The Mountain Home High School swim teams will start the 2022-2023 season in Springdale. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set to compete in a meet hosted by Fayetteville. Mountain Home’s boys finished as the Class 5A
Saturday’s busy basketball schedule includes the start of the annual Arvest Bank Tournament in Flippin. Most of Saturday’s boys’ games will be played in the old gym. Mountain Home Christian Academy and Cotter tip off at 9,
For the third year in a row, the Mountain Home High School football team will be advancing to the quarterfinals of the Class 6A State Playoffs. The Bombers opened the postseason on Friday with a 23-6 victory
Class 7A Bentonville West 42, Jonesboro 20 Conway 68, Har-Ber 31 North Little Rock 28, Fort Smith Southside 14 Rogers 38, Fort Smith Northside 7 Class 6A Lake Hamilton 55, Searcy 21 Little Rock Christian 27, El
CLASS 1 District 1 Portageville 58, Charleston 16 District 2 Duchesne 31, Brentwood 18 District 3 Marionville 46, Cabool 16 District 4 Adrian 29, Butler 18 District 5 Lincoln 38, Cole Camp 20 District 6 Monroe City
The Twin Lakes Area saw a new record for snowfall three years after the previous mark was set. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home,
A judge sentenced an Ozark County woman Thursday for shooting two bystanders after an argument between her son and his girlfriend. According to KYTV/KSPR, Rhonda Sprague plead guilty to two counts of second-degree assault and was ordered
With deer on the move in Arkansas, hunters and motorists will need to keep a watchful eye out, particularly at dawn and dusk. Increased deer activity and shortened days place rush hour during peak times when deer
The Arkansas Department of Education’s (ADE) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education released Wednesday the 2022 state and federal accountability reports for Arkansas public schools. The reports include information about student achievement and growth, graduation rates, and
The Mountain Home High School boys’ basketball team’s trip to Oklahoma City included a game ending on a successful note. The Bombers played Rogers Heritage at the Paycom Center, the home venue for the NBA’s Thunder, and
On November 5th, the Mountain Home NJROTC competed in the Drill season opener in Willard, Missouri, where they competed against six other JROTC units in 10 events with the top three teams advancing. Eight of the 11
The Viola High School basketball teams were swept Thursday at Shirley. The Lady Longhorns fell to the Lady Blue Devils 58-54. Viola also lost the boys’ game to Shirley 75-49. Calico Rock’s boys had a rough outing
Fordham guard Antrell Charlton (24) tries to drive past Arkansas guard Jordan Walsh (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Ricky
Missouri’s Noah Carter, top, grabs a rebound over Penn’s Max Martz, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Noah Carter
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Masai Olowokere had 14 points in Central Arkansas’ 107-56 win over Hendrix on Friday night. Olowokere also contributed seven rebounds for the Bears (1-1). Camren Hunter scored 13 points and added seven rebounds.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – Jalen Hill had 22 points and seven rebounds, Grant Sherfield added 16 points and Oklahoma beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 66-58 on Friday night. Neither team led by double figures in a game that had
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge Thursday announced a $50,000 allocation to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission’s memorial on the Arkansas State Capitol grounds. The funds will be used to restore deteriorated portions of
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced Wednesday planned investments of up to $540 million to expand and modernize two bromine facilities in Magnolia, Arkansas, designed to meet
ST. LOUIS — Seventeen domain names linked with work-from-home and reshipping scams were seized Thursday and shut down by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the FBI.The websites were being used to commit identity theft, aggravated identity
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Columbia Records Bruce Springsteen‘s album of soul and R&B cover songs, Only the Strong Survive, has arrived. It’s The Boss’ third album in four years, following 2019’s Western Stars and 2020’s Letter to You. As previously reported,
An Arkansas State Police (ASP) investigation has lead to two Class Y felony charges of delivery of methamphetamine for a Gassville man. According to the probable cause affidavit, ASP and 14th Judicial Drug Task Force met with
The annual ‘Freedom Is Not Free’ Veterans Ceremony was held Thursday at Mountain Home High School Career Academies. During the ceremony, Charles Milling received his honorary diploma from MHHS. According to the Mountain Home Public Schools Facebook
Highlands Oncology is joining the Mountain Home medical community as a partner with Baxter Health. The new cancer center will provide high-level care to the people of Baxter county and surrounding areas. Highlands Oncology CEO Jeff Hunnicutt
Friday’s high school football schedule includes the start of postseason in Arkansas, and for Mountain Home, it’s the third straight playoff appearance. The Bombers will begin action in the Class 6A State Playoffs at Marion. Mountain Home
The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office along with partners in the Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force (MJTF), conducted a search warrant on two residences Sunday in Tecumseh which yielded seven arrests. During the search, law enforcement confiscated methamphetamine, morphine, drug
Modern gun deer hunting season opens Saturday and will run through Dec. 4, with a second modern gun season Dec. 26 through 28. According to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, deer are plentiful in every county
Friday’s high school basketball schedule includes a special road trip for the Mountain Home boys. The Bombers will travel a long way west to meet Rogers Heritage at the home venue for the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team is set for the second of a season-opening three-game home stand on Friday. The 10th-ranked Hogs will welcome in Fordham to Fayetteville. Arkansas is currently 1-0 on the season. The Razorbacks started
Missouri’s basketball season continues Friday with the second of six straight home outings. The Tigers will welcome Penn to Columbia. Mizzou is currently 1-0 on the year. The Tigers are coming off a six-point win over Division
Mountain Home was able to take two of three junior high girls’ basketball games over teams from Bentonville on Thursday. The Junior Lady Bombers invoked the mercy rule in the freshman game as they defeated the Junior
Three area boil water orders have been lifted and one remains in effect. A boil water order has been lifted for the SPG Water Association in Searcy and Marion Counties. The affected area included Highway 374 East,
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Thayer, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court Wednesday for possessing methamphetamine to distribute and illegally possessing firearms. Fifty-year-old Jamie K. Hutcherson was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 15
FAYETTEVILLE — A Bentonville man was sentenced Wednesday to 96 months in prison without the possibility of parole on one count of Transportation of Child Pornography. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayetteville man was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison without the possibility of parole on one count of Online Enticement of a Minor. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing
LITTLE ROCK — Three federal investigations culminated in 45 arrests Wednesday morning. An investigative focus on the pipeline of drugs and firearms between Pine Bluff and Little Rock resulted in the indictment of 80 individuals, all charged
The Baxter County offices will be closed Friday in observance of Veterans Day. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Gassville City Hall will be closed Friday in observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday. Mayor Jeff Braim says city hall will reopen Monday for the regular business hours of 8 to 4:30. For police or fire emergencies,
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Education has recognized six partnerships demonstrating the benefit of school/community collaboration while building a strong culture of reading for students, their families, and the community. During Thursday’s State Board of
Jonesboro police are investigating a death at Riceland Foods. According to KAIT, the incident happened Wednesday morning around 5:15 at the rice milling facility located at 216 S. Gee. Sally Smith, public information specialist for the Jonesboro
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Arkansas, along with a coalition of states, has obtained two multistate settlements with Experian related to data breaches it experienced in 2012 and 2015. The breaches compromised the
Thursday’s basketball schedule includes a road trip for Mountain Home’s girls. The Lady Bombers will play benefit game for the Arkansas Activities Association at Rogers. The junior varsity game tips off at 5 followed by the varsity
Picture from missouristatebears.com SPRINGFIELD Newcomers Chance Moore and Alston Mason paced Missouri State’s scoring with 18 and 13 points, respectively, to help lead the Bears to an 82-47 opening-night win over visiting Missouri S&T here Wednesday.
