Tuesday’s volleyball schedule includes Mountain Home returning to 5A-East action. Five Lady Bomber teams will be at the Hangar as they welcome Batesville to the Twin Lakes Area. The seventh grade blue team takes the court at
A few area high school boys’ golf teams and athletes will be in state tournament play on Tuesday. Norfork, Viola and Jasper will be among the teams in Blytheville for the Class 1A State Tournament. They’ll be
Monday evening saw a successful road trip for Mountain Home as the junior varsity and 7th grade teams faced Batesville Southside.The Bombers sent out the 7th grade team to start the evening and both teams where hard
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Lady VolleyballMountain Home’s volleyball teams saw a successful evening on the road Monday as they defeated Harrison in 4 of 5 matches. The 7th grade Lady Bombers opened evening giving the Goblins
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
Several candidates for public office gathered at Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company Monday evening for the Baxter County Contested Candidate Public Forum. Races for the Mountain Home City Council and the Baxter County Quorum Court were featured during
Cody Hastings (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Missouri man currently residing in the Baxter County Detention Center is facing additional charges after allegedly assaulting other inmates. Thirty-eight-year-old Cody Hastings of Republic is expected to
The deadline for Arkansans to pay their annual real estate and personal property taxes is coming up next week. The due date is scheduled for Oct. 15. Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith says county residents have multiple
The Annual Lions Club auction will be held November 11 through the 14 and will run each evening from 6 until 10. The auction can be heard on KTLO FM 97.9 or streaming online at KTLO.com or
In September, 15 building permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. A commercial remodel topped the report with a permit being issued to Gregory Company on
The Class 3A State Boys’ Golf Tournament ended Monday at Melbourne with the host school finishing as the runner-up. The Bearkatz had a team total of 246, five strokes behind the state champions from Maumelle Charter. Flippin
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Monday in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Patrick
Mountain Home City Council and Baxter County Quorum Court candidates with KTLO’s Heather Loftis at Rapps November general election candidates for the Baxter County Quorum Court and the Mountain Home City Council met in a public forum
Photo courtesy of Skyler King The Mountain Home High School tennis teams recently competed in the 5A-East Conference Tournament at Batesville. It ended with the Bomber boys taking home the conference championship. Pierce Blackmon and Finley Chafin
Toney Orr, chairman of the board for Get Loud Arkansas, speaks against a permanent rule to prohibit electronic signatures on Arkansas voter registration forms except at select state agencies on July 11, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) A
In preparation for the Arkansas General Assembly’s regular session starting in January, the Arkansas Legislative Council and Joint Budget Committee will meet tomorrow to begin holding budget hearings for state agencies for the upcoming fiscal year. Arkansas’s
Charlie Barton (Photo courtesy of Alyssia Barton) The third event in the Northwest Arkansas Local Tour of the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation ended with a Mountain Home child winning his age group. Charlie Barton topped the seven-year-old
Arkansas fans rush the field to celebrate after Arkansas upsets Tennessee 19-14 during an NCAA college football game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) The Southeastern Conference has fined Vanderbilt and Arkansas after their fans
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced an order for the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to be flown at half-staff across the state today. From sunrise to sunset, the flags will be
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (October 7, 2024) – The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division (ABC Enforcement) today announced the arrests of eight former employees of a medical marijuana dispensary in Helena, Arkansas. ABC Enforcement became aware of
The remains of a U.S. solider who died in Normandy during the D-Day invasion in World War II have been identified as a man from Gravette, Arkansas. According to a press release October 2 by the Defense
Three statewide ballot initiatives will appear before Arkanans this November, two that residents proposed about medical marijuana access and casino licenses and one that legislators referred to voters: Issue No. 1. Issue 1 is a proposed constitutional
Monday’s volleyball schedule includes Mountain Home stepping out of conference play. Five Lady Bomber teams will have a matchup with Harrison at Goblin Arena. The seventh grade blue team takes the court at 4 followed by the
There is football scheduled for Monday, and two of Mountain Home’s teams will hit the road for an outing with Southside Batesville. The seventh grade game kicks off at 5:30, and the high school junior varsity contest
Melbourne is the host school of the Class 3A State Boys’ Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday. The Bearkatz will be joined by Flippin’s team along with Hunter Raley of Yellville-Summit and Kamden Turner of Salem. Tee time
Candidates in the races for the Baxter County Quorum Court and the Mountain Home City Council will gather Monday night at Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company in downtown Mountain Home. The Baxter County Contested Candidate Public Forum will
An Ozark County man has been arrested following a crime spree at a gas station. Brad White, who recently moved to Ozark County, was arrested for the incident. According to a Facebook post from the Ozark County
On October 7 -12, millions of youth, adults, and alumni will come together to celebrate the youth development opportunities offered by 4-H through National 4-H Week. This year’s campaign, “Beyond 4-H,” was created by the National
Cotter High School recently announced its participation in the 2024 Arkansas College Application Campaign. The campaign is a statewide and national initiative to increase awareness of post-secondary education options and financial aid opportunities for high school seniors
The Baxter County Master Gardeners will host a presentation by Master Gardener Corinne Caroselli to help the community level up their gardens by sharing tips on saving seeds. The event will take place October 25 at 5
The City of Mountain Home issued 15 business licenses in September, including eight home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The 15 business licenses include: – Kenneth Hickman for Highlands Residential Mortgage, a
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (1) makes a touchdown catch as Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott tries to stop him during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
Authorities are investigating after a body was found deceased with apparent gunshot wounds near Little Rock. The male victim has been identified as 18-year-old Tarkquerion Hampton of Little Rock. According to a Facebook post from the Pulaski
State Sen. Reginald Murdock, D-Marianna, (center) stands among attendees to a Crittenden County Board of Election Commissioners meeting as he speaks to members of the news media on Oct. 3, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Reginald Murdock via
