A boil water order issued for the Calico Rock Waterworks for customers from Red Lane to Caldwell Street has been lifted. The boil order was issued on April 5 due to a water line break. WebReadyTM Powered
Update: Marion County jurors on the blue panel are not required to report for jury duty on Monday. Jurors will be required to report for jury duty Tuesday morning at 9 to the Marion County Courthouse. WebReadyTM
State Rep. DeAnn Vaught (center) and Energy and Environment Sec. Shane Khoury appear before the House Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development committee on April 10, 2025 to speak in favor of Senate Bill 290. (Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate)
Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, asks a question during a meeting of the Arkansas Senate on April 10, 2025. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) After five failed votes, a $750 million prison appropriation bill appears dead for the legislative session,
Sen. Jonathan Dismang (left), R-Searcy, watches the Senate vote on SB 640, which would remove the seven members of the Arkansas State Library Board and allow the governor to replace them, on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Sen.
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is introducing a new option for turkey hunters to confirm their harvest this season. The new Express Check is being offered through the
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Mountain Home High School Softball Friday’s schedule includes a return to the home field for the Mountain Home High School softball team. The Lady Bombers will continue 5A-West action as
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Mountain Home Bomber Soccer The Mountain Home High School soccer teams will be back on the home turf on Friday. Conference play continues as Greenwood comes in to Bomber Stadium.
Ramay Junior High School (Photo courtesy of Fayetteville Public Schools) The Mountain Home High School track teams will be wrapping up the week in northwest Arkansas. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set to compete in the
Screenshot courtesy of Bomber Sports Network The Mountain Home High School baseball team did not have a good night at home as they suffered their third straight loss. The Bombers stepped out of conference play and fell
The Sharp County Sheriff’s Office has identified the remains discovered on Cougar Road in Sulphur Rock as a missing man. On March 19, deputies found a skull and what appeared to be a vertebra in a wooded
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – Two cases of pediatric measles have been reported in Arkansas. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause severe health complications. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and rash. Patients
Screenshot courtesy of Shiloh Saints The Mountain Home High School girls’ soccer team had a tough night offensively Thursday in Springdale. The Lady Bombers ended up losing to Shiloh Christian 1-0. Mountain Home falls to 7-4 on
Photos courtesy of April Martin Yellville-Summit was among the high school track teams at the Sara Low Relays Thursday in Batesville. The Lady Panthers finished second, and their boys were fifth. Both team titles were captured by
A woman in jail on a murder charge was granted a supervised release bond, but before she could get released from jail, she picked up another charge and never left the facility. Fifty-eight-year-old Patricia Anna Santos-Duvalier of
A woman has been arrested for taking out credit cards using her son’s information in 2023 while she was living in the Mountain Home area. Fifty-six-year-old Lisa Renee Sherrill, who now lists an address in Hardy, is
A Mountain Home man alleged to have pointed a handgun at his mother and other family members during a domestic altercation appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-two-year-old Wayne Randall Kindstrom, Jr., pled guilty to reduced
The Easter Bunny is making his way over to the campus of ASU-Mountain Home for the annual Junior Auxiliary Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt begins on Saturday with ages 1-3 starting at 10, ages 4-7 at 10:20
The L.C. Sammons Youth Center Spring Carnival kicks off Saturday morning from 11 to 1 at Cooper Park. Enoch Pepin with Mountain Home Parks and Rec, says the carnival is the perfect place to go after the
Hickory Park is scheduled to be a hot spot for country music stars this summer with the announcement of Arkanfest, a free concert festival weekend taking place June 12-14 in Mountain Home. Mayor Hillrey Adams says the
The severe weather last week caused the Gassville recycling trailer, original scheduled for April 5, to be postponed. The trailer will now be available Saturday from 9 until noon. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team extended its current win streak to five games after sweeping a doubleheader over ASU Mid-South Thursday in West Memphis. The TrailBlazers squeaked by with a 4-3 victory over the Greyhounds in the
The Cardinals are back in St. Louis as they play their first home series against a National League opponent. The Redbirds begin a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. St. Louis is currently in third
There was plenty of track and field action on Monday as Mountain Home hosted the Junior Bomber Relays. The host teams swept both team titles. On the boys’ side, Salem finished second, Omaha was third, Melbourne ended
A boil water order has been issued for customers of the Wideman System in Calico Rock. The order was issued Wednesday due to a main break. All affected customers are advised the water may be unsafe for
Elizabeth Pitman (left), director of the Division of Medical Services for Arkansas Medicaid, and State Medicaid Director Janet Mann (second from left) speak against House Bill 1004, co-sponsored by Sen. Breanne Davis (right), R-Russellville, before the Senate
Sen. Clint Penzo, R-Springdale, addresses the Arkansas Senate on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) Two bills affecting fluoride in drinking water are scheduled for Arkansas House committee discussion Thursday after passing the Senate on Tuesday.