Picture from missouristatebears.com ST. LOUIS Three Missouri State men’s soccer players earned Missouri Valley Conference specialty awards, with Jesus Barea earning Player of the Year, Nicolo Mulatero being named the Valley Forward of the Year and
A cold front is projected to reach the Twin Lakes Area Thursday evening, bringing the potential of isolated thunderstorms to the area for the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, Thursday’s expected high
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying a suspect who broke into vending machines at several locations in the early morning hours of Nov. 9. The suspect is said to have broken into vending
A Boone County man has been arrested after breaking into a neighbors home and stealing firearms. According to the probable cause affidavit, law enforcement responded to a report of a home break in and theft of two
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce rolls into the holiday season with the annual Christmas parade set for December 2. Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce President Dani Pugsley joined KTLO’s Heather Loftis and Kim Szecsi this morning
Because of the possibility of inclement weather, the Mountain Home Veterans Day Ceremony, normally held at Plaza 2000, will be held at a different location. The ceremony will be at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church’s Life
Flippin Middle and High School students and staff invite the public to honor all veterans and their families Friday morning at 8:30 in the Flippin High School Gymnasium. Doors will open at 8 with a “Gallery of
The U.S. Army is partnering with Bob’s Billiards and BBQ located at 1310 Highway 62 West to provide free meals Friday, on Veterans Day. Meals will be served to active duty, reserve, past service members and future
FLORISSANT, Mo. (AP) — Testing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers found no radioactive contamination at a Missouri school that was shut down last month amid fears that nuclear material from a contaminated creek nearby had
FILE – Republican U.S. Senate candidate and Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt listens to an attendee at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Mo., on Aug. 18, 2022. Schmitt has filed 25
Picture courtesy of KAIT. JONESBORO, Ark. — The Craighead County library system will see its funding cut in half. According to KAIT, Citizens voted ‘yes’ for a petition to cut the mills for the county’s property
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters approved recreational marijuana in Missouri and Maryland but rejected it in two other states, signaling support gradually growing for legalization even in conservative parts of the country. The results mean that
Four amendments made it to the ballot in the Missouri November Election. Amendment 1 asks Missouri voters if an amendment should be made to the Missouri Constitution to allow the General Assembly to override the current
Image from The Arkansas Traveler All four amendments issues presented the ballot for the November General Election have failed in Arkansas. Issue 1 discussed giving State Senators and Representatives the authority to call special legislative sessions and
Five area districts, including portions of the Twin Lakes Area, have made their selection for Arkansas House of Representatives.In District 3, which includes northern Baxter County and the other portion of Fulton County Stetson Painter has been
Two area senate races have been determined in the November General Election. In District 23, incumbent Republican Scott Flippo has been reelected to the position. Flippo received a total of 20,212 votes, ultimately defeating Democrat Derek Huber,
Mountain Home began its junior high basketball season Tuesday by sweeping three boys’ games at Harrison. The Junior Bombers took the freshman game over the Junior Goblins 52-36. Rhett Gilbert led Mountain Home with 24 points, and
Baxter County saw a large turn out for Election Day, as of 3 p.m. Tuesday, 45% of those registered voted, which means 13,695 ballots had been cast. There are currently 30,292 registered voters in Baxter County. There
Marion County’s mid-term election results were highlighted by the mayor’s race for the City of Bull Shoals.Incumbent David Nixon will face Michael Savu in a runoff election to keep his seat in 2023. Nixon received 349 votes
Fulton and Izard Counties had a number of races determined on Election Day. Republican Kenneth Crow has been elected as Fulton County judge, defeating Todd Doty by 48%. Crow received 2,909 votes while Doty received 1,043. The
In Boone County, a few races were determined on Election Day. Republican Jim Harp has been elected for Justice of the Peace District 8 after receiving 932 votes and defeating challenger Independent Mark Steven Fowler, who received
Only one issue was on the ballot in Ozark County on Election Day. A half-cent sales tax for law enforcement has passed with 2,398 voters, or 65%, for the issue and 1,266 voters or 35% against the
A Stone County man was arrested on a felony count of aggravated assault after gunshots were allegedly fired towards the direction of his neighbor after a dispute. According to the probable cause affidavit the victim reported to
A Mountain Home man has been arrested after multiple reports of extensive suspected drug activity off of Red Robin Lane in rural Mountain Home. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Department knocked on
Rayndii Tolliver A Mountain Home woman pled guilty to a number of drug and weapons charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday. Twenty-seven-year-old Rayndii Tolliver was sentenced to six years in prison with
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 at the Marion County Courthouse for the purpose of canvassing provisional ballots. The public is invited to attend and observe. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Monday night, Garrett Sutton scored a touchdown for the North Central Arkansas Storm during the 3rd grade boys football game against Highland. Garrett has a neurological condition that affects everything he does. And according to his mom
Sarah Sanders talks to reporters after voting in Little Rock on Tuesday. Sanders, the Republican nominee for governor and former White House press secretary, won her election. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) –
Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 16. Boozman won reelection on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) Republican U.S. Sen. John Boozman cruised to reelection Tuesday, but what role the two-term incumbent
The Mountain Home athletic department was given some good news by the Arkansas Activities Association leading up to its high school football playoff game this week. The AAA upheld the appeal of Steve Ary’s ejection last week,
Arkansas’ four congressional races have largely been quiet, with the incumbent Republicans favored to win in the solidly red state. The state’s GOP-dominated Legislature made keeping the congressional delegation totally Republican easier as it redrew district maps
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters will elect new members of Congress during Tuesday’s general election to fill seats held by outgoing Republican U.S. Reps. Vicky Hartzler and Billy Long, and conservative Republicans are favored to
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana, a move that could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the