One man is dead, and another is in the Jefferson County Detention Center following a shooting incident late Saturday morning in Pine Bluff. Forty-four-year-old John Carter of Pine Bluff is facing a charge of capital murder for
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Carthage, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for possessing methamphetamine to distribute. Robert Marion Nevels, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool on Thursday to 20 years in
Arkansas fans rush the field to celebrate after Arkansas upsets Tennessee 19-14 during an NCAA college football game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Malachi Singleton scored on an 11-yard run
Texas A&M running back Le’Veon Moss (8) celebrates with teammate Chase Bisontis (71) after he scored a touchdown against Missouri during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in College Station, Texas. (Photo courtesy
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Jaylen Raynor threw for 345 yards and a touchdown and Clune Van Andel’s 34-yard field goal with 10 seconds left sent Arkansas State past South Alabama 18-16 on Saturday. Van Andel’s kick was
ABILENE, Texas (AP) – Maverick McIvor passed for 350 yards and five touchdowns – three of them to Nehemiah Martinez – and Abilene Christian defeated Central Arkansas 41-34 on Saturday in a battle between ranked FCS teams
LORMAN, Miss. (AP) – Alcorn State scored 24 points in the second half to pull away and beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 38-28 on Saturday. Arkansas Pine-Bluff (1-4, 0-1), which opened its Southwestern Athletic Conference slate, jumped out to
Left to right: Brett Tschetter, Zachariah Zelk and Sean Rice (Photos courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) When police went searching for a man with an outstanding arrest warrant, they ended up making three arrests in one
Early voting in Arkansas begins October 21 and with that the last day to register to vote is Monday. To confirm registration, voters can verify their information with the Secretary of State’s office. Residents who have moved
The Baxter County Conservation District is preparing for a couple of events this month. The district has its annual local work group meeting, pasture conference and field day event scheduled for Oct. 17 in the Education Building
The Boone County Fall Clean-up will take place this Saturday from 8 to 3 at Methvin Sanitation on Industrial Park in Harrison. The service is staffed by the Boone County Road Department. Items accepted for disposal are
The Baxter County Election Commission will hold a Logic and Accuracy testing Monday morning from 11 until 1. The testing is open to the public and will be held at the Baxter County Election Headquarters located at
On Monday, there will be a meeting for residents or users of Hopewell Hollow Road at 5:30 at Jordan Baptist Church. Organizers state Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty along with the road superintendent will be on site
The Arkansas Razorback football team returns to the home turf for the first time in three weeks as they face another ranked opponent. The Hogs will welcome No. 4 Tennessee to Fayetteville on Saturday. Arkansas is currently
Two area high school volleyball teams will be in action on Saturday. Gainesville and Dora are both set to compete in the Houston Volleyball Tournament. The start time is scheduled for 8. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo courtesy of Marissa LaDunn Some of the Bomber Youth Football League teams will return to Bomber Stadium Saturday morning. The Mountain Home blue teams are set for an outing with Highland. The first game kicks off
Missouri will have its first road test of the season Saturday morning. It will be a battle between ranked teams in College Station as the No. 9 Tigers meet 25th-ranked Texas A&M. Mizzou is 4-0 overall and
Arkadelphia 42, Bauxite 7 Ashdown 34, Genoa Central 0 Barton 21, Palestine-Wheatley 20 Batesville 35, Paragould 0 Bearden 27, Baptist Prep 6 Benton 49, Sylvan Hills 0 Bentonville 35, Fort Smith Northside 14 Bigelow 35, Hector 12
Photos courtesy of Mike Risk A pickup truck was destroyed by a fire Friday afternoon in the middle of U.S. Highway 62/412 in Gassville. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. According to the Gassville
Todd Plumlee (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man pled guilty to theft by receiving charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court on September 23 and was put on probation for
A man from Hardy is behind bars after he allegedly stabbed a man from Fulton County twice. Thirty-nine-year-old Charles Randal Vanoven is facing a felony charge of first degree battery for the incident which occurred Sunday. According
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) is warning the public of a phone scam circulating the past month. In each reported case of the scam, an individual associated with someone involved in a motor vehicle crash was
Crew members of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative are on their way to assist with restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene’s recent destruction in the southeastern United States. Ten employees of the local cooperative will provide assistance to Little
Big Creek Golf and Country Club has changed ownership and undergone a slight name change. Mountain Land Group, LLC, sold the Mountain Home golf course to Clay and Heather Maxey, Brent and Marta Edens, Erik and Taylor
Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton recently presented a $1000 check to the Calico Rock and Izard County school districts from the Arkansas Sheriff’s Association (ASA).The money came from a grant both schools applied for through the ASA
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Football Friday night ended with the first loss of the season for the Mountain Home High School football team. The Bombers fell at home to Shiloh Christian 37-13. The Saints struck
Yellville-Summit’s homecoming game ended on a rough note Friday night. The Panthers’ first home game of the conference slate concluded with a 35-0 loss to Mayflower. Yellville-Summit drops to 2-3 on the season and 0-2 in the
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Several Arkansas farms and small businesses will receive federal funds to produce solar power.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Thursday it’s investing $104 million to support more than 300 clean energy projects in 34 states through
A burn ban has been issued for all of Boone County. According to a press release from Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway, he has declared a burn ban for all of Boone County Friday afternoon. Hathaway stated,
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Attorney Bilenda Harris-Ritter as a temporary state Supreme Court Justice in the lawsuit over the proposed medical marijuana amendment. Harris-Ritter will fill in for Chief Justice John Dan Kemp, who
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 30 is excited to announce its 19th Annual Veterans Outreach and Appreciation Picnic, set to take place this Saturday. The event will be held at Arkansas State University Mountain Home from
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Football High school football dominates the local Friday schedule, and Mountain Home will have its first home outing of the conference slate. The Bombers will welcome in Shiloh Christian from Springdale.
