The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is advising area motorists to watch for road crews, as they will be out on three area highways this week. Missouri Route H in Ozark County will be closed Monday from
The Calico Rock Community Foundation has awarded $5,000 in grants to 20 local small businesses.In a social media post, the foundation says small businesses have been hit particularly hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. Calico Rock tourism was
Photos: (from left) Trooper William A. Wadlington, Trooper Landon C. Pruiett and Trooper Zachary L. Ricker Three new troopers have been assigned to Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The announcement came from Captain Bruce
Photo: Bryan Fountain receives the December teacher of the month award from Junior Beta Club officers Caroline Mitchell, Mylie Waire, Scarlett Owens and Alia Kearbey Bryan Fountain has been named the December teacher of the month by
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) – Jacobi Gordon came off the bench to score 14 points to lead Louisiana-Lafayette to a 77-74 win over Arkansas State on Saturday. Cedric Russell had 14 points and six rebounds for Louisiana-Lafayette (11-4,
Several Mountain Home High School swimmers were able to shine competing in a meet at Russellville on Saturday. The Bombers finished second on the boys’ side, as the host Cyclones won by 35 points. Noah Daugherty won
Mountain Home had a good day at the Hangar sweeping four junior high basketball games over Ozark Mountain Saturday. The Eighth Grade Bomber boys defeated the Bears 43-32. Finley Chafin led Mountain Home with 12 points, and
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Galen Alexander had 14 points and eight rebounds as Texas Southern topped Arkansas-Pine Bluff 66-57 on Saturday. Michael Weathers had 13 points for Texas Southern (3-7, 1-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which broke
Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesBy LUIS MARTINEZ, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Up to 7,000 National Guardsmen will remain in Washington for about seven more weeks to assist federal law enforcement agencies concerned over potential domestic disturbances, the Guard’s top
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Jordan Phillips recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds to carry Texas-Arlington to a 66-61 win over Little Rock on Saturday. Sam Griffin had 17 points for Texas-Arlington (8-8, 4-4 Sun Belt Conference). Shahada
ABILENE, Texas (AP) – Kolton Kohl had 16 points, four assists and three blocks as Abilene Christian won its eighth straight home game, rolling past Central Arkansas 93-58 on Saturday. Logan McLaughlin had 12 points for Abilene
NASHVILLE (AP) – Moses Moody scored 26 points with eight rebounds Jalen Tate scored 25 and Arkansas led all the way in a 92-71 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday. D.J. Harvey scored 16 points and Scotty Pippen
Photo: Courtesy University of Massachusetts Lowell JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri officials are moving to remove peregrine falcons from the state’s endangered species list. The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval Friday to the removal. The
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Federal agents have been found justified in fatally shooting a man during a Springfield drug investigation. Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Patterson announced this week that Drug Enforcement agents John Stuart and Anthony
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Missouri Legislature is continuing to grow after lawmakers converged at the Capitol to begin their annual session. Four additional lawmakers told The Associated Press
A local school district has been going through a period of virtual learning only, and that time will be extended for at least another week. Norfork School District Superintendent Chip Layne says the virtual classes will continue
The inauguration of President Joe Biden was like no other in our history. I have had the privilege of attending five inaugurations before President Biden’s this week, and the atmosphere this year was understandably more somber than
WABCBy MEREDITH DELISO and AARON KATERSKY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Three families mourning the loss of their matriarchs are questioning why more wasn’t done to protect the residents of their senior housing complex after a man
Rodin Eckeroth/Getty ImagesBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News(NEW YORK) — Tributes are pouring in for iconic TV host Larry King, who died Saturday morning at age 87. CNN President Jeff Zucker said, “We mourn the passing of our
kali9/iStockBy ROSA SANCHEZ, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Police officers and community members gathered at a press conference Friday to discuss the recent rise in gang violence in South LA. The Los Angeles Police Department shared a
Oleksii Liskonih/iStockBy ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News (AUGUSTA) — As frustration mounts over slow COVID-19 vaccine rollouts at CVS and Walgreens around the country, Maine has been shifting supplies away from chain pharmacies to independent ones. This week,
Alec051/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO and ROSA SANCHEZ, ABC News (NEW YORK) — One lucky person is taking home the Mega Millions jackpot cash. At around 1 a.m. ET Saturday, the list of lottery winners was announced. A person
Jordan Strauss/Getty Images By MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Legendary talk show host Larry King, whose career took him from local to syndicated radio to global TV stardom, has died at age 87. A statement
Mountain Home High School has swimming and wrestling scheduled for Saturday. Both swim teams will be back on the road for an early meet at Russellville. Action gets underway at 8 a.m. The Mountain Home boys’ wrestling
Basketball is included on the local Saturday schedule, as four of Mountain Home’s junior high teams will return to the Hangar to face Ozark Mountain. The seventh grade girls’ game tips off at 11 a.m. followed by
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team returns to the road Saturday. The Hogs will be in Nashville, as they meet Vanderbilt. Arkansas is 11-4 on the season and 3-4 in the SEC. The Razorbacks are coming off a
Missouri will have the first of two consecutive road trips on Saturday. The 19th-ranked Tigers will be in Knoxville for their second meeting this season with No. 6 Tennessee. Mizzou is 9-2 on the year and 3-2
Ten local residents were among the players sharing in the Missouri Lottery’s $98.7 million in prizes during December. Of all prizes claimed in December, more than $9.3 million were of $1,000 or more.The local winner with the
The American Red Cross has confirmed the closure of its blood and platelet donation center in Mountain Home on Feb. 1.Located at 1041 Highland Park Circle in the Georgetown Square, the office has been in operation for
Photos: Christopher S. Davis (left) and Robert Abbott An Ozark County man, Christopher S. Davis of Wasola, has been sentenced to five years in the Missouri Department of Correction for his role in aiding the escape of
Officials from Viola Elementary School have announced the second quarter and first semester 2020-2021 honor rolls. Students names to the All A Honor Roll were Second quarter– First grade Haven Huber John Southerland Second grade Maylee Adams
Friday was a rough night for the Mountain Home High School basketball teams, as they were swept at Greenwood. The Bulldogs scored the winning basket with just a few ticks left of the boys’ game to get
Mountain Home Christian Academy came away with two wins in three basketball games against Lighthouse Christian Friday in Springfield. The varsity girls’ game ended with the Lady Eagles picking up the 62-40 victory. Hayley Woods, Naomi Spray
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) – Cedric Russell scored 26 points, tying his season high, as Louisiana-Lafayette defeated Arkansas State 81-68 on Friday night. Theo Akwuba added 24 points for the Ragin’ Cajuns. Akwuba also had 10 rebounds and
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Ruot Monyyong recorded 12 points and 14 rebounds to lead Little Rock to a 66-59 win over Texas-Arlington on Friday night. Nikola Maric had 14 points and eight rebounds for Little Rock (8-6,
Arkansas’ COVID-19 new cases decreased by nearly 1,000 Friday compared to the same day last week.Gov. Asa Hutchinson says over 16,500 tests were administered Thursday. He says, “If we can keep our new cases on the decline,
Credit: Rob ArthurPeter Frampton has announced plans for a new signature guitar, based on his famous Gibson Les Paul Custom VOS model that he played on his classic Frampton Comes Alive! album and which is now known
Michelle Day; John Sciulli/WireImageOlivia Newton-John hasn’t let the pandemic slow her down: She’s recorded different duets with two very special people — her daughter Chloe and her lifelong friend Barry Gibb. Olivia and Chloe just released “The
William Snyder; Courtesy of Julien’s Auctions The MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, which will raise money for those in the music industry affected by COVID-19, is set to launch on January 31, and the sale will feature items
