copperman was named Songwriter of the
ABC/Alysse GafkjenJust days ahead of the 54th Annual CMA Awards, both Lee Brice and Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard have had to drop out of country music’s most prestigious night, after testing positive for COVID-19. Both nominees were set to perform, but
Courtesy of Rick WakemanExpanded versions of former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman‘s 1999 concept album Return to the Centre of the Earth are expected to be released by Christmas. The record was a sequel to Wakeman’s 1974 concept
iStock/omersukrugoksuBy: MAX GOLEMBO and JULIA JACOBO, ABC News (MIAMI) — Tropical Storm Eta has caused major flooding in Florida after making landfall late Sunday night. The system hit as a strong tropical storm in the Florida Keys
Three people were injured in a head-on collision Monday afternoon just north of Thayer. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred when a pickup truck driven by 31-year-old Amber Hobbs of Cave City crossed
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state
Photo: William Alama Miller Sixteen years after her body was found in a ravine, an arrest has been made in the murder of Rebekah Christian Gould in Izard County.The Izard County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) announced the arrest
The Briarcliff City Council will hold its regular monthly session Tuesday afternoon at 3. The meeting will be held in the Briarcliff Clubhouse. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Big Machine RecordsRascal Flatts‘ Gary LeVox is getting into the Christmas spirit in light of the current times with his new song, “Christmas Will Be Different This Year.” The trio’s frontman has partnered with Grammy-nominated producer Stephan Moccio on the timely song,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas has reported 945 new coronavirus cases while hospitalizations in the state hit another record high, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday. Arkansas had 786 people hospitalized Monday with the virus, up from
Triple Tigers RecordsRussell Dickerson has reclaimed the number one spot on the country charts. The singer has scored his fourth consecutive number one single with “Love You Like I Used To”: It tops the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week.
InterscopeSting fans will have to wait a few more months for the ex-Police frontman’s recently announced Duets compilation, which originally was scheduled to be released on November 27 and now is set to arrive on March 19,
John ShearerMorgan Wallen gives fans a peek at what happened “7 Summers” ago, in the video for his current single. In the eight-minute short film, Morgan plays a pitcher on his hometown high school baseball team, caught between his father’s
John Parra/Getty Images The ongoing saga of Phil Collins and his ex-wife Orianne Cevey gets stranger by the minute. As previously reported, Phil and Orianne — who divorced in 2008 but reunited in 2016 — have been
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas coach Sam Pittman has tested positive for COVID-19 and could miss Saturday’s game at No. 6 Florida. Pittman was tested Sunday as part of the team’s normal protocol and learned Monday morning
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s largest county offered a dire warning to its 1 million residents on Monday: New restrictions will be necessary unless the coronavirus surge is brought under control. St. Louis County already requires face
Curb RecordsLee Brice has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not perform at the CMA Awards on Wednesday. A representative for Lee confirms to ABC Audio that he tested positive for the virus before being onsite for
RyanKing999/iStockBy JULIA JACOBO, ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) — Health officials in Philadelphia are urging people who took to the streets to celebrate President-elect Joe Biden’s apparent win to get tested for COVID-19. Pennsylvania played a crucial role in the
Dove Shore Charles Kelley will perform with Carly Pearce at the 2020 CMA Awards. The Lady A member is stepping in for Lee Brice to perform “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly. Lee tested positive for COVID-19 recently and will not be performing
With the basketball season getting ready to start for Mountain Home, the district is changing its procedures for purchasing tickets. On Monday, the Lady Bomber high school team will host Mountain View for a preseason benefit game
The Thread Shop at Sony MusicIt looks like this year’s holiday season will be a fab one for Beatles fans, thanks to a new series of band-themed merchandise that launched today. The “12 Days of Beatles” celebration
John Shearer Tyler Hubbard has tested positive for COVID-19. The Florida Georgia Line star revealed the news in an Instagram post today, noting that he’s been quarantining on his tour bus outside of his home in Nashville. He announced the news by
Butterfly Records, LLCThe season just got brighter with Dolly Parton‘s new Amazon Music special. The music icon has teamed up with the streaming giant for Dolly Parton’s Comin’ Home for Christmas on November 13. The virtual special, hosted by comedian Leslie
Courtesy of AXS TVA new original AXS TV series called Music’s Greatest Mysteries, which delves into some of the biggest myths, legends and mysteries in music history, will premiere on Sunday, November 15, at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1999, a Mississippi native and country star released her fourth album, Breathe. The project won this artist a Grammy Award for Best Country Album, produced four top-ten hits and was certified 8x Platinum
A Howell County woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol say 21-year-old Hannah M. Russell of Willow Springs was killed when she failed to negotiate a curve and her vehicle
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Myriam Borzee/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 1.2 million people worldwide. Over 50.4 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the
Courtesy Adrian BallingerBy ALEXANDRA SVOKOS, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Emily Harrington was close to the 3,000-foot top of Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan, close to achieving the historic goal she’d spent years working up to, and
Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Arkansas 121,866 total cases (+8,809 from last Monday) 10,934 active cases (+514 from last Monday) 2,085 deaths (+127 from last Monday) Baxter
narvikk/iStockBy BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News(NEW YORK) — New daily COVID-19 cases in the United States hit a record 128,000 on Saturday as multiple states reported the highest number of positive infections since the pandemic began, according to
kali9/iStockBy BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (LAS VEGAS) — A shooting broke out Saturday night at the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, leaving three people wounded, one person of interest in custody and numerous witnesses
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEAtlanta 34, Denver 27Baltimore 24, Indianapolis 10Buffalo 44, Seattle 34Houston 27, Jacksonville 25Kansas City 33, Carolina 31Minnesota 34, Detroit 20NY Giants
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame officially inducted its Class of 2020 over the weekend during a pre-recorded HBO TV special that took the place of the usual live
CMA Heading into Wednesday’s 54th Annual CMA Awards, Ashley McBryde has an impeccable record: she’s taken home every trophy for which she’s ever been nominated. Last year, the Country Music Association named her its New Artist of the Year,
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCassadee Pope is planning a special, Thanksgiving-themed virtual meet-and-greet event for November 19 at 7:30 PM CT. Tickets are available now, and fans are encouraged to come to the event prepared with the top three things
Photo: Joshua Ray Theobald A man listing a Gassville address who made himself at home in one camper and apparently tried out another on a dealer’s lot appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-nine-year-old Joshua Ray
