The Salesville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 6. Items on the agenda include a second reading on an ordinance regarding tiny homes and a discussion of trash service. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Norfork School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 5. Items on the agenda include the consideration of resignations, summer school teachers and the classified salary schedule for 2023-24. The Board
STARKVILLE, Miss. – The No. 6 Arkansas baseball team (36-12, 17-7 SEC) finished off its three-game series sweep of Mississippi State (24-23, 6-18 SEC) with an 11-6 win on Sunday afternoon at Dudy Noble Field. The Hogs
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The No. 12 Arkansas softball team (38-16) dropped its regular season finale to Missouri, 7-6, Sunday afternoon at Mizzou Softball Stadium. Going into the series, the Hogs had won 11 consecutive SEC road series.
St. Louis Cardinals’ Paul Goldschmidt celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST.
TRENTON, Mo. (AP) – Severe storms tore the roofs off several buildings in northern Missouri and pelted the region with softball-sized hail. Grundy County Emergency Manager Glen Briggs told KSHB television that several buildings in Trenton, about
The Mountain Home Christian Academy track teams took part in the Heartland Christian Athletic Association conference meet Saturday at Siloam Springs. Kaden Wendfeldt won the high jump with a height of 6’3″ and finished second in the
STARKVILLE, Miss. – No. 6 Arkansas (35-12, 16-7 SEC) dominated Mississippi State (24-22, 6-17 SEC) from start to finish, swatting three home runs and dismantling the Bulldogs, 14-2, in seven innings on Saturday night at Dudy Noble
A 66-year-old man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday, pled guilty to charges in two drug-related cases and was sentenced to six years in prison with a judicial transfer to one of the Community Correction Centers
A Lakeview woman who struck up an Internet conversation with a man claiming to be a Texas doctor ended up becoming involved in what investigators allege was a scheme to steal money and move the funds to
Matthew Madden (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public a sex offender has moved from Georgia to a residence near Gassville. Sheriff John Montgomery says 39-year-old Matthew Madden
High school graduation season gets underway with Dora High School’s commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon at 2. A total of 26 seniors will be walking. Dora’s valedictorian is Lauren Martin. The senior class has been awarded a total
KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News recently had the chance to speak with U.S. Senator John Boozman to discuss a broad range of national issues, from rising debt and a growing shortage of doctors to efforts
Photos courtesy of Howell County Sheriff’s Office An Ava woman has been arrested for resisting and interfering with an arrest after leading law enforcement on a multi-county chase. According to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted
Several area baseball and softball teams wrapped up regional tournaments on Saturday. Two area baseball teams took part on the final day of the Class 1A Region 2 Tournament at West Side High School in Greers Ferry.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – No. 12 Arkansas (38-15) fell to Missouri (33-23), 4-3 (8 inn.), Saturday afternoon at Mizzou Softball Stadium. The loss snaps Arkansas’ three-game win streak. The Razorbacks move to 38-15 overall and 14-9 in SEC
Willson Contreras (Photo courtesy of Major League Baseball) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Signed as Yadier Molina’s replacement, Willson Contreras won’t be spending much time behind the plate during the next few weeks. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said
A squirrel runs across the infield in the seventh inning of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Detroit Tigers, Saturday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – The
Residents in Melbourne may have been given a surprise Friday morning. Tornado sirens in the city were unexpectedly activated with no threat of severe weather in the area. According to a Facebook post from the Izard County
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams wrapped up the regular season on a positive note, and one clinched a postseason birth. The Bomber boys will advance to next week’s Class 5A State Tournament after beating the
An Oklahoma man was killed Friday night after being ejected from his motorcycle on private property in Ozark County. Fifty-two-year-old Charles Cornelison of El Reno was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains and later
Pinkston Middle School seventh grade student Isabella Chance recently placed third in the Arkansas Literacy Association’s Student Writing Showcase in the 6th and 7th grade division. Chance and her family have been invited to attend the ALA’s
Curtis Wayne Clifton has made appearances in courtrooms in Baxter, Cross, Crittenden, Craighead, Mississippi, St. Francis and Lee Counties in Arkansas and Dunklin County in Missouri, according to electronic court records in both states. The 43-year-old Clifton
Two students in Ozark County are among 68 receiving scholarships from White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s trust program. Operation Round Up has awarded $1,500 each to Grayden Rowbotham of Gainesville and Robin Willow Schofield of Lutie to
Arvest Bank is now accepting letters of request from nonprofit organizations in Baxter, Boone and Marion counties who would like to be considered as one of the 2023 Charity of the Year recipients. The Charity of the
Several area high school baseball and softball teams continued regional tournament play on Friday. Cotter’s baseball team had a rough outing in the semifinals of the Class 2A West Regional Tournament at Greenland as they fell to
STARKVILLE, Miss. – No. 6 Arkansas (34-12, 15-7 SEC) spun a combined two-hitter and blasted a pair of home runs, cruising to a 6-2 series-opening win against Mississippi State (24-21, 6-16 SEC) on Friday night at Dudy
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Redshirt senior RHP Chenise Delce (20-6) tossed a two-hit, complete game shutout to guide No. 12 Arkansas to 9-0 (5 inn.) victory over Missouri in Friday night’s series opener. The Razorbacks improve to 38-14
Detroit Tigers’ Javier Baez reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game Friday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) –
Missouri state Sen. Elaine Gannon speaks to reporters Friday at her Capitol office in Jefferson City, Mo. In front of her are notes about a bill passed by the Legislature that would extend Medicaid coverage for lower-income
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s Interstate 70 will be expanded to three lanes across the state as part of a roughly $50 billion state budget approved Friday by lawmakers. Republican lawmakers took up GOP Gov. Mike
Friday wrapped up a busy week of early voting for the upcoming school election. Baxter County saw an additional 835 votes cast for a four-day total of 3,126. As of Friday 10.3% of voters have visited the
Mountain Home School Board President Dan Smakal As the final days of voting continue for the Mountain Home school millage, one point of contention with the proposal has been the operating budget, or slush fund, as some
An accident involving two semi trucks Friday morning on Arkansas Highway 5 South near Salesville has been cleared. An unidentified occupant of one of the trucks was transported to Baxter Health in stable condition. According to Salesville
The Marion County and Circuit Clerk’s Office has update its latest jury schedule. According to Deputy Clerk Alexis Rodman, jurors on the Purple Panel will need to report Monday morning at 9. The next date for jurors
The Salesville Fire Department is asking residents to avoid Arkansas Highway 5 South near Salesville.Earlier this morning a two-vehicle semi-truck accident occurred in the area. One person was injured and was taken to Baxter Health for treatment.
