At the request of the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Fordyce.At 10:38
It’s the biggest mystery to hit the central Arkansas town of Cabot, not to mention the rest of the state: Who purchased the winning $1.8 billion Powerball ticket?Locals speculate on who the big winner of last week’s
The boil order for a portion of Flippin Waterworks has been lifted. The order affected Flippin Waterworks customers from the intersection of Arkansas State Highways 202 and 178 out to address 6321 and the customers on
Arkansas State put on a shooting clinic Tuesday night in Jonesboro, rolling past Arkansas Tech 107-63 inside First National Bank Arena. The Red Wolves, now 10-4 overall and 2-0 in Sun Belt play, knocked down a
A 23-year-old woman is in custody following the death of an infant in Little Rock, authorities said. Little Rock Police Department officers responded around 11:14 a.m. on Dec. 30, 2025, to a medical call at a residence
It was a busy Tuesday night on the high school hardwood with plenty of action on both the boys and girls sides. SENIOR BOYS In senior boys play, Bergman continued its strong season, rolling past Marshall 79-39
The third, and final, day of the Atlas Asphalt Tournament will begin on Wednesday. Mountain Home’s boys will take on Greene County Tech at 2:00 p.m. for third place. This is the third meeting between the two
Day two of the Atlas Asphalt Holiday Tournament took place on Tuesday in The Hangar. The longest day, of the three day tournament, saw Mountain Home’s boys take on Paragould and the Lady Bombers take on Cabot.
A Boone County man was recently arrested after he retrieved a loaded handgun from the center console of his vehicle during a traffic stop. The Harrison man, 38-year-old Bryan Adam Hrnjak, is facing ten charges from the
A former Baxter County resident required to register as a sex offender in early 1999 has been arrested and charged for numerous violations of the rules and regulations governing registration. He is now in jail in Washington
As the State of Arkansas has hit its highest number of whooping cough cases in 15 years, a local health official tells us about the illness and what to do if you get it.The Arkansas Health Department
Mountain Home Public Schools band director Tom Chetnik is representing the district on a national stage this week after being selected to participate in the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Chetnik said he applied to be
Twin Lakes and Bull Shoals White River area residents can kick off the new year with a healthy start by joining Arkansas State Parks’ First Day Hikes on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. The statewide event encourages people
KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News is continuing to revisit 2025’s most viewed and talked-about stories, presented in no particular order. Some will highlight uplifting, feel-good moments, while others may reflect more serious or somber events.
A 42-year-old man is being held on a $75,000 bond after police say he attacked a nurse and a hospital security guard at White River Medical Center on Christmas Eve.Reggienald Holmes faces two counts of second-degree battery,
Junior guard Crislyn Rose was named the Sun Belt Conference’s Week 8 Player of the Week after leading Arkansas State to a landmark road win at Arkansas. Rose finished with 15 points, eight assists, two rebounds,
Missouri State used strong defense and a timely second-half surge to cruise past Delaware 61-43 Monday in the Conference USA debut for both teams. Zaxton King led the Bears with 16 points, while Keith Palek III
The Arkansas State Red Wolves (9-4, 2-0 SBC) will host Arkansas Tech (4-7, 2-3 GAC) at First National Bank Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m. This marks the first in-state matchup for A-State in
Early voting starts Tuesday in two special legislative elections in Arkansas, following legal challenges over their timing. Voters in Senate District 26 and House District 70 can cast ballots ahead of Jan. 6 primaries, with general elections
It was a full slate of action Monday night around the area, with several teams either building on strong starts or trying to turn things around. SENIOR BOYS On the senior boys side, Lead Hill improved to
The second, and longest, day of the 2025 Atlas Asphalt Tournament will take place in The Hangar on Tuesday.Mountain Home’s Bombers and Lady Bombers will continue in the winners bracket. The Bomber Boys will take on Paragould
The 2025 edition of the annual holiday tradition of basketball in The Hangar began on Monday. The 2025 Atlas Asphalt Tournament began on Monday as 16 teams, from 3 different states, began their 3 day journey in
An Izard County man has been arrested in Sharp County for internet stalking of a child and fourth degree sexual assault. Twenty-eight-year-old Gregory Woolsey of Franklin is being held in the Sharp County Jail in Ash Flat.According
A retired manager of the Jacob Wolf House Historic Site is raising concerns about the future of the local landmark, while state officials maintain that the site remains a valued property that continues to receive investment and
As the end of the year approaches, tax professionals say there are still steps Arkansans can take now and changes they should prepare for under new federal tax provisions often referred to as the “One
KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News is revisting 2025’s most viewed and talked-about stories, presented in no particular order. Some will highlight uplifting, feel-good moments, while others may reflect more serious or somber events. Charges against
The January recycling trailer date in Gassville has been rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9:00 to noon. The trailer will be located at 502 Lakeview Drive. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Meleek Thomas poured in a career-high 28 points to lead No. 18 Arkansas to a 103-74 win over James Madison on Monday night at Bud Walton Arena.Thomas, who hit a career-best six 3-pointers, sparked a decisive 19-3
A nursing home owner who was pardoned by President Donald Trump has reported to the Arkansas Department of Corrections after a judge rejected his request to delay the order that he serve his state sentence. A spokesperson
Missouri State University will induct seven former student-athletes, an iconic sportswriter and a national championship team as part of its 2025-26 Athletics Hall of Fame class, the school announced. Induction ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, Feb.
Credit: KTHV Arkansas Children’s announced it has received a historic $50 million gift from philanthropist and entrepreneur B. Thomas Golisano, the largest single philanthropic donation in the health system’s history. Hospital officials said the gift will support
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Starting next week, Arkansas shoppers will no longer pay the 0.125 percent state sales tax on staple grocery items such as meat, produce, bread, eggs, fish, and poultry. The change comes after House Bill 1685, signed into
The Pine Bluff Police Department confirmed Sunday that charges have been filed against 31-year-old Tony Thompson Jr. in connection with the disappearance of 43-year-old Joynell Brandon. Thompson faces first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse charges,
Local high school basketball teams are gearing up for Monday’s games across the region. In senior boys action, Yellville-Summit, now 9-6, will host County Line, who sits at 14-2. Viola, struggling at 4-16, plays Koshkonong, 0-1, while
A shooting on Interstate 630 in downtown Little Rock sent three people to area hospitals Saturday night, according to Arkansas State Police. Authorities said the shooting occurred shortly after 7 p.m. on I-630 westbound near the two-mile
Arkansas women’s basketball (11-4) saw its four-game win streak end Sunday as Arkansas State (11-3) took the non-conference finale 81-72 at Bud Walton Arena.The Red Wolves took advantage of Arkansas’ 29 turnovers, scoring 33 points off the
Two Ozark County residents were flown to a Springfield hospital and a Howell County man was taken to a West Plains hospital following a crash in Howell County Saturday afternoon. The two from Ozark County are from
The 2025 Atlas Asphalt Basketball tournament gets underway at Mountain Home Junior High School and The Hangar on Monday.Schools from all over Arkansas, one from Mississippi, and one from Texas, will participate in the 3 day, 3
Arkansas will close out its nonconference schedule Monday night when the Razorbacks host James Madison at Bud Walton Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 in the first-ever meeting between the programs. Arkansas enters the matchup at 9-3
There will be changes on the bench in Baxter County Circuit Court beginning January 1. The 14th Judicial Circuit is comprised of Baxter, Boone, Marion and Newton Counties. The most significant changes will come in the assignments
An Independence County man died early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle accident in Stone County. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) identified the victim as 36-year-old Kenneth C. Cordell of Newark. According to the ASP report, the crash
KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News is revisting 2025’s most viewed and talked-about stories, presented in no particular order. Some will highlight uplifting, feel-good moments, while others may reflect more serious or somber events.A home healthcare
Sales tax collections in Baxter County increased both for the month and year to date, according to figures released by county officials. The county’s general sales tax revenue was up 0.8% compared with the same month last
In senior boys action Saturday, Viola slipped to 4-16 with a 70-57 loss to Couch, which improved to 3-2 on the season. Yellville-Summit also came up short, falling to 9-6 after a 63-52 loss to Prairie Grove,
Arkansas women’s basketball will wrap up non-conference play Sunday with an in-state showdown against Arkansas State. The Razorbacks enter the matchup at 11-3 and riding a four-game winning streak after an 82-73 victory over Stephen F. Austin.