Prescribed burns are being conducted around the Twin Lakes throughout the remainder of the year. Personnel from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mountain Home Project Office and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will conduct the
Two local cities are among the recipients of funding from the Arkansas Department of Transportation for its Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for 2020. The announcement came last week. The Transportation Alternatives Program
The City of Gassville Planning and Zoning Commission will meeting Monday evening at 6.The meeting will be held in the community center at 204 South School Street.Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, a limited number of seats
The postseason begins this week for high school football in Arkansas, and the season will continue for five area teams. Mountain Home will be on the road Friday for its first game in the Class 6A State
Basketball makes up the local Monday sports schedule, as the Mountain Home High School girls will have one more preseason tune-up on their home floor. The Lady Bombers will welcome Mountain View to the Hangar for a
The Mountain Home Planning Commission will decide on two sketch plans during its next meeting Monday at 1 p.m. One is for Big Creek Townhomes, and the other is for the second phase of Olde Orchard off
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Ben Roethlisberger limped around the backfield directing his receivers this way and that, occasionally reaching for a left knee injured during the second-quarter drive while completing every pass and leading the Steelers to
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Patrick Mahomes was just goofing around during a special teams segment of practice when he dreamed up this audacious play in which he’d put himself in motion, then take the snap and
BUFFALO, Mo. (AP) – An extended police chase through several counties ended with the suspect exchanging gunfire with police before he was arrested. The Greene County Sheriff’s office said the chase began around 2 a.m. Saturday in
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Hospitalizations from the coronavirus in Arkansas continued to climb on Sunday, reaching a new one-day record high of 741, state health officials said. The Arkansas Department of Health said 19 more people
spawns/iStockBY: CRISTINA CORUJO, ABC NEWS (WASHINGTON) — As Puerto Ricans voted on Tuesday for their local leaders, there was another decision they had to make: Whether or not the island nation should be admitted as the newest
Petrovich9/iStockBY: BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC NEWS (BOSTON) — An earthquake struck Sunday off the coast of Massachusetts, jolting residents throughout New England, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale struck at
Amanda Edwards/Getty ImagesBY: JUSTIN DOOM AND TROY MCMULLEN, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Alex Trebek, the quick-witted and debonair television host who won over generations of fans at the helm of the popular quiz show “Jeopardy!,” has
ABC NewsBY: DANIEL MANZO, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Eta made landfall early Sunday morning along the south central coast of Cuba with winds of 65 mph. The last named storm to make landfall in
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Local health departments in Missouri don’t have enough staffers to conduct contact training for all of the COVID-19 cases popping up, so they have been prioritizing the ones they try to trace back
A Saturday morning motorcycle accident in Ozark County resulted in moderate injuries to its occupant. Eighteen-year-old Gavin Phelan of Wasola was transported by ambulance to Baxter Regional Medical Center. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Phelan
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. 2 wanted out of Michigan arrested Sex offender moves to area from out of state COVID-19 local Monday numbers: BC sees triple-digit increase in
Photo: Preliminary data shows that young hunters harvested 15,591 deer during the early youth portion of firearms deer season last Saturday and Sunday. Pictured is Tony Peters of Linn, who harvested this buck as part of a
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Feleipe Franks threw three touchdown passes in the second half to lead Arkansas in a 24-13, come-from-behind win against Tennessee on Saturday night. The Razorbacks (3-3, 3-3 Southeastern Conference) trailed 13-0 at halftime
Image: Courtesy of Parler Marshall’s police chief has resigned after reportedly directing threats of violence toward those he labeled as “Marxist Democrats” on social media. In a letter released to the public on Saturday, Marshall Mayor Kevin
Photo: Edgar Stratmann A response to a report of a “suicidal male” has led to his arrest at his residence in the Gamaliel area. Baxter County deputies transported 60-year-old Edgar Stratmann to the detention center after he
Photo: Mary Catherine Tyrone A woman arrested when officers went to her residence looking for other people pled guilty to drug-related charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Fifty-six-year-old Mary Catherine Tyrone was put
Photo: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ $1 million construction project on Norfork Lake at Tecumseh includes rebuilding the roadway, parking lot and boat ramp that were destroyed in the historical 2017 floods. Work on the delayed
Registration is underway at two local churches planning to distribute Thanksgiving meals.Sign-up continues through Monday for boxes of free Thanksgiving meal provisions to be distributed by the First Christian Church in Gainesville. Those who would like to
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) – Elijah Mitchell’s 2-yard touchdown run with 1:13 remaining gave Louisiana-Lafayette a 27-20 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday. Mitchell set up his winning TD on the previous play with a 21-yard run. The
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The record number of people hospitalized in Arkansas with the coronavirus continued to rise Saturday and there are nearly 1,600 newly confirmed or probable virus cases in the state, according to the
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri recorded yet another record increase Saturday in COVID-19 cases, straining hospitals and raising the possibility of another stay-at-home order in the St. Louis area. The 4,559 newly confirmed cases brought the pandemic
Cotter becomes the second local school district in less than 24 hours to announce classrooms will be closed to a portion of its student population. A Saturday post on the district’s Facebook says freshmen, sophomores, juniors and
November is National Adoption Month in Arkansas, and Nov. 21 is National Adoption Day. Today I’d like to share the story of an amazing employee of the Division of Children and Family Services, which is a part
Another local school district will be switching completely to virtual learning for the next three weeks. The Norfork School District announced its classrooms will be closed to on-site learning beginning Monday. The district had announced on Wednesday
Scott Olson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — ABC News can characterize Joe Biden as the apparent winner in Pennsylvania, giving him 273 total electoral votes — a win that makes him president elect. Based on these numbers and those in
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s office said law enforcement authorities are investigating after tracking devices were placed on the vehicles of two administration officials. The devices were found on the vehicles of Drew
The Arkansas Razorback football team will be back at home on Saturday. The Hogs are set to welcome Tennessee to Fayetteville. Arkansas is 2-3 on the season. The Razorbacks suffered an 11-point loss last week at Texas
Arkansas State returns to the road looking to snap its current two-game skid. The Red Wolves will renew one of their oldest rivalries, as they meet Louisiana-Lafayette. A-State is 3-4 on the season and 1-3 in the
