A jailer in Clay County is accused of using a debit card to withdraw money from an inmate’s account. Nineteen-year-old Jason Jeffries of Piggott has been arrested and is facing charges of fraudulent use of a credit
A suspect from a homicide in Maine was reportedly found in Flippin early Sunday morning before he led authorities on a high-speed chase to Bellefonte and was shot by a Boone County deputy when he presented a
Authorities are investigating double stabbing incident occurring Sunday morning near Paragould. Both parties that were stabbed were flown to undisclosed hospitals for treatment. According to a Facebook post from Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder, Paragould Emergency Services
The North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament ended Saturday with its championship games at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. Norfork’s girls successfully defended their title from last season as they defeated Mountain View 53-45. Marshall won the boys’
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Keyon Menifield Jr. scored a career-high 32 points, four teammates also reached double digits, and Arkansas defeated UNC Wilmington 106-90 on Saturday. Menifield, a sophomore playing in just his third game since transferring
Missouri’s Aidan Shaw (23) dunks over UCA’s Ubongabasi Etim (left) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Tamar Bates scored a
ATLANTA (AP) – Dwon Odom’s 24 points helped Georgia State defeat Arkansas State 91-90 on Saturday. Avery Felts hit a 3-pointer for Arkansas State that tied it 89-all with 12 seconds left. Odom added a pair of
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Christian Brown had 20 points in Tennessee State’s 90-82 victory against Little Rock on Saturday night. Brown was 6 of 10 shooting, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reacts with offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) after throwing a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy
Bradley Haines (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Saturday morning residential fire in Mountain Home resulted in the arrest of man in connection with the incident. Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin says 34-year-old Bradley
A West Plains woman who failed to yield causing an injury accident Wednesday night in Howell County is now facing charges. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 59-year-old Linda Harring of West Plains is facing a
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas recently announced the 10,000th graduate of their Move Up 2 Independence Initiative. The initiative, which started just over a decade ago, focuses on shortening the line of individuals in need
The number one story on our top 10 feel good stories of 2023 is when a big cash prize in the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery was won in Mountain Home. It is still unknown if the prize was
The Mountain Home City Council will hold its first meeting of 2024 on Thursday at 6 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.Items on the agenda include discussion of a resolution setting forth the organization for
A Lakeview man was killed, and a Mountain Home man suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle accident early Saturday morning in Ozark County. Forty-two-year-old Joseph Kish was pronounced dead at the scene by the Ozark County coroner,
High school basketball makes up the local Saturday schedule as a few tournaments will come to an end. The championship games of the North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament will be held at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison.
A Missouri woman was killed in a three-vehicle accident late Wednesday afternoon in Howell County. Thirty-two-year-old Katherine Welch of Thayer was pronounced dead at the scene by the Howell County coroner. According to the Missouri State Highway
Rising operating costs are affecting a local domestic violence shelter. Serenity INC., located in Mountain Home, faces a shortage of food and household items as they close the year. Since 1988, Serenity has been bringing domestic peace
Number four on out top 10 feel good stories of 2023 list is when Farmers & Merchants Bank Mountain Home Market President, Sally Gilbert, was named on Arkansas Money & Politics’ 50 Over 50 class for 2023.
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams finished the Ultimate Auto Group Basketball Tournament as runners-up on Friday as both of Farmington’s teams successfully defended their championships from a year ago. The Lady Bombers fell to the
The North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament held its semifinals Friday at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. On the girls’ side, Norfork defeated Valley Springs, and Mountain View topped Jasper 72-49. In the boys’ games, Marshall beat Valley
Missouri running back Cody Schrader (middle) and teammates celebrate his touchdown against Ohio State during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Friday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – All-America running
A Mountain Home man is facing multiple felony charges after a report was filed with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office for alleged theft of fuel and profit by a Commissioned Agent of Magness Oil Company.According to the
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The postseason continues for college football, and Missouri will be in what’s traditionally known as a New Year’s Six bowl game. The Tigers will meet Ohio State Friday in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at Arlington, Texas.
High school basketball dominates the last Friday of 2023 as the Ulitmate Auto Group Basketball Tournament comes to an end in Mountain Home. Both of the host teams will be paired with Farmington in the championship games.
The North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament wrapped up its quarterfinal round Thursday at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. On the girls’ side, Norfork beat up on Alpena 69-28, and Mountain View topped Ozark Mountain 73-47. In the
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams were able to advance to the championship games of the Ultimate Auto Group Basketball Tournament after sweeping Dumas. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio The Bomber
An Ava man arrested on previous charges is facing additional felony counts of child pornography after four search warrants uncovered over 11,800 photos and videos on multiple electronic devices. After a several month investigation by the Douglas
A Stone County man was arrested and charged with domestic battery after allegedly physically attacking his live-in girlfriend during an argument. According to the probable cause affidavit, on December 17, the Stone County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched
An application by a 76-year-old Midway man to have his sentence commuted has been turned down. In 2022, Loy Beard pled no contest to sex crimes involving children and was sentenced to 20 years in prison with
photo courtesy of www.griefshare.org The holidays can be a difficult time for those coping with the loss of a loved one. A support group hosted by First Baptist Church in Mountain Home is looking to create a
Garrett Loring (Photo courtesy of Missouri State Highway Patrol)Number three on our top 10 feel good story list is when West Plains native Sergeant Garrett J. Loring was promoted to lieutenant and designated assistant director of the
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Jamir Chaplin had 25 points in Little Rock’s 81-75 win over Tennessee Tech on Thursday night in an Ohio Valley Conference opener. Chaplin added seven rebounds and three steals for the Trojans (7-7).
