JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Candidate filing for Missouri’s August primary opens at 8 a.m. Tuesday and closes March 29 at 5 p.m. Missouri Secretary of State John “Jay” Ashcroft says, “Individuals planning to file for office must
Photo: Jodi Carney A Mountain Home attorney with 28 years of courtroom experience is seeking a new role. Jodi Carney has announced she will run for the position of district judge in Baxter and Marion counties, creating
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Members of The Friends of the Baxter County Library group are extending an invitation to the community to join them for a meeting Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Library staff member and historian
High school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule and includes the final road trip of the season for Mountain Home. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set for an outing with Greenbrier. Mountain Home’s girls are
“New Life in Old Places” with Jason and Kammi Nazarenko will be the topic at the next meeting of the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society meeting on Tuesday evening at 6. The meeting will be held
The Mountain Home High School boys’ soccer team won its pre-season match at Harrison 2-1 Monday night. The game was tied at 0-0 at halftime. Scoring goals for the Bombers were Blaine Tate and Jack Sheaner. Sheaner,
Missourians would have to have their vehicles equipped with ignition interlock devices after their first drunk driving conviction, under a bill under consideration in the House. Ignition interlock devices prevent a vehicle from starting if they register
The 2022 election cycle begins in earnest Tuesday across Arkansas with the opening of the filing period for political party, nonpartisan and school board candidates. The filing period will remain open for one week, until noon on
Another possibility of freezing precipitation is expected to begin in the middle of the week. A winter storm watch will be in effect for North Central Arkansas from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. The first round of
Arkansas Sports Media High School Girls 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
Photo: Coyotes typically breed in February and March. MDC says it’s important to be vigilant of pets this time of year in areas where coyotes are known to live. Photo: Courtesy MDC St. LOUIS, Mo. — Breeding
Arkansas Sports Media High School Boys 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
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — What appeared to be a deadly motorcycle crash turned into a homicide investigation after a medical examiner determined the driver had been shot before the crash. The crash was reported shortly before
One week after a one-vehicle crash in Mountain Home, the passenger in the vehicle succumbed to his injuries. Twenty-one-year-old Blake Liveley of rural Mountain Home died Saturday. According to the Mountain Home Police Department, Liveley was a
Image: Courtesy Arkansas Business Two years ago this month, Plant Family Therapeutics began dispensing medical marijuana east of Mountain Home. The opening of the local dispensary came four years after Arkansas voters approved the state’s Medical Marijuana
Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. *Numbers in parenthesis indicates change from last Monday. **Numbers are only cases reported by medical facilities and do not include any at-home
For those with outstanding patient accounts at Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC), there is good news, if they are able to pay the full balance. Until April 30, BRMC is once again offering a 15% discount on
Photo: Baxter County JP Angela DeGroote Angela DeGroote has announced she will be seeking reelection to the Baxter County Quorum Court as justice of the peace District 2. DeGroote is a Republican seeking her second term. She
The Norfork School Board will consider the contracts for its principals when it meets in regular session Monday at 5. The board will also hear updates from Superintendent Chip Layne on COVID-19, a roofing project and renovations
The Twin Lakes Area will be represented by 31 area basketball teams during this week’s regional tournaments. Five local teams will compete in the Class 2A West Regional Tournament at Eureka Springs. In girls’ action, Flippin and
Two area high school girls’ basketball teams will square off Monday in the semifinals of the Class 2, District 10 Tournament. Bakersfield and top-seeded Dora are scheduled for a 6 p.m. tip-off. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home High School baseball team will continue preparations on Monday with a preseason tune-up. The Bombers will welcome Batesville to McClain Park for a benefit game. The first pitch at Pitts Field is scheduled for
A shooting incident northeast of Dumas early Saturday afternoon claimed the life of 40-year-old Travis Edward Ward. A suspect in the shooting has been questioned by Arkansas State Police special agents and released at the direction of
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The first series of the year belongs to the Razorbacks. Led by Jaxon Wiggins and Kole Ramage’s 11 combined strikeouts on the mound, No. 2 Arkansas held off Illinois State, 4-2, on Sunday afternoon
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — No. 10 Arkansas secured its fourth win of the Razorback Invitational after piecing together 13 hits to down Western Illinois 13-3 (5 inn.) Sunday at Bogle Park. The Razorbacks fell to Illinois, 8-6, in
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Iverson Molinar scored 16 points, Shakeel Moore made a layup with 10.5 seconds left and Mississippi State beat Missouri 58-56 Sunday night. Garrison Brooks added 11 points and seven rebounds for Mississippi State
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) – A.J. Green had 21 points as Northern Iowa rolled past Missouri State 95-75 on Sunday. Noah Carter had 17 points and eight rebounds for Northern Iowa (16-10, 12-4 Missouri Valley Conference), which
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Kansas City woman charged with decapitating her 6-year-old son will undergo a mental health evaluation. The prosecution of Tasha Haefs, 35, was suspended Thursday after a court ordered the mental health
CHARLESTON, Mo. (AP) – Two people were killed and up to 15 people were injured in a shooting at a party early Saturday in southeast Missouri, authorities said. Robert Hearnes, director of the Charleston Department of Public
The Mountain Home boys wrapped up their season with a third-place finish Friday in the Arkansas High School State Wrestling Tournament at the Jack Stephens Center on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
The 1A-2 District Tournament came to an end Saturday in Shirley. Norfork captured the girls’ championship by beating Greers Ferry West Side 57-39. Liza Shaddy led the Lady Panthers with 14 points and 13 rebounds, Keely Blanchard
No. 10 Arkansas (6-2) posted 22 runs and rallied in the third inning of game two to secure two victories over Wichita State and Longwood Saturday afternoon at Bogle Park. Hannah Gammill hit a grand slam in
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Jared Chatham had a career-high 36 points plus 16 rebounds as Central Arkansas topped Eastern Kentucky 83-76 on Saturday night. Camren Hunter had 19 points for Central Arkansas (9-17, 6-7 Atlantic Sun Conference).