No. 25 Missouri scored on its opening drive, but No. 20 Virginia answered with 13 unanswered points to earn a 13-7 win in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Saturday at EverBank Stadium. The Tigers (8-5) took an
A crash Christmas morning claimed the life of a Mountain Home man. The Arkansas State police (ASP) has identified the victim as 75-year-old James Legg. According to the ASP fatal crash report, Leggs vehicle crossed the center
Recent Federal Aviation Administration rule changes have made earning a Sport Pilot license faster and more accessible, and a new flying club is forming at Baxter County Airport to help local residents take advantage of the opportunity.Under
This Christmas holiday saw the warmest temperatures ever recorded in Mountain Home as more than one daily high temperature record was broken.The week started far warmer than average with the daily temperature for late December expected at
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show unemployment rates have remained steady in north central Arkansas and were improved in southern Missouri in September
The headline jackpot rarely reflects what a lottery winner ultimately keeps, especially for prizes of historic size. For the Dec. 24 Powerball drawing, the advertised jackpot stood at about $1.817 billion. But the final amount a winner
It’s a light day on the court, on the first weekend after Christmas. Senior boys basketball tips off Saturday with Viola, sitting at 4-14, heading to Couch, which comes in at an even 2-2. Yellville-Summit brings a
Conference play begins on the road for the Missouri State Bears as they travel to the East Coast to take on the Delaware Blue Hens on Monday in Newark.Missouri State enters the matchup at 6-5 and coming
Arkansas State head coach Butch Jones has named Vanderbilt quarterbacks coach Garrett Altman as the Red Wolves’ new offensive coordinator. Altman spent the past two seasons at Vanderbilt, working with the quarterbacks under offensive coordinator Tim Beck.
An Arkansas resident received a record-breaking Christmas gift after winning the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot in Wednesday night’s Christmas Eve drawing. The winning ticket was sold at a Murphy USA gas station in Cabot, according to Arkansas
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns as the Dallas Cowboys jumped out to an early lead and held off Washington for a 30-23 victory on Christmas Day. Dallas scored touchdowns on each of its
The Denver Broncos overcame another close call and the remnants of a Kansas City dynasty on Christmas night, defeating the Chiefs 20-13 on Thursday to move closer to the AFC West title. Denver controlled possession for
A woman facing federal drug charges filed a petition recently asking for the return of her 2021 Infinity automobile that was seized September 4 as part of a drug-related criminal investigation. Sixty-two-year-old Kathleen Novy filed her petition
With the announcement last Friday of the renaming of the prison at Calico Rock to the Benny Magness Unit, the outgoing chairman of the Arkansas Board of Corrections is taking time to reflect on his time and
Some workers will see an extended Christmas break this year, while many local services and businesses will continue to operate as usual on the Friday after Christmas. On Dec. 18, President Donald Trump issued an executive order
Residents in north Arkansas can give their used Christmas trees a second life by donating them to lakes and reservoirs to create fish habitat, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said. The trees provide shelter for small
A boil order has been issued for a portion of Flippin Waterworks. The boil order for Flippin Waterworks affects customers from the intersection of Arkansas State Highways 202 and 178 out to address 6321 and the customers
A former nursing home owner pardoned by President Donald Trump asked a judge Tuesday for a delay before reporting to an Arkansas prison, citing concerns the state could not meet his religious dietary requirements. Attorneys for
Michael Osei-Bonsu scored a game-high 19 points in his return from injury as Missouri State held off a late push from Lindenwood for a 70-65 win Tuesday night.Keith Palek III added 14 points and eight rebounds for
Senior boys action saw Izard County fall to 6-7 on the season with a 61-48 loss to Westside, which improved to 9-5 with the win. On the girls side, Izard County picked up a convincing victory, rolling
Arkansas State Athletics has announced themes and promotions for the remaining 11 men’s basketball home games during the 2025-26 season at First National Bank Arena. The Red Wolves open a four-game Howliday Homestand on Dec. 30 against
A Northeast Arkansas man who was found passed out in his vehicle at a Mountain Home business last week, refused to get out when officers arrived and backed into a Mountain Home Police unit. Forty-year-old Ian Vaughn
This holiday season, one lucky Powerball ticket could turn Christmas wishes into a record setting reality. The jackpot has climbed to an estimated 1.7 billion dollars, making it the fourth largest in Powerball history. The cash option
Churches across the Twin Lakes area are welcoming the community this holiday season by offering a variety of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship services. Below is a community wide listing of local services, organized by time,
Photo Credit: Ozark County Times Gainesville recently completed construction of a new central water tower, as part of the city’s ongoing effort to modernize its aging water system and improve water pressure for residents. The tower, now
The winning numbers for the estimated $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn. The numbers are 3, 18, 36, 41 and 54, with a Powerball of 7. The Power Play was 2x. If a ticket matches all
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week directing federal agencies to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, a move drawing national attention and prompting questions about its impact in Arkansas.
When the calendar turns to 2026, more than a dozen new laws approved by Arkansas lawmakers are scheduled to take effect statewide. Some measures passed during the most recent legislative session included delayed implementation dates, setting
For the third consecutive week, Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. has been named the SEC Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Acuff averaged 25 points, 8.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in
Officials in Oklahoma and Arkansas are denouncing a federal judge’s ruling that holds poultry companies responsible for polluting a major watershed in both states and orders them to pay millions of dollars toward cleanup efforts. Oklahoma Gov.