FILE – Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 16, 2022. Boozman is running for reelection. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon File) Republican U.S. Sen. John Boozman is expected to coast to reelection Tuesday, but
A West Memphis man has died after being shot by a passing motorist on westbound Interstate 40 near mile marker 280 at Mound City Road. According the Arkansas State Police, 21-year-old Yasmon Lewis is believed to have
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state
In the final day of early voting, Baxter County saw 1,314 voters bringing the total to 9,435 for 31.3% of registered voters participating. The Baxter County Courthouse reported 768 voters, 314 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds, and
JONESBORO, Ark. (11/7/22) – Sophomore guard Avery Felts scored a career-high 16 points and dished out a career-best seven assists to help lead the Arkansas State men’s basketball team to an 86-55 victory over Harding in its
WICHITA, Kan. – The University of Central Arkansas Bears did some good things Monday night but not enough to overcome ice-cold shooting in their season opener, a 79-55 loss to Wichita State at Charles Koch Arena. The
Tuesday’s local basketball schedule includes the season openers for Mountain Home’s junior high programs. Mountain Home’s three girls’ teams will start the campaign at the junior high campus for an outing with Harrison. The freshman program is
The November general election is scheduled for Tuesday. The polls will be open from 7:30 until 7:30. Results will be broadcast Tuesday evening on KTLO-FM 97.9, Classic Hits 101.7 and 99.7 The Boot. For information on voting
A Stone County woman has been arrested after pushing her mom during a dispute over her alleged drinking and drug use. According to the probable cause affidavit, officers were dispatched to a residence along Firestone Lane in
Matthew Sayger The mother of 30-year-old Matthew Richard Sayger appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday asking his bond be lowered so the family could put him in alcohol addiction treatment. The people involved in the
The Marion County Quorum Court will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at 6. Old business on the agenda include an ordinance for road department wages; discussion of an ordinance to override veto for community services
The Briarcliff City Council will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3. Items on the agenda include accidental death and dismemberment insurance renewal, appointment of councilmember, overlay projects, renewal of waste connections contract and 3rd quarter
The City of Gassville’s Park Committee will meet Tuesday evening at 6 at the Community Center located at 204 S. School Street. Agenda items include a discussion of criteria for memorials in city parks; continued consideration for
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams began the season Monday night at the Hangar by pulling off a sweep over Batesville. The Lady Bombers started the varsity action by beating up on the Lady Pioneers 68-44.
The Bergman High School basketball teams were able to pull off a sweep at Jasper on Monday. The Lady Panthers beat the Lady Pirates 72-52. Bergman later took the boys’ contest 73-49. Cotter’s junior high teams were
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Dalton Banks and Lance Jones each had 14 points in Southern Illinois’ 94-63 victory against Little Rock on Monday. Marcus Domask finished with 11 points for the Salukis in a season opener. D.J.
Southern Indiana’s Jelani Simmons, right, shoots over Missouri’s Noah Carter, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 97-91. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) –
Arkansas guard Ricky Council IV, left, and North Dakota State guard Tajavis Miller, right, dive after the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE,
TCU guard Mike Miles Jr. (1) dribbles the ball down the floor past Arkansas-Pine Bluff guard Trejon Ware (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Monday. (Photo courtesy of
Lyon College and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced on Monday a partnership for the planned dental school in Little Rock.According to the Arkansas Democratic Gazette, under the agreement, Lyon College and UAMS said the
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Better catch the moon’s disappearing act Tuesday – there won’t be another like it for three years. The total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout North America in the predawn hours – the farther west, the better
This booking photo provided by the Washington County, Ark., Sheriff’s Office shows John Tyson, Tyson Foods chief financial officer. Tyson was arrested for criminal trespassing and public intoxication in Fayetteville, Ark., on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, according
Following the Mountain Home High School football team’s win over Greenbrier to end the regular season and secure a playoff spot, the athletic department is appealing one of the outcomes from the game. Mountain Home athletic director
The City of Bull Shoals budget committee meeting that was scheduled for 4:30 Monday afternoon has been canceled to due to unforeseen circumstances. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Baxter County Collector and Assessor’s office is currently experiencing technical issues that affected their telephone and computer software. The public is welcome to come into the office, but they are experiencing limited capabilities. The outage is
Baxter County saw a light day in voter turnout with total of 292 voters on Saturday. This brings the overall total to 8,122 for the county with 26.9% of registered voters reporting. The Baxter County Courthouse reported
Several members of the Mountain Home Hurricanes swim team were able to advance to the Junior Olympics following the qualifier Saturday and Sunday in Pocahontas. Ella Dubuque, Annabelle and Ayla Horn, Hayden Kelley, Callie and Parker Kohler,
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles under pressure from Tennessee Titans defensive end DeMarcus Walker (95) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS
Seth Withrow (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Midway man is accused of stealing a pair of motorcycles and other items from a residence of a man deceased since June. Thirty-two-year-old Seth Withrow is currently
An area man is dead following a one-vehicle accident Sunday morning in Taney County. Sixty-seven-year-old Michael Stenger of Forsyth was pronounced dead at Cox Medical Center in Branson nearly an hour-and-a-half after the accident occurred. According to
Danny Baird A man accused of assaulting a female, holding her against her will and threatening to kill her and her child appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday. Forty-four-year-old Danny Baird is charged with kidnapping,
Basketball makes up the local Monday schedule and includes the season opener for the Mountain Home High School teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers begin the campaign by welcoming Batesville to the Twin Lakes Area. Mountain Home’s
KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot have partnered with Jiffy Laundry and Methvin Sanitation to provide coats for kids. The community is encouraged to bring new or gently used coats to the radio station located at 620
The City of Bull Shoals will hold its monthly City Council Workshop Monday evening at 6:30 at the Bull Shoals City Hall. Items on the agenda include snow removal, solid waste rates, and short term property rentals.
