Baptist Prep 26, Episcopal Collegiate 19 Benton 63, Harding Academy 21 Brookland 35, Bald Knob 6 Carlisle 30, Des Arc 8 Centerpoint 26, Spring Hill 7 Charleston 55, Heavener (Okla.) 0 Clarksville 19, Dover 14 Earle 66,
Jose Eduardo Reyes-Cortez (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) A Wisconsin man, who was arrested in July for being in a hotel room with a runaway 15-year-old girl from Marion County, is now facing multiple sex
Pictured from left to right: Jeanne Hedrick, Jeff Quick and Amy Crownover As a part of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance 2024 Hunger Action Month breakfast held Thursday in Little Rock, Auto Services Company was recognized with
The Baxter County Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday night at 6 in the Knox Room of the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County. The meeting will feature speaker Charles Hammett, a Civil War
Text scams from con artists claiming to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS) or the U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) are circulating. These scams often try to get victims to give personal information or money
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Football The Mountain Home High School football team was able to wrap up non-conference play unbeaten on Friday. The Bombers doubled up Rolla, Mo., by a final of 50-25. The Bulldogs
The Yellville-Summit High School football team’s non-conference finale ended with them winning their first home opener under head coach Chaseton McCarthy. The Panthers were able to hold off Berryville with a 34-27 victory. Yellville-Summit is now 2-1
Cleveland Guardians’ José Ramírez rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS
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The Arkansas Legislative Council will review a funding request to set aside $1.2 million for enhanced security for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders when they meet today. This comes after the Council’s Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review Committee
From left: Independent pharmacy owners Kyle Lomax, Kristen Riddle and Clint Recktenwald share their businesses’ financial struggles due to low reimbursement rates from pharmacy benefit managers with the Arkansas Legislative Council’s Executive Subcommittee on Thursday, Sept. 19,
Pittsburg Pirates’ Yasmani Grandal, left, is congratulated by third base coach Mike Rabelo, right, as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Sept. 19,
The lawsuit between the state of Arkansas and Family Dollar over the infestation of rats in a warehouse will move forward in court.Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement yesterday saying that the Pulaski County Circuit judge
Mountain Home’s cross country teams battled local teams on their home turf in the Bomber Open Thursday. In the boys 2500 meter Mountain Home took first place as a team and Wave Simmons took first place for
In an outing against Searcy and Joneboro MacArthur Thursday night the Mountain Home Volleyball teams saw success in 5A-East action.The evening started rocky for the 7th grade team as they lost in 3 sets. The junior high
Mountain Home’s junior high football teams had a victorious evening on the road sweeping Elkins. The 7th grade Bomber team defeated Elkins with a score of 14-0. Opening the scoring was a 63 yard sweep by Hudson
Image courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Football High school football makes up much of the local Friday schedule, and Mountain Home will be among the teams wrapping up non-conference play. The Bombers have their second matchup against
The Viola High School volleyball team will wrap up the week by going across the state line. The Lady Longhorns will make the trip to Koshkonong. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
There is high school tennis scheduled for Friday. Viola faces Shirley at Fairfield Bay, and Jasper takes on Mulberry at the Harrison Outdoor Tennis Courts. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Attendees enjoying food offering at Taste of the Twin Lakes (photo credit Tommy Hagan) In an evening packed with food, fun and fellowship Thursday night brought the community together for the Taste of the Twin Lakes. This
The Mountain Home City Council moved swiftly through a light agenda Thursday night, voting to keep the city’s millage the same for another year. Heather Loftis has the story. Listen: click to download audio The millage will
A Boone County man has been charged with fleeing and endangering the welfare of a child following a high-speed chase with law enforcement Wednesday night. According to a press release from Sheriff Roy Martin, the Boone County
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met in regular session Thursday night, where they discussed the next steps of the transitional plan to remedy the issues at the high school. Heather Link has the story.Listen:
The Mountain Home Education Foundation has announced its five inductees for its 2024 Hall of Honor. This year the Foundation will honor Tommy Knight with the Bob Knight Spirit Award, Sandy Almond with the Earnest Perry Award,
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public a sex offender is again residing in Baxter County.According to Sheriff John Montgomery, 64-year-old John Hyatt is listed as homeless.Hyatt was convicted of child molestation in April of
A Mountain Home man was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night as he was attempting to cross U.S. Highway 62 East near the Midtown Harps. According to the incident report from the Mountain Home Police Department, at
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public of a new scam in the area. According to a Facebook post, the Izard County Sheriff’s Office says they received a call with the caller ID showing “ICPD”
A Forrest City physician who was recently reprimanded by the Arkansas State Medical Board was sued last week by a former employee for alleged sexual harassment. The civil lawsuit was filed in St. Francis County’s Circuit Court
This year, the Fordyce High School football team is dedicating their season to the four victims of the Mad Butcher Grocery Store shooting that occurred last June.Fordyce football coach Timothy Rodgers reflected on that day, saying, “When
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Rice farmer Mark Isbell, Agriculture Sec. Wes Ward, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Food Bank CEO Brian Burton (l-r) celebrate a donation of 284,000 pounds of rice to mark National Rice Month during a press conference
The Mountain Home junior varsity, junior high and seventh grade cross country teams will be on their home course on Thursday for the Bomber Open. Other schools taking part include Mountain Home Christian Academy, Norfork, Flippin, Viola,
Thursday’s volleyball schedule includes the Mountain Home High School team going back on the road for a 5A-East outing with Searcy. The junior varsity match begins at 4:30 followed by the varsity match. Elsewhere on the high
The Mountain Home High School tennis teams will be back on the road on Thursday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will go to Jonesboro for a match up with Valley View. Action begins at 3. Elsewhere on
Thursday’s junior high football schedule includes two Mountain Home teams on the road to take on Elkins. The seventh grade game kicks off at 5:30 followed by the freshman contest. Mountain Home will also have a pair
There is high school golf scheduled for Thursday. Flippin and Izard County will compete in the Highland Invitational at the Cherokee Village North Course; and Yellville-Summit, Bergman and Valley Springs will be among the schools in a
