MURRAY, Ky. (AP) – Jacob Clark passed for a career-high 431 yards and four touchdowns, Missouri State accumulated a season-high 579 yards of total offense, and the Bears beat Murray State 59-31 on Saturday for their eighth
Flippin High School and Middle School will be holding their annual Veterans Day Remember and Honor Program Monday morning at 8:30 in the Flippin High School gymnasium. The public is invited to join the students and staff
Cotter English Teacher Keri Raycraft (3rd from left) receives $500 for classroom from Arvest Twelve local teachers recently received $500 each from local Arvest Bank representatives to help with the purchase of school supplies. The “We Love
Baxter Health Heart and Vascular Clinic has announced the addition of Blake Throne, APRN, a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Throne joins an experienced team of providers, including Dr. Nestor Arita, Dr. F. Michael Bauer, Dr. Heath J.
Saturday’s workday at the Fairview Cemetery has been canceled. According to a spokesperson, the event was called off due to the rainfall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
There is basketball scheduled for Saturday as the Lead Hill Junior High Invitational gets underway. On the girls’ side, the host Junior Lady Tigers meet Omaha at 11, and Cotter faces Flippin at 1. On the boys’
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team is spending the weekend in the Texas Metroplex for a neutral site game. The 16th-ranked Hogs are set to meet No. 8 Baylor Saturday in the 4PT Dallas Duel. Arkansas is currently
Missouri’s football team will return to the home turf for the first time in three weeks. The Tigers are set to welcome SEC newcomer Oklahoma to Columbia on Saturday. Mizzou is 6-2 on the season and 2-2
Cotter was able to win a pair of girls’ basketball games over Alpena Friday on Homecoming Night. The Lady Warriors got past the Lady Leopards in the senior high game 36-33. Kylee Chastain led Cotter with 17
A man from Mississippi was killed last weekend in a motorcycle crash in Fulton County. The Arkansas State Police say 27-year-old Joshua P. Albers of Perkinston was killed in the crash. According to the crash report, the
Ozark Campground under flood waters as seen from the entrance to the campground (Photo courtesy of National Park Service) The Buffalo National River watershed received several inches of rain earlier this week, causing damage to many roads
In an update to a story KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News aired Friday, 29-year-old Michael Anthony Smith, Jr., has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with seven to serve and 13 suspended in his
Tyler Sutterfield (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A rural Mountain Home man pled guilty to the charges in three criminal cases during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-nine-year-old Tyler Sutterfield was sentenced
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will waive day-use fees for boat launch ramps and swim beaches at its recreation areas nationwide on Monday for Veterans Day, in honor of U.S. military veterans.The fee waiver is
The American Legion Auxiliary Alley White Post 52 will host its first annual “In Remembrance” program this Sunday afternoon at 1, honoring deceased Veterans. For a $10 donation, a bell will be rung in memory of a
Baxter Health will host its second annual craft sale on Nov. 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 19 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. The event will feature 26 booths
The Mountain Home High School football team’s quest for a conference championship and a first round bye in the postseason came up well short. The Bombers, ranked 10th in the state overall and third in Class 6A
The Yellville-Summit High School football team was able to wrap up its season on a winning note. The Panthers defeated Episcopal Collegiate on Senior Night by a final of 35-14. Yellville-Summit concludes the year at 3-7 overall
Jim Wood and Mike Gorton were able to win the inaugural Shop with a Cop Two-Man Scramble Friday at Big Creek Country Club. Wood and Gorton took the tiebreaker over Seth Sullivant and Brandon Maple after both
Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (3) gets past Arkansas State guard Avery Felts (10) for a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) TUSCALOOSA,
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Tamar Bates scored 17 points, Mark Mitchell added 16 and Missouri defeated Howard 77-62 on Friday night. Missouri (1-1) led by 12 at halftime but it took a late second-half run to put
Bomber Buzz Pregame First Quarter Second Quarter Half Time Third Quarter Last Quarter Post Game
What began as a routine traffic stop on November 6th turned into a major arrest when Arkansas State Police (ASP) troopers captured a man who was wanted internationally for gang-related crimes. Troopers identified the man as 42-year-old
From left, Arkansas Division of Corrections Director Dexter Payne, Board of Corrections Chairman Benny Magness and Corrections Secretary Lindsay Wallace listen Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, to questions about the state’s purchase of land near Charleston, Arkansas for
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – An Arkansas man has been cited after he allegedly killed a 15-point buck illegally in his home state, then entered the deer into a competition in Louisiana, authorities said. Andrew Riels, 27,
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that his office has been involved in the arrest of three individuals for separate cases regarding Medicaid fraud and elder abuse. In the announcement Thursday, Tim Griffin said that 34-year-old Hanna
A member of the audience at a town hall in Charleston, Arkansas, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, holds a sign questioning the lack of transparency around the state’s purchase of 815 acres near the town for a
The high school football regular season in Arkansas comes to an end Friday, and Mountain Home will be on the road for another big matchup. A conference championship and a first round bye in the state playoffs
Friday will be the final day of the Arkansas State Cross Country Meet at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, and more area athletes are scheduled to compete. The Class 1A races will begin the early
There is high school basketball on the local Friday schedule. Cotter is home against Alpena for homecoming, Flippin hosts Lead Hill for homecoming, Mammoth Spring entertains Ozark Mountain, Timbo travels to Providence to face White County Central,
Area basketball teams where in action Thursday night with a great night for Valley Springs girl’s team.The Tigers where on the road to Jasper and the girls took the first win with a score of 68-40. Coach
A conference trophy was on the line Thursday evening for the freshman Bomber football team but Batesville ultimately left Bomber Stadium with the title. In the face off for the 6A- East Junior Championship the Pioneers defeated
The Baxter County Election Commission has announced there will be a recount of votes for the City of Norfork Ward 3, Position 1 Tuesday morning at 9.The recount will be held at the Commissioner’s Headquarters located at
The Mountain Home City Council had a busy agenda Thursday night, passing several ordinances including a new trash contract for city residents, the sale of the soon to be vacant fire station number two and a raise
Mountain Home Public Schools will hold a presentation for parents and guardians on the risks of social media for children. The event, titled Keeping Kids Safe Online, is set for Monday night from 6 to 7:30 at
Central Arkansas struggled against a sharp-shooting Utah team, falling 98-63 as the Utes recorded 19 three-pointers for the second game in a row. Despite 15 points from Layne Taylor and 13 from Brayden Fagbemi, UCA (0-2) found
The first phase of the ADA handicap accessible fishing pier for McCabe park will open Friday. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams says the pier will be a great addition to the park due the amount of visitors
The annual Veterans Day Commemoration, organized by the North Central Arkansas Veterans Council, is set for Monday at 11 a.m. at Veterans Plaza. Hosted by the United States Submarine Veterans – Twin Lakes Base, the ceremony will
Modern gun deer season kicks off this Saturday in north central Arkansas, running through Dec. 1. An additional holiday hunt is scheduled for Dec. 26-28, with some wildlife management areas remaining closed. Hunters can bag up to
Photo courtesy of Wil Norris The first day of the Arkansas State Cross Country Meet ended Thursday with the Class 5A races in which the Mountain Home boys won their third consecutive state championship and seventh overall.