The Arkansas State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting incident that occurred in the Knoxville community south of Clarksville about 11:20 a.m. Friday. Johnson County sheriff’s deputies had been searching for Randal Schabell, 23, of Knoxville
PHOTO: Vanessa Thomas-Jones The Cotter School Board voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Vanessa Thomas-Jones through the 2022-23 school year during its January meeting Thursday night. Thomas-Jones has more from the meeting. Listen: right-click to download
Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesBy STEPHANIE EBBS and CHEYENNE HASLETT, ABC News Governors and state health officials are facing a frustrating reality as they try to make more people eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine: They can vaccinate only
Credit: Patrick Balls and Martin GriffinGenesis‘ The Last Domino? Tour of the U.K. and Ireland, which originally was supposed take place in late 2020, then was pushed back to April of this year, has been postponed again
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was cleared Friday from the league’s concussion protocol after his third consecutive day of practice and will be under center when Kansas City plays the Buffalo Bills in
halbergman/iStockBy KELLY MCCARTHY (NEW YORK) — As a few major cities are on track to reopen restaurants for indoor dining amid the COVID-19 pandemic, other food capitals have been left in the dark without plans or timelines
Michael Ciaglo/Getty ImagesBy GMA Team (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Air Force is changing its rules on how women in the service are allowed to wear their hair. Starting next month, women will be allowed to wear their
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – David Clay Fowlkes, acting United States attorney for the Western District of Arkansas and Michael Missal, inspector general of the Department of Veterans Affairs, announced Robert Morris Levy age 54, of Fayetteville was sentenced
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesMariah Carey is keeping the #MC30 celebration going. As part of the series she started last year for the 30th anniversary of her debut album, Mariah has released a special batch of remix EPs for
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri’s health department doesn’t include antigen tests in its count of COVID-19 cases, meaning that tens of thousands of positive tests have not been included in the state’s tally.The St. Louis Post-Dispatch obtained
ABCCarly Pearce’s current single, “Next Girl,” is filled with musical nods to ‘90s country and a twangy, upbeat message of empowerment for any woman staring down a relationship full of cheesy pickup lines and broken promises. But
ABC/Image Group LABlame it all on his roots, he showed up in boots…and apparently needed a little extra help getting camera-ready before his Inauguration Day performance! Garth Brooks was among the stars who turned out to celebrate
Courtesy of the Sam Cooke EstateToday marks what would have been the 90th birthday of the legendary soul singer Sam Cooke, who is best known for the classic series of enduring songs he released in the late
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesIn the latest episode of her Home Now Radio show on Apple Music, Shania Twain takes a walk down memory lane of her Las Vegas residencies, sharing some of the most memorable highlights and stunning
Hulton Archive/Getty Images)By KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Baseball icon and Hall of Famer Henry “Hank” Louis Aaron died Friday. He was 86. The outfielder from Mobile, Alabama, was one of the greatest power hitters
Courtesy of Ann Wilson Heart frontwoman Ann Wilson has debuted a brand-new solo single called “Tender Heart” that’s available digitally and via streaming services. The soaring, soulful original tune is a follow-up to Wilson’s cover of the
ABC/Image Group LAJason Aldean and his wife, Brittany were tired but still cracking jokes late Thursday night, after a five-hour emergency room trip turned out to have a happy ending. The couple went into the ER after
Stefani Reynolds/Getty ImagesBy LUKE BARR, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed outrage Friday at images of National Guard members, sent from around the country to secure the Capitol, resting and sleeping
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ABC/Image Group LALike lots of country fans, the bandmates of Dan + Shay can’t stop spinning Morgan Wallen’s newly-released Dangerous: The Double Album. So much so, in fact, that the pair decided to lend their trademark vocal
Courtesy of Ric LeeFounding Ten Years After drummer Ric Lee has penned a new memoir called From Headstocks to Woodstock focusing on his long music career, including his adventures with the famous U.K. blues-rock outfit. The 448-page
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2013, a beloved country trio released “Downtown” to country radio. The song went to the top of the charts and remains one of their best-loved hits to this day. Can you name the
Credit: Dave HoganWith Valentine’s Day around the corner, The Rolling Stones are launching themed chocolate bars named after their song lyrics that are sure to give fans some sweet “Satisfaction.” The rockers-turned-chocolatiers will be coming out with two mouth-watering candy
Courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry/Schmidt RelationsLady A just joined the Grand Ole Opry! The surprise announcement was made Thursday, January 21. The “Need You Now” singers — comprised of members Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood — learned of their
Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesBy KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As President Joe Biden was sworn into office on Wednesday, inauguration attendees bundeled up to stay warm in the mostly cloudy, 42-degree weather, but no
Students in Mountain Home Public Schools will have a later starting date for the 2021-2022 school year, but will still get two full weeks off for the Christmas holiday period, after the Mountain Home School Board approved
BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP via Getty ImagesBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Despite rising COVID-19 infections in Japan, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said Thursday that there is “no reason whatsoever” to believe the Olympic Games in Tokyo
Samara Heisz/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ERIN SCHUMAKER, EMILY SHAPIRO and ROSA SANCHEZ, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than 97.4 million people worldwide and killed over two million of
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A wintery blast will hit a large part of the country as a couple of storms cross the nation. As of Friday morning, 11 states, from California to
Pgiam/iStockBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (MONTGOMERY, Ala.) — Alabama is grappling with surging deaths as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations remain high and intensive care unit capacity is stretched. The state reported record numbers of new cases and
High school basketball makes up the local Friday schedule, as Mountain Home has the first of two consecutive road trips. Conference play continues for the Bombers and Lady Bombers, as they meet Greenwood. Mountain Home’s girls are
peterschreiber.media/iStockBy ROSA SANCHEZ, ABC News (BOSTON) — Thousands of doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine were destroyed after a cleaner in Boston accidentally unplugged the freezer in which they were being stored. “On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, VA
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONLA Lakers 113 Milwaukee 106Utah 129, New Orleans 118New York 119, Golden State 104 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUENY Islanders 4, New Jersey
Credit: Sacha GuzyHeart guitarist Nancy Wilson is among the accomplished and influential female music artists being honored tonight at the 2021 She Rocks Awards. Not surprisingly, this year’s edition of the annual event has gone virtual because
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDanielle Bradbery teams with Grammy-nominated Latin star Kurt to reimagine her “Never Have I Ever” as a Spanish-language song. The version is called “Yo Nunca He…” Highwomen bandmate Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell will make an
Dustin HaneyToday, Matt Stell unveils his new acoustic performance of the track “Look at Me Now” exclusively via ABC Audio. “Look at Me Now” is the final track on the Arkansas native’s Better Than That EP, which also features his second consecutive number
The Mountain Home City Council approved a budget of approximately $33.6 million during its regular monthly meeting Thursday night at the Mountain Home Municipal Building. The council, with member Wayne Almond absent, voted unanimously to approve the
Mountain Home Public Schools will distribute food boxes to families of students who have qualified for free or reduced meals on Friday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. The district’s food service office next door to