Oklahoma guard Javian McCollum shoots next to UCA forward Caleb Carr (right) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday in Norman, Okla. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – Javian McCollum
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A group that wants to require elections in Arkansas to be conducted with paper ballots, and also place greater restrictions on absentee voting, resubmitted ballot language for a pair of constitutional amendments to the Arkansas Attorney General’s
A Mountain Home couple sustained serious injuries in a two vehicle accident late Wednesday night in Howell County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred on U.S. Highway 160 just north of Missouri Route
61-year-old Frederick Austin was charged with first degree murder and aggravated assault Tuesday after authorities said he shot and killed his son. According to Shannon Hills Police, Austin was arrested following the shooting death of 28-year-old Frederick
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday night at 6:30 in the Council Chambers of Bull Shoals City Hall. Items on the agenda include a presentation by Phil Friese; discussion of an ordinance for park fees;
A fire destroyed an outbuilding early Wednesday evening in northeast Mountain Home. No injuries were reported from the fire at 54 Blackthorn Lane. According to the Mountain Home Fire Department, personnel were called out to the blaze
Thursday will be a busy day for high school basketball in the Twin Lakes Area, and Mountain Home will continue to host the Ultimate Auto Group Basketball Tournament at Bomber Gymnasium with both of the home teams
Wednesday was the second day of the North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. On the boys’ side, Norfork was eliminated by Rural Special, and Jasper defeated Kingston 72-50. On the girls’ bracket,
The sentencing date for a 42-year-old Marion County man found living in a cave with a juvenile female who had been reported as a runaway by her family is set for February 6, according to federal court
An Ozark County woman has been arrested for writing hot checks and attempting to cash a check from a man’s account who had died years earlier. Thirty-six-year-old April Dawn Perry of Gainesville is facing five felony charges
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is announcing 2023 was a record year for its members to receive capital credits. The cooperative was able to refund nearly $5.7 million in cash to its members this year. NAEC Chief Executive
The number of students graduating from Arkansas medical schools has outpaced the number of residency slots in the state for the last three years, disrupting the state’s student-to-doctor pipeline. According to Arkansas Advocate, Arkansas leaders in medical
Number four on our top 10 feel good stories of 2023 is four restaurants in the Twin Lakes area named as finalists in the 2023 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. The Ozark Cafe in Jasper were inducted
The opening day of the Ultimate Auto Group Basketball Tournament ended with dominating wins for both of Mountain Home’s teams on Wednesday and a milestone for one player in the boys’ game. Matt Sharp has the details.
The jury trial for the man who was recorded being held down and beaten by law enforcement officers outside of a convenience store in Mulberry in 2022 has once again been postponed. This time the jury
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The United States Geological Survey reported a stronger-than-usual earthquake in northeast Arkansas. According to KYTV, the scientists said the 3.6 magnitude quake happened around noon, 3.5 miles east of Jonesboro. The depth of the tremor is around
An Arkansas man was arrested after police said six homemade pipe bombs were found at his home. Lawrence Hickman, 52, was arrested last week on six counts of criminal possession of explosive materials or a destructive device.
Three cities in central Arkansas rank among the most dangerous cities and towns in the U.S. The company MoneyGeek looked at the cost of crime per capita to determine those rankings. For large cities, Little Rock is
The Flippin City Council will meet Thursday morning at 9 in the Flippin District Court Room. Items on the agenda include discussion and approval of the 2024 budget and a resolution for a policy to model the
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a suspect following the homicide investigation beginning on Christmas night. According to Sheriff Gregg Alexander, the victim has been identified as 43-year-old Lucas Cody Jewell of Yellville. Sixty-seven-year-old Stephen R.
A member of the Mountain Home High School cheerleading squad is looking forward to showing her talent at the collegiate level. Mackenzi Clark recently signed a national letter of intent to join the stunt program at the
High school basketball makes up the local Wednesday and includes Mountain Home hosting its big tournament. A total of 16 teams will take part in the three-day Ultimate Auto Group Basketball Tournament. The Lady Bombers will start
The sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continues to sees increases for December. According Mountain Homes Director of Finance and Treasury Alma Clark, the city collected a total of $574,153 in
Since 1953, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot and KTLO.com have strived to be the premier source for local news, sports and community information in the Twin Lakes Area. Each station carries local news broadcasts daily with
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 13.8 cents per
Number six on the list of top 10 feel good stories of 2023 is when a Mountain Home businessman purchased the Inn at the Mill in Washington County. The Inn at the Mill in Washington County, which
Several area teams began a week of tournaments on Tuesday. The North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament got underway at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. Yellville-Summit’s boys were able to advance to the quarterfinals as they defeated Alpena
The holiday season is altering the trash pickup schedules for local sanitation companies. Waste Connections and Methvin Sanitation were closed Monday for Christmas, and the same will occur with the following Monday being New Year’s Day. A
Arkansas’s Attorney General Tim Griffin said this past week that Risever Machinery LLC, a Chinese owned company with a facility in Jonesboro, is not violating a ban regarding foreign party control businesses. This is not the
A homicide investigation is underway in Marion County after a male was found deceased on Christmas night. A body was found on the floor of a workshop at a residence northeast of Pindall with what appeared to
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High school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule as several teams begin tournament play. The 49th-annual North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament gets underway at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. The boys’ game between Norfork and Mount
USA TODAY SPORTS – It was a really good Christmas for the Arkansas football program, as Sam Pittman and Travis Williams added a top-rated commitment from the 2024 recruiting class. Four-star linebacker Bradley Shaw chose the Hogs
photo courtesy of AP KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Las Vegas got a pair of defensive touchdowns for the second straight week, including a pick-6 of the struggling Patrick Mahomes, and the resurgent Raiders held off the
A Salem man scuffled with multiple law enforcement officers who were trying to arrest him at his residence, leading to minor injuries to several of the officers and additional charges against 52-year-old Kenneth R. Howard. According to
A new area code is coming to various parts of Arkansas, including the Twin Lakes Area. For future telephone numbers in the current 870 region, the code 327 may be assigned beginning Feb. 20. Starting Jan. 19,
Number six on the list of top 10 feel good stories of 2023 is when a Mountain Home man won an elk permit for the 2023 elk hunting season. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has
