Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek stands near a poster promoting drought conditions and state aid programs on Jan. 4 at his Capitol office in Jefferson City. Agricultural entities are among several categories of businesses that can receive low-interest
Lamar Johnson, pictured at a law office in Clayton, Mo., Feb. 17, 2023, is now free after spending nearly 28 years in prison for the death of a St. Louis man. Johnson filed a lawsuit on Wednesday,
The Gainesville High School girls’ basketball team was able to dominate its opener in the Cabool Classic Girls Tournament on Wednesday. The Lady Bulldogs routed Koshkonong by a final score of 68-11. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) – Austin Crowley had 25 points in Southern Miss’ 69-66 win against Arkansas State on Wednesday night. Crowley also contributed five rebounds for the Golden Eagles (10-8, 4-2 Sun Belt Conference). Donovan Ivory scored
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks to reporters following an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) Mike McCarthy will get another chance to end a
Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim reports the recap from Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Listen: click to download audio <B>FULL TRANSCRIPT</B> Council met for an hour and 25 minutes with all council members present. City attorney, Ron Kincade
Photo provided by the Arkansas State Police. WEST MEMPHIS — Arkansas State Police (ASP) led a law enforcement contingent earlier this week in a joint operation to help remove wanted and repeat offenders from the streets of
LITTLE ROCK — The Senate Education Committee has begun its review of the adequacy and equity of Arkansas public school funding. According to a press release from the Arkansas Senate, lawmakers conduct the thorough review every two
Marion County jurors on the blue panel will not need to report for duty on Thursday or Friday. The next time blue panel jurors will need to report to the Marion County Courthouse is March 11. All
Methvin Sanitation announced their offices and transfer stations will be closed Wednesday due to inclement weather. Routes will not be running and Methvin states they will pick up double on the customer’s next scheduled day. WebReadyTM Powered
People rally in support of abortion rights July 2, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. A divide between abortion rights activists over whether to include restrictions related to the viability of the fetus on planned state ballot measures
Big Creek Golf and Country Club will have its first tournament of 2024 later this month. The Snowman Open is scheduled for Jan. 27 with the shotgun start set for 11. The cost for the two-person scramble
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Tramon Mark scored a career-high 35 points and his game-winner with 1.1 seconds helped put Arkansas into the SEC win column in frenetic fashion as the Razorbacks beat Texas A&M 78-77 on Tuesday
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Rylan Griffen scored a career-high 21 points, shooting 5 for 7 from 3-point range, and Aaron Estrada also scored 21 as Alabama pulled away late for a 93-75 win over Missouri on Tuesday
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) – Ryan Conwell scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half to help Indiana State defeat Missouri State 88-66 on Tuesday night. Conwell also contributed five rebounds for the Sycamores (15-3,
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is rescheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam due to the weather. The closure will begin Jan. 18 at 7 in the morning until 5 on
A Baxter county woman has been arrested for receiving unemployment benefits while she was still working. Fifty-nine-year-old Linda Gladys Sadowski of rural Mountain Home was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center Saturday after authorities in Wisconsin
A man arrested on charges stemming from a somewhat strange set of circumstances appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday.Fifty-two-year-old Trevior Henley, who listed an address along Highway 5 South when arrested, pled guilty to charges against
The Twin Lakes Community Foundation recently announced nonprofits in Baxter, Marion, Fulton and Izard counties may now apply online for Giving Tree Grants. Applications must be submitted by February 15. Grants typically range from $500 to $2000
photo: members of the Beyond the Book club dive into a new book using the library’s Book Club in a Bag program The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County has announced a refreshed selection of books
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include a resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase
An area lawyer has been reappointed to the Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association Board of Directors. David Ethredge will serve this year as the secretary/treasurer. Ethredge is the 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney. The district includes Baxter, Marion,
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) – An inmate has died following an apparent fight with another inmate at a federal prison in western Indiana, officials said. The Federal Bureau of Prisons said inmate Mario Waters, 35, was found
Nine boil water orders have been issued in parts of Stone, Searcy and Izard counties. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the orders have been issued in Stone County for the West Stone County Water Association
Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas’ former governor, suspended his campaign for president on Tuesday — a day after finishing sixth in the Iowa Republican caucuses.According to Arkansas Advocate, Hutchinson, who began his long-shot campaign right after leaving the Governor’s
Republicn presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson speakes in Des Moines, Iowa, July 28, 2023. Hutchinson is dropping out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination after finishing sixth in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses. The
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The Gassville City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 in the Community Center.Items on the agenda include a resolution to approve the 2024 operating budget; a resolution to reconcile the income and expenses
Ken Grayham called in the KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News to speak with Kim Szecsi about the local road conditions following recent winter weather.
