Four area fire departments got some invaluable experience last Saturday in Mountain Home. Members of the Mountain Home, Gassville, Gassville-Cotter Rural and Northeast Lakeside fire departments took part in whole house search training in the old ASUMH
The City of Flippin will hold the annual city-wide fall cleanup Friday. Flippin Mayor Heith Hogan and Code Enforcement Officer Dustin Beals spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News about the cleanup and what items
The homecoming festivities continue Wednesday evening with the annual homecoming parade starting at 5:30. The parade will start at Redeemer Lutheran Church located on Arkansas Highway 5 North, travel south down Main Street and end at Guy
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office has received a large grant to help combat substance abuse. The grant, which totals nearly $665,000, will fund Izard County deputies in their role with the Sixteenth Judicial District Drug Task Force
A teacher who spent nearly two decades in the Mountain Home School District will be among the Class of 2023 for the Mountain Home Education Foundation. Marsha Partney will receive the Retired Educator Award during Thursday’s Night
Mountain Home NJROTC was defeated by Milton NJROTC 971.6 to 836.3 last week in the 2023 National Sporter Air Rifle League. Mountain Home NJROTC was led by Dylan Prins who shot a 220.2. Additional contributing members were
As of 4:10, 2,708 Entergy Arkansas customers are still without power in Mountain Home. Entergy officials state the outage occurred at a substation. Crews are on site with other crews on the way to assist in the
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Arkansas tax officials won’t tweak payroll withholding guidelines again this year following another round of income tax cuts enacted by the General Assembly in last month’s special session. According to Arkansas Advocate, that means taxpayers won’t see
Baxter County Deserves Fair Elections By Jason Harmon Buffalo City, Arkansas On Election Day, 2022, I proudly walked into my Baxter County voting location to cast my ballot, especially for county officials. To my surprise, however, the
Two area teams competed in the Class 1A State Boys’ Golf Tournament Monday at Mountain Ranch Golf Club in Fairfield Bay. Norfork finished 10th in the tournament with a team total of 339. Viola was sixth at
A bus route for Mountain Home Public Schools is running nearly a half hour late Tuesday morning. According to a social media post from the district, Bus 52 had a mechanical issue. A new bus is being
A 1964 graduate of Mountain Home High School will be among the inductees into the MHHS Athletic Hall of Honor. Dick House will be enshrined Saturday for his accomplishments on the baseball and football fields. House and
Volleyball makes up much of the local Tuesday schedule and includes Mountain Home having five matches at Harrison. The high school action will be held at Goblin Arena with the junior varsity match starting at 4:30, and
Two of Mountain Home’s junior high football teams will be in Jonesboro on Tuesday for an outing with Annie Camp. The seventh grade game kicks off at 5:30 followed by the eighth grade contest. WebReadyTM Powered by
Mountain Home was able to sweep three junior high volleyball matches at West Memphis Wonder on Monday. The Junior Lady Bombers won the varsity match in straight sets as they topped the Lady Lions 25-10 and 25-3.
Jaylen Raynor (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State University) JONESBORO, Ark. (10/2/23) – Following a record-setting performance at UMass this past Saturday, Arkansas State true-freshman quarterback Jaylen Raynor has been named the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of
A 19-year-old Midway man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and requested a bond be set for him on charges stemming from a violent incident at Baxter Health in late May. Christopher Richard Jorsch, Jr., is
Over the weekend, the West Plains Police Department received multiple reports of vehicles being struck by rocks on U.S. Highway 63 near Missouri Route CC. Several residences received damage as well.According to Chief of Police Stephen Monticelli,
Last Wednesday, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) released school letter grades which reflect a school’s overall performance. According to the ADE, the letter grades are part of the state accountability reports. With the exception of letter
Yelcot Communications will be among the newest inductees into the Mountain Home Education Foundation Hall of Honor this week. The local telecommunications company will be receiving the Community Partner Award during Thursday’s Night of Honors. Sara Zimmerman
Tuesday evening at 7, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) will host the Terre Ware Book Author Lecture Series featuring award winning author Eli Cranor at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. From the banks of Lake Dardanelle,
This week, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni come together to celebrate the youth development opportunities offered by 4-H through National 4-H Week. This year’s campaign, “I Love 4-H” was created to rally support for Cooperative
The Baxter County Quorum Court will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at 6 in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include an ordinance to appropriate fees and reimbursements
Photo courtesy of Flippin School District Flippin ended up as the runners-up of the Class 3A State Boys’ Golf Tournament on Monday. The Bobcats had a team total of 238 at Glenwood Country Club to finish nine
The Mountain Home High School boys’ golf team wrapped up its season as state runners-up. The Bombers finished second in the Class 5A State Tournament Monday at Eagle Crest Golf Course in Alma. Mountain Home’s team total
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, and the top three in the two eight-man divisions as voted by a
State representative from Heber Springs will not seek reelection; American Red Cross continues with national blood shortage; Arkansas State Fair installs new youth curfew Audit requested for governor’s office; Alligator season wraps up in Arkansas
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The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) has announced the launch of a new customer service platform known as “Ask ArDOT.” Ask ArDot is said to be a streamlined way for the public to submit questions and comments
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Department is notifying the public a new sex offender has registered with the office after moving to Baxter County from the State of California. Sheriff John Montgomery states 69-year-old Carlos Armenta has moved
On Friday, Baxter Health announced the Baxter Health Cardiology Clinic at Harrison will be relocation to a new facility located at 114 E. Crandall Ave, Suite C in Harrison beginning Monday. Baxter Health Cardiology Clinic at Harrison
One of Mountain Home High School’s greatest golfers will be honored by his alma mater this weekend. Brad Simons will be part of the Class of 2023 into the MHHS Athletic Hall of Honor on Saturday. As
The season will come to an end Monday for a number of area high school golfers on Monday. Mountain Home and Harrison will both be in Alma for the Class 5A State Boys’ Tournament. The Bombers come
The postseason gets underway Monday for a few area high school tennis teams. Mountain Home and Harrison will be among the schools competing in the two-day 5A-West Conference Tournament at Russellville. Monday’s start time is slated for
Monday’s football schedule includes Mountain Home’s junior varsity team welcoming Highland to Bomber Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6. Elsewhere, Harrison’s junior high team travels to Greenwood. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Monday’s volleyball schedule includes three Mountain Home junior high teams back on the road for an outing with West Memphis Wonder. The seventh grade gold team takes the court at 4:30 followed by the junior varsity and
Gainesville’s fall baseball team will be on the road to begin action in the Summit Conference Baseball Tournament. The Bulldogs make the trip to Conway for a 4:30 first pitch. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Mountain Home man alleged to have pointed a handgun at his mother and other members of his family appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-two-year-old Wayne Kindstrom, Jr., pled not guilty to five counts of
Johnny Baker (Photo courtesy of Stone County Sheriff’s Office) A Stone County man has been arrested on sex charges involving a six and seven-year-old girls. Fifty-five-year-old Johnny Baker of Timbo was booked into the Stone County Jail
Baxter Health has reported its active case count for coronavirus has slightly increased from a week prior.Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free states as of Friday, the hospital had 27 positive cases, compared to 24 the week before. Free
Mountain Home High School Marching Band performing in finals competition at the Pride of the Ozarks Marching Invitational (Photos courtesy of Tom Chetnik) The Mountain Home High School Marching Band finished third overall in the finals of
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacts after a touchdown against the New York Jets during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.