Friday’s volleyball schedule includes Mountain Home Christian Academy hosting an alumni match. The Lady Eagles will also have their Senior Night festivities. Elsewhere, Gainesville heads to Seymour. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home volleyball program had a successful night with junior high teams at home and high school teams on the road at West Memphis.Starting the evening off at the Hangar the 7th grade team welcomed Jonesboro
Mountain Home’s junior high football teams returned home from Jonesboro with a pair of wins Thursday night. The Bombers faced Annie Camp at Cooksey-Johns Stadium with the 8th grade team taking the win with a score of
The popular stein hoisting competition will return to Arktoberfest this year Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company will host the 3rd Annual Arktoberfest on the Mountain Home square this Saturday. The event will kick off at 2 and offer
When Hurricane Helene hit the eastern part of the United States last week, it forced Baxter International to shut down its North Cove plant in Marion, NC. The plant is the largest producer of intravenous and peritoneal
Dale Malcevicz (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man who was arrested on drug charges in May and September appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday and pled not guilty to the
The Mountain Home City Council needed just 13 minutes to conduct business Thursday night, approving the lone item on its agenda. Heather Loftis has the story. Listen: click to download audio TRANSCRIPT: The council approved an ordinance
The Ozarks Down Syndrome Awareness BBQ Cook-Off kicks off this Saturday from 10 to 7 at Big Spring Park in Cotter. The event promises a full day of fun with live music, vendors, games, prizes, and more,
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class will host a Workforce Development Summit on October 18 at 8 in the Trout Room of the Vada Sheid Community Development Center on the campus of Arkansas State University
Arkansas Department of Corrections in North Little Rock on June 5, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas Board of Corrections on Friday will consider a $16.5 million contract with Vanir Construction Management to oversee the planning and
Pulaski County deputies are investigating after finding a body during a welfare check. Officers say they found a man dead with apparent gunshot wounds in the 15000 block of Lawson Road about 3:45 on Thursday morning. Authorities
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $15 million to support two wastewater treatment projects for two cities in Arkansas.The city of Mulberry is receiving a $5.294 million grant and a $1.843 million loan for
Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams was a guest on the KTLO FM Morning Show on Thursday and discussed what’s next for upcoming projects in Mountain Home. Mayor Adams gave an update on the new Community Center, discussed
The Red Cross will be hosting an emergency blood drive and collecting donations Thursday and Friday to support victims of Hurricane Helene. The drive and collection point will be held in the Cultural Hall of The Church
Thursday’s junior high football schedule includes two of Mountain Home’s teams going to Jonesboro for an outing with Annie Camp. The eighth grade game kicks off at 5:30 followed by the freshman contest. Elsewhere, Yellville-Summit makes the
Mountain Home is among the high schools whose tennis teams will begin their postseason on Thursday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be in Batesville for the 5A-East Conference Tournament. Action will be held on the campus
Friday’s volleyball schedule includes Mountain Home Christian Academy hosting an alumni match. The Lady Eagles will also have their Senior Night festivities. Elsewhere, Gainesville heads to Seymour. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo courtesy of Viola School District The Viola High School girls’ golf team wrapped up its season Wednesday by finishing seventh in the Class 1A State Tournament. The Lady Longhorns had a team total of 361 at
The community is invited to attend a prayer rally for Mountain Home school administrators, teachers, students, coaches, teams and all school workers Friday night before the home football game from 5:30 to 6 at the Bomber Jet
A local insurance agent has been arrested for committing insurance fraud. Forty-nine-year-old Wesley Allen Proffitt of Mountain Home turned himself in Tuesday morning for the felony charge of fraudulent insurance act. According to the probable cause affidavit
A Mountain Home man has been arrested for trying to start a fire at a local fast food restaurant. Forty-six-year-old Shane Eugene Carson is facing a felony charge for the Monday morning incident. According to the
Multiple charges have been filed against the Melbourne man involved the pursuit that injured the Izard County Sheriffs Office’s Chief Deputy Monday afternoon. Being held in the Independence County Jail in Batesville on a total of eight
Joseph Bermingham (Photo courtesy of Washington County Detention Center) A Cotter man has been sentenced to 172 months in prison on federal drug-related charges. Forty-eight-year-old Joseph Bermingham will also be on three-years supervised probation following his prison
In March, a lawsuit was filed alleging federal lawmaker’s wages had been unconstitutionally adjusted when Congress opted out of annual cost-of-living increases provided for under the law. According to a report from Politico, Arkansas U.S. Representative Rick
Prior to Thursday night’s Mountain Home City Council meeting, a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building starting at 4:55. The public hearing will include discussion to abandon a utility easement
Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty made a stop by KTLO’s Morning Show with Kim Szecsi and Sammy Raycraft on Wednesday morning to discuss Baxter County’s recent recognition for our safety efforts, as well as give residents an
Mountain Home Parks and Recreation has announced the second edition of a program to help local adults improve their walking or running stamina and get them across the finish line. Arkansas State University-Mountain Home will sponsor the
The postseason is underway for high school tennis in Arkansas, and Viola is the designated host for its conference tournament. The Longhorn teams will be in Fairfield Bay for the 2A-5 Conference Tournament. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Two area high school girls’ golf teams and a few other area athletes will be at Fairfield Bay for the Class 1A State Tournament Wednesday morning. The squads from Viola and Lead Hill will be joined at
Left to right: Oakley Recktenwald, Pixie Bolick and Trinity McGlone (Photos courtesy of Tilda Helgesson) Mountain Home’s junior high cross country teams were able to sweep the team titles in the Salem Invitational on Tuesday. In the
Photo Credit: Mountain Home Lady Bomber Volleyball The Lady Bombers volleyball teams started with losses but ended on top as they hosted Greene County Tech (GCT) at the Hangar Tuesday evening. The night’s theme was “Exceptional Athletes
Boxes of petitions signed for a proposed ballot measure expanding Arkansas’ medical marijuana program sit in a committee room at the Arkansas Capitol in Little Rock on July 5, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LITTLE ROCK,
More details about the fire at the Executive Inn last week have been released and it appears the blaze started when a man used lighter fluid and tried to set himself on fire in a suicide attempt.
The trend of the Twin Lakes Area experiencing above-average precipitation in one month and below-average precipitation the next month continued in September. Last month’s rainfall ended up being above average, and no records were broken during the
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.
Residents of Mountain Home and Baxter County will have an opportunity to hear from the candidates in the local races for the upcoming November general election. The Baxter County Contested Candidate Public Forum is scheduled for Oct.
The Baxter County Quorum Court’s October session lasted just over a half hour on Tuesday with a routine agenda and a few announcements at the end. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio Out
On Friday, Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey will host a Drop in with Dewey event. The event will be held from 9:30 to 1 and 2 to 4 at the district’s administrative office located at
John Calipari answers questions from reporters during a press conference after being introduced as Arkansas’ head basketball coach April 10, 2024, in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Even if John Calipari wins
The Mountain Home High School girls’ golf team wrapped up their season by finishing ninth in the Class 5A State Tournament Tuesday at Paragould Country Club. The Lady Bombers’ team total was 296. Russellville captured the state
Izard County’s Chief Deputy, Steve Davidson, was seriously injured during a two-county pursuit Monday afternoon after the suspect crashed into his vehicle. Sheriff Charley Melton says Davidson suffered a broken leg and foot and is still hospitalized.