The White River Valley Electric Trust Board awarded $75,000 to 24 local schools in Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Stone, and Taney counties. Teachers located at schools within White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s five-county service area were eligible to
A regional system providing healthcare to veterans has started requiring its police officers to use body-worn cameras. The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, with clinics in Harrison and Branson, announced in a news release the
The Arkansas State Police’s largest ever graduating class includes three recruits to serve as troopers for part of the Twin Lakes Area. Jared Curtis, Cody Lee and Erick Riggs were among 52 honored during the graduation ceremony
Photo courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation A Missouri angler was recently able to tie the Show-Me State’s current records for skipjack herring. Anthony Rozniak of St. Peters was fishing with his brother on the Missouri River
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, Chiquita Roberts, 41, was charged with Aggravated Death by Delivery in connection with the November death of a Crittenden County jail inmate. Roberts was already in custody at the Crittenden County Detention
Photo courtesy of Arkansas State Police At approximately 2:23 p.m. on Wednesday, an Arkansas State Police (ASP) trooper conducted a traffic stop in Little Rock at Stagecoach Road and Interstate 430 South, which led to the seizure
Miami Dolphins place kicker Jason Sanders (center) celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
Image courtesy of National Weather Service Even though there has not been a wintry mix over the weekend in the Twin Lakes Area, travel conditions can still be a concern with the recent rainfall. At KTLO, Classic
Left to right: Brandon Williams, Bailey Abercrombie and Donnie Merriman (Photos courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) A weeks-long investigation by law enforcement in two counties has led to the arrest of three people in Ozark and
Caleb Gurley (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A high speed pursuit late Friday night ended when the suspect crashed and was taken into custody. The driver, 27-year-old Caleb Brady Gurley of Decatur, Alabama, along with
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced Thursday the Main Street Bridge, U.S. Highway 65B, which crosses Crooked Creek in Harrison will be closed for an extended period of time, beginning January 2. The existing bridge will
Photo: Linda, Lloyd Stith courtesty of Northwest Arkansas Land Trust Next on our top 10 feel good stories of 2023 is when 200 acres on the Middle Fork of the White River was protected under a conservation
The recent discovery of a 30-year-old error has resulted in the loss of hundreds of acres of land inside the limits of a city on the Fulton/Sharp county line. Ash Flat’s land on its north side was
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) – Alston Mason had 19 points in Missouri State’s 69-64 win against Saint Mary’s (CA) on Saturday night. Mason also contributed seven assists for the Bears (9-4). Donovan Clay shot 7 of 16 from
Image courtesy of National Weather Service For those in the Twin Lakes Area hoping for a white Christmas, it’s not going to happen in 2023. Meteorologist Colby Pope from the National Weather Service office in North Little
An area man was killed, and two males and a female suffered moderate injuries from a one-vehicle accident Saturday morning in Howell County. Twenty-eight-year-old Brian Powell was pronounced dead at the scene, and 20-year-old Taylor Hamby and
Over the last few days, the Valley Springs Fire Department has responded to a number of reports of out-of-control brush fires. No injuries have been reported from any of the blazes, and one of the fires ended
Photo courtesy of Mark Hilton Next on our top 10 feel good stories of 2023 is the purchase of the Old Federal Building in Harrison by Kelly and Tom Davenport of Snow. Tom Davenport told KTLO, Classic
With Sunday being Christmas Eve, children in the Twin Lakes Area and all over the world will be anxious to know how Santa Claus’ flight path is progressing. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has been
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Rocky Lombardi passed and ran for a touchdown and Northern Illinois held on for a 21-19 victory over Arkansas State in the Camellia Bowl on Saturday when the Red Wolves couldn’t convert a
Francis Howell School Board member Randy Cook (left) listens during the public comment portion of the school board meeting July 20 in O’Fallon, Mo. At right is school board member Mark Ponder. The Francis Howell School Board
The body of a deceased adult female was located Friday night at a residence in a rural area of western Marion County. The identity of the female is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.
The Calico Rock High School basketball teams went into the Christmas break on a good note as they swept Omaha Friday at the Harold Ray Jeffrey Gymnasium. The Lady Pirates defeated the Lady Eagles by a final
Illinois’ Coleman Hawkins (33) and Ty Rodgers (20) celebrate with teammates after helping to defeat Missouri 97-73 in an NCAA college basketball game Friday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Terrence
The Arkansas State football team is in Montgomery, Ala., for its first postseason game since 2019. The Red Wolves are set to meet Northern Illinois in the Camellia Bowl. A-State comes into the game with a record
A Wednesday night fire damaged the outer part of a residence southeast of Buford. Everyone in the residence at 587 County Road 643 was able to get out safely and avoid injury. According to an incident from
Next on our top 10 feel good stories of 2023, qualifying Arkansans who were TurboTax customers during tax years 2016, 2017 and 2018 started to recieve settlement checks for being ” misled by TurboTax’s owner Intuit into
Photo courtesy of the Mountain Echo. A senior at Yellville-Summit High School has become the first female to earn an Eagle Scout Badge and the first female Scouts BSA to receive the honor in the Natural State
Following the call from Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Board of Corrections Chairman Benny Magness of Gassville to resign from his position, the board held a special telephone conference meeting early Friday evening. At the conclusion
Did you know the state of Arkansas has specific laws when it comes to the sale of alcohol on Christmas? It’s illegal to sell intoxicating liquors on Christmas Day, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and
A 22-year-old man is facing capital murder charges after a shooting in North Little Rock. Nathan Whitmore was arrested today and charged with one count of capital murder, one count of criminal attempt to commit capital murder
Senator John Boozman authored the Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023, which was signed into law on Tuesday. The law allows hunters to use a smartphone accessible electronic duck stamp to meet federal requirements. Hunters were previously
The state of Arkansas has seen steady population growth in the past three years. On Thursday, the Census Bureau released population estimates for states. The numbers show Arkansas with 3,067,000 residents, up by about 56,000 residents
Thursday night, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released a letter she sent to the Arkansas Board of Corrections Chairman Benny Magness calling for his resignation, effective immediately.Earlier Thursday, Magness asked Gov. Sanders to activate 138 National Guard
The Mountain Home City Council met in regular session Thursday night for their final meeting of 2023. The Council approved an ordinance to rezone a property at the corner of 6th Street and Dyer Street from a
Viola High School split its makeup basketball games with Greers Ferry West Side on Thursday. The Lady Longhorns defeated the Lady Eagles 59-44. The boys’ game had a different result as Viola lost to West Side 54-40.