A local attorney will be among the Class of 2023 for the Mountain Home Education Foundation Hall of Honor this week. Roger Morgan will be enshrined with the Bob Knight Bomber Spirit Award during Thursday’s Night of
The Mountain Home High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (NJROTC) Unit was recently adopted as official partners of the USS Arkansas, a newly commissioned nuclear attack submarine for United States Navy. The commanding officer of
On Thursday, Baxter Health announced Charles “Chuck” Heitman, MSSC, BSIS, ABM will be transitions into the role of Behavioral Health and Community Relations Specialist for the Baxter Health service area. In this role, Heitman will continue to
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch celebrates after recovering a New England Patriots’ Mac Jones fumble and returning it for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy
St. Louis Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright raises his batting helmet to fans as he prepares to pinch hit during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated
Hae Ran Ryu holds up the trophy after winning the LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Sunday in Rogers. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ROGERS, Ark. (AP) – Hae Ran Ryu completed a wire-to-wire run to her first
The Mountain Home High School cross country teams took part in the Frank Horton Night Classic Saturday at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis. The Bombers finished fourth on the boys’ side as Christian Brothers took the win.
The MHHS Athletic Hall of Honor’s Class of 2023 will include an alumnus turned employee of the Mountain Home School District. Ron Czanstkowski will be enshrined Saturday as part of homecoming week. Czanstkowski’s family moved to Mountain
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) – Will McElvain completed 29 of 48 passes for 349 yards and three touchdowns, ShunDerrick Powell had 115 yards rushing and Central Arkansas beat Southern Utah 29-27 Saturday night. Kylin James had nine
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Fernando Cruz walks off the mound after giving up a three-run home run to St. Louis Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy
A Gassville woman with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested in connection with two incidents, including injuries to a two-year-old. Forty-two-year-old Nicole Ashley Guinn was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center Monday morning. One of
A Mountain Home woman hit the jackpot in the Arkansas State Lottery but, law enforcement officials claim, she did it illegally. Thirty-one-year-old Mary Olivieri worked in an area convenience store and is accused of activating books of
On Wednesday, Baxter Health announced the addition of a new physician to the Baxter Health Family Clinic at Calico Rock. Beginning Monday, Dr. Robert C. Lane will be practicing alongside Dr. Bethany Knight, Dr. Donald Wright, and
Families in Calico Rock now have another option to get vaccines for their children. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced Mitchell’s Park Street Pharmacy as a Vaccine
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday they will be conducting a firearms qualification shoot for Retired Law Enforcement Officers Oct. 13 at 8:30. The event will be held at the firing range located on Baxter County
Beginning Monday, motorists traveling near E. 6th Street in Mountain Home will need to find alternative routes as the Baxter County Road and Bridge Department will start demolition of the old church. Officials state road closures will
With the Arkansas State Fair coming up in Little Rock, a youth curfew has been announced for this year’s event. According to the fair’s website, those under the age of 18 wanting to enter the fairgrounds after
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Ro Elliott raced 64 yards on the third play from scrimmage and added a second touchdown five minutes later to spark unbeaten Southern Illinois to a 33-20 win over Missouri State in the
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Harold Blood threw two touchdown passes, Gary Quarles ran for 102 yards and a score and Southern blanked Arkansas-Pine Bluff 27-0 on Saturday. Blood fired a 42-yard scoring strike to Chandler Whitfield
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) – LPGA Tour rookie Hae Ran Ryu shot another bogey-free 7-under 64 to push her lead to two strokes Saturday in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, leaving Lexi Thompson six strokes back with a
Missouri quarterback (right) congratulates wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. (1) after his touchdown against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) – Freshman Jaylen Raynor tied a school record with six touchdown passes and Arkansas State beat Massachusetts 52-28 on Saturday. Raynor’s six TD passes tied Justice Hansen, who threw for six touchdowns against Southeast
Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson raises his hand during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas Saturday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Texas A&M quarterback Max
The Mountain Home freshman football team ended up with 565 yards of total offense on its way to a 50-34 victory over Douglas MacArthur Friday in Jonesboro. Gaige Wilson completed 19 passes out of 22 attempts for
Two Elizabeth residents were involved in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning in the Missouri bootheel. Sixty-two-year-old Letha Martin was pronounced dead at the scene, and 62-year-old Carl Martin was transported by ambulance to Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
ST. CLAIR, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri high school teacher says she has been placed on leave after officials discovered that she was performing on a pornography website to supplement her salary. Brianna Coppage, 28, who taught
The Mountain Home High School cross country teams are spending the weekend in Memphis. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set to compete in the Frank Horton Night Classic on Saturday. Action begins at 7 at Shelby
Yellville-Summit’s homecoming night ended with a rough loss. The Panthers ended up falling to Melbourne 39-6. Yellville-Summit drops to 4-2 on the season and 0-2 in the 3A-2, and they’ll travel to Quitman next week. The Bearkatz
The Mountain Home High School football team’s trip to Little Rock on Friday ended on a rough note. The Bombers suffered a 35-14 loss at the hands of Pulaski Academy. After the Bruins struck first on the
Alma 56, Farmington 35 Arkadelphia 51, Mena 7 Barton 57, Lake Village Lakeside 8 Batesville 38, Paragould 27 Bearden 20, Hampton 14 Benton 61, Marion 23 Bentonville 50, Fort Smith Southside 35 Bentonville West 47, Springdale 22
A Mountain Home man has been arrested after fleeing from officers, then hitting one of them with a rock he threw. The incident leading to the arrest of 38-year-old Jeffery Racaniello Jr. happened shortly after 5:30 Sunday
A man charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and entered a guilty plea. Thirty-seven-year-old Michael James Kerley, who lists an address in Jordan, claims he traded
Two Flippin residents were injured in a two vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Taney County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver, 22-year-old Abdullah Salik of Branson had entered a construction zone and slowed
Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company will host the 2nd annual Arktoberfest today on the square in Mountain Home. The event kicks off at 2 and will offer visitors a day of craft beers from various Arkansas breweries, traditional
On Sept. 21, the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association named the Coulter Celebration of Lights in Mountain Home as the Festival/Event of the year for new festivals less than four years old. With over two million lights
Lexi Thompson watches her tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas championship golf tournament Friday in Rogers. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ROGERS, Ark. (AP) – Lexi Thompson
Cincinnati Reds’ Christian Encarnacion-Strand bats for a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Cincinnati
Authorities are investigating following reports of THC-infused products being brought to the Marshall High School campus by a student. Three students had allegedly consumed cookies containing the substance. According Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell, law enforcement and
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Mountain Home’s junior high volleyball team saw losses on their road trip to Siliam Springs. The Lady Bombers put up a fight against the Panthers but ultimately fell 2-3. Elsewhere in volleyball action, Cotter lost at home
High school football dominates the local Friday schedule and includes another road trip for Mountain Home. The Bombers will be in Little Rock for a matchup with Pulaski Academy. Mountain Home is currently 3-2 on the season
Volleyball, cross country and baseball are included on the local Friday schedule. In high school volleyball, Gainesville makes the trip to Seymour, and Omaha heads to Alpena. Gainesville’s cross country teams will be at Point Lookout. The
MILWAUKEE (AP) Garrett Mitchell doubled, walked twice and scored in his first big league game since April, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Thursday. Corbin Burnes, Julio Teheran (3-5) and Ethan
As the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike continues in its second week, the effects could soon be felt in the Twin Lakes Area. The UAW strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis could have far reaching effects
A Baxter County man, 18-year-old Jakob Leonard McFarland, has been arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at his father and threatening to kill him. The incident happened at the family’s home in the Promise Land area Sunday
The Mountain Home City Council moved quickly through its routine agenda Thursday night. The council voted to sell a 2020 pickup truck to the Baxter Day Service Center for $23,000. Baxter County received a grant to pay
A Yellville man with a lengthy criminal history dating back to 1991 has been arrested in connection with a fatal accident that happened this summer. Being held in the Marion County Detention Center is 53-year-old Shawn Johnson.
The 4th Annual Party on the Hill will kick off Friday and continue through Saturday located at 79 Ashlynn Acres Lane in Theodosia. Funds raised will go to support Semper Fi and America’s Fund mission to support
A call reporting a hostage situation ended in the arrest of a Gassville couple after a search of their residence turned up large quantities of marijuana, THC vape cartridges and THC wax. Joshua Andrew Enquist and Samantha
Beginning Monday, U.S. Highway 62 East from the bypass through Henderson to the Baxter County line will be resurfaced. According to Trey Rogers from Atlas Asphalt, the company overseeing the project, states the project will occur Monday
Listen to the September 28 evening update by the Arkansas Now Newsroom: Arkansas State Police’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Cross County just after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27; Gov.
media/00080_sports-cardinalslogo.jpg MILWAUKEE (AP) Tyrone Taylor hit two run-scoring doubles and the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers came from behind to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Wednesday night. Taylor’s second double in the seventh
In a special session, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met Wednesday night to hear updates from the recent meeting with the Arkansas Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. Chris Knight, Director of
Thursday’s football schedule includes the Mountain Home freshmen going to Jonesboro. The Junior Bombers are set for an outing with Douglas MacArthur. Kickoff is scheduled for 6. In other junior high football, Yellville-Summit travels to Melbourne, Salem
Volleyball makes up much of the local Thursday schedule and includes the Mountain Home junior high team back on the road as they meet Siloam Springs. The match gets underway at 6. On the high school level,
The Mountain Home High School tennis teams will be back at Russellville High School on Thursday as they have a tri-match with Siloam Springs and Van Buren. Action begins at 3:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The former owner of a local swimming pool construction company appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-two-year-old Jessica Ruth Trivitt of Mountain Home, who was formerly listed as the owner of Southern Pool Company, has three
Justin Smith (Photo courtesy of Boone County Sheriff’s Office) A man from Harrison has been arrested for allegedly threatening a woman with a gun. The man, 40-year-old Justin Lee Smith, also is facing a Class Y felony,
On Friday, the Mountain Home Public Schools will host the next “Drop in with Dewey” session from 8:30 until 3 at the District Administration Office. During these sessions, Superintendent Allyson Dewey will be available for community feedback
The City of Flippin Police Department is introducing a “Coffee with Cops” initiative beginning Friday morning. According to a release from the FPD, Police Chief John Spence and Mayor Heath Hogan have developed the program to engage
The life of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt will be explored in a new seven part lectures series at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County. Lectures will be held every Tuesday
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday night at 6 in regular session in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The meeting was rescheduled from last week due to councilmembers being out of town. Items
On Thursday night at 6, the Cotter City Council will meet in for its regular monthly meeting in the Council Chambers at Cotter City Hall. Items on the agenda include an update on recent bids received for
The City of Bull Shoals City Council will hold its monthly meeting Thursday night at 6:30 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. In addition to regular business, the council will discuss the fall heavy trash day
Listen to the September 27 evening update by the Arkansas Now Newsroom: Man charged in April death of 84-year-old veteran back in custody after bond revoked; he City of Caraway says there will not be water as
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division and the Arkansas Rural and Volunteer Firefighters Association (ARVFA) will host the 2023 Rural Fire Show on Saturday, October 7. The event will be held from
LITTLE ROCK — Children are placed in foster care for many reasons, and the most common (52 percent) is neglect by parents. Substance abuse by parents or guardians (48 percent) is the second most common reason, followed
Wednesday evening at 5:30, the Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the Administration Building Board Room. Items on the agenda include a facilities update to share an overview of