Sen. Dan Sullivan (left), R-Jonesboro, and Rep. Wayne Long (right), R-Bradford, present to the House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs a bill they sponsored, Senate Bill 536, to abolish the Arkansas State Library on Wednesday,
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (right) talks with state Rep. Frances Cavenaugh, R-Walnut Ridge, after Sanders announced the introduction of an immigration bill sponsored by Cavanaugh and Sen. Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs. (Photo by Sonny Albarado/Arkansas Advocate) The
Damage at Jim Hinkle Spring River Hatchery was extensive. AGFC photo. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is still assessing the damages caused by the recent storms and asks hunters and anglers to exercise additional caution
(Photo courtesy of MHS Lady Bearkatz Softball) Flippin’s softball team had a rough day as they were in makeup action on Wednesday. The Lady Bobcats fell at home to Melbourne 18-0. Viola also suffered a defeat in
Harrison’s boys had the top performance among area junior high track teams as they won the Junior Anstaff Relays Wednesday at Green Forest. In the other boys’ results, Omaha finished third, Valley Springs was fifth, Ozark Mountain
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Baseball Thursday’s schedule includes a return to McClain Park for the Mountain Home High School baseball team. The Bombers will step out of conference play as Joe T. Robinson comes in
Photo courtesy of April Martin There is high school track scheduled for Thursday. Yellville-Summit, Melbourne and Marshall will compete in the Sara Low Relays at Batesville; Salem, Izard County and Mammoth Spring will take part in the
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team is set for another road trip as they continue conference play on Thursday. The TrailBlazers will be in West Memphis for a doubleheader with ASU Mid-South. ASU-Mountain Home is currently 24-12 on
A California man was arrested at the Department of Human Services office in Mountain Home early Wednesday afternoon after some tense moments when a man with a gun was on the phone talking about killing someone and
Gary Frans (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man who said he was upset by music a motel cleaning crew was playing in the room next to his is being charged with criminal attempt to
A son and his mother have been arrested after breaking into a home in Fulton County and assaulting one of two people sleeping in a bed and trying to take a child. Twenty-four-year-old Victor Edward Watson and
A non profit based in Marion County proposed their ideas for bringing a new, accessible Community Center at the recent meeting of the Quorum Court. The group, Marion County Community Services, presented a proposal Tuesday evening for
Flooding Saturday along McCabe Park walking trail near the 62/412 Bypass During last week’s storms, many waterways in the area began to overflow, causing debris to pile up on surrounding land. The City of Mountain Home has
The Baxter County Historical Society will be holding their Spring Open House Saturday to showcase the progress made at the new facility on Bomber Boulevard. Admission is free and musical group Rio will be playing in the
As part of their Million Meals program, Arvest will be hosting a Shred-A-Thon to help protect resident’s identities Saturday. The event will allow participants to shred sensitive paperwork, such as old bank statements, medical records and tax
In March, 24 building permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. Eight commercial signs were issued with the first going to McAlister’s Deli located at 1736
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Joey Bart singles off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Roycroft, driving in the winning run in the 13th inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) PITTSBURGH (AP)
The U.S. Senate confirmed Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, as ambassador to Israel in a 53-46 vote on Wednesday. The vote largely followed party lines, with the exception of Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, who
A longtime area sportswriter and the founder of the Arkansas Sports Media polls has died after a lengthy illness. Scott McDonald died Tuesday in Springdale at the age of 56. McDonald worked for the Baxter Bulletin and
A boil water order has been issued for portion of the Brunner Hill Water Association in southeastern Baxter County. The order affects customers on Russell Lane from the intersection of Rocking Chair Lane to the end of
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Jonesboro, prepares to present Senate Bill 520 to his fellow senators on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas senators on Tuesday approved a proposed ban on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) “offices,
Holly Skipper (right) speaks in support of House Bill 1915, sponsored by Rep. Jon Eubanks (left), R-Paris, before the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Screenshot via Arkansas Legislature) An Arkansas
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Baseball Ron Czanstkowski was a Bomber Baseball legend, whom the Mountain Home community lost last year. Last week, he was honored by the placing of a memorial at the gates of
Madison Harned (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A former teacher accused of having sex with a then 17-year-old student pled guilty to lesser charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-eight-year-old Madison
Caide Curry (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Baxter County man who had spent just over one month in the Baxter County Detention Center on three misdemeanor charges was let out of the jail Friday
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography The Mountain Home High School girls’ soccer team will be back on the road Thursday. The Lady Bombers will look for a 5A-West victory as they go to Springdale to meet
Students from Mountain Home recently had the opportunity to travel to the State Capitol and experience the process of getting a bill written, presented and passed. Senate Bill 391, which creates a grant program for school districts
Photo courtesy of Flippin Softball Baseball, softball and track are included on the local Wednesday schedule. In high school softball, Flippin hosts Melbourne, Viola entertains Concord, and Izard County is home against Marshall. On the baseball schedule,
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Baseball The Mountain Home High School baseball team had a tough road trip as they were swept in a 5A-West doubleheader Tuesday at Greenwood. The Bombers lost the opener 8-4, and
The annual Missouri municipal election ended Tuesday night with a number of incumbents getting voted out of school boards throughout Ozark County. The race for current Bakersfield R-IV School Board members Kyle Clayton and Darren Johnston came
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month and to help spread awareness of resources available for Parkinson’s disease patients, the Baxter Health Mruk Family Center on Aging is holding a special event Friday from 9 to 1:30. The
The Arvest Concert Series returns Thursday night at 6 with a free concert starring Grammy winning country musician Suzy Bogguss. Seating is first-come, first-served and will take place in the Ed Coulter Permorming Arts Centers inside the
Time’s running short for anyone looking to participate in Saturday’s pickleball tournament at Bakersfield High School. The deadline to sign up for the benefit event hosted by the Bakersfield Student Council is Wednesday. Bakersfield R-IV School District
Thirteen business licenses were issued in March, which includes six home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The seven business licenses include: -Hello Gorgeous, a retail store located at 117 E. 7th Street;
Nominations are open for Arkansas’ Best Burger Contest, a statewide competition celebrating 100% beef burgers prepared in Arkansas restaurants. Hosted by the Arkansas Beef Council, the contest highlights the use of high-quality beef in the state’s burgers.