High school baseball and softball make up much of the local Friday schedule as regional tournaments continue throughout Arkansas. Cotter’s baseball team will compete in the semifinals of the Class 2A West Regional Tournament at Greenland. The
Friday’s high school soccer schedule includes the regular season finale for Mountain Home. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be on the road to finish 5A-West action with Alma. The junior varsity boys’ match kicks off at
Recently the Mountain Home Lions Club presented the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, along with Ashley Hambleton and Spree Ragland with Arvest Bank with a check for $500 to support Friday’s “Feed the Pack” event. Feed
The Cotter-Gassville Chamber of Commerce will present the 21st edition of one the Twin Lakes Area’s biggest annual events. The First Security Bank Greater Cotter Trout Festival and Car Show are scheduled for Saturday from 9 in
With early voting underway and election day coming up Tuesday for the Mountain Home School District proposed millage increase, questions continue to be raised about the state’s involvement in the issue. The district is asking for an
A man facing charges in two counties for stealing and burning a single vehicle appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday where it was announced his case is headed to trial. Forty-three-year-old Clarence “Clay” Mason who lists
In a recent presentation, the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (ARORP) announced thirteen awardees of the Coalition Partnership Empowerment (COPE) initiative with two coalitions from Baxter, Marion and Newton counties selected.The Prevention Awareness Youth Support (PAYS) coalition supporting
A Mountain View woman is jailed after leading multiple law enforcement officers in a lengthy pursuit where spike strips had to be used to end the chase. The incident leading to the arrest of 50-year-old Stephanie Lynn
Mountain Home Elk’s Lodge #1714 recently announced the recipients of $1,000 scholarships. Four students from Mountain Home High School (MHHS) and one student from Cotter High School have been awarded. From Mountain Home, scholarships were provided to:
The 76th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has announced its 2023 County Farm Families of the Year, including the local winners in north central Arkansas. Ashley Wallace is the Arkansas Farm Family of the
The Mountain Home High School track teams wrapped up their season Thursday by competing in the Class 5A State Meet at Lake Hamilton High School in Pearcy. The Bombers were the runners-up on the boys’ side as
The Mountain Home High School baseball team wrapped up its regular season on a rough note as they were swept in a doubleheader by Lakeside at Hot Springs. The Bombers were doubled up by the Rams 4-2
Several area high school baseball and softball teams began regional tournament play on Thursday. Two local baseball teams played their openers in the Class 2A West Regional Tournament at Greenland. Cotter erased a 6-0 deficit and clinched
It was another busy day of early voting. Baxter County saw an additional 721 votes cast for a three day total of 2,292. As of Thursday 7.5% of voters have visited the polls. In Fulton County, 12
Photo: Linda, Lloyd Stith courtesty of Northwest Arkansas Land Trust The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust announced (NWALT) Thursday 200 acres on the Middle Fork of the White River are now protected in perpetuity. According to a release
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Luis Rengifo homered, drove in four runs and finished a triple shy of the cycle, as the Los Angeles Angels beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-7 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
The Walton Family Foundation announced Thursday they will provide a grant for a new theater building for Opera in the Ozarks located in Eureka Springs. The press release states the $34 million grant will fund the design
A judge has extended her order barring enforcement of a unique rule pushed by Missouri’s Republican attorney general that would require adults and children to undergo more than a year of therapy and fulfill other requirements before
FILE – Andrew Lester appears in court to answer charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Liberty, Mo. The attorney for Lester, accused of shooting a Black teenager who
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri state lawmaker said she takes “full responsibility” for neglecting court cases over moving violations, which led to her arrest this week. Jefferson City police arrested St. Louis Democratic Rep.
The Mountain Home High School track teams will be in Pearcy to finish their season. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will compete in the Class 5A State Meet at Lake Hamilton High School. Action begins at 10.
Baseball and softball make up much of a busy Thursday schedule. The Mountain Home High School baseball team will wrap up its regular season with a road trip. The Bombers will be in Hot Springs for a
A man accused of selling methamphetamine to people working with law enforcement on five different occasions appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. It was announced that 55-year-old Joe Allen Snyder of Mountain Home wants to take
An area man has been arrested for allegedly hiding a camera in a bathroom to photograph the 11-year-old granddaughter of his live-in girlfriend while she showered. Fifty-seven-year-old Robert Dale Thomas of rural Harrison was arrested April 25
A Mountain Home man has been arrested for breaking into storage units. The arrest of 52-year-old Eric Jerome Harris happened Monday night when Arkansas State Police troopers stopped a vehicle displaying a stolen license plate. According to
A West Plains man was arrested for allegedly stealing numerous catalytic converters.According to the West Plains Police Department, investigators arrested Dustin Jewell of West Plains for thefts which occurred over the course of several months. The search
The Baxter County Election Commissioners along with the County Clerk will be conducting a full audit of the annual school election May 16th at 9 in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse.The public is
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Thursday evening at 5:45 in the Election Commission Office in the basement of the Marion County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include logistics for the upcoming school election on May
The Gassville City Council will hold a special meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 at the Gassville City Hall. On the agenda includes discussion of a resolution for banking proposals. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Thursday night’s Mountain Home City Council meeting has been canceled due to a lack of an agenda. The Council will meet in regular session on May 18 inside the Council Chambers at City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Baxter County Airport Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at 6 in the airport terminal building. Items on the agenda include airport improvements and personnel matters. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Harrison High School student has been arrested for making threats to two female students in the school via social media. Police were notified by a school district employee of threats made by 18-year-old Ashton Alan Dewitt.
Norfork was among the area high schools that sent their track teams to Lincoln on Wednesday for the Class 1A State Meet. Both Panther teams finished ninth on the day. The girls’ title was captured by Kingston.