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Jeremiah Gambrell, Jr. had a career-high 31 points as Prairie View scored a season high in beating Arkansas-Pine Bluff 92-84 on Saturday. DeWayne Cox scored a career-high 25 points for Prairie View
Photo: Jim Collins Jim Collins is announcing he will be a candidate for the Marion County coroner’s position in the upcoming election cycle. Collins has served as deputy coroner in Marion County under Dan Duren and as
Two Boone County residents have been arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at a dealership in which the keys to all the vehicles on the lot were reportedly taken, along with two autos. The pair
SALEM, Ark. — North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is accepting applications for the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and its scholarship program. Both applications are available at naeci.com and through high school counselors. High school juniors may
Photo: Elizabeth Hiers LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An area educator has made the list of 18 across the state selected to receive a sponsorship of up to $2,000 to attend the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual
Photo: Students and staff at Mountain Home Kindergarten are seeing double and sometimes triple all of their campus. This year there are eight sets of twins in kindergarten and one set of triplets. Pictured are (back row)
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — The Reppell Diabetes Learning Center (RDLC) has renewed its status as an accredited diabetes education program by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). The renewal allows people with diabetes in
February is Black History Month, and today I’d like to pay tribute to some of the Arkansans who have made a real difference in our state and nation. More than 160 Arkansans have been inducted into the
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) – Mason Harrell registered 19 points as Texas State stretched its win streak to seven games, topping Little Rock 68-50 on Saturday. Nighael Ceaser had 12 points and eight rebounds for the Bobcats
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – No. 23 Arkansas held Tennessee to two field goals in the final eight minutes and used an 11-1 run late in the second half for a 58-48 win over the No. 16 Volunteers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Norchad Omier had 22 points and 16 rebounds as Arkansas State topped Texas-Arlington 58-49 on Saturday. Omier shot nine for 11 from the field. Desi Sills had 10 points for Arkansas State (16-9,
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Razorbacks are in the win column. True freshman Hagen Smith dazzled in his first collegiate start, striking out five over six scoreless innings on the mound to lead No. 2 Arkansas to a
An area man is in custody after pleading guilty to raping a juvenile. Thirty-one-year-old Devin Williams of Marshall is being held in the Searcy County Detention Center after entering his plea Wednesday in Searcy County Circuit Court
The Mountain Home boys began action Friday in the Arkansas High School State Wrestling Tournament on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Bombers were second in Class 5A after the first day.
The Family Dollar logo is centered above one of its variety stores in Canton, Mississippi, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. More than 1,000 rodents were found inside a Family Dollar distribution facility in Arkansas, the U.S. Food and
Saturday’s basketball schedule includes district play ending in Arkansas and beginning in Missouri. The championships of the 1A-2 District Tournament will be decided in Shirley as two area teams face Greers Ferry West Side. Norfork’s girls take
A search is underway for a child along the banks of Bull Shoals Lake. Search efforts are expected to resume Saturday morning in Taney County after being suspended Friday night due to darkness. According to KYTV/KSPR, the
Photos: Norman Eugene Lasecki and Stacy Ann Lasecki Two people have been arrested in Stone County on drug-related charges after the driver of a vehicle twice waived over a deputy asking for help. According to the probable
The City of Mountain Home issued 13 business licenses in January. Those 13 licenses include a firearms instruction business, a real estate company and seven home-based entities. The license for the firearms instruction business was issued to
Photo: Adrienne Blackwell MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Adrienne Blackwell has been appointed deferred gift officer of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation. Blackwell’s primary duties include deferred donor relations, overseeing the Legacy Society and coordinating the professional advisory
Photo: Gayle Cooper An area man is among those on the latest list of appointments announced by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Gayle Cooper of Melbourne has been appointed to the board of trustees of Ozarka Technical College. Cooper’s
Photo: Victor Beck Victor Beck has been selected as Arkansas State University Mountain Home’s new director of Workforce and Community Education. Beck spent 28 years working for Northrop Grumman as a systems engineer, program and training manager.
Photo: (from left) Zane Crawford, president, SkillsUSA; Madison Hutson, president, FFA; Kathryn Davis, co-president, FCCLA; Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams; Taylor Schumacker, president, FBLA; Anthony Mojica, president, Educators Rising; Lexi Rauls, president, HOSA; and Sydney Chipps, co-president,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $502,838.41 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 183 schools, school districts and conservation districts in 65
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams’ longest trip of the season was a rough one, as they were officially eliminated from postseason contention Friday at Greenwood. The Bomber boys’ 20-point lead slipped away, as they fell
The Mountain Home Christian Academy varsity boys’ basketball team had a rough night in the semifinals of the HCAA Class 2A State Tournament Friday in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The Eagles were edged out 58-55 by Wright Christian Academy
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) – Tolu Smith scored 16 points, Iverson Molinar added 13 points and Mississippi State beat Missouri 68-49 on Friday night in a game delayed 2 hours, 30 minutes due to travel issues for the
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — No. 10 Arkansas picked up a 6-3 win in its home opener against Illinois at Bogle Park Friday afternoon. How it Happened Senior Mary Haff powered the Razorbacks on the mound to pick up
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — For the first time since 1981, the opponent won on Opening Day in Fayetteville. No. 2 Arkansas was tripped up by Illinois State, 3-2, on Friday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium, snapping the Razorbacks’ streak
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Little Rock man was sentenced late Thursday on one count of possession of child pornography. United States District Court Judge Kristine Baker sentenced Bryan Shannon, 54, to 135 months in federal prison.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture reports 27,803 feral hogs have been removed from the state since January 2020 by members of the Arkansas Feral Hog Eradication Task Force. The Feral Hog Eradication Task
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A crime-fighting partnership between Missouri and the Justice Department is caught in the middle of a dispute over a new Missouri law banning local police from enforcing federal gun laws. At issue is
Photo: Courtesy Arkansas House of Representatives The 93rd General Assembly is now entering the second week of the 2022 Fiscal Session. The session began with an address by Gov. Asa Hutchinson outlining his budget priorities for the
Photo: Courtesy Talk Business & Politics A three-way race for the Republican nomination for First District U.S. congressman appears to be developing. Talk Business & Politics reports Attorney Jody Shackleford of Cherokee Village says he will seek
Photo: Joshua Koonce. Photo: Courtesy standard-democrat.com BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Dexter man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 15 years for the stabbing death of another man. Joshua Koonce was sentenced Thursday in Stoddard County
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A northwest Arkansas county issued a resolution praising the doctor at its jail who faces a lawsuit from inmates who say they were unknowingly prescribed ivermectin to treat COVID-19, despite warnings from health
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri will get $458 million to help victims of the opioid epidemic as part of a settlement with the three biggest U.S. drug distribution companies and the drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, the state
CORONA, Calif. — Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (OTCQX:EVTV), a provider of new zero-emission, purpose-built electric vehicles, has announced it will open its first U.S.-based, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Arkansas. The company has entered into a purchase agreement for
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Mountain Home School District employees will be seeing bigger paychecks next school year following action by the school board. The board, at its regular February meeting Thursday night, approved a proposal to increase the pay by 3%.