The Salem High School football team was able to finish the regular season Thursday with another conference championship. The Greyhounds went on the road and dominated Quitman by a final of 68-35. Salem improves to 7-3 on
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Diamond Sports Group announced Thursday that it has a reached a multi-year agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals to continue broadcasting their games. The Cardinals are one of five Major League Baseball franchises
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday in Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FRISCO, Texas (AP) – Dak Prescott’s injured hamstring is partially
In a follow up to a story we first reported Thursday morning, the 15-year-old boy who was locked in a bathroom naked and forced to sleep on a pallet was turned over to the custody of the
Michael Smith Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man charged with sex crimes in two counties reappeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday, pled guilty to his local charges and was sentenced to 12
State Education Board member Randy Henderson (left) and Education Secretary Jacob Oliva (right) listen to public testimony during a state board meeting on Mar. 9, 2023. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas State Board of Education on Thursday
Three bodies were found Monday in Pocahontas that police now believe to be the result of a double murder-suicide. According to Sergeant Trason Johnson of the Pocahontas Police Department, the initial 911 call came in around 7:45
The Mountain Home Bomber Bands marching exhibition originally scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed to November 14 due to the conference game. The exhibition will begin at 6:30 at Bomber Stadium and will feature the junior
Two lucky players hit it big in the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery’s Tuesday night drawing, according to lottery officials. One of the winners scored the largest jackpot ever in the Natural State Jackpot game, taking home $680,000. The
Mayor Adams made a stop at KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News Thursday morning to give an update for the listeners in Mountain Home. In this discussion, Mayor Adams gives details on trail cleanup after the
Log jam surrounds docks at Mallard Point. Photo courtesy of Peter Kirch With heavy rains over the last week inundating the Twin Lakes area with nearly 10 inches of precipitation, log jams have been forming on Norfork
Richard Druckery (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man facing three counts of rape and one count of second-degree sexual assault appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and turned his case upside
A Mountain Home couple has been arrested for keeping their 15-year-old son locked naked in a bathroom, making him sleep on a pallet and only letting him out to go to school. A total of 114 felony
Thursday’s football schedule includes one more junior high outing for Mountain Home and a trophy on the line for the freshman team. The Junior Bombers will welcome Batesville to Bomber Stadium for two games, and the last
Thursday will be the start of the Arkansas State Cross Country Meet at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, and Mountain Home will be among the teams competing on the first day. The Bombers and Harrison
There is basketball included on the local Thursday schedule. On the high school level, Flippin hosts the Eagle Heights homeschool teams, Viola entertains Riverside for two girls’ games, Calico Rock is home against Mammoth Spring, Timbo makes
Saturday will be an opportunity for Mountain Home basketball fans to first learn about the Bombers and Lady Bombers and later see them before the season gets started next week. The third-annual Mountain Home High School Basketball
There is basketball included on the local Thursday schedule. On the high school level, Flippin hosts the Eagle Heights homeschool teams, Viola entertains Riverside for two girls’ games, Calico Rock is home against Mammoth Spring, Timbo makes
Thursday’s football schedule includes one more junior high outing for Mountain Home and a trophy on the line for the freshman team. The Junior Bombers will welcome Batesville to Bomber Stadium for two games, and the last
Thursday will be the start of the Arkansas State Cross Country Meet at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, and Mountain Home will be among the teams competing on the first day. The Bombers and Harrison
Saturday will be an opportunity for Mountain Home basketball fans to first learn about the Bombers and Lady Bombers and later see them before the season gets started next week. The third-annual Mountain Home High School Basketball
Arkansas Coach John Calipari talk to his team from the sideline. photo courtesy of AP/ Michael Woods John Calipari won his debut as Arkansas coach when the 16th-ranked Razorbacks held off a second-half rally by Lipscomb and
The City of Mountain Home issued 5 business licenses in October, including two home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The five business licenses include: – Agree Central LLC, a leasing or rental
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday night at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include an ordinance directing and ordering removal or razing of the buildings located at
Mountain Home residents are reminded to remove political yard signs by this Sunday, following Tuesdays general election. City ordinance allows political signs up to 60 days before an election but requires removal within five days after. A
The Baxter County Airport Commission will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6 at the Baxter County Airport Terminal Building Conference Room. Items on the agenda include project status updates and other business. WebReadyTM Powered by
A Sergeant with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) was arrested this morning following an alleged altercation with his wife.41-year-old Sgt. Brandon Lofton of Benton faces multiple charges, including Aggravated Assault on a Family or Household Member, two
Harrison Police arrested a motorcyclist last Friday after a high-speed chase, marking the second time in six weeks the man has faced felony charges for fleeing law enforcement. According to a Facebook post from the City of
The City of Mountain Home has been awarded a $25,000 Tennis Venue Services (TVS) grant from the United States Tennis Association, with an additional $20,000 from USTA Arkansas. The $45,000 total grant will fund the reconstruction of
The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society invites the public to the Grand Opening of the Baxter County Historical Museum on Thursday. The Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at noon. A reception will follow
Baxter County Road 229 near Bennetts River will be closed until further notice. According to Baxter County OEM Director David Stults, Baxter County Road and Bridge will be closing Baxter County Road 229 in the area of
First responders are back at the scene of a structure fire that reignited early Wednesday morning in the 300 block of Garrison Avenue, near the Bricktown Brewery. The fire originally broke out around 1:30 a.m., and crews
As of 10:05 Wednesday morning, power has been restored to Entergy customers. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Entergy crews are working to restore power to residents in eastern Mountain Home, Gassville, and parts of Cotter.Entergy spokesperson Mark Martin told KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot news that crews have inspected the lines and found
A power outage in the area of the city of Gassville has approximately 2541 Entergy Arkansas customers without power mid Wednesday morning.The outage has also affected the broadcasting tower for KCTT Classic Hits 101.7 FM. Programming can
The season gets underway Wednesday for the Arkansas Razorback basketball team. The Hogs, who begin the season ranked 16th in the country, will welcome Lipscomb to Fayetteville. This will be the first regular season game for Arkansas
The “Battle of the Donkeys” is another opportunity to pit the Bombers against the Goblins. The FFA programs from Mountain Home and Harrison will square off in a donkey basketball game Thursday evening at 7 on LT’s
The Mountain Home Christian Academy boys’ basketball team began its season on a rough note. The Eagles fell at home to Eureka Springs 73-32. Viola’s girls had a successful road trip to Western Grove. The Lady Longhorns