The City of Mountain Home Personnel Committee will hold a meeting this morning at 9 at City Hall. The meeting will discuss updating the City’s job classifications to add an additional position. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Harrison High School soccer teams had mixed results Tuesday at Van Buren. The Lady Goblins shut out the Lady Pointers 6-0. Harrison did not fare as well in the boys’ match as they fell to Van
Yellville-Summit High School girls’ track team after winning Goblin Relays (Photo courtesy of April Martin) The Goblin Relays were held Tuesday at F.S. Garrison Stadium in Harrison, and they ended with Yellville-Summit winning the girls’ title. Mountain
Screenshot of ASU-Mountain Home celebrating a walkoff hit in win over Southeast Arkansas The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team gave head coach Spencer Adcock his 100th victory with an extra-inning walkoff hit. The double by Gabe Flores in
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Charles Davalan racked up three hits, including the go-ahead three-run homer, and four RBI to blast the unanimous No. 1 Arkansas baseball team (31-3) to a 7-3 win
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday in Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was knocked
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team is set for another outing with Southeast Arkansas on Tuesday in a game that was previously rained out. The TrailBlazers will face the Sharks in Millington, Tenn. ASU-Mountain Home is currently 23-12
During the storms last Friday, the Baxter County Courthouse was meant to be available as a shelter for residents. However, due to flooding, the Courthouse had to be closed, and a backup shelter was used instead. Baxter
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop Tuesday evening at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include: – a resolution to reconcile the 2024 budget; – a city parking lot update; – a
Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest, speaks against Senate Bill 354, the $750 million Franklin County prison appropriation, on the Senate floor on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas Senate continued to block a $750
Sen. Missy Irvin (left), R-Mountain View, asks a question about Senate Bill 611, sponsored by Sen. Tyler Dees (right), R-Siloam Springs, on the Senate floor on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas House will
A bill that clarifies aspects of Arkansas’ public meetings law is heading to the governor’s desk after it again passed the Senate by a wide margin on Monday. The bill specifies what members of city councils, quorum
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Baseball Tuesday’s schedule includes another road trip for the Mountain Home High School baseball team. The Bombers will return to 5A-West action as they play a doubleheader at Greenwood. The first
Tuesday’s track schedule includes Mountain Home’s junior high teams joining several high school squads in Harrison for the Goblin Relays. The high school teams taking part include Cotter, Flippin, Yellville-Summit, Marshall, Timbo, Bergman and Omaha. Action begins
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Baseball The Mountain Home High School baseball team was able to win a game that was a late addition to the schedule on Monday. The Bombers squeaked by Batesville by a
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Mountain Home High School Softball The Mountain Home High School softball team had a successful makeup outing as they picked up a 5-2 win at Alma. Emma King picked up
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography The Mountain Home High School soccer teams had mixed results on Monday as they were in makeup action at Alma. The Lady Bombers shut out the Lady Airedales by a final
An Izard County man is facing multiple charges for a bizarre incident where he went into an older woman’s home and started hugging her and holding her hand and then threatened others with a gun and hatchet.
Image courtesy of National Weather Service The flooding in northern Arkansas has resulted in the Spring River at Hardy reaching its second highest crest in recorded history. According to data presented by the National Weather Service, the
Changes have been made to polling locations for next month’s school board elections in Baxter County due to Mountain Home no longer having a contested race. Robert “Tony” Chamberlain withdrew from the race for Position 3 on
Tuesday is the day for voters to go to the polls in this year’s municipal elections in Missouri. There will be races among four school boards and one town in Ozark County this year. Voters in the
The Baxter County Conservation District’s Hicks Creek-White River 319 Project will host farm tours as part of the 2025 Spring Conservation Celebration. The event is set for April 22 from 5:30 to 7:30, with a rain date
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 5:30. For the meeting, the non-profit volunteer organization Marion County Community Services (MCCS), will make a formal presentation on the proposed Marion County Community
Reagan Johnson (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The No. 12/13 Arkansas Razorback softball team wrapped up its four-game road trip with a dominant 14-0 (5 inn.) run-rule victory over North Florida on Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Thomas Harrington (78) celebrates with catcher Joey Bart after getting the final out of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday in Pittsburgh (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) PITTSBURGH (AP) – Joey
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas Arkansas is back on top of the college baseball world. According to the university, the Razorbacks are the unanimous top-ranked team in the latest polls. Arkansas is the No. 1 team
Matthew Leiboult of White Buffalo Resort captured this image of the White River around 7 Saturday morning. With the rainfall over and the waters receding, officials and crews throughout the Twin Lakes Area are dealing with the
Governor Sanders takes questions after her press conference in Hardy (Courtesy of KARK) Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a cautionary message Monday about the state’s long road to recovery following severe natural disasters. “This is going
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The City of Briarcliff will meet in regular session Tuesday afternoon at 3. Items on the agenda include: – a third reading of the animal revision ordinance; – updates on FEMA; – rebuilding; and – a review
The City of Bull Shoals Parks Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 in the Bull Shoals City Hall meeting room. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
After being closed Monday, the Calico Rock School District will be back in session Tuesday. Its buses will be running snow routes only, and the Gorby bus will stop at the end of the road. Parents and
Multiple boil water orders in the area have been announced by the Arkansas Department of Health following last week’s flooding. One of the newest orders was issued Monday for a portion of the Cherokee Village Water Association
Flooding photo courtesy of the Bono Fire Protection District The Bono Fire Department responded to a call on Sunday, April 6, after a driver became stranded due to high water on State Highway 230. The department issued
The Yellville City Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday has been cancelled. The meeting has been rescheduled for May 5. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Bansley’s Berkshire Ridge Farm in Harrison, Arkansas, raises pigs and participated in a federal program that helped food banks obtain locally produced foods. Cuts to U.S. Department of Agriculture fundings have effectively ended the program. (Photo courtesy
One of the Mountain Home athletic department’s biggest fundraisers is returning to Big Creek Golf and Country Club. The Bomber Booster Club Golf Tournament sponsored by Clay Maxey Chevrolet is scheduled for April 19. Tee time is
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home High School Softball Monday’s schedule includes a makeup outing for the Mountain Home High School softball team. The Lady Bombers will be in Alma for a 5A-West outing originally scheduled for Friday.