According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Department a propane truck overturned early Tuesday morning on Highway 7 eight miles south of Jasper, prompting the closure of the highway and evacuations as emergency crews responded to a hazardous
Izard County’s senior boys, sitting at 6-6 on the season, will be back on the floor in tournament play as they take on West Side, which comes in at 8-5. On the girls side, the Lady Cougars,
The Battle at the Border was renewed in The Hangar on Monday night. The night began with Mountain Home’s JV Boys winning 54-38. Mountain Homes JV Girls fell to the Zizzers. And the 9th grade Bombers boys
It was a rough Monday night for Salem’s senior boys, who dropped to 0-7 on the season after a 67-57 loss to Highland. The Rebels came in at 4-10 and pulled away late to secure the win.
The Mountain Home Snow and Arrow Archery Tournament was held Saturday, with strong performances from local schools. Pinkston Middle School’s archery team took second place in the Middle School Division with a team total of 3,015 points.
Authorities have arrested a man accused of assaulting and threatening his girlfriend during a domestic disturbance Wednesday night. According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a residence on Fountainview Lane after a report
A Flippin woman has been arrested for stealing lottery tickets and cashing them in at a Mountain Home store where she worked and processing fake product refunds. Facing two felony charges is 21-year-old Mackenzie Mae Hayes. According
In a meeting lasting 24 minutes, the Flippin School Board met Monday evening in their final meeting of 2025. The board accepted the resignation of High School Principal Dale Horn effective June 30, 2026. The group also
A series of seven small earthquakes rattled the region near Lynn, 85 miles east of Mountain Home, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremors, with magnitudes ranging
Despite a late surge, the Central Arkansas women’s basketball team came up just short Monday afternoon, falling 65-61 to Missouri State. The Sugar Bears close nonconference play with a 7-5 record. Central Arkansas forced 21 turnovers and
No. 20 Illinois pulled away in the second half to earn a 91-48 win over Missouri on Monday in the McBride Homes Braggin’ Rights men’s basketball game. The loss drops Missouri to 10-3 on the season, while
The Flippin City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled due to the holiday season. City officials say the council will resume its regular meeting schedule following the holidays. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission confirmed Tuesday that white-tailed deer from Grant and Sevier counties have tested positive for chronic wasting disease, marking the first known cases in either county.Two hunter-harvested bucks from Grant County tested
Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that an agreement has been reached to build a new domed stadium and mixed-use entertainment district in Kansas, a project state officials say will create thousands of
The St. Louis Cardinals completed a four-player trade with the Boston Red Sox on Monday, acquiring right-handed pitchers Hunter Dobbins, Blake Aita and Yhoiker Fajardo in exchange for first baseman Willson Contreras and cash considerations. Dobbins will
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The Briarcliff Improvement District will hold a meeting today at 5 at the Briarcliff City Office. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) -A small plane made an off-field landing on a highway in southwest Missouri, officials said Saturday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the emergency landing happened just after 1 p.m. in
Reporting by Ainsley Platt of the Arkansas Advocate Arkansas inmates will no longer receive books, newspapers or magazines directly under a new policy approved by the Board of Corrections Friday. The Arkansas Board of Corrections approved the
Monday will see the Bombers hosting West Plains for the Battle of the Border. Five different teams will take the floor at Mountain Home High School on Monday. The Junior Varsity Girls game will be in the
It’s a light night on the court Monday for area high school teams. Salem will be back on the road Monday night as the Greyhounds continue their search for their first win of the season, traveling to
The Mizzou men’s basketball team plays its final game of 2025 on Monday night, squaring off with rival Illinois for McBride Homes Braggin’ Rights. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in St. Louis on FS1. Missouri enters
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew limped off the field Sunday early in the second quarter and never returned. For a second straight game, a starting quarterback for Kansas City was sidelined by a knee injury. Chris
Central Arkansas fell to Southern Methodist University with a final score of 99-82 on Sunday at Moody Coliseum. The Bears made 12 three-pointers but were outscored in the paint 56-26 by the Mustangs. This game marked the
Led by a 25-point performance from junior guard Grace Slaughter, Mizzou women’s basketball downed North Alabama 84-57 on Sunday afternoon at Mizzou Arena. Slaughter added six rebounds and two assists to round out her stat line. Redshirt
As Arkansans gather for holiday celebrations, local and state law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols in an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road.The Marion County Sheriff’s Department, the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and other local
Members of the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2025 are concluding the program with a class project focused on business retention and expansion at the Midway Industrial Park. The group conducted a business
The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society is welcoming new leadership and volunteers as it prepares for 2026. Kevin Bodenhamer, current president says they have been working on updating the museum all year and he’s excited about
County offices in Baxter County will be closed Friday following a proclamation by the governor and a federal holiday designation. Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty said the closure aligns with the governor’s proclamation declaring state offices closed
Mizzou women’s basketball faces North Alabama at noon Sunday. with the game airing on SEC Network+ and the Tiger Radio Network. The Tigers (10-3. 0-0 SEC) come off a commanding win at Saint Louis last Sunday. using
Five Red Wolves score in double figures as Arkansas State men’s basketball closes out a four-game road swing with a 93-86 win over Southern Miss on Saturday afternoon at Reed Green Coliseum. The victory improves Arkansas State
Junior forward Jenna Lawrence delivers a double-double to lead Arkansas past Stephen F. Austin, 82-73, on Saturday. Lawrence finishes with 24 points and 11 rebounds, marking her first double-double of the season as the Razorbacks improve to
Fourteenth-ranked Arkansas trades punches with No. 8 Houston, but struggles at the free throw line prove costly in a 9485 loss Saturday night in the Never Forget Tribute Classic at the Prudential Center. Arkansas enters the game
Ferris State leaves little doubt about its place atop Division II football. The top-ranked Bulldogs use a series of explosive plays to pull away from No. 2 Harding and claim a 4221 win Saturday in the Division
It was a light day on the hardwood Saturday. In senior boys action, Bergman dropped to 18-3 with a 60-52 loss to Riverview (9-4). Melbourne also suffered a setback on the boys’ side, falling to 7-4 after
The Lady Bombers traveled to Batesville on Saturday and came away with the team championship at the Pioneer Dual Tournament. Mountain Home defeated Batesville 54-24 and Lonoke 66-0 to claim the title in the tri-match. Mountain
Santa Claus may have to turn up the AC on his sled this Christmas as record breaking warm temperatures are forecasted through the holiday week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), beginning on Tuesday, warm air
Emergency crews responded to a report of a fully engulfed structure fire on December 14 on County Road 74 near Calico Rock, with initial information indicating it was unknown whether occupants were inside the home. Upon arrival,
Authorities have issued a bench warrant for Travis Andrew Ramsey for failure to comply with registration requirements. The warrant carries no bond, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Ramsey’s last known address is on Creekwood Road
Five area fire departments in southern Missouri have been notified of their approval for up to $15,000 in state equipment grants from the Department of Public Safety. In October, DPS announced the first-ever Missouri Volunteer Fire Department
A new antique toy display is now on view at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County, offering visitors a nostalgic look at childhood toys from past generations. The collection belongs to Julie Dekker, who loaned
Arkansas State University’s basketball teams are in action Saturday with both squads looking to extend strong starts to the season.The men’s team (8-4) travels to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to face Southern Miss (7-5) at 3:30 p.m. The Red
For the second Saturday in a row, Arkansas will face a former Southwest Conference rival on a neutral court and a top 20 team as the #14 Razorbacks face #8 Houston in the Never Forget Tribute Classic,
Area teams will be at home Saturday afternoon as Calico Rock and Salem each host nonconference basketball action. The Calico Rock Pirates will entertain Maynard at 1:30. The Pirates enter the matchup with a 12-4 record and
Area schools were in action Friday night, with mixed results across senior boys and girls basketball games.At Yellville-Summit, the Panthers improved to 9-5 on the season with a 54-39 win over Valley Springs in senior boys play.