The postseason begins this week for most high school football teams in Arkansas, and the season will continue for five area schools. Mountain Home will be on the road Friday for its third straight appearance the Class
WRIGHT COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) – If you live in Hartville, you might have seen several police cars rush to the Wright County Jail Saturday night. In a Facebook post, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office says a Special
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – A Bentonville family is suing the school district and multiple other people after a five-year-old boy was left on a school bus for several hours last month. Michael and Michella Carpenter filed the
The St. Louis Cardinals hired ex-slugger Matt Holliday, who helped the organization win the World Series in 2011, as manager Oliver Marmol’s bench coach Sunday. Holliday replaces Skip Schumaker, who was hired last month as the manager
The Mountain Home Ten-10 homeschool basketball team competed in the St. Louis Tip-Off Tournament this weekend. The Titans went 3-1 to win the Silver Division. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Baxter County saw an additional 292 voters Saturday bringing the county total to 8,122 and 26.9% of registered voters. The Baxter County Courthouse reported 160 voters, 80 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds, and 52 at the Baxter
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones visited Mountain Home Saturday night at Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company along with other democratic candidates running for office locally and in the state. After meeting with supporters, Jones spoke with KTLO’s Heather
Justin Watkins A Mountain Home man facing charges stemming from a violent domestic altercation allegedly involving a firearm appeared in Baxter County Monday. Thirty-year-old Justin Watkins is accused of being a felon in possession of a firearm,
A Pineville man was arrested October 29 following an extend pursuit by the Arkansas State Police. According to the Arkansas State Police, 28-year-old Joe Lee Lynn is charged with multiple counts of traffic violations, including failure to
Baxter County jurors do not need to report Monday. The next day to report will be Monday, December 5 at 9 to the Baxter County Court Complex located at 301 East 6th Street in Mountain Home. WebReadyTM
Today I would like to talk about how Arkansas is expanding health services for several populations with greater health needs through the state’s ARHOME program. In 2013, the Arkansas General Assembly passed the Health Care Independence Act,
Kirk Lane, director of the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership, noted Friday that settlement funds will be spread over 16 to 18 years. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) The newly formed Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership announced Friday its
The Harrison High School football team wrapped up the regular season with an easy win. In Saturday’s makeup game at F.S. Garrison Stadium, the Goblins beat up on Pea Ridge 41-7. Harrison improves to 7-3 on the
Arkadelphia 49, Malvern 13 Bryant 34, Conway 16 Centerpoint 22, Bismarck 19 Farmington 41, Prairie Grove 40 Glen Rose 67, Magnet Cove 7 Harrison 41, Pea Ridge 7 Mena 28, Waldron 20 WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
CLASS 1 District 3 Marionville 34, Thayer 8 District 4 Adrian 41, Sherwood 0 Butler 30, Windsor 8 District 5 Cole Camp 52, Fayette 14 Lincoln 34, South Callaway 14 CLASS 2 District 1 Lift for Life
Liberty quarterback Johnathan Bennett (11) is tackled by Arkansas linebacker Bumper Pool, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Liberty coach
Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key, right, dives over the goal line for a touchdown in front of Missouri defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine, left, during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Columbia, Mo.
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) – Parker McKinney threw three touchdown passes, Joshua Carter rushed for 112 yards and a score and Eastern Kentucky beat Central Arkansas 42-14 on Saturday night to hand the Bears their first conference loss.
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) – Maurice Washington rushed for a career-high 201 yards on a scant 10 carries with two touchdowns and Grambling walloped Arkansas-Pine Bluff 36-10 on Saturday. Grambling (3-6, 2-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which beat Alcorn
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) – Aidan Bouman’s two touchdown passes staked South Dakota to a 17-point lead to start the fourth quarter and the Coyotes held off a Missouri State rally to take a 20-13 Missouri Valley Conference
Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz celebrates with a fan after winning an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 29, in Columbia, S.C. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz received a two-year
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott talks to reporters at City Hall in Little Rock, Arkansas after filing to run for reelection on Monday, Aug. 8. Scott, the city’s first popularly elected Black mayor, faces three challengers in
Baxter County saw an additional 951 voters Friday bringing the county total to 7,831 and 25.9% of registered voters. The Baxter County Courthouse reported 601 voters, 178 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds, and 172 at the Baxter
The Mountain Home High School basketball season is just two days away from getting started, and the players and coaches are making sure the fans are ready. The Mountain Home Basketball Preview Show was be held Saturday
There is basketball scheduled for Saturday with the start of the Lead Hill Junior High Tournament. Bergman faces Kingston for a doubleheader starting with the girls at 10, Flippin is set for back-to-back games with Lead Hill
There is high school football scheduled for Saturday as a few area teams will play makeup games following Friday’s storms. Harrison will wrap up its regular season at home. The Goblins will host Pea Ridge with kickoff
Friday night’s thunderstorm activity caused damage to two local businesses and several power outages throughout the area. A Baxter County Sheriff’s dispatch spokesperson says the businesses are located on Arkansas Highway 5 South in rural Mountain Home.
On October 19 last year a visitor knocked on the door of a residence in Lakeview and was surprised when a law officer greeted him. Things went downhill from there for 46-year-old Glenn Bradley of Mountain Home.
The company that provided gaming machines for “Internet lounges” in Berryville and Green Forest allegedly operated by Daniel Scallorn is suing him for allowing the machines to be used for gambling purposes. The 33-year-old Scallorn who lists
Arkansas PBS and 44 libraries across the state have partnered together to sponsor the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive as a tribute to Fred Rogers and his example of being a caring neighbor. The drive will be
LITTLE ROCK — Tens of thousands of young hunters will be hitting the field Nov. 5 and 6, and if they’re lucky they’ll be taking pictures wearing their hunter orange posing with their deer. To ensure the
Daylight Savings Time will end early Sunday morning at 2:00. Clocks should be set backwards an hour before going to bed Saturday night. Clocks on many personal computers, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices will automatically adjust
The Mountain Home High School football team wrapped up its season with an easy victory to clinch a postseason berth. However, the Bombers’ 56-21 Senior Night victory over Greenbrier also included the ejection of head coach Steve
The Melbourne High School football team was able to finish its regular season unbeaten. The Bearkatz, currently ranked second in Class 3A by the Arkansas Sports Media, went on the road Friday and breezed past Atkins 49-7.