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Soccer The Mountain Home High School soccer teams will be on the road for makeup matches after Friday’s flooding. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will resume 5A-West action as they meet
Monday’s track schedule includes an event at Bomber Stadium. Mountain Home’s junior high squads are set to host the annual Junior Bomber Relays. Other area schools participating include Mountain Home Christian Academy, Cotter, Norfork, Flippin, Yellville-Summit, Salem,
Mountain Home’s high school robotics team was crowned the Bayou Regional champions over the weekend. FRC Team 16, also known as the Bomb Squad, won the competition held Wednesday through Saturday at the Pontchartrain Convention Center in
Flooding Saturday morning at Buffalo City Public Access This month has now become the 6th wettest April on record with a rain total so far of 10.19 inches just barely beating out 2004 which saw 10.18 inches
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office and the Mountain Home Police Department were among numerous law-enforcement agencies taking part in a three-day operation resulting in the apprehension of 21 repeat wanted violent offenders on various state charges. “Operation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a high-visibility enforcement effort April 7-14 to deter distracted driving during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Law enforcement officers nationwide, including the Cotter Police
Boston Red Sox’s Alex Bregman hits a three-run home run in the third inning during the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday in Boston. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) BOSTON (AP)
Cam Kozeal (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The second-ranked Arkansas baseball team (30-3, 11-1 SEC) finished off its weekend series win against Missouri (11-20, 0-12 SEC) with a seven-inning doubleheader sweep Sunday at
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 12/13 Arkansas Razorback softball team earned its highest-ranked series win in program history by defeating No. 2 Florida, 9-5, in the series finale on Sunday afternoon
More than 800 people gathered outside the Washington County Courthouse in Fayetteville for a protest against the Trump administration on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) More than 800 people braved wind, rain and cold Saturday
Photo courtesy of Missouri Division of Fire Safety A second drowning victim has been reported from the flooding in West Plains. The body of the unidentified 45-year-old West Plains man was recovered Sunday, two days after the
While a few area school districts may have changes to their bus routes on Monday, one district will be closed. The Calico Rock School District will not have classes due to the road conditions from flooding and
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Another injury has been reported in Pulaski County related to recent severe weather affecting Arkansas. The injured person was rescued after a tree fell on a home in the 100 block of
Crews in Baxter County are working as a lot of road damage is being reported from the recent floods with two roads remaining closed. Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty tells KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Matt
Donna Burke captured this shot of a washed-out bridge at Mount Calm, west of Grisso Cemetery in Fulton County. The flooding in the Twin Lakes Area has resulted in multiple bridges on the highways in Fulton County
The recent flooding issues have led to the precautionary closure of a local recreation spot. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mountain Home Project Office is reporting the campground at Cranfield Park on Norfork Lake will be
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – One fatality has been reported in Little Rock in connection to the ongoing severe weather in Arkansas. The deceased was a 5-year-old located in a home in the 8500 block of Mabelvale
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Second-ranked Arkansas (28-3, 9-1 SEC) scored its most runs against an SEC opponent in the Dave Van Horn era in a 21-3 thrashing in seven innings against Missouri
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 12/13 Arkansas Razorbacks dropped a nine-inning heartbreaker by the score of 10-7 at No. 2 Florida as the Gators’ Korbe Otis hit a walk-off grand slam
As some of the water has receded, some area highways remain closed due to flooding, while others have reopened. IDriveArkansas.com is showing Arkansas Highway 395 from Salem to the state line has reopened after its closure this
This is a radar image from the National Weather Service captured just after 6:30 Sunday morning. While the rain has stopped falling in some portions of the Twin Lakes Area, it may not be completely over yet.
The precipitation measured Sunday morning at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, was just shy of another daily rainfall record being broken. The rain was
The Bakersfield R-IV School District has announced a pair of events being hosted by the student council this month. A pickleball tournament is scheduled for Saturday as a benefit for the Frazier family, who was severely injured
Fans protect themselves from the cold, wet weather while waiting for the delayed start of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday in Boston. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) BOSTON
Photo courtesy of Missouri Division of Fire Safety A Missouri man is dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters Friday evening in West Plains. The body of the unidentified 57-year-old male from O’Fallon was later
Flooding at temporary bridge on Marion County Road 3022 As the rain has lightened up in some areas, water is receding in Marion County. No injuries have been reported, and there is currently no one sheltering in
Photo courtesy of City of Hardy Due to the flooding, a curfew has been set in the city of Hardy. The curfew takes effect Saturday evening and will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. every night
Photo courtesy of KYTV/KSPR The heavy floodwaters have resulted in an area railroad bridge getting washed out. According to a report from KYTV/KSPR, BNSF Railways reports the bridge at Mammoth Spring was destroyed early Saturday morning. A
Images courtesy of National Weather Service While the rainfall is letting up in some areas, the Twin Lakes Area is not done with the precipitation. A flash flood warning is in effect for Fulton, Izard and Stone
Flooding at temporary bridge on Marion County Road 3022 Within less than a year of devastating rainfall flooding portions of Marion County last July, the county has been again experiencing flooding and washouts. OEM Director Melissa Penn
According to Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith, residents are dealing with high water and bridge approaches being washed out. The Sheriff says the Hardy area is dealing with a lot of flooding and that the area should
Heavy rains have led to flooding in Baxter County and according to OEM Director David Stutls some areas have very dangerous conditions. Listen: right-click to download mp3 WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Ozark County Sheriff, Cass Martin, says road conditions are poor in the county in the early afternoon of Saturday. Heavy rain and flooding have made many areas impassable. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Dylan Edwards, Chief Ranger for the Corp of Engineers at Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes, gives the following update on lake levels early Saturday afternoon where he states their is plenty of room in the lakes to