The Mountain Home Junior High School basketball teams split their matchups Friday against rival Harrison in games played at Goblin Arena and Mountain Home Junior High School. The Mountain Home boys teams were on the road and
The Arkansas Board of Corrections voted unanimously on Friday to rename the North Central Unit prison in Calico Rock in honor of retiring Board Chairman Benny Magness. The motion was made during the Board’s December meeting by
Chandler Wilson Carroll (Little Rock Soiree) A Little Rock businesswoman who used fraudulent funds to purchase many items, including a home on the White River in Baxter County, was sentenced in federal court Thursday. Chandler Wilson Carroll
Harding University will face Ferris State on Saturday in one of the most anticipated NCAA Division II football championship games in recent memory. Both teams are undefeated at 15-0, and between them, they’ve claimed four of the
The Junior Bomb Squad (FIRST Tech Challenge Team 92) captured the championship at the Mountain Home Mayhem FTC Tournament on Dec. 13. Team 92 was selected as the first pick by Murphy’s Law (Team 20087) to form
The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center in Yellville will be one of the official weigh-in locations for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) fifth annual Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge, set for Friday and Saturday, Jan.
Missouri State University has hired Casey Woods, offensive coordinator at Southern Methodist University, as the program’s 23rd head football coach. Woods, 40, signed a five-year contract approved Friday by the university’s Board of Governors. He will be
Entergy Arkansas plans to add about 2,600 megawatts of new, more fuel-efficient power generation and re-power roughly 1,600 megawatts of existing facilities over the next five years, the utility announced Thursday. Regulatory filings with the Arkansas
Arkansas is locked in a legal battle with major pharmacy benefit managers over a new state law that would ban PBMs from owning or operating pharmacies, a move supporters say could reshape the prescription drug market as
Arkansas State jumped out to an early lead and held off a late Missouri State rally to earn a 34-28 victory in the Xbox Bowl on Thursday night at The Ford Center at The Star. The win
The Mountain Home Junior High School squads will be back in action on Friday. The 7th, 8th, and 9th grade boys and girls will take on their arch-rival Harrison Goblins. The boys teams will be on the
It’s a busy night of basketball on Friday. SENIOR BOYS Yellville-Summit, 8-5 on the season, will host Valley Springs, who comes in at 5-13. Cotter, 9-18, takes on Cedar Ridge, 1-8, at home. Flippin, 15-4, will welcome
It was basketball time in The Hangar once again for the Bombers as they welcomed Greene County Tech to town on Thursday. The Bombers and Tech would get into an early shootout as Bailor Tate would knock
The Mountain Home Junior High School squads were back in action at the Tennessee/Arkansas border on Thursday. West Memphis Wonder played host to the Bombers in a 3 game slate. The night began with a thrilling 40-38
The Mountain Home Bomber swim team traveled to Harrison on Tuesday night. On the girls’ side, Callie Kohler had a standout night, winning the 50 freestyle and the 100 backstroke. Annabelle Horn followed closely behind Kohler with
Christmas decorations were flying Thursday evening as a strong cold front with high winds slammed into the Twin Lakes area leading to wide spread power outages. As of 5 Friday morning most power had been restored area
The Mountain Home City Council approved the 2026 budget Thursday night during a busy session that was their final meeting of 2025. The budget totals just over $63 million. It includes a 2% cost of living adjustment
District councilors speaking to board members Thursday evening The Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) Board met for just over an hour Thursday evening in its final meeting of 2025. Among the action items, the board unanimously approved
Bakersfield high school is expanding course offerings in the science and medical fields thanks to a $513,000 grant from the federal government. Superintendent Amy Padgett says they are using the grant to enhance their science, career and
The Marion County Election Commission is seeking county residents interested in serving as poll workers for the upcoming elections in 2026. Free training sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10, and Saturday, Jan. 17, beginning at 9:30
Strong winds are being credited with wide spread power outages across the Twin Lakes area Thursday evening. As of 9 p.m. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative was reporting 4,583 members without power. In Baxter County 2,429, Marion County
The boil order for water service along County Road 4010 in Pyatt has been lifted according to city officials Thursday afternoon.The boil order was issued on Dec 5 due to issues with the waterlines. WebReadyTM Powered by
A boil order has been issued for Autumn Acres Mobile Home Park on Arkansas State Highway 126, just north on Baxter County Road 9 in the Monkee Run area. The boil order was issued by the Arkansas
A West Plains man was killed in a head-on collision by a wrong way drunk driver early Thursday morning. The victim was 48. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) does not identify victims of vehicle or boating
The Arkansas Activities Association Thursday announced the new football conferences for the 2026-28 cycle, and there are some big changes for several area schools with Mountain Home getting two new conference foes, Harrison’s conference getting a lot
Two people died in a house fire in Izard County early Thursday morning. According to the Izard County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on patrol discovered the fire about 3:40 Thursday morning in the 5000 block of Arkansas
A Sebastian County judge has ruled on who will receive the bodies of a Bonanza mother and her 6-year-old twins who were killed earlier this month. Charity Beallis, 40, and her twin children were found dead in
The Mountain Home Snow and Arrow State Qualifying Archery Tournament will take place Saturday at the Mountain Home High School Gymnasium. Flights will run from 8 to 5, and organizers say attendees can enjoy concessions, door prizes,
University of Arkansas officials say they are reviewing campus safety policies and expanding gun safety education in response to recent national and state gun-related incidents. “Any time we see a story like that, it hits close to
The Arkansas State Red Wolves will take on the Missouri State Bears in the XBox Bowl on Thursday at 8. The game will be played at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, and will
Arkansas head coach Ryan Silverfield has added three more coaches to his initial staff with familiar faces Noah Franklin named the Head Strength and Conditioning coach, Jeff Myers tabbed the Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line coach and Larry
It’s a light evening of basketball on Thursday. SENIOR BOYS On the senior boys schedule, Lead Hill, coming in at 15-3, will be back on its home floor hosting a Deer team that sits at 6-9. Salem
The Arkansas Board of Corrections on Tuesday again voted to pay the attorney representing it in lawsuits over control of the state’s prison system, despite a court order requiring payment that has yet to be carried out.