Image courtesy of Arkansas Department of Agriculture While the remnants of Hurricane Francine did bring rain to portions of the Twin Lakes Area, some portions of north central Arkansas are currently under an increased wildfire danger. According
A Mountain Home woman has succumbed to her injuries following a one-vehicle accident last week near Salesville. Seventy-one-year-old Pamela Foreman was pronounced dead at CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield. According to the Arkansas State Police, Foreman
Two employees of a Salem business, Charles Owens and Cody Owens, have been arrested on separate charges related to missing funds from the business. Both have been released on bond from the Fulton County Jail. According to
Missouri 911 will launch a GIS Remediation Project to update the 911 mapping throughout Wright, Howell and Ozark Counties. The project, funded by grants using federal ARPA funds, aims to improve the accuracy of the county map
The 28th annual Arvest Charity Golf Tournament, held in late August, raised $20,000 for local nonprofits. Four charities located in Baxter, Marion, and Boone counties each received $5,000. Each year, Arvest associates choose local “Charity of the
The PAYS (Prevention Awareness Youth Support) Coalition, a group of community members focused on enhancing the quality of life for youth in Baxter and Marion Counties through drug awareness and education, has been awarded the Federal
The City of Cotter will host Coffee with the Mayor Friday morning starting at 8 at the Cotter Bridge Market. Citizens are invited to have coffee and pastries with Mayor Mac Caradine, meet other residents and hear
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include: – approval of a resolution to levy a 2-mill property
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6 in the Administration Building Board Room.Items on the agenda include: – a facilities update requesting to complete the transitional plan
The Mountain Home High School golf teams had mixed results as they hosted Harrison for their regular season finale Wednesday at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. The Lady Bombers defeated the Lady Goblins 314-316. Mountain Home’s
A few area cross country teams and their athletes had a good showing Wednesday at the Alton Invitational. Dora won the team title in the high school girls’ race. Gainesville freshman Jessica Suit was the individual champion
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) LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – The debut of John Calipari
St. Louis Cardinals’ Jordan Walker hits a three-run double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Jordan Walker hit
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson speaks before President Joe Biden addresses the crowd at the 115th NAACP National Convention July 16 in Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) Executing a Black man in Missouri who
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri man is now facing a murder charge for the police chase that led to the death of an officer. Christopher Aaron Bishop Wehmeyer, 23, was originally charged with aggravated fleeing
Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim shares a recap from the City Council meeting Tuesday night. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A group of Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) members filed an injunction in federal court Sunday in an effort to close Arkansas Republican Party primary elections. This comes after the measure was passed by delegates in June
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A federal appeals court has reinstated an Arkansas rule prohibiting election officials from accepting voter registration forms signed with an electronic signature. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday afternoon
A legislative committee on Tuesday forwarded a $235.5 million medical contract for the Arkansas Department of Corrections to the Arkansas Legislative Council for final approval on Friday, but the deal still faces significant opposition from key lawmakers.
The Mountain Home High School softball program is preparing for the 2025 season. Tryouts are scheduled for Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 at Freedom Field at McClain Park. Students in ninth through 12th grades will try out
Three area high schools will send their cross country teams on the road on Wednesday. Bakersfield, Gainesville and Dora are set to compete in the Alton Invitational. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Wednesday’s high school golf schedule includes the regular season finale for Mountain Home. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will take on Harrison for the first of two consecutive outings at Big Creek Golf and Country Club with
It was a tough night for the Bomber Volleyball teams on the road in Jonesboro. Valley View was the evenings opponent and they were able to sweep the Lady Bombers in all matches.The 7th graders saw losses
The Mountain Home High School junior varsity football team where defeated by Highland Tuesday evening at Bomber Stadium. The Rebels ended the game with 35 points to the Bombers’ 14. The Bombers’ season record now stands at
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Lance Lynn threw six
Residents of Baxter County and the state of Arkansas have a short time before the deadline for real estate and personal property taxes. October 15 is the last day taxes can be paid free of penalty.Baxter County
A Mountain Home woman has been arrested for striking a developmentally disabled young child. Facing a felony charge of domestic battering in the second degree for the incident is 30-year-old Heidi Elizabeth Cobler. According to the probable
A Lakeview woman charged with using a “check kiting” scheme to steal slightly more than $84,000 from a local bank appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday.It had been announced in court recently that 55-year-old Elizabeth
A Texas based orthopedic surgeon is now calling the Twin Lakes area home and will be in practice at Twin Lakes Orthopeadics and Sports Medicine and partnering with Baxter Health. Dr. Nicholas “Nick” Souder is joining the
Starting Thursday, the 63rd annual Hootin an Hollarin Festival will take place on the Gainesville Square. The festival will feature bluegrass, country and gospel music as well as contests of all kinds. Throughout the weekend, visitors can
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) scores a touchdown ahead of Los Angeles Rams free safety Lamarcus Joyner (20) as Chiefs offensive guard Cameron Erving (75) looks on during the first half of an NFL
This undated booking photo provided by the Missouri Department of Corrections shows Marcellus Williams. (Photo courtesy of Missouri Department of Corrections via Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office will appeal
On Tuesday, the Mountain Home Public Schools District was made aware of additional social media posts threatening violence. Superintendent Allyson Dewey released a statement and says at no point during the day were campuses on lockdown. “MHPS
Tuesday morning, a second social media post was shared with students in the Mountain Home Public School District in regards to a threat. According to district officials, another post was shared multiple times of a threat referring
The Pulaski County Clerk’s office is celebrating National Voter Registration Day by hosting eight events Tuesday in central Arkansas. National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating democracy that occurs each September. Since launching in