After nearly 30 years after her disappearance, the Alma Police Department said in a press conference Tuesday morning, that DNA evidence links the abduction of Morgan Nick. Alma Police Chief Jeff Pointer said during the briefing that
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A solar project benefitting the University of Arkansas system is receiving nearly $32 million for what’s expected to be the largest commercial and industrial solar project in the state’s history. Climate United,
Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese founder Melisa Laelan discusses a report that recommends using legislation to extend SNAP benefits to Marshallese migrants during a press conference on Aug. 31, 2023. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) Eligible Marshallese migrants in Arkansas
Sheriff Montgomery was recently a guest on KTLO FM’s Morning Show with Kim Szecsi and discussed the Baxter County Sheriff’s Foundation and upgrades coming to our local sheriff’s department. Listen: click to download audio TRANSCRIPT Kim Szecsi:
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A briefing from the Alma Police Department is scheduled for Tuesday morning regarding a nearly 30-year-old kidnapping case in Arkansas. According to a news release, Alma Police Chief Jeff Pointer will hold a briefing Tuesday morning at
The Jonesboro football program left Bomber Stadium deflated on Monday evening after suffering two losses to the Bombers. The evening started with the 7th Grade Bombers defeating the Annie Camp Whirlwinds 20-0. The Bombers started the first
Mountain Home will be among the high school girls’ golf teams continuing the postseason on Tuesday. The Lady Bombers will be in Paragould for the Class 5A State Tournament. Mountain Home, represented by Abby Edens, Anna Torres
Tuesday’s volleyball schedule includes four of Mountain Home’s teams returning to Bomber Gymnasium for another 5A-East outing with Greene County Tech. The junior high junior varsity match begins at 4 followed by the junior high varsity, high
Mountain Home’s junior varsity, junior high and seventh grade squads will be among the cross country teams competing in the Salem Invitational on Tuesday. Other high school teams competing include Norfork, Flippin, Viola, Melbourne, Timbo, Mountain View
There is high school tennis scheduled for Tuesday. Mountain View travels to Searcy to meet Harding Academy, and Harrison is home against Siloam Springs. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Left to right: Baxter Healthcare Plant Manager Robby Hill, Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams and Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion Baseball Head Coach Lester White Representatives of Mountain Home attended last week’s annual Arkansas Recreation and Parks
Ericson De La Paz (Photo courtesy of City of Harrison) A fugitive from Georgia wanted on three counts of aggravated assault with intent to commit murder was captured in Harrison. Nineteen-year-old Ericson De La Paz of Marietta
An Izard County man has been arrested for threats he sent on Facebook after he was notified his father’s vehicle was removed from a property abandoned there for two years. Thirty-six-year-old Cody Casey is facing a charge
Cody Hastings (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Missouri man who hitchhiked to the Mountain Home area with two dogs and his clothes and ended up being arrested for attacking his ex-girlfriend appeared during a
Starting Tuesday, Marion County residents whose primary residence was damaged or destroyed during the May 2024 tornadoes will be able to submit applications for the Arkansas Disaster Relief Program. According to Marion County Judge Jason Stumph, Marion
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 in the second floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include: – a second reading of an ordinance requiring
Boxes of petitions signed for a proposed ballot measure expanding Arkansas’ medical marijuana program sit in a committee room at the Arkansas Capitol in Little Rock on July 5, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LITTLE ROCK,
Photo courtesy of Melbourne Bearkatz Booster Club The Melbourne High School girls’ golf team came away with some hardware Monday on its home venue of Cooper’s Hawk Golf Course. The Lady Bearkatz finished as the runners-up of
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin speaks at a news conference in downtown Little Rock on Monday. Griffin’s office filed a lawsuit against YouTube and parent company Alphabet, accusing it of fueling a mental health crisis among youth
St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak (left) fields questions from reporters as Chaim Bloom looks on during a press conference Monday at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of St. Louis Post-Dispatch via
A Crittenden County judge ordered local election officials to conduct early voting at one of three contested West Memphis locations, according to an order filed Monday. “We’re thrilled,” said Attorney Jennifer Standerfer, who represented two east Arkansas
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
As of 11:03 Monday morning, only North Arkansas Electric Cooperative 21 members in Baxter County and one member in Fulton County are still without power. Officials state the outage occurred due to an insulation failure. Stay tuned
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is reporting a restoration time of two and a half hours for members affected by the Henderson Substation outage. Officials state the outage occurred due to an insulation failure. Approximately 2,435 members
BROOKLAND, Ark. (KAIT) – A Pocahontas man is behind bars after police say he threatened to shoot up a school. Detective Dustin Norwood of the Brookland Police Department received word of a threat complaint at the Brookland
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is reporting an outage affecting the Henderson Substation. According to NAEC, the outage is affecting approximately 2,435 members in Baxter County and 74 members in Fulton County served by the Henderson Substation.
The American Red Cross sent over 450 volunteers to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. 18 local volunteers from northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri are helping with disaster relief. In a statement by Red Cross Executive Director
Arkansas senators convene for a special legislative session on June 18, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) Half of the 35 members of the Arkansas Senate are up for election this November, seven of them in contested races. The
Monday night, the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) has planned a brief outage for members served by the Brockwell and Pineville substations beginning at 11.Officials state the outage is necessary to perform transmission line reconstruction safely. The
A local nature center is opening its doors to those who would like a chance to connect with nature and give back to the community. Volunteer opportunities are now open at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature
If you have shopped for home insurance lately, you may have had trouble getting approved if your roof is older or it may have caused your premium to be much higher than before. Several other factors are
Early voting in Arkansas begins October 21 and with that the last day to register to vote is October 7. To confirm registration, voters can verify their information with the Secretary of State’s office. Residents who have
Chris Johnston III (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A plea of not guilty was entered for a rural Mountain Home man charged with involvement in a fight with relatives involving a firearm during a session
A man from Stone County has been given jail time for a fatal car crash he caused in 2022. Twenty-six-year-old Payden Biram Stewart of Prim was sentenced to 120 days in the Stone County Detention Center followed
A man charged with stealing a new $24,000 UTV from a dealer in Mountain Home has filed a federal lawsuit against a former Jonesboro Policeman alleging excess force. JONESBORO MAN ARRESTED AFTER STEALING NEW 4-WHEELER AND WRECKING
Viola High School has started another competitive athletic program. The Viola Longhorn Rodeo Club has already seen some action with more events on the way. Viola High School Principal Jared Johnson tells KTLO, Classic Hits and The
There is high school volleyball scheduled for Monday. Flippin travels to Elkins, Viola hosts Izard County, Melbourne makes the trip to Highland, Bergman entertains Rose Bud for Senior Night, and Valley Springs is home against Lamar. WebReadyTM
Melbourne will be the host school for the Class 3A State Girls’ Golf Tournament. Yellville-Summit and Salem will also be represented in the tournament Monday morning at Cooper’s Hawk Golf Course. Tee time is scheduled for 9.