A pair of area high schools will have their basketball teams square off to wrap up the week before Christmas. Calico Rock is set to host Omaha on Friday. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Missouri will be in St. Louis on Friday for its annual Braggin’ Rights game. The Tigers are slated to meet 13th-ranked Illinois. Mizzou is currently 7-4 on the season. The Tigers are coming off a six-point win
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Tramon Mark came off the bench to score 25 points and grab 11 rebounds for his first career double-double to help Arkansas fend off Abilene Christian 83-73 on Thursday night. Mark made 9
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – KyKy Tandy’s 25 points helped Jacksonville State defeat Little Rock 90-60 on Thursday night. Tandy shot 9 for 14 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free
Levi Gunter (Photo courtesy of Howell County Sheriff’s Office) A West Plains man awaiting trial for a number of charges, including two counts of murder, has been reported missing. The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance
A Mountain Home man suffered what was termed a suspected serious injury from a one-vehicle accident Wednesday evening in Cotter. Thirty-two-year-old Austin Cain was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health. According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office,
KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News is revisiting the top 10 feel good stories of 2023. First up, when the Little House on the Prairie cast members visited Mountain Home in November. Fans of the popular
The Purple Circle Club inducted 162 students, representing more thatn 240 awards at a ceremony Dec. 9 in Little Rock. The Purple Circle Club, created in 1952, recognizes youth exhibitors who achieved championship honors with livestock projects
Baxter Health announced this week two clinics have moved to new locations. The Baxter Health Heart & Vascular Clinic and Baxter Health Nephrology Clinic are now both located in the Baxter Health Medical Arts Building, adjacent to
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and law enforcement officials are reminding drivers to use the left lane for passing only. In 2021, Act 1090 was passed into Arkansas State Law which outlines the conditions drivers must
More than 78,000 children in Arkansas are headed into Christmas without Medicaid coverage this year, according to KARK News. Many have become ineligible because the public health emergency period ended this year. In a letter to
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (11-3) closed out play before break by going 2-0 at the West Palm Beach Classic, as the Hogs defeated UIC, 66-58. Arkansas led for over 35 minutes
Security officers found 17 bullets concealed inside a disposable baby’s diaper on Wednesday at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Transportation Security Administration officials identified the passenger with the loaded diaper as a man from Arkansas who was ticketed
The state’s Department of Health reports high activity of a flu-like illness midweek in Arkansas. Health officials said that one person had died of the flu this past week in state. Six flu deaths have been reported
Thursday night’s Bull Shoals City Council meeting has been postponed until December 28th due to illness. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Harding University will welcome Adm. William H. McRaven as a distinguished guest speaker on Jan. 11 at 7:30. As an accomplished retired four-star admiral for the U.S. Navy
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a law that threatened homeless people with jail time for sleeping on state land. Judges ruled unanimously to toss the law for violating a
High school basketball makes up the local Thursday schedule. Salem will send two girls’ teams to Jonesboro for an outing with Nettleton, three Melbourne boys’ teams will travel to Manila, and Valley Springs makes the trip to
The Valley Springs High School basketball teams had mixed results on Wednesday as they went to Mayflower. The Tigers won the boys’ game over the Eagles 50-39. Valley Springs had a different result in the girls’ contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Malik Dia and Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 18 points apiece as Belmont beat Arkansas State 74-70 on Wednesday night. Dia added 10 rebounds for the Bruins (9-4). Gillespie went 7 of 12 (2 for
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team is set to return to the home floor on campus for three straight games. The Hogs’ new home stand begins Thursday against Abilene Christian. Arkansas is currently 7-4 on the season. The
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – James Dent Jr. scored 17 points as Western Illinois beat Central Arkansas 65-54 on Wednesday. Dent added six rebounds and four steals for the Leathernecks (7-6). Drew Cisse scored 14 points while shooting
A Harrison man is facing theft charges after admitting to his ex-girlfriend he had broken into vehicles on the high school campus.According to the probable cause affidavit, on December 4, the Harrison Police Department responded to a
Three Fulton County men are facing felony charges after assaulting a family member over a disagreement. According to the probable cause affidavit, on September 5, officers from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Sharp County Sheriff’s Office and
On Friday, a one-vehicle crash on Missouri Highway 14 led to the arrest of a woman with felony and misdemeanor warrants out of Oklahoma. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred
Arkansas Business recently released its list of the best quotes of 2023.CEO of Baxter Health, Ron Peterson was featured on the list for his statement on the tough environment for hospitals in Arkansas. Peterson stated, “I mean,
In the Monday edition of Arkansas Business, honorees for the 2023 Trendsetter City awards were announced. Mountain Home received an honorable mention for tourism development and creative culture for a population of 5,000 to 20,000. The Trendsetter
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include discussion of an ordinance to amend an ordinance to rezone
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6:30 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Items on the agenda include discussion of a new ordinance for park fees; approval of the 2024
Baxter County Jurors in Group B will need to report to the Baxter County Court Complex Jan. 8. According to a release from Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors should plan to meet at 9
An Arkansas woman has been taken into custody after an investigation into a camper fire in November that resulted in the death of a child. Detectives with the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year-old Diana Welch
A 26-year-old Little Rock man has accepted a 25 year prison sentence for participating in a pair of armed robberies, one of which killed a teenager. Sentencing papers filed last week show that Maliek Isiah Brookins