The Arkansas Department of Health has issued a boil water notice for Calico Rock Waterworks customers located from Red Lane to Caldwell Street. The notice was issued due to a water line break that caused a temporary
In a release Saturday morning from Baxter County Office of Emergency Management Director, David Stuts, Baxter County Road 46, north of Henderson east of Gamaliel, will be closed on both sides of the bridge going forward.The closure
Casey Scanlon (Photo courtesy of B.A.S.S.) The rainfall has forced the cancellation of the remainder of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open on Norfork Lake. Casey Scanlon of Eldon, Mo., was crowned the winner after his opening round
The rainfall has resulted in a new precipitation record being broken. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, 5.61 inches of rain were measured at
Photo courtesy of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team is scheduled for another weekend road trip. The TrailBlazers will be in Pine Bluff on Saturday for a doubleheader with Southeast Arkansas. ASU-Mountain Home is
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The revised schedule for the Razorbacks’ SEC weekend baseball series against the Tigers has been finalized. Second-ranked Arkansas and Missouri will open the three-game set at Baum-Walker Stadium at 4 p.m. Saturday before concluding
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A first-inning three-run home run by first baseman Bri Ellis and a complete-game gem from left-handed pitcher Robyn Herron lifted the No. 12/13 Arkansas Razorbacks to a 4-1
This image captured by Marion County Scanner shows Sunset Street in Flippin where residents chose to evacuate Friday due to flooding. Friday’s rainfall has not led to any official road closures in Marion County, though there is
Matthew Leiboult of White Buffalo Resort captured these images of the White River around 7 Saturday morning. Baxter County is dealing with a couple of road closures, and personnel had to make a rescue Friday night in
Screenshot of ball field in Salem courtesy of Shaylea Worsham Fulton County has been dealing with several flooding issues due to the heavy rains, leading to a number of road closures. Sheriff Jake Smith has this update.
Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton was attempting to rescue a pair of individuals trapped in a rural portion of the the county. According to the sheriff’s office, a spot in the road was washed out and hidden
Images courtesy of National Weather Service More rain is expected throughout the Twin Lakes Area this weekend, leading to additional flooding concerns. A flood warning is in effect for Ozark, Howell and Douglas counties until 11 Saturday
The heavy rains have resulted in flooding, leading to several road closures and some evacuations. The Baxter County Office of Emergency Management is reporting a road closure in Norfork. According to Director David Stults, County Road 63,
Due to flooding in the basement of the Baxter County Courthouse, it cannot be used as a storm shelter tonight according to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery. Instead, anyone who needs shelter in the event a tornado
Dustin Riner (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) Authorities are searching for a teen reported missing in Marion County. Seventeen-year-old Dustin Riner reportedly went missing Wednesday at 578 Marion County Road 5034 in the Caney area.
Join KTLO’s Heather Loftis and Sammy Raycraft as they speak with local officials and give the latest breakdown on weather conditions in the Twin Lakes area.
Saturday morning’s ACT testing for Mountain Home Public Schools has been postponed. According to the district, the testing event is rescheduled for April 26. The district is waiting for a final word from the ACT about Sunday’s
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The SEC weekend baseball series opener between second-ranked Arkansas and Missouri has been postponed due to severe weather and out of concern for fan safety. First pitch between the Razorbacks and Tigers was originally
Boston Red Sox’s Trevor Story reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday in Boston. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) BOSTON (AP) – Rafael Devers
With heavy rain falling across the area flooding concerns are being raised as runoff makes it way into local rivers. KTLO’s Heather Loftis spoke shortly before 5 Friday afternoon with Matthew Leiboult, the owner of White Buffalo
Photo courtesy of City of Norfork Officials in Norfork are keeping tabs of the White and North Fork rivers due to the rain that has already fallen and the additional precipitation that is expected. Mayor Lisa Harrison
Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty phoned in during the noon news broadcast on KTLO FM 97.9 to discuss with Sammy Raycraft the upcoming potential for severe weather in the Twin Lakes area, as well as how the
Due to concerns over dangerous weather conditions and potential flooding at normal dismissal time, Mountain Home Public Schools will dismiss early Friday at 12:45.Flight Crew has also been canceled. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams spoke with KTLO News this morning to give an update on weather conditions. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Day 2 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Norfork Lake has been postponed due to the threat of severe weather. B.A.S.S. officials say the full field of anglers will now compete Saturday, which will serve as
Update: As of 1:56 p.m., few outages remain in the area. Entergy is no longer reporting outages in Baxter County and only nine outages in Boone County. NAEC however, is now reporting 14 new outages in Baxter
Young athletes in Mountain Home will have an exciting opportunity to hit the field this summer as the Mountain Home Parks & Recreation Department (MHPR) launches its Summer Coed Flag Football League for kids ages 5 to
The National Weather Service (NWS) has elevated the risk of severe weather for Friday in the Twin Lakes Area as the area prepares for possible record rain fall amounts through Saturday. According to NWS Meteorologist Willie Gilmore,
Blaine Tate has become the latest Mountain Home High School student athlete to decide to continue his playing career on the junior college level. The Bomber senior has signed to join the men’s basketball team at National
Livi Fosness (Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography) Nearly a month after Mountain Home High School’s Livi Fosness grabbed 26 rebounds in the opening round of the Class 5A State Tournament, her stat has officially been placed
A few Mountain Home High School sporting events scheduled for Friday have been called off. The soccer and softball teams’ road trip to Alma has been postponed. The games have been rescheduled for Monday. The Mountain Home
Cotter’s Brayden Adams hits a single against Alpena on Tuesday. (Screenshot courtesy of Suzanna Cheek-Morris) Weather permitting, there is baseball and softball scheduled for Friday. In high school baseball, Cotter travels to Gainesville, Norfork hosts Omaha, Flippin
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to begin their first road trip of the 2025 regular season on Friday. The Redbirds will have their third straight interleague series as they’re in Boston for a three-game set with
With heavy rains forecasted area wide and local officials urging caution along waterways, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has a free app to help residents track changing water levels. The USACE Little Rock District recently
Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith is urging residents to exercise caution as heavy rainfall is expected to impact the area. In a statement, Smith advised citizens to avoid attempting to cross low-water bridges until floodwaters have receded.