Photo: Cadet Ensign Johnathon Mason, MHHS Drone Team Commander, prepares for Saturday’s competition. MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven teams of high school students from four states will compete in
A boil order issued by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) in late January for the entire Fifty Six Waterworks system remains in place, according to the agency’s website. The order for the system in Stone County
Photo: Baxter County Assessor Jayme Nicholson Jayme Nicholson, a Republican, is seeking reelection as Baxter County assessor for her fourth term. Nicholson says, “It is my privilege to serve the citizens of Baxter County, and I hope
The Mountain Home High School boys’ wrestling team will begin its two-day run in the Arkansas High School State Wrestling Tournament. The Bombers will be at the Jack Stephens Center on the campus of the University of
High school basketball makes up much of the local Friday schedule and includes Mountain Home’s second road trip in three days. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be near the Oklahoma line to face Greenwood. Mountain Home’s
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday he’s dismissing a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new state House districts as diluting the influence of Black voters, unless the Justice Department joins the case as a plaintiff.
The Mountain Home High School girls’ wrestling team finished seventh at the State Wrestling Tournament at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Thursday, and had two Top 5 individual finishers. The tournament combined all classes, from
It was a busy Thursday night for high school hoops in the area, as district tournaments continued for a number of area teams. The 2A-1 District Tournament is being played at Flippin. In boys’ action, Cotter defeated
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Razorback baseball is back. No. 2 Arkansas begins its 2022 campaign — the program’s 100th season of competition — with a three-game series against Illinois State this weekend at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville. First
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Arkansas Women’s Basketball (16-9, 6-6) had its two-game winning streak snapped on Thursday night in Exactech Arena, as No. 17 Florida (20-6, 10-3) downed the Hogs, 76-67. Turnovers were the story of the night
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Turnovers proved costly for the Arkansas State men’s basketball team in a 84-67 setback Thursday at Texas State. With the setback, A-State drops its third-straight and moves to 15-9 on the season and
ARLINGTON, Texas — Myron Gardner registered his first career double-double, finishing with 24 points and 11 rebounds, but a sluggish starts and turnover woes proved costly for Little Rock in an 85-70 loss to UT Arlington at
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The strength of the economy in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states continues to drive farmland prices and farm equipment sales higher, according to a new monthly survey of bankers in
Photo: Dr. Kathy White Loyd An Arkansas State University-Mountain Home benefactor is among 14 individuals named Thursday by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to serve on his Women’s Commission. The appointees include Arkansas State University’s Women’s Leadership Center Executive
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic and the impending winter storm on Thursday. Listen to the address in full here: Listen: click to download audio
A two-vehicle collision in Ozark County Thursday morning sent one driver to Baxter Regional Medical Center by ambulance for treatment of her injuries. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred 7 miles southeast of Gainesville when
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Department of Justice on Wednesday sued Missouri over a contested new law banning local police from enforcing federal gun laws just days after pulling out of a state crime-fighting partnership. The
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Republican-dominated Arkansas Senate tabled efforts Thursday to enact an abortion ban modeled on Texas’ restrictive law, thus dimming prospects for it to come back up during this year’s session. The Senate
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Walmart Inc. (WMT) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $3.56 billion. The Bentonville-based company said it had profit of $1.28 per share. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs, came to $1.53 per share.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said it won’t dismiss a challenge to four new voting restrictions passed by the Legislature last year. Justices rejected arguments by attorneys for Secretary of State
Active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Baxter County have continued the downward trend from last week, according to Baxter Regional Medical Center officials. As of Wednesday, there are 119 active COVID-19 cases in Baxter County and 21
A man listed as one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted suspects is in custody in Izard County. Joshua David Whitworth, aka Fat-Boy, who is affiliated with the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and is considered armed and dangerous,
Marion County Circuit Court jurors on the “yellow” panel do not need to report for duty March 9-1. The next time these jurors are to report is March 28. Members of the “yellow” panel should call the
The Marion Country Quorum Court committee meetings scheduled for Thursday evening have been postponed. Both the budget and personnel committees were scheduled to meet. The meetings have been rescheduled for Tuesday evening at 5:30 at the courthouse
Photo: Highway 95 bridge Thursday morning by Brixey/Rockbridge VFD UPDATE: As of Friday afternoon, the Missouri Department of Transportation website indicates only portions of Missouri State Highway 95 in Ozark County remains closed due to flooding. Original
Firewood. Refrigerator.
A minor earthquake has been reported in southeastern Izard County, nearly at the same location as another earthquake less than one month ago. The United States Geological Survey reports the quake, which measured 2.3 on the Richter
Thursday looks to be a wild one when it comes to weather in the Twin Lakes Area. All modes of weather, including thunderstorms and wintery precipitation, are possible as a powerful cold front makes its way through
A new hotel tops the building permits list for January, according to a report from the City of Mountain Home Building Inspection Department. The permit was issued to Americinn, with “hotel, motel and cabins” listed as the
Photo: Terry Kohen The mother of a Mountain Home man accused of threatening her and another person with a knife and hammer has filed a petition seeking an order of protection to keep her son away from
The Gassville City Council moved through its brief agenda in about 45 minutes Tuesday evening with members Tim McFarland and Anita Seaman absent. Mayor Jeff Braim has details. Listen: click to download audio The rezoned property is
Photo: Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese has announced she is running for reelection in 2022. Reese is serving her fourth term in the dual role as Baxter County’s
Photo: Baxter County JP Dirk Waldrop Dirk Waldrop has announced he is seeking reelection to the Baxter County Quorum Court as District 4 justice of the peace. A Republican, Waldrop is seeking his third term on the
The Mountain Home School Board has a number of items to deal with on the agenda for its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. Among the items the board will discuss is a pay increase for school employees.