A few area state legislature races were decided on Tuesday. John Payton will remain the state senator for District 22, which includes southeastern Fulton County and eastern Izard County. With 83% reporting, the Republican incumbent had 27,103
While there were no local races in Ozark County, a large number of voters there turned out to vote in the General Election. A total of 4,826 of the 7,673 registered voters, or 62.9%, cast ballots on
While most election results in Arkansas are in, Fulton County was the lone portion of the Natural State that was not able to complete its count. According to Fulton County Clerk Vickie Bishop, officials had an issue
Boxes containing signatures supporting a proposed ballot measure to scale back Arkansas’ abortion ban are delivered July 5, 2024, to a room in the state Capitol in Little Rock. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
Missouri Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe greets the crowd during an election night party Tuesday at the Capital Bluffs Event Center in Jefferson City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of St. Louis Post-Dispatch via Associated Press) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) –
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) thanks supporters at an election watch party Tuesday in Ozark, Mo. (Photo courtesy of The Springfield News-Leader via Associated Press) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, among former
People at an election night watch party react after an abortion rights amendment to the Missouri constitution passed Tuesday in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri voters enshrined abortion
PROVO, Utah (AP) – Egor Demin scored 18 points and had 11 assists and BYU rolled to an 88-50 victory over Central Arkansas on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams. Kanon Catchings scored 12
Marion County’s election results ended up with the Bull Shoals mayoral race being forced to a runoff. Incumbent Mayor Carol Duss will square off again in a few weeks with William “Bill” Stahlman Jr., who advanced to
Two positions for the Mountain Home city council saw the incumbents hold their positions in the general election Tuesday evening.For Ward 1, Position 1 incumbent Bob Van Haaren secured 2,868 votes to challenger Paige Wolfe’s 2,276 votes.
Incumbent Rick Steiner retained his seat on the Baxter County Quorum Court Tuesday, while newcomers Bob Nault and Mike McDonald won contested race in election results. For Justice of the Peace District 2 Mike McDonald received the
Two thirds of registered voters in Baxter County participated in the 2024 General Election marking little change from the previous presidential election.A total of 21,024 ballots where cast in the county out of 30,883 registered voters placing
Norfork voters decided Tuesday to allow short-term rentals to continue within city limits, voting down a measure to repeal the existing ordinance. The ballot measure read: “Repeal ordinance 2023-03 that permits short-term rental of homes in all
Several close races took place in Norfork Tuesday night, with seats for City Council and Recorder decided by narrow margins. In the race for Norfork Recorder/Treasurer, unofficial results show incumbent Hannah Martin retained her position, receiving 113
Cotter residents approved a measure Tuesday night to allow off-premise alcohol sales on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. According to unofficial results, the measure passed with 243 votes in favor and 155 against. WebReadyTM Powered
Image courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas redshirt-junior punter Devin Bale has been announced as a nominee for the prestigious Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded to the most outstanding player who began their career
Image courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s regular season non-conference finale with Louisiana Tech at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, has been set for 3 p.m. and will be
Low-water crossing at Missouri Route PP (Photos courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin) Several roads and low-water crossings in Ozark County remain under water, and the water is continuing to rise in some areas. Missouri Highway
The traffic signal at the west end of the Sheid-Hopper Bypass is back in service. According to the Mountain Home Street Department, the stop light went out of commission Tuesday morning after the rainwater caused a short
TULSA, Okla. (AP) – The National Weather Service on Tuesday said four likely tornadoes and possibly more touched down in northeastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas with no deaths or injuries reported. Weather service investigators were in Muskogee,
The majority of Baxter County’s roads are passable following the recent flooding, and crews are working to assess the damage. According to Baxter County Road and Bridge Superintendent Larry Carter, there are still some county roads washed
Crews in Marion County are beginning work to assess road damage. According to the Marion County Office of Emergency Management, water is starting to recede in the county. Some low-water crossings remain flooded, and a number of
(Photo courtesy of the Forum/Alabam Fire Department) The Forum/Alabam Fire Department issued an update to the community regarding recent flooding and washed-out areas in the region. In a Facebook post, the department informed the public that the
Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced that Arkansas will receive up to $13.5 million as part of a $1.37 billion settlement involving Arkansas, 29 other states, and Kroger, related to the opioid crisis. “Opioid addiction continues to
A traffic signal in Mountain Home is currently inoperable. According to the Mountain Home Police Department, the stop light at the west end of the Sheid-Hopper Bypass is out of commission due to some type of water
Tuesday is election day and polls will be open from 7:30 until 7:30. In Baxter County, polling locations include the Baxter County Training Center, Big Flat City Hall, East Side Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, Henderson
Early voting came to an end Monday with Baxter County’s total making up 50% of its registered voters. There were 1,273 ballots cast Monday at First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home, bringing the county’s final total
In their meeting that was moved up a day from the original schedule due to the election, the Baxter County Quorum Court adopted its 2025 budget. Matt Sharp has the recap. Listen: click to download audio Prior
The Gassville City Council will meet Tuesday night at 6 for a special meeting to consider bids for the sale of two fire department vehicles. Following the meeting, the Council will meet for a 2025 budget work
In October, 20 building permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson, with over half being residential. A parking lot permit issued to Turn-Key Investments, LLC topped
Isaiah Arrington While the Mountain Home High School football team is preparing for its regular season finale at Greenwood, they’re also showing support to the Bulldog family. The Bombers are looking to contribute and partner with those
High school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule. Mountain Home Christian Academy’s boys host Eureka Springs, Cotter entertains Flippin, Viola travels to Western Grove to meet Ozark Mountain, Calico Rock makes the trip to Omaha, Timbo
Pictured (Left to Right): YF&R Committee Chair, Hannah Walker and student, Gavin Quinton. The Baxter County Farm Bureau Board and Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee are pleased to announce the October Ag. Student of the Month, Gavin
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas women’s basketball dropped its season opener to Fairfield, 81-67, at Bud Walton Arena on Monday night. The Hogs ended the game on a 6-0 scoring run and held
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – PJ Haggerty scored 22 of his 25 points in the second half when Memphis took over en route to an 83-75 win over Missouri in the season opener for both teams on Monday
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Joseph Pinion’s 16 points helped Arkansas State defeat Akron 80-75 in overtime on Monday night in a season opener. Pinion shot 5 for 6, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Jahmyl Telfort scored 29 points as Butler beat Missouri State 72-65 on Monday night in a season opener. Telfort shot 7 of 12 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt celebrates a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime of an NFL football game Monday in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) –