Two of Mountain Home’s football teams will be back at Bomber Stadium as they welcome Jonesboro to the Twin Lakes Area on Monday. The seventh grade game kicks off at 5 followed by the high school junior
The Mountain Home High School tennis teams will be in Paragould on Monday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set to take on both of the city’s public high schools, Paragould and Greene County Tech. Action begins
Jasmine Suwannapura of Thailand celebrates with her caddie and husband Mike Thomas after winning the LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Sunday in Rogers. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ROGERS, Ark. (AP) – Jasmine Suwannapura made a 12-foot
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (right) celebrates after catching a 54-yard touchdown pass from teammate Patrick Mahomes (left) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday in Inglewood,
St. Louis Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan (right) is congratulated by third base coach Ron Warner as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco
Authorities are searching for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a female in Pulaski County. According to a Facebook post from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Saturday to a shooting at the intersection of
A male accused of starting several fires and assaulting multiple individuals in Missouri was later shot by a deputy. The unidentified suspect is currently at an undisclosed hospital after being transported by air ambulance. According to a
The Mountain Home High School cross country teams went to Fayetteville on Saturday to compete in the annual Chile Pepper Festival at Agri Park. The Bomber boys finished ninth in the “El Caliente” 5k. Jackson Free was
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – ShunDerrick Powell ran for 178 yards and two touchdowns as Central Arkansas, ranked No. 7 in the FCS coaches poll, cruised to a 34-14 win over Lamar in a non-conference game on Saturday
An area man was killed Tuesday afternoon when he was hit by debris from a two-vehicle crash while standing in a private driveway. The Arkansas State Police identified the deceased victim as 22-year-old Dylan Reed of Marshall.
A Baxter County Woman was arrested for allegedly stealing a purse from a vehicle. Thirty-one-year-old Adrianna Haarstad is facing charges of theft of property and breaking or entering for the incident. According to the probable cause affidavit,
Joe Deen (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man charged with negligent homicide after a motorcycle he was driving while allegedly under the influence crashed killing a female passenger appeared in Baxter County
Donnie Qualls (Photo courtesy of Izard County Sheriff’s Office) A Calico Rock man is accused of threatening employees of a local communications provider after he said his internet service was turned off. Sixty-one-year-old Donnie Qualls is in
Times staffers, pictured from left, are: Publisher/Advertising Manager Jenny Yarger, Feature Writer Sue Ann Jones, Editor Jessi Dreckman, Graphic Designer/Circulation Manager Regina Mozingo and Owner Norene Prososki The Ozark County Times won multiple awards at the Missouri
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) – Ashleigh Buhai birdied four of the final five holes for a 4-under 67 and a one-stroke lead over Dottie Ardina on Saturday in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. Playing in tricky afternoon wind
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed reacts in front of Arkansas defensive back Marquise Robinson after scoring on a touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Jacob Clark threw three touchdown passes, the last was his second to Lance Mason with eight seconds to play, as Missouri State edged Youngstown State 38-31 on Saturday to open Missouri Valley Football
San Francisco Giants’ Tyler Fitzgerald scores in front of St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pagés on a throwing error by Matthew Liberatore during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday in San Francisco. (Photo courtesy of
WASHINGTON – An Arkansas man pleaded guilty today to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress
Another student in northeast Arkansas is accused of making threats toward a school. The unidentified juvenile was taken into the custody of the Jonesboro Police Department on Friday. According to a Facebook post from the Valley View
The Mountain Home High School volleyball and cross country teams will both see action on Saturday. The Lady Bomber volleyball team will be in northeast Arkansas. Mountain Home is scheduled to compete in the Jonesboro Playday. Mountain
Some of the Bomber Youth Football League’s teams return to Bomber Stadium on Saturday morning. The Mountain Home gold teams are set to host West Plains. The first game kicks off at 9. The Mountain Home blue
The Arkansas Razorback football team is in Arlington, Texas, for its annual playing of the Southwest Classic. The Hogs will meet No. 24 Texas A&M on Saturday at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Arkansas is currently
Addi Decker recorded 58 digs on Friday to help Cotter’s volleyball team defeat Flippin in four sets. The Lady Warriors posted scores of 25-21, 11-25, 25-18 and 25-23. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
St. Louis Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar (21) is congratulated by Ivan Herrera (48) after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a baseball game Friday in San Francisco. (Photo courtesy
Maria Fassi of Mexico watches her shot off the 11th tee during the first round of the LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Friday in Rogers. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ROGERS, Ark. (AP) – Jasmine Suwannapura birdied
Arkadelphia 42, Nashville 12 Ashdown 36, Harmony Grove-Haskell 20 Atkins 49, Episcopal Collegiate 6 Bauxite 78, Fountain Lake 72 Beebe 22, Maumelle 0 Benton 48, Jonesboro 35 Bentonville 55, Har-Ber 21 Berryville 21, Huntsville 6 Bigelow 45,
A local fast food restaurant manager is facing theft charges following reports he was making large change orders from a cash management service. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Mountain Home Police Department received a theft
Donald Ricci (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Four arrests in the span of less than six months stemming from traffic stops and a traffic accident have left a Mountain Home man facing life in prison.