Photo: Board members (front row, from left) Donald Marler, President Allen Franks, (back row, from left) Vice President Luke Walker, Secretary Jimmy Morgan and Robert Benedict. The Cotter School Board will consider four items of business when
The Marion County Quorum Court budget and personnel committees will meet Thursday evening at 5:30.The agenda will include final discussion of the 2022 budget and office hours. The meeting will be held in the courthouse annex. WebReadyTM
High school basketball makes up much of the local Thursday schedule, as district tournaments continue. The 2A-1 District Tournament will hold its semifinals at Flippin. On the girls’ side, the host and top-seeded Lady Bobcats face Life
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) –A Kansas City woman who authorities said decapitated her 6-year-old son was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s office said. Tasha Haefs, 35, was charged after officers found her son
The season will come to an end Thursday for the Mountain Home High School girls wrestling team. The Lady Bombers will compete in the Arkansas High School State Wrestling Tournament at the Jack Stephens Center on the
Wednesday was a rough night for the Mountain Home High School basketball teams, as they were swept in makeup games at Siloam Springs. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio The night started with
The Viola High School basketball teams had mixed results Wednesday in the 1A-2 District Tournament at Shirley. The Lady Longhorns secured a regional tournament bid with a 62-59 overtime victory over Izard County. A.J. McCandlis led Viola
Photo: Dylan J. Smith. Photo: Courtesy KQFX FULTON, Mo. (AP) — One of three people charged as adults after a historically Black church in central Missouri was vandalized has pleaded guilty. Dylan J. Smith, 18, of Jefferson
Photo: Representative Lane Roberts (Photo: Tim Bommel, Missouri House Communications) A bill aimed at addressing a shortage of law enforcement officers has advanced through a Missouri House committee. House Bill 1703 is sponsored by Representative Lane Roberts
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders raised $235,000 last month in her bid for Arkansas governor, again outpacing her closest fundraising rival among the Democrats hoping to challenge her, reports filed
Photo: Sarah Sanders LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders raised $235,000 last month in her bid for Arkansas governor, again outpacing her closest fundraising rival among the Democrats hoping to challenge
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s GOP-led House on Wednesday again sought to raise the bar to amend the state’s Constitution, this time by requiring a majority of registered voters to pass amendments proposed by voters. It
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday the Arkansas Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) portal is open, and homeowners can now apply for assistance. Arkansas is one of the first states to gain approval and begin
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday dropped a ban on the public using cellular devices to record and livestream its sessions from the gallery and created a process to credential media organizations covering
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The United States Attorney’s Office announces Travis Crane, age 30, of Kennett has been sentenced to serve 210 months in federal prison for the offense of sexual exploitation of a minor. Crane appeared
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of a law banning the use of public funds for campaigning. Several cities in 2019 sued to overturn the law against using public
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A woman who lost her job after moving from St. Louis to New York to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic should receive unemployment benefits, a Missouri appeals court ruled. The Missouri
Photo: Bryan Scott Pellham. Photo: Courtesy Polk County Sheriff’s Office BOLIVAR, Mo. (AP) — A Willard man is facing a felony terrorism charge after authorities said he threatened to kill one of the coaches of a junior
The Baxter County Library Board will meet Thursday morning at 7:40.The meeting will be held at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
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Parts for a 2006 Cadillac.
A school bus crash in southern Missouri late Tuesday night sent 20 people to the hospital, including one brought to Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. KYTV reports the bus belonging to the Koshkonong School District
Harrison High School has hired a new head football coach. Former Goblins assistant Chris Keylon has been hired by the Harrison School Board to succeed Joel Wells who announced last month he was stepping down as head
Photo: Alex Jordan Jeschke A man charged with shooting his uncle has been waiting for five months to be examined to determine his mental fitness to proceed in his case, according to electronic court records. Twenty-three-year-old Alex
Photo: Terry Guthrie A Stone County man is facing theft and drug-related charges following his arrest Friday. Stone County Chief Deputy Dammon McGilton says 58-year-old Terry Guthrie of Mountain View was taken into custody following the execution
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Three communities in North Central Arkansas will share in $3.6 million across the state in Outdoor Recreation Grants awarded from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The projects are located within
Photo: Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize has announced she will be seeking reelection. First elected in 2012, Mize is serving her fourth term in office. Prior to that, she served for 16
Photo: Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith Baxter County Tax Collector Teresa Smith has announced she is seeking reelection in 2022. Smith says she is looking forward to the ongoing challenge of keeping up with the latest technological
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For a quarter of a century the annual Great Backyard Bird Count has been a bright spot for nature lovers. The 25th edition of the event is coming up Friday through Monday. Everyone
High school basketball makes up the local Wednesday schedule and includes makeup games for Mountain Home. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will start a run of three consecutive road trips by going to Siloam Springs. Mountain Home’s
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ majority-Republican Senate rejected a push Tuesday for an abortion ban modeled after Texas’ restrictive law, with abortion opponents divided about emulating their neighbor’s approach as they await a key ruling from
It was mixed results for the Mountain Home Christian Academy (MHCA) teams at the Heartland Christian Athletics Association 2A State Tournament in Little Rock. The boys were 59-55 winners over Trinity Christian from Texarkana. Trenton Cox led
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Trey Wade and Jaylin Williams each had double-doubles to lead #23 Arkansas to a 76-57 victory at Missouri on Tuesday night at Mizzou Arena. Wade finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds for his
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Gaige Prim scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, both game highs, to help Missouri State to a 79-70 come-from-behind win over visiting Indiana State in Springfield Tuesday night. Prim’s effort was just one
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams wrapped up their two-game home stand by splitting with Russellville. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio The Lady Bombers began by defeating the Lady Cyclones 53-39.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A cold front is forecast to move across Missouri in the form of rain on Wednesday, changing to ice and snow overnight into Thursday morning. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) urges drivers
Photo: Josh Duggar FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A judge has set an April sentencing date for former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who was convicted last year of federal child pornography charges. Duggar — whose family was
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s GOP-led House on Tuesday advanced a proposal to allow lawmakers to defund Medicaid expansion, which would effectively undo voters recent decision to increase access to the government health care program. The
A one-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Mountain Home resulted in suspected serious injuries to the passenger and the driver suspected of driving while intoxicated. Twenty-year-old Blake Lively of rural Mountain Home was airlifted to Cox Medical
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A caregiver from Clark County has pleaded guilty to abusing an individual in his care. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Mikel Noel was convicted of two felonies: battery in the second degree
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission continues to work with the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) and the telecommunications industry on implementation of an overlay plan and the introduction of a new area
Two area men were airlifted to the hospital following separate crashes Monday. The first crash sent 49-year-old Bryan Johnston of Harrison to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) report says Johnston
The second meeting to discuss the Mountain Home High School renovation project is scheduled for Tuesday evening at Dunbar Auditorium. The district is looking at a major renovation of the campus originally built in 1966. The meeting
Photo: Mark Allen Hansen In November 2019, Mark Allen Hansen of rural Mountain Home was put on probation after pleading guilty to drug-related charges. During a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday, Hansen’s probation was revoked,
Photo: Baxter County JP Ty Chapman Ty Chapman has announced he will be seeking reelection to the Baxter County Quorum Court as justice of the peace for District 11 in the upcoming elections. Chapman is a Republican
The Gassville City Council is set to meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6.Under new business, the council is set to consider a resolution accepting state-aid street monies for overlay projects and to consider an ordinance
The Norfork City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6:30.One item is listed on the agenda under new business, a change to the building permit application. The council is also set to act on
The Lakeview City Council has a brief agenda to consider when it meets in regular session Tuesday evening at 7.One item is listed under new business. That item is to set up dates for a workshop in
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday evening at 6:30.An agenda for the session was not provided. The meeting will be held at Bull Shoals City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Flippin City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6 with one item of business on its agenda.The council will hear from District Court Clerk Sandy Balogh regarding premium pay for certain city officials.