It’s basketball time in The Hangar once against on Thursday. Mountain Home will welcome the Greene County Tech Eagles to town for a pair of games. The night will begin with the junior varsity boys followed by
The Mountain Home Bomber swim teams will return to the pool on Thursday. Mountain Home will take on the Harrison Goblins in a non-conference meet. Action from the Harrison Community Center begins at 5:00 p.m. WebReadyTM Powered
The Mountain Home Junior High School basketball teams will be on the road Thursday. Mountain Home will take on West Memphis Wonder in three junior high games. The night will begin with the 8th grade boys, followed
The St. Louis Cardinals announced Wednesday that they have signed free-agent right-hander Dustin May to a one-year contract for the 2026 season, including a mutual option for 2027. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.”It’s exciting
Arkansas State knocked down a season-high 15 3-pointers and used a stifling defensive effort to earn a 79-58 victory over ULM on Wednesday night in its Sun Belt Conference opener at First National Bank Arena. The Red
Arkansas State pulled away in the final minutes to secure an 89-70 victory over Texas State on Wednesday night in the Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams at Strahan Arena. Christian Harmon led the Red Wolves
Flippin Chief Spence receiving Officer of the Year from Attorney General Griffin. Chief John Spence of the Flippin Police Department and other law enforcements officers around the state where recently recognized during the 23rd Annual Officer of
The Mountain Home City Council is planning for a busy agenda Thursday evening at 5 as they meet for the final time before the Christmas Holiday. Items on the agenda will include, an ordinance directing and ordering
The Baxter County Conservation District is offering a $500 scholarship to a local high school student planning to study agriculture, environmental science, or conservation. The scholarship is part of a statewide education program administered by the Arkansas
The Mountain Home High School Choir and Theatre Departments will present Handel & Gretsky: The Annual Madrigal Feaste, a Renaissance-style evening of music, laughter, and tradition. Performances will be held Friday at 7, and Saturday at 3
The Marion County Election Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday evening at 6 in their office in the courthouse on the square in Yellville. The meeting will include discussion regarding the purchase of new equipment, a
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday at 6 to consider several items including water and sewer issues, sanitation changes, employee pay, and community projects. Items on the agenda include review of an ordinance covering water,
The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session Thursday at 6 at Cotter City Hall. Under unfinished business, the council will receive updates on two cleanup ordinances. An update is expected on Ordinance 2025-02 regarding the
Arkansas reached double-digit wins Wednesday night with a 92-77 victory over Kansas City at Bud Walton Arena. Senior Taleyah Jones scored a game-high 24 points in her return from concussion protocol, and freshman Bonnie Deas set an
By KATV Newsdesk: Little Rock (KATV) – The Arkansas Department of Health has confirmed that at least one person has died so far this flu season.”The ADH can confirm at least one influenza-related death during the current
Cessna after landing at Freeman Farms (photo: BJ Lewis) According to the Arkansas State Police (ASP), no injuries were reported after a small plane made an emergency landing at a local farm shortly after taking off from
Thousands of cases of salad dressing have been recalled after foreign material was found in the product, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA says California-based Ventura Foods initiated the recall on Nov. 11. The
Conway, Ark.- The University of Central Arkansas Bears (4-7, 0-0) and the Kansas Christian Falcons (3-7, 0-0) are scheduled to match-up on Wednesday, December 17th, tip-off is set for 11 a.m. The game will take place in
By Heartland NewsCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) – A former Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper pleaded guilty to federal charges against him on Tuesday. The Justice Department announced that 40-year-old David L. McKnight pleaded guilty to nine counts
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked a new Arkansas law that would have expanded parents’ ability to sue social media companies, ruling that key provisions are likely unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks granted a preliminary
The Arkansas State Red Wolves open Sun Belt Conference play tonight on the road, facing Texas State at 7:30 p.m. in San Marcos. Arkansas State enters the matchup at 7-4 overall under first-year head coach Ryan Pannone,
Original reporting by Ainsley Platt of the Arkansas Advocate. Forrest Abrams of Fayetteville was 18 years old when he was found dead in a Little Rock alleyway with four bullets in his back. Darrell Dennis was convicted
Trevon Brazile made his first seven shots, including 4 3-pointers, in scoring a career-high 26 points while Darius Acuff Jr. had 23 points and 10 assists (with zero turnovers) to lead #14 Arkansas to a 108-80 victory
Gyms across the region were full of basketball action as area teams work to solidify their positions for this season Tuesday evening.Flippin played host to the Tigers from Valley Springs. It was a split as the Lady
After a nearly month long road trip the Bombers were back at home Tuesday welcoming in the Nettleton Raiders. The first quarter saw Mountain Home fall to a 13-5 deficit. Mountain Home would rally to tie the
The Lady Bombers wrestling team traveled to Vilonia on Tuesday night for a tri-meet. The Lady Bombers earned a 48-6 victory over the host Vilonia before dropping a narrow 36-35 decision to Beebe. Picking up wins for
photo credit: Bomber Basketball on Facebook In a game that was a replacement of a scheduling snafu of another opponent of Mountain Home’s the Lady Bombers found themselves on the road against Class 1A Jasper. The Pirates
A house in southern Baxter County was destroyed by a fire Sunday afternoon. The home at 6867 County Road 74 west of Calico Rock was owned by Mark Fiddler. According to Lone Rock fire Chief James Dennis,
Dashcam footage shows law enforcement speaking with unidentified member of group after exiting U-Haul truck. In a report recently released by the Little Rock Police Department a man from Lakeview has been identified as having marched with
Four Arkansas State Police employees in north central Arkansas have received County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year awards. The awards were handed out last Friday in a ceremony in Little Rock. Troopers who received County Law
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3246 donated toys and a $4,500 check to support the Mountain Home School District’s LT Thrift Store Christmas Wish program during a presentation Dec. 9 at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School.The donation
The Trout Management Program and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have begun a year long study to track the movements of Brown Trout on the White River below Bull Shoals Dam. Last month, university personnel
The monthly board meeting for the Viola School District will be held on Wednesday at the Administration Building, room 4. To ensure a quorum the regular start time of 6 Wednesday evening has been changed for this
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Bryant Police Department (BPD) requested the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate a fatal officer-involved shooting.On Monday, December 15, around 10:20 p.m., BPD responded to a disturbance with
Five people, most in their 20’s, already facing state charges stemming from their alleged involvement in trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine, have been taken into federal custody. Four of the suspects inmates are in the Washington County jail
The Gassville City Council will not meet Tuesday due to a lack of an agenda, according to a release from Mayor Jeff Braim. The next regular meeting of the Gassville City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently set turkey and deer hunting dates for the 2026-2027 seasons. The hunting dates were approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission at its Dec. 12 open meeting at MDC headquarters in