Gavin Stone (right) pictured with the late Norfork High School principal and Dodger fan Bobby Hulse at basketball game in Norfork (Photo courtesy of Norfork School District) An Arkansas native made his Major League Baseball debut on
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, left, and teammate Mike Trout, right, celebrate their team’s 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Wednesday St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP)
With the second day of early voting complete, Baxter County saw another busy day at the polls. In Baxter County, a total of 711 voters plus two provisional, or 5.2% votes were cast on Wednesday. This brings
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is notifying the public of the release of partially treated wastewater from the Sugarloaf wastewater treatment plan into Bull Shoals Lake. On April 26, a fire at the Sugarloaf wastewater treatment
On many ballots in the Twin Lakes area, residents are voting on school millage tax rates. In Baxter County, the Mountain Home Public School millage is the only one asking for an increase. Baxter County Circuit Clerk
Health professionals at Jefferson Regional Medical Center state the first Arkansan diagnosed with COVID-19 in the state has died. First diagnosed in March of 2020, James Lee Black spent around 47 days at the hospital. The hospital
The annual Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 12 at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. The shotgun start for the four-person scramble will be at 12:30. The outing begins with
A few area schools will send their track and field teams to Lincoln on Wednesday for the Class 1A State Meet. The list of entries includes Norfork, Mammoth Spring, Timbo, Rural Special, Lead Hill and Omaha. WebReadyTM
The Mountain Home High School baseball and softball teams were able to sweep Alma on Senior Night to finish conference play. On the baseball diamond, the Bombers got past the Airedales 10-9. Mountain Home was down two
The Baxter County Quorum Court met in regular session Thursday night at the Baxter County Courthouse. Before the agenda began, Tina Cole from the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, reported an application they applied for the opportunity
Tuesday had a large early voter turnout in in Baxter County. 858 voters, or 2.8% of registered voters, participated in day one of early voting. Baxter County is seeing several races including for Mountain Home School Board
A Searcy County woman was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident early Tuesday morning in Taney County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver 21-year-old Ocean Jaeger of Leslie, was traveling northbound on Historic
A lot of questions have been raised about mailers and text messages sent by opponents of the proposed millage increase being sought by the Mountain Home School District. KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News reached out
An Izard County man has been arrested after law enforcement found him in possession of a large assortment of drugs and a gun. When officers found 37-year-old Joshua Nathan Cagle of Wideman early Saturday morning, he appeared
A Mountain Home High School student has been elected as State FFA Secretary at the 96th Arkansas FFA Convention in April. Madison Hutson, who serves as the Vice President of the Mountain Home FFA Chapter, was elected
Matthew Richard Sayger appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and entered a guilty plea to charges stemming from a violent domestic altercation. The 30-year-old Sayger was sentenced to 10-years in prison. THE INCIDENT The victims involved
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams had a successful Senior Night as they were able to sweep Greenbrier in their last home outing. The Bombers won the boys’ match over the Panthers 2-1. William Bevel scored
Photo courtesy of Sara Goodwin The Yellville-Summit High School girls’ track team finished the season Tuesday with its third consecutive state championship. The Lady Panthers dominated the Class 2A State Meet at Quitman, finishing 65 1/2 points
Photo courtesy of Mountain View Family and Fans Another state championship was captured by Mountain View High School on Tuesday. The Lady Yellowjackets’ track team won the Class 3A State Meet at Prescott. Also in the girls’
Sydney Czanstkowski (Photos courtesy of Big Creek Golf and Country Club) Several college golfers wrapped up action in the American Midwest Conference Women’s Championship Tuesday at Big Creek Golf and Country Club, and a Mountain Home High
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The No. 6 Arkansas baseball team (33-12) overcame a three-run deficit in the eighth but fell to Lipscomb (24-21), 8-6, in extra innings on Tuesday night at Dickey-Stephens Park in front of
Los Angeles Angels’ Taylor Ward, celebrates a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals with teammates Brett Phillips (8) and Hunter Renfroe (12) following a baseball game Tuesday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) rushes during the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chiefs are re-signing Jerick McKinnon and declined the fifth-year option on fellow
WASHINGTON (AP) – A Missouri man who argued that cases against him and other participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the U.S. Capitol are unconstitutional was sentenced Tuesday to 45 days in jail. Lloyd Casimiro
As the first day of early voting wrapped up today at 4:30, Baxter County saw a turn out of 858 voters or 2.8% The Baxter County Election Commission is reminding county residents there’s only one polling location
In light of recent Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) violation discussions between the Mountain Home Public School’s (MHPS) superintendent and School Board members in regards to emails and text messages, MHPS Attorney Roger Morgan spoke with KTLO’s
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home’s annual Employee and Alumni Appreciation Luncheon was held Tuesday at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. Arkansas State System President Dr. Chuck Welch was among the attendees as he helped salute ASU-Mountain Home
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One of the Twin Lakes Area’s biggest fishing tournaments will be held this week. The 36th-annual Bass Cat Owners Invitational is scheduled for Thursday and Friday at Lake Norfork Marina in Henderson. The cost is $230 per
The Mountain Home High School baseball team will have its Senior Night on Tuesday. The Bombers welcome in Alma to McClain Park for a 5A-West doubleheader. The first game on Pitts Field begins at 4:30, and the
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams will be at Bomber Stadium for the last time this season. Tuesday will be Senior Night as the Bombers and Lady Bombers welcome Greenbrier to the Twin Lakes Area. The
There is high school track scheduled for Tuesday as state meets get underway in Arkansas. The Class 3A State Meet will be held at Prescott. Teams participating include Flippin, Salem, Melbourne, and Mountain View. Quitman will be
The Melbourne High School softball team came up short in its quest for the 3A-2 District Tournament championship Monday at Tuckerman. The Lady Bearkatz lost the title game to the host Lady Bulldogs 4-0. Elsewhere, Flippin lost
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 12 Arkansas (37-14) shutout No. 3 Tennessee (39-7), 2-0, for the series win Monday night at Bogle Park. It’s the program’s first three-game series victory vs. a top-three ranked team. Arkansas moves to
A bomb threat shut down two Mountain Home grocery stores Friday night. No bombs were found and no injuries were reported. According to the incident report from the Mountain Home Police Department, the first threat was phoned
The list of recent criminal cases opened on the owner and former owner of a local swimming pool construction company is up to five. In addition, 41-year-old Jessica Ruth Trivitt of Mountain Home, who is listed as
As summer approaches and people start heading out to lakes and rivers for water activities, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public take precautions and have safety measures in place. Arkansas State Law
A Boone County man was arrested for threatening a neighbor’s son and her dog. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office dispatched to a residence off Olvey Road for a report of a
In April, the Gassville City Council passed an resolution declaring “No Mow May” for the purpose to aid pollinators for trees and gardens. Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim joined KTLO’s Heather Link to discuss how the resolution will
The Baxter County Quorum Court will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at 6 in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. In addition to monthly ordinances appropriating funds in the budget, the court
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a six-game home stand with the first of two interleague series. The Redbirds will get started Tuesday with a three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels. St. Louis is at the bottom
The month of April ended with its rainfall total well below average, but the Twin Lakes Area remains above average for the first four months of the year. There was also one record broken for a daily
Sydney Czanstkowski (Photo courtesy of Big Creek Golf and Country Club) Several college golfers gathered at Big Creek Golf and Country Club for the opening round of the American Midwest Conference Women’s Championship, and a Mountain Home
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Legislature on Monday formally adjourned this year’s session without lawmakers attempting to override any vetoes Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued. The Senate adjourned sine die after confirming several of
Transgender woman Stacy Cay displays some of the hormone therapy drugs she has stockpiled in fear of losing her supply, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her home in Overland Park, Kan. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA,
Leading up to next week’s school election, a forum on the millage increase proposed by Mountain Home Public Schools was held Monday morning on KTLO-FM. Representatives for the millage included Superintendent Dr. Jake Long, School Board member
Six panelists joined KTLO’s Heather Loftis for a forum Monday morning to discuss the proposed school millage for the Mountain Home School District. Mountain Home Schools Superintendent Dr. Jake Long, school board member Lisa House, Mike Stockton,
Mountain Home School Board candidates Scott Bryant, Stewart Rogers and Scott Booth took part in a forum Monday. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
HOT SPRINGS – A Malvern man was sentenced to 240 months in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Five southwest Missouri residents have pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in a kidnapping conspiracy that resulted in the death of the victim. Amy Kay Thomas, 39, of Webb City, Mo.,
Erin Stille, a transgender woman, poses for a portrait, in St. Peters, Mo., Friday, April 28, 2023. Stille holds a package of androgen-blocking pills that she ordered from a Taiwan-based supplier. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) COLUMBIA, Mo.