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams A Mountain Home traffic signal damaged last month by a vehicle accident is another step toward getting its necessary repairs. Parts needed for the stop light at the intersection
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – Gun laws continue to be a priority among Arkansas lawmakers. During Monday’s Arkansas Legislative Council-Game & Fish/State Police committee meeting, lawmakers focused on gun laws following a year-long study. According to KARK-TV
A Honduras native who had been illegally residing in the U.S. has been charged in the fatal accident that killed an Arkansas woman early September. 30-year-old Maynor Yair Sorto-Herrera was apprehended by the Arkansas State Police (ASP)
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Bryce McLester (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A rural Mountain Home man is accused of preventing a female from trying to leave his residence after an argument began between them. Twenty-two-year-old Bryce McLester is facing
Derek Baker (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man listing a Flippin address pled guilty to charges filed against him in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday. Forty-one-year-old Derek Baker was sentenced to six years-probation
On October 1, the Baxter County Extension Office will host a voter education event on the 2024 statewide ballot issues. The event will be held on the second floor of the Baxter County Courthouse immediately following the
The Baxter County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health, or ADH, will offer free flu vaccinations on September 27th. The drive-thru clinic will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home from
The Baxter County Conservation District is now taking orders for the Annual Fall Harvest Nut Sale. Funds raised during the sale support various projects and public education events. Items for sale include pecan pieces, halves, flavored and
The Gassville City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 at the Gassville City Hall. Items on the agenda include: – discussion of interlocal agreement for dispatch and 911 services; – second reading of
The Mountain Home Bomber 7th grade football team faced their first loss in the season opener against Harrison Monday evening. The Goblins defeated the Bombers 22-32 at Bomber Stadium. The 7th grade team’s record stands at 0-1
Monday evening was a busy night for the Bomber volleyball program with six teams in play at the Hangar. Facing off against Brookland and Salem the Mountain Home teams saw mixed results throughout the evening.The 7th grade
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Lady Bomber Volleyball Tuesday’s high school volleyball schedule includes Mountain Home returning to 5A-East action as they go to Jonesboro to meet up with Valley View. The seventh grade blue team will
The Mountain Home High School junior varsity football team will be at Bomber Stadium on Tuesday as they take on Highland. Kickoff is scheduled for 6. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
There is high school golf scheduled for Tuesday. Flippin and Bergman will wrap up play in the Confidence Classic at Bella Vista Country Club; Salem, Izard County and Mammoth Spring will compete at the Golf Course on
A pair of area high schools will have their tennis teams square off on Tuesday. Viola will make the trip to Mountain View. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Andre Pallante outdueled rookie Paul Skenes, striking out a career-high nine over seven innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Monday night.”I’m very focused on me versus
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
While the remnants of what was Hurricane Francine has brought rainfall to the Twin Lakes Area, the total precipitation has turned out to be less than expected. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting
Arkansas officials can again implement a new “wet signature” rule that limits the use of electronic signatures on voter registration forms after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit granted a temporary administrative stay Friday
Photos courtesy of Mountain Home Police Department Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a theft suspect. A Facebook post from the Mountain Home Police Department states a car hauler and a Bobcat Skid Steer were
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said a recent multi-state alliance targeting organized retail crime is paying off. The Organized Retail Crime Alliance (ORCA) consists of agents from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.”Over the past month, coordinated ‘blitzes’
Zeb Clark, a former Game and Fish invasive carp team member, holds a 69-pound carp taken from the Arkansas River. (Courtesy photo) Nearly 50 years ago, catfish farmers in the Arkansas delta imported Asian carp to clean
The Mountain Home High School tennis teams have cancelled matches for Monday in Little Rock. The Bomber boys were set to meet Little Rock Catholic, and Mountain Home’s girls were to square off against Mount St. Mary.
The Bomber Battalion on the USS Alabama Story submitted by Cadet Lieutenant Grace Hale, PAO, Mountain Home NJROTC The Mountain Home NJROTC embarked on an amazing experience a few weeks ago, as they were invited to the
With the November General Election less than two months away, preparations are continuing around the country to ensure the security of the process. Chris Madison is the director of the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners. He
Scott Bouvier (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man is accused of shooting out the tires of another male’s vehicle after they got into an argument. Forty-six-year-old Scott Bouvier is facing a count of aggravated
Randal Billingsley (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A rural Gassville man is accused of striking a male he claimed is involved in organized crime. Thirty-five-year-old Randal Billingsley is facing a felony count of second-degree domestic
Allen Perkins (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man arrested after officers went to his home in Midway to conduct a compliance check and found weapons and ammunition appeared during a session of Baxter County
ASU-Mountain Home will open its 13th season of the Performing Arts Series with columnist, novelist, and stand-up storyteller Sean Dietrich, sponsored by the Gaston Lecture Series Tuesday night at 6 at the Vada Sheid Performing Arts Center.
The Friends of the Baxter County Library are seeking donations for the upcoming Silent Auction. The group is searching for items such as antiques, items from world travels, jewelry, pop culture memorabilia and World War II era
The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 5 in the Central Office. Items on the agenda include: – a zoom presentation on Apptegy by Ayron Young; – Board Training
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Lady Bomber Volleyball Volleyball makes up much of the local Monday schedule and includes home matches for six Mountain Home teams on the high school campus. Three of Mountain Home’s teams will
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Tennis The Mountain Home High School tennis teams will be in Little Rock on Monday. The Bomber boys are set to meet Little Rock Catholic, and Mountain Home’s girls square off
Monday’s football schedule includes Mountain Home’s seventh graders welcoming Harrison to Bomber Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30. Mountain Home High School’s junior varsity team was also scheduled to play, but that game was canceled. The J.V.