FAYETTEVILLE — A Berryville man was sentenced on Monday to 500 months in prison without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual acts with two minor
A Stone County deputy has been placed on administrative leave after his wife made allegations of assault. Stone County Sheriff Brandon Long made the announcement Wednesday afternoon but did not name the deputy, saying the Arkansas State
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (10-3) won a thriller in their first of two games at the West Palm Beach Classic, defeating Illinois, 60-59, at the buzzer. Down by one with nine
A man is dead after a high-speed chase led to a crash on Interstate 40 near West Memphis, Arkansas. The chase ended yesterday when the suspect, who police say was driving 140 mph, suddenly applied his brakes,
The Izard County High School girls’ basketball team dominated its opener in the NEA Tournament Wednesday at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. The mercy rule was invoked as the Lady Cougars routed Bay 63-33. Izard County improves
Several restaurants will be open for the Christmas holiday. CHRISTMAS EVE – Domino’s Pizza open until 11 – The Cracked Egg – Nome’s 2Bros Tacos, location in home spot across from Skippers – Buckets Bar & Grill
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Former Sebastian County Sheriff Gary Grimes has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas. The nomination announced Tuesday requires confirmation by the U.S. Senate. The Western District
A Pulaski County circuit judge on Tuesday found Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin in “clear violation” of his legal duty to the state prison board. A report from Arkansas Advocate states, Judge Tim Fox gave Griffin 30
SPRINGFIELD – Led by a career-high 34 points from Alston Mason, Missouri State dispatched visiting Lindenwood, 79-57, here Tuesday in the first-ever meeting between the in-state squads. The Bears (8-4) also got 17 points and 12 rebounds
Local basketball teams where in play Tuesday across the area including Lead Hill boys who saw a loss on the road as they travelled to Alpena. Kaden Baker led in scoring for Lead Hill with 21 points
High school basketball makes up the local Wednesday schedule. Izard County’s girls will be on the campus of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro for their first game in the NEA Tournament. The Lady Cougars meet Bay at
Twin Lakes Golf Course has announced a new membership category. Full-time students at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home can become a member at an annual cost of $200 to cover the green fees for the entire year. Normal
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas announced this week an investment of $240,000 into school districts which are a part of the Food Bank’s network of partner hunger relief organizations. These Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
During the winter months, smaller ponds and lakes in North Central Arkansas are give good fishing opportunities for anglers.At Amon’s Lake in Baxter County, anglers can target trout, which are stocked monthly from November through April. The
When Arkansas experiences the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, the moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth, creating a 117.9-mile wide shadow which will enter the southwest tip of Arkansas near De Queen
One of the issues the Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District Board of Directors will be tackling in the future concerns electronic waste, or e-waste, and how residents will be able to properly dispose of it. The district
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.65 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 20.8 cents per
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams’ last outing before Christmas was a successful one as they pulled off a sweep over Nettleton on Tuesday. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio The Lady
A deceased male whose body was located following a residential fire in Oakland last month died of natural causes. Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander says he received notification Tuesday from the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory in Little
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In Mayfield, Kentucky, a body discovered nearly 25 years ago at the bottom of a lake has been identified as an Arkansas fugitive. KARK News reports that on May 6, 1999, two fishermen found human remains in
Supporters of a constitutional amendment to restore a limited right to abortion in Arkansas submitted an updated proposal to state Attorney General Tim Griffin Monday. Griffin rejected ballot language for the initial proposal in November, saying several
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public a sex offender has registered in the county. According to Sheriff John Montgomery, 47-year-old George W. Yeager, Jr. has just been released from the Arkansas Division of Corrections
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Arkansas’ removal of thousands of children from Medicaid coverage this year has raised concerns with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, according to a Monday letter from the department secretary to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
The Gassville City Council will meet for a budget work session on Tuesday evening at 5. Immediately following the Council will meet for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Items on the agenda include discussion of the 2022
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A 19-year-old man died Friday morning after leading police on a high speed chase through Hot Springs. Dakota Dillon died after running a red light and crashing into another vehicle at the intersection of Malvern Avenue
U.S. Steel, which owns Big River Steel and other operations in Northeast Arkansas, is being acquired by Tokyo-based Nippon Steel Corp. in a $14.1 billion deal, the companies announced Monday. According to Talk Business and Politics, Nippon
Proposed changes to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act aren’t sufficient to appear on the 2024 statewide ballot, Attorney General Tim Griffin wrote in a Monday opinion. According to Arkansas Advocate, Griffin rejected the proposed ballot title
High school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule and includes Mountain Home’s last games before the Christmas holiday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers begin a six-game home stand as Nettleton comes in from Jonesboro. Mountain Home’s
Mountain Home and Flippin boys and girls bowling teams teams faced off Monday at Driftwood Lanes with the Bombers defeating the Bobcats.The Bomber girls won their match 8 to 5 with Sadie Gutierrez leading with a two
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Khalen Robinson scored 16 points as Little Rock beat Murray State 80-66 on Monday night.Robinson also contributed 14 rebounds for the Trojans (6-6). Deantoni Gordon scored 15 points and added seven rebounds.