Baseball, softball and golf make up the local Monday schedule. The Melbourne High School softball team will make up its appearance in the championship game of the 3A-2 District Tournament at Tuckerman. The Lady Bearkatz face the
Mountain Home Parks and Recreation is offering a youth flag football league for the summer. The league is being offered to kids ages 5 to 14. The participation fee is $30, and the deadline to register is
The murder trial of a former area basketball coach and school principal has been delayed for a fifth time. The judge in the trial of Rocky Brian Dodson of Omaha has approved the defense attorney’s continuance request.
Shane Hernandez (Photo courtesy of Boone County Sheriff’s Office) An area man is in the Boone County Jail and Detention Center on a felony charge of rape. Thirty-four-year-old Shane Hernandez of Omaha has been incarcerated for nearly
A man has been arrested after he found his daughter and a boy naked in her bed and allegedly beating the 16-year-old boy. Thirty-eight-year-old Kristopher Brandon Carlton of rural Harrison was arrested following the incident last month.
A woman who borrowed a car from a friend in Gassville to travel to Denver to audition for a spot in a band and spend time in a recording studio ended up charged with theft of property
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Federal authorities are seeking information on an incident involving the shooting of four bald eagles in Marion County. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a reward of
On Friday, the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas will hold its annual “Feed the Pack” event in partnership with Arvest Bank . Food Bank CEO Jeff Quick joined KTLO’s Heather Link to discuss the event. Listen:
Early voting begins Tuesday for many school board races in the Twin Lakes area including the millage for Mountain Home Public Schools. Visit ktlo.com/electioncentral for information on voting locations, race information and sample ballots. Early voting will
A St. Louis man drowned Sunday in Ozark County. Seventy-one-year-old Richard Brasington was pronounced dead by the Ozark County coroner. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Brasington was fishing on the North Fork of the White
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 12 Arkansas (36-14) utilized three home runs and some sixth inning magic to power past No. 3 Tennessee (39-6), 6-4, Sunday afternoon at Bogle Park to even the series. It’s Arkansas’ 11th ranked
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) –
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – A northwest Arkansas landfill can keep expanding while state authorities consider an appeal to block the facility’s growth. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission voted 11-0
Image courtesy of St. Louis Cardinals ST. LOUIS (AP) – Mike Shannon, a two-time World Series winner and longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, has died. He was 83. The St. Louis Cardinals announced his death Sunday. The
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas woman has pleaded not guilty to charges that she sold 20 boxes of stolen body parts from medical school cadavers to a Pennsylvania man for nearly $11,000. The April 5
Erin Stille, a transgender woman, poses for a portrait in St. Peters, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – With her insurance about to run out and Republicans in her home state of
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, left, listens as team owner Jerry Jones responds to questions during a news conference at the NFL football team’s headquarters, Monday in Frisco, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FRISCO, Texas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 12 Arkansas (35-14) dropped Saturday’s series opener to No. 3 Tennessee (39-5), 3-1, in front of a sold-out crowd at Bogle Park. Arkansas falls to 35-14 overall and 11-8 in conference play. Saturday’s
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) –
Former Kansas State defensive lineman Felix Anudike-Uzomah takes a selfie with fans during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday in Kansas City, Mo. Anudike-Uzomah was picked by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first
On Monday, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News will host a Mountain Home School Board candidate forum at 9:00 on KTLO-FM 97.9 and will stream live on ktlo.com. Following the School Board candidates, a forum featuring
Through the first four months of the current year, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of fraud by local residents. To date, the office has had $32,500 in fraudulent cash activity reported, and Sheriff
A man accused of selling a car that belonged to his landlord and possessing drugs discovered at a traffic stop appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-five-year-old Daniel Martinez, Jr., was sentenced to six years probation
The deadline for Arkansas business owners to pay their franchise taxes is Monday. According to Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston, franchise taxes for all companies registered within the state are due May 1. Arkansas state law
Hunters interested in pursuing Arkansas’s largest big game animal can apply for a limited hunting permit draw from beginning Monday morning at 8 through 11:59 p.m. on May 15. This year’s application window is a bit shorter
The 2A-1 District Baseball Tournament came to an end Saturday at the Equity Bank Sports Complex in Harrison. Cotter’s quest for the district title came up well short. The Warriors lost the championship game to Greenland 20-3.