MILWAUKEE (AP) – The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the NL Central title with help from the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves. Milwaukee claimed the division crown for the third time in six seasons Tuesday night, despite a 4-1 loss
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers defeated Alma Tuesday night on the road for a 5A- West outing in straight sets posting 25-23, 25-19, and 25-19.Mountain Home Christian Academy made the trip to West Plains to face Ozark
The Mountain Home High School tennis teams traveled to the Arkansas River Valley to defeat Russellville 12-5 on Tuesday.On the boys’ side, Stratton Smith won both of his single matches 6-1 and Landon Horne saw losses with
On Tuesday the Mountain Home Cross Country teams travelled to Pocahontas to take part in the Sloan-Hendrix River Run and faced challenges on a course that featured rugged terrain, hills and tough footing.The Junior Lady Bombers placed
Bakersfield’s cross country teams will be back in action on Wednesday. The Lions and Lady Lions will compete in the Ellington Invitational. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Mountain Home Parks and Recreation has announced a new program to help local adults improve their walking or running stamina and get them across the finish line. Farmers and Merchants Bank will sponsor the Couch to 5k
A Salem women sustained minor injuries in a single vehicle accident Monday afternoon in Howell County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver, 24-year-old Dawnisha Hayslip of Salem was traveling westbound on Missouri Highway 142
Lucas Johnson (Photo courtesy of Izard County Sheriff’s Office) An Izard County man who had a bulge in one of his socks, fled from a deputy who was trying to take him into custody, but was then
The Mountain Home Cemetery Board announced a new fund last month for the cemetery’s support, care and maintenance. The board has joined into an agreement with the Arkansas Community Foundation and the Twin Lakes Community Foundation to
A Mountain Home man was given 10 years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday after pleading guilty to charges in two open criminal cases and having his probation revoked in another. Fifty-nine-year-old
The sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continues to see increases for September. According Mountain Homes Director of Finance and Treasury Alma Clark, the city collected a total of $581,878 in
Starting Thursday, the Art Odyssey will celebrate its 12th annual self guided tour of local artists studios and will run through Saturday. Featuring 28 artists from Baxter and Marion counties, patrons will be able to experience the
The Mountain Home High School girls’ golf team wrapped up its season Tuesday at Jonesboro. The Lady Bombers finished eighth in the Class 5A State Tournament at RidgePointe Country Club. Russellville won the championship, and Valley View
Viola finished third in the Class 1A State Girls’ Golf Tournament Tuesday at Mountain Ranch Golf Club in Fairfield Bay. The Lady Longhorns were 14 strokes behind the runners-up from Armorel. Lead Hill ended up seventh in
Photo courtesy of Salem School District For the first time ever, the Salem High School girls’ golf team can claim the title of state champions. The Lady Greyhounds won the Class 3A State Tournament Tuesday at Cooper’s
Former Baltimore Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson is honored during a ceremony for the Hall of Fame before a baseball game between the Orioles and the Houston Astros Sept. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. Robinson, whose deft glovework
Listen to the September 26 evening update by the Arkansas Now Newsroom: Arkansas State Police pursuit in Little Rock ends in suspect’s death after PIT maneuver Sunday; Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected proposed ballot language for
Gould man wanted for capital murder; Little Rock 9 gather for 66th anniversary; Stevie Nicks to perform in North Little Rock
On Tuesday, Baxter Health announced the Baxter Regional Behavioral Health Clinic, a local provider of outpatient behavioral health services, close its doors October 13. Officials state the clinic is committed to continuing its high standard of patient
On Tuesday, Baxter County Justice of the Peace Rhonda “Tink” Albright announced she will be running for the open State Representative seat for District 4, replaces incumbent Jack Fortner. Albright states “Serving the citizens of Baxter County
Missouri’s Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft speaks Nov. 7, 2017, in Valley Park. On Monday, a Missouri judge tossed Republican-written ballot language that described several abortion-rights amendments as allowing “dangerous and unregulated abortions until live birth.”
Mountain Home took two of three volleyball matches at West Memphis West on Monday. The Junior Lady Bombers needed all three sets, but they were able to beat the Lady Blue Imps in the varsity match with
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The season will come to an end for several area golfers Tuesday, including the Mountain Home High School girls’ team. The Lady Bombers will be among the teams competing in the Class 5A State Girls’ Tournament in
Volleyball makes up much of the local Tuesday schedule and includes the Mountain Home High School team back on the road for another 5A-West outing with Alma. The junior varsity match begins at 4:30 followed by the
Tuesday’s tennis schedule includes the Mountain Home teams going to the Arkansas River Valley for a matchup with Russellville. The start time is scheduled for 3:30. Elsewhere, Bergman faces Valley Springs and Elkins at Harrison Country Club,
Tuesday cross country schedule includes Mountain Home’s high school and junior high teams in Pocahontas. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be joined by Salem in the Sloan-Hendrix River Run. Action begins at 4:30. Elsewhere, Calico Rock,
Two of Mountain Home’s junior high football teams return to Bomber Stadium Tuesday as they welcome in Douglas MacArthur from Jonesboro. The seventh grade game kicks off at 5:30 followed by the eighth grade contest. WebReadyTM Powered
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to begin their last road series on Tuesday. The Redbirds will be in Milwaukee for a three-game set with the Brewers. St. Louis remains in last place in the National League
Beginning Oct. 2, the Baxter County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will be offering flu vaccinations at no charge during normal operation hours. Those interested in receiving a flu shot are asked to
The Bomber Youth Football League has completed three weeks of its inaugural season, and so far, reports are that the year has been a successful one. Brent Edens is the board president of Mountain Home’s new youth
Rapps Barren Brewing Company will host the 2nd annual Arktoberfest this Saturday on the square in Mountain Home. The event kicks off at 2 and will offer visitors a day of craft beers from various Arkansas breweries,
Internet service is going to become more accessible in a portion of Mountain Home. Yelcot Communications has announced it will be providing free WiFi access to the city’s downtown historic district, recently named the Baker District. Yelcot
Baxter County residents have just under three weeks left to pay their 2022 personal property and real estate taxes. Payments are due by October 16, and can be paid in person, by mail, or the Collector’s drop