High school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule, and Mountain Home will wrap up its current two-game home stand. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set to take on Russellville. Mountain Home’s girls are 4-18 on
The Yellville-Summit High School boys’ basketball team is one win away from a regional bid after picking up another victory in the 2A-1 District Tournament at Flippin. The Panthers needed overtime, but they were able to upset
FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas returned to the national polls this week #23 by the AP ad #24 by the coaches and return to the road to play at Missouri on Tuesday (Feb. 15). Tipoff is set
TROY, Ala. Little Rock put together one of its most complete games of the season, building a second half advantage and never letting up, handing Troy the 66-62 loss in its final trip to Trojan Arena.
Arkansas Sports Media High School Girls 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
Arkansas Sports Media High School Boys 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
Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., hands pizzas to members of the National Guard gathered at the Capitol Visitor Center, Jan. 13, 2021, in Washington. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has endorsed U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s bid for Senate, saying
Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks Monday at the state Capitol in Little Rock as he delivers his state of the state speech. (Staton Breidenthal/The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Louisville, Kentucky, man has been convicted of possessing more than 2 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in a rental vehicle after he was stopped on Interstate 44 in Jasper County, Missouri.Quennel Young, 31, was
Photo: Rep. Tricia Derges A Missouri lawmaker who is charged in a fraud scheme involving medical treatments in her job as a physician assistant reached a settlement with the state health department that puts her narcotics license
Photo: Joshua J. Mannella A Baxter County man, 32-year-old Joshua J. Mannella of the Gamaliel area, was arrested Friday afternoon and booked into the Baxter County Detention Center after a domestic disturbance was reported at 4333 Arkansas
The Gassville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Monday evening at 6.The hearing is to consider a rezoning request for property located at 116 Snowball Drive from special use to commercial C-2. Danny Montgomery
The Baxter County Election Commission is set to meet Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.The upcoming election cycle will be the topic of the meeting. The meeting will be held in the election headquarters, located at
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas lawmakers are convening Monday for this year’s session to craft the state’s $6 billion budget for the coming year, but could face renewed fights over abortion and other culture war issues.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Police in Springfield, Missouri, continue to investigate after a man was found shot to death on the driveway of an apartment building. Officers were called about 10:30 p.m. Sunday to Timberwood Apartment Complex
The U.S. Forest Service is prescribing burns in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. National forest fire managers are conducting a local burn in Baxter and Stone counties Monday. One of the newest burns will be in the
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A big fundraiser is coming up this weekend for a local sports program. The 21st-annual Slappin’ Leather Texas Hold ’em Tournament is scheduled for Saturday at the ELKS Lodge #1714 to benefit Mountain Home American Legion baseball.
High school basketball makes up the local Monday schedule, as district tournaments continue in Arkansas. Flippin is the site of the 2A-1 District Tournament. On the girls’ side, Alpena and Haas Hall-Bentonville tip off at 4, and
Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. These numbers are those reported by medical facilities and do not include at-home tests. (Numbers in parenthesis indicates change from last Monday)
Photo: Sandra Coons. Photo: Courtesy Ozark County Sheriff’s Office via Ozark County Times An Ozark County woman is set to make a court appearance Tuesday to answer to allegedly abandoning her husband on a mattress in an
The Mountain Home High School (MHHS) and junior high bands have been busy lately and have picked up some awards. MHHS Band Director Tom Chentnik says several members of the band have recently picked up some honors.