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams had another successful night Thursday on the junior high campus. The Bomber boys picked up a pair of conference dual wins, as they topped Benton 62-18 and Little Rock Hall
Mountain Home was able to pick up two wins hosting Douglas MacArthur from Jonesboro for three games. The freshman girls’ game ended with the Junior Lady Bombers beating the Lady Cyclones 33-16. Ashlyn Estes led Mountain Home
The Ozark Mountain High School boys’ basketball team had a good night Thursday at North Arkansas College in Harrison. The Bears defeated Lead Hill 70-61. Gainesville’s girls were able to pick up another win on their home
Credit: Alex Solca PhotographyToto guitarist Steve “Luke” Lukather has released the third and final advance track from his upcoming solo album I Found the Sun Again, which is due out on February 26. The atmospheric tune is
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – Arkansas on Thursday reported more than 3,100 new coronavirus cases, the biggest increase the state has seen in nearly a week.The Department of Health said the state’s cases rose by 3,105 to 279,220.
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas is set to host 33 games at Baum-Walker Stadium this spring as part of the team’s regular season schedule that begins on Feb. 19 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas against the Texas
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A new monthly survey of bankers suggests growing improvement in the economy in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states. But Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says bank CEOs’ biggest fears for
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Tyson Foods says it will pay more than $200 million to settle a class-action suit that alleged price-fixing among chicken producers. The nation’s largest meat supplier notified its shareholders of the deal
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesFor years, artists have expressed their displeasure at the fact that then-President Donald Trump used their music at his rallies and campaign appearances without permission. While Trump is no longer president, two acts are
Photo: Courtesy Atlas Asphalt and White River Materials Twin Lakes Quarries of Mountain Home has been purchased by Atlas Asphalt and White River Materials in Batesville, according to a report from whiterivernow.com. Atlas Asphalt President Mark Lamberth
Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty ImagesThe Celebrating America inauguration special on Wednesday night featured a star-studded lineup that included Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and other big-name music stars. But now it appears that the Bon Jovi
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) says 186,105 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the state as of Thursday. Arkansas remains in Phase 1B, which is open to those ages 70-and-over, teachers and school
John Shearer/Getty Images for Academy of Country MusicWith his next musical chapter on the horizon, Chris Young is busy perfecting his new batch of songs: And he offered fans a sneak peek into that process on social
Andre’ Hill/FacebookBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Officials in Columbus, Ohio, plan to invest nearly $5 million in new body-worn cameras and introduce new legislation targeting police response following the death of Andre Hill, a
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, raising expectations that he will start in the AFC championship game against
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri legislative leaders said Thursday that they are planning to open a rapid COVID-19 testing clinic inside the Capitol building, after the annual session began with an outbreak of the disease. The
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Two people were in custody and a third was being sought after shots were fired toward police officers during a chase early Thursday in downtown Columbia. The confrontation began when an officer investigated
Reid LongOver the past several months, Eric Church has been slowly releasing music and teasing that his next album was on the horizon. In a video message to his Church Choir fan club on Thursday, the singer
Photo: In this Nov. 5, 2019, file photo, former Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen, right, walks with his attorney, Kurt Altman, as they leave a court hearing in Phoenix. Petersen, who has acknowledged running an adoption scheme
PHOTO: In this Nov. 5, 2019, file photo, former Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen, right, walks with his attorney, Kurt Altman, as they leave a court hearing in Phoenix. Petersen, who has acknowledged running an adoption
Courtesy of Absolute PublicityAmid the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person country concerts are few and far between. However, Darryl Worley is heading back out on the road, beginning Friday, for his Country Rewind Tour. Darryl
BMGIn conjunction with the recent release of the 50th anniversary reissue of The Kinks‘ 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, a new one-man show called The Moneygoround co-written by Ray Davies will premiere
Ozarks Gospel at Grand Country Music Hall. Tickets are $48 for two adults. Expires: 12/14/2025. Purchase tickets at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot on 620 Highway 5 North in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Call 870-425-3101 for more
New South Gospel at Grand County Music Hall. Tickets are $48 for two adults. Expires: 12/30/2025. 417-335-2484. Purchase tickets at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot on 620 Highway 5 North in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Call 870-425-3101
Ozarks Country at the Grand Country Music Hall. Tickets are $48 for 2 adult tickets. Tickets expire 12/14/2025. Purchase tickets at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot on 620 Highway 5 North in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Call
Grand Jubilee at the Grand Country Music Hall. Tickets are $48 for 2 adult tickets. Tickets expire 12/30/2025. Purchase tickets at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot on 620 Highway 5 North in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Call
Down Home Country at Grand Country Music Hall. Tickets are $48 for two adults. Expires: 12/12/2025. 417-335-2484. Purchase tickets at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot on 620 Highway 5 North in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Call 870-425-3101
Comedy Jamboree at Grand Country Music Hall. Tickets are $48 for 2 adults. Expire: 12/30/2025. Purchase tickets at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot on 620 Highway 5 North in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Call 870-425-3101 for more
The Metro Interlocal Agreement meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening at 5:30 in the Marion County Courthouse Annex.The meeting will review the metro agreement between City of Yellville and Marion County. The committee meets every six months
Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBy JULIA JACOBO and ALEXANDER MALLIN, ABC News (HARRISBURG, Pa.) — The Capitol Hill rioter who allegedly stole House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s laptop with the intention of selling it to Russian intelligence officers
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has confirmed a boil water notice issued by the Calico Rock Waterworks for the portion of the system west of State Highway 5.The order was issued due to a waterline break.ADH
Courtesy of Big Machine Label GroupTim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard made a stop on NBC’s Today Thursday to share the story behind “Undivided,” the duet they performed last night during the Celebrating America TV special to cap
ABC/Image Group LAIn July of 2020, Morgan Wallen surprised fans by introducing the newest member of his family: His baby boy Indigo Wilder, who was born to the rising country star and his ex-girlfriend, KT Smith. And
Courtesy of Glastonbury FestivalsThe U.K.’s most prestigious music festival, Glastonbury, was supposed to have celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020 with a star-studded lineup that included Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, The Isley Brothers, Crowded House and dozens
ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton shared a sad update with fans on Thursday morning, announcing that her younger brother, Randy Parton, has died. He was 67 years old. “My brother Randy has lost his battle with cancer,” the
The Go-Go’s in 1981; Paul NatkinThe Go-Go’s are among the artists who will be honored during the 2021 She Rocks Awards, which will be a virtual event this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Go-Go’s bassist
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1957, one of country music’s best-known legends made her debut appearance on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts TV show. She won that night’s contest with what would go on to become one of her