Tuesday evening at 6, the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society will host speaker Richard Sheid at the Donald W. Reynolds Library during their monthly meeting. Sheid will present “My Family in Arkansas.” The event is open
Listen to the September 25 evening update by the Arkansas Now Newsroom: In Jacksonville, 44 year old Steven Clayton was arrested for hit and run among other charges; More than 450 people from around the state attended
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, and the top three in the two eight-man divisions as voted by a
Little Rock School Board approves solar energy plan; Cross County school district investigates threat of kid taking gun to school; Osceola sued for condemning properties for profit Arkansas health officials urge vaccinations for flu, COVID-19, RSV; Harmful
Irene Frogge (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home woman has been arrested for allegedly striking a store employee with a cart and spitting on another employee while attempting to steal merchandise. The incident
Baxter Health has reported its active case count for coronavirus is down slightly from a week prior, although an increase admitted to the hospital.Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free states as of Friday, the hospital had 24 positive cases,
Michael Scudder (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested again in connection with the theft of a vehicle and a trailer in Harrison. Forty-eight-year-old Michael
The Arkansas National Guard will host an All Services Roll Call Tuesday night at 6 at Camp Jack located at 411 S. Pine Street in Harrison. The event is an opportunity for military retirees and veterans in
Volleyball makes up much of the local Monday schedule and includes three Mountain Home junior high teams back on the road for an outing with West Memphis West. The seventh grade match begins at 4:30 followed by
Baxter Health announced Friday the addition of Ken Holt, DO to the medical staff and the Comprehensive Women’s Clinic. Dr. Holt received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Missouri School of Pharmacy in
The Flippin Public Schools Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting Monday night at 6 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include Principals reports; Flippin Promise Scholarship; approval of the 2023-24 budget; annual report
Brandon Maple was crowned the winner of the Big Creek Golf and Country Club Men’s Stroke Play Championship on Sunday. Maple took home $105 after shooting a two-day total of 147. Luke Jackson was the runner-up and
Newport, Ark. (September 24, 2023) – DriveSmart announced that it will locate its new call delivery facility in Newport. The company expects to create 200 new jobs at the Newport facility over the next three years. “We
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speak after an NFL football game Sunday in Glendale, Ariz. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Nearly an hour after his first NFL
San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. acknowledges fans after making a leaping catch to take away a home run from St. Louis Cardinals’ Michael Siani during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday in
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey speaks to reporters after taking the Oath of Office in Jefferson City Jan. 3. Missouri officials struck back at one of the clinics that unsuccessfully challenged new state restrictions on gender affirming
Image courtesy of X A member of the Mountain Home High School football team has announced his decision to continue his athletic career on the collegiate level. Bomber senior defensive lineman Robert Dover posted on X (formerly
The Baxter County Planning Board will hold a meeting Monday morning at 11 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. On the agenda is a representative from Consolidated Land Services regarding Red
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team went 3-2 during their time at the Jonesboro Playday on Saturday. The Lady Bombers started pool play by beating Hornersville, Mo., in straight sets with scores of 25-8 and 25-13.
Mountain Home’s junior high junior varsity volleyball team went to Highland on Saturday and competed in the Rebel Junior High Tournament. The Junior J.V. Lady Bombers finished third on the day. Mountain Home started off by placing
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – True freshman Jaylen Raynor threw for three touchdowns and ran for two in his first start to lead Arkansas State to a 44-37 win over Southern Mississippi in a Sun Belt Conference opener
San Diego Padres’ Juan Soto throws his bat after striking out to end the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday in San Diego. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) SAN DIEGO (AP)
A Bull Shoals man is facing charges from a fatal crash occurring last year in Baxter County. Thirty-year-old Ethan Wayne Hutchinson is charged with a felony count negligent homicide. According to the probable cause affidavit, an Arkansas
Troy Mayfield (left) and William Travis (Photos courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office via KYTV/KSPR) Two men have been arrested in separate sting operations at an area retailer when they allegedly thought they were meeting up with
The Baxter County Conservation District, together with NRCS, The Baxter County Cooperative Extension Office and Quails Forever will be hosting the 2023 Annual Field Day event Oct. 19 from 6 until 8 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds travelers they are scheduling a full road closure for Arkansas Highway 177 across Norfork Dam beginning Sept. 25 at 6:30 until Sept. 30 at 5 to deploy equipment used to
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – ShunDerrick Powell ran for 256 yards and a touchdown and Central Arkansas rolled to a 52-17 win over Abilene Christian in a United Athletic Conference opener for both teams Saturday night. Powell, a
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) runs with the ball as Memphis defensive back Simeon Blair defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) carries against Arkansas defensive back Jaheim Singletary (15) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Baton Rouge, La. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) BATON ROUGE, La. (AP)
Authorities are investigating after a body was located on the Arkansas side of the Mississippi River. The Memphis Police Department posted on Facebook it’s assisting the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation. The identification is reportedly
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Jacob Clark threw for 414 yards and tied a program record with five passing touchdowns to help Missouri State rout Utah Tech 59-14 on Saturday and give coach Ryan Beard his first win
Dr. Ted Brown (Photo courtesy of Arkansas Division of Public Safety) Arkansas Public Safety Secretary Colonel Mike Hagar announced Friday that Dr. Theodore (Ted) Brown will be the next Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) Director, effective October
Volleyball makes up the local Saturday schedule and includes the Mountain Home High School team in tournament action. The Lady Bombers will take part in the Jonesboro Playday. Elsewhere on the high school level, Gainesville will compete
The Arkansas Razorback football team’s first road test of 2023 will also be its first SEC game of the season. The Hogs will be in Baton Rouge to meet 12th-ranked LSU on Saturday. Arkansas is currently 2-1
Missouri will be in St. Louis for its last non-conference game of the season. It will be a battle between Tigers as Mizzou goes up against Memphis. Both teams are currently 3-0 on the season. Missouri got