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) – A former teacher at a Louisiana school has been arrested after a video surfaced that shows him shirtless, apparently saying sexually suggestive things to someone he says he tutors. Jacob de la Paz,
This undated photo provided by Dallas County Sheriff’s Office in Buffalo, Missouri shows James Phelps. Phelps has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, Friday for his role in the death of a woman who authorities
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 7 Arkansas (33-11, 14-7 SEC) finished off a three-game sweep of Texas A&M (25-19, 9-12 SEC) with an 8-7 win in Saturday’s series finale at Baum-Walker Stadium to claim its third sweep of
Ricky Stromberg (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Ricky Stromberg was picked by the Washington Commanders in the third round (97th overall) of the NFL Draft on Friday night joining Drew Sanders, who was
The Mountain Home High School baseball team was able to wrap up the week on a successful note. The Bombers welcomed in Fair Grove from Missouri on Friday and picked up a 2-1 victory in the varsity
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams had rough night in front of the home crowd as they took on Greenwood on Friday. The Lady Bombers fell to the Lady Bulldogs 2-0. Mountain Home also lost the
Kansas City Chiefs fans cheer during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes spent some
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts, right, hits a solo home run as St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, left, watches along with catcher Willson Contreras, second from left and home plate umpire Nate Tomlinson during the
A Norfork man picked the wrong time to ram into another vehicle Thursday morning when the incident happened in view of a member of the Mountain Home Police Department. Sixty-one-year-old David Joseph Hanson was arrested by the
A Lakeview man who has been in trouble in the past stemming from involvement in violent domestic altercations was back in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-nine-year-old Christopher Wilson Packley pled guilty to a 2nd degree domestic
Jacob Bramlett of the Cotter High School FFA chapter The Arkansas State FFA Convention was held this week in Hot Springs, and one of the competitions ended with a local chapter receiving the top prize. The team
Last week the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously approved to change the 2023-24 duck season dates to the traditional opener, the weekend before Thanksgiving. Commission Chairman Bobby Martin states the change back to the traditional opening
William Cupples (Photo courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) A Douglas County road employee is accused of driving home from work under the influence of alcohol with a small child in the vehicle. Forty-five William Cupples of
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Behind Will McEntire’s eight-strikeout effort, No. 7 Arkansas (32-11, 13-7 SEC) clinched its fifth SEC series win of the season in a 10-4 victory over Texas A&M (25-18, 9-11 SEC) on Friday night at
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Drew Sanders was the first Razorback to hear his name called during the NFL Draft, being selected in the third round (67th overall) by the Denver Broncos on
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri voters would need approval from a majority of the state’s congressional districts or a 57% statewide vote to amend the state constitution under a proposal the Senate passed Thursday. Senators voted
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s Republican governor on Thursday said he’s ready to force lawmakers to keep working if they do not send him bills putting limits on transgender kids’ health care and participation in
Baseball and softball make up much of the local Friday schedule. The Mountain Home High School baseball team returns to McClain Park as they welcome in Fair Grove from Missouri. The varsity game begins at 4:30 at
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams will continue 5A-West action as they welcome Greenwood to Bomber Stadium. The junior varsity girls’ match kicks off at 4 followed by both varsity contests. Elsewhere, Harrison makes the trip
Another benefit sporting event will be held next weekend. The Gamma House Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 6 at Twin Lakes Golf Course with a rain date set for the following Saturday, May 13. Registration and
On Wednesday, during the Academic Awards Ceremony, the Mr. and Miss MHHS winners were announced. The Class of 2023 Mr. and Miss MHHS winners were James Douglas and Sadie Quick. 1st Runner Up were Mason Cruse and
Two Mountain Home police officers were recognized at a luncheon Wednesday for their assistance after the destructive tornado which hit Wynne on March 31. In a letter sent to the prosecutor’s office, when City of Wynne officials
A Thayer man suffered minor injuries in a two vehicle accident in Oregon County Thursday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when 23-year-old Andrew Isom of West Plains was traveling northbound on
It’s not everyday someone is arrested for giving deer meth and training them to attack hunters. So, when the story popped up on Facebook Sunday, it spread like wildfire. There’s just one problem, it’s all fake. The
A recent story from the Mountain Home Observer documented text messages between Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jake Long and school board members discussing school business which is a violation of the Arkansas Freedom of Information
A Clarkridge man charged with domestic violence appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and announced he wanted to take his case to trial. Fifty-six-year-old Charles Richard Cox was arrested after a report was made that he
A fifty-three-year-old Mountain Home man was sentenced to six years in prison on drug-related charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Michael Lawson Bobbitt was charged with possessing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia and with
The Flippin High School baseball team was able to secure a regional tournament bid on Thursday. The Bobcats went to Lincoln for their first game in the 3A-1 District Tournament and defeated Valley Springs 10-1. WebReadyTM Powered
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Jace Bohrofen came through with the go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth to lift No. 7 Arkansas (31-11, 12-7 SEC) past Texas A&M (25-17, 9-10 SEC), 7-5, on Thursday night
St. Louis Cardinals’ Paul DeJong (11) hits a two-run home run in front of San Francisco Giants catcher Blake Sabol during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
Kansas State defensive lineman Felix Anudike-Uzomah runs a drill during the NCAA college football team’s NFL Pro Day in Manhattan, Kan., Friday, March 31, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas
(USA-WDAR) FORT SMITH – A Green Forest man was sentenced Thursday to 240 months in prison without the possibility of parole on one count of Transportation of Child Pornography. The Honorable Judge P.K. Holmes, III presided over
Baseball and softball make up much of the local Thursday schedule as several area teams will be in postseason play. The 2A-1 District Baseball Tournament gets started at the Equity Bank Sports Complex in Harrison. On Jack
The Mountain Home High School track teams will begin their postseason run on Thursday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be in Van Buren for the 5A-West Conference Meet. Action gets underway at 10. WebReadyTM Powered by
The lawyer for a former principal and basketball coach at Omaha High School has filed for another continuance in his client’s murder trial. The attorney, Shane Wilkinson of Bentonville, filed the continuance Monday for his client Rocky
The sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continue to see a positive trend for April. According to Alma Clark, the City of Mountain Home’s Director of Finance and Treasury, the city
The Cotter City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday night at 6 in the Cotter City Hall Council Chamber. Items on the agenda include the council hearing persons interested in being considered for the Ward
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold its regular scheduled meeting Thursday evening at 6:30 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Items on the agenda include continued discussion on short term rentals and the 2023 water audit.
An area man was arrested after he allegedly tried setting his girlfriend’s belongings on fire and squirting lighter fluid on her grandmother. The incidents led to five charges being filed against 32-year-old Joshua Joe Brasel of Harrison.