CLASS 6 District 1 Christian Brothers College 41, Kirkwood 3 Marquette 42, Seckman 14 District 2 DeSmet 32, Troy Buchanan 17 Rock Bridge 28, Hazelwood Central 6 District 3 Lee’s Summit West 42, Lee’s Summit North 0
Mountain View High School wrapped up its first season of eight-man football will the top prize on Friday. The Yellowjackets were able to capture the Classes 4A/3A state championship on their home field with a 52-32 victory
Barton 42, Camden Harmony Grove 40 Batesville 16, Valley View 7 Bauxite 14, Harmony Grove 7 Beebe 29, Maumelle 22 Benton 36, Sheridan 14 Booneville def. Cedarville, forfeit Brookland 32, Forrest City 30 Cabot 35, North Little
A few area high school teams competed in the Class 3A divisions on the final day of the Arkansas State Cross Country Meet Friday at Hot Springs. Melbourne was the state runner-up on the boys’ side with
Mountain Home Christian Academy ended up getting swept in three basketball games Friday at Flippin’s homecoming. The Eagles lost the varsity boys’ game to the Bobcats 88-53. Jordan Woods led Mountain Home Christian with 13 points, and
A judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting parts of a new Missouri law that puts limits on what can be done to help register voters and reach out to absentee voters. Cole County Circuit Judge Jon
Three boil water orders have been issued while another remains in effect. A boil water order has been issued for the SPG Water Association in Searcy and Marion Counties. The affected area includes Highway 374 East, North
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Pineville, Mo., couple has been charged in federal court for their roles in the kidnapping and murder of a pregnant Arkansas woman. Forty-two-year-old Amber Waterman and her husband, 42-year-old Jamie Waterman were charged
LITTLE ROCK — A North Little Rock man was indicted Thursday for setting fire to a local restaurant. Thirty-seven-year-old Nathan James Hester was charged by a grand jury in a one-count indictment after an investigation revealed his
LITTLE ROCK — The final defendant in a 17-person indictment charging a central Arkansas narcotics distribution ring has been sentenced to more than 18 years in prison, concluding the case of a large-scale drug conspiracy that involved
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An increased threat for tornadoes, some potentially significant, in and near the moderate risk area has expanded in southwestern Arkansas. Intense winds up to 70-80 mph and damaging hail is possible as the storms move across the
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension will be hosting pesticide license training both in person and online. In Arkansas, a private applicator license is required for the purchase of restricted use pesticides. For
Baxter County saw an additional 791 voters Thursday bringing the county total to 6,879 and 22.8% of registered voters. The Baxter County Courthouse reported 447 voters, 180 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds, and 164 at the Baxter
Superintendent Dr. Jake Long speaks about a “hit list” found by a student at Pinkston Middle School on Thursday with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Heather Loftis. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
High school football makes up much of the local Friday schedule, and for Mountain Home, a time change has been made for their Senior Night game. The Bombers will host Greenbrier to finish the regular season, and
Mountain View High School will look to wrap up its first season of eight-man football with a state championship on Friday. The Yellowjackets will be in front of the home crowd to take on Fountain Lake in
A few area high school teams will compete on the final day of the Arkansas State Cross Country Meet at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs. Marshall will compete in the Class 2A divisions. The girls’
There is high school basketball scheduled for Friday. Mountain Home Christian Academy will play at Flippin’s homecoming, Cotter is home against Alpena, Viola hosts Mammoth Spring for homecoming, Ozark Mountain entertains Omaha for homecoming at Western Grove,
Two daily weather records were broken during the month of October. The first was for a low temperature, and the second was for rainfaill. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station in Mountain
With standing room only, Republican governor candidate, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, hosted a meet and greet Thursday night at Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company in Mountain Home. After meeting with supporters, she spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis and Mountain
A man accused of hitting his girlfriend in the head with a rock, pushing her out of a moving vehicle and attempting to stab her appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Wednesday. Thirty-eight-year-old Robert Finch, Jr.,
After a Cotter woman was pulled over twice last year for traffic violations and drugs were found, she seemed anxious to strike a bargain with arresting officers. Forty-seven-year-old Lisa Pederson appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Four southern Missouri men were sentenced in federal court Friday for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine.Forty-two-year-old Patrick A. Dodson, also known as “Julio,” and 48-yera-old Leslie O. Collins
The Arkansas Board of Corrections approved the formation three committees Thursday to start the process for building an additional 1,000 bed prison in the state. According to Board of Correction Chairman Benny Magness, one of the three
The Salem High School football team was able to wrap up its regular season Thursday by finishing third in the 3A-2. The Greyhounds edged out Quitman 36-33. Salem improves to 7-3 on the season and 4-2 in
Bentonville 24, Bentonville West 10 Berryville 22, Green Forest 0 Bigelow 55, Decatur 6 Corning 30, Piggott 2 Crossett 31, Monticello 24 DeWitt 35, Dumas 13 Dierks 38, Mount Ida 22 East Poinsett County 48, Marked Tree
Mountain Home Christian Academy had mixed results in two basketball games at Mount Judea. Mountain Home Christian’s senior boys breezed to an easy 89-49 victory. Evan Palella led Mountain Home Christian with 21 points, Bryson Huggins scored
Two area schools competed in the Class 1A divisions of the Arkansas State Cross Country Meet Thursday in Hot Springs. Rural Special finished as the runner-up on the girls’ side at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. The championship
Police say everyone is safe following a 911 call claiming a school shooting at Springfield’s Hillcrest High School Thursday morning. According to KY3-TV, police say school leaders received an anonymous call to 911 concerning a possible shooting
The Arkansas Board of Corrections approved the formation three committees Thursday to start the process for building an additional 1,000 bed prison in the state. According to Board of Correction Chairman Benny Magness, one of the three
A cold front will move through the state Friday, bringing with it a chance of severe weather between the afternoon and Saturday morning. According to the National Weather Service out of Little Rock, a cold front will
Due to Friday night’s weather threat, a time change has been made the Mountain Home High School football team’s regular season finale. The Bombers’ Senior Night game against Greenbrier will now kick off at 4 Friday afternoon
Mountain Home High School took part in the Arkansas State Cross Country Meet and left Hot Springs with more hardware. The Bomber boys captured the team’s fifth Class 5A state championship, and the girls finished fourth. It
Baxter County saw an additional 789 voters bringing the total to 6,088 for 20.2% of registered voters who have cast their ballots in the 2022 election. The Baxter County Courthouse reported 466 voters, 171 at the Baxter
Two candidates running for Arkansas Governor will be in Mountain Home this week to meet with the public prior to Election Day on November 8. Thursday evening from 5:30 until 6:30, Republican Governor candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders
One of the best offensive lineman to ever play for the Kansas City Chiefs will be making two appearances in Mountain Home this weekend. Tim Grunhard, who played center for the Chiefs for 11 years from
Mountain Home will be among the cross country teams gathering in Hot Springs on Thursday. The Arkansas State Cross Country Meet will begin its two-day run at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. Mountain Home will have the first