The Mountain Home High School football team’s first victory in the 6A-West came in dramatic fashion. A walk-off field goal by Kelso Haught gave the Bombers a 24-21 victory over Russellville on Friday as they were able
The Yellville-Summit High School football team’s first conference game of the season ended on a rough note. The Panthers went to Perryville on Friday and suffered 20-0 loss. Yellville-Summit drops to 4-1 on the season and 0-1
A Cleburne County man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash in Stone County last year. Twenty-five-year-old Payden Biram Stewart of Prim was booked into the Stone County Detention Center Thursday and released less than
With cooler weather, comes the thoughts of deer season and food plots. Baxter Count Extension Agent Brad Runsick spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News with tips and suggestions on how to attract deer this
Recently, Newsweek magazine released their Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2023, with one Arkansas company making the list. For the third consecutive year, Arvest Bank has been recognized and has moved up to #35 from #47
Alma 45, Clarksville 14 Arkadelphia 44, Nashville 6 Ashdown 52, Waldron 14 Bauxite 31, Dover 0 Benton 56, El Dorado 7 Bentonville 73, Har-Ber 39 Bigelow 35, Mountainburg 7 Bismarck 46, Jessieville 6 Blytheville 54, Harrisburg 0
San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado (right) celebrates with Fernando Tatis Jr. after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday in San Diego. (Photo courtesy of Associated
Coach’s show Pregame 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Halftime 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Postgame
On Friday in the early morning hours, the Gassville Fire Department along with four others responded to a report of smoke coming from the roof of house. At approximately 12:50 in the morning, firefighters were dispatched to
On Friday representatives from the Arkansas Division of Public School Facilities and Transportation visited Mountain Home to discuss the status of the high school. Superintendent Allyson Dewey released a statement following their visit. “After visiting with representatives
Mountain Home was able to sweep a pair of junior high football games over West Memphis Wonder on Thursday. The Junior Bombers breezed past Golden Lions 42-14 in the freshman game. Gaige Wilson was 15 of 17
The Mountain Home High School tennis teams had another good day on Thursday as the varsity and junior varsity teams combined to beat Harrison 13-2. The Bombers won all their boys matches. In doubles play, Noah Recktenwald
AUDIO TRANSCRIPTION My name’s, Charlie Johns live here in Mountain Home. And my question is, why do we provide bus service for children when it seems to me like every, all these children in mountain Home are
High school football dominates the local Friday schedule as Mountain Home will be back in front of the home crowd. The Bombers are set to welcome Russellville to the Twin Lakes Area. Mountain Home is currently 2-2
The Gainesville fall baseball team will continue action in the Seymour Wood Bat Classic on Friday. The Bulldogs will play Weaubleau at 3. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Thursday night, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met in regular session. During the reports, Chris Knight, Director of Operations, told the Board the Arkansas Department of Education’s Facilities Division will be on site Friday
On Thursday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Interventional Pain Management Associates (IPMA) and Baxter Health claiming both organizations violated federal law when they fired an employee for responding to Baxter Health’s
Winners from last night’s Taste of the Twin Lakes have been announced. The event featured numerous restaurants and food trucks from around the area. The first place winner in the people’s choice best food category was Rapp’s
On November 14, voters in the City of Flippin will have the opportunity to vote for a half-cent sales tax increase designed to benefit the city’s police and fire departments. Chief of Police John Spence and Fire
UPDATE – Thirty-four-year-old Stephan Richard Whaples, who was declared an absconder Sept. 11 after he stopped reporting to his probation/parole officer, has been jailed in Izard County. He was booked into the detention center at 4:28 a.m.
A Harrison woman has died from injuries she sustained in a wreck last week. Seventy-seven-year-old Judy Taylor died at Cox Medical Center in Springfield Tuesday. According to the report, Taylor was a passenger in a vehicle driven
Several cross country runners gathered at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home on Thursday for the Bomber Open. Mountain Home finished second in both high school divisions with the wins going to Jonesboro. The individual winner in the high
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team ended its losing skid by defeating Greenbrier in straight sets on Thursday. The Lady Bombers posted scores of 25-18, 25-23 and 25-17. Carson Schmitz led Mountain Home with 19 kills,
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs stands on the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Arlington, Texas, Aug. 26. Diggs tore the ACL in his left knee during practice Thursday, a
A former nurse at the Baxter County Detention Center has been arrested on felony sexual assault charges involving female inmates. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 39-year-old Samuel J. Sparks of Mountain Home, a Licensed Practical
Milwaukee Brewers’ Victor Caratini (7) is congratulated by teammate Rowdy Tellez (11) after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy
Thursday afternoon, Boone County Sheriff Roy Martin announced the death of an inmate who was currently in custody on felony related offenses. According to the press release, 31-year-old Jerod Lee Miller of Harrison was discovered by jail
ST. LOUIS (AP) Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Tyrone Taylor homered twice and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on Wednesday night to take another step toward their
Thursday will be a busy day for cross country in Mountain Home. The Bomber Open is set to be held on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. In addition to Mountain Home, other schools taking part
Thursday’s high school volleyball schedule includes Mountain Home wrapping up its current home stand by welcoming Greenbrier to Bomber Gymnasium. The junior varsity match begins at 4:30 followed by the varsity match. Elsewhere, Cotter travels to Guy-Perkins,
Thursday’s high school tennis schedule includes Mountain Home will be back on the home courts for an outing with Harrison. Action begins at 3:30 at the Mountain Home Athletic Club on Coley Drive. Elsewhere, Bergman faces Valley
There is junior high football scheduled for Thursday, and two of Mountain Home’s teams will be back at Bomber Stadium to take on West Memphis Wonder. The eighth grade game kicks off at 5 followed by the
Thursday’s fall baseball schedule includes Gainesville playing its opener in the Seymour Wood Bat Classic. The Bulldogs face the host Tigers at 3. Elsewhere, Bakersfield hosts Hartville. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
With COVID cases continuing to increase both locally and across the nation, more people are wanting or needing to get an updated vaccination. In the Twin Lakes Area, the wait is about over. Stephanie Free, the Infection