A Mountain Home man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and was sentenced to 11 years in prison on drug charges. Thirty-six-year-old Corey Saylor pled guilty April 17, but his sentencing was continued until Monday. Saylor,
A Colorado man has been arrested after sending threatening messages about his ex-wife and the judge handling their child custody case in Boone County. Forty-nine-year-old Jeremy Jordan of Rocky Ford, Colorado has also lost his attorney following
Viola began hosting the 1A-2 District Baseball Tournament on Wednesday. Norfork was able to secure a regional tournament berth with an 11-5 victory over Shirley. The Panthers will face Greers Ferry West Side in Friday’s semifinals. Calico
St. Louis Cardinals’ Paul Goldschmidt runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) SAN
Tristian Teel and Kambree Gibson (center) with coaches Charlie Melton and April Martin The Yellville-Summit High School track teams were able to sweep the 2A-1 Conference Meet Wednesday at Eureka Springs. On the boys’ side, Cotter finished
Ky Bickford and Lauren Wehmeyer A pair of graduating seniors picked up the top awards at Wednesday’s Mountain Home High School basketball postseason banquet. Ky Bickford and Lauren Wehmeyer were named Mr. and Miss Bomber. In addition,
Baxter County jurors in Group B will not need to report for jury duty Thursday. According to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, a new date has not been set yet and jurors will be notified
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A former Arkansas state senator has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison for accepting multiple bribes in Missouri, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Jeremy Hutchinson, 48, of Little Rock,
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri man already imprisoned for life for killing two brothers from Wisconsin over a cattle contract has been sentenced to more than 30 additional years for a related federal crime. Garland
A Marion County man who pled guilty in late November last year to a charge stemming from his participation in a violent mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 was sentenced on Wednesday to
The rosters have been announced for June’s Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Basketball games. Eight athletes and three coaches are representing the Twin Lakes Area. On the boys’ side, Calico Rock’s Riley Whiteaker was selected for
A few area high school track teams will begin postseason action on Wednesday. Cotter, Yellville-Summit and Ozark Mountain will compete in the 2A-1 Conference Meet at Eureka Springs; and Flippin, Bergman and Valley Springs will take part
Baseball and softball are included on the local Wednesday schedule. Viola will begin hosting the 1A-2 District Baseball Tournament. Norfork and Shirley get underway at noon, and Calico Rock faces Concord at 2. Two area baseball teams
Three area high schools sent their track teams to Pocahontas on Tuesday for the 3A-2 Conference Meet. Melbourne captured the boys’ title. Salem finished third, and Mountain View was sixth. Individually for the Greyhouds, Elijah Romine won
There was baseball and softball throughout the Twin Lakes Area on Tuesday. In high school softball, Cotter shut out Bergman 15-0, and Yellville-Summit fell to Clinton 15-0. Mammoth Spring’s baseball team lost its opener in the 1A-3
A Baxter County woman who is facing theft charges for taking customer’s money but not doing the work, is facing charges in Marion County for a similar issue.According to the probable cause affidavit, the Bull Shoals Police
A Mountain Home man was arrested after a long stalemate with law enforcement officers when he refused to obey commands. The incident March 10 that led the arrest of 33-year-old David James Oneal started when Oneal was
Marissa Schofer (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Baxter County Detention Center inmate is facing an additional charge on an accusation of striking a jailer. Thirty-three-year-old Marissa Schofer of Gamaliel was charged with a felony
Taxpayers in Marion County are seeing a new look to their statements, therefore the wording and format are different than to what the are used to. Marion County Tax Collector Carla Purdome states there is a line
Vincent Paul DeLong pled guilty to charges in seven criminal cases and was sentenced to 15 years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. According to electronic court records, there were five open
Two Howell County teens were seriously injured in a single vehicle accident Monday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver of the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Missouri 14, three miles west of U.S.
During its regular April session this week, the Flippin School Board accepted two resignations and approved a pair of other items. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has the recap. Listen: click to download audio The meeting lasted less than
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri State (23-16) used a six-run third inning to down No. 7 Arkansas (30-11), 8-4, on Tuesday night at Hammons Field in the Razorbacks’ first true midweek road contest since 2019. Arkansas jumped out
San Francisco Giants’ Blake Sabol celebrates after hitting a game-winning, two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO
Signage at the headquarters of the NCAA is viewed in Indianapolis, March 12, 2020. Lawmakers in Arkansas, Texas and elsewhere are working to remove barriers between college athletes trying to cash in on their fame and the
TEXARKANA – A Hot Springs man was sentenced Monday to 300 months in prison without the possibility of parole on one count of Transportation of Child Pornography. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks during an interview in his office Wednesday in Rogers. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) – When Asa Hutchinson launches his bid for president this week, he’ll do so
A massive power outage that affected most of Baxter County early Tuesday afternoon was caused when a truck was unloading at the Baxter County Fairgrounds and the crane came in contact with a main transmission line. No
We are aware of the power outages in Mountain Home and surrounding areas. We are working to gather information and will get information out as soon as we have details. Stay tuned to KTLO, Classic Hits, and
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public a sex offender has moved from Florida into Mountain Home. Sheriff John Montgomery says 61-year-old Jimmy Evans has moved to 1287 Kingswood Blvd. Evans has not yet been
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Mena – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office asked the Criminal Investigation Division of the Arkansas State Police to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday at 1317 Highway 71 South in Mena. Officers with Polk County Sheriff’s
A few area high school track teams will begin postseason action on Tuesday. Salem, Melbourne and Mountain View will compete in the 3A-2 Conference Meet at Pocahontas, and Izard County and Marshall will be in Quitman for
Baseball, softball and soccer are included on the local Tuesday schedule. Mammoth Spring’s baseball team will be in Marked Tree for their opener in the 1A-3 District Tournament. The Bears face the host Indians at 6:30. Elsewhere,
The Mountain Home High School softball teams were able to dominate their doubleheader at Greenbrier on Monday. The Lady Bombers beat up on the Lady Panthers 12-1 in the opener. Laken Anderson led Mountain Home by going
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams had a rough night as they were swept Monday at Russellville. The Bombers lost the boys’ match to the Cyclones 4-1. James Douglas scored the lone goal for Mountain Home,
Several high school track and field athletes gathered at Bomber Stadium in Mountain Home on Monday for the 1A-2 Conference Meet. Norfork captured the boys’ title. Timbo finished second, and Rural Special was fifth. For the Panthers,
A man from Melbourne has been arrested for the theft of a Can Am side-by-side from a work site in Baxter County last year. The man, 59-year-old Everett Wayne Galloway, actually assisted investigators at the scene as