The Viola High School basketball teams were able to sweep Rural Special on Friday. The girls’ game ended with the Lady Longhorns beating the Lady Rebels 56-44. Lindsey Browning led Viola with 18 points, A.J. McCandlis scored
Class 1 District 2 South Callaway 29, Paris 14 Class 1 District 3 Windsor 62, Tipton 14 Class 1 District 4 Lockwood/Golden City 35, Cabool 28 Marionville 34, Pierce City 0 Class 1 District 6 Harrisburg 46,
Photo: Ariel Beck A woman caught “cheeking” pills in the Baxter County jail and using them herself or trading them with other inmates in a type of medication swap meet pled guilty to the charges against her
Photo: Vanessa Sheree Berquist A Mountain Home woman who attempted to eat evidence against her while checking into the Baxter County Detention Center will now be headed to prison. Forty-six-year-old Vanessa Sheree Berquist entered a guilty plea
Fulton County authorities have arrested a man whose parents maintain their son shot several holes into their residence and attempted to burn down their home. According to the probable cause affidavit, 28-year-old Lance Goodman has been charged
Photo: Courtesy NPS. Photo / T. Fondriest The Buffalo National River has been selected by USA Today among the country’s “magnificent natural wonders.” One selection was made for each state. USA Today notes Katharine Lee Bates penned
University of Arkansas commitment Landon Rogers ran for 194 yards and two scores and passed for 189 yards and a touchdown to lead the Little Rock Parkview Patriots to a 45-21 win over the Mountain Home Bombers
The Yellville-Summit High School football team fell just short of wrapping up the regular season with a win on Friday. The game went to overtime, as the Panthers were edged out by Mountainburg 42-40. Yellville-Summit falls to
Alma 8, Farmington 3 Ashdown 14, Fountain Lake 12 Atkins 28, Mayflower 14 Bald Knob 27, Southside Batesville 24 Baptist Prep 27, Two Rivers 0 Batesville 37, Valley View 16 Benton 60, Van Buren 53 Bentonville 44,
LITTLE ROCK – The kickoff to modern gun season is less than two weeks away, but hunters under 16 will get an early crack at a deer this weekend during the Arkansas modern gun youth deer hunt.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Effective January 1, 2021, Missouri employers will see a reduction in their unemployment insurance (UI) taxes due to a decrease in Missouri’s UI taxable wage base (TWB). For Missouri employers, the TWB will
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has announced Southeastern Missouri has achieved a new record for adoptions. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Missourians in the Southeast region of the state overcame these obstacles to ensure
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A&M/UMeYusuf, the artist also known as Cat Stevens, has released a recently rediscovered video for his song “Lady D’Arbanville.” It’ll be included on the upcoming 50th anniversary box-set reissue of his 1970 album Mona Bone Jakon. The
RockHeart Records/Deko EntertainmentFounding Blue Oyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard‘s reimagined version of his old band’s 1988 studio album Imaginos, aptly titled Re Imaginos, got its release today. Imaginos originally was intended to be a solo Bouchard concept
Arkansas had set a record for new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, but that mark was broken the next day. The Arkansas Department of Health is reporting 1,870 new cases Friday for a total of 119,230, and 706
The Mountain Home High School cross country teams had quite the successful day at the Class 5A State Meet at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs. The Lady Bombers ended up as the state champions, and for the
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – It was all treat, no trick this Halloween for Steven McCool of Fayetteville at Crater of Diamonds State Park. The 34-year-old found the third-largest diamond of the year. “Arkansas is the only state in
ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton and her duet partner Michael Bublé become animated characters in the music video for their Christmas song, “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas.” The cartoon clip, which is available to watch exclusively on Facebook,
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri has reported nearly 4,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases as the state’s total since the pandemic began passed the 200,000 mark. The state health department also says that as of Thursday, there were
Len Barry circa 1980; David Redfern/RedfernsLen Barry, lead singer of the Philadelphia doo-wop group The Dovells who also found solo success with the 1965 smash “1-2-3,” died Thursday of bone marrow cancer, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett is back, and he’s bringing a new chapter of music with him. The singer has announced that he’ll return next week with a new single, “What’s Your Country Song,” which
earMUSICBlackmore’s Night, the Renaissance folk-rock group led by founding Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife, singer Candice Night, is sending fans some early holiday love and joy by releasing a new version of
UMeAhead of the release of his rarities collection Jewel Box, Elton John has released another track from the project. This time, it’s a song called “Watching the Planes Go By,” which was recorded in early 1968 and
ABC/Alysse GafkjenDarius Rucker, the South Carolina native who first found fame with pop-rock group Hootie & the Blowfish, is no stranger to encountering racism. “And you know, getting older and doing the things I was doing, in
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas State University on Friday said it will shift to mostly online instruction as new coronavirus cases are hitting record levels in the state. ASU Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced the Jonesboro school
BBR Music GroupWith the release of Billy Ray Cyrus’ genre-bending new EP, The Singin’ Hills Sessions — Mojave, the singer delivers his banjo-driven take on a hip-hop classic. That track is a country version of “Mama Said
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Illinois reported a record number of new coronavirus cases on Thursday, with 9,935 new infections in a single day, according to state officials. Key metrics, including rising cases,
Capitol RecordsSinger-songwriter, producer and former Bee Gees member Barry Gibb has plans for a new album featuring guest spots from some of the biggest names in the country and bluegrass genres. Called Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook
Capitol RecordsBee Gees legend Barry Gibb has teamed up with some of the biggest names in the country and bluegrass, as well as a couple of famous pop artists, to record a new duets album titled Greenfields:
Curb RecordsAs Lee Brice nears the release of his new album, Hey World, the singer is sharing two more tunes off the project. Those are the steamy “Do Not Disturb” and the playful, R&B-flavored “Soul,” two love songs
RCA RecordsStevie Nicks gave pop superstar Miley Cyrus her blessing before Cyrus used a sample of Nicks’ classic solo tune “Edge of Seventeen” on Miley’s latest single, “Midnight Sky.” Now, the two are teaming up for a
Leah Johnhell/AXS TVSammy Hagar will bring his AXS TV program Rock & Roll Road Trip to a close this Sunday, November 8, with a special hour-long series-finale episode that will air live on the network starting at
Comstock/ThinkstockThe Texas-born Americana and country star who sang enduring favorites like “L.A. Freeway” and “Desperadoes Waiting for a Train” was born on this day in 1941. As a songwriter, he was no stranger to the country charts,
Warner Music NashvilleDan + Shay are heading into the holiday season with a little Christmas cheer of their own. The duo dropped “Take Me Home for Christmas” on Friday, a flirty original number that finds them hoping
A special event will be held this weekend in honor of those who served the country in the military. A veterans luncheon is scheduled for Saturday from 11 to 2 at the ELKS Lodge #1714 in Mountain
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Eta remnants are now emerging in the western Caribbean Sea between Belize and Honduras and are forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm later Friday and head north.