Additional charges have been filed against a Boone County man who was recently charged with video voyeurism. According to the probable cause affidavit, 37-year-old William A Tollett, has additionally been charged with sexually grooming a child, sexual
It was anticipated that a man charged with two counts of sexual indecency with young sisters would accept a plea offer in the case when he appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Wednesday. But, when he
A Boone County woman assaulted three people, including two deputies, during her arrest and while being booked into jail in early October. Twenty-five-year-old Kinikki Susan Brandt is facing four charges, including two felonies, after allegedly kneeing one
A Mountain Home man pled guilty to charges in his newest criminal case and was sentenced to four years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last Wednesday. Twenty-four year-old Kendrick Nathaniel Sebree was
The Baxter County Extension Office has received an additional supply of the University of Arkansas voter guides. The guides can be picked up at the Baxter County Collector’s Office located at 8 East 7th Street across from
This Friday kicks off the biggest fundraising event of the year for the Salvation Army, the Red Kettle Campaign. From 11 until 1 at the Salvation Army Fellowship Hall located at 121 Arkansas Highway 201 North, the
The Baxter County Personnel Committee will meet Thursday afternoon at 4 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include the changing of a part-time to full time deputy for
The Salem High School football team will play for playoff positioning in its last game of the regular season on Thursday. The Greyhounds will be on the road for a matchup with Quitman. Salem is currently tied
The Mountain Home City Council meets Thursday evening at 6 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building with a light agenda. Items for the agenda include approval of amended lease agreements between the city and Baxter
Basketball makes up much of the local Thursday schedule. On the high school level, Flippin travels to Calico Rock for makeup games, and Timbo hosts Deer. In junior high basketball, Cotter makes the trip to Omaha, Viola
The Baxter County Airport Commission will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 6. Items on the agenda inlcude hangar development planning, obstruction mitigation, operations and personnel matters. The meeting will take place in the airport terminal
Nick Smith Jr. (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Razorback freshman Nick Smith Jr., was voted to the SEC 18th annual men’s basketball coaches’ preseason All-SEC team, it was announced today. Smith was 1-of-9
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (November 2, 2022) — Bartlo Packaging (BPS), a toll manufacturer serving the specialty chemical industry, Wednesday announced it will expand its operations in Helena, Arkansas. The company has recently acquired a 105,000-square-foot building adjacent
The biggest name on the ballot this year in Arkansas is Sarah Sanders, who was White House press secretary under Donald Trump and is bidding to be the first woman elected governor of the solidly Republican state.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis jury has ruled that Ford Motor Co. and other companies must pay $6 million to a Missouri family over claims that a woman’s death was caused by exposure to asbestos,
November 1, 2022 (Osceola, Arkansas) — Highbar LLC, a newly formed company focused on sustainable scrap metal recycling and steel production, announced Tuesday it has selected a greenfield site in northeast Arkansas to build the first of
Photo by Susie Greenstreet-Young on Facebook A restaurant in Yellville was damaged by a fire Tuesday night. According to a Facebook post by Carolyn’s RazorBack Ribs, all customers and employees made it out of the building safely
Baxter County saw an increase of 867 voters, bringing the county total to 5,299. So far, 17.6% of registered votes have already cast their ballots. The Baxter County Courthouse saw 487 voters, 235 at the Baxter County
Wednesday morning Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams joined KTLO’s Heather Loftis and Kim Szecsi to talk about park and street updates taking place around the city. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
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Photo by Susie Greenstreet-Young on Facebook A restaurant in Yellville was damaged by a fire Tuesday night. According to a Facebook post by Carolyn’s RazorBack Ribs, all customers and employees made it out of the building safely
The Mountain Home High School Marching Band competed Monday afternoon at the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association (ASBOA) 5A-6A-7A State Marching Contest at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock where they finished in 6th place in
The Baxter County Quorum Court met Tuesday evening at 6:30 for their regular monthly meeting, which started 30 minutes later than normal due to early voting. The building committee proposed an ordinance to purchase a property located
A Mountain Home man pled guilty to child porn charges in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-seven-year-old Joel Laban Belcher was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He still faces similar charges in Fulton County. Belcher’s attorney
A Gassville man whose charges include kidnapping and terroristic threatening stemming from a violent domestic altercation appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Wednesday. Twenty-two-year-old Andrew Lee Upchurch pled guilty to his charges and was sentenced to 10
A Lakeview man who has been in and out of trouble since 2016 was sentenced to 16 years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Wednesday. Fifty-three-year-old Johnny Howard Gordey was in court for
On Wednesday afternoon, two English faculty members, Emily Noblin and Michael Thomas at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, will hold a book signing for their recent publications from noon until 1 in the Gaston Lobby of Roller Hall.
A residence in Flippin was a total loss Monday night following an early evening fire. No one was at the residence the time the fire occurred. According to Flippin Fire Chief David Hannah, personnel responded to the
Cotter was able to take two of three basketball games over Kingston on Tuesday. The Lady Warriors won the senior girls’ game over the Lady Yellowjackets 56-40. Morgan Zick led Cotter with 18 points, and Becca Benedict
Nolan Arenado (left) and Brendan Donovan (Photos courtesy of Major League Baseball) ST. LOUIS, Mo., November 1, 2022 – Third baseman Nolan Arenado and infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan were named National League recipients of the 2022 Rawlings Gold
Photo courtesy of Associated Press FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – The Atlanta Falcons, in need of depth at cornerback, acquired Rashad Fenton from the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2023 conditional seventh-round pick before Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid walks to a courtroom at the Jackson County Courthouse on Sept. 12 in Kansas City, Mo. Britt Reid is being sentenced for a drunken driving crash that seriously injured
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office released a scam alert Tuesday based on recent reports taken from members of the public, they have received telephone calls from individuals purporting to be Deputies of the Sheriff’s Office or
A hiker reported missing near the Buffalo National River in Newton County has been located on the Horseshoe Bend trail near the Red Bluff lookout. Search and rescue personnel found Clinton Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, around
Eugene Elliot Reed, 69, was shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire with Arkansas State Troopers early today. No state troopers were injured during the prolonged armed stand-off at Reed’s home located at 4690 Hollyridge Cove
Arkansas’s request to amend its Medicaid expansion program, Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me (ARHOME), to include an innovative service called Life360 HOMEs has been approved by the Centers for Medicare (CMS) and Medicaid Services, Governor Asa
The second week of early voting is underway, and Baxter County had an additional 815 votes cast on Monday, bringing the county total to 4,432. Currently, 14.7% of registered voters in the county have early voted.