Cincinnati guard Simas Lukosius drives against UAPB’s Zach Reinhart during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday in Cincinnati. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) CINCINNATI (AP) – Simas Lukosius scored 20 points, Dan Skillings
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 eight-man division as voted by a panel
Images courtesy of National Weather Service More rain is expected for the Twin Lakes Area, and some areas may see severe weather. North central Arkansas is under a flood watch through 6 Monday morning, a flood warning
While some area roads have reopened after the rainwater has receded, other remain impassible due to flooding. According to Baxter County Road and Bridge Superintendent Larry Carter, most of the county’s roads are once again open to
The rainfall has led to the Buffalo National River going above flood stage in four areas. As of 1:45 Monday afternoon, the river was at its highest at 20.59 feet at St. Joe, over 9 feet above
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A group of Army Reserve soldiers from Jonesboro is being mobilized to support operations in the Middle East. The 495th Inland Cargo Transportation Company, known as the Tough ‘Ombres, will provide essential logistics and cargo transfer facilities
The rains have led to several roads closed in Fulton and Ozark counties. According to a spokesperson from the Fulton County Office of Emergency Management, portions of Arkansas Highway 395 South and Byron Road are shut down
Image courtesy of National Weather Service The Twin Lakes Area has had a significant amount of rainfall, causing some flooding issues in various portions, and more is expected. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official
(Photo courtesy of the Crittenden County Detention Center) Arkansas rapper Freddie “Bankroll Freddie” Gladney, III has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison after being convicted on multiple charges stemming from his 2022 arrest. After a four-day
Power has been restored for the majority of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative members. As of 9:50 a.m., 12 members in Baxter County, 28 in Fulton, 10 in Izard, and six each in Marion and Sharp counties remain
According to Baxter County OEM Director, David Stults, heavy rain fall has caused County Road 108 and Newts Road to be impassable.Newts Road is off Buford Road and CR 108 is in the Norfork area near the
The Marion County Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to exercise caution on area roads Monday due to flooding. Multiple county roads are currently underwater, and low water crossings are not passable. County road crews are
Controversy has erupted following Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ announcement of plans to construct a prison with approximately 3,000 beds in Franklin County. Residents of Charleston, the small town slated for the prison, are expressing concerns about
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative reports over 900 members are still without power as of Monday morning.CEO Mel Coleman told KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News that the outage was caused by a tree falling on a
Four more burn bans were lifted Monday morning.The cities of Mountain Home, Gassville and Salesville. The burn ban for Baxter County has also been lifted. A burn ban remains in effect for Newton County. WebReadyTM Powered by
North central Arkansas and parts of southern Missouri are bracing for more severe weather and potential flooding as showers and thunderstorms continue to sweep through the region.Heavy rainfall has already soaked several areas over the past 24
The Twin Lakes Area can expect to see more people in hunter orange beginning this weekend. The modern gun deer season will begin Saturday for zones covering north central Arkansas and continue through Dec. 1. Another holiday
It’s a fairly light Monday with basketball on the local schedule. On the high school level, Rural Special travels to Maynard, Lead Hill hosts Ozark Catholic, and Valley Springs entertains Maumelle Charter for three boys’ games. In
Missouri will be among those taking part on the opening night of the college basketball season. It will be a battle between Tigers on Monday as Mizzou goes on the road for an outing with Memphis. Missouri
Following the recent rainfall in the Twin Lakes Area, the burn ban for Marion County has been lifted. Marion County Judge Jason Stumph announced the lifting of the ban Sunday afternoon. The burn bans for Fulton, Izard,
Last Tuesday, Oct. 29, was the deadline in Arkansas for candidates running opposed in the General Election Tuesday to file their campaign contribution and expenditure report, showing how much money their campaign has taken in, how much
Monday is the final day of early voting for the general election, and Marion County will open a third polling location for the day. Residents will be able to cast their ballots from 8 to 5 at
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 45 is holding a new fundraiser for its holiday program. The Inaugural Shop with a Cop Two-Man Scramble is scheduled for Friday at Big Creek Country Club and sponsored by Clay
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet Monday night at 6 in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. The meeting was moved to Monday night due to the General Election. Items on the agenda
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot and Jiffy Cleaners are teaming up for its annual winter coat drive to keep children warm this season. New or gently used coats are
A Douglas County man has been arrested for the sexual assault of an Ozark County woman. Two felony charges have been filed against 37-year-old Brandon Wayne Williams of Ava. According to the probable cause affidavit from
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday in Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ATLANTA (AP) – Anyone who watched the
Boxes containing signatures supporting a proposed ballot measure to scale back Arkansas’ abortion ban are delivered to a room in the state Capitol, July 5, 2024, in Little Rock. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
Emily Brown and Tayten Smith (Photos courtesy of Arkansas State Police) WYNNE, Ark. – Emily Brown, 11, and Tayten Smith, 12, have been located and are safe. The children were last seen at Wynne Skateland, located at
Image courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey Another minor earthquake has been reported in northern Marion County near Bull Shoals Lake. The United States Geological Survey says the magnitude 2.2 quake was recorded 8.9 miles east of South
The Mountain Home Bombers are gearing up for an action-packed week of sports, with teams competing most days this week Monday to Saturday. Monday starts with a parent meeting for girls’ basketball from 7th to 12th grades
The Jasper Junior High Tournament concluded Saturday with both championship trophies staying at the Pirates Cove. Bergman lost the girls’ game to the host Junior Lady Pirates 49-36. The boys’ game followed with Valley Springs falling to
The high school volleyball season ended Saturday in Arkansas with the state championship matches at Bank OZK Arena in downtown Hot Springs. Conway came away with the Class 6A trophy. The Lady Wampus Cats defeated Bentonville in
Image courtesy of National Weather Service Following an abnormally dry October, the National Weather Service is looking at the possibility for flooding over the next couple of days. A flood watch will be in effect for Baxter,
With one day left for early voting, ballot totals have passed 14,000 in Baxter County and 5,000 in Marion County. Saturday concluded with 484 early voters at First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home. The total of
Eric Gunter was sentenced to three years in prison after having his probation revoked during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court October 21. The 45-year-old Gunter who now lists an address in Rogers was initially put
Registration for Spring 2025 is now open at Ozarka College, and both current and new students are encouraged to sign up early to get the best class options. Classes start January 21, and Ozarka officials say early
Pictured: Fall 2024 ASPSF Award recipient, Megan Thiesse Single parents pursuing higher education in Arkansas can now apply for scholarships of up to $1,600 from the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) for the Spring 2025 semester.