Al Powers / ESPN ImagesBy JEANETTE TORRES-PEREZ, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The Las Vegas Raiders and their coach Jon Gruden have reportedly been slapped with more fines for violating COVID-19 protocols. Citing sources, ESPN reports the
High school football makes up much of the Friday schedule, as the regular season comes to an end in Arkansas, and Mountain Home will go back on the road. The Bombers will be in Little Rock, as
The Mountain Home High School cross country teams will be going to Hot Springs Friday with a lot of momentum. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be at Oaklawn Park, as they compete in the Class 5A
High school basketball is scheduled for Friday. Cotter heads to Timbo, Viola is home against Rural Special, Calico Rock hosts Hillcrest for homecoming, Izard County entertains Tuckerman, Lead Hill is home against Eureka Springs, Bergman hosts Kingston
Mountain Home wrapped up the junior high football season Thursday with three games at Booneville. In the freshmen game, the Junior Bombers had their only loss of the season as they fell to the Junior Bearcats 38-7.
Taphouse_Studios/iStockBy WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC News (PORTLAND, Ore.) — Protests in Portland, Oregon once again turned violent Thursday night as protesters targeted a city commissioner’s home and then set fire to the Portland City Hall, according to the
The Salem High School football team wrapped up the regular season on a rough note hosting the top-ranked team in Class 3A. The Greyhounds fell to Harding Academy on Thursday by a final of 55-9. Salem drops
Centerpoint 62, Bismarck 26 Crossett 35, Star City 21 Des Arc 16, Clarendon 7 Dierks 46, Lafayette County 0 Dumas 26, Hamburg 14 El Dorado 41, West Memphis 6 Foreman 62, Mineral Springs 8 Gurdon 56, Cutter-Morning
Cotter picked up two wins Thursday hosting Calico Rock for three basketball games. The senior girls’ game ended with the Lady Warriors defeating the Lady Pirates 64-23. Kaylee Crownover led Cotter with 39 points. The Lady Warriors
Photo: Johnathan Robert Mauldin A not guilty plea was entered Thursday for a 26-year-old Mountain Home man accused of killing his neighbor. Johnathan Robert Mauldin was first charged with third-degree domestic battering and terroristic threatening stemming from
At a time businesses are facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, three local communities are getting help with their retail strategy.The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) has been awarded a Rural Business Development Grant
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEGreen Bay 34, San Francisco 17 Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe Doobie Brothers are among the artists being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this Saturday, November 7, during a pre-taped HBO special premiering at 8
Photo: Stephen Burkhart One of six people arrested at a residence along South College Street in September made an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday. Thirty-two-year-old Stephen Burkhart of Mountain Home entered a guilty plea
CMAThere’s little doubt Luke Combs is a man of the people. He proves that even with his outlook about being nominated for country music’s biggest award, CMA Entertainer of the Year. “I think everybody says that they have the
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRascal Flatts offers a peek behind the scenes of one of their biggest hits, “Fast Cars and Freedom,” in a new video sharing the story behind the song. Rising artist Payton Smith‘s new music video for
Photo: MDC has changed mandatory CWD sampling to voluntary sampling this year due to COVID-19. Shown: MDC staff collect lymph nodes from a harvested buck for CWD testing during a previous season as part of MDC’s mandatory
narvikk/iStockBy BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Most out-of-town visitors to Washington, D.C., from states deemed high-risk for COVID-19, will be required to have a negative test before arriving in the district, but will no longer have
Credit: Doltyn SneddenA lot is going on in the world right now, so much so that you may have forgotten that Waffle House has its own music award show. That’s right, the third annual Tunie Awards, which
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas reported a new record one-day increase in coronavirus cases Thursday as 11 more people in the state died from the illness caused by the virus. The Department of Health said the
Allister AnnCarly Pearce is delivering the first-ever live performance of her new single, “Next Girl,” next week, during an upcoming appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The episode will also include a conversation between Carly and the
Courtesy of AXS TVAXS TV will premiere Music’s Greatest Mysteries next week, an original series that delve into some of the biggest myths, legends and mysteries in music history. The show’s first episode tells three stories from
ST. LOUIS (AP) – An increasing number of coronavirus cases among Missouri children is prompting some school districts to temporarily halt in-school learning. Data from the state health department’s website on Thursday showed hundreds of K-12 students
Dave Simpson/WireImageForget about being “rickrolled” — now get ready to be “RickTok Rolled.” For years, fans have been using Rick Astley‘s video for “Never Gonna Give You Up” to prank each other online, but that’s mostly been
Winterfold Records/Cherry RedLegendary prog-rock drummer Bill Bruford‘s 1979 appearance on the U.K. television show Rock Goes to College has been reissued as a DVD/CD set. The video and album capture the founding Yes and ex-King Crimson drummer
Capitol Records NashvilleDarius Rucker drops a much-needed dose of feel-good energy with his new music video for “Beers and Sunshine.” The clip is a call to action for fans everywhere to take a break from the stress
ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay are gearing up for the holiday season in style: The duo announced that they’ve got an original holiday tune called “Take Me Home for Christmas” coming out on Friday. “It’s been a
Foundry RecordsBlake Shelton is the latest artist featured on a new track from Shenandoah, who’s putting out their star-studded duets album, Every Road, next week. Blake’s contribution to the project comes in the form of a sweet
Credit: Dante MarshallCoinciding with Election Day, Stevie Wonder has released an emotional video message encouraging people to stay positive regardless of the presidential race’s outcome, and touching on some issues he’s concerned about. “Whether you voted or
ABC/Image Group LAThe Tunie Awards — that is, Waffle House and TouchTunes’ awards ceremony for the most-played artists on their jukeboxes — may be one of the quirkiest music awards shows out there, but the lineup of
Jim WrightJon Pardi’s bringing some hard-hitting breakup truth to the small screen tonight when he performs his top-10 hit single, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy,” on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! The song comes off Jon’s 2019 studio album
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesFormer Kinks drummer Mick Avory will participate in a livestream event today, November 5, at 2 p.m. ET at the Swinging 60s London Facebook page. Avory will be the special guest in the
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1983, this “Wichita Lineman” singer made his Grand Ole Opry debut, where he performed hits including “Gentle on My Mind” and delivered a tribute to Marty Robbins. Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Glen Campbell.