Photo: First responders handle a school bus fire Wednesday after a car rear-ended the bus while it was stopped picking up children on U.S. 62 near Green Forest in Carrol County. The driver of the car was
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ERIN SCHUMAKER, EMILY SHAPIRO and ROSA SANCHEZ, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than 96.9 million people worldwide and killed over two million of
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams have another home event scheduled for Thursday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will host a quad with Little Rock Hall and Benton. Action begins at 5 p.m on the junior
Basketball makes up much of the local Thursday schedule, and Mountain Home will have three junior high teams returning to the Hangar, as Douglas MacArthur comes in from Jonesboro. The eighth grade girls’ game tips off at
Photo: Joshua Allen Bates A Flippin man who pled guilty to drug-related charges last year and was put on probation had his suspended sentence revoked during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday. Thirty-four-year-old Joshua
Photo: Dalton Beckman A Marion County man, 19-year-old Dalton Beckman of Yellville, is facing felony sex-related charges involving three alleged victims. Beckman is charged with one count of rape, a Class Y felony, and three counts of
Approval of the 2021-22 academic calendar recommendation is among the items on the Mountain Home School Board’s agenda Thursday evening. The board is set to meet in its first meeting of 2021 at 6 p.m.Among the board
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (PORTLAND, Ore.) — At least eight people were arrested in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday after rioters damaged both federal and private property, police said. Dozens of protesters took to the streets of
Emily Fasel/TwitterBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Three soldiers are dead after a military helicopter crashed in upstate New York Wednesday evening, the New York National Guard said. The UH-60 medical evacuation helicopter, based at
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A major weather pattern change is expected in the United States as stormy weather moves from west to east with heavy snow, severe thunderstorms and Arctic cold. A
simon2579/iStockBy ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Florida will soon require proof of residency for people getting COVID-19 vaccines, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week. Starting Wednesday, people who show up for vaccines in Seminole County,
Gabrielle Lurie / The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty ImagesBy ZOHREEN SHAH and IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — For many members of the country’s South Asian population, Kamala Harris’ historic inauguration was a major turning
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONDallas 124, Indiana 112Philadelphia 117, Boston 109Cleveland 147, Brooklyn 135 (2OT)Miami 111, Toronto 102Atlanta 123, Detroit 115 (OT)Orlando 97, Minnesota 96Phoenix
Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images The 2021 inauguration celebrations wrapped up Wednesday night with the primetime special Celebrating America. The event, which was hosted by Tom Hanks, featured a lineup of top-tier performers, multiple tributes that celebrated the diversity of
Burke/Triolo/ThinkstockWynonna Judd is among the acts scheduled to perform during the rock-focused, virtual Big Love Benefit Concert, which supports the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Bret Michaels, Billy Idol and more are performing; the event will be hosted
ABC This week, Luke Combs extends his string of number ones to ten, as “Better Together” tops the country chart. Having inspired hits like “Beautiful Crazy,” “Lovin’ on You,” and his current chart topper, there’s no denying that Luke’s wife Nicole is his
Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty ImagesThe 2021 inauguration celebrations wrapped up Wednesday night with the primetime special Celebrating America. The event, which was hosted by Tom Hanks, featured a lineup of top-tier performers, multiple tributes that celebrated the diversity of
The Mountain Home City Council will consider adoption of the 2021 budget for the city and hear a pair of ordinances in Thursday’s regular monthly meeting.City Treasurer Marshella Norell will present the budget for adoption to the
The Cotter School Board’s first regular session of the calendar year is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. The board will address the purchase of Chromebooks, policy changes for licensed and classified personnel, a proposed budget of
STORRS, Conn. (AP) – UConn’s 3rd-ranked women’s basketball team agreed Wednesday to play at No. 15 Arkansas on Jan. 28. Arkansas had been scheduled to host Vanderbilt, but the Commodores cut short their season because of complications
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Desi Sills scored 14 of his 22 points in the second half to help Arkansas rally from a 12-point halftime deficit, and then hold on to beat Auburn 75-73 on Wednesday night. Sills
Ridofranz/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As the country continues to face supply issues for the coronavirus vaccine, New York City officials announced Wednesday that it had to postpone the first dose appointments for the
Paul Morigi/Getty ImagesOn a day that saw the inauguration of the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, U2 frontman Bono has posted a message on the band’s social media sites reflecting on the historic event
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – An Arkansas lawmaker on Wednesday tested positive for the coronavirus, the third to be infected since lawmakers convened this year’s session last week.Rep. Lanny Fite said he has not had any symptoms and
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Republican senators in Missouri on Wednesday debated ways to check health officials’ power in response to their handling of the coronavirus pandemic. One proposal would ensure there are no government-imposed occupancy limits
PERRYVILLE, Ark. (AP) – The fatal shooting on Tuesday of a 55-year-old man from Perry County by law enforcement officers following a standoff was being investigated by the Arkansas State Police. Police officers and deputies had gone
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – Missouri plans mass vaccination sites by the end of the month in an effort to get more protection against COVID-19 to more people, Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday. The Republican governor said he
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A Missouri appeals court on Wednesday denied a second challenge from St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner to an order removing her and her office from prosecution of Mark McCloskey, who along
ABC/Image Group LAWhen Russell Dickerson put out his new album, Southern Symphony, he paired the project with a unique album experience video, which featured a snippet of each song on the record paired to a larger, cohesive
The Hwy. 5 South Church of Christ has announced the cancellation of its services for Wednesday, Jan. 20, because of “exposure to COVID-19 of one our our members coming down with the virus.” WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo: Kenzie Hatman (left) and Kirsten Stroud Two Mountain Home High School seniors will be continuing their athletic careers on the collegiate level. Kenzie Hatman and Kirsten Stroud signed national letters of intent on Wednesday to join
Courtesy of Biden Inaugural CommitteeHere’s a reminder that the star-studded primetime TV special Celebrating America commemorating today’s inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris airs this evening at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. The show will
The Gassville City Council opened 2021 with a busy meeting Tuesday night at Gassville City Hall.Mayor Jeff Braim has the report on the meeting. Listen: click to download audio Braim with more on the meeting. Listen: click
Monarch Publicity/Sony Music NashvilleChris Young’s upbeat new duet with Kane Brown is an ode to the hometown heroes they knew and loved growing up. An award-winning school teacher named Megan, a star high school quarterback named Brandon
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Feral Hog Eradication Task Force is unveiling a new tool to help coordinate the fight against invasive pests in The Natural State. A new mobile-friendly survey will enable any private landowner or
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Some Missourians who received unemployment insurance payments during the coronavirus pandemic are now being told they have to pay back the money.Marissa Crozier told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that unemployment insurance kept her
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced her new redistricting team. Former state senator, Doyle Webb, joins Rutledge’s senior staff as the redistricting director. Webb will lead the redistricting team made up of former