Two Boone County residents have been charged with theft and residential burglary after they admit to enter two residences belonging to a neighbor without permission. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office received
Baxter Health announced Thursday the launch of its new Medical Assistant Residency Program designed to provide aspiring Medical Assistants a comprehensive learning experience to help jump-start their careers in the healthcare industry. No prior medical background required
On May 1, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News will host a Mountain Home School Board candidate forum at 9:00 on KTLO-FM 97.9 and will stream live on ktlo.com. Following the School Board candidates, a forum
The end might be near for free at-home COVID tests. With the national and public health emergency set to end May 11, the at-home COVID tests many area residents have used may no longer be free. Wendy
Patients in Arkansas spent nearly $25 million in March to purchase 4,972 pounds of medical marijuana. A monthly breakdown of sales, provided by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, shows Plant Family Therapeutics of Mountain Home
Over the next two weeks, Mountain Home band students will be performing their end of the year concerts for the public. On Tuesday night, percussionists from the Mountain Home Band will perform the “Night of Percussion” concert
The Cotter Planning and Zoning Board will meet Tuesday evening at 5 at Cotter City Hall. Items on the agenda include a request for a variance to teardown and build on lots 1137 and 1138 at 113
The Mammoth Spring High School track teams went to Pocahontas on Monday for the 1A-3 Conference Meet. The Lady Bears captured the girls’ title. Individually for Mammoth Spring, Taylyn Davis won the 400-meter dash, the 800-meter and
Matt Kemp and Dan Chetnik were crowned the winners of the Twin Lakes Golf Course Chili Open on Saturday. Kemp and Chetnik took the A Flight with a six-under-par 64. Bruce Starzynski and Matt Fowler won the
Several college golfers have gathered at Big Creek Golf and Country Club for the American Midwest Conference Men’s Championship. Columbia College of Missouri wrapped up the second round on Monday at the top of the team leaderboard
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – No. 12 Arkansas (35-13) utilized a five-run fourth to defeat Western Kentucky, 7-0, Monday night at Western Kentucky Softball Complex. The victory marks head coach Courtney Deifel’s 300th overall career win. The Razorbacks
San Francisco Giants pitcher Alex Cobb, right, celebrates with catcher Blake Sabol after the team’s 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO
Lead Hill and Omaha sent their high school track and field teams to Harrison on Monday for the 1A-1 East Conference Meet. The Eagles won the boys’ side, and the Tigers finished third. Individually for Lead Hill,
Baxter County Jurors in Group B will not need to report for duty Tuesday, but instead should report Thursday. According to a release from Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors will need to report to
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) – A former respiratory therapist has pleaded guilty in the deaths of two patients at a Missouri hospital two decades ago. Jennifer Hall, 42, initially was charged with two counts of first-degree murder but
Lindsey Leonard (left) and Calvin Henry Several changes were announced to the Mountain Home athletic department staff during Thursday night’s school board meeting. Two of the most notable changes include high school girls’ assistant basketball coach Lindsey
Baseball and softball are included on the local Monday schedule. The Mountain Home High School baseball team returns to 5A-West action as they go to Greenbrier for a varsity doubleheader. The first game begins at 4:30. Mountain
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams will be back on the road Monday for another 5A-West outing with Russellville. The junior varsity boys’ match kicks off at 4 followed by both varsity contests. WebReadyTM Powered by
A few area high school track teams will begin postseason action on Monday. Mountain Home will be the site for the 1A-2 Conference Meet. Schools participating include Norfork, Timbo, Rural Special, Shirley, Greers Ferry West Side and
Following a high speed pursuit in Baxter County, 42-year-old Louis Nunez was arrested on a number of charges. The probable cause affidavit states on March 28, a Baxter County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a Ford Ranger matching the
The events leading up to the arrest of 44-year-old John William Ferguson on September 14, 2022, began when someone reported to 911 that a man was walking on State Highway 201 North. Ferguson was in Baxter County
The former executive director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Harrison was sentenced Tuesday to ten years probation for theft an forgery. According to court documents, 35-year-old Katie Rylee plead guilty to charges of theft and
The Gainesville School Board last week approved a plan to build a new baseball/softball complex and student activity complex that will benefit students with interests. The facilities will be built on land across the street from the
The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County is celebrating National Library Week from April 24-29th by encouraging community members to visit the library and discover all the resources and services available to them. The library offers
On April 13, Flippin High School students attended the Arkansas Young Artist Association (AYAA) State Convention in Hot Springs. Several students earned top awards and were elected to serve in state offices.Adrianne Benedict received 2nd place for
A new technical scholarship will be available to Fulton County students at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) this fall. The Bank of Salem will be presenting the new annual scholarship worth $1000 to a qualifying student in
Kyle Davidson has been hired to lead FNBC’s Mountain Home market as Community President. He succeeds Chad Hudson, who has held the role since 2010, and will continue to serve FNBC as Regional President and Chief Lending
Baxter County Jurors in Group B will need to report Tuesday. According to a release from Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors will need to report to the Baxter County Courthouse at 9. WebReadyTM Powered
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty throws against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) SEATTLE (AP) – Lars Nootbaar homered on the first
LEXINGTON, Ky. – No. 12 Arkansas’ (34-13) six-game win streak was snapped Sunday afternoon as No. 20 Kentucky (27-15-1) won the series finale, 3-1, at John Cropp Stadium. The Razorbacks swept Saturday’s doubleheader to win their 11th
Police take up positions near the scene of a shooting Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in St. Louis. Ten years after gaining local control of its police for the first time since the Civil War, the city of
A Henderson man suffered moderate injuries after his vehicle caught on fire Saturday morning in southwestern Missouri. Thirty-one-year-old Joseph Scott was transported by ambulance from the one-vehicle accident scene in Stone County to Cox Medical Center South
The Mountain Home High School baseball team had a successful weekend as a pair of area teams from the Show Me State came to McClain Park on Saturday. The Bombers began the day by defeating West Plains
LEXINGTON, Ky. – No. 12 Arkansas (34-12) tamed the No. 20 Kentucky Wildcats (26-15-1) with a doubleheader sweep to capture its 11th consecutive SEC road series win Saturday at John Cropp Stadium. Arkansas defeated Kentucky, 8-1, in
Seattle Mariners right fielder Teoscar Hernandez hits a two-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas during during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) SEATTLE
A Baxter County man has been arrested after selling methamphetamine to a confidential human source (CS). The probable cause affidavit states on November 23, 2021 Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) officers were contacted by a CS who