William Sanders (Photo courtesy of Howell County Sheriff’s Office) A Howell County man is accused of holding two teenagers on a hunting trip at gunpoint and forcing them in his camper. Thirty-nine-year-old William Michael Sanders was booked
The Baxter County Conservation District’s current Bull Shoals 319 Water Quality Project is set to close Monday. The District would like to thank everyone who participated in protecting water quality in the project area and for all
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Football The Mountain Home High School football team is 4-0 for the first time since 1986. The Bombers began conference play Friday with a 50-35 victory at Fort Smith Southside. The
The Yellville-Summit High School football team began its conference slate on a rough note. The Panthers went to Quitman on Friday and suffered a 40-14 defeat. Yellville-Summit falls to 2-2 on the season and 0-1 in the
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The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public a new sex offender has registered with the Sheriff’s Office after relocating from Michigan. According to Sheriff John Montgomery, 48-year-old Robert Goertler resides at 152 Rosewood Loop in
The American Legion will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Saturday morning from 7:30 until 11 at the Alley-White American Legion Post #52. The breakfast is free for all World War II and Korean veterans along with all
Darien Urban (left) and Shalene Ehlers (right) courtesy of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. A couple from Benton County are facing multiple felony charges for attempting to sell their 2-month-old baby for a six pack of beer
United States Attorney General B. Merrick Garland took a trip to Little Rock on Thursday to join federal, state, and local law enforcement leaders to discuss the progress of curbing violent crime in Arkansas. During his visit,
Attendees to a rally calling for Little Rock officials to declare a “housing crisis” because of a lack of affordable options sign a letter indicating their position. Photographed at City Hall on Sept. 26, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Football High school football dominates the local Friday schedule as conference play begins for most teams in Arkansas, including Mountain Home. The Bombers will be in Fort Smith to meet Southside
There is high school volleyball scheduled for Friday. Mountain Home Christian Academy makes the trip to Alpena, Cotter heads to Flippin, and Viola travels to Bakersfield. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Lady Bombers volleyball teams brought home a fresh set of wins to build up their resume for the season as they faced Paragould on the road Thursday evening.The junior varsity team fired the warning shots to
There was football Thursday night at Bomber Stadium as Mountain Home’s junior high squads faced Douglas MacArthur.The first match against the Jonesboro team saw the 8th grade team fall 0-12. Jonesboro had to make the trip back
DENVER (AP) Charlie Blackmon had three RBIs and three runs in one of the final games of his professional career, Michael Toglia had three hits and two RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies avoided a sweep with
photo courtesy of AP Sports EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – There was a sense of relief in a somewhat subdued Dallas Cowboys locker room after a hard-fought victory over the New York Giants. There was little celebration.
Anstaff Bank will host a free seminar to share tips on how to protect against fraud and identity theft. The seminar will be held next Wednesday morning from 10 to noon at The Salvation Army in Mountain
A Gassville man has been arrested after allegedly stealing and damaging a vehicle. Sixty-one-year-old Danny Haley is facing charges of theft of property and criminal mischief. According to the probable cause affidavit, on September 5, the Cotter
Jennifer Cooper (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A plea of not guilty was entered during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday for a former hospital worker charged with forging prescriptions for a weight
Sales tax numbers for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home increased for the month of September. According to Mountain Homes Director of Finance and Treasury Alma Clark, the city collected a total of $619,651 in
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced it will waive day-use fees at recreation areas nationwide in observance of National Public Lands Day on Saturday. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swim
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public a sex offender who previously registered with the Mountain Home Police Department has recently moved out of the city and is now residing in rural Baxter County. According
According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, as of 3:15 Thursday afternoon, missing juvenile David Andrew Moore, Jr. has been located and is safe. PREVIOUS STORY David Andrew Moore, Jr. was last seen Wednesday evening at around
Entergy Arkansas officials say about 160 crew members will be sent to parts of Georgia to provide technical assistance for those affected by Tropical Storm Helene. Entergy officials say they are ready to help. “That not only
Photos courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office: David Andrew Moore, Jr. The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for their assistance in the search for a missing juvenile. David Andrew Moore, Jr. was last seen
Image courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey A minor earthquake has been reported in eastern Izard County. The United States Geological Survey says the magnitude 2.1 quake was recorded 3.91 miles northwest of Sidney at 6:59 Wednesday night.
On Monday, a former district court clerk in Marion, Arkansas, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $300,000 in court fines. 33-year-old Megan Goudy was fired and charged with theft and forgery two years ago after an investigation
A dispute over a West Memphis early voting site should go to the Arkansas Supreme Court, a circuit judge told parties in a lawsuit on Wednesday. Crittenden County Circuit Court Judge Chris Thyer, in closing statements to
The Twin Lakes can expect 1-2 inches of rain from Helene The heavy rain impacts in the Twin Lakes area from hurricane Helene have diminished in Thursday morning’s forecast. Helene, which will make landfall on Thursday will
The 11th-annual Lake Norfork Fireworks Bass Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Oct. 12 at Lake Norfork Marina in Henderson. Boats will launch at 7, and weigh-ins will be held at 3. The entry fee is $80 per
A few area high school tennis teams will see action on Thursday. Bergman and Valley Springs will meet up with Elkins at Harrison Country Club, and Harrison heads to Springdale to play Shiloh Christian. WebReadyTM Powered
There is football scheduled for Thursday, and two of Mountain Home’s junior high squads return to Bomber Stadium as Douglas MacArthur comes in from Jonesboro. The eighth grade game kicks off at 5:30 followed by the freshman
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Lady Bomber Volleyball Thursday’s volleyball schedule includes three of Mountain Home’s teams in another 5A-East outing as they go to Paragould. The junior high match begins at 4:30 followed by the high
photo courtesy of AP Sports DENVER (AP) – Iván Herrera had two hits and two runs scored, Masyn Winn tripled and doubled and Erick Fedde struck out 10 as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies
The Baxter County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health, or ADH, will offer a free flu vaccination drive-thru clinic this Friday from 9 to 3 at the First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home. Participants
Heidi Cobler (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A woman caught on video striking a three-year-old developmentally disabled child on the head with her hand and shortly after spanking the child apparently for crying made a
A Bono woman has been arrested after a Mountain Home man alleged she stole his vehicle. Twenty-eight-year-old Katlind Rounsaville is facing felony charges of theft for the incident. According to the probable cause affidavit, on July 11,
The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center is seeking volunteers. Anyone ages 14 and older can volunteer, and a background check will be required. Facilitating Coordinator Heather Pitman from the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center says
Mountain Home Parks and Recreation and the L.C. Sammons Youth Center will host the 9th annual Fishing Derby Saturday morning from 9 until noon at McCabe Park. The fishing derby is open to children ages 1 to
A public hearing will be held at 6 at Cotter City Hall before Thursday night’s Cotter City Council meeting. The public hearing will determine whether an application for Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program (ACEDP) funds should
The Cotter Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting Thursday night at 7. Items on the agenda include: – August financial report; – August board report; – annual financial report and the 2024-25 annual budget; –
The Yellville-Summit School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday evening at 5:30 at the Yellville-Summit Administrative Building. Items on the agenda include the approval of the 2024-25 budget. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Mountain Home man has been injured in a crash in Ozark County. Sixty-two-year-old Jeffrey E. Weeks was transported to Baxter Health for treatment of what the Missouri State Highway Patrol termed serious injuries. According to the