SAINT GEORGE, Utah (AP) – Reggie Graff threw two touchdown passes, ran for a third and pulled in a touchdown catch as Utah Tech picked up its first win of the season, knocking off Central Arkansas, the
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Jacobian Morgan threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth as Jackson State maintained the top spot in the Southwestern Athletic Conference standings with a 41-3 rout of Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Jacob Clark threw two touchdown passes, Jayden Becks ran for 101 yards and two scores and Missouri State rolled to a 38-17 victory over Southern Illinois on Saturday. It was the seventh straight
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Monday, members of Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troop A Highway Patrol arrested Asa Matthew Sarver, 39, of Hot Springs, for two felony counts of aggravated assault and two counts of obstructing governmental
Calvion Thomas (Photos courtesy of Arkansas State Police) WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. – The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is assisting the U.S. Marshals Service in locating Calvion Dayshun Thomas, 23, of Memphis, Tenn. Thomas is wanted in connection
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart celebrates after throwing a 62-yard touchdown pass against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Jaxson
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ four Republican U.S. House members face challenges in this year’s election from Democratic rivals who are mounting uphill battles to break the GOP’s hold on the state’s federal delegation. Republican U.S.
First time voters Efton (left) and Eliza Owens (center) take a selfie with their mother Kourtney Owens outside the St. Charles County Election Authority as early voting continues Thursday in St. Peters, Mo. (Photo courtesy of St.
There is basketball scheduled for Saturday evening as the Jasper Junior High Tournament will hold its championship games. The girls’ game between Bergman and the host Junior Lady Pirates tips off at 5, and Valley Springs’ boys
The Cotter High School basketball teams had mixed results on Friday as they hosted Calico Rock. The girls’ game ended with the Lady Warriors topping the Lady Pirates 59-43. Kylee Chastain led Cotter with 17 points, and
The Arkansas Razorback football team is set to begin a three-game home stand on Saturday. The Hogs are looking to become bowl eligible as they welcome 19th-ranked Ole Miss to Fayetteville. Arkansas is currently 5-3 on the
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FORT WORTH, Texas – Brendan Wenzel sank a 3-pointer with 17 seconds left to lift TCU to a 66-65 come-from-behind win versus #16 Arkansas in a charity exhibition game Friday night,
The early voting numbers went back up on Friday in Baxter and Marion counties following a drop on Halloween. The day concluded with 1,246 registered voters casting their ballots at First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home.
Christopher Jorsch Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) The possession of a weapon by a 20-year-old Midway man left him facing new charges in Marion County and triggered the revocation of his probation handed down
The top teams were announced from the eighth-annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Cookoff held Friday at Real Life Church in Mountain Home. Twin Lakes Radio took the win. Little T’s Just Say Cheese was the runner-up, and
Pinkston Middle School invites area veterans to its first annual “Take a Veteran to School” event this Friday, Nov. 8, honoring veterans and giving students a chance to learn about military service during their Social Studies classes.
Daylight Saving Time ends early Sunday morning at 2. Clocks should fall back an hour before going to bed Saturday night.Many electronic devices, such as smartphones, computers, and tablets, will automatically adjust for the semiannual time change.
Senior Night ended with the Mountain Home High School football team clinching its first home playoff game in 16 years. The Bombers, currently ranked fifth in Class 6A by the Arkansas Sports Media, dominated their final home
The Yellville-Summit High School football team began its season-ending two-game home stand on a rough note on Friday. The Panthers suffered a 50-14 defeat at the hands of Atkins. Yellville-Summit falls to 2-7 on the season and
Bomber Buzz Pregame 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Halftime 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Postgame
Jacob Pyeatt (Photo via Sun Belt Conference via Arkansas State University) FOLEY, Ala. (11/1/24) – Mountain Home High School alum Jacob Pyeatt led from start-to-finish en route to an individual title, while the Arkansas State men’s and
The North Little Rock Police Department (NLRPD) has confirmed the identity of a man whose body was discovered by officers on Wednesday. He has been identified as 78-year-old Bruce Tate from Sherwood. Police responded to a call
The Great Bowls of Fire Chili event will take place Saturday morning at 11 at Car-Mart. Plates will be $5 and all proceeds benefit the Bob Davis Veterans Center. There will also be prizes and giveaways and
The St. Peter’s Craft and Quilt Show is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Peter’s Family Life Center. Sponsored by the St. Peter’s Quilting Club, a large portion of the event’s proceeds
The month of November will begin with the Mountain Home High School football team’s final home game of the regular season. Friday will be Senior Night as the Bombers welcome Van Buren to the Twin Lakes Area.