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, working with the Baxter County Farmers’ Market, is inviting potential vendors to an information meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2. The meeting will be held in the Arvest Training Center at
Photo: Daniel Robert Adams A bond reduction for a man charged with murder was denied during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. The request to lower the bond was made on behalf of 36-year-old Daniel
The academic calendar for 2022-2023 is among the items on the Yellville-Summit School Board’s agenda when it meets Monday evening at 5:30.Other items on the agenda include purchases of elementary school cafeteria tables and Promethean boards and
The Democratic Party of Fulton Council will meet Monday evening at the Hickinbotham-Miller Building at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Salem.Social hour will begin at 5:30, with the business meeting starting at 6. All members and other
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Arkansas Women’s Basketball (16-8, 6-5) won its second straight game on Sunday afternoon in Mizzou Arena, riding a 54-point second half to an 88-71 win over Missouri (16-9, 5-7). With the win, the Hogs
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Arkansas mayor arrested on felony charges Area restaurant named finalist for 2022 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Woman arrested after attempt to smuggle drugs
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is delivering his last state of state address to lawmakers and kicking off what may be his last legislative session with the state sitting on a more than
There is one item of new business for the Mountain Home Planning Commission to consider when it meets Monday afternoon at 1.The commission will be asked to consider a preliminary plan for property located at Cobblestone Ridge.The
An area man sustained serious injuries in a fiery crash early Saturday morning in Howell County. Twenty-year-old Connor Rackley of West Plains was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State
The 1A-1 East Junior District Tournament came to an end Saturday in Jasper. Western Grove breezed its way to the boys’ championship by routing Deer 50-19. Omaha lost the girls’ game to the host Junior Lady Pirates
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — No. 8 Arkansas split their second doubleheader in as many days with a 10-0 win over Long Beach State and a 10-5 loss to No. 7 Washington in the nightcap to go 3-2
MOBILE, Ala. — A 12-0 run to end the first half helped South Alabama to a 20-point halftime lead as the Jaguars downed the Arkansas State men’s basketball team 70-51 Saturday night at the Mitchell Center. Playing
TROY, Ala. — Little Rock put together one of its most complete games of the season, building a second half advantage and never letting up, handing Troy the 66-62 loss in its final trip to Trojan Arena.
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – This time the University of Central Arkansas Bears earned the win, with earned being the operative word. In another classic matchup with first-place Jacksonville State, the Bears turned in one of their best defensive
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State had four players score in double figures, including a game-high 22 from Isiaih Mosley, to turn back visiting Valparaiso, 84-66, Saturday, securing the Bears’ 10th conference victory of the season. The Bears
Efforts to build a Marion County Community Center received a major shot in the arm with a $25,000 donation to purchase land for the facility. On a recent episode of Talk of the Town on KTLO-FM 97.9,
Photo: Colton Dale Smith A 21-year-old Mountain Home man pled guilty to charges in two drug-related cases during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Colton Dale Smith was put on probation for three years. He
A Newton County man has entered a not guilty plea to charges following an incident in which he reportedly fled from Sheriff Glenn Wheeler, as he drew his service revolver. According to the probable cause affidavit, 63-year-old
Photo: Amy Reano, APRN MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Baxter Regional Medical Center is welcoming Amy Reano, APRN, to its medical staff and Baxter Regional Urology Clinic. Reano is a board certified nurse practitioner joining the practice of
HARRISON, Ark. — The National Park Service (NPS) has released an environmental assessment (EA) that analyzes a county and state led effort to reconstruct and repave the 1.8-mile section of Cave Mountain Road (Newton County Road 9560)
Photo: Lauren Dewey MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Lauren Dewey, a freshman at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, received the Susan & Steve Blumreich Business Scholarship from the Mountain Home Education Foundation (MHEF), after graduating summa cum laude
Photo: Courtesy Areawide Media Work continues on Viola’s sewer system project. Just over one year ago, the city council was advised work had started on the long-awaited project. At that time, Areawide Media reported Mayor Jackie Estes
The Fulton County Fair Association is accepting vendor applications for the 17th annual Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market, April 9, in Salem. The Fulton County Fair has two buildings available, and a spokesperson says all precautions will be
Photo: Paul and Judy Sugg Paul Sugg has been elected to the Calico Rock Community Foundation’s board of trustees. Sugg was born in Buffalo, New York, and graduated from Great Lakes Christian High School in Texas. He
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams went to Searcy for the 5A-East Conference Tournament on Saturday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers both left with the runner-up trophies. Michael Davis, Austin Callies and Noah and Elijah Lagg
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Javon Pickett and Ronnie DeGray III each scored 14 points and Missouri beat Mississippi 74-68 on Saturday night. Missouri (10-14, 4-7 Southeastern Conference) has won two of its last three games. Ole Miss
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Noah Gurley scored Alabama’s final four points including the winning bucket with 27 seconds left and the Crimson Tide beat Arkansas 68-67 on Saturday to end the Razorbacks’ nine-game winning streak. JD Davison
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A Pulaski County justice of the peace is suing the county judge over a mandate to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or wear a mask in county buildings. Justice Doug Reed was
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Meeting in a rare Saturday session, Missouri senators searched for what the chamber’s leader described as a “magic path” toward resolving a weeklong filibuster against a plan to redraw the state’s congressional
The term “championship Saturday” reigned true for the Mountain Home Lady Bombers. Dylan Connolly has the details: Listen: click to download audio It was championship Saturday in the 5A-East Junior High District Tournament, as the Mountain Home
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Four people who were hit by gunfire from a car in north Springfield are recovering from their injuries and expected to survive, police said Saturday. Police provided the update on the victims, but
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A Missouri prosecutor will not charge a St. Louis Post-Dispatch journalist who exposed a state database flaw that allowed public access to thousands of teachers’ Social Security numbers. Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson
Two weeks ago, I traveled to Washington to attend the winter session of the National Governors Association. As I met with my fellow governors, I was inspired by our shared hope that America will continue to be
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas prison officials on Friday said they were lifting movement restrictions imposed on their facilities and will allow in-person visitation to resume next month as a surge in COVID-19 cases in the
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The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams will be in Searcy on Saturday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will compete for the 5A-East conference championships. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Basketball makes up much of the local Saturday schedule and includes the end of the junior high season. The 2A-1 Junior District Tournament concludes with the finals at Eureka Springs. The girls’ game between Cotter and Flippin
The Flippin High School girls’ basketball team had an easy win Friday in Rogers. The Lady Bobcats breezed past the Arkansas Arts Academy 71-7. Yellville-Summit’s boys had a rough night in front of the home crowd. The
Photo: Kaleb Dean West A man on probation arrested when officers conducted a compliance visit to his home and found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was given prison time during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday.
Photo: Zachary Wasson A man who crashed his car into the lobby of a medical clinic and was found by police in the building shoeless and wrapped in a blanket appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday.