Missouri’s Casey Scanlon leads Day 1 of the Bassmaster Open with a weight of 18-5.The St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Norfork Lake began Thursday morning with 234 boats launching from Buzzard Roost Boat Dock. Casey Scanlon of
One area man was killed, and another was one of two injured in a two-vehicle crash in Carroll County early Monday morning. Nineteen-year-old Matthew Hobbs of Marshall was pronounced dead at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.
The Mountain Home City Council approved the purchase of a new dump truck for the city street department and a rezoning request during a quick 15 minute session Thursday evening. The council waived competitive bidding to purchase
Two men from Mountain Home will compete in the World Axe & Knife Throwing Championship (WAKTC) this weekend in Appleton, Wisconsin. Kenny Pierce and Bo Trammell will compete in the axe duals competition which begins Saturday where
The odd-year voter cleanup project in Baxter County began with 4,729 cards being mailed out. Currently the Baxter County Clerk has 2,800 cards that still have not been returned. Anyone who has received a yellow confirmation card
Residents in flood-prone areas of Sharp County are strongly encouraged to evacuate before Friday afternoon. Flooding is forecasted in our area over the next couple days, and according to the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office, predictions are indicating
Listeners of 99.7 The Boot may not be getting audio. The station’s signal tower in Gainesville appears to have technical issues. We are working to get those issues corrected. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Marion County Circuit Court jurors on the Green Panel do not need to report for duty on Friday. According to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet, the term for the Green and Ivory panels is complete.
Joe Milton III (Photo courtesy of New England Patriots) DALLAS (AP) – The New England Patriots have agreed to trade quarterback Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys. Milton confirmed the trade via a social media post
Rep. Jon Eubanks of Paris (left) and Sen. Tyler Dees of Siloam Springs, both Republicans, talk to reporters in the Arkansas Capitol on Jan. 29, 2025. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) Two days after a federal judge permanently blocked
Sen. Terry Rice (left), R-Waldron, asks a question during debate over Senate Bill 536 in the Senate chamber on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas Senate narrowly endorsed the elimination of the Arkansas State
The first Bassmaster Open Tournament held on Norfork Lake since 2007 began this morning and Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams spoke with KTLO News to share how things are going. Listen: click to download audio Mayor Adams
The Cotter Warrior Foundation 5K race scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to the risk of potential flooding. The new date for the race will be April 12 at 8 in the morning. Entries are
Little Rock pharmacist Brittany Sanders (left), Arkansas Pharmacists Association CEO John Vinson (second from right) and Rep. Jeremiah Moore (right), R-Clarendon, present House Bill 1150 to the House Committee on Insurance and Commerce on Wednesday, April 2,
Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest, asks a question during a Dec. 6, 2024 committee meeting about a prison planned for Franklin County. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday rejected for the second day in a
Mountain Home Parks & Recreation (MHPR) is gearing up for another exciting summer with its Coed Youth & Adult Sand Volleyball leagues. Open to players of all skill levels, the program offers a great way for the
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders mobilized to state active duty four high-water teams and more than 40 Arkansas National Guardsmen in Northeast Arkansas to assist in evacuating flooded areas from anticipated heavy rains. The high-water teams include one
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Baseball Thursday’s schedule includes another road trip for the Mountain Home High School baseball team. The Bombers will step out of conference play as they go up against Batesville. The varsity
There is high school track on the local Thursday schedule. Cotter, Norfork, Flippin, Yellville-Summit, Timbo, Lead Hill, Bergman, Valley Springs, Omaha and Ozark Mountain will be among the schools participating in the Goblin Relays at Harrison; Calico
A fundraiser is coming up for the FFA and FBLA programs at Gainesville High School. The 18th-annual Verne Cubbage Memorial Bass Tournament is scheduled for April 12 at Pontiac Cove Marina on Bull Shoals Lake. The cost
Despite the likelihood of heavy rainfall at the end of the week, the Mountain Home Farmers Market will open as planned Saturday. Jeff Quick, CEO of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, said the market will
Baxter Health is expanding its presence in Harrison with the launch of Baxter Health Harrison Family Practice. The clinic, formerly known as Harrison Family Practice, will continue operating at its current location at 715 West Sherman Avenue,
Lutheran Church Charities, or LCC, is bringing hope and healing to people in crisis through its K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. The organization deploys trained golden retrievers and their handlers to provide comfort and support during times of
With severe weather approaching, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is advising residents and visitors at lakes, rivers and recreation areas to stay safe and remain aware of changing conditions. USACE recommends park visitors develop a
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul originated in France in the early 19th century. The organization, originally named the Conference of Charity, was founded in 1833 and later changed its name after St. Vincent de Paul,
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) recently stocked tiger trout in the White River below Bull Shoals Dam as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance trout fishing in the state. On March 17, 200 tiger
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include: – An ordinance amendment in reference to zoning within the
Photo courtesy of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team was able to bounce back from its recent woes as they swept a doubleheader over Southeast Arkansas on Wednesday at Cooper Park. The TrailBlazers defeated
As the area begins assessing damages caused by the Wednesday afternoon storms, power outages are starting to pop up as crews are hard at work restoring power to residents affected. KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News
St. Louis Cardinals’ Iván Herrera is congratulated in the dugout by teammates after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in St. Louis
Mountain Home Mayor Hillary Adams tell KTLO News Wednesday afternoon that despite rumors the St. Croix Bassmaster Tournament at Lake Norfork has not been cancelled. Confusion arose when registration at ASUMH was postponed this afternoon due to