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) Joe French made 10 3-pointers and scored 34 points to lead Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a 125-75 victory over Ecclesia on Monday night.French had a big night from beyond the arc for the
A Norfork man is facing terroristic threatening charges after threatening to harm his estranged wife through text messages to her daughter. According to the probable cause affidavit, on November 13, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office received a
A new drop in Christmas event for families who have a member with special needs will be held this Thursday from 2 until 7 at Real Life Church in Mountain Home. The event is hosted by a
An Ozark County woman has been arrested for financially exploiting two elderly women she was caring for. Fifty-seven-year-old Patricia Santos Duvalier of Dora is facing two charges in the case and is also facing charges for physically
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
The Mountain Home Police Department is among law-enforcement agencies throughout the country teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to spread the word about the dangers of drunk driving during the holiday season. The
The Norfork City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include continued discussion of health insurance for the city’s Recorder/Treasurer and reviewing a city
The Lakeview City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. Items on the agenda include a third reading of an ordinance to rezone land; a resolution to adopt
The Marion County Quorum Court will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday night at 6 at the Marion County Courthouse. Two ordinances will be on the agenda. The distribution of sales tax and the 2024 budget. The public
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
An Arkansas judge blocked new legislation on Friday that took away the Board of Corrections’ authority over the State Corrections Secretary Post. The judge granted the board’s request for a temporary restraining order the day after
A 12-year-old student in Kennett, Mo. was arrested Monday morning for taking a gun to school.According to KAIT, officers were called to the Kennett Middle School around 9:17 Monday morning for a report of a students in
A federal judge has ordered an indicted southwest Arkansas sheriff to give up all his law enforcement duties and stay away from the sheriff’s office. The order states that Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkenbeiner’s only
Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas is looking to remove cell phone distractions from schools. Senator Cotton is pushing for a Focus on Learning Act which instructs the Department of Education to study the impact of reducing cell
Last week, patients of Regional Family Medicine received a letter stating their information had been compromised in a data security incident in June. According to the letter, they believe information involved in the incident may have the
As of Monday afternoon at approximately 2:30, the maintenance work on Arkansas Highway 178 across the Bull Shoals Dam has been completed. Hwy. 178 is now open to motorists. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A man was killed at a nightclub in Springdale, Arkansas after authorities said he aimed a gun at the club’s security guard. 4029 News reports 21-year-old Luis Steven Lopez died from his injuries after the incident at
There is basketball on the local Monday schedule. On the high school level, Izard County travels to Thayer, and Jasper hosts Lamar. In junior high basketball, Viola entertains Salem, Marshall makes the trip to Bergman, and Valley
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams will be back at Driftwood Lanes on Monday for an outing with Flippin. Action is set to begin at 3:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Al-Amir Dawes equaled his season high with 25 points and Seton Hall held off a furious comeback in the final five minutes to post a 93-87 win over Missouri in Kansas City
photo courtesy of associated press/ Adrian Kraus ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Bills offense has found its legs in time to make a playoff push. Josh Allen played the role of happy spectator by standing back
photo courtesy of AP Press/ Michael Dwyer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs became the latest team to hand the New England Patriots a home loss in a season filled with them for coach Bill
A Cotter man and his wife who filed a federal lawsuit against the United States of America and the Veterans Administration for medical malpractice claims was recently awarded just over $3 million after he was left brain-damaged
Jacob Somsel (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Gamaliel man who was being arrested for a warrant when deputies responded to a noise call to his residence, picked up new charges for multiple threats he
A Baxter County man has been arrested following an assault on a law enforcement officer. The probable cause affidavit in the case states, on the night of Dec. 2, a Mountain Home Police Department officer pulled into
A woman with a long criminal history has been charged with perjury and false swearing stemming from alleged attempts to prevent the inclusion of potential heirs to money from her brother’s estate. Sixty-year-old Penny Juanita Whitson is
A man from Koshkonong, Mo. who was a member of the ‘Gangster Disciples’ has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm. Thirty-year-old Tanner S. Huffman was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips
Since 1976, a local nonprofit organization has had a mission to protect, care for and reduce the population of neglected, abandoned, homeless, unwanted or abused animals within Baxter County and its 25-mile surrounding area. The Humane Society
On Friday, the 2023 Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class visited the KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot studios. During their visit, members of the leadership class spoke with KTLO’s Sammy Raycraft to discuss the program
The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 5 in the Superintendent’s Office. Items on the agenda include updates on gym ac; baseball concessions; painting project; education and curriculum plan;
The Flippin Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday night at 6, in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include student data reports from Principals and the resignation of Gwendolyn Kay
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) – A jury has convicted a man accused of firing a gun into a crowd following a high school graduation ceremony in Arkansas, killing one and injuring four others. At the end of
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas judge on Friday blocked a new law that took away the Board of Corrections’ authority over the state corrections secretary and other top officials, the latest in an escalating feud
The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, set an April execution date for Brian Dorsey, a central Missouri man convicted of killing his cousin and her husband in 2006. (Photo courtesy of Missouri Department of
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri on Wednesday launched a statewide database of opioid prescriptions aimed at helping doctors identify possible addiction. Under the program, pharmacists now must report when they provide drugs listed as controlled substances.
The Mountain Home High School boys’ wrestling team ended up as the runner-up in the Sam Ginn Invitational Saturday in Maumelle. Russellville came away with the tournament title. Mountain Home got weight class wins from James Wilburn