There is high school golf on the local Monday schedule. Flippin and Bergman will begin action in the two-day Confidence Classic at Bella Vista Country Club; and Viola, Salem and Izard County will compete at the Golf
Big Creek Golf and Country Club held its Arkansas State Golf Association-Designated Stroke Play Championship Event on Saturday and Sunday. Matthew Johnson was crowned the winner of the amateur division after a two-day total of six-under-par 138.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Wanya Morris (left) is congratulated by teammate Joe Thuney (62) after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in Kansas City,
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr reacts after scoring on a keeper against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)
Toronto Blue Jays’ Nathan Lukes hits an RBI double against the St. Louis Cardinals during eighth-inning baseball game action Sunday in Toronto. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Press via Associated Press) TORONTO (AP) – Nathan Lukes drove
Jacob Teel (Photo courtesy of Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office) An operation by the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of nine men, including a former law-enforcement officer, on multiple sex-related charges. Former Cleburne County deputy
Tommy Cash (Photo courtesy of Johnny Cash Museum) The Johnny Cash Museum has announced the passing of the late country music star’s youngest brother. Tommy Cash died Friday at the age of 84. Museum Founder and CEO
The Bomber Youth Football League blue teams came away with one win as they played four games Saturday at Thayer. Mountain Home’s lone victory was in the sixth grade game as they came away with the 48-0
The Mountain Home Police Department and the Mountain Home Fire Department gathered Saturday at McClain Park for their yearly charity event. Nearly $3,500 were raised during the third-annual Charity Ragball Game played at Freedom Field. The game
The Bomber Youth Football League’s gold teams had mixed results as they hosted Salem in their home opener. The sixth grade game ended with Mountain Home edging out Salem 7-6. The Bombers also took the fifth grade
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Trejan Bridges returned an Austin Peay punt 59 yards for a touchdown, Darius Hale broke for a 51-yard touchdown run and ShunDerrick Powell scored a pair of fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns including a 63-yard
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Draylen Ellis threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter and Tennessee State went on to defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 41-28 on Saturday night. A short touchdown run by Jalen Rouse gave the Tigers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Jacob Clark threw two touchdown passes, Jacardia Wright ran for two more scores and Missouri State defeated Lindenwood 28-14 on Saturday night. Clark threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jmariyae Robinson and a
Tax relief is available for individuals and businesses affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred in late May. According to the Internal Revenue Service, various taxpayers in Baxter, Marion, Fulton and Boone counties
John Surber (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Drivers are being forced to deal with a second four-way stop after a Summit man plowed into a traffic light control box and a fire hydrant at the
The City of Bull Shoals is holding an art contest for locals in Marion and Baxter Counties to design a new city flag. Gary Heimbach says the contest is designed to bring unity to the city. Listen:
A local Sea Cadet unit is looking for new recruits. The Tomcatters Squadron has limited openings for youth ages 10-17. The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a youth development program comprised of people interested in seamanship,
Baxter Health recently announced the addition of Bryan Slepicka, DO to the medical staff and Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Slepicka will be joining the practice of Dr. Ira Chatman, Dr. Ryan Krafft, Dr. Matthew J. McNelley, and
Arkansas running back Ja’Quinden Jackson (22) runs past UAB defender Sirad Bryant (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Ja’Quinden Jackson
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) jumps over Boston College cornerback Amari Johnson (24) as Jamal Roberts (right) blocks during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Columbia, Mo. Cook scored on the play.
Michigan running back Kalel Mullings (20) is brought down by Arkansas State safety Dontay Joiner (6) and Marvin Ham (5) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Photo courtesy
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos works against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of interleague MLB baseball action Saturday in Toronto. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Press via Associated Press) TORONTO (AP) – José
PRESCOTT, Ark. – On Wednesday, Special Agents from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested Alejandro Mendoza, 34, of Texarkana for felony counts of Engaging Children in Sexually Explicit Conduct and
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore announced Friday that Greene County, Mo., has been designated by the U.S. Department of Justice to receive additional resources to focus on combating domestic gun violence. U.S. Attorney General Merrick
Saturday’s volleyball schedule includes Mountain Home’s seventh grade team spending the weekend on the road. The Seventh Grade Lady Bombers will compete in the Brookland Seventh Grade Tournament. On the high school level, Yellville-Summit will host its
The Jasper High School cross country teams will hit the road on Saturday. The Pirate teams are set to take part in the Elkins Invitational. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo courtesy of Marissa LaDaun The Bomber Youth Football League’s season continues with its teams at two separate locations on Saturday. The Mountain Home gold teams will have their first home games as they welcome Salem to
The Arkansas Razorback football team will have its first game on campus on Saturday. The Hogs will welcome Alabama-Birmingham to the hill in Fayetteville. Arkansas is currently 1-1 on the season. The Razorbacks are coming off an
The third of Missouri’s season-opening four-game home stand will feature their first test against another ranked opponent. The sixth-ranked Tigers will bring in No. 24 Boston College to Columbia. Mizzou is currently 2-0 on the year. The
Courtesy of Wildcat Nation The Yellville-Summit High School football team suffered its first loss of the season on Friday. The Panthers came up just short as they fell to Hector 20-14. Yellville-Summit drops to 1-1 on the
Alma 35, Hot Springs 32 Ashdown 26, Hope 14 Baptist Prep 28, Mountainburg 21 Barton 22, Marianna 6 Beebe 45, Greene County Tech 6 Benton 42, North Little Rock 13 Bismarck 46, Glen Rose 14 Booneville 35,
A minor was killed when her pickup truck collided with an 18-wheeler Friday morning in Fulton County. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Arkansas State Police, the female was traveling on U.S.
Photo courtesy of Libby Dillard Sabella A Gainesville man was seriously injured when his vehicle overturned and caught fire Friday evening in Ozark County. Fifty-eight-year-old Christopher Failor was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health. According to the
A Salem woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident Friday morning in Taney County. Twenty-six-year-old Breyauna Grey was transported by ambulance to CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Grey
A group of volunteers is on a mission to teach the community about the natural resources in the area. The North Central Arkansas Master Naturalists is inviting anyone who enjoys exploring nature to “go wild” with them.