Courtesy of nugs.netBilly Idol, Styx‘s Tommy Shaw and Poison‘s Bret Michaels are part of the lineup of an all-star virtual benefit concert organized by Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and his wife, singer/songwriter Lauren Monroe, that will
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has launched the Statewide Community Resources Portal, a website that connects schools and communities with information about available support services around the state. As a result of COVID-19,
ST. LOUIS (AP) – New restrictions caused a sharp drop in the number of women who had abortions at Missouri’s only provider last year but the clinic has not stopped performing the procedure, Planned Parenthood said. Officials
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – An Arkansas Senate panel on Tuesday advanced legislation allowing home delivery of alcohol by liquor stores, a measure that would make permanent something that’s been temporarily allowed during the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate
ABC On his massive new sophomore effort, Dangerous: The Double Album, Morgan Wallen gets honest about the ways in which his celebrity status has impacted his life. The title track, for example, is a cautionary tale about
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesBy STEPHANIE RAMOS and EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (SCRANTON, Pa.) — A steady line of supporters dropped by President Joe Biden’s boyhood home in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to snap photos on a snowy inauguration morning. The
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBy DEENA ZARU, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — As Kamala Harris became the 49th vice president of the United States on Wednesday morning, the bells at her alma mater — Howard University in Washington,
Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesGarth Brooks offered the final musical performance of President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday, delivering an a capella rendition of the classic hymn, “Amazing Grace.” Clad in a dark shirt and jacket, the seven-time CMA Entertainer of
Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty ImagesBy ALLIE YANG, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman stood in a hall of the Capitol building two weeks ago, facing off against a violent mob of former President
ABC/CRAIG SJODIN; Courtesy of QueenMore than 100 U.K. musicians, including Elton John, Queen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor, The Who‘s Roger Daltrey and Sting, have signed an open letter accusing the British government of making it much
ABC/Image Group LAMickey Guyton is gearing up to welcome her first child any day now, and the singer posted a sweet and glamorous snapshot from her maternity shoot on social media. In the photograph, the “Black Like
Courtesy of C2C FestivalThough promising news of a vaccine is on the horizon, the COVID-19 pandemic still poses significant concerns for concert-goers and large-scale events organizers. As a reminder of that fact, the C2C Music Festival, Europe’s
Courtesy of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalThe 2021 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been pushed to the fall. The multi-week fest, which is usually held in late April and early May, this year is
Photo: Patti Perret/Courtesy of Amazon StudiosLeslie Odom Jr. says he wanted to “honor” legendary singer Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami by showing a never-before seen side of him. “I thought the best way that I
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1979, the album The Gambler climbed to #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart where it stayed for the next 24 weeks. Can you name the singer? ANSWER: Kenny Rogers. By Cillea Houghton Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio.
JTSorrell/iStockBy LUCIEN BRUGGEMAN, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — With less than an hour before his term ended, President Donald Trump on Wednesday granted one final pardon to Albert Pirro, a longtime New York businessman and the ex-husband of
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes President/CEO Ron Peterson; VP/Chief Operating Officer David Fox; Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free; and Director of Marketing Tobias Pugsley.
Samara Heisz/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ERIN SCHUMAKER and EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than 96.2 million people worldwide and killed over two million of them, according
Grafton Police Department By IVAN PERERIA and SASHA PEZENIK, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The Wisconsin pharmacist accused of trying to destroy more than 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine has been charged with a misdemeanor as the
FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation CommissionBy JULIA JACOBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Recent sightings of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale is giving conservationists new hope on the survival of the species. Two more calves
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONDenver 119, Oklahoma City 101Utah 118, New Orleans 102NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEWinnipeg 4, Ottawa 3 (OT)Philadelphia 3, Buffalo 0New Jersey 4, NY
Courtesy of Gibson BrandsGibson’s Epiphone brand has just introduced a new signature electric guitar co-designed by Heart‘s Nancy Wilson. The Nancy Wilson Fanatic guitar features a mahogany body shaped like a Gibson Nighthawk model, with a maple
Big MachineOn Wednesday, three of the biggest names in country music take part in the inauguration of the next President of the United States, Joe Biden: Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, and Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard. Tim and Tyler will perform their
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAfter going viral on Tik Tok, Kylie Trout has officially released, “Can’t Be Lonely.” Kylie also drew attention on Tik Tok with her rendition of Morgan Wallen‘s “Somebody’s Problem.” The music of Johnny Cash is at the center of a Nashville
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will be back on the home floor on Wednesday. The Hogs are set to welcome Auburn to Fayetteville. Arkansas is currently 10-4 on the season and 2-4 in the SEC after losing
There is high school boys’ basketball set for Wednesday, as Viola will go across the state line. The Longhorns will be in Springfield to meet the Greenwood Laboratory School. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo: Amber Sue Davis An Ozark County woman arrested on a drug charge, after law enforcement reported she walked into the sheriff’s office, crying and talking to herself, is headed to prison. The Ozark County Times reports
Photo: Casey Dillan Lawson A 20-year-old rural Mountain Home man, who is alleged to have assaulted his mother, leaving her with serious injuries, made a second unsuccessful try at entering a guilty plea to his charges during
The Cotter High School basketball teams came away with a split Tuesday, as they hosted Yellville-Summit. The Lady Warriors were able to get past the Lady Panthers 31-28. Kate Cheek and Kaylee Crownover were Cotter’s leading scorers
Mountain Home High School’s basketball teams had their first home outing in three weeks, and it turned out to be a rough one, as they were swept by Russellville. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Jeremiah Tilmon had 19 points and 10 rebounds in another efficient performance, and No. 19 Missouri beat South Carolina 81-70 on Tuesday night. Tilmon, who came in shooting a SEC-leading 74% from the
Vgajic/iStockBy ADISA HARGETT-ROBINSON, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Part of the conversation about the recent racial reckoning in the United States amid the Black Lives Matter movement surrounds economic injustice. Inequity in home ownership between white and Black
BackyardProduction/iStockBy LAUREN LANTRY, ABC News (MISSOURI VALLEY, Iowa) — It’s January now, but the problems of 2020 have followed Melanie Adams into the new year. Last March, Adams was working in the only grocery store in Missouri
Cleopatra RecordsA collection of previously unreleased recordings by Tommy Bolin from the sessions for the late rock guitar great’s second and final solo album, 1976’s Private Eyes, will be issued on February 12. The album, titled Shake
ABC/Eric McCandlessThe Godmother of soul, Patti LaBelle, is among the artists set to perform at the 59th Inaugural National Prayer Service on Thursday, January 21, the day after President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president. The
Narvikk/iStockBy ARIELLE MITROPOULOS, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. reached yet another grim milestone Tuesday as the confirmed coronavirus death toll topped 400,000, just one day before President-elect Joe Biden is set to take the oath of
KMazur/WireImage for ChopardDespite their long-standing friendship, Rod Stewart and Elton John had a falling out a couple of years ago, with both of them sniping at each other in the press. But now, Rod’s confirmed that he