There is high school basketball scheduled for Friday. Cotter entertains Calico Rock, Flippin travels to Timbo, Viola is home against Mammoth Spring, Rural Special hosts Wonderview, Lead Hill makes the trip to Eureka Springs, Bergman entertains Kingston,
The Bomber’s 9th grade football team sent West Memphis Wonder back east with a scare at Bomber Stadium on Halloween evening. West Memphis was wondering what happened when they lost to Mountain Home 26-16 . WebReadyTM Powered
In an announcement Thursday afternoon, NEXT, Powered by NAEC, has decided to discontinue its television service, citing a cyber incident at their provider, OzarksGo, causing an indefinite TV outage. Efforts to develop a new TV offering fell
The City of Yellville announced that Waste Connections will adjust trash collection services within city limits for the next four weeks. Starting October 31, Waste Connections will shift trash collection to Fridays due to staffing shortages. Officials
Early voting turnout in Baxter in Marion counties was down slightly from previous days for Halloween.Thursday concluded with 935 registered voters casting their ballots at First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home. Baxter County’s ten-day total stands
Atlas Asphalt is set to begin construction in Cotter on the Big Spring Park parking lot and road leading to it. Work is expected to begin Nov. 4 and end Nov. 12. Depending on weather conditions, dates
Brett Tschetter (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) When police went searching for a man to serve an outstanding arrest warrant, they ended up taking three people into custody in one apartment. On Sept. 7, a
A notice of appeal has been filed in the Marion County pay-for-stay case of Nicholas Steven Jackson. In his original motion for post-trial relief, the 26-year-old Jackson asked the court to declare that the pay-for-stay system was
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show significant improvement in September’s unemployment rates in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri counties when compared to
Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey will host a Drop In With Dewey event on Monday night at 5 at the Old Buford Schoolhouse. The event aims to give district stakeholders a chance to share their
After several days of battling a wildfire along the Glade Top Trail southwest of Ava, firefighters were finally met with relief as rain swept through the area last night, helping bring the wildfire to full containment. The
The Salvation Army’s 8th annual Red Kettle Cookoff will kickoff Friday from 11-1 with tastings from 14 area restaurants and businesses. To accommodate the growing popularity of the event it will be hosted this year at Real
There has been a change of the schedule for Thursday night’s Mountain Home Junior High football teams. There will only be one 9th grade football game Thursday night vs. West Memphis Wonder. The game will start at
POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT) – A Pocahontas native got the unique opportunity to be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune. On Monday, Oct. 28, Brent Miller’s family held a watch party at First United Methodist Church to see
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6:30 in the Council Chambers of Bull Shoals City Hall located at 706 C S Woods Blvd. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The burn ban in Boone County has been lifted as of Thursday morning. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Union County residents cast votes during the last days of early voting at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) EL DORADO – There was a steady flow of early voters at
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) – Another Buc-ee’s is coming to the Mid-South. The popular Texas-based chain is bringing a location to West Memphis, Arkansas. This is just one of two major projects that will bring hundreds of
After what seemed to be one of the driest Octobers in memory, early morning rain in Mountain Home on Thursday will keep the area out of the top ten driest on record. At KTLO, Classic Hits and
Travis Alexander (second from left) surrounded by family (Photo courtesy of Arkansas Chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame) A Twin Lakes Area resident was recently honored by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame’s Arkansas Chapter. Travis
The Mountain Home High School boys’ soccer program is holding a fundraiser. The team is selling blankets with the MH logo and seven instances of the word “Bombers.” These blankets are 50 inches by 60 inches
Two of Mountain Home’s junior high football teams will play their season finales in front of the home crowd on Thursday as they welcome West Memphis Wonder to Bomber Stadium. The eighth grade game kicks off at
Two area high school volleyball teams took part in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A State Tournament Wednesday at Hackett. Cotter watched its season come to an end in the last match of the night. The Lady
As trick-or-treaters head out Thursday evening for Halloween there are many family friendly events taking place across the area. Hiram Shaddox Health and Rehab will host their annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Festival starting at 5
Early voting turnout in Baxter in Marion counties remained steady although down slighty Wednesday as the election now stands less than a week away. In Baxter County a third of registered voters have cast their votes for
A Marion County man has been arrested after he fought with five law enforcement officers at a Mountain Home convenience store early Sunday morning. Multiple charges have been filed against 35-year-old Richard William Lepri of Flippin
Jeremy Mullins (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A rural Mountain Home man arrested after firing shots inside and outside a residence in early January appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Oct 21. Thirty-two-year-old Jeremy Kelley
Food stocks at the new Oakland food pantry A new food pantry in Oakland aims to provide families in need with supportive food supplies in Marion and Baxter Counties. The pantry will serve families from the
Firefighters from the Mark Twain National Forest are continuing to fight the wildfire along the Glade Top Trail. The fire, located nearly 12 miles southwest of Ava and nearly 1,500 acres in size, was about 75% contained
Fire personnel have been on the scene of a fire Wednesday morning in forest areas of Buzzard Roost. The blaze has been extinguished, and there were no reports of injuries or property damage. According to a Baxter
A recent study reveals that Arkansas ranks among the top states for drunk driving incidents during Halloween. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the state has a rate of drunk driving crashes that is 46%
GREENWOOD, Ark. (AP) – A school district in western Arkansas said Wednesday that two of the three people killed in an early morning house fire were students. Greenwood Police said in a Facebook post they responded to
Discovery of saprolegnia is reminder that fish-handling needs to be kept to a minimum. BRANSON, Mo. – MDC biologists say the finding of a fungus-like infection on some trout at Lake Taneycomo is a reminder about problems
A northeast Arkansas rice field burns. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas Agriculture Department) Thick, acrid smoke drifted into Jonesboro one recent October afternoon as rice farmers to the west burned off harvested stubble in their fields. The haze