Photo taken from atop Baxter Health shows storm crossing over Mountain Home. An active afternoon in the Twin Lakes area brought all modes of severe weather, including tornado warnings, hail, and heavy rain, as residents now prepare
Marion County jurors in the green panel are to report for jury duty Thursday morning at 9 to the Marion County Courthouse. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A bill targeting the swine farm moratorium in the Buffalo River watershed made it out of committee Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of National Park Service) A bill that could strip away an environmental permit moratorium intended to protect
Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty was a guest Wednesday on the KTLO FM Morning Show with Kim Szecsi. During his visit, Judge Litty talked about the upcoming severe weather, including storm shelters and tornado sirens, as well
In preparation for severe weather and tornado watches, the Baxter County Courthouse will be open as a shelter for those who need it. Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty tells KTLO News that he has coordinated with staff
Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, presents Senate Bill 307 to the Arkansas Senate on March 5, 2025. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday rejected a $750 million appropriation bill to support construction of a 3,000-bed prison
Five Arkansans spoke against Senate Bill 536 before the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. From left: Misty Hawkins, regional director of the Arkansas River Valley Regional Library System; Allie
Kinley Luna (Photo courtesy of Dora R-III School District) Kinley Luna of Dora has accomplished a lot as a multi-sport athlete. She helped lead Dora to its first cross country state title in program history and has
Cotter’s Brayden Adams hits a single against Alpena on Tuesday. (Screenshot courtesy of Suzanna Cheek-Morris) The Mountain Home High School baseball team ended up with its second straight loss on Tuesday. The Bombers fell to Farmington 9-7
Mountain Home’s junior high track teams had another successful day as they went to Batesville on Tuesday. Both Junior Bomber squads won the BSN Junior Pioneer Relays. On the girls’ side, Melbourne finished second, Yellville-Summit was fourth,
A Marion County man is facing six charges, three of them felonies, following a pursuit last week. Forty-eight-year-old Jody Thomas McLaughlin of Flippin is free from jail after posting bond. According to the probable cause affidavit from
Two people have been arrested for stealing items from a house in Lakeview, a house they had broken into and have apparently been living in for nearly a month. Forty-six-year-old Tabetha Jean Hoyt and 36-year-old Jose Armondo
A Baxter County man is facing seven charges, five of them felonies, after an altercation with his longtime girlfriend in which he assaulted her and she was shot during a fight over a gun and then he
Residents should prepare for a dangerous stretch of severe weather beginning Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The Twin Lakes region and much of Arkansas are at risk for damaging storms, heavy rainfall, and
During Tuesday’s 40-minute session, the Baxter County Quorum Court’s votes included an issue not on the original agenda but key when it comes to the safety of the public. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to
Kindergarten registration for students in the Mountain Home Public Schools District will take place Friday, by appointment only. Parents can schedule appointments online at kindergarten.mhbombers.com/reg. Registration will take place at the Mountain Home Kindergarten Center at 1310
Both the Mountain Home Bombers and Lady Bombers secured home conference victories over Farmington on Tuesday night.The Bombers earned a 2-1 win, picking up three points in the standings. Pepe Leonhardt and Yonathan Hernandez each scored, with
Marion County Jurors on the Green Panel that are seated in the Jury Box are required to report again at 9 Wednesday morning. The ivory panel is excused for the rest of the term according to Marion
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The second-ranked Arkansas baseball team (27-3) scored four in the third inning to take control and defeat Grambling (10-17), 7-4, Tuesday night in front of a
Los Angeles Angels’ Kyren Paris celebrates after hitting an RBI single during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) –
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn celebrates after getting Pittsburgh Pirates’ Rowdy Tellez to fly out ending the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game Sept. 17, 2024, in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of
As the forecast for potential severe weather Wednesday through Sunday morning inches closer to the Twin Lakes area, KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News reached out to National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Jeff Hood to get
Starting Wednesday, more than 230 anglers will participate in the St. Croix Bassmaster Open on Norfork Lake, held at Buzzard Roost Boat Dock.Hank Weldon, a representative of the Bassmaster Open, spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits, and The
As of April 1, new federal laws took effect, discontinuing the inmate phone system at the Baxter County Detention Center. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery told KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News that while he disagrees
At a recent Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator John Boozman and Tom Cotton introduced fellow Arkansan, Warren Stephens as U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Stephens has led Stephens Inc., the financial firm founded by
The City of Briarcliff along with the Briarcliff Improvement District will hold an executive session Tuesday evening at 5 at the city’s temporary office to discuss personnel issues and updates. The meeting is not open to the
Rep. Jon Eubanks, R-Paris, attends a House Judiciary Committee meeting on Jan. 28, 2025. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas House of Representatives passed a bill Monday that would clarify state public meetings law by specifying what members
Photos courtesy of Rodney Jordan Fire Chief John Forman Jordan Grocery was destroyed by a fire early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported from the blaze. According to Rodney Jordan Fire Chief John Forman, personnel were paged
More severe weather is making its way towards the Twin Lakes area Wednesday with threats of very large hail, damaging winds and the threat for tornadoes. This will be followed by multiple rounds of flooding rains through
High school baseball and softball make up much of the local Tuesday schedule. The Mountain Home baseball team returns to McClain Park as they go up against Farmington for the second consecutive day. The varsity game at