This story originally appeared on CBSNews.com – reprinted with permission. By Scott Pelley, Aliza Chasan, Aaron Weisz, Ian FlickingerCiji Green’s daughter, Maisie, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, causing her muscles to waste away. The disease is
On December 10th a Pulaski County jury convicted Devontea Clay, 26, of two counts of Second-Degree Murder in connection with the 2023 killings of two North Little Rock teenagers.The case against Clay began in May 2023 after
By K8 Newsdesk: JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – The Arkansas Department of Health has reported 486 cases of whooping cough in 2025, marking the highest increase since 2013 and a dramatic rise from the 38 cases reported in
A Missouri Lottery player in Taney County has won $100,000 after purchasing a “Break the Bank” Scratchers ticket in Branson. The winning $5 ticket was bought at the Phillips 66 located at 200 Highway F. According to
The final Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll for the 2025 season was released Monday with Mountain Home taking the 5th spot in class 6A rankings. Salem was listed 3rd in Class 3A and in overall
It’s basketball time in The Hangar once again for the Bomber Boys. Mountain Home’s boys basketball squad will begin a 6 game homestand on Tuesday against the Nettleton Raiders. Tip-Off is slated for 5:00 p.m. Tonight’s game
The Lady Bomber basketball squad will be back on the road on Tuesday. Mountain Home will make the trip to Class 1A Jasper. Tip-off from Pirate Gymnasium is slated for 6:30 p.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Several area teams will be back on the court Tuesday night with a busy schedule of senior boys and senior girls games across the region. On the senior boys side, Lead Hill brings a 14-3 record into
The Mountain Home junior high basketball teams were in action against Marion with mixed results The 8th grade boys picked up a 41-40 victory. Mountain Home was led in scoring by Bryant Edens. The 9th grade girls
The Mountain Home bowling teams picked up a pair of wins over Ridgefield Christian at Hijinks in Jonesboro, competing in two traditional games and two Baker games. The Mountain Home boys rolled to a 12-1 victory in
The week before Christmas break started with local basketball teams in action Monday evening. Calico Rock was on the road as the Lady Pirates took on Maynard. The Lady Tigers sent Calico back home without any bounty
For just the second time since Nov. 21, Arkansas will play in Bud Walton Arena when the #14 Razorbacks host Queens on Tuesday. Tipoff is set for 8 pm and the game will be televised on SEC
Mizzou football running back Ahmad Hardy and offensive lineman Keagen Trost were each named Associated Press All-Americans on Monday, the publication announced. The honors come after Hardy and Trost both earned Walter Camp All-America honors on Friday.Hardy,
Missouri State returns home Tuesday night to face regional rival Oral Roberts in a non conference men’s basketball match up at Great Southern Bank Arena. The Bears (4-5) and Golden Eagles (5-7) are meeting for the fifth
A Mountain Home woman was seriously injured when she was ejected through the sunroof of her vehicle during an accident caused by arguing with her passenger. The 18-year-old’s name has not been released by the Arkansas State
The federal government has requested permission to enhance any sentence handed down to a Mountain Home woman charged with distributing drugs. The request is based on a prior drug case against 62-year-old Kathleen Novy that was filed
Extreme cold temperatures and icy conditions complicated the response to an early Sunday morning commercial structure fire in Valley Springs, prompting the use of road salt to keep emergency operations moving safely. The Valley Springs Fire Department
A free learning session focused on cognitive communication will be held at 1 Tuesday afternoon at the Mruk Family Center on Aging. The one hour class is designed to help individuals better understand the difference between normal
The Cotter School Board of Education met Thursday with all five members present. Superintendent Jones presented an update to the parent handbook regarding Third Grade Promotion, which the board approved. Curriculum Director Misty Haynes provided the December
The Lakeview City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. City officials also announced that Lakeview City Hall will be closed for the holidays from the close of
The Norfork City Council will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A small group gathered Sunday afternoon outside the Arkansas State Capitol for an anti-fascist rally in response to last week’s sighting of a masked neo-Nazi group in Little Rock. The demonstration was organized by the Committee of
It’s a light night on the hardwood across the area. SENIOR BOYS On the senior boys side, Cotter heads east to Pocahontas, with the Warriors coming in at 7-16 and the Redskins sitting at 4-2. Ozark Mountain
The Mountain Home Bomber Bowling Team will hit the lanes on Monday. Mountain Home will compete against Ridgefield Christian on Monday. Action from Hijinks Bowling Center in Jonesboro at 3:30 p.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
It’s basketball time in The Hangar for the Mountain Home Junior High basketball teams on Monday. Mountain Home will take on Marion in 4 junior high games. The games will be split into two gyms. Mountain Home’s
Led by a dominant presence in the paint, the Missouri men’s basketball team pulled away from Bethune-Cookman for an 82-60 win Sunday afternoon, improving to 10-2 on the season while the Wildcats dropped to 3-7. Missouri set
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn left ACL during Sunday’s 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Monday, ending his season. The injury also officially eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention
A man who stole a car in Mountain Home is in the Baxter County Detention Center after being arrested in Saline County following a foot pursuit there with a deputy. Forty-three-year-old James Andrew Caple of Mountain Home,
A barn and its contents were destroyed by a fire Thursday afternoon west of Midway. Grover Township Fire Chief Jim Sierzchula says the 40X60 pole barn contained a tractor and between 60 and 100 round bales of
The Cotter Police Department took time to recognize the dedication of one of their officers on Wednesday at City Hall.Patrolman Brad Beard was named this year’s Officer of the Year with the department stating he has demonstrated
A duo of Los Angeles based scam busters who have been featured on a Fox Nation show this year recently visited KTLO to share their experience partnering with local and federal enforcement in the arrest of three
The Marion County Regional Airport Board will meet Monday at 6 at the Flippin Court Complex. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 on Sunday Night Football, dealing a critical blow to Dallas’ playoff chances.The Cowboys entered Week 15 just a game and a half behind the NFC East leader, needing a
The Norfork School Board of Education will meet Monday at 5:00 in the board room. The agenda includes Principals Stacey Bradbury and Brooke Chapman presenting reports from Norfork Elementary and Norfork High School. Board members will also
Mountain Home youth sports are set to being registration for ages 3-15 beginning on Jan. 2. Registration will be available through Feb. 16 at the youth center, located at 1101 Spring Street.Recreational Coordinator Meagan Engeler joined Outdoor
Missouri’s women’s basketball team overcame an early deficit to defeat Saint Louis 82-66 Sunday at Chaifetz Arena.Sophomore guard Chloe Sotell and juniors Grace Slaughter and Shannon Dowell each scored 16 points to lead the Tigers. Sotell also
A man from Jonesboro was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for his role in what officials said is a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The sentence was handed down this week after officials said that 44-year-old
Lead Hill closed out the 69th Annual Green Forest Tournament with a 67-65 win over Berryville in the varsity boys championship game. Berryville held the early advantage, leading 16-11 after the first quarter and 33-29 at halftime.