A man who pled guilty in September last year to a charge stemming from his threats to kill everyone in his home was back in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday facing a new charge and the revocation
A Fulton County man convicted of fatally running over a road construction worker while driving drunk has lost his appeal. The Arkansas Court of Appeals announced Thursday it was upholding a jury’s guilty verdict of negligent homicide
The February death of a Howell County infant has resulted in the arrest of the mother. Shelby Starr has been charged with child abuse and neglect resulting in a child’s death. According to the report from KYTV/KSPR,
Two area residents were injured in separate accidents Thursday afternoon in Howell County. The first accident resulted in minor injuries to 18-year-old Victoria Sholes of West Plains following an alleged hit-and-run. According to the Missouri State Highway
Last Saturday, the Mountain Home FFA went to the state Career Development Event at the University of Arkansas. Students completed in 12 different events they must pre-qualified for at the district level. Events included Ag Mechanics, Ag
ATHENS, Ga. – Georgia (23-17, 7-11 SEC) scored five runs in the bottom of the ninth to overcome a four-run deficit and walk off No. 5 Arkansas (30-10, 11-7 SEC), 9-8, to complete the series sweep on
OAK GROVE, Mo. (AP) – An 18-year-old has been charged with fatally shooting another driver along a busy Missouri highway in what police say was a road-rage incident. The Southeast Missourian reports that Charles Smith Jr. of
FULTON, Mo. (AP) – A passenger in a car was killed and three people aboard a Missouri school bus were treated for minor injuries after the vehicles collided, authorities say. The car slid into the Fulton Public
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri university said Friday that an internal review has found allegations of improper care at a center for young transgender patients were “unsubstantiated,” after a former employee made claims of poor treatment
Norfork High School was able to capture its fourth Class 1A state championship in eight years at the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition “Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2023” Saturday in Conway. The Panthers led throughout the match and defeated
Mountain View High School captured its fourth consecutive Class 3A state championship at the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition “Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2023” Saturday in Conway. The Yellowjackets dominated the match from the start and defeated Haas Hall-Fayetteville
The Mountain Home High School baseball team will have a busy day on Saturday as they welcome two other area teams to McClain Park. The Bombers will meet West Plains at 11 at Pitts Field, West Plains
The Mountain Home High School softball team stepped out of conference play Friday and breezed past Paragould 11-3. Emma Crabb went 2-for-2 for the Lady Bombers with an RBI, Daelyn Harper was 2-for-3 with an RBI, Laken
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams had mixed results on Friday as they went to Van Buren. The Lady Bombers got past the Lady Pointers 2-1. Mountain Home did not fare as well in the boys’
The Yellville-Summit High School track teams wrapped up the week by taking part in the Heber Springs Last Chance Relays on Friday. The Lady Panthers finished second on the girls’ side . Individually for Yellville-Summit, K.J. Moore
ATHENS, Ga. – Georgia (22-17, 6-11 SEC) belted four home runs, including three in the second inning, and pushed its way past No. 5 Arkansas (30-9, 11-6 SEC), 7-3, to clinch the series win on Friday night
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) throws to first base for a double play on Seattle Mariners’ and Ty France, after forcing out Julio Rodriguez during the third inning of a baseball game Friday in
A Fulton County woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident Friday night in Randolph County. Sixty-one-year-old Wanda Kinkade of Glencoe was pronounced dead, and 62-year-old John Kinkade of Glencoe was one of five injured in the accident
An Izard County man has been arrested on 55 counts of distributing, possessing or viewing of matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child. Forty-year-old Terry Johnson of Horseshoe Bend is being held in the Izard County
A 29-year-old Conway man facing a potential life-in-prison sentence on charges of drug trafficking and the simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms has requested that his trial set for next week be moved to another date. Little
The Outdoors Adventure class at Pinkston Middle School is said to combine real-world outdoor knowledge with state-approved curriculums to teach students skills they rarely experience in a school setting. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) states
Authorities are searching for a Boone County man reported as missing. According to a release from the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, 28-year-old Jacob Paul Lipe was reported as a missing person on April 11. Lipe was last
A Gassville man was arrested Thursday night following a high speed pursuit involving three law enforcement agencies. A long list of charges have been filed against 56-year-old John Leroy Lewis for the incident. According to information from
An Izard County man is facing multiple charges after he became aggressive with officers when they found him intoxicated near a church in Oxford. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Izard County Sheriff Office dispatched to
JEFFERSON CITY — On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson announced the Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved 428 grants totaling over $6.3 million to law enforcement, fire service, and EMS providers across the state for new equipment,
A former state senator was stopped at the Little Rock National Airport on Wednesday after being caught with two loaded guns. According to KARK, former Sen. Jason Rapert had the guns in his carry on luggage. Police
A Kansas City man was sentenced Thursday to nearly 22 years in federal prison for committing a hate crime when he shot and wounded a teenager because of the victim’s sexual orientation, prosecutors said. Malachi Robinson, 25,
Baseball and softball make up much of the local Friday schedule. The Mountain Home High School softball team will be back in front of the home crowd as they welcome Paragould to McClain Park. The varsity game
There is track and field scheduled for Friday. Yellville-Summit and Izard County will be among the high schools sending their teams toward Greers Ferry Lake. The Panthers and Cougars will compete in the Heber Springs Last Chance
During the Mountain Home City Council meeting Thursday night, two ordinances were approved which would rezone two properties within the city. The first would rezone a property from a residential R-1 to a residential R-2, allowing for
Friday’s high school soccer schedule includes a road trip for Mountain Home as they continue conference play against Van Buren. The junior varsity girls’ match kicks off at 4 followed by both varsity contests. Elsewhere, Harrison hosts
ATHENS, Ga. – No. 5 Arkansas (30-8, 11-5 SEC) could not overcome its own offensive shortcomings, dropping the series opener against Georgia (21-17, 5-11 SEC), 6-5, on Thursday night at Foley Field. The Hogs, who stranded 11
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to start a 10-game road trip on Friday. The trip begins in Seattle with the Redbirds’ second interleague series of the year against the Mariners. St. Louis is currently in fourth
A pair of area high school softball teams were able to pick up victories on Thursday. Mammoth Spring beat up on Hillcrest 9-1, and Melbourne shut out Walnut Ridge 15-0. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Dogwood Days Festival in Horseshoe Bend will celebrate its 60th Diamond Jubilee this Saturday beginning at 10. Prior to the festival, a 5K Fun Run will take place at 8, starting at the Chamber of Commerce.