A residence in Flippin was a total loss Monday night following an early evening fire. No one was at the residence the time the fire occurred. According to Flippin Fire Chief David Hannah, personnel responded to the
Mylissa Farmer talked with the News-Leader on Sept. 28 at her home in Joplin, Mo. In early August, Farmer had to travel to Illinois to terminate her pregnancy when her water broke at 17 weeks and 5
No new developments were reported Monday in the search for a missing hiker at the Buffalo National River. Missing is 67-year-old Clinton Preston Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Officials say six ground teams continued the search Monday
The Mountain Home softball program is partnering with Holy Smokes BBQ and Catering for its 10th-annual holiday meat sale. Orders will be accepted through Nov. 10. Turkey breasts can be ordered at $70 at an average of
A rural Mountain Home woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident last Tuesday night in Baxter County. Twenty-three-year-old Whitney Mendenhall was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health with what was termed a suspected minor injury. According to
High school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule. Mountain Home Christian Acadmey will hold its Red-Black Games, Cotter hosts Kingston, Norfork entertains Mount Vernon-Enola, Flippin travels to Mount Judea, Viola makes the trip to Omaha, Calico
A Mountain Home man was arrested over the weekend for the theft of a safe containing $25,000, a handgun and other documents from a business in the city. Three felony charges have been filed against 44-year-old Quan
A Flippin woman arrested three times in just a few days appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Tuesday. Thirty-nine-year-old Crystal Parnell pled guilty to drug-related charges filed against her in Baxter and Marion Counties. She was sentenced
A Flippin man with a string of criminal cases stretching back to 1989 appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Tuesday. Forty-eight-year-old Kirk Allen Winnett pled guilty to charges in two cases in Baxter County and two in
The first week of early voting is complete, and Baxter County had and additional 193 votes cast on Saturday, bringing the county total to 3,617. Currently, 12% of registered voters in the county have early voted. There
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet Tuesday evening at 6:30, rather than 6, due to early voting in the 2nd floor courtroom. Items on the agenda include: – an ordinance appropriating fees and reimbursements received in
The Timbo High School basketball teams had a rough Halloween night after getting swept at South Side-Bee Branch. The Tigers lost the boys’ game to the Hornets 64-34. Timbo’s girls also fell to South Side 67-29. WebReadyTM
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state
ST. LOUIS — A former longtime deputy juvenile officer in Missouri state court on Monday admitted picking up a vulnerable 15-year-old juvenile who was living in an Illinois group home and engaging in illegal sex acts with
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A former soldier in the Army National Guard was sentenced in federal court Friday for sexually abusing four children over several years while he was director of the youth ministry at Fort Leonard Wood
The first week of early voting is complete, and Baxter County had an additional 193 votes cast on Saturday, bringing the county total to 3,617. Currently, 12% of registered voters in the county have early voted. There
Following their dramatic come-from-behind victory at Van Buren on Friday, the Mountain Home High School football team kept its postseason hopes alive. All the Bombers have to do is win their regular season finale this week, and
Monday marks the annual tradition of kids going out for a night of trick-or-treating, and authorities are encouraging a fun but safe Halloween. KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Matt Sharp recently spoke with Baxter County Sheriff
A man who had been given a place to live by an elderly homeowner pled guilty in Baxter County Circuit Court Tuesday to stealing from the person who gave him shelter. When asked if he was guilty
A woman accused of becoming irate and hitting her sister with a baseball bat, spraying her with “Bear Mace” and smashing out windows and slashing tires on two of the relative’s vehicles appeared in Baxter County Circuit
A common virus among children, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is seeing an increase of reported cases in the Twin Lakes area. According to Stephanie Free, MSN, RN, CIC, Baxter Health’s Infection Prevention Coordinator, October saw 20 cases
High school basketball makes up the local Halloween schedule. Flippin travels to Calico Rock, Timbo makes the trip to South Side-Bee Branch. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
An Izard County man has been arrested for domestic battering and refusal to submit to arrest after a physical altercation. According to the probable cause affidavit, a report of a physical altercation was reported to law enforcement
The Big Creek Golf and Country Club Member-Member Tournament wrapped up its two-day run on Sunday. Luke Jackson and Coty Watson won the Championship Flight with a two-day total of 14-under-par 130. Robert Bordner and Randy Lunceford
Barker Funeral Home in Salem is back to serving customers fully after a fire took away their facility in July 2021. According to KAIT, owner and operators Steve and Kim Barker say the decision was made after
A 73 year old Brinkley woman found dead in her apartment late Friday is believed to be the victim of a homicide, and Arkansas State Police Special Agents have arrested a local homeless man on charges of
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is warning the public about the increased prevalence of illegal fentanyl pills designed to look like well-known candy. As Halloween approaches, parents should be aware of these extremely dangerous drugs and be
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed testing inside a Missouri school closed amid concerns of radioactive contamination, and sampling of soil outside the school has begun, Corps officials said Friday. A suburban St. Louis school
Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Dak Prescott threw
The 19-year-old gunman who forced his way into a St. Louis school and killed two people purchased the AR-15-style rifle from a private seller after an FBI background check stopped him from buying a weapon from a
Blane David Ebersold entered a guilty plea to charges against him in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. He was sentenced to five years probation. The 37-year-old Ebersold was initially charged with being a felon in possession of
During a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Tuesday, an early December trial date was set for a Clarkridge man charged with domestic violence. Fifty-five-year-old Charles Richard Cox was arrested after a report was made that Cox
A Boone County man has been charged with assault and battery after resisting arrest. According to the probable cause affidavit, officers were called to a location on South Ash Street at the beginning of October for an
Redmond MCJROTC defeated Mountain Home NJROTC 972.2 to 940.9 last week in the National Air Rifle League. Redmond MCJROTC was led by Simeon Lovric who shot a 251.6, with contributing members Gavvin McLaren, Aidan Waterman, and Callan
The Ozarks Medical Center is receiving at $1,000,00 grant to assist in constructing at 10,000 square foot clinic in Mountain View, Missouri. Currently, they provide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations at its primary location in West Plains. This
The Big Creek Golf and Country Club Member-Member Tournament began its two-day run on Saturday. In the Championship Flight, the team of Luke Jackson and Coty Watson and the team of Brandon Maple and Seth Johnson are
St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado follows through on an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, Sept. 30, in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) All-Star third baseman
TEXARKANA, AR – A federal jury convicted a Texarkana doctor yesterday on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription and two counts of Distribution of a Schedule V Controlled Substance