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services recently awards Rural Community Grants to 33 cities including four in the Twin Lakes Area. Through a partnership with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, or NWAEDD, over
The Calico Rock Community Foundation recently purchased the historic Calico Rock Hardware Company building to expand the museum. The new space, located next door to the museum, will nearly double the size of the museum and the
Toronto Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk (right) hits a go-ahead single against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning during a baseball game Friday in Toronto. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Press via Associated Press) TORONTO (AP)
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Chancellor Dr. Bentley Wallace released an opinion editorial on Friday titled “The Critical Link Between Road Infrastructure and Access to Education.” The op-ed can be found on the Community Voices page of KTLO,
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sept. 5 in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) –
Op-Ed: The Critical Link Between Road Infrastructure and Access to Education On September 12th, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) had the honor of hosting a joint meeting and policy summit with the Arkansas Highway Commission, leadership from
Officials with the Highland School District canceled their Friday night football game following a serious crash Friday morning involving a student. The crash happened at 7:17 Friday morning on U.S. Highway 63, almost five miles north of
Edward “Ward” Gardner, chairman of the Arkansas State Medical Board, leads a meeting on Aug. 7, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) In a brief meeting Thursday, the Arkansas State Medical Board voted to enact an emergency license suspension
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A man has been convicted of fatally shooting four people inside a Missouri motel room, nearly 10 years after the killings occurred. A jury in Springfield on Thursday found Scott Goodwin-Bey, 57, guilty
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) leads his team to the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Murray State Aug. 29 in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)
New Board Chair for the Twin Lakes Community Foundation, Estella Rhoades visited KTLO’s morning show with Kim Szecsi Friday morning. Rhoades discusses her memories interviewing with Bob Knight over the years and how the foundation has grown
A settlement has been reached in lawsuit regarding the 2021 death of Larry Price Jr. in the Sebastian County Jail. Approved by the Sebastian County Quorum Court on August 20th, the settlement will seek $3 million from
Arkansas Department of Corrections in North Little Rock on June 5, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) A Mississippi County facility and the Phillips County Jail will provide additional expansion opportunities for the Arkansas Board of Corrections, following approval
Over the summer, the Mountain Home Public School District implemented a new cell phone policy. The new policy prohibits cell phone use during class, and students are encouraged to turn in their phones to the teacher at
Gathered together to share a meal with a common goal to contribute to the fight against food insecurity, Thursday evening’s Farm to Fork event raised enough funds to provide over 70,0000 meals for local hunger initiatives. Hosted
Timothy Keplinger (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man appearing in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday told the judge it was a “long story” as to why he was wearing someone else’s pants that also
Beginning Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District, or USACE, will start major roadwork at Panther Bay recreation area on Norfork Lake and Lakeview Park recreation area on Bull Shoals Lake. The project will
A Mountain Home man has been arrested after chasing another man with a knife and then stabbing the man’s vehicle. Sixty-year-old Nykola Kotyk Jr. was arrested Tuesday night and is facing four charges for the incident. According
High school football makes up much of the local Friday schedule, and while Mountain Home and Mountain View will be idle this week, Yellville-Summit will be among the area teams in action. The Panthers will return to
The Pineville Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 13th annual fundraiser this Saturday from 11 until 5. Pulled pork BBQ plates, which include a pulled pork sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, and a drink, will be
There is high school volleyball scheduled for Friday. Viola is home against Alpena, Bakersfield hosts Dora, and Gainesville is home against Fordland. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A few teams will gather on Friday for the Gainesville Cross Country Meet. Viola’s runners will be among the field at Gainesville High School. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
St. Lois Cardinals’ Masyn Winn tosses his bat after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Thursday, September 12th, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ST.
A Missouri case marked the 14th person to contract highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1, this year amid ongoing outbreaks among poultry and dairy cattle. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Iowa State University tests samples from animals
150 firefighters from across the country gathered in Little Rock on 9/11 for the ‘First In Fire Conference.’The conference began at 7:46, the moment the first plane hit the World Trade Center in New York on the
Multiple games scheduled for Thursday have been canceled due to inclement weather. All junior high volleyball matches against Jonesboro Annie Camp have been canceled as well as both junior high football games against Paragould. Makeup dates have
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $5 million congressional appropriation to increase efforts across the state to reduce infant mortality. Nirvana Manning, M.D., professor and chair of the UAMS Department of Obstetrics
The coalition backing an education-focused constitutional amendment for the 2026 ballot resubmitted its proposal Tuesday after its initial submission was rejected in August for failing to include the measure’s full text. A ballot question committee called ‘For
Those who hit the gas instead of the brake when blue lights go on behind them will be in for a rougher time when appearing before Baxter County Circuit Court Judge John Putman. Judge Putman has recently
The Top Flight Basketball Academy is preparing for another season of instruction and competition for Mountain Home youth in kindergarten through sixth grade. Registrations are currently being accepted for the sessions beginning in October. Girls in third
Thursday’s football schedule includes two of Mountain Home’s junior high teams on the road as they on Paragould. The eighth grade game kicks off at 5:30 followed by the freshman contest. In other junior high football, Yellville-Summit
Three of Mountain Home’s junior high teams will be on the volleyball schedule as they go to Jonesboro to meet Annie Camp. The seventh grade match starts at 4:30 followed by the junior varsity and varsity matches.
There is high school golf scheduled for Thursday. Cotter, Flippin and Bergman will compete in the Green Forest Invitational at the Carroll County Country Club in Berryville; Yellville-Summit and Izard County will be at the Cherokee Village
A few area high school tennis teams will hit the court Thursday. Viola travels to Cave City, Bergman and Valley Springs head to Fayetteville to take on Haas Hall, Harrison entertains Shiloh Christian, and Jasper will play
A few area high school cross country teams will be running Thursday at Willow Springs. Viola, Bakersfield, Gainesville, Dora and Ava will take part in the Steve Waggoner Invitational. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The third annual Charity Ragball game between the Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) and the Mountain Home Fire Department (MHFD) will take place Saturday night at 6 at the Mountain Home High School Softball Fields. The departments
A Fort Smith man has been arrested for the rape of a 4-year-old female family member last year in Boone County. Twenty-five-year-old David Rockeugene Coleman is facing a count of rape in the case, a class Y
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a female found at a residence in western Marion County Tuesday night. According to a press release from Sheriff Gregg Alexander, they received a report at approximately
Issac and Tony Allen pictured in the famous meat dept at Allen’s Grocery In 1953 when Gene and Ivon Allen opened a grocery store with $500 in inventory and the dream to sell $100 a day, little
ST. LOUIS (AP) Paul Goldschmidt’s double in the eighth inning scored Michael Siani with the tiebreaking run, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night. Siani led off the eighth with
Photos courtesy of Dell Leonard The Mountain Home High School golf teams and Flippin’s boys were at Russellville Country Club on Wednesday for the Cyclone Invitational. The Bombers won the boys’ side with a team total of
The boil order for a portion of the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority has been lifted. The order, for the area of Golden Acre Road and Cripple Creek Way, was lifted Wednesday afternoon by the Arkansas Department of