Cold conditions remain locked in across North Central Arkansas today as strong winds push wind chill values into the single digits.While afternoon temperatures may attempt to approach the freezing mark, National Weather Service Meteorologist Justin Condry says
Mizzou women’s basketball will face Saint Louis at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Chaifetz Arena in Saint Louis, Missouri. The Tigers enter the contest following a narrow loss to Illinois on Wednesday. Mizzou leads the all-time series
The Mizzou men’s basketball team plays its final home game of 2025, hosting Bethune-Cookman on Sunday afternoon. Tipoff at Mizzou Arena is set for 1 p.m. on SEC Network. PROMOTIONS – Mizzou will recognize the 1975-76 Tigers
The Central Arkansas women’s basketball team gutted out an 82-75 win over Grambling State Saturday afternoon. Despite another game where the Sugar Bears went through some scoring droughts, the team toughened up in the second half defensively
Central Arkansas fell to #15 Vanderbilt 83-72 on Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium, with Vanderbilt maintaining an undefeated record at 10-0. Despite the loss, the Bears held Vanderbilt 13 points below their scoring average. The first half began
Arkansas women’s basketball (9-3) picked up its first true road win under first-year head coach Kelsi Musick on Saturday at Missouri State (7-4), 73-58.The Hogs never trailed and were led by junior Jenna Lawrence with 17 points
Trevon Brazile had his third double-double of the season with 24 points (one shy of a career high) and 10 rebounds while Darius Acuff Jr. and Karter Knox each scored 20 points to lead #17 Arkansas to
A fire Saturday afternoon destroyed a house in southeastern Mountain Home. It was the second fire at the home in just over one year. According to the report from the Mountain Home Fire Department, the home at
A Mountain Home father and son were taken into custody Thursday night after what deputies described as a drunken family brawl that left the mother pushed to the floor and the son injured. Deputies were called to
One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Mountain Home Wednesday afternoon. Mountain Home Police say 76-year-old Gwendolyn Kyle of Lakeview was transported to Baxter Health by ambulance with suspected minor injuries. She was a passenger
The Cotter 5th and 6th grade Quiz Bowl team took first place in the Battle of the Buzzers Tournament in the 1A – 3A division Wednesday. Kylinn Black and Grayson HughesKylinn Black and Grayson Hughes earned All-Tournament
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas recently announced that more than 400 hoodies for students in need were donated this year for the new Hoodie Drive just in time as cold weather falls upon the region.
The boil order for Diamond City Water has been lifted. The order was lifted Friday evening. The boil order for Diamond City water had been issued Wednesday due to a main break. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers made three major drug and currency seizures along Interstate 40 in the past week, resulting in two arrests and the confiscation of more than 850 pounds of illegal marijuana and nearly $200,000
Arkansas returns to Dallas this weekend for another marquee neutral-site matchup, facing Texas Tech on Dec. 13 in a rematch of last season’s NCAA Sweet 16 showdown. Tipoff is set for 11 at American Airlines Center,
Photo Credit: Eric Gay/ AP NEWS A study from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences finds many Arkansas emergency rooms are not fully prepared to handle pregnancy related emergencies, even though they see these cases often.
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday ordered an attorney to show cause why she should not be sanctioned for using artificial intelligence in preparing a petition filed with the court. In its order, the court said Dana
Saturday brings another full slate of basketball action for area teams, with tournament hardware and bragging rights on the line. SENIOR BOYS On the senior boys side, Viola heads north to Missouri for a noon matchup at
It was a busy Friday night on the hardwood for area teams, with several strong performances on both the boys and girls sides. SENIOR BOYS On the senior boys side, the Battle for Marion County went to
The Mountain Home Bombers will wrap up the three day Arvest Hoopfest on Saturday. Mountain Home will take on Springfield Parkview. Tip-off from Rogers Mountie Arena will be at 1:00 p.m.Today’s game can be heard on Classic
Arkansas State enters Saturday’s non conference matchup at Rice with a 7-3 record and a four-game winning streak, continuing a strong start under first-year head coach Ryan Pannone. The Red Wolves are 3-3 away from Jonesboro this
The University of Central Arkansas Bears (4-6, 0-0) and the #15 ranked Vanderbilt Commodores (9-0, 0-0) are scheduled to match-up on Saturday, tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. The game will take place in Nashville at Memorial
Arkansas women’s basketball (8-3) is seeking its first true road win of the season when it faces Missouri State (7-3) inside Great Southern Bank Arena on Saturday.Tip-off is set for 1 and the game will be streamed
The coldest air of the season is on it’s way into the Ozarks this weekend making the final days of fall feel like the middle of winter. Saturday begins with average temperatures with a high forecasted at
Arkansas returns to Dallas this weekend for another marquee neutral-site matchup, facing Texas Tech on Dec. 13 in a rematch of last season’s NCAA Sweet 16 showdown.Tipoff is set for 11 at American Airlines Center, with the
The final day of the Reddog Invitational featured a top 5 matchup in Class 5A. The night got off to a flying start as Vilonia would get out to a 20-18 start to end the first quarter.