Missouri is set for another road trip on Tuesday. The Tigers, yet to have an SEC win, will be in Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama. Mizzou is currently 8-8 overall and 0-3 in the league. The Tigers
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will return to the home floor as they seek their first conference win of the season. The Hogs are set to welcome Texas A&M to Fayetteville. Arkansas is currently 9-7 on the
Weather permitting, high school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule. After being pushed back a day, Bakersfield is scheduled for its opener in the Houston Community Foundation Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament. The top-seeded Lions face Koshkonong
A Calico Rock man has been arrested after Homeland Security contacted local law enforcement with information about him receiving large amounts of suspected illegal pharmaceuticals via international packages. Arrested following the investigation is 55-year-old Wayne Anthony Post
A woman charged with being almost $27,000 behind in child support payments appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and pled guilty to the charges against her.Thirty-one-year-old Sarah Snurr, who has listed several addresses on court documents,
After being voted down in 2020 and 2022, Ozark County Commissioners are hoping the third time will be the charm as they are once again asking voters to approve an internet use tax. Approving the measure would
Ten building permits were issued in December according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. A new residential building tops the report with the permit being issued to Mize Construction
UPDATE: The Norfork City Council will not meet Tuesday night due to the weather. The Norfork City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6:30 in Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include discussion
The Lakeview City Council will meet Tuesday night at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. Items on the agenda include the council to affirm administration expenses for 2024; discussion of a resolution for salary and wages
The Cotter Public Schools Board of Education has been moved to Thursday night at 7. Items on the agenda include discussion of the extra duty pay schedule; monthly academic report for January; extending the lease agreement for
Progress continues on clearing area roadways after Sunday’s snowfall, but more work needs to be done before crews are finished, and the current forecast will not help matters. Mountain Home Director of Planning and Engineering Arnold Knox
The wintry mix has moved away from the Twin Lakes Area, but unfortunately, the frigid temperatures have not. A wind chill advisory remains in effect for the entire area through noon Tuesday. At KTLO, Classic Hits and
Marion County jurors on the blue panel will not need to report for duty on Tuesday. However, blue panel jurors will need to report to the Marion County Courthouse on Wednesday morning at 9, weather permitting. All
Registration for Night Flight, a second-chance diploma program, at Mountain Home Public Schools Guy Berry College & Career Academy (GBCCA) is now open for the Spring 2024 semester. Due to inclement weather, the second day of registration
Baxter Health Vice President of Ancillary Services Anthony Reed stopped by KTLO to discuss the new emergency room expansion project at Baxter Health.
Following Sunday’s wintry mix, there is snow on the area roadways. Crews are working to get roads cleared as soon as possible, and since the snow was drier than most, a lot of progress has been made.
The combination of cold temperatures and a wintry mix led to one record being broken and another tied for Jan. 15. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service
Image courtesy of National Weather Service The chances for a wintry mix are expected to leave the Twin Lakes Area Monday morning, but the frigid temperatures will stick around for a couple more days. A winter weather
The Mountain Home ELKS Lodge #1714 will hold its annual sporting event for area youth this weekend. The local ELKS Hoop Shoot Contest is scheduled for Saturday from 9 to noon on the campus of Pinkston Middle
There is high school basketball on the local Monday schedule as a few area teams are currently set to begin tournament play in Missouri. Bakersfield will enter the Houston Community Foundation Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament as the
While several closures have been announced for Monday in the Twin Lakes Area due to the winter weather, others were already scheduled for another reason. Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and a number of entities
A 43-year-old man scheduled to go on trial this week entered a guilty plea to his drug-related charges instead and was sentenced to four years probation. Tommy Joe Sanford of Flippin pled guilty to possessing marijuana and
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show November’s unemployment rates north central Arkansas increased while southern Missouri counties saw a decline when compared October.
The City of Mountain Home issued six business licenses in December, including four home-based, according to a report from the Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. The licenses include: Jeannette Shockey for Flaky Duo Bakery Cafe located at
The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 5 in the cafeteria. Items on the agenda include an update on the gym’s air conditioning unity; painting project update; a presentation
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ARLINGTON, Texas
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (14-5, 2-2 SEC) overcame a slow start to defeat Alabama (15-4, 2-2 SEC), 77-59. Down 12-2 in the beginning of the game, Arkansas turned the tide, outscoring Alabama 47-27
Brent Williams (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) Provost Terry Martin has appointed Brent D. Williams as dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, effective Feb. 1, 2024. Williams has served as the interim dean
The Arkansas State Broadband Office is actively seeking public feedback on the draft of its Digital Skills and Opportunity Plan. Data from over 12,000 survey responses, 32 focus groups and in person visits to all 75 Arkansas
A Fayetteville man is facing negligent homicide, felony fleeing and other traffic violations after he caused a collision that resulted in the death of an innocent civilian. This comes after an Arkansas State Police trooper initiated a
The Twin Lakes Area is already experiencing the frigid temperatures with the low getting to 1 degree at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home. The
Anyone needing information on warming centers during this period of frigid temperatures and possible winter precipitation can access an online tool to find a shelter. The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management has an online map to show
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is activating the Arkansas National Guard winter weather support teams to assist the Arkansas State Police during this period. State Police Troop I, headquartered in Harrison, will be among those supported by the
Two Pontiac residents were transported by ambulance to Baxter Health following a one-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Ozark County. Thirty-two-year-old Katherine Pine was seriously injured, and an unidentified six-year-old female suffered moderate injuries. According to the Missouri
During cold weather, it is common to search for warmth using auxiliary sources of heat. Mountain Home Fire Marshal Shawn Lofton spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to discuss tips on how to keep
A Marion County man who used a former housemate’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card draining almost $900 from the victim’s account pled guilty to charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-two-year-old
FNBC Bank recently announced the promotion of Ryan Howard and Kyle Davidson to Regional Market Presidents. These roles were newly created to streamline leadership and oversight of the bank’s branch network as the band continues to expand
Ozarka College recently announced their Employee of the Quarter as April Killian of Calico Rock. Killian is the Director of Development at Ozarka College. Killian is responsible for coordinating Ozarka College Foundation events, building and maintaining relationships
The South Central Ozark Council of Governments is offering a low interest water well drilling loan program for eligible homeowners needing water wells within its 7-county region which includes Ozark, Douglas and Howell counties. Eligibility and information
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams had mixed results on Saturday as they played a pair of makeup games at Van Buren. The Lady Bombers began by topping the Lady Pointers 55-39. After a close first
Two area high school girls’ basketball teams squared off Saturday in the championship game of the Kell Classic at Swifton. It ended with Izard County falling to Mammoth Spring 71-40. Brynn Washam was the Lady Bears’ top
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated
HOUSTON (AP) – Kylen Milton had 20 points in Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s 70-67 win over Texas Southern on Saturday night. Jonathan Cisse made a jumper to pull Texas Southern to 69-67 with four seconds left. Kaine McColley split
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) – N.J. Benson’s 22 points helped Missouri State defeat Evansville 74-64 on Saturday night. Benson also had 13 rebounds and three blocks for the Bears (10-7, 2-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Alston Mason scored 18
The Mountain Home High School swim teams competed in a meet at Batesville on Saturday. The Bombers finished third on the boys’ side. The host Pioneers got the win, and Searcy was second. Caleb Due ended up
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Reserve Riley Kugel scored 20 points to lead five in double figures, and Florida routed Arkansas 90-68 on Saturday to end a three-game losing streak against the Razorbacks. Tyrese Samuel scored 17 points
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Hosana Kitenge had 25 points in Louisiana’s 84-77 win against Arkansas State on Saturday night. Kitenge also contributed seven rebounds for the Ragin’ Cajuns (9-8, 2-3 Sun Belt Conference). Kobe Julien was 8
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) – Jacob Crews’ 35 points led UT Martin over Little Rock 77-72 on Saturday night. Crews also added seven rebounds for the Skyhawks (10-8, 3-2 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Sears scored 14 points while
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Carl Daughtery Jr.’s 17 points helped Central Arkansas hold off Bellarmine 59-57 on Saturday night. Daughtery also had five rebounds for the Bears (6-13, 2-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Tucker Anderson was 4 of
South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris celebrates a Missouri turnover with the rest of the bench during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Saturday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s professional sports teams announced Friday that they have launched an initiative petition drive to put the legalization of sports betting on the November ballot. The initiative is an attempt to sidestep
Saturday’s high school basketball schedule includes makeup games for Mountain Home. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will have their first road test of the conference slate as they meet Van Buren. Mountain Home’s girls are currently in
Mountain Home High School has wrestling and swimming scheduled for Saturday morning. The Bomber boys’ wrestling team is slated to compete in the Searcy Duals. Action at Lion Arena will get underway at 10. The Mountain Home
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will be on the road for a matchup of teams looking for their first conference win of the season. The Hogs will be in Gainesville Saturday to meet Florida. Arkansas is currently
Missouri will try for its first conference win as they will be back in front of the home crowd on Saturday. The Tigers are set to host South Carolina. Mizzou is currently 8-7 overall and 0-2 in
Image courtesy of National Weather Service Temperatures are expected to turn even more frigid starting Saturday night, and that’s expected to be followed by wintry precipitation on Sunday. A wind chill advisory will be in effect for
With frigid conditions expected this weekend, numerous energy companies serving the Twin Lakes Area are working to get prepared. Black Hills Energy representatives believe the company is ready for the colder weather, but they have also been
A Mountain Home man had his credit cards stolen and used by an in-home health care worker. Mountain Home police have arrested 32-year-old Whitney Elizabeth House of Flippin in connection with the theft. According to the probable
The drug sale case of Amanda Lynn George of Mountain Home was continued for the 15th time Thursday.According to court records, the continuances have come mainly at the request of lawyers from the Public Defender’s Office who
Entergy Arkansas Customer Service Manager Mark Martin states their team has been monitoring the incoming winter weather for days and they have crews in place if they are needed in case of downed power lines. Martin spoke
White River Valley Electric Cooperative (WRVEC) announced Thursday they are asking its members to “Beat the Peak” beginning Sunday at noon until Wednesday at 9 in the morning. According to Vice President and Chief Growth Officer Cassie
The Salem High School basketball teams were able to sweep Hoxie on Friday. The Lady Greyhounds invoked the mercy rule as they routed the Lady Mustangs 84-25. Salem also won the boys’ game over Hoxie 72-62. Melbourne
The Twin Lakes Area is in the early part of a run of frigid temperatures to be followed by another wintry mix at the end of the weekend. North central Arkansas will be under a wind chill
This story was updated at 8:17 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2024 with comments from the governor’s office. Arkansas’ prison oversight board on Wednesday fired Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri – a week after a judge ruled that Gov.
Hope, Ark. (Jan. 11, 2024) — Hope Baking Company is investing more than $37 million to expand its food manufacturing facility in Hope. The expansion is expected to create 266 new jobs over two years. According to
The Twin Lakes area is bracing for sub zero temperatures as an Arctic air mass moves in over the weekend with snow totals forcasted between 2 to 4 inches with more snow possible in higher terrains. Meterologist
Thursday saw local basketball teams in action with Mountain Home’s junior teams on the road at Marion. Marion got the best of the 8th grade boys team with a final socre of 30-18. Tanner Alkire led in
The Arkansas Activities Association has announced its winning bids for several of this year’s postseason tournaments, and five area schools are on the list. In basketball, Izard County has been awarded the Class 2A Central Regional Tournament
The Mountain Home High School girls’ wrestling team’s event for Friday has been canceled. The Lady Bombers were scheduled to compete in the Lady Lions Invitational at Searcy. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home High School basketball games have been postponed for Friday at Van Buren. Currently, the games have been rescheduled for Saturday at a time to be determined. Other postponements include Flippin hosting West Fork and
A man involved in helping a runaway teen leave town pled guilty to reduced charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-year-old Gabriel Stephen Gray, who has listed a Yellville address, pled
With the incoming winter weather, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative CEO Mel Coleman states the system is in good shape, but says they are watching the winter weather in surrounding states. Coleman spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is rescheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam due to the weather. The closure will begin Jan. 18 at 7 in the morning until 5 on
Due to the weather, the Mountain Home NJROTC Bomber Classic drill competition which was scheduled for this Saturday has been canceled. According to Mountain Home NJROTC Commander Allan Hale, a majority of visiting teams have backed out
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Friday evening at 5:45 in the Election Commission Office located downstairs in the main courthouse. The Commission will discuss the Primary Election and complete a supply inventory. The public is
As frigid temperatures and wind chills move into the Twin Lakes area this weekend, there are some things to keep in mind to prevent water pipes from freezing at home. Chad Dewey of Dewey and Sons Plumbing
Spring sports sign up is going on now for the Mountain Home Park and Recreation’s 2024 spring season. Parents and guardians can sign their kids up for soccer, softball and baseball in person at the LC Sammons
Medical marijuana purchases in Arkansas has seen its largest year for sales since the industry launched in 2019. In 2023, $283 million was sold beating out the previous record in 2022 of $276 million. Over 62,000 pounds
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals and outfielder Dylan Carlson agreed to a $2.35 million contract Thursday to avoid arbitration, though the club could not reach a deal with versatile Tommy Edman and will exchange
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public of an ongoing homicide investigation. According to a release from Sheriff Jacob Smith, on January 8 deputies responded to a 911 call at the 100 block of Seminole
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office recommended that the state move from two concealed carry licensing processes to one. The recommendation was presented yesterday during a meeting of the Game and Fish State Police Subcommittee of the
State police are investigating an officer involved shooting that left a 26-year-old man dead. This comes after officers responded to a disturbance on West Jefferson Avenue in Jonesboro on Tuesday. Now, reports indicate an officer confronted the
A Little Rock teen accused in multiple deadly shootings will spend decades in prison. On Tuesday, 19-year-old Freddrick Jackson plead guilty to four counts of first degree murder and was sentenced to 50 years in state prison.