The Mountain Home High School boys’ basketball team was just able to avoid a three-game losing streak as they competed in the North Arkansas College Border War Shootout Saturday in Harrison. The Bombers edged out Fair Grove,
The Mountain Home High School girls’ wrestling team went to Maumelle on Saturday to compete in the Sam Ginn Invitational. The Lady Bombers finished second in the team standings with the win going to Conway. Mountain Home
The Mountain Home High School swim teams spent their Saturday competing in a meet at Batesville. The Bombers finished third on the boys’ side. The host Pioneers won the meet, and Searcy was second. For Mountain Home,
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) – Blake Delacruz rushed for 208 yards, Braden Jay added 161 yards and three touchdowns on the ground and Harding won its first Division II championship, defeating Colorado School of Mines 38-7 on Saturday.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Tramon Mark scored 17 points and Arkansas edged Lipscomb 69-66 on Saturday despite giving up all but one point of a 20-point second-half lead. The Bisons (7-6) went on a 17-0
TULSA, Okla. (AP) – PJ Haggerty scored 24 points and his three-point play with two seconds left lifted the Golden Hurricane past Missouri State 73-72 on Saturday night. Haggerty was 8 of 12 shooting and 8 of
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (9-3) got back to its winning ways on Saturday afternoon with a win over Samford (7-4) at Simmons Bank Arena. Arkansas forced 21 turnovers, including 11 in
A Bull Shoals man suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident Friday evening in western Missouri. Forty-seven-year-old Jacob Maxwell was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
A West Plains man was sentenced in federal court Thursday for the sexual exploitation of a 13-month-old child and distributing child pornography. Forty-eight-year-old Kenneth Howard Worthy was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 40
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) will conduct prescribed burns on public lands surrounding Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes from Dec. 18 until April 12. Locations scheduled for
This week, Bridges of Mountain Home program received a grant from the Twin Lakes Community Foundation. Bridges of Mountain Home helps students overcome barriers of poverty. The $2,000 grant will help start a clothing closet at Nelson-Wilks-Herron
This week, officers from around the state were honored by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and his office. For Marion County, City of Flippin Police Officer Corporal Justin Martin was recognized as Law Enforcement Officer of the
On Tuesday, Arkansas Tech University Tennis Coach and Newton County Officer, Shaun Wiseman, was honored as Newton County’s Officer of the Year at a luncheon held by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin. After returning to Arkansas Tech
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Basketball makes up much of the local Saturday schedule as Mountain Home will be among the high school boys’ teams taking part in the North Arkansas College Border War Shootout at Harrison. Every game will pair an
Mountain Home High School has wrestling and swimming scheduled for Saturday morning. The Bomber and Lady Bomber wrestling teams will be in Maumelle to compete in the Sam Ginn Invitational. Action begins at 8:30. The Mountain Home
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will play its annual game in North Little Rock on Saturday. The Hogs are set to meet Lipscomb. Arkansas is currently 6-4 on the season. The Razorbacks’ last game was a week
Michael Brewer (Photo courtesy of Boone County Sheriff’s Office) A Harrison man is dead, and his son is jailed after a shooting incident Friday morning. Harrison Police Chief Chris Graddy says the victim has been identified as
Due to the extent of the damage, the Missouri Division of Fire Safety (DFS) has listed a fatal fire in Howell County on Thursday as undetermined. The Peace Valley-White Church Volunteer Fire Department requested the division assist
A report on a fatal boating accident on Lake Norfork June 20 cites “operator inattention” as the primary cause. The operator of the pontoon boat, 74-year-old Robert Jay “Bob” Louck, who lists an address along Cranfield Road,
On Friday, the 2023 Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class visited the KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot studios. During their visit, members of the leadership class spoke with KTLO’s Sammy Raycraft to discuss the program
This week the Baxter County Farm Bureau Board and Young Farmers and Ranches Committee announce the December Ag. Student of the Month, Haylee Silzell.Silzell is a member of the Mountain Home FFA Chapter where she serves as
A Western Grove man has been arrested after allegedly threatening law enforcement officers and resisting arrest. According to the probable cause statement in the case, on Dec. 6, deputies were dispatched to the area of Cane Branch
The Mountain Home High School girls’ basketball team was dominant in its last road trip of 2023. The Lady Bombers routed Paragould 59-21. It was a game in which the Lady Rams struggled all night against Mountain
Mountain Home Christian Academy’s basketball teams ended up getting swept at Lead Hill on Friday. The Lady Eagles came up just a little short in the senior girls’ game. Mountain Home Christian fell to the Lady Tigers
The Norfork High School bowling teams hosted the Ron Booy Memorial Tournament Friday at Driftwood Lanes. The Lady Panthers won the girls’ side, and Concord finished second. Norfork’s Kasey Moody was the individual winner, and Arinne Woody
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Little Rock School District’s Board of Education has extended their support to a new high school in west Little Rock. The board voted this week by a 7-2 margin to approve a construction plan for that
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has received a report this week from the Natural State Initiative Advisory Council detailing the group’s recommendations to increase access to outdoor recreation and grow Arkansas outdoor economy. Among the initiative’s top
The Mountain Home Junior Bomber basketball teams saw mixed results at Annie Camp on Thursday. The Bomber 8th grade team boys team took the win in their game with a score of 39-38. Tanner Alkire and Jonathan
High school basketball makes up much of the local Friday schedule and includes the final road trip of 2023 for Mountain Home’s girls. The Lady Bombers will be in the Crowley’s Ridge area for a meeting with
The Norfork High School bowling teams will be hosting their annual Ron Booy Memorial Tournament on Friday. The Panthers and Lady Panthers are set to take on Concord and Southside Batesville. Action begins at 4 at Driftwood
The football team at Harding University in Searcy is making the school’s first national championship appearance in any since joining the NCAA in 1997. North central Arkansas will a few area residents with the Bisons in McKinney,
A Stone County woman has been arrested after her two-year-old grandson tested positive for methamphetamine after she accidentally gave him “bong” water. Fifty-four-year-old Tonya Nesbit Robey of Mountain View is facing one felony charge in the case.
This week, Mountain Home City Clerk Scott Liles announced changes to a few procedures related to city government in 2024. Liles spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to discuss the changes in more detail.