The boil water order issued for the entire Pyatt Waterworks system has been lifted. The boil order was initially issued on August 19 due to a water line break. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Things heated up last Thursday at a Saline County Republican Party meeting as an argument between two women escalated into a brawl between two men. In a video recorded by a local activist at the event, two
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced the partial closure of an area bridge. The Big Creek bridge on Arkansas Highway 223, south of Viola, will be down to one lane following a routine bridge inspection. A
Dr. Morriss Murphey Henry, a pioneering Fayetteville physician, former state legislator, and long time community servant, died Sunday at age 92.Henry served as Washington County Coroner from 1964 to 1966, state representative from 1967 to 1972, and
Organizers with Arkansas Community Organizations hold up signs advocating for better Medicaid coverage outside Jefferson County’s Department of Human Services office in Pine Bluff on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) PINE BLUFF – Arkansas Medicaid
Lead by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined 41 other attorneys general in signing a letter calling for Congress to pass legislation requiring a surgeon general’s warning on “all algorithm-driven
Wednesday morning firefighters, policemen, emergency responders and local citizens gathered at Bomber Stadium in Mountain Home for a memorial stair climb to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of September 11, 2001. The group climbed a total of 110
The Viola High School tennis teams will return to Fairfield Bay on Wednesday for the first of back-to-back days of competition. The Longhorn teams will be going up against Greers Ferry West Side. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Wednesday morning will feature the Mountain Home High School golf teams’ final road trip of the regular season. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set to meet Russellville. Tee time at Russellville Country Club is scheduled for
photo courtesy of Mountain Home Lady Bomber Volleyball The Mountain Home Lady Bombers volleyball teams left the Pioneers in the dust on their home turf sweeping Batesville Tuesday evening. All 5 teams for Mountain Home were in
Michael Edrington (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A registered sex offender has relocated to Baxter County from Texas. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 64-year-old Michael Edrington is residing 5837 Arkansas Highway 178 West,
Dakota Felan (left) and Jazmine Cope (Photo courtesy of Boone County Sheriff’s Office) An investigation into several retail thefts resulted in the discovery of two Harrison residents allegedly conducting over $50,000 in pawn transactions over the last
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
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office Foundation recently received another donation which will provide body armor vests for deputies.According to a press release from Sheriff John Montgomery, Larry and Shirley Walters of Mountain Home donated $3,000 to the
The Mountain Home Bomber Cross Country Junior High and JV squads competed Tuesday in the Josh Park Invitational in Heber Springs and placed in the top ten. The meet hosted 35 teams and more than 1100 runners.
On July 26, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) CEO Mel Coleman, took over as interim CEO of the Craighead Electric Cooperative after former CEO Jeremiah Sloan left his position. According to a report from Arkansas Business, Coleman
In August, 13 building permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. Two new commercial builds topped the report with both permits being issued to Gregory Company.
AP Photo/ Jeff Roberson ST. LOUIS (AP) – TJ Friedl had a two-run single and scored Cincinnati’s other run, all in the fifth inning, as the Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Tuesday night. “TJ
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
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – An amendment to restore abortion rights in Missouri will be on the ballot, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution is expected to widely
Since the threats made to the Mountain Home School District Sunday night, Superintendent Allyson Dewey states the district has seen student attendance rates at 20 percent for the past two days. Starting Wednesday, students will be returning
The Craighead County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Bono house fire that left two people dead last Sunday. Captain Jason Allen said Monday that 66-year-old Peter Keyes and 60-year-old Tammy Robinson were the victims from the house
Michael Hobbs II (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Michael Ransom Hobbs II of Mountain Home appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and pled guilty to charges in five open criminal cases.
Dr. William Robert Snow is being remembered for being a family practitioner of medicine in Mountain Home for nearly five decades. Dr. Snow died Friday in Mountain Home at the age of 92. Dr. Snow moved to
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Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, is returning to Arkansas this week as part of the “Heartland of America Tour.” Starting back on August 28th in Cheyenne, Wyoming, this iconic locomotive
A special master to the Arkansas Supreme Court found nearly 6,000 signatures supporting an anti-casino ballot initiative should be disqualified because of insufficient addresses, according to a report submitted Monday. Other challenges to the proposed ballot measure
Mountain Home will be among the area schools sending their cross country teams to Heber Springs on Wednesday. Flippin, Yellville-Summit, Calico Rock, Salem, Rural Special, Bergman, Valley Springs and Harrison will also take part in the Josh
There is high school golf scheduled for Tuesday as three area schools will send their teams to Horseshoe Bend. Salem, Izard County and Mammoth Spring will compete at the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain. WebReadyTM Powered by
Tuesday’s volleyball schedule includes five Mountain Home teams returning to the road for an outing with Batesville. The junior high junior varsity match will start at 4:30 in the main gym followed by the junior high varsity,
A few area high school tennis teams will hit the court on Tuesday. Mountain View will be in Cave City to take on the Cavemen and Harrisburg, and Bergman and Valley Springs will meet up with Elkins
The St. Louis Cardinals’ current six-game home stand is set to resume on Tuesday. The Redbirds are set to welcome the Cincinnati Reds back to the Gateway City for a three-game series. St. Louis is currently in
Mountain Home had mixed results on Monday as they sent three junior high volleyball teams to Jonesboro for an outing with Nettleton. The Junior Lady Bombers took the varsity match in straight sets as defeated the Junior
The Mountain Home Christian Academy high school volleyball team had a rough outing on Monday. The Lady Eagles went to Bergman and lost to the Lady Panthers in straight sets. Valley Springs had a successful road trip.
An Izard County man has been arrested for sexual assault involving a minor. Twenty-seven-year-old James Hayden Phillips of Melbourne is facing one felony count of sexual assault in the second degree.No details of the case have been
An Izard County man has died in a single-vehicle crash. Sixty-eight-year-old Gary Raney of Melbourne died in the accident Saturday afternoon. According to the report from the Arkansas State Police, Raney’s vehicle left the roadway, crossed a
The Marion County Fair and Livestock Show are set to begin Tuesday. The activities will be held at the fairgrounds at 513 East Seawell Avenue in Summit. The fairgrounds’ activities begin with exhibits being entered in the
The City of Mountain Home issued 18 business licenses in August, including seven home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The licenses include: – Aaron Evans for Ultimate Carwash, a car wash business,
411 Street Angels is a nonprofit, faith-based organization located in Mountain Home with the goal of providing a beacon of hope to guide the homeless and low income through dark times. Having been homeless multiple times herself,
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 at the Marion County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include: – an ordinance to appropriate funds from the unappropriated sales tax solid waste
The boil order for the Brunner Hill Water Association issued last week has been lifted. The Arkansas Department of Health lifted the order Monday morning. The order had been issued last Monday for customers on the Jordan
Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey released a statement in response to the investigation into the threats towards the district late Sunday night. Dewey says: “To our families and community members, Law enforcement agencies have been
In a statement released Monday afternoon, Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin states no evidence suggested the threats to the Mountain Home Public School District late Sunday night originated from within the local community. Griffin stated the
The Briarcliff City Council and Improvement District meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 at the Tracy Area Fire Department located at 82 County Road 673 in Mountain Home. The meeting is open to the public.