A Liberty Middle School (LMS) student has been suspended after posting a picture on social media of Dr. Pepper cans arranged to form the shape of a rifle over the weekend. Officials with LMS in Mountain View,
One person was injured in a motel fire late Tuesday night in Mountain Home. The fire at the Executive Inn at 889 U.S. Highway 62 E. in Mountain Home was reported at 11:30. The person injured was
The process for legal action has begun in response to the viral footage from early August showing a violent interaction between a former Jonesboro police officer and a Craighead County inmate. In the video recorded by the
Two poll workers check in two voters at an early voting site in Fayetteville on Oct. 28, 2022. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) A lawsuit filed last week claims Crittenden County election officials have failed to prepare early voting
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The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department is offering a girls’ youth volleyball league this fall. The league is for ages 6 to 15. The cost to enter is $40 per player, and the deadline to register
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Tennis High school tennis makes up the local Wednesday schedule and includes Mountain Home back on the road. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be in Batesville for an outing that
Image credit MH Lady Bombers Volleyball The Lady Bombers volleyball program celebrated at the Hangar Tuesday evening in a sweep over visiting Nettleton.The evening started with the junior high varsity team defeating the Raiders over 3 sets
Mountain Home’s cross country teams took on a difficult course in Pocahontas Tuesday with the boys team taking 8th and the girls team finishing 3rd.Both junior varsity and junior high teams participated in the Eye of the
The Baxter Bulletin, along with three other newspapers in north central Arkansas and south central Missouri, is under new ownership. Phillips Media Group has sold the papers as part of a deal with Carpenter Media Group, which
A new scam is being reported by the Mountain Home Police Department. The scam is more unusual with elderly citizens and jewelry retailers needing to be on the lookout. Mountain Home Investigator Lieutenant Mike Day says potential
Tyler Dudley (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Tyler Dudley of Flippin pled guilty to charges in several cases involving theft of mail, possession of drugs and commercial burglary and was given a seven-year prison sentence
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas’ CEO Jeff Quick has recently been elected Secretary of Feeding America’s Southwest Region, one of seven such positions nationwide. Quick will begin his volunteer role in January 2025 and serve
The Marion County Collector, Carla Purdome, would like to remind residents the last day to pay real estate and personal property taxes is October 15. A penalty will be applied for any taxes paid after the deadline.
The 13th annual Art Odyssey Self-Guided Tour of Artist Studios will take place Thursday through Saturday. The event offers the community the opportunity to visit artists’ working studios in the Twin Lakes area. Guests will be able
St. Louis Cardinals’ Masyn Winn follows the flight of his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday in Denver. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) DENVER
The Norfork boys’ golf team (left) won the conference title, and Lady Panther Cate Shaddy was the girls’ individual runner-up. (Photos courtesy of Norfork School District) The Norfork High School boys’ golf team finished as the champions
Photos courtesy of Aaron Lindsey The Flippin High School boys’ golf team left Siloam Springs Golf Club as conference champions on Tuesday. The Bobcats won the 3A-1 Conference Tournament with a team total of 229, 21 strokes
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Golf The Mountain Home High School golf teams hosted the 5A-West Conference Tournament Tuesday at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. The Bomber boys successfully defended their conference championship from a
With school threats seeing a recent increase throughout the United States, Mountain Home Public Schools have been working on additional school safety measures in an effort to keep the environment conducive to learning. A trial run with
WASHINGTON (AP) Johnny Cash can be seen in the unlikeliest of venues: the U.S. Capitol.Congressional leaders, Arkansas lawmakers, and members of the Cash family unveiled the bronze statue depicting the “Man in Black.” Speaker Mike Johnson,
During a short September session on Monday, the Flippin School Board approved of two resignations and one hire. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has the recap. Listen: click to download audio HUDSON: The board accepted resignations from Nikki Smith
West Helena residents are dealing with water issues after two major water line breaks over the weekend. “We have to go to Dollar General and things just to buy bottles of water,” said West Helena resident Adrion
LITTLE ROCK – Dr. Brendan Kelly today officially began his appointment as only the third president of the Arkansas State University System. The ASU System Board of Trustees voted to hire Kelly, who had served as president
Jeffrey Wood (left at table), chief of staff to the state Department of Military, and Brig. Gen. Bradley Cox present information about the closure of the Arkansas Youth Challenge Program to lawmakers on Sept. 23, 2024. (Mary
Photo courtesy of MH Lady Bomber Volleyball It was Pink Out night at the Hangar as Mountain Home’s volleyball teams faced Marion Monday evening. The 7th grade team started the night off winning their first two sets
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Golf Tuesday’s golf schedule includes Mountain Home High School’s teams staying at home to begin their postseason. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are the host teams for this year’s 5A-West Conference
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Lady Bomber Volleyball Tuesday’s volleyball schedule features two Mountain Home teams back at the Hangar as Nettleton comes in from Jonesboro. The junior high match begins at 4:30 followed by the high
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Tennis Tuesday will be Senior Day for the Mountain Home High School tennis teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will return to Legacy Racquet and Fitness on Coley Drive for the
Mountain Home’s high school junior varsity, junior high and seventh grade cross country teams will be in Pocahontas Tuesday for the Eye of the Tiger River Run. High school varsity teams that will take part include Norfork,
The St. Louis Cardinals will begin their final road trip of the season in Denver. The Redbirds will start a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies Tuesday evening. St. Louis is looking to finish the season with
Mountain Home’s junior football teams where on the road Monday for an outing with Batesville. The 7th grade team put up points but ultimately lost to the Pioneers 8-20. The junior varsity team followed with a shutout
Dakoda Reeves (Photo courtesy of Izard County Sheriff’s Office) An Izard County man is behind bars after a domestic situation where he refused to let his pregnant ex-girlfriend leave their house. Arrested for the incident was 21-year-old
A former employee of the Fulton County Hospital is facing 84 felony charges for forging prescriptions to get herself a weight loss medicine. Arrested for the multiple incidents was 40-year-old Jennifer Lynn Cooper of Salem. According to
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a firearms qualification shoot for Retired Law Enforcement Officers on October 11 at 8:30 in the morning. The shoot will be held at the new Sheriff’s Office firing range, located
The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mountain Home Public School District are working together to help make Baxter County the first in north central Arkansas to become an ACT Work Ready Community. According to
A Harrison man has been arrested after allegedly shooting a man in the knee. Fifty-eight-year-old Randy Wynn is facing charges of battery and aggravated assault for the incident. According to the probable cause affidavit, on August 17,
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
Sam Dubke, communications director for Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. (Courtesy of Sam Dubke) Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced her former deputy communications director will become her top communications director on Monday, more than a month after
This undated booking photo provided by the Missouri Department of Corrections shows Marcellus Williams. (Photo courtesy of Missouri Department of Corrections via Associated Press) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday
Arkansas senators convene for a special legislative session on June 18, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas Senate voted Friday to ask Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to submit her appointments to the Game and Fish Commission for
Monday’s volleyball schedule includes four of Mountain Home’s teams welcoming Marion to the Twin Lakes Area for another 5A-East outing. The junior high junior varsity match begins at 4 at Bomber Gymnasium followed by the junior high
Two of Mountain Home’s football teams will be on the road on Monday for an outing with Batesville. The seventh grade game kicks off 5:30 followed by the high school junior varsity contest. Elsewhere, Harrison’s J.V. team
The postseason gets underway Monday for high school golf in Arkansas. Four area girls’ teams are set to compete in the 3A-1 Conference Tournament. Flippin, Yellville-Summit, Bergman and Valley Springs will be at Siloam Springs Golf Club.