Photo: Steffan Davenport MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark.– Steffan Davenport has joined Arvest Bank in Mountain Home in a new position as a business banker. Davenport spent two years as an intern at Arvest while earning a bachelor’s degree
Photo: Tamra Ward, APRN MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Family Health Care, located at 350 Main Street #4 in Mammoth Spring, has joined the Baxter Regional Health System. In addition, Tamra Ward, APRN, the primary provider at the
City of Harrison officials say work is set to begin in the next few weeks on the busy intersection of U.S. Highway 65 and Arkansas Highway 43. In a social media post, the city officials say over
Photo: Cadet Christian Depoister MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Cadet Chief Petty Officer Christian Depoister was the highest shooter in the state of Arkansas for the first round of the American Legion 2022 Postal Shoot. Cadet Depoister is
JONESBORO, Ark. — Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Fall Commencement, held Dec. 18 in First National Bank Arena. Chancellor Kelly Damphousse presented diplomas at the associate,
Sweetheart Royalty Night ended with mixed results for the Mountain Home High School basketball teams, as they hosted Van Buren on Friday. The Bomber boys picked up their first conference win on Friday with a 48-43 decision.
Joia Traver and Duncan Conly Sweetheart Royalty was crowned Friday during the Mountain Home High School basketball games. Senior Joia Traver was selected as the queen. She is the daughter of Patton Traver and Sue Lowery. This
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Parks will launch an enhanced online reservation system at 7 a.m. Tuesday. In order to complete the upgrade, Missouri State Parks will not be accepting new reservations, changes or cancellations from
Photo: Courtesy cnbc.com Amazon’s last-mile delivery location opened Thursday on Lincoln Street in Lowell. Arkansas Business reports the online retail giant is leasing a 60,000-SF warehouse from Rogers Warehouse Development LLC, which is a subsidiary of Crossland
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Four of five people in a vehicle were hit by gunfire from another car in north Springfield, police said Friday. The shooting occurred when two vehicles were driving west and when shots were
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators worked behind the scenes Friday to try to find a compromise over a congressional redistricting plan that has knotted up the Republican-led chamber in a contentious debate for much of
SIKESTON, Mo. (AP) — Sikeston police are investigating after a woman reported shooting an estranged boyfriend who was breaking into her home. A caller notified police early Friday that her mother had shot a man, police said.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the death toll continues to climb and several counties in North Central Arkansas and southern Missouri are among the leaders in a category they don’t want to be in: cumulative death rates.
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On Monday, the 93rd General Assembly will convene at the State Capitol to address the budget for Fiscal Year 2023. Fiscal sessions began after Arkansas voters approved what would become Amendment 86 in 2008. This will be
Photo: Glenwood Mayor Billy T. Smith LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A southwest Arkansas mayor has been arrested on felony charges. Glenwood Mayor Billy T. Smith has been arrested by special agents in the Public Integrity Division of
Photos: Roy Preston Ross and Halee Quantz. Photos: Courtesy Saline County Detention Center A Saline County man and woman have been arrested by Arkansas State Police (ASP) special agents in connection with the death of a child
BUFFALO, Mo. (AP) — Police in the southwestern Missouri town of Buffalo report that one of its officers shot and injured a knife-wielding person during a confrontation on a city street. The shooting happened Thursday evening when
Classic Hits 101.7 will present the Mountain Home freshman girls’ basketball team as they compete for a district title. The Junior Lady Bombers will be at Greene County Tech in Paragould Saturday to face the host Junior
The Norfork High School girls’ bowling team finished as state runner-up at the 2A-1A State Bowling Tournament Thursday at Fayetteville. Kasey Moody led the Lady Panthers with a fifth-place finish individually. The Norfork boys finished in 10th
Over 29,000 voter ID cards starting arriving in mailboxes across Baxter County this week prompting a number of calls to the office of County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese. Reese says the cards were mailed to registered
Photo: Joseph Michael Verdusco A Yellville man who has been in trouble both inside and outside jail walls for a number of years appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday, pled guilty to the charges against him
The grant application window is closing soon for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Blue & You Foundation mini-grants of $1,000. Applications for mini-grants are being accepted through Tuesday, with funding decisions made by March 15. According
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arvest Bank has been recognized by Forbes magazine as part of its “Best Employers 2022” list. Arvest is part of the “Best Large Employers” group consisting of organizations with more than 5,000 employees.Forbes produced
High school basketball makes up the local Friday schedule, and for Mountain Home it will be Sweetheart Royalty Night. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will face Van Buren to begin a two-game home stand. Mountain Home’s girls
It was mixed results for the Mountain Home Junior High basketball teams Thursday night in the semifinals of the 5A-East District Tournament in Paragould. The Junior Lady Bombers advanced to the title game with a 41-33 win
Both Izard County Junior High basketball teams advanced to the championship games of the 1A-2 District Tournament Thursday night at Viola. The Junior Lady Cougars are now 21-2 after a 40-15 victory over Norfork. Quinn Johnson led
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Women’s Basketball (15-8, 5-5) pulled out a huge win on Thursday night in Bud Walton Arena, downing the Auburn Tigers (9-13, 1-10), 68-66. Redshirt senior Amber Ramirez hit a layup with 0.4 seconds
TROY, Ala. — Ten second half turnovers led to 20 points off those turnovers for Troy as the Trojans edged the Arkansas State men’s basketball team 79-77 Thursday in a battle of two of the top three
MOBILE, Ala. — South Alabama took control midway through the first half and never looked back, racing past Little Rock en route to a 77-46 victory at the Miitchell Center Thursday evening. Isaiah Palermo paced the Trojans
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — The No. 8 Arkansas Razorbacks used strong outings from pitchers Mary Haff, Callie Turner and Chenise Delce to shut out Rutgers 4-0 in the opening game of the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge. How
Photos: (from left) Candidate Jake Bequette and U.S. Sen. John Boozman LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A super PAC backing former NFL player Jake Bequette’s bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Boozman in the May Arkansas Republican
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Independence man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for selling millions of dollars in stolen catalytic converters to companies in Missouri, Texas and Louisiana. James Spick, 56, was charged in
Photo: White County District Judge Mark Derrick. Photo: Courtesy KUAR LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a state judge is immune from a lawsuit by a civil rights group that
Photo: U.S. Rep. Jason Smith SALEM, Mo. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, who represents Missouri’s 8th District covering a large area of southeastern and south-central Missouri, is running for reelection. Smith announced his reelection bid
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A bill aimed at strengthening self-defense laws but dubbed the “Make Murder Legal Act” by one local prosecutor failed to advance in the GOP-led Missouri Legislature Thursday. A Senate committee blocked the