Mountain Home’s junior high volleyball team competed in the Russellville Whirlwind Invitational on Saturday. The Junior Lady Bombers finished second in pool play as each match had two sets. Mountain Home swept Morrilton and Dover and split
Ammunition primers and energetics manufacturer, White River Energetics (WRE), plans to spend $70 million to expand its ammunition primer plant in Des Arc as well as add 100 jobs. The project will also include a $10 million
Following threats made to the Yellville Summit School district Monday morning, officials have since learned the threats originated from Marion County, Kentucky and appear to have not been made towards Marion County, Arkansas.Superintendent Wes Henderson spoke with
Monday morning, Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey, released statement in response to the late Sunday night threats towards the district. “MHPS Families, Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this
The 2024 Great Arkansas Cleanup is underway and runs through October 31st. Keep Arkansas Beautiful (KAB) officials said the annual campaign brings together thousands of volunteers to focus on cleanups and beautification efforts all over the natural
The Arkansas Department of Education has received a $3.6 million federal grant that will allow educators to improve instruction and student learning. Arkansas is one of 10 states receiving nearly $30 million worth of the U.S. Department
The Yellville Summit School district sent the following text update mid Monday morning regarding the threat of violence sent to the County.”Law enforcement has confirmed that the posts being shared locally on social media originated in Marion
Late Sunday night, local law enforcement along with Mountain Home Public Schools District administration were notified of a threat of violence stemming from social media. Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and
In a text alert released Monday morning Yellville Summit Public Schools outlined how it has received threats of violence and is taking appropriate action. “We want to inform you of a serious situation brought to our attention
Mountain Home Public Schools superintendent Allyson Dewey released the following statement early Monday morning. “Late last night our district administration was made aware of a threat of violence at MHPS stemming from social media. Authorities are working
A Boone County man has been arrested for sexual assault involving an underage family member. Thirty-six-year-old Catlee Dwane Lake of Harrison is facing three counts of sexual assault in the second degree. According to the probable cause
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show July’s unemployment rates in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri counties rose when compared June. In Baxter
Baxter Health recently announced the addition of Rosa Lopez-Rincon, MD, to the medical staff. She is an anesthesiologist practicing in the Baxter Health Outpatient Surgery Center and Endoscopy department. Dr. Lopez-Rincon completed her anesthesiology residency, internship, and
One of the major fundraisers for Serenity, Inc., will return to the Baxter County Fairgrounds this month. The 14th-annual Taste of the Twin Lakes is scheduled for Sept. 19 with the doors opening at 5:30 and the
Mountain Home is one of a small percentage of public school districts that offers every high school sport sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association, and with that, expenses to fund the athletic programs can be costly. The
The Baxter County Extension Office announced they will be hosting a Baxter County Women in Ag series. The learning sessions are intended for farm operators who are brand new to managing cattle and pastures or those who
The Salesville City Council will meet in regular session Monday night at 6 at Salesville City Hall. Items on the agenda include: – reports from the recorder/treasurer, fire department, street department, sewer, permits, planning and zoning and
Volleyball makes up much of the local Monday schedule, and three of Mountain Home’s junior high squads will be in Jonesboro for an outing with Nettleton. The seventh grade gold team takes the court at 4 followed
The Mountain Home High School tennis teams will return to the home courts on Monday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set to welcome Highland to Legacy Racquet and Fitness on Coley Drive. Action begins at 3:30.
Two area junior varsity football teams will hit the gridiron on Monday. Salem heads to Cave City, and Harrison entertains Farmington. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
There is high school golf scheduled for Monday. Salem and Izard County will compete at the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain in Horseshoe Bend, Mountain View will go to Tannenbaum Golf Club in Drasco, and Bergman will
The Yellville-Summit Public Schools Board of Education will meet Monday night at 5:30 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include: – monthly budget and financial reports; – student transfers; – Governor’s School attendee’s presentation; –
Charlie Barton (center) at Scotsdale Golf Club (Photo courtesy of Alyssia Barton The Northwest Arkansas Local Tour of the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation held an event Sunday at Scotsdale Golf Course in Bella Vista. Two students of
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates Ezekiel Elliott’s touchdown run against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday in Cleveland. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) CLEVELAND (AP) – Dak Prescott barely
Seattle Mariners’ J.P. Crawford (left) rounds first on his way to an RBI double of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Roycroft (right) during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of
David Bostic (Photo courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff’s Office) A man wanted for stabbing an Oklahoma teenager in southwest Missouri has been located in New York. According to KYTV/KSPR, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office states 47-year-old David
A woman was airlifted to a Memphis hospital, and a Paragould man has been arrested following a domestic violence incident. Thirty-two-year-old Tyler O’Neal is facing a felony count of second-degree domestic battery. According to a Facebook post
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws a pass during an NFL football practice at the team’s training facility Aug. 28 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) Dak Prescott has a new contract with the Dallas
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) looks up after scoring a touchdown as teammate Mitchell Walters (75) celebrates during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo Saturday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Courtney Jackson returned a punt 77 yards for a third-quarter touchdown and Jaylen Raynor found Corey Rucker with a five-yard scoring pass to lift Arkansas State to a 28-24 come-from-behind win over Tulsa
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) – ShunDerrick Powell ran for 126 yards and accounted for three touchdowns to lead Central Arkansas to a 34-13 victory over Lindenwood on Saturday night. Powell had a 3-yard TD run and broke
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Oshawn Ross ran for 100 yards and three touchdowns and Mekhi Hagens threw for 350 yards and two scores to lead Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a 73-0 rout of NAIA-member Arkansas Baptist in
St. Louis Cardinals’ Pedro Pagés (43) is congratulated by teammate Jordan Walker after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of