Zack MasseyLuke Combs has scored his 10th consecutive #1 single with “Better Together.” The romantic song tops the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week, continuing the superstar’s #1 streak with previous singles including “Even Though I’m Leaving,” “Does to Me”
Martin Holverda/iStockBy ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News (DALLAS) — Dallas officials are making changes after three high-income zip codes received a disproportionate share of the county’s first COVID-19 vaccines. Of the 3,071 doses given out at the Fair
ABCIngrid Andress is making her Ellen debut next week. The singer will perform her current single “Lady Like,” the title track of her debut album, on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on January 25. “‘Lady Like’ is one of the most personal songs I
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:
PHOTO: Rep. Keith Slape LITTLE ROCK (AP) – An Arkansas lawmaker tested positive for the coronavirus, a House spokeswoman said, the second to be infected since the Legislature began its session last week. Rep. Keith Slape told
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Another Missouri lawmaker said she has tested positive for COVID-19, as the House called off its session to try to stem an outbreak of the virus in the Capitol building. The House,
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday passed legislation easing restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense, sending the measure to the House.The majority Republican Senate voted 27-7 for the measure that would
Credit: Jay BlakesburgThe Grateful Dead‘s Bob Weir is among the celebrities scheduled to take part in the Clean Energy for America Inaugural Ball, a virtual event scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden
Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesIn honor of her 75th birthday, Dolly Parton has a special birthday wish: kindness. The music superstar has been flooded with well-wishes on her milestone birthday, taking to Instagramto show her appreciation by sharing a glowing throwback photo of
Neil Mockford/GC ImagesWe’re a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and with the continued absence of live music, it seems like every artist under the sun has done some kind of virtual concert. One holdout has been Cher,
Chris HolloBlake Shelton and Brad Paisley are teaming up for a special event honoring the Grand Ole Opry’s 95th anniversary. The Opry members will co-host Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music, a retrospective that celebrates the iconic show by featuring
MBPROJEKT_Maciej_Bledowski/iStockBy AARON KATERSKY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — An active duty American soldier is in federal custody Tuesday after he allegedly plotted with someone he thought was a member of ISIS to attack a landmark in New
Courtesy of Biden Inaugural Committee Songs both current and classic by artists from a variety of genres are featured on the official inauguration playlist for the Joe Biden/Kamala Harris campaign. The 46-track playlist, now available on your
A member of the Mountain Home High School football team is being recognized by media members from around the state. Senior Logen Walker was selected for the Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Super Team as a
ABCLuke Combs is combining his love of music and NASCAR with a headlining performance at the Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show next month, serving as the kick-off event for the NASCAR Cup Series and the 63rd annual The Great American Race.
ABCEric Church is teaming up with R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan to perform the national anthem at the 2021 Super Bowl. The NFL announced on Tuesday that the singers are joining forces for the first time to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of Super
MivPiv/iStockBy LUIS MARTINEZ, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Two Army National Guard members have been removed from the inauguration security mission after vetting found they had ties to far-right fringe groups, a U.S. official told ABC News Tuesday.
Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood is releasing her gospel album, My Savior, on March 26. The album, which features a variety of traditional hymns Carrie grew up singing, is co-produced by the singer and Cry Pretty co-producer David Garcia. In a trailer for the project,
Top Flight Basketball Academy is preparing for Sunday sessions for its final group of attendees. Dates for kindergarten, first grade and second grade are Feb. 14, 21 and 28 and March 7 and 14. The boys’ sessions
Residents of Baxter and Marion counties wanting to receive the COVID-19 vaccine must sign up for a waiting list with participating local pharmacies. In Baxter County, two options are available. To get on the list at Medi
Big Machine RecordsTim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard are bringing a message of unity to Inauguration Day. The singers are teaming up for a performance of “Undivided” on the special Celebrating America, a televised special part of Wednesday’s Inauguration Day festivities. Tim made the announcement
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1946, this global icon known for such hits as “9 to 5” and “Jolene” was born in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Today, she celebrates her 75th birthday. Can you guess who it
Rodin Eckenroth/WireImageThe Supremes are about to celebrate a major milestone. This Thursday, January 21, marks the 60th anniversary of the day the girl group was signed by Motown Records as The Primettes. Mary Wilson spoke to The Hollywood
NIXA, Mo. (AP) – An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a man outside a home in the southwestern Missouri town of Nixa, police there said. The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Monday, the
The Baxter County Assessor’s Office will be closed Tuesday due to a death in the family. The office will reopen Wednesday at 8 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
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Arkansas Sports Media Boys High School Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school boys’ basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A as voted by
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The National Weather Service is warning that winds 50 to 80 mph are expected for California Tuesday with extreme fire danger. The most dangerous winds and highest fire
narvikk/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR and ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than 95.6 million people worldwide and killed over two million of them, according to real-time data
Arkansas Sports Media Girls High School Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school girls’ basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A as voted by
Ridofranz/iStockBy ALLISON DE JONG, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Nearly 9 in 10 Americans say the coronavirus pandemic is not under control in the United States, but far fewer say they’ll get vaccinated against it, a new
High school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule, as Mountain Home will be on the home floor for the first time in three weeks. Conference play continues for the Bombers and Lady Bombers, as they welcome
Mountain Home was able to pick up a four-game sweep Monday hosting Batesville for junior high basketball. In the freshman boys’ game, the Junior Bombers were able to get past the Junior Pioneers 26-23. Braiden Dewey paced
Cotter was able to pick up a pair of girls’ basketball victories over Flippin on the junior high level on Monday. The Junior Lady Warriors topped the Junior Lady Bobcats 48-42 in the varsity game. Kylee Chastain
Daniel Tadevosyan/iStockBy DARREN REYNOLDS and WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Residents in parts of the Poconos have been asked to shelter in place after multiple shootings at multiple locations left at least four injured Monday
amphotora/iStockBy MATT FOSTER and WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC News (TOLEDO, Ohio) — The Toledo Police Department announced that 24-year-old officer Brandon Stalker was shot and killed after a standoff situation at a home Monday afternoon. Officer Stalker was
MivPiv/iStockBy LUIS MARTINEZ, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Every one of the armed National Guardsmen deployed around the U.S. Capitol and the streets of Washington, D.C., to help with security for Wednesday’s presidential inauguration has already been vetted
Missouri is set to return to the home floor for another Tuesday outing. The 19th-ranked Tigers will continue conference play against South Carolina. Mizzou is currently 8-2 on the season and 2-2 in the SEC. The Tigers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – On a day South Carolina unveiled a bronze statue of A’ja Wilson, current standout Aliyah Boston shined in a manner not unlike the Gamecocks great. “The numbers speak for themselves,” coach Dawn Staley
JeffKontur/iStockBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (DINWIDDIE, Va.) — Two dogs are being credited with saving the life of their owner after they woke him up while his house was burning down before perishing in the fire themselves.