CMA/ABCThe next round of performers for the 2020 CMA Awards has been announced, and the lineup includes a special tribute to a legend that we lost this year. The show will open with a tribute to the
Columbia RecordsIt’s officially holiday season, according to Mariah Carey, and apparently many fans agree because her holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has dramatically jumped in streams. Billboard reports that the festive track saw a 160%
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Eta continues to produce deadly floods in Central America, with some areas are getting up to 40 inches of rain. At least for now, Eta is falling apart
richjem/iStockBy OLIVIA RUBIN, IVAN PEREIRA, BILL HUTCHINSON and KENDALL KARSON, ABC News (DETROIT) — A small group of angry demonstrators attempted to barge inside the TCF Center in Detroit on Wednesday afternoon, chanting “stop the count” as
Philadelphia Police DepartmentBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (PHILADELPHIA) — Authorities released body camera footage and 911 audio involving Walter Wallace Jr., a Black man fatally shot by officers during what his relatives said was a mental health
leezsnow/iStockBy JULIA JACOBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Voters across the nation had crucial decisions to make at the state and local level. Here are the results for the most notable ballot measures on tickets around the
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCEROrlando City 2, Columbus 1Chicago 2, Minnesota 2 (Tie)Dallas 1, Nashville 0Colorado 1, Portland 0Seattle 1, LA Galaxy 1 (Tie)San Jose
Credit: Jeremy DangerLast month, Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson released a cover of the 2002 Bruce Springsteen song “The Rising” as the lead single from her forthcoming debut solo studio album. Wilson tells ABC Audio that she was
Robby KleinNext Wednesday night’s set to be a big one for Gabby Barrett. The former American Idol finalist could take home two trophies at the 54th Annual CMA Awards: New Artist and Song of the Year, for “I Hope.” Gabby will also
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCharlie Worsham is celebrating that his home state of Mississippi has changed its flag. In an Instagram post, Charlie praised the updated flag that features a ring of stars surrounding a magnolia blossom, calling it “beautiful and it represents all
Last month, the Mountain Home City Council approved a resolution to accept a donation of land for the purpose of constructing a fire station. During this month’s meeting set for Thursday at 6 p.m., the council will
Recent sales-tax numbers received for October, reflecting August spending, remain solid, according to county and city officials.Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize says while the numbers are down a bit over previous months, she remains pleased with the
Two of Mountain Home’s junior high football teams will wrap up the season Thursday with a long road trip, as they go to Booneville. The seventh grade game kicks off at 5 p.m. followed by the freshman
Basketball makes up much of the local Thursday sports schedule. On the high school level, Cotter hosts Calico Rock, Norfork travels to Fox to meet Rural Special, and Flippin entertains Ozark Mountain. In junior high basketball, Viola
Another area city is now requiring face coverings in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. By a 3-2 vote Wednesday evening, the West Plains City Council approved an ordinance immediately making clean coverings mandatory for
Photo: Donald J. Merrill A Marion County man, 44-year-old Donald J. Merrill of Flippin, is being held on multiple felony sex-related charges. According to the probable cause affidavit, Merrill’s charges include two counts of rape, a Class
Marion County Road 6022 is set to close Thursday for low water slab repair. The road is scheduled to remain closed until Monday.Any questions regarding the closure may be directed to the Marion County Road Department at
FRISCO, Texas (AP) – Dallas receiver CeeDee Lamb stammered briefly when asked about his first practice with Cooper Rush and Garrett Gilbert as those two quarterbacks compete to start against Pittsburgh. “We recently got Coop … Cooper
Credit: Anna WebberDavid Crosby has shared an update on his latest solo album, which will include collaborations with Steely Dan frontman Donald Fagen and Michael McDonald. “[I]t’s done,” the 79-year-old rock legend tells American Songwriter. “It’s getting
Arkansas’s coronavirus cases continue to rise, but hospitalizations were down on Wednesday. The Arkansas Department of Health is reporting 1,293 new cases for a total of 115,812, and 642 patients are hospitalized for a decline of 25
The Mountain Home High School football team will wrap up its season Friday night, as it heads to Little Rock to meet Parkview, and for this game, tickets will be sold at the venue. Kickoff is set
Alysse Gafkjen/ABCDarius Rucker couldn’t be more thrilled to perform with country legend and 2020 CMA Awards co-host Reba McEntire during the 54th annual ceremony — but don’t expect him to spill any details before the big show. During a virtual appearance
EL DORADO, Ark. (AP) – Voters in two south Arkansas counties have decided to keep Confederate monuments on display in public spaces. In Tuesday’s general election, voters opted to keep monuments in place outside the Union County
InsideOut MusicFormer Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett will release a new solo album titled Under a Mediterranean Sky on January 22, 2021, featuring a collection of acoustic songs inspired by his travels around the Mediterranean region with his
John ShearerLike many others, Florida Georgia Line‘s Brian Kelley has dealt with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, but he’s found simple, yet effective remedies to relieve the tension. Brian says that he and FGL partner Tyler Hubbard have found “peace” in doing activities
The Marion County and Circuit Clerk’s Office and Marion County Election Commission are advising residents who voted during Tuesday’s election to use caution. According to Marion County Clerk Dawn Moffet, two poll workers tested positive for COVID-19.