Basketball makes up much of the local Thursday schedule as four of Mountain Home’s junior high teams will be on the road for an outing with Marion. The eighth grade games begin at 4 followed by the
The Mountain View High School boys’ wrestling team will be on the road Thursday. The Yellowjackets will go to Beebe for an outing with the Badgers, Batesville and Jonesboro. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Mountain Home woman who fought police officers after being told she was to be arrested entered a plea to the charges against her during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-two-year-old Lisa Janine Jason
In July, Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant chain founded in Fayetteville, was announced it was coming to Mountain Home. Chris Harlin, CEO and owner of Century Bank of the Ozarks, has been in contact with Scott Davis,
The Viola Public Schools Board of Education has announced the search for a new Superintendent has begun. In a meeting Monday night, the Viola School Board stated they would not be renewing the contract of current Superintendent
photo courtesy of the Art Odyssey The Art Odyssey, an annual self guided tour showcasing local Ozark artists’ studios, is inviting artists to apply for the 13th annual tour for 2024. Artists are encouraged to have their
Mountain Home High School (MHHS) NJROTC Cadet Lieutenant Commander Makaela Broad received the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Outstanding Achievement in the Reserve Officer Training Corps. The award was presented to Cadet Broad last Thursday by
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual youth trap-shooting competitions may be five months away, but it’s time for coaches to get their teams together and register to be a part of the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports
A tri-match was held Wednesday at Driftwood Lanes for the high school bowling teams from Mountain Home, Norfork and Calico Rock. The Bombers won the boys’ match with 2,272 pins, the Panthers finished second at 2,006, and
The Bakersfield High School boys’ basketball team is one win away from capturing the championship of the Seymour Bank Winter Classic. The Lions squeaked by Aurora in Wednesday’s semifinals by a score of 67-66. Three area high
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) – Justin Hill scored 19 points, Noah Thomasson added 15 and Georgia never trailed in a 76-66 victory over Arkansas on Wednesday night for its 10th straight win. Georgia, which is 10-0 at Stegeman
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Jacobi Wood scored 19 points as Murray State beat Missouri State 77-53 on Wednesday night. Wood also added five rebounds and five assists for the Racers (7-9, 4-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Quincy Anderson
A lawsuit filed this week against the Saline County Rehabilitation Center claims juvenile patients were subjected to sexual assault and abuse for decades. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday against Timber Ridge NeuroRestorative, also known as Timber Ridge
Arkansas’s Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected this week a ballot proposal with the popular name Educational Rights Amendment 2024. The amendment was by a group focused on placing educational reforms on the November election ballot. Griffin cited
The state’s Department of Finance and Administration reports that Arkansas medical marijuana sales set a new record in 2023. The number of Arkansans with active marijuana patient cards rose by 8.4 percent. Medical marijuana sales totaled $283
The St. Louis Cardinals is giving fans throughout six states, including Arkansas and Missouri, an opportunity to meet a selection of current players, minor league prospects, alumni and team broadcasters. The franchise is running its annual Cardinals
The Norfork High School basketball teams had mixed results on Tuesday as they went to Greers Ferry to take on West Side. The Lady Panthers had an easy win over the Lady Eagles 57-35. The boys’ game
Registration for Night Flight, a second-chance diploma program, at Mountain Home Public Schools Guy Berry College & Career Academy (GBCCA) is now open for the Spring 2024 semester. Night Flight allows young people ages 18-21 who have
Wednesday’s high school basketball schedule will feature a few area teams in tournament play. Two boys’ teams will play their second games in the Seymour Bank Winter Classic. Bakersfield faces Aurora in the semifinals at 5:30, and
Wednesday’s high school bowling schedule includes Mountain Home taking on Norfork and Calico Rock at Driftwood Lanes. Action begins at 3:30. Elsewhere, Flippin meets Izard County at Frontier Lanes in Ash Flat. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will have its first conference road game of the season on Wednesday. The Hogs will be in Athens to meet Georgia. Arkansas is currently 9-5 on the season and 0-1 in the
A person who broke into a man’s residence and ran into the armed homeowner who held the intruder at gunpoint until law officers arrived made an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-nine-year-old Braydan Anthony Sisk
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam next Tuesday morning at 7 until 5 on Jan. 18, to deploy and remove equipment used to perform
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.60 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in the state. Prices in Arkansas are 11.1 cents per gallon
The Baxter County Election Commissioners will hold a public meeting Thursday morning at 9 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced Friday it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 15. The waiver
Baxter County Circuit Court’s Group B jury panel will not need to report for duty on Wednesday. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says jurors in the group will need to report Thursday morning at 9
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams wrapped up their six-game home stand by sweeping Harrison on Tuesday, though the boys needed an extra period to do it. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download
The Mountain Home High School swim teams were able to win Tuesday’s meet at Pocahontas. The Bombers and Lady Bombers topped the host school, Jonesboro, Valley View and Jonesboro Westside. Caleb Due, Zoe Casey, Peeka Traver, Izaiah
Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham shoots in the middle of the Missouri defense during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday in Lexington, Ky. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – Rob Dillingham scored
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Beginning Wednesday, the Mountain Home Street Department will have Cedar Street, between Russell Street and Redbud Street, closed to thru traffic. According to Arnold Knox, Director of Planning and Engineering, the project will take approximately two months
Heavy rains Monday have caused the previous rain record for January 9 to be broken. The previous record set for the day in 1987 was 1.27 inches of rain. Tuesday morning a new record total of 1.46