DaveAlan/iStockBy MINA KAJI, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Two Spirit Airlines agents were injured on Sunday after three passengers “attacked them” while trying to board a flight from Detroit to Atlanta “without authorization” on Sunday, the airline
Certain members of Phase 1B of the Arkansas Department of Health’s (ADH) COVID-19 vaccine rollout received their first doses of the vaccine Monday in the Twin Lakes Area. People ages 70-and-over, teachers and school staff, childcare and
rafalkrakow/iStockBy MINA KAJI, ABC News (CHICAGO) — A man allegedly lived undetected inside the secure area of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for three months, living off of food provided to him by strangers, before he was arrested
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONNew York 91, Orlando 84Atlanta 108, Minnesota 97San Antonio 125, Portland 104Memphis 108, Phoenix 104Toronto 116, Dallas 93Brooklyn 125, Milwaukee 123Chicago
Photo: Savannah Nichol Wren A Mountain Home woman charged with killing 19-year-old Chaseton Lewter made an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-one-year-old Savannah Wren entered a not guilty plea to the charges against her. The
Photos: Mark Payton Jr. and Lauren Ashley Smith a.k.a. Lauren Ashley Cofield Two people have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in Boone County, following the discovery of a body in the parking lot of the
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension will be hosting three private applicator license classes at the Baxter County Extension Office on East Ninth Street in Mountain Home. The classes are scheduled for Friday
The Gassville City Councill will have a fairly busy agenda for the first session of the year Tuesday at 6 p.m. The council is set to consider the organization of city government, including meeting dates and times
The Norfork City Council will address a vacancy, when it meets for its first session of 2021 Tuesday evening at 6:30. The Ward 2, Position 2 seat is set to be declared open, after former councilwoman Lindsay
Hachette BooksPeter Frampton continues to promote his memoir Do You Feel Like I Do?, which was published back in October. As previously reported, the book delves into Peter’s long career, from becoming a teen pop star in
8 Ten, Inc.On Wednesday, Garth Brooks will perform alongside Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez, at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year made the announcement during a news conference on Monday,
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockWillie Jones has released his new single “American Dream” that serves as a patriotic protest anthem against racial injustice. The song is featured on Willie’s debut album, Right Now, that will be released on Friday. Author and country singer Billy Dawson has
The Lakeview City Council’s regular January session is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. Property litigation is the lone item of old business on the agenda. New business includes an organizational meeting, city appointments and an adjustment
The Bull Shoals City Council’s January workshop is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6:30. The workshop will be held in Bull Shoals City Hall. An agenda for the session was not provided. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health Dr. José R. Romero received their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine during a televised event Monday. Hutchinson, a 70-year-old Republican, said he was being
ST. LOUIS (AP) – More than 172,000 people in St. Louis County have registered for the COVID-19 vaccine, but the the local health department so far has only received 975 doses, county Executive Sam Page said Monday.The
Credit: Desiree PrietoBee Gees legend Barry Gibb‘s new solo album, Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers’ Songbook (Vol. 1), has debuted at #1 on the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart. The album, which features country-flavored renditions of select classic Bee
Credit: Kate IzorRoger Waters has re-teamed with his Us + Them tour backing band for another remote performance video: a rendition of “The Gunner’s War.” The track is an anti-war-themed song from Pink Floyd‘s 1983 album The
Dante MarshallOn Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Stevie Wonder has posted an emotional video message reciting an open letter to the late civil rights leader commenting on the continued racial troubles plaguing the U.S., particularly in light
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicGeddy Lee has been rather quiet of late, but the founding Rush frontman has signed on to take part in a virtual fundraiser for Canada’s Vancouver Symphony Orchestra that will be streamed TheConcertHall.ca on February 18
Disney Channel/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is set to perform as part of gospel singer CeCe Winans‘ upcoming livestream concert. The powerhouse country star is uniting with the multi-Grammy Award winning gospel singer, Tauren Wells and CeCe’s brother Marvin Winans for “An Evening of Thanksgiving
Win McNamee/Getty ImagesBY: AARON KATERSKY AND JULIA JACOBO, ABC NEWS (WASHINGTON) — Federal authorities are continuing to charge rioters who took part in the siege on Capitol Hill. One New York resident was arrested Monday, according to
Warner Music NashvilleDan + Shay are so excited that they may not be going to sleep anytime soon: Their latest single “I Should Probably Go To Bed” claims the #1 spot on the country charts this week. This makes
ABC/Gavin BondLuke Bryan has already found a stellar voice on the upcoming season of American Idol. In a series of trailers for the reality competition show’s fourth season — now available on People.com — Luke can be seen dancing along to an
A&M/UMeSting‘s third solo album, The Soul Cages, was released 30 years ago this week, and to mark the milestone anniversary, the former Police frontman has issued an expanded digital-only version of the record. Originally released in January
Augustas Cetkauskas/iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Oklahoma State University basketball coach Mike Boynton was feeling generous over the weekend. The coach and his staff showed up at Walmart Sunday to surprise OSU walk-on player Dee Mitchell
J. Kempin/FilmMagicGarth Brooks is performing at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Garth announced Monday that he will be singing on-site at the swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. alongside previously announced
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Americana MusicLoretta Lynn has received the COVID-19 vaccine. The 88-year-old music icon revealed on Instagram over the weekend that she and her daughter, Peggy Jean, were administered the vaccine at a local health facility in Tennessee. “Well, I
Courtesy of Ocean Spray Now here he goes again: Nathan Apodaca has just landed a very presidential gig, thanks to his fame as the “Dreams” TikTok skateboard guy. Nathan’s video of himself chugging Ocean Spray juice and
ABC NewsBy JULIA JACOBO, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — At least 21 states are activating National Guard troops in preparation of possible attacks this week. The FBI is warning that armed protests are being planned at all 50
The January meeting of the Marion County Airport Commission has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 15. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
ABCGabby Barrett and her husband, Cade Foehner, are days away from welcoming their first child, and Gabby admits that the third trimester has “definitely been the hardest” of her pregnancy. In addition to mood swings, the country chart-topper is also