ABC/CRAIG SJODINDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, Elton John‘s Farewell Tour likely won’t be over until 2022 at the earliest, but he hasn’t completely written off the idea of playing more concerts in the future. If he does
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The number of coronavirus patients in Missouri hospitals reached another record Wednesday, and one of the state’s largest health care providers called off some elective procedures amid fears that hospitals are nearing their
The Top Flight Basketball Academy is less than a week away from beginning its eighth season of instruction and competition for Mountain Home students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The 2020-2021 season will have its first session
Jeremy CowartLindsay Ell and Mitchell Tenpenny are giving back to children in need this holiday season. The two will perform at the Christmas4Kids “When Pigs Fly” event on November 7 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, for the annual Christmas4Kids benefit, which offers
The Dallas Cowboys have placed quarterback Andy Dalton on the reserve COVID-19 list on Tuesday, keeping him out a second straight game after he was sidelined by a concussion. Dalton will be the first Dallas player to
Omer Serkan Bakir/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News(NEW YORK) — Five states will now legalize marijuana for both recreational and medical use. A majority of New Jersey and Arizona residents voted yes on ballot measures to make recreational
BMGJimmie Allen is calling on “Hometown Heroes” in a new collaboration with MoonTaxi. The country star joined forces with the Nashville-based indie rock band for a new rendition of their song, which was released earlier this year in dedication
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. in the basement of the Marion County Courthouse to certify the results of the general election and process provisional ballots, according to Marion County and
Purple Pyramid RecordsDoors guitarist Robby Krieger and former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman are among the guest musicians who lent their talents to SpaceXmas, a forthcoming holiday album by the Hawkwind-themed prog-rock supergroup Hawkestrel that will be released
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1978, this country legend scored her first number one hit with “Sleeping Single in a Double Bed.” Other songs of hers that topped the chart include “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool”
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes President/CEO Ron Peterson and Director of Marketing Tobias Pugsley. Among the topics they discuss are hospital visitation rules and the facility’s capacity for treating COVID-19 patients:
fstop123/iStockBy JEANETTE TORRES-PEREZ, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The MLB awarded its top defensive players of the year Tuesday night. Unlike past seasons in which managers and coaches vote on the players, this year’s recipients of the
acilo/iStockBy JULIA JACOBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The U.S. officially has left the Paris Agreement, three years after President Donald Trump announced he would leave the international climate change forum. The accord is a collective agreement
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: No games tonight. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
iStock/simon2579 Election Day has turned to night as polls across the country closed with some municipalities announcing they will resume tabulating Wednesday morning. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, former Vice President Joe Biden briefly addressed the nation from Wilmington, Delaware,
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJon Langston and his girlfriend Sonia have welcomed their first child, daughter Magnolia Mae. He announced in October that they were expecting. To celebrate the 5th anniversary of his Every Damn Monday series, Charlie Worsham is hosting Every Damn Five Years live from
Photo: Jarred Lee Coddington A Mountain Home man, who was in jail awaiting transportation to the Arkansas Department of Correction to begin serving a nine-year prison sentence, managed to get into trouble while locked up by flooding
The Cotter High School basketball teams were able to sweep Kingston at home Tuesday. The Warriors edged out the Yellowjackets 45-42 in the varsity boys’ game. Hudson Adams led Cotter with 16 points, Hayden Hutson scored 12,
Tyler O’Neill and second baseman Kolten Wong were named National League recipients of the 2020 Rawlings Gold Glove Award for defensive excellence. It is the 30th time the Cardinals have had multiple Gold Glove winners in the
Incumbent State Representative Nelda Speaks easily turned back her Libertarian challenger in Tuesday’s November general election.In unofficial vote totals, Speaks collected 79% of the vote to retain her District 100 seat. Speaks received 9,710 votes to Kevin
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Republican Mike Parson won the Missouri governor’s race on Tuesday, defeating Democratic state Auditor Nicole Galloway for the chance to serve a full term in the role he inherited when his predecessor resigned
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas won reelection Tuesday in a race that has allowed him to begin laying the groundwork for a potential 2024 White House bid. President Donald Trump secured Arkansas’ six electoral votes as
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill won re-election Tuesday to his Arkansas seat, overcoming a unexpectedly strong challenge from a Democratic rival. Hill defeated Joyce Elliott in the race for the central Arkansas
Photos: Karla Eslinger and Travis Smith A pair of area residents were elected to the Missouri General Assembly after winning a couple of landslide races. Karla Eslinger of Wasola will be the new state senator for District
Twin Lakes Area voters made it a no-contest in the race for president, supporting incumbent Republican Donald J. Trump by a 3 to 1 margin over Democratic challenger Joe Biden. In Baxter County, Trump carried 76% of
Credit: David McClisterCheap Trick singer Robin Zander says that his band has a new studio album that’s “already done and…ready to go.” During a new installment of AXS TV’s At Home and Social Online interview series, Zander
The Marion County Circuit Court jury panel will not need to report for duty next week. According to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet, the next date jurors are set to report is Nov. 16 at
Courtesy of Henry HoltElton John has performed at countless music festivals over the years, but later this month, he’ll make his debut at one of the world’s most prestigious literary festivals — The Hay Festival, which Bill
ABC/Heidi GutmanABC has revealed the date for Country Strong 2020: Countdown to the CMA Awards. The annual, hour-long special, again hosted by Robin Roberts, will air November 10, the night before the CMA Awards ceremony. This year’s show will
Disney Channel/Image Group LACarrie Underwood took to her Instagram stories to share that she’s one of the millions of Americans to cast her vote in the 2020 election. The country superstar shared a photo of herself in the car, pointing
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – The number of deaths in Arkansas due to COVID-19 has surpassed 2,000, and the illness is now the third leading cause of death in the state, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday.Cancer and heart