The Valley Springs High School bowling teams will be back in Harrison on Tuesday. The Tigers and Lady Tigers are set to meet Lincoln at Oddball Social. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
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High school basketball makes up much of the local Tuesday schedule and includes a renewal of one of the state’s oldest rivalries. Mountain Home wraps up its six-game home stand as they meet Harrison. Mountain Home’s girls
The shooting of a Maine homicide suspect by a Boone County deputy has been ruled justified. Boone County Sheriff Roy Martin says after the Arkansas State Police’s investigation into the incident, the 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s
Three inmates in the Fulton County Detention Center have picked up additional charges after they tried to start a fire inside the jail. Picking up the charges for the incident last month are Steven Hamilton, Edward Hoyer
Joel Garner (Photo courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) A man is in the Douglas County Jail facing 29 felonies following an investigation into a child sexual abuse case. The charges 55-year-old Joel Garner is facing include
Over the last few days, a cluster of minor earthquakes have been reported in Marion County. All seven occurred in the same vicinity south and southeast of Peel near Bull Shoals Lake. The cluster began with three
Director of the Marion County Library, Dana Scott, has served in her role for nearly seven years and has been a librarian for 17 years. The Marion County Library Board of Trustees approved for Scott to receive
Saturday morning at 8, the Mountain Home NJROTC Bomber Squadron will host the first annual Bomber Classic drill competition at the Mountain Home Junior High campus. Seven JROTC units from across Arkansas and surrounding states, including Navy,
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include discussion to amend sign ordinance 2010-02; discussion of an ordinance regarding the mayor’s salary;
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams were able to beat Harrison Monday at Driftwood Lanes. The Bombers took the boys’ match over the Goblins 10-3. Easton Broome led Mountain Home with a 226 and a 182.
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – CJ Hines’ 21 points helped Alabama State defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 83-72 on Monday night. Hines had five assists for the Hornets (7-8, 2-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Sean Smith scored 14 points, shooting
Baxter County Circuit Court’s Group B jury panel will not need to report for duty on Tuesday. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says jurors in the group will need to report Wednesday morning at 9
At approximately 6:39 p.m. on Sunday, the Forrest City Police Department (FCPD) advised the Arkansas State Police (ASP) they were in pursuit of two robbery suspects. While traveling on Interstate 40 East, the suspect’s vehicle reached triple-digit
Arkansas Sports Media High School Girls Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school girls basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by
Images courtesy of National Weather Service Another possibility of winter weather moves into portions of the Twin Lakes Area on Tuesday. A winter weather advisory will be in effect for Boone and Newton counties in north central
Arkansas Sports Media High School Boys Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school boys basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Statewide Squirrel Hunting Challenge returns this week. Teams hunt from noon on Friday, January 12th, through noon on Saturday, January 13th, during legal shooting hours to harvest the three largest
Chaim Bloom (Photo courtesy of Major League Baseball) ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals hired Chaim Bloom as an adviser to John Mozeliak, their president of baseball operations, on Monday after the longtime front-office executive
Larry Babin Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) The death of a Baxter County Detention Center inmate is being investigated by the sheriff’s office and the Arkansas State Police. Fifty-one-year-old Larry Charles Babin Jr. of
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said Monday that he and his family are safe after someone called police to
The All-Arkansas Preps teams have been announced from the previous high school football season by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Two area sophomores were named to the underclassmen team. Mountain Home’s Barrett Miller was selected as one of the
Basketball makes up much of the local Monday schedule and includes three Mountain Home junior high teams in front of the home crowd as Douglas MacArthur comes in from Jonesboro. The eighth grade boys’ game tips off
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams will return to action on Monday as they take on Harrison at Driftwood Lanes. The start time is scheduled for 3:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Brandon Terrell (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man is accused of stealing items from a local welding business and selling them during a two-month period. Twenty-seven-year-old Brandon Terrell is facing a felony
An Ozark County man has been arrested for physically assaulting a woman, holding her against her will, breaking her phone and stealing her gun after she broke up with him. The victim told law enforcement she broke
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative has contracted with Osmose to inspect electric poles in select areas of Baxter and Izard counties. Members may see Osmose employees in and around the areas of Mountain Home, Norfork, Salesville, Lakeview, Franklin,
The annual Empty Bowls to Feed the Hungry event put on by the Mountain Home High School will take place Feb. 15. The event will take place in the MHHS cafeteria from 4 to 6 that afternoon.
The Fulton County Fair Association is now offering a scholarship for graduating seniors. Applicants must be graduating seniors in Fulton County who have participated in county, district or state fairs as an exhibitor or have donated community
The Salesville City Council will hold its first meeting of 2024 Monday night at 6 at Salesville City Hall. Items on the agenda include the 2023 financial report, a final reading of ordinance number 23-04; discussion of
The Yellville-Summit Public Schools Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting Monday night at 5:30 in the high school cafeteria. The Board will hear presentations from Ms. Cole to recognize the Jazz Band; a presentation
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams competed in the Conway Invitational over the weekend. The Bomber boys won the tournament on Saturday, and Mountain Home’s girls finished fifth on Friday. In the boys’ event, the Bombers
Kansas City Chiefs Mike Edwards picks up a fumble before running it back for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo courtesy of
Dallas Cowboys quarter Dak Prescott throwing the ball over Washington Commanders defensive end Jalen Harris looks on during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday in Landover, Md. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LANDOVER, Md.
FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (13-4, 1-1 SEC) pushed Thursday’s loss to the side, as the Hogs cruised past Georgia (10-5, 1-1 SEC) in wire-to-wire fashion, 83-43. The 40-point victory in Arkansas’ first SEC win
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Several lottery players claimed big prizes at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center on Jan. 3. Alexander resident Kimala Wallace recently won a $200,000 lottery prize on the $10 $200,000 Bankroll instant
On Thursday, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected the Arkansans for Limited Government Committee’s second version of proposed ballot language for a constitutional amendment that would overhaul the state’s restrictive abortion law. Arkansas current law bans abortions
Four minor earthquakes have again been reported in Marion County within a nine-hour period Sunday morning. All four were located near the Missouri state line southeast of Peel, near Bull Shoals Lake, similar to where three quakes
The Mountain Home seventh grade boys’ basketball team finished as the runners-up of Saturday’s tournament at Cave City. The Seventh Grade Bombers began the day by beating up Batesville Black 39-12. Mountain Home followed by topping the
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) – Tucker Anderson had 24 points in Central Arkansas’ 84-81 victory against North Alabama on Saturday night in an Atlantic Sun Conference opener. Anderson was 7-of-13 shooting, including 5 for 7 from 3-point range,
Image courtesy of National Weather Service Another possibility of a wintry mix returns to the Twin Lakes Area on Tuesday. Meteorologist Thomas Jones from the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock says a storm system
Officials from the City of Flippin have announced City Hall and the Water Department has moved to their new location.Both offices are now located at 203 North 1st Street, the old Farmers and Merchants Bank. Officials state
Jeremy McDonald (Photo courtesy of Boone County Sheriff’s Office) A Harrison man is facing a felony count of failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Forty-six-year-old Jeremy McDonald has been in the Boone County Jail and
Next weekend, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s statewide squirrel-hunting celebration returns for the third year. The Big Squirrel Challenge is a statewide event with 12 locations for hunters to weigh in their squirrels and win a
FNBC Bank has announced a significant leadership promotion as part of a long-term succession planning initiative. Chad Hudson has been promoted to FNBC President as of Jan. 1, becoming the bank’s 11th president and only the 4th
Baxter County Jurors in Group B will not need to report for duty Monday morning. According to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors will need to report Tuesday morning at 9. Jurors will report to
Four area high school basketball teams went to Swifton on Saturday to play their openers in the Kell Classic. Calico Rock’s girls were one and done in the tournament. The Lady Pirates fell to Pocahontas by a
Auburn guard Aden Holloway drives past Arkansas guard Tramon Mark on a fast break during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Chad
Missouri’s Noah Carter falls after battling Georgia’s Silas Demary Jr. for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Russel
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Dyondre Dominguez’s 16 points and 11 rebounds helped Arkansas State defeat Old Dominion 90-75 on Saturday night. Avery Felts scored 15 points on five 3-pointers and added five rebounds for the Red Wolves
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Omari Peek-Green scored 21 points and Lorenzo Downey had a block in the final seconds as Alabama A&M beat UAPB 63-62 on Saturday night. Peek-Green had six rebounds for the Bulldogs (2-12,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Tiger Booker scored 31 points and his four free throws in the final seconds sealed Eastern Illinois; 90-88 win over Little Rock on Saturday night. Booker had four steals for the Panthers
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – Connor Hickman’s 25 points helped Bradley defeat Missouri State 86-60 on Saturday night. Hickman also contributed six rebounds for the Braves (10-5, 2-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Darius Hannah scored 19 points and added
An Ozark County child suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Gainesville. The unidentified six-year-old from Wasola was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
A former resident of Northview Village Nursing Home walks in an alley just north of Kingshighway Boulevard and Natural Bridge Avenue Dec. 19, four days after the nursing home abruptly closed. On Wednesday, a St. Louis Police
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) questions witnesses during a hearing of a special House committee dedicated to countering China, on Capitol Hill Feb. 28, 2023, in Washington. Luetkemeyer will not seek reelection, though his departure in what is
The Mountain Home High School boys’ wrestling team will spend the weekend on the road. The Bombers are set to compete in the Conway Invitational Saturday morning at 9. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Basketball makes up much of the local Saturday schedule and includes Mountain Home’s seventh grade teams back on the road. The Seventh Grade Bombers and Lady Bombers will compete in a tournament at Cave City. On the
Saturday marks the start of SEC play for the Arkansas Razorback basketball team. The Hogs will wrap up their current home stand by welcoming 25th-ranked Auburn to Fayetteville. Arkansas is currently 9-4 on the season. The Razorbacks
Missouri will begin its SEC slate in front of the home crowd. The Tigers are set to face Georgia Saturday in Columbia. Mizzou is currently 8-5 on the year. The Tigers beat up on UCA last weekend.
Blake Baker (Photo courtesy of University of Missouri) LSU hired Missouri defensive coordinator Blake Baker to lead its defense Friday and gave him a three-year contract that will pay $2.5 million annually, a person with direct knowledge
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs and Royals said announced Friday that both Kansas City franchises would remain in Jackson County, where Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums are located, if voters there approve the extension of an
The Twin Lakes Area ended up with mixed precipitation on Friday. The snow was measurable in some areas more than in others. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather
Deputy Freddie Long (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) An Ozark County deputy was one of three West Plains residents injured in a two-vehicle accident early Friday afternoon in Howell County. Seventy-three-year-old Reserve Deputy Freddie Long
More details have been released about a house fire last month that was set intentionally by a man upset with his roommate. Facing several charges for the incident, which also included torturing and killing his roommate’s cat,
Photo: Callen Briggs pictured with his parents, Kelsey and Bradley, photo provided by Baxter Health The Baxter Health Women and Newborn Care Center welcomed the first baby of 2024 on Jan. 1 at 1:07 in the afternoon.