Trae Patton/NBCBlake Shelton admits that he put on several pounds because of quarantine and lockdown. However, he says he’s not trying to quickly lose the weight because of a New Year’s resolution — he wants to look good for
DSDK ProductionsFounding Buffalo Springfield and Poco singer/guitarist Richie Furay has unveiled plans to release a new live album and concert video titled 50th Anniversary Return to the Troubadour on April 2. The album and video, which will
Comstock/ThinkstockThirty-four years ago this week, one of the biggest stars in country was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. She’s still a regular performer there, and her Opry shows thankfully go a lot smoother than her
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesBy ALEXANDRA SVOKOS, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Aliphine Tuliamuk, who won the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials last February, gave birth to a girl, her first child, she announced Monday morning. “Our daughter Zoe
Ovidiu Dugulan/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than 95 million people worldwide and killed over two million of them, according to real-time data compiled by
As the year 2021 is underway, there are new fishing regulations enforced by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, including a revision affecting one of the Twin Lakes. Game and Fish has removed the combined daily limit
Basketball makes up the local Monday schedule, and four of Mountain Home’s junior high teams will return to the Hangar, as they meet Batesville. The seventh grade boys’ game tips off at 4:30 followed by the eighth
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Major damaging winds are expected in California this week from the San Francisco Bay area all the way down to Los Angeles. The strongest winds in the San
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Jared Ridder scored a career-high 23 points as Missouri State beat Division II-member Missouri Science & Technology 94-49 on Sunday. Isiaih Mosley added 22 points for the Bears. Gaige Prim had 10 points
Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Arkansas 271,154 total cases (+16,078 from last Monday) 24,887 active cases (-2,605 from last Monday) 4,311 deaths (+268 from last Monday) Baxter
Nashville ZooBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — A newborn giraffe has died in a tragic accident shortly after it was born when it was stepped on by its own mother. The incident occurred at the
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONNew York 105, Boston 75Chicago 117, Dallas 101Utah 109, Denver 105New Orleans 128, Sacramento 123LA Clippers 129, Indiana 96Cleveland at Washington
Photo: Noah Lee Lawhead A motorcycle rider who led police on a high-speed chase that began in Gassville, continued through a large swath of Mountain Home and ended at a closed bridge in Missouri — about 24
The Marion County Airport Board’s next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Monday evening at 6. The meeting will be held at the airport. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The candidate filing period for the April election in Missouri closes Tuesday for positions coming open on Ozark County school and municipal boards, as well as Public Water District #1 in Theodosia and the Ozark County Ambulance
The Missouri Department of Transportation has two local road construction projects scheduled for this week. Weather permitting, two highways in Ozark County will be closed Wednesday for crews to replace culverts under the roadways. A portion of
ABCMorgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album, which boasts a whopping 30 tracks, is the new leader of the Billboard 200. This is the country singer’s first number one album. His 2018 debut If I Know Me peaked at number 13. Dangerous, which dropped January
Mailboat RecordsSammy Hagar and his band The Circle have premiered an official music video for their cover of David Bowie‘s classic “Heroes,” which is featured on their recently released album Lockdown 2020. The clip features remotely shot
Capitol NashvilleAs Dierks Bentley works on his tenth studio album, the Arizona native’s been splitting time between Nashville and his home in Colorado. While not everyone loves that writing sessions via Zoom have become a necessity because of COVID-19,
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Hailey Whitters last week announced Living the Dream, the deluxe edition of her 2020 album The Dream. The new project features duets with the likes of Trisha Yearwood, Little Big Town and Jordan Davis, the
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas on Monday will expand its distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers and people aged 70 or older. Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is 70, is set to get his first dose
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (AP) – One man was killed and another man wounded in a shooting in south-central Missouri over the weekend. The Phelps County Sheriff’s Department said the shooting was reported around 11:30 p.m. Saturday at
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs had lost Patrick Mahomes to a concussion and were in danger of losing the game. Then their defense and Chad Henne – their defense and Chad Henne?! –
The Norfork School District will return to virtual instruction only starting Monday and continuing through Thursday. According to an announcement from Norfork Superintendent Chip Layne, the number of faculty in quarantine has been increasing. Layne says no
Al Seib-Pool/Getty Images Phil Spector, the famed music producer and songwriter who was later convicted of murder, has died, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed. He was 81. Officials said Spector died of natural causes
The Arkansas Activities Association recently released its All-State teams for cheer and dance, and four area high school students are on the list. Mountain Home cheerleader Anna Caraway received the honor on the West team. The area
DNY59/iStockBY: JON HAWORTH, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — A 70-year-old woman in has been arrested after being filmed allegedly poisoning her husband’s coffee with ant and roach killer on more than one occasion. The incident occurred on
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. New restaurant among 9 building permits issued in MH in December 2 men suspected in area homicide, arson arrested in Clarksville Man convicted in
ABC NewsBY: DANIEL MANZO, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — The organized part of the winter storm that hit the Northeast on Saturday has ended and it brought 13 inches of snow to Mineville, New York, 16 inches
The Gainesville High School girls’ basketball team had a tough road trip during the weekend. The Lady Bulldogs fell to Springfield Catholic by a final of 48-31. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Loews Hotels said Saturday it has canceled an upcoming fundraiser for U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, the latest fallout for the Republican lawmaker after the U.S. Capitol uprising. The Republican senator from Missouri helped
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Norchad Omier had a season-high 22 points plus 17 rebounds as Arkansas State romped past Louisiana-Monroe 93-72 on Saturday. Caleb Fields had 19 points for Arkansas State (5-6, 2-2 Sun Belt Conference), which
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Caleb Asberry had 23 points as Texas State topped Little Rock 67-56 on Saturday. Asberry shot 9 for 11 from the floor, including 5 of 6 from behind the arc. He added
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Kevin Johnson had 17 points as Nicholls State narrowly beat Central Arkansas 74-72 on Saturday. Najee Garvin had 16 points for Nicholls State (6-5, 4-1 Southland Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive win.