Credit: Josh CheuseAC/DC has debuted a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the video for the band’s new single, “Shot in the Dark,” at their official YouTube channel. The clip includes several brief scenes featuring guitarist Angus
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. Listen to the address in full here:
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Missouri continues its relentless climb, with the state confirming more than 2,000 new cases on Tuesday.Since the pandemic began, Missouri had confirmed 190,424 cases, according
Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty ImagesEver since Fleetwood Mac‘s “Dreams” went viral on TikTok — thanks to the video of Nathan Apodaca swigging Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry Juice and lip-syncing to
John ShearerFlorida Georgia Line are among the artists who are casting their votes on Election Day. The duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley posted photos of themselves after submitting their votes alongside their wives. Brian and wife Brittney shared a photo from the car, both sporting
UMeLast month, Alice Cooper released a new animated lyric video for the 2016 version of his 1972 song “Elected” in conjunction with launching a new, tongue-in-cheek 2020 presidential campaign. Now the shock rocker has posted a “fact
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert is honoring the memory of her late dog with a special gift. The ACM Award-winner shared via Instagram stories on Monday that she was gifted a tree by friend and stylist Tiffany Gifford, which she
Bryan Steffy/Getty ImagesCher says she’ll be avoiding the TV this Election Day. The singer, an outspoken supporter of Joe Biden in this presidential election, tells People she’s “trying to not feel anything about anything” and is “not
Riker BrothersWhile the COVID-19 has presented its challenges, Brett Young has found a silver lining in being home with his daughter for the first year of her life. The singer, who recently celebrated daughter Presley Elizabeth‘s first birthday with wife Taylor and a
artisteer/iStockBy CARMEN COX, ABC News (MADISON, Wis.) — The Wisconsin and Purdue football teams won’t play this weekend. Wisconsin athletics director Barry Alvarez announced Tuesday that the Badgers’ home game was canceled due to the number of
Island RecordsJon Bon Jovi has stumped for Joe Biden, which earned him some insults from President Donald Trump. But the rocker — whose latest album, Bon Jovi 2020, includes several songs with a political bent — says
ABC/Image Group LAWhen Dolly Parton was putting together her new Christmas album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, she found inspiration in a popular late-night TV host. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the music legend shares that Jimmy Fallon helped inspire the idea to feature collaborators
The Keith Emerson Estate/Cherry Red RecordsA new concert film and album documenting the May 2016 tribute show honoring late Emerson, Lake & Palmer member Keith Emerson will be released on March 11, 2021, the fifth anniversary of
Comstock/Thinkstock“In Case You Didn’t Know,” it’s this singer and his wife Taylor‘s second wedding anniversary today. The couple wed in Palm Springs in 2018 with a guest list that included Gavin DeGraw and fellow country star Lee Brice. He’s also known for
Mark Horton/Getty ImagesAxl Rose has shared a statement encouraging fans to vote today, Election Day. The statement is presented in the form of a poem, with the Guns N’ Roses frontman offering different reasons to vote in
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUETampa Bay 25, NY Giants 23 Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Anthony Matula for SpotifyReba and Barbra Jean are back together again! This time, the country superstar and actress Melissa Peterman aren’t assuming their Reba alter-egos — they’re co-hosting Reba McEntire‘s new Living & Learning podcast. The two forged a friendship on the sitcom that
Credit: Leah SteigerFormer Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar continues to mourn the passing of former band mate Eddie Van Halen, but he tells ABC Audio he’s glad they mended fences before the guitar legend’s death October 6
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTracy Lawrence will host his 15th annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert on November 24 in benefit of the Nashville Rescue Mission. Tracy and a lineup of to-be-announced special guests will deliver a virtual performance from the
Over half of all registered voters in Baxter County participated in early voting, smashing previous totals according to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese.A total of 15,539 early votes were cast in Baxter County, representing 51.9%
Voters will head to the polls throughout the nation today for the November general election.Polls will be open from 7:30 until 7:30 Tuesday. Baxter and Marion county voters may choose to vote at any of the vote
While most of the country is focused on the presidential race Tuesday during the general election, there will be just a few races in the Twin Lakes Area. Despite the lack of local races, voter turnout is
The Bakersfield R-IV School District has been on its second round of a transition to virtual learning for the past 2 1/2 weeks due to issues with COVID-19, but students will be returning to the classroom. Superintendent
Photo: Leigh Blackmon A Flippin man who has picked up a number of criminal charges since 2013 was in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-eight-year-old Leigh Blackmon pled guilty to charges of residential burglary, theft of property
Photo: Ozark County Library volunteer Joanne Krupp shows some of the hundreds of books that will be available during the library’s special Election Day fundraiser sale. Photo: Courtesy Ozark County Times The Ozark County Library will conduct
Basketball makes up the local Tuesday sports schedule. On the high school level, Cotter hosts Kingston, Norfork entertains Valley Springs, Flippin travels to Jasper, Ozark Mountain makes the trip to South Side-Bee Branch, Izard County is home
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Republicans are hoping to maintain their dominance in Arkansas, with Sen. Tom Cotton running a reelection campaign that has all the hallmarks of a 2024 White House bid. Few surprises were expected
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Four years after Republicans turned in a dominant performance in Missouri, the state’s GOP governor and a veteran Republican congresswoman are facing strong challenges from Democrats. In the governor’s race, voters on Tuesday
Monday was a rough night for the Cotter High School basketball teams, as they hosted Valley Springs. The Warriors fell to the Tigers 71-34 in the boys’ game. Cotter also lost to Valley Springs in the girls’
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Southeastern Conference has announced Arkansas’ game at Florida on Saturday, Nov. 14 will kickoff at 6 p.m. CT and air on ESPN. The Razorbacks and Gators are meeting for the first time since
Courtesy Katherine StadlerBY: LUKE BARR, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — As business owners in Washington, D.C., and New York City board up their storefronts to protect against potential election unrest, law enforcement from New Jersey to California
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state
Mailboat RecordsJimmy Buffett will release a new album called Songs You Don’t Know by Heart on November 20 that features acoustic performances of various early tunes penned by the lauded singer/songwriter, including many he’s rarely played live.