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams were able to begin 5A-West action on Friday by sweeping Siloam Springs at the Hangar. The Lady Bombers dominated the first game of the doubleheader as they routed the Lady
The Flippin High School basketball teams went on the road Friday and picked up a sweep at Green Forest. The Bobcats breezed past the Tigers in the boys’ game 66-45. Flippin also won the girls’ contest 51-35.
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Richie Palacios in an attempt to fortify their bullpen, which was a major contributor to a disappointing
Three minor earthquakes have been reported in Marion County in just over a 12-hour period. All three were located near the Missouri state line just south of the Peel community, near Bull Shoals Lake. The area is
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Late Thursday afternoon, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Patricia James ruled the Arkansas Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri must serve the Board of Corrections, not Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Board Chairman Benny Magness spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and
Funeral arrangements for 91-year-old William Franklin Straka of Norfork are pending at Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. William Franklin Straka died Thursday in Mountain Home. Click here to visit the Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation
Funeral arrangements for 95-year-old William DiGiacomo of Mountain Home are pending at Conner Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center. William DiGiacomo died Friday in Mountain Home. Click here to visit the Conner Family Funeral Home and Cremation
High school basketball makes up much of the local Friday schedule, and for Mountain Home, this marks the beginning of the portion of the year that counts toward postseason implications. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will start
The Mountain Home High School girls’ wrestling team will return to the road on Friday as they compete in the Conway Invitational. Action gets underway at 4.
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Dyondre Dominguez scored 26 points as Arkansas State beat Georgia Southern 109-83 on Thursday night. Dominguez had 12 rebounds for the Red Wolves (5-9, 1-1 Sun Belt Conference). Taryn Todd scored 20 points
The Mountain Home junior high basketball teams where on the road Thursday and mixed results to West Memphis Wonder. The junior high junior varsity girls team saw a win with a final score of 16-6. Their record
As the Twin Lakes Area moves further into the winter season, the Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) has released information regarding inclement weather days. According to Superintendent Allyson Dewey, the district will do its best to make
A 35-year-old woman has been arrested after physically and verbally abusing a 12-year-old girl who was able to away from her, and then broke into the house trying to get to her again. Facing multiple charges from
The Mountain Home City Council met Thursday night with a short agenda. In the first order of business, the Council approved a resolution setting forth the procedure of meetings for 2024. This is a resolution which needs
On Friday, Levi Woods, who currently serves as President of the Norfork Public Schools Board of Education in Position 2, filed a declaratory judgment against Baxter County Circuit Clerk, Canda Reese. In his petition, Woods stated he
The 2023 Coulter Celebration of Lights held on the campus of Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH) saw a record turnout and it’s highest amount of donations gathered since the festival began three years ago. Mollie Morgan,
For nearly two decades, an organization has been dedicated to making life better for the people of the local area. The Twin Lakes Community Foundation accomplishes its goal by establishing endowments granting funds to aid in resolving
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A decade-old cold case centered on a Navy veteran who disappeared without a trace in rural Missouri is hot again after an amateur sleuth and YouTube creator’s help led police to unidentified
Calico Rock’s boys basketball team was one and done on the opening night of the Kell Classic in Swifton. The Pirates fell to Melobourne with a final score of 69-35. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) Bowen Born scored 21 points in Northern Iowa’s 64-62 victory against Missouri State on Wednesday night. Born made a layup and a 3-pointer during a 5-0 surge that gave Northern Iowa a 63-59
Basketball makes up the local Thursday schedule and includes three of Mountain Home’s junior high teams back on the road for an outing with West Memphis Wonder. The eighth grade girls’ game tips off at 5 followed
A Marion County man is facing multiple charges for inappropriately touching a teenage girl last year. The Flippin man, 46-year-old Jeremy Earl Cox, was arrested Dec. 23. According to the probable cause affidavit, Cox inappropriately touched the
An arrest has been made in connection with a motorcycle accident last summer that killed a Mountain Home woman. The driver of the motorcycle, Joe Allen Deen of Mountain Home who is now 55-years-old, has been charged
Baxter Health announced Wednesday, effective immediately, they will be offering a 15% discount on all outstanding hospital accounts, if they are paid in full before April 30. This offer applies to all patients and employees of the
The Friends of the Baxter County Library have released the 2024 Friends of the Library Scholarship application. This annual scholarship program aims to support and encourage the pursuit of higher education among Baxter County residents. The number
The Baxter County Conservation District is offering a $500 scholarship as part of a statewide education program. According to a release, the scholarship is for a local high school student. The student will receive the district scholarship
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday night at 6 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building for their first meeting of 2024. In an updated agenda released Wednesday afternoon, the council will discuss a
Photo: Calvin Czeschin’s painting in the Baxter Health main lobby Calvin Czeschin, telecommunications pioneer in the Twin Lakes Area, businessman and major community supporter has died. He was born December 8, 1935, outside of Warrensburg, Missouri. The
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday that Arkansas has joined the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer. This program will assist families with children who qualify for the National School Lunch Program. The program launches this year and will
A suspect killed in an officer involved shooting on New Year’s Day has been identified by Arkansas State Police as 35-year-old Aaron T. Watson of Hot Springs. He died after leading law enforcement on a high
Details have been released about a Stone County deputy killed in the line of duty. According to Arkansas State Police, on Tuesday at approximately 4 in the afternoon, Stone County Deputy Justin Smith was fatally wounded while
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s five-month annual legislative session begins Wednesday, and top Republican leaders say passing more laws directed at LBGTQ+ people is not a priority.Republicans spent much of last session crafting two new transgender-related
The number of people imprisoned in Arkansas grew for the second straight year in 2022, despite a decrease in serious crimes over that same period, according to recently released federal data. According to Arkansas Advocate, the prison
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked the federal government Tuesday to rescind a Department of Defense policy regarding abortion that she said led an Arkansas Air National Guard leader to resign. According to Arkansas Advocate, the Department