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol will host its fundraiser for Special Olympics Missouri next month in the Twin Lakes Area. The eighth-annual Angling for Athletes Benefit Buddy Bass Tournament is scheduled for Oct. 5
Photo courtesy of Cloud 9 Ranch Club A man is dead after a storm flipped his fifth-wheel camper over Sunday afternoon at Cloud 9 Ranch Club northwest of Caulfield. The name of the victim is currently not
Jerald Marberry (Photo courtesy of Conner Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center) Jerald Marberry is being remembered as someone who loved the community he served. The former mayor of Flippin died Friday at his residence at the
Todd Chance (Photo courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) A man was arrested last week on accusations of choking a female with a seat belt near Ava and fleeing when authorities responded. Thirty-eight-year-old Todd Chance was booked
Residents of Mountain Home and Baxter County will have an opportunity to hear from the candidates in the local races for the upcoming November general election. The Baxter County Contested Candidate Public Forum is scheduled for Oct.
The Flippin Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 6 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda includes: – Principals reports; – student data reports; – revised resolution for ACH-EFT
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins speaks with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after an NFL football game Sunday in Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ATLANTA (AP) – Patrick Mahomes knows he must get better. Not
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs the ball as Dallas Cowboys’ Jourdan Lewis (2) and Eric Kendricks (bottom) and Donovan Wilson (6) attempt to make the stop in the first half of NFL football game
Sydnie Laney (Photo courtesy of Benton County Sheriff’s Office) A reward is being offered for a teen reported missing in northwest Arkansas. A Facebook post from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office says the reward is $25,000 for
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Lars Nootbaar scored the
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams The traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 62B and Arkansas Highway 5 North in Mountain Home is back in service. Repairs were completed Sunday, nearly one month
A student in the Harrisburg School District has been arrested for making threats against the district and other students. The unidentified minor was transported Friday to the Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center in Jonesboro. According to a
James Halitzka poses with his girls’ basketball team after Bergman won the Tournament of Champions in Fort Smith in December 2023. Nearly 3 1/2 months after being hired by the Greenwood School Board, the former Bergman girls
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Will McElvain threw two touchdown passes and ShunDerrick Powell ran for two scores as Central Arkansas rolled past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 56-17 on Saturday night. McElvain was 18-of-21 passing for 235 yards with
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) – Jacob Clark threw for 388 yards and three touchdowns to lead Missouri State to a 31-24 victory over UT Martin on Saturday night. Clark’s 35-yard touchdown strike to DVontae Key stretched the Missouri
St. Louis Cardinals’ Iván Herrera rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Saturday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS
A West Plains man wanted in Fulton County for allegedly raping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female was arrested Thursday by the West Plains Police Department after being barricaded in his residence for multiple hours. Thirty-eight-year-old James
A Boone County woman is facing felony charges after allegedly making approximately 108 purchases on a credit card that was not hers. According to the probable cause affidavit, the victim contacted the Boone County Sheriff’s Office on
Hootin an Hollerin Queen Emma Veach (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Times) Emma Veach was crowned as the 2024 Hootin an Hollerin Queen. According to a Facebook post from the Ozark County Times, Veach received the honor
This week, NATCO released its 2024-25 Ozark Regional Directory. The directory has contained area information to residents, businesses and visitors in North Central Arkansas for over 40 years. Area residents will start receiving the directory in September.
Missouri place kicker Blake Craig (19) watches his field goal attempt hit the goalpost during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo.
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green tries to hurdle Auburn safety Jerrin Thompson as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Auburn, Ala. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) AUBURN, Ala.
Iowa State running back Carson Hanson runs from Arkansas State linebacker Charles Willekes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Ames, Iowa. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) AMES, Iowa (AP) – Rocco
Two individuals have been arrested following reports of possible armed subjects at Marion High School. There were reportedly no weapons located on the suspects or on school property. A Facebook post from the Marion Police Department states
A Little Rock man will be charged with first-degree murder and felony fleeing in the death of a 27-year-old Maumelle man following a wrong-way collision on Interstate 430 near Colonel Glenn Road early Thursday morning. Anthony B.
Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in their investigation after a woman was fatally struck by a train in Howell County. The victim is identified as 37-year-old Megan Erin Corman of Willow Springs. According to the Howell
Saturday will mark the start of SEC action for the Arkansas Razorback football team. The Hogs are on the plains for an outing with Auburn. Arkansas is currently 2-1 on the season. The Razorbacks are coming off
There is high school volleyball scheduled for Saturday as a few area teams will be in tournament play. The Salem Tournament will get underway will pool play in the morning. In the high school gym, Mountain Home
Saturday marks another day of action for the Bomber Youth Football League teams. The Mountain Home gold teams will have the second of three straight home outings as Thayer comes to Bomber Stadium. The first game will
Missouri is set for its SEC opener on Saturday. It will also be the end of a four-game home stand for the seventh-ranked Tigers as they welcome Vanderbilt to Columbia. Mizzou is unbeaten in three games on