Jeffrey Stansbery (Photo courtesy of Searcy County Sheriff’s Office) Statements made by a Searcy County man while he was a hospital patient resulted the discovery of a deceased female at his residence and charges brought against the
An infant is among three females injured in a two-vehicle accident Saturday evening in Ozark County. The child, less than 1 year old, suffered moderate injuries, and her driver, 24-year-old Darci Dimirsky, had minor injuries. Both Wasola
A Mountain Home woman was not injured in a two-vehicle accident she was involved in Wednesday night in Webster County, Mo. According to the incident report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 30-year-old Kaitey Willingham of Mountain
On Monday, Mountain Home Public School Superintendent Allyson Dewey will host a “Drop In With Dewey” event at the Oakland Community Center at 5. Following the event, Dewey will speak during the Oakland Area Improvement Association public
Now through October 31, youth readers can participate in the Youth Smokey Bear Reading Challenge at the Baxter County Library to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. Participants can complete the challenge by reading three books on wildfire
The City of Briarcliff is now accepting bids for multiple jobs. Bids are now being accepted for: – foam insulation of a shop building approximately 2400 square feet; – a supplier and installer of a 12 x
The Bomber Youth Football League opened its season Saturday with mixed results. One group of teams for Mountain Home started the campaign in front of the home crowd. Dylan Connolly has the details. Listen: click to download
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) – Kadin Semonza threw four touchdown passes and Ball State opened its season with a 42-34 win over Missouri State on Saturday. Semonza’s final TD toss, a 5-yarder to Tanner Koziol to the left-rear
The season started Saturday for the Mountain Home High School cross country teams as they were among a few in the area competing in the Southwest Cross Country Association Richard Clark Invitational in Bolivar, Mo. The Bombers
Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs into Arkansas linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. (10) and others in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Stillwater, Okla. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
A Calico Rock man is dead after he was ejected from his pickup truck on the south side of town Friday night. The one-vehicle accident claimed the life of 24-year-old Luke Sanders. According to the Arkansas State
Abortion-rights supporters take part in a protest, May 30, 2019, in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri judge on Friday ruled that an abortion-rights campaign did not meet legal
A hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu despite having had no known contact with dairy cows or other animals associated with an ongoing outbreak, health officials said Friday. This is the 14th person in
Saturday’s cross country schedule includes the season opener for the Mountain Home High School teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be joined by Dora, West Plains and Branson at the Southwest Cross Country Association Richard Clark
There is volleyball scheduled for Saturday, and Mountain Home’s junior high squad will be among the area teams on the road. The Junior Lady Bombers are set to compete in a tournament at Russellville. Also on the
Saturday will mark the start of another season for the Bomber Youth Football League. Several area kids will hit the gridiron at two different locations. The Mountain Home Blue teams will begin their campaign at Bomber Stadium
The Arkansas Razorback football team will have its first out-of-state test on Saturday. The Hogs will be in Stillwater to meet 16th-ranked Oklahoma State. Arkansas is currently 1-0 on the season. The Razorbacks began the season Aug.
Missouri will play the second of a four-game home stand as a team in the Associated Press’ top 10. The ninth-ranked Tigers are set to welcome Buffalo in to Columbia. Mizzou is 1-0 on the year. The
Alma 28, Siloam Springs 14 Arkadelphia 52, Hot Springs 14 Atkins 41, Dover 26 Baptist Prep 42, Two Rivers 28 Bearden 43, Episcopal Collegiate 0 Beebe 21, Nettleton 17 Bismarck 62, Mineral Springs 14 Booneville 31, Ozark
Four area residents were transported to Baxter Health and to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains following a two-vehicle crash Aug. 30 in Mammoth Spring, and two have since succumbed to their injuries. The Arkansas State Police reports
A Harrison man has succumbed to his injuries after his semi truck was one of three vehicles involved in an accident in Carroll County during the early morning of Aug. 27. Fifty-five-year-old Eric Rogers was pronounced dead
A Yellville man was seriously injured in a semi truck accident early Friday morning in southwest Missouri. Forty-three-year-old Thomas Barnes was transported by air ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
The Arkansas State Police have arrested a Flippin man in connection of threatening messages sent to Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin. According to a press release from the Arkansas State Police, the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office requested
Baxter Health recently announced the addition of Zane Cannon, DO, to the medical staff. Dr. Cannon will practice at the Baxter Health Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease Clinic alongside Raymond Bandy Jr., MD, and Kylee Claypool, APRN.
Brantlee Phillips (Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Football) The Mountain Home High School football team picked up its second straight win in one of the Natural State’s oldest rivalries. The Bombers went to F.S. Garrison Stadium
The Izard County High School football team had a rough night in its first road game as an 11-man program. The Cougars went to Cave City on Friday and suffered a 42-7 defeat. Izard County falls to
Members of the Seattle Mariners celebrate a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals following a baseball game Friday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Dylan Moore homered and Bryce Miller
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Augusta Mayor Jeff Collins was arrest by Arkansas State Police (ASP) Thursday afternoon on charges of misdemeanor theft.61-year-old Mayor Jeff Collins was arrested after the ASP Criminal Investigation Division lead an investigation into allegations of misappropriated funds
Chris Johnston (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A report of a physical domestic incident in northern Baxter County led to the arrest of a rural Mountain Home man following a manhunt. Thirty-three-year-old Chris Johnston III
Grammy Award winning country singer Ashley McBryde will be making her return to Arkansas State University – Jonesboro later this year to perform with the Delta Symphony Orchestra.The concert will be located in the Riceland Hall at
A Bull Shoals man was arrested after an investigation revealed he had initiated a graphic sexual chat with a 16-year-old girl. According to a release from the Arkansas State Police (ASP), on August 28, the ASP Internet
The committee that Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders created in March to develop a plan to improve the state’s maternal health infrastructure and outcomes issued its required progress report Thursday.The report includes a range of recommendations to
High school football makes up much of the local Friday schedule, and Mountain Home will transition from its new rivalry last week to one of the state’s oldest rivalries this week. The Bombers will have their first