A Boone County man has been arrested after leading police on a pursuit that had speeds reach 145 miles-per-hour. Twenty-year-old Samuel Sumers of Everton is free from the Boone County Detention Center after posting $10,000 bond. According
NWS graphic shows marginal risk of severe weather for NCA After one of the driest Octobers on record relief is on the way Wednesday night into Thursday morning as a strong cold front marches across the state
When the Mountain Home High School football team went to play at Lake Hamilton Friday night, they had to make the trip without their head coach. Steve Ary had suffered a mild heart attack last week, but
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission The first segment of the youth deer hunting season in Arkansas will be this Saturday and Sunday. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is encouraging hunters to get all
After having a first round bye, two area high school volleyball teams will play their openers in the Class 2A State Tournament Wednesday at Hackett. Marshall will have the first quarterfinal match of the day as they
Baxter County’s early voting total went over 10,000 on Tuesday, and Marion County more than doubled Monday’s turnout with the opening of a second voting center. Tuesday concluded with 1,285 registered voters casting their ballots at First
A Baxter County man, noted to have five prior felony convictions, is facing charges for allegedly stealing a motorcycle. Forty-seven-year-old Chadwick Whitlow is facing felony charges of theft and criminal mischief for the incident. According to the
Jacob Stewart (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man charged with passing a bogus check to a local pawn shop appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Oct 21. Thirty-eight-year-old Jacob Lee Stewart of Yellville entered
With Halloween approaching, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is sharing essential safety tips for families and trick-or-treaters planning to be out in neighborhoods Thursday night. Trick-or-treating usually occurs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., although times are
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Anglers are encouraged to be mindful when fishing for walleye on area waters. There was a recent report of a walleye being caught on Bull Shoals Lake, and the
Gymnasiums across the area where full Tuesday evening with the sights and sounds of basketball as early season games continued.Cotter was on the road to Lead Hill with coach Wilhite reporting a win for the junior high
Two area high school volleyball teams played their state tournament openers during the early evening on Tuesday. Izard County was one and done in the Class 2A State Tournament at Hackett. The Lady Cougars suffered a four-set
Oriel Moore describes life without her brother, 38-year-old Othel Moore Jr., to reporters Dec. 19, 2023, at the Missouri Capitol building in Jefferson City. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri man who
A former principal at a Christian boarding school in Missouri that closed in March amid abuse allegations has been charged with sex crimes involving a former student. Craig Wesley Smith Jr. was charged by the prosecutor in
Mountain Home’s cross country teams went to Alma on Tuesday to compete in the 5A-West Conference Meet at Alma. The high school boys’ 5,000-meter run ended with the Bombers winning the conference title, finishing 23 points better
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has been called in to investigate the deaths of a couple found in their home in Searcy County.The couple, 69-year-old Theresa Harris and 68-year-old Tony Osborn were found in their home in
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team watched its season come to an end Tuesday in one of the opening matches of the Class 5A State Tournament today at Van Buren. The Lady Bombers ended up falling
A routine traffic stop by Arkansas State Police in Conway on Sunday morning escalated into a bomb disarmament operation. Troopers arrested 36-year-old Jeremy Lee Henry from Taylor, Michigan, after discovering an explosive device during a search of
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has rescinded an executive order that set modest goals for state agencies to make purchases from businesses owned by
Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service Firefighters from the Mark Twain National Forest continue to battle the wildfire along the Glade Top Trail. The fire, located nearly 12 miles southwest of Ava and nearly 1,500 acres in
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Jan. 7, 2024, in Landover, Md. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FRISCO, Texas (AP) – Dallas Cowboys defensive
Firefighters from the Mark Twain National Forest are actively responding to a wildfire along the Glade Top Trail, about 12 miles southwest of Ava. Named the “Sugar Fire,” it was reported Monday evening and is burning in
Mammoth Spring, AR – Mammoth Spring State Park recently announced the successful completion of a project aimed at enhancing the health and natural beauty of Mammoth Spring Lake by removing nuisance aquatic vegetation. This initiative, funded by
Rep. Jon Eubanks, R-Paris, shares concerns about Arkansas’ poultry growers being left out of the conservation on a proposed rate increase for Summit Utilities during a committee meeting on Oct. 28, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) Thousands of
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Photo courtesy of Ozark County Times The Gainesville R-V School District is making plans for another construction project. The district is seeking a Land Water Conservation Fund grant through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to build
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) is now registering students for its upcoming winter term, offering a fast, flexible way to earn college credits entirely online. ASUMH’s fully online winter courses start December 16 and run through January
Basketball is included on the local Tuesday schedule. On the high school level, Cotter travels to Lead Hill, Flippin hosts Alpena, Viola makes the trip to Maynard, Calico Rock entertains Hillcrest, Mammoth Spring is home against Bay,
The postseason will get underway Tuesday for the high school cross country teams at Mountain Home and Harrison. The 5A-West Conference Meet will be held at Alma. Action will get underway at 11. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Tuesday’s high school volleyball schedule includes the start of state tournament play in Arkansas, and Mountain Home will begin its postseason run in Van Buren. The Lady Bombers will meet Shiloh Christian in one of the opening
As the second week of early voting continues in Arkansas, a second Marion County polling location will open. County residents will be allowed to cast their ballots at Bull Shoals City Hall beginning Tuesday and continuing through
As Monday began the second week of early voting in Arkansas, Baxter County’s registered voter turnout reached 30%. The day ended with 1,382 ballots cast, bringing the county’s seven-day total to 9,268. Marion County had 333 ballots
Amanda George (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Due to various factors, it took more than three years after her arrest on drug charges to close the case of 43-year-old Amanda Lynn George of Mountain Home.