Local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 30 has placed an emphasis on suicide prevention initiates in recent years with the U.S. Veteran Outreach program and through those efforts the veteran suicide rate has been reduced by 76
Tuesday evening, prior to the Flippin City Council meeting, a public hearing was held to discuss the purchase of the Farmers & Merchants Bank Building for the purpose of expanding municipal offices in an effort to create
On Saturday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office along with the staff of the Yellville-Summit Public Schools will he holding an active shooter training. According to Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander, this event is specifically for law enforcement
The 13th Annual Taste of the Twin Lakes will be held Thursday night at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is Peace, Love and Serenity. All proceeds benefit Serenity Domestic Violence Support and Shelter which help
The Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling Association (AR NICA) returns to Mountain Home for the second race of the season at Clysta Willett Park. An estimated 600 youth mountain bikers and their families from Mountain Home, Bentonville West, Sugarloaf
Thursday night, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting at 6 in the Administration Building Board Room. Items on the agenda include the approval of student transfers; approval to do business
Listen to the September 20 evening update by the Arkansas Now Newsroom: Bentonville man charged with assaulting federal officer during Capitol riot made first court appearance; 2 Marion County residents killed, 1 Searcy County resident injured when
ST. LOUIS (AP) William Contreras homered and Tyrone Taylor scored twice and drove in a run as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee stopped a two-game skid and reduced
Tuesday’s volleyball action saw Greewood sweep Mountain Home at home as they hosted the Bulldogs at Bomber Gymnasium.The Junior Lady Bombers varsity team lost in straight sets as the Lady Bulldogs posted scores of 25-20, 25-21 and
The Mountain Home High School tennis teams had a successful trip to Russellville High School Tuesday. The day ended with the Bombers defeating both Alma and Greenwood in the tri-match with an overall score of 13-3 for
There is cross country on the local Wednesday schedule. Bakersfield and Dora will send their teams to compete in the Van Buren Scenic River Run. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol will host its fundraiser for Special Olympics Missouri next month in the Twin Lakes Area. The eighth-annual Angling for Athletes Benefit Buddy Bass Tournament is scheduled for Oct. 7
On Oct. 7 The 18th Annual Veterans Appreciation and Outreach Picnic hosted by Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 30 will be coming to the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH). Opening ceremonies will begin at 11
Jesse Foster Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Salesville man is accused of breaking into a residence and lunging toward a female while she was holding an infant. Twenty-three-year-old Jesse Foster Jr. has been
After getting complaints from residents about losing thousands of dollars, law enforcement shut down an illegal gambling game at the Stone County Fair in Mountain View last week and arrested the game’s operator. Fifty-two-year-old Donald Patrick Tompkins
Parole has been approved for a woman involved in the murder of an elderly Midway couple and the burning of their home in early November 2015. In August 2016, Mikayla Mynk was sentenced to 20 years in
Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Kick Cancer in the Bass benefit fishing tournament for the Peitz Cancer Support House of Mountain Home. The event will take place Nov. 4 at 7 in the morning
Friday night at 7, the 3rd Annual Ozark County FFA Bull Blast rodeo will be held at the Gainesville Saddle Club Arena. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and kids under 5 are free. All
The Baxter County Budget Committee will hold a meeting Thursday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The committee will discuss 2024 budget requests. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Teen arrested in Pine Bluff fatal shooting; Inmates attempt escape from White County jail; Arkansas unemployment rate rises in August Bryant mayor submits resignation; State trooper retires after performing tactical vehicle intervention in error; Amazon to hire
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Police suspect a 25-year-old man fatally shot a 28-year-old woman before killing himself in Arkansas, authorities said. Officers found two people wounded Sunday in Pine Bluff. A woman was slumped over in
Three area schools sent their golf teams to Cooper’s Hawk Golf Course in Melbourne for the 3A-2 Conference Tournament on Tuesday. Salem won the girls’ title with a team total of 283. Melbourne also clinched a state
Mountain Home was the host for this year’s 5A-West Conference Golf Tournament at Big Creek Golf and Country Club on Tuesday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers both secured state tournament bids. Mountain Home won the boys’ title
Flippin High School boys with the 3A-1 Conference championship plaque (Photo courtesy of Aaron Lindsey) Three area schools sent their golf teams to Diamond Hills Country Club in Diamond City on Monday to compete in the 3A-1
Tuesday afternoon at 2, the City of Mountain Home will open trade packages for the new community and aquatic center. According to Mayor Hillrey Adams, 39 bid packages have been sent out. The bids will be opened
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Mountain Home had mixed results on the gridiron Monday as they hosted Batesville for two football games. Mountain Home took the junior varsity game 33-6. Brantlee Phillips scored on touchdown runs of 30, four and 10 yards,
The Monday morning accident in which a truck collided with a van at the Y in Midway resulted in the deaths of two Marion County residents and injuries to a Searcy County resident. Thirty-nine-year-old Jennifer Watlington of
Mountain Home came away with one win on Monday in Jonesboro as they played Annie Camp for three volleyball matches. The Junior Lady Bombers lost the varsity match in straight sets as the Lady Whirlwind posted scores
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – With his final season
Mountain Home will be among the high school golf teams beginning postseason play on Tuesday, and they’ll be on the home course. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be the host teams of the 5A-West Conference Tournament
Tuesday’s volleyball schedule includes the Mountain Home High School team welcoming Greenwood to Bomber Gymnasium for another 5A-West outing. The junior varsity match begins at 4:30 followed by the varsity match. Elsewhere on the high school level,
Tuesday’s high school tennis schedule includes Mountain Home going to Russellville High School to make up a tri-match with Alma and Greenwood. Action is scheduled to begin at 3:30. Elsewhere, Mountain View plays Bergman and Elkins at
A tip to authorities concerning methaphetamine in an infant’s body resulted a charge being filed against a Searcy County woman. Twenty-four-year-old Alyssa Jacobs of Leslie is facing a felony count of first-degree endangering the welfare of an
Baxter Health has reported its active case count for coronavirus is down slightly from a week prior. Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free states as of Friday, the hospital had 26 positive cases, compared to 29 the week before.