Clinton Smith (Photo courtesy of National Park Service) Authorities have been searching for two days for a Louisiana man reported missing at the Buffalo National River. Sixty-seven-year-old Clinton Smith of Baton Rouge reportedly did not return from
Lydia Pitts (Photo courtesy of MaxPreps) The state championship matches for high school volleyball in Arkansas were held Saturday, and one match featured an athlete with ties to the Twin Lakes Area. Lydia Pitts, the daughter of
Arkansas running back Raheim Sanders (5) stiff arms Auburn cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (18) as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch
AUSTIN, Texas – The 12th-ranked Texas Longhorns out-scored Arkansas 25-5 to open the second half and cruised to a 90-60 victory over #10 Arkansas in a charity exhibition game Saturday at the new Moody Center. Texas scored
JONESBORO, Ark. (10/29/22) – On a rain-soaked Saturday at Centennial Bank Stadium, the Arkansas State football team fell 31-3 to South Alabama. The Red Wolves (2-7, 1-5 SBC) generated just 158 yards of total offense – 177
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Darius Hale ran for 255 yards and two scores, Will McElvain accounted for three touchdowns and Central Arkansas routed North Alabama 64-21 on Saturday night. Central Arkansas (4-4, 3-0 ASUN) generated 733 yards
An Arkansas man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to filing a false tax return with the IRS on which he did not report all of the income he earned from his business. According to court documents and statements
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Jeremy Moussa passed for 297 yards and three touchdowns and Florida A&M beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 27-6 on Saturday. Xavier Smith, Jah’Marae Sheread and Jeremiah Pruitte each had a touchdown grab for Florida A&M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Brady Cook didn’t let Missouri’s early struggles this season change his outlook on what the Tigers could accomplish. He made sure his teammates wouldn’t let that happen, either. Cook and the Tigers, who
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State racked up 597 yards of total offense and scored on its first 10 possessions of the game to rout visiting Western Illinois, 64-14, in Springfield Saturday. It marked the most points scored by
The Arkansas Razorback football team will be back on the road on Saturday. The Hogs are set for an outing with Auburn. Arkansas is currently 4-3 on the season and 1-3 in the SEC. The Razorbacks’ last
Missouri is looking to build off its first SEC win from last weekend. The Tigers head east to meet No. 25 South Carolina. Mizzou is 3-4 on the year and 1-3 in the league. The Tigers are
A Missouri man facing drug and weapons charges stemming from a traffic stop by Gassville police in early April appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-six-year-old William Patterson Moore, who lists an address in Taneyville, pled
(Dale Malcevicz) While people were inside a local theater watching a movie, two Mountain Home residents were going into multiple vehicles on the parking lot and stealing various items. One of the people involved, 34-year-old Dale Malcevicz,
A Boone County man has been arrested on charges of video voyeurism. According to the probable cause affidavit, law enforcement was contacted at the end of July with concerns of video content on the tablet of 37-year-old
Five days of early voting are in the books, and Baxter County had and additional 757 votes cast, bringing the county total to 3,505. Currently, 11.6% of registered voters in the county have early voted. There were
The Mountain Home High School football team kept its playoff hopes alive in dramatic fashion on Friday. The Bombers scored 29 unanswered points, including the game-winning touchdown inside the final minute, to get past Van Buren 43-42.
The Yellville-Summit High School football team wrapped up its season on a rough note on Friday. The Panthers fell at Newport 61-16. Yellville-Summit’s final record is 5-5 overall and 1-5 in the 3A-2. Salem was able to
Alma 59, Dardanelle 14 Ashdown 15, Mena 12 Bald Knob 20, Cave City 14 Bauxite 42, Little Rock Hall 6 Beebe 42, Watson Chapel 20 Benton 55, West Memphis 38 Bentonville 45, Springdale 7 Bentonville West 35,
Class 1 District 1 Charleston 34, Caruthersville 8 Portageville 13, Hayti 0 Scott City 63, Chaffee 7 Class 1 District 2 Brentwood 13, Van-Far 0 Louisiana 28, Crystal City 24 St. Pius X (Festus) 36, Grandview (Hillsboro)
Cotter was able to sweep three basketball games over Calico Rock on Friday. The Warriors defeated the Pirates 52-38 in the senior boys’ game. Hudson Adams led Cotter with 16 points, Payton McGee scored 15, and Trace
Billy Joe Taylor (Photo courtesy of Washington County Detention Center) A Lavaca, Arkansas, man plead guilty Thursday to one count of Conspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud and one count of Money Laundering. The Honorable Judge Mark E.
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In day four of early voting, Baxter County had and additional 701 votes cast, bringing the county total to 2,752. A total of 9.1% of registered voters in the county. There were 431 voters who cast their
The Salem Jr. Greyhounds remain unbeaten in conference play after their 46-0 win over Perryville. The Jr. Greyhounds finishing the season 9-0. The conference champs outscored opponents throughout the season at 390-36. The 7th grade Hounds also
High school football dominates the local Friday schedule, and for Mountain Home, it will be the last road trip of the regular season. The Bombers will be near the Oklahoma state line for an outing with Van
There is high school basketball scheduled for Friday. Cotter hosts Calico Rock, Viola entertains Jasper, Ozark Mountain is home against Kingston at Western Grove, Mammoth Spring hosts Rural Special for homecoming, Lead Hill entertains Ozark Catholic for
In January, a person made it known on social media that she was in the market to buy a car. She was contacted by someone who proceeded to sell the victim a vehicle he did not own.
A Mountain Home man charged with calling law enforcement and falsely reporting that a woman was trapped in his storage unit was due to appear in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. He didn’t. He was in jail
As the deer-hunting season is underway in Arkansas, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is offering different options to have harvested deer tested for chronic wasting disease free of charge. Game and Fish is continuing its extensive
A Searcy County man has been arrested on two counts of aggravated assault after gun shots were reported coming from a residence where he stated he needed to shoot back to stop ninjas. According to the probable
The Baxter Health Auxiliary has generously donated yet another pair of new ambulances to the Baxter Health EMS Fleet. The Baxter Health Auxiliary has supported the fundraising arm of the hospital since 1962, providing ongoing financial support
(Rebecca Darleen Ramey) A second person has been arrested for allegedly stealing electricity for over two years. Thirty-six-year-old Rebecca Darleen Ramey of Mountain Home was arrested Tuesday in connection with the theft and is facing two felony
North Arkansas College has been awarded $12K from the Gene Haas Foundation to support scholarships and student competition teams in the field of manufacturing. Currently enrolled North Arkansas College students and students who plan to enroll in
This weekend a variety of Halloween events will take place throughout the Twin Lakes area. ASUMH will host a Haunted Trail & Treat Friday evening from 6 until 9. It will feature games, concessions, candy, pet costume
Mountain Home High School boys’ cross country team Four of Mountain Home’s cross country teams competed in the 5A-West Conference Meet Thursday at Siloam Springs, and for the high school boys, their streak of conference titles is
The Mountain Home freshman football program was able to successfully defend its Northeast Arkansas Conference championship from a year ago. The Junior Bombers finished the season Thursday night at home by defeating West Memphis Wonder 41-16. WebReadyTM