Universal Music GroupWhitesnake frontman David Coverdale says he and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page are considering releasing a 30th anniversary reissue of their 1993 collaborative album Coverdale-Page, likely in 2023. Coverdale tells the U.K. rock news website
ABC NewsBY: BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC NEWS (NEW ORLEANS) — A white man who pleaded guilty to torching three historically Black Louisania churches in a 10-day span was sentenced on Monday to 25 years in federal prison. Holden
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Florida coach Dan Mullen did more to inflame than extinguish a tense situation against Missouri, drawing a public reprimand and a hefty fine. The Southeastern Conference docked Mullen $25,000 on Monday for his
ABC/CRAIG SJODINOver the past few months, Elton John has made a slew of guest appearances, but when it comes to making a new album, he’s not interested. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Elton says that his songwriting partner,
Warner RecordsThe countdown to Christmas has started and the Goo Goo Dolls have the soundtrack for you. The band’s just released a video for “This Is Christmas,” one of several original songs on their holiday album It’s
Sean Pavone /iStockBY: JULIA JACOBO AND ARIELLE MITROPOULOS, ABC NEWS (BOSTON) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has issued an overnight stay-at-home order, among other new mandates, in response to a recent rise of COVID-19 cases in the
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – Arkansas on Monday reached a new high for COVID-19 hospitalizations as the state’s coronavirus cases grew by nearly 600. The Department of Health reported the state’s COVID-19 hospitalizations rose by 33 to 688.
John ShearerWhen Carly Pearce heads to the CMA Awards next week, she’s going not just as a nominated artist, but also a songwriter. Of her four nominations, Carly appears in the category of Song of the Year for her
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri election officials are predicting the state’s largest voter turnout in decades.Local election jurisdictions are expecting more than 3.2 million people to cast ballots in Tuesday’s general election, according to figures provided
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A 17-year-old from St. Louis is now facing three murder charges – one for allegedly gunning down a man on the street and two more for the deaths of two alleged accomplices who
John Shearer/WireImageOn Election Day eve, Old Dominion are sharing an inspiring message with fans in support of civil discourse. The five-member band of Matthew Ramsey, Brad Tursi, Trevor Rosen, Whit Sellers and Geoff Sprung turned to Instagram today, letting their guards down with their 870,000 followers in a
ABC/Image Group LAAs the unofficial Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey has made a long-running joke out of the concept that it’s up to her when we can all start celebrating Christmas…and, of course, listening to her number-one
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – Missouri hospital leaders are raising alarms about bed capacity as coronavirus cases continue to spike, with some urging Gov. Mike Parson to issue a statewide mask mandate.Meanwhile, an eastern Missouri eighth-grader died days
Sony Music NashvilleLuke Combs has achieved a major feat for a country act as his new song, “Forever After All,” debuts at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Luke appears just behind pop superstar Ariana Grande, solidifying the highest
Rocket 88A paperback edition of Barrett: The Definitive Visual Companion, an official book focusing on the life and creative work of late Pink Floyd co-founder and frontman Syd Barrett, will be released on November 24. The book,
JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty ImagesStevie Wonder took part in a Detroit campaign rally Saturday supporting Joe Biden and Kamala Harris‘ bid for U.S. president and vice president. During his appearance, the soul legend gave a heartfelt speech
Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet has announced the public closure of her office for the next 14 days, due to a positive test for COVID-19. Moffet says the closure will not affect the counting of
Dustin HaneyMatt Stell is back at number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his latest single, “Everywhere but On.” This marks Matt’s second consecutive chart-topper, following his 2019 debut, “Prayed For You,” which made him the only country
South Dakota Department of Public SafetyBy JULIA JACOBO, ABC News (HIGHMORE, S.D.) — South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was “distracted” when he fatally struck a pedestrian on a highway in September, an investigation of the crash
Alysse Gafkjen/ABCIn honor of the 2020 CMA Awards, the Circle Network is presenting a retrospective series, Circle Celebrates the CMA Awards. The TV channel that broadcasts the Grand Ole Opry will devote two days of programming leading up to
ABC AudioWith Election Day happening this Tuesday, November 3, Doors drummer John Densmore has an urgent, yet simple, message for people: “Please, everybody…Vote! Vote! Vote!” Speaking with ABC Audio, the 76-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer
Sony Music Nashville Luke Combs continues to dominate the charts. Billboard reports that the powerhouse singer’s sophomore album, What You See Is What You Get, has retaken the number-one spot on the Billboard 200 following the release of the album’s deluxe edition on
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThomas Rhett commemorated daughter Willa Gray‘s 5th birthday with a heartfelt letter. On Sunday, the country superstar turned to Instagram to share his admiration for his eldest daughter, citing her as an “amazing” big sister to Ada James and Lennon Love, in
da-kuk/iStockBy QUINN SCANLAN, ABC News (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — With just one day until Election Day, the question of when Americans will know the results of the 2020 election is top of mind, as President Trump insists results
Columbia RecordsBruce Springsteen has made Billboard chart history, thanks to his latest studio album, Letter to You, which debuts at #2 on the Billboard 200. The Boss now is the first artist to have top-five albums on
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1983, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton were at the top of the country charts with a hit penned by pop group the Bee Gees. The song would go on to be one of
ABC/Sami DrasinAcclaimed actress Taraji P. Henson has been announced as the host of the 2020 American Music Awards, which will air Sunday, Nov. 22 from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on ABC. “The AMAs brings together the music community to
John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesBy KAROLINA RIVAS and ANGELINE JANE BERNABE, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Actress Lori Loughlin began her two-month sentence for her involvement in the so-called “Varsity Blues” scandal. On Friday, Loughlin reported