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A measure passed Thursday by the GOP-led Missouri House would raise the bar to put constitutional amendments to a public vote and be passed.The legislation, approved 98-53 by House lawmakers, would require a
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — At his weekly news briefing Thursday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his support for an expansion of almost 500 beds at the North Central Unit of the state prison system near Calico Rock. KTLO,
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson’s budget recommendations do not include any funding for a state commission dedicated to teaching about the Holocaust. The Holocaust Education and Awareness Commission is seeking $32,000 for fiscal year
A benefit account has been established for an Arkansas state trooper and his wife, after they lost their home in a fire earlier this week. The home of Tyler and Tisha Pendarvis in Marion County was
A benefit account has been established for an Arkansas state trooper and his wife, after they lost their home in a fire earlier this week. The home of Tyler and Tisha Pendarvis in Marion County was destroyed
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies in the state are taking a targeted approach to reduce speeding and increase safety on the Show-Me State’s roads on Friday. Officials say the initiative couldn’t come
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A former Little Rock School District (LRSD) administrator pleaded guilty to mail fraud Wednesday afternoon after spending over $230,000 of school district funds on personal online shopping. Karen James, 48, of Little Rock,
Baxter County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report for duty on Feb. 22. Baxter County and Circuit Court Clerk Canda Reese says the term of service for these jury members has concluded. WebReadyTM Powered by
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Webb City man was sentenced in federal court Thursday for the sexual exploitation of two victims, an 8-year old and a 16-year old. Harley Wayne Schrader, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge
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Jonesboro authorities have requested the Arkansas State Police to investigate an officer involved shooting incident that occurred last night Wednesday night in the north-central area of the city, leaving a Jonesboro police officer wounded and a man
An earthquake has been reported in northern Marion County. The United States Geological Society (USGS) reports the quake, which measured 2.0 on the Richter scale, was centered near Bull Bottom Bluff in Bull Shoals Lake. The USGS
Photo: Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams will deliver the sate of the city address when the city council meets in regular session Thursday evening at 6. The meeting was postponed one week
Photo: Daniel Wayne Albrecht A Gassville man has been arrested in connection with two theft cases and using credit cards stolen in a break-in to make multiple purchases. A total of 13 felony charges have been filed
Photo: Dustin Lee Brandenburg A 20-year-old Gassville man charged with drugging and raping a juvenile was put on house arrest during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. In addition, the $100,000 bond for Dustin Lee
Photo: Dennis Frank Dennis Frank has announced he will be seeking reelection to the Baxter County Quorum Court as District 1 justice of the peace. Frank is a member of the Baxter County Republican Committee and will
A meeting of the Baxter County Airport Commission is scheduled for Thursday evening at 6 in the airport terminal building. The meeting was rescheduled from last week due to inclement weather. An agenda for the session was
JONESBORO, Ark. — After a strong Sunday at the USA Invitational in Birmingham, the Arkansas State track and field teams swept the four Sun Belt Conference weekly honors, the league office announced Wednesday. Among those winning the
Mountain Home Parks and Recreation will partner with various local youth sports organizations for a registration period for upcoming seasons. Area youth will be able to sign up Saturday from 9 to noon at the L.C. Sammons
The bowling season comes to an end Thursday for a few area high schools. Both Norfork teams, Flippin’s girls and the Calico Rock boys will be in Fayetteville for the Classes 2A/1A State Tournament. Action begins at
Basketball is included on the local Thursday schedule, and Mountain Home’s freshmen are one win away from a shot at a district title. Both Junior Bomber teams will be paired with Marion in the semifinals of the
The Mountain Home Junior High basketball teams both moved on to the semifinals of the 5A East District Tournament with victories in Paragould Wednesday night. The Junior Bombers squeaked by Jonesboro Annie Camp 42-41, as they improve
DES MOINES, Iowa – Ja’Monta Black finished with six points, but they all came in the final minute to help lift Missouri State to a 66-62 dramatic, come-from-behind win at Drake Wednesday. The Bears (18-8, 9-4 MVC)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The No. 8 Arkansas Razorbacks open the 2022 season in the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge with five games over three days. The Razorbacks will be one of the first teams in the NCAA to
Jill Dillard, Jessa Seewald, Jinger Vuolo, and Joy Duggar filed a 2017 privacy lawsuit. Photos courtesy GettyImages FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit four sisters of Josh Duggar filed over the
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A former inmate at an Oklahoma State Prison was sentenced Wednesday to 324 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release on one count of conspiracy to distribute phencyclidine (PCP) and one
Photo: This undated photo provided by the Missouri Department of Corrections shows Michael Politte. Politte, who has insisted for more than 20 years that he was wrongly convicted as a teenager of killing his mother has been
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP)– Missouri state workers would soon be guaranteed a minimum of $12 to $15 an hour under a plan advanced Wednesday in the state House. The emergency spending plan, given an initial vote of
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The final member of a Northwest Arkansas group of drug traffickers has been sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearings for
As of Wednesday, active COVID-19 cases in Baxter County and hospitalizations at Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) are down considerably from last week, continuing a downward trend, according to hospital officials. There are currently 24 COVID-19 patients
Two area boil orders have been lifted, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), while a third remains in place. Boil orders for Calico Rock Waterworks and Parthenon Water Association were lifted as of Wednesday afternoon.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A three-day debate over how to divide Missouri’s eight U.S. House districts carried on Wednesday in the state Senate, where conservative Republicans continued to press their party’s leaders to embrace an aggressive
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — A Springdale city official eked out a win over his Democratic opponent in a special election Tuesday to fill a vacant state Senate seat. Unofficial results show that Republican Colby Fulfer defeated Democrat
Photo: Kenneth Skillings The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a Level 3 sex offender, someone who is at high risk to re-offend, has moved to Baxter County from Marion County. Forty-four-year-old Kenneth Skillings
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnership (the Partnership) removed 9,857 feral hogs from the landscape in 2021, making the total number of feral hogs eliminated more than 54,000 since 2016. The Partnership is
For the third consecutive month, employee compensation and benefits dominated discussion at the Baxter County Quorum Court meeting Tuesday evening. When the meeting concluded, the court had approved three employee-related measures — • a $2 per hour increase
Action taken by the Arkansas Board of Corrections Tuesday should see the North Central Unit of the state prison system expand significantly. The board unanimously moved to pursue a plan to add 500 beds to the unit