An Izard County duo has been arrested after trying to set her ex-boyfriend’s house on fire. The incident Saturday night in Sage sent 30-year-old Courtney Denise Keathley and 27-year-old Luke Asher Vest, both of Melbourne, to the
The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, or NWAEDD, based in Harrison, has received the 2024 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations, known as NADO, for its 2023 Northwest Arkansas Wellness Innovative Readiness
The City of Gassville’s Parks Committee will meet Tuesday afternoon at 1 in the Community Center. Items on the agenda include discussion of parks projects for consideration in the 2025 fiscal budget. The meeting is open to
Marion County jurors on both the pink and yellow panel do not have to report for jury duty this week. Both panels are scheduled to next report on December 16. Jurors are also reminded to call the
Three local schools hit the courts Monday evening, taking on traveling teams in early-season basketball action.The Norfork Panthers varsity boys faced Ridgefield Christian, but the visitors secured a 54-32 victory over the home team. Meanwhile, the Flippin
Mountain Home High School’s football team has broken into the Class 6A top-five rankings, climbing to fifth place after a strong 7-1 start to the season. The Class 6A standings remain led by undefeated Greenwood (8-0), which
During parent teacher conferences last week, the Mountain Home Public Schools released their annual report to the public. To view the report in its entirety, visit the link below. Mountain Home Annual Report WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Little Rock Zoo officials announced on Monday the passing of Sophie the elephant. According to zoo officials, Sophie was euthanized after being placed in hospice care due to complications from chronic pyometra disease, a condition she had
Two men from Arkansas are facing significant fines and potential prison sentences after admitting to illegally possessing a tiger cub. The tiger cub, named Fred, was spotted in a residential area of Conway in March 2023. Since
NWS graphic shows rainfall potential Wednesday evening into early ThursdayAfter weeks of dry weather, the Twin Lakes area is set to receive welcome rain later this week, providing much-needed relief to North Central Arkansas. According to the
William Herren (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Norfork man who tried to set himself on fire at a local motel in an attempted suicide has been arrested after being released from the hospital. Fifty-four-year-old
While the first week of early voting was a busy one for Baxter County, the numbers are down compared to the last presidential election in 2020 by over 900 ballots. This year’s election has one early polling
Summer Overmyer (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A partially clothed woman who was reported to have been sleeping in a vehicle at an apartment complex on Highway 62 West when arrested made an appearance in
Guard members Taya Foster and Madison Carpenter along with Drum Major Emerson Walls (center) pose with the trophies the Bomber Band won at the Paragould Marching Invitational on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Tom Chentnik) The Mountain Home
Medicare enrollment is in full swing and Baxter Health is urging community members to carefully review their plans to ensure they are in-network with the hospital. Kattie Laney, Revenue Cycle Director at Baxter Health, advises people to
Sales tax numbers for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continue to climb for the month of October. According to the Mountain Home Director of Finance and Treasury, Alma Clark, the city collected a total
The Baxter County Election Commission will hold a public meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Election Commission Headquarters. Officials say that due to the high number of absentee ballots received, commissioners and staff will begin canvassing the
The Flippin School Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 6 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include the resignation of Jessica Crawford as Elementary Sped Paraprofessional, effective Oct. 4; the
Image courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association State tournaments begin this week for high school volleyball in Arkansas, and a total of five area teams will be competing. Mountain Home will be paired with Shiloh Christian in the
Basketball makes up the local Monday schedule. On the high school level, Norfork hosts Ridgefield Christian for three boys’ games, Flippin entertains Kingston, and Calico Rock is home against White County Central. The Jasper Junior High Tournament
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (middle) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with tight end George Kittle (85) and guard Dominick Puni (77) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles as Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday in Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LAS VEGAS
The Mockingbird Hill Water Association’s South Lead Hill booster station had its water line repaired as of Sunday. According to the association, tanks are slowly being refilled, and a boil water order will not be a required,
MENA, Ark. – On Thursday, around 9:30 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) responded to a report of a hit-and-run fatality involving an 18-year-old male cyclist traveling on State Highway 8 East near State Highway 375 and Lorelei
A billboard promoting a ballot measure to legalize sports betting in Missouri is seen along Interstate 44 Wednesday in St. Louis County, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The ads promoting a
The Baxter County Airport Commission has scheduled a special session for Sunday evening at 5:30. The commission is set to finalize the layout plan for the new hangars. The meeting will be held at the airport.
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Zak Wallace ran for three touchdowns, his third coming from a yard out in the final minute to cap an Arkansas State win over Troy, 34-31 on Saturday night. The victory improves Arkansas
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Will McElvain threw three touchdown passes, two of them to Malachi Henry, and Central Arkansas rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat North Alabama 24-19 on Saturday night. The FCS No. 10 Bears
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) – Jacob Clark threw three touchdown passes, Jacardia Wright and Jayden Becks each ran for more than 100 yards and two scores, and Missouri State beat Northern Iowa 49-42 on Saturday night to
The first week of early voting is in the books in Arkansas, and nearly a quarter of Baxter County’s registered voters have cast their ballots. Saturday ended up with 411 county residents going to First United Methodist
A Norfork man has been arrested after fighting with his son, pointing a gun at both his wife and son and threatening to kill his wife and burn down a house she had gone to stay at
Tabatha Johnson (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home woman charged with cashing two bogus checks at a local pawn shop appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. It was announced that 39-year-old Tabatha
The Mountain Home Cemetery stands as more than just a resting place for the community’s deceased — it serves as a vital connection to the area’s rich history, preserving the legacy of its earliest families and the
Farmers & Merchants Bank recently donated $3,400 to the Baxter Health White Coat Program which will provide local students in the program with white coats, t-shirts, and essential clinical supplies like blood pressure cuffs, reflex hammers, and
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green attempts a pass downfield against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Starkville, Miss. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) – Quarterback Taylen Green
Alabama running back Jam Miller (26) celebrates after a touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Jamarion
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Mekhi Hagens threw for two touchdowns and ran for two others, leading Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a 35-21 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. The Lions scored the game’s final 21 points
EUDORA, Ark. – The Chicot County Sheriff’s Office has requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate a house fire that left a 1-year-old boy dead. The fire occurred on Thursday, Oct. 24,
NEWPORT, Ark. – Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Devon Holder has determined that Arkansas State Police (ASP) troopers were justified in using deadly force in the Oct. 11, 2024, shooting death of Isaiah Cross, 50, of Blossom,
On Thursday, at around 6:55 a.m., Special Agents with the Arkansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, in coordination with the Texarkana (Arkansas) Police Department, executed a search warrant in the 2100 block of Pinson Drive
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (AP) – A person of interest is in custody in connection with the death of a soldier stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in south-central Missouri, authorities said. The body of Sgt. Sarah Roque,
Half of the Bomber Youth Football League’s teams will conclude their season on Saturday. The Mountain Home gold teams will go across the state line for an outing with West Plains. The first game kicks off at
Both of Mammoth Spring’s junior high basketball teams will be at Sloan-Hendrix High School in Imboden on Saturday for the start of the annual Bill McCurley Junior High Invitational Tournament. The Junior Lady Bears will meet Maynard
The Arkansas Razorback football team is spending this weekend on the road. The Hogs are in Starkville for a matchup with Mississippi State. Arkansas is currently 4-3 on the season and 2-2 in the SEC. The Razorbacks
Missouri is on the road for a battle between top 25 teams. The 21st-ranked Tigers will be in Tuscaloosa for an outing with No. 15 Alabama. Mizzou is 6-1 on the year and 2-1 in the SEC.
The Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic came to an end Friday at Norfork. The host teams split with Buffalo Island Central in the first games of the day. The Panthers topped the Mustangs in the boys’ game