A second person has been arrested for her role in an attack on a Baxter County man in his vehicle. Thirty-eight-year-old Jennifer Elizabeth Foster of Norfork was arrested last week. Her husband, 40-year-old Justin Robert Foster, was
A Marion County man sentenced to 40 years in prison after being found guilty of raping two young girls, one of whom was reported to be his stepdaughter, continues his effort to get a new trial. Defense
The City of Mountain Home will hold a public hearing at 5:30 on Thursday evening, October 5 prior to the City Council Meeting.The purpose of the hearing concerns the implementation of an Arkansas Community and Economic Development
Prior to the Flippin City Council meeting Tuesday night, a public hearing will be held beginning at 5:30. The hearing will be held to discuss the purchasing of the Farmers & Merchants Bank building. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Lakeview City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. In old business, the Council will discuss a street project and hear a 3rd reading of an
Listen to the September 18 evening update by the Arkansas Now Newsroom: An officer with the Little Rock Police Department is facing a drunk driving charge after being found passed out in a parking garage Saturday morning;
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, and the top three in the two eight-man divisions as voted by a
Jurors in Marion County on both the orange and gray panels have been dismissed. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Woman charged in west Little Rock hotel fatal shooting; 2 Lonoke County deputies accused of inappropriate conduct with inmates; Lonoke man accused of murdering infant North Little Rock man faces manslaughter charge from fatal crash; Little Rock
Motorists traveling in the Midway area may experience delays. According to a Baxter County 911 dispatch spokesperson, authorities are working an accident, and Arkansas Highway 5 is down to one lane near the intersection with Arkansas Highway
Kane Archer (Photo courtesy of Rivals) The Greenwood High School quarterback being heavily recruited by Arkansas and other colleges is set to return to action this week after being injured at Mountain Home. Sophomore Kane Archer sat
Monday’s football schedule includes Mountain Home welcoming Batesville to Bomber Stadium for three games. The first of two seventh grade games kick off 5 followed by the junior varsity contest. Elsewhere, Mountain View will be the site
Monday’s volleyball schedule includes Mountain Home sending three junior high teams to Jonesboro to meet Annie Camp. The seventh grade match begins at 4:30 followed by the junior varsity and varsity matches. On the high school level,
The postseason gets underway for the golf teams at three area high schools Monday morning in Diamond City. Flippin, Bergman and Valley Springs will compete in the 3A-1 Conference Tournament at Diamond Hills Country Club. Tee time
Tennis and baseball are included on the local Monday schedule. In high school tennis, Mountain View will be in Fairfield Bay for an outing with Clinton and Heber Springs. In fall baseball, Bakersfield hosts Norwood. WebReadyTM
Tennis and baseball are included on the local Monday schedule. In high school tennis, Mountain View will be in Fairfield Bay for an outing with Clinton and Heber Springs. In fall baseball, Bakersfield hosts Norwood. WebReadyTM Powered
A Searcy County woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident Sunday morning. Eighty-four-year-old Carolyn Griffith of Leslie was pronounced dead at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. According to the Arkansas State Police,
Sheila Bryant and Tyler Burns (Photos courtesy of Izard County Sheriff’s Office) Two Izard County residents are facing numerous charges for break-ins to multiple storage units and a residential shop. Thirty-two-year-old Sheila Bryant and 33-year-old Tyler Burns,
The City of Mountain Home issued 17 business licenses in August, including eight home-based, according to a report from the Building Inspection Manager, Jeannie Anderson.The licenses include: Joel Matos and Alex Jones for Salty Senorita located at
Starting Thursday, the 62nd annual Hootin an Hollarin Festival will take place on the Gainesville Square. The festival will feature bluegrass, county and gospel music as well as contests of all kinds. Throughout the weekend, visitors can
The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 5. Items on the agenda include an update on the bathroom floor project, gym HVAC, FACS renovation and Yelcot key cards.
The Yellville City Council is scheduled to meet Monday evening at 6. Agenda items include a 2023 millage letter to Marion County, an update on the city’s website and Christmas on the Square. The meeting will be
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) tries to throw to tight end Travis Kelce (87) as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Angelo Blackson (center) during the second half of an NFL football game
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott passes against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – CeeDee Lamb went into
St. Louis Cardinals’ Jordan Walker hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Jordan Walker
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Two Arkansas school districts deny some of the state’s claims that they violated Arkansas’ ban on teaching certain things about race and sexuality. The Pulaski County and Lakeside school districts tell the
The Mountain Home High School boys’ cross country team took part in the Southern Stampede Saturday on the campus of Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. The Bombers finished 11th in the Green Division. William Hill was
BYU running back Deion Smith (center) celebrates with teammates Keanu Hill (left) and Kingsley Suamataia after scoring a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Ja’Quez Cross rushed for a career-high 164 yards and two touchdowns, Zak Wallace added 57 yards rushing and a score, and Arkansas State beat Stony Brook 31-7 on Saturday for its first victory
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Cam Miller accounted for four touchdowns and North Dakota State rolled to a 49-31 victory over Central Arkansas on Saturday. Miller was 18-of-19 passing for 200 yards with two touchdowns and had 19
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – BJ Curry broke loose on a 79-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and Arkansas-Pine Bluff held on for a 21-20 victory over Division II-member Miles College on Saturday. Curry finished with
Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber watches his three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Kyle Schwarber
Two Baxter County residents suffered what were termed suspected minor injuries after their vehicle struck a utility pole and caught fire Thursday afternoon. Twenty-two-year-old Trenton King and 23-year-old Destiny White, both of rural Mountain Home, were transported
A report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager, Jeannie Anderson, states 13 building permits were issued in August. A new residential building tops the permits and has been issued to Crownover Construction on behalf
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds travelers they are scheduling a full road closure for Arkansas Highway 177 across Norfork Dam beginning Monday at 6:30 until Thursday at 5 to remove equipment used to perform routine
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is reminding the public to always clean, drain and dry boats and equipment. The release from AGFC states, with the temperatures finally falling, many Arkansans are out on the water
Mountain Home City Limits annual fall clean up will be held the week of Oct. 16 through 20. The fall clean-up, put on by Methvin Sanitation and Waste Connections, is for large items only, and only those
Missouri kicker Harrison Mevis kicks the game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday in Columbia. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Eli Drinkwitz and
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – The Pine Bluff School District has been returned to local control five years after the state took the district over and declared it in fiscal distress. The Arkansas Board of Education on
The Mountain Home High School cross country teams will be in Joplin Saturday morning. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will take part in the Southern Stampede on the campus of Missouri Southern State University. Action begins at