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday night in regular session for their last meeting before the upcoming holiday break. During the facilities update, Director of Operations Chris Knight, shared the security door updates
Three rural hospitals, including North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, are set to receive a total of more than $6.3 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds after state lawmakers gave preliminary approval Tuesday. According to a
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a full road closure for Arkansas Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam beginning Monday morning at 7 through Wednesday until 5 to deploy and remove equipment used to perform
On Saturday, a chili supper and benefit auction will be held in the Viola Cafeteria at 2 to help Dennis Harber and his family who lost their family business to a fire in November. There is no
Due to a high absenteeism rate, there will be no school at Lutie Friday. The school says the average daily attendance has declined due to illness, so they have canceled classes Friday in hopes everyone can be
Five days after the 2023 high school football season ended, the Arkansas Activities Association released its conference realignments to begin in 2024. Mountain Home is among the area schools that will see significant changes. While the Bombers
Thursday afternoon, ground broke on the Mountain Home Community and Aquatic Center. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News about the projected opening dates and how the new center will
Wednesday afternoon, the Mountain Home Fire Department responded to a fire at Vapor Maven along Highway 62 East. According to the incident report, firefighters where dispatched to the business located the intersection of Highway 62 East and
The Arkansas Board of Corrections voted to suspend Secretary of Corrections Joe Profiri during an emergency meeting today. The vote came after a series of exchanges last month as Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders held a news conference
On Wednesday, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders received a report from the Natural State Initiative advisory council detailing the group’s recommendations to increase access to outdoor recreation and grow Arkansas’ outdoor economy.The Natural State Initiative was established at
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders administration has alerted Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office of two companies that may be violating Act 636, which prohibits foreign party controlled businesses from owning land in the state. The Department of Agriculture’s
Eighteen individuals from Texas accused of stealing close to $1.6 million worth of narcotics from numerous pharmacies in Arkansas have been arrested in Houston, Texas.From February of 2022 to November of 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration Little
Rogers Purple Heart veteran was surprised Wednesday with a new mortgage-free home for he and his family. Aaron Mankin was injured while serving in Iraq with the Marine Corps in 2003. He’s been at Rogers the past
Arkansas needs more doctors, but there haven’t been enough residency positions for new medical school graduates in the past three years, a study by the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement found. According to Talk Business and Politics,
Arkansas prison officials, in defiance of a state oversight board, will proceed with adding more than 600 temporary beds for inmates in existing facilities across the state’s prison system. According to Arkansas Advocate, the escalation of the
Tuesday saw area basketball teams competing on the consolation side of the Battle of the Border at Mammoth Spring.Viola’s girls team was able to beat the Mammoth Springs girls with a final score of 65-29. The Longhorn
Basketball makes up the local Thursday schedule as Bakersfield’s boys will play their opener in the Mustang Classic at McDonald County High School in Anderson. The Lions meet Rush at 7:30. Three area high school will compete
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Caleb Fields had 20 points and eight assists, and Arkansas State cruised past shorthanded Louisville 75-63 on Wednesday night for its first victory over a Power Five opponent since the 2014-15 season.It was
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Jamir Chaplin scored 22 points, Bradley Douglas added 20 and Little Rock beat UTSA 93-84 on Wednesday night.Douglas added seven rebounds and Chaplin grabbed five. The pair combined for 13-of-24 shooting from
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association A former area basketball coach is among the newest inductees into the Arkansas High School Coaches Association (AHSCA) Hall of Fame. Former Bergman and Jasper boys’ coach Steve Lynch will be
A Caulfield man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Ozark County late Thursday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol identifies the victim as 39-year-old Richard E. Clewett. According to the crash report, Clewett’s truck ran off
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show October’s unemployment rates in all counties in north central Arkansas went down while southern Missouri counties all
In March, citizens of Gassville will see a proposed half-cent sales tax on the ballot. Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim states the proposed sales tax will help fund much needed repairs for the sewer and waste water treatment
In the coming weeks, Baxter Health will have a few clinics moving locations. Vice President of Physician Enterprise and Business Development Brian Barnett spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News about the upcoming changes. Listen:
In a ceremony presented Tuesday, a man from Fulton County was recognized as a county-level Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. According to a release from Arkansas State Police, Sergeant Justin Nowlin has been recognized for his
The 5th annual Christmas in Cotter festival will return Saturday night at Big Spring Park under the historic bridge in Cotter. The event will run from 5 until 7 and visitors can enjoy pictures with Santa and
The facilities master plan will be among the items to be decided on during the Mountain Home School Board’s regular December session Thursday evening at 6. School districts in Arkansas are required submit a plan no later
The Cotter Public Schools Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting Thursday night at 7. Items on the agenda include a resolution to support the 2024 6-year master plan; Superintendent contract template; monthly petition for student
Biologists have reported finding geese infected with avian flu in several Arkansas counties. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said geese in Arkansas, Craighead, and Lonoke counties tested positive for avian influenza. Additional suspected cases have been
On the morning of Oct. 30, the City of Flippin Police Department was notified of an unresponsive male at Hickey Park in Flippin. Officers along with the Flippin Fire Department responded to the call and it was
FBI Little Rock warns of increased risk for hate-related violence because of the Israel-Hamas war. According to the office, they are closely monitoring threats to public safety, which could be amplified by the call of foreign terrorist
A new poll shows that many Arkansas families surveyed support the new Arkansas Learns Act law. Overall, 61 percent of the families surveyed have a favorable view of education freedom accounts. State Senator and sponsor of the
According to a release from the Arkansas Senate, over a 12-month period there were 130 reported cyberattacks against Arkansas government at the state and local levels. That was more than twice the number reported in the previous
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin reports the arrest of 41-year-old John Mosley of Benton on 30 counts of distributing, possessing or viewing of matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child.Authorities executed a search warrant at his
WASHINGTON — Congress is sending President Joe Biden legislation to sign into law championed by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME) authorizing an electronic stamp for use
The Arkansas Activities Association has released its All-State teams from the high school football season, and a total of nine area athletes made the list. Mountain Home also announced its All-Conference selections from the 6A-West. Running back
A few area high school bowling teams will be in action Wednesday. Norfork takes on Flippin and Calico Rock at Driftwood Lanes in Mountain Home, and Izard County goes up against Highland and Southside Batesville at Frontier
There is high school basketball on Wednesday as both of Viola’s teams will compete on the consolation side of the Battle of the Border at Mammoth Spring. The Longhorn boys meet Cabool at 5:45, and the Viola
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Kasean Pryor had 19 points in South Florida’s 104-86 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday night. Pryor also had six rebounds for the Bulls (4-4). Kobe Knox scored 18 points and added
Tuesday saw the Mountain Home Bomber bowling team defeat Harrison in their first outing of the season at Oddball Social. For the girls Haley Weatherford led with a two game total of 245. The girls overall score
Many area teams where in play on Tuesday with the sixth annual Battle of the Border seeing the wrap up to its opening rounds. The host Lady Bears defeated Koshkonong in a score of 73-12. Mammoth
This Thursday through Sunday, festival weekend begins at the Coulter Celebration of Lights. Christy Keirn, Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Community Relations, spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News about the upcoming events families
Two area men are now in federal custody charged with selling drugs and money laundering. A Federal Grand Jury recently indicted 48-year-old Joseph Alan Bermingham of Cotter and 30-year-old Levy Derrick McGee of Yellville for selling drugs
A one-vehicle crash involving three Ozark County teens late Monday afternoon resulted injuries to two of them. The 15-year-old male driver was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health with minor injuries, and a 15-year-old male passenger was