The start of the new year saw area basketball teams in action Tuesday. Yellville-Summit was able to sweep host Calico Rock in girls and boys action. The Lady Panthers won with a score of 46-31 and the
Basketball makes up the local Wednesday schedule as a few teams will be in tournament play. Two area high school boys’ teams will square off on the first day of the Kell Classic at Swifton. Calico Rock
Details have been released about a murder in Harrison last month and the man who shot his father to death said it was years of physical abuse to his mother and himself that led him to pull
A Searcy County man was killed, and a Hot Spring County man was injured in a two-vehicle crash late Tuesday morning in Marion County. Thirty-nine-year-old Nelson Honeycutt of Cozahome was pronounced dead, and 67-year-old Frederick Ridge of
No one was seriously injured after a high-speed pursuit started in Baxter County and ended in Marion County with an Arkansas State Police vehicle overturning. Nineteen-year-old Randy Ramirez of Yellville is in the Marion County Law Enforcement
The Baxter County Quorum Court met in short session Tuesday night for their first meeting of 2024. At the beginning of the meeting, Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize shared the findings of the 2022 fiscal audit. Mize
The year 2023 had just two days of measurable snowfall, but the first was more than enough to put the Twin Lakes Area above the annual average for a wintry mix. The year also reportedly ended up
Gypsy Rose Blanchard takes the stand during the trial of her ex-boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, Nov. 15, 2018, in Springfield, Mo. Blanchard, the Missouri woman who admitted to convincing her online boyfriend to kill her abusive mother after
A Stone County deputy was fatally shot while on duty late Tuesday afternoon, and a suspect is in custody. The news release from the Arkansas State Police did not disclose the identity of the victim nor the
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Companies from China, Russia and other countries blacklisted by the U.S. no longer can buy land near military sites in Missouri under an order enacted by the state’s governor Tuesday. Republican Gov.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Police in Arkansas say an off-duty officer working security at a Walmart fatally shot a shoplifting suspect who attacked him with a knife on New Year’s Eve. Little Rock police officer Kreshun
The state is spending $55 million to install technology designed to alert both the driver and first responders when a motorist goes the wrong way down an exit ramp. The 161 wrong-way driver detection systems will be
Four people from an Arkansas family have been identified as the victims of a fatal house explosion in Michigan. Authorities say the explosion on Saturday was likely caused by flammable fuel in the air and not a
Photo: Loads of tires sit on trailers at the Davis Rubber Company facility in east Little Rock in December 2022. (John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) A group of tire shops across Arkansas can expect letters from state tax officials
Arkansas Sports Media High School Boys Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school boys basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by
Arkansas Sports Media High School Girls Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school girls basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by
Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson drops back to pass against Florida International during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) Former Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson committed to UCF
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photo courtesy of AP Sports NEW ORLEANS (AP) The remarkable comeback story of Michael Penix Jr. is a victory away from a perfect ending for Washington. Penix passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns, and the
photo courtesy of AP SPORTS PASADENA, Calif. (AP) Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game with a 27-20
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams’ first event of 2024 will be near the Oklahoma line as they compete in a dual competition at Van Buren on Tuesday. Action begins at 3. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
High school basketball makes up much of the local Tuesday schedule. Yellville-Summit travels to Calico Rock, Viola’s boys host Koshkonong, Viola will also send two girls’ teams to Clinton, Salem makes the trip to Newport, the Dora
An Ozark County man was injured Monday afternoon after his 18-wheeler caught fire in Howell County, and he was struck by an exploding tire. Seventy-year-old William Shannon of Theodosia was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in
The holiday period was mainly incident-free for local law enforcement. For the most part, those celebrating Christmas and the new year were able to stay safe on the roadways. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says Christmas was
Shannon Robertson (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) A Fulton County woman already accused of terroristic threatening is facing additional charges after cut a jailer’s finger while she was an inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center. Forty-seven-year-old
December ended up being the second consecutive month with below average rainfall, but 2023 ended up well above average for the entire year. No daily records were broken during the last month of the year. At KTLO,
An online publication claiming to educate the world to better care for the planet and the species occupying it has released an article ranking the eight coldest locations in Arkansas. The list announced by A-Z Animals, based
The Baxter County Quorum Court will hold its first meeting of 2024 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
Matthew Romesburg (Photo courtesy of Greene County Sheriff’s Office) A Missouri motorist is accused of assaulting another driver following an accident and later striking deputies responding the the incident. Thirty-three-year-old Matthew Romesburg of Willard is being held
The Arkansas State Police’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting fatality that occurred at approximately 2 p.m. on Monday. A 35-year-old Hot Springs man died after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit from Benton
An accident early Monday morning resulted in damage to a traffic signal in downtown Mountain Home. The intersection of Main Street and Sixth Street has temporarily been turned into a four-way stop. According to Mountain Home Planning
An Omaha man is facing charges after allegedly selling a cargo trailer he had not made payments on and was repossessed from the new owner. According to the probable cause affidavit, on November 17 the Boone
A number of new laws will go into effect on Jan. 1 according to the Arkansas House of Representatives. According to a release, many of the laws passed in 2023 take effect on Monday. Laws on
For anyone trying to decide how to dispose of a Christmas tree, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is suggesting donating it to improve fish habitat in the local waters. All Corps boat ramps on Bull Shoals
Arkansas State Parks and Missouri State Parks are encouraging the public to get outside on New Years Day and participate in the first day hike tradition. First day hikes are said to focus on healthy habits
Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) watches his 48-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz celebrates the team’s win over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl Friday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri rewarded coach Eliah Drinkwitz a contract extension
FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (12-3) used a strong second half to defeat Incarnate Word (7-4), 67-48 on New Year’s Eve. Arkansas outscored UIW 40-28 in the second half, including a 21-point fourth quarter. Taliah