The Mountain Home Bomber Basketball team was back in action on Friday in day 2 of the Arvest Hoopfest in Rogers. The Bombers took on the Tulsa Memorial Chargers who would get out to a 12-2 lead
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers turned in a solid team performance Friday at the Army National Guard Conway Invitational, finishing fifth out of 13 teams. Mountain Home scored 104.5 points, placing behind the tournament’s top three teams
A Fulton County man has been arrested for attacking his stepfather and threatening to kill him and hitting his mother who tried to break up the fight. Facing three felony charges is 28-year-old Jeremy Lane Hurst of
No injuries were reported in a blaze that destroyed a house north of Gassville early Thursday morning, but the fire is under investigation by the Baxter County Sheriff’s office. The house at 238 Moon Hollow Lane, off
The Mountain Home Theater Arts Collective is inviting the community to gather for a cozy holiday presentation this weekend, a dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol Saturday evening at 5. The event will be held inside Treat
As waterfowl migration peaks in Arkansas, Cayce Guy is watching the skies over Steve N. Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms Wildlife Management Area with more excitement than usual. Guy, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s biologist at the
For the second time in two years, retired Arkansas State University Mountain Home chancellor Dr. Robin Myers has been named interim chancellor for the entire Arkansas State University system. Myers was named to the position Friday by
It should be a fun night on the hardwood Friday night as Marion County bragging rights are on the line when Yellville-Summit, sitting at 7-3, faces 12-4 Flippin. Bergman, now 14-2, will host the Hooks Hornets, who
A 25-year-old Jonesboro man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to seriously injuring a five-month-old baby. Second Judicial Circuit Court Judge Randy Philhours sentenced Noah Qurran Thompson to 120 months in the
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers continued their run in the Reddog Invitational on Thursday. Mountain Home took on the host Springdale Bulldogs and defeated them 58-42. The first quarter saw a barrage of threes hit by Lauren
The Mountain Home Bombers began their play in the 3 day Arvest Hoopfest at Rogers. Mountain Home had a big test in the shape of the Bentonville Tigers who came in at #8 in the latest Arkansas
It was basketball time in The Hangar again for the MHJH basketball teams. The day began in the back gym with the 7th grade girls taking the victory 30-17. Cora Ducker paced the Lady Bombers with 11
The Southeastern Conference announced Mizzou’s 2026 football schedule Thursday evening on the SEC Network, highlighting seven home dates, including five SEC games at Memorial Stadium. MU opens its 2026 campaign with a non-conference game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Arkansas will open the Ryan Silverfield era at home on Sept. 5 against North Alabama as part of a home schedule that features seven home games, including five Southeastern Conference games as part of the league’s first-ever,
The Mizzou men’s basketball team never trailed on Thursday night, cruising to an 85-77 victory over Alabama State. The Tigers improve to 9-2, while the Hornets drop to 3-7. Graduate student Jacob Crews led Mizzou with 20
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams picked up wins in both the boys and girls divisions during a tri-match on Monday, finishing ahead of Ozark and Elkins. Mountain Home took the top spot with a team
A Marion County deputy lost site of a Mustang he was pursuing at a high rate of speed recently when the driver turned off his lights during the nighttime chase, but he was able to retrace where
A man charged with leaving the Mountain Home Walmart store 34 times with unpaid merchandise appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division December 1. Thirty-eight-year-old Bobby Greenhaw who lists an address in Oxford pled guilty to misdemeanor
A 15-year-old Yellville-Summit freshman football player is recovering after suffering a life-threatening kidney injury during a game in Melbourne on Oct. 23, his family said. Kolton Layton, a versatile player who lined up as a receiver, running
The Marion County Quorum Court met Monday evening and, after lengthy discussion, approved all measures tied to the proposed Marion County Community Center, clearing the way for voters to decide the future of the project in March.
The Norfork bowling teams hit the lanes Wednesday evening at Hijinx in Jonesboro as they took on Ridgefield Christian. The Lady Panthers picked up a strong 8-1 win in points and finished ahead in total pin fall,
The Briarcliff City Council will meet Friday at 3 at 945 Scenic Drive. The meeting, originally set for Tuesday, was rescheduled and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Mountain Home woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash in northern Baxter County Wednesday afternoon and the driver that caused the accident is facing seven charges in connection with the accident including negligent homicide.The Arkansas State
Arkansas’s statewide public television network, long known as Arkansas PBS and previously AETN, will adopt a new identity next year as “Arkansas TV,” the network announced Thursday. The change accompanies a major shift in programming and
Several north-central Arkansas teams earned recognition in this week’s Arkansas Sports Media boys’ high school basketball poll, with Mountain Home, Bergman, Izard County, Jasper and Viola all appearing either in the rankings or receiving votes. Mountain
The latest Arkansas Sports Media boys’ high school basketball poll features several north-central Arkansas programs either earning statewide recognition or positioned just outside the rankings as the season moves toward the holiday break. In Class 3A, Bergman
Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.9% in September, up one-tenth of a percentage point from August, the Arkansas Department of Commerce reported Tuesday. The U.S. unemployment rate also rose one-tenth of a point to 4.4%.
The case of a Mountain Home teen kept locked in a bathroom naked and unfed for days continues to bring calls for changes in the state’s procedure for dealing with child abuse reports and in the agencies
16-year-old Phoebe Mesa-Villalobos has been located and is safe, authorities said. The Lonoke Police Department had issued a Missing/Endangered Advisory through the Arkansas State Police on the evening of December 10 after Mesa-Villalobos had not been seen
The $5 million bond for a former Conway doctor accused of rape and sexual assault remained unchanged following a bond reduction hearing Wednesday. Dr. Guy Langley Peeples, 65, of Vilonia, surrendered his medical license after his Nov.
It’s a light night for basketball Thursday night. SENIOR BOYS In boys’ action, Bergman at 14-1 makes the trip to face an 8-1 Ozark squad. Cotter, sitting at 7-15, is on the road to Tuckerman, who comes
The Bombers and Lady Bombers will hit the hardwood in northwest Arkansas on Thursday. The Lady Bombers will open the day and will take on the host Springdale Bulldogs in day 2 of the Reddog Invitational. Tip-off
The Bombers and Lady Bomber bowling squads will be back on the lanes Thursday. Mountain Home will compete in a tri-match against Elkins and Ozark. The first rolls are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. from Ozark Lanes in
The Mountian Home Lady Bombers began their three day trek into the Bulldog Classic in Springdale on Wednesday. The game featured the Lady Bombers taking on the Conway Wampus Cats who are ranked #4 overall in the
Mizzou’s women’s basketball team couldn’t complete a late rally Wednesday night, falling to Illinois 70-62 at Mizzou Arena. Junior guard Grace Slaughter led the Tigers with 19 points and 10 rebounds, picking up her third double-double of
The United Athletic Conference has announced their 2026 Football Schedule. Each of the seven football programs in the UAC (Southern Utah and Utah Tech will no longer be in the league) will play a single round robin
Two people were killed and four were injured in a five-vehicle crash north of Harrison Friday afternoon. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has identified the victims as 30-year-old Breonna M. Martin and 69-year-old James E. Ramsey, both
A rural Mountain Home man charged with barging uninvited into a female’s home where he is alleged to have broken items of personal property and punched a wall entered a guilty plea to a reduced charge of
A Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) trooper has pleaded not guilty to second-degree rape after a woman reported he sexually assaulted her at her home in July, court records show.27-year-old Ethan Minge is accused of forcing sexual
Map shows current and future projects for HWY 412 in north central portion of state The future expansion and development of the Highway 412 corridor through northern Arkansas led a discussion Tuesday between local and state elected
American classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will present a solo recital Friday afternoon at 3 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County. Fletcher, a nationally performing guitarist with a Master of Music from the Eastman School
A Main Street tradition that blends nostalgia, community spirit and Christmas storytelling is set to return as Calico Rock hosts its annual Living Windows event on Saturday. Dozens of downtown storefronts will transform into life-size Christmas displays
Dalton Scott Geer has registered as a level 3 sex offender after moving to the 5000 block of Zoe Drive in Western Grove, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office announced. Geer, a 5-foot-11, 165-pound white male with brown
Dr. Brendan Kelly, president of the Arkansas State University System, has been selected to become president of his alma mater, Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti.The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents voted today to elect Kelly as
A boil order has been issued for the Diamond City Water system in Boone County. The order was issued Tuesday afternoon for the entire system following a main break.All customers of Diamond City Water are advised that