Tuesday’s high school soccer schedule includes Mountain Home returning to Bomber Stadium and to conference play as they meet Farmington. The junior varsity girls’ match kicks off at 4 followed by both varsity contests. Elsewhere, Harrison entertains
Mountain Home Christian Academy will be among area high schools sending their track teams to compete in the West Plains Open on Tuesday. Bakersfield, Gainesville and Dora are also scheduled to take part. On the junior high
The Mountain Home High School baseball team suffered its first conference loss of the season on Monday. The Bombers went to Farmington and were doubled up by the Cardinals 8-4. Mountain Home falls to 9-3 on the
The Mountain View High School soccer teams ended up getting swept in a pair of matches at Maumelle Charter. The Yellowjackets lost the boys’ match to the Falcons 6-0. Mountain View’s girls also fell to Maumelle Charter
The cause of death for a Searcy County couple found in their home last fall has been released. According to the Arkansas State police, the couple, 69-year-old Theresa Harris and 68-year-old Tony Osborn, both died of natural
Image courtesy of National Weather Service March ended up with its share of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and a few proved to be deadly. There was also a number of wildfires as last month proved to be
The Flippin Public School Board met in regular session in a meeting that lasted an hour. The agenda included a new hire as well some salary schedule changes. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson gives more details in the following
Northark President Dr. Rick Massengale presented a graphic showing the presence of campuses affiliated with the University of Arkansas System across Arkansas. (Photo courtesy of North Arkansas College) Officials with North Arkansas College in Harrison are examining
Drivers crossing the Norfork Dam will need to exercise caution over the next few months as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have begun a single lane closure to make space for routine maintenance. The closure
The Flippin High School Art Department will hold its annual FHS Senior Art Exhibition and Artist Reception on Wednesday afternoon at Anstaff Bank in Flippin. The free event will run from 2 to 5 and will feature
After announcing its closure due to a lack of funds in February, the Caulfield Community Building Board is dedicated to reopening the building before summer with the help of two key fundraisers. The board believes this will
Los Angeles Angels’ Kyren Paris hits an RBI triple during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Kyren Paris
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday at 5:30 in the 2nd floor courtroom of the courthouse. Items on the agenda include: – Treasurer’s report; – committee reports; – a library presentation; –
Marion County jurors on the green panel are required to report on Tuesday morning at 9. The ivory panel is excused for the rest of the term according to Marion County Clerk Dawn Moffet. WebReadyTM Powered by
Multiple burn bans issued in the Twin Lakes Area have been lifted. Burn bans issued in Baxter, Boone, Fulton, Izard, Stone and Newton counties were lifted Monday. In addition, the cities of Salesville, Gassville and Norfork lifted
Sunday’s storms brought multiple rounds of hail to the Twin Lakes area, causing widespread damage. Joanna Baxter from Baxter Insurance says she has seen many claims after the storm, but not many from Mountain Home. Listen: click
Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester discusses measures to prevent foreign nationals from spending on ballot initiatives in Arkansas at the state capitol on March 31, 2025. (Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas officials on Monday said they plan
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(John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) Three African American women are suing the Arkansas Bureau of Legislative Research in federal court, alleging they experienced racial discrimination while working for the nonpartisan state agency. Barbara Brown, Kendra Drone-North and Sheila Beal
House Speaker Brian Evans and Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge preside over a joint session of the Arkansas House and Senate on Jan. 14, 2025. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas legislative leaders say they expect long days at the
There will be plenty of track and field action in Mountain Home on Monday with the Bomber Seventh Grade Relays. Other area schools taking part include Flippin, Yellville-Summit, Calico Rock, Salem, Timbo, Lead Hill and Harrison. The
Monday’s schedule includes the Mountain Home High School baseball team going back on the road. The Bombers return to 5A-West action as they have an outing with Farmington. The varsity game begins at 4:30 followed by the
The Mountain View High School soccer teams will be near the Arkansas River for their next outing. The Yellowjackets and Lady Jackets are set to meet Maumelle Charter. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Baseball-size hail in Viola (Photo courtesy of Gloria Dellinger)Sunday afternoon’s severe storm activity resulted in several rounds of heavy hail falling throughout the Twin Lakes Area. Currently, reports are varied on the level of damage although it
Jim McCammon (Photo courtesy of National Fallen Firefighters Foundation) Nearly six years after his death, an area man’s name has been added to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial. Former Harrison firefighter Jim McCammon was honored during Saturday’s
A Baxter County man has been arrested after allegedly trying to fight an officer while resisting arrest. Forty-three-year-old Patrick Randall Vanassche is facing multiple felony charges for the incident, including drug charges. According to a probable cause
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit are partnering for the 10th annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. The program is designed to support local farmers markets by increasing awareness and providing funding assistance. The program
While spring has only begun, the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce is already gearing up for summer. Registration for the annual Red, White and Blue Parade is now open. Registration is required to participate, but there is
The Kiwanis Club of Harrison has pledged $30,000 to support the creation of a pediatric therapy sensory gym within the Therapy Services Department at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC). As the demand for pediatric therapy grows
The Flippin School Board is expected to take up a few personnel matters during its regular March session Monday evening at 6. The board will decide on the potential hiring of Shanda Brown as a preschool paraprofessional
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the first time in more than 30 years, the Razorbacks have swept the Commodores in Nashville. The Second-ranked Arkansas baseball team (26-3, 8-1 SEC) scored five runs,
Ella McDowell (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A sixth-inning solo home run from freshman Ella McDowell and strong pitching and defense helped the No. 12/14 Arkansas Razorbacks defeat Kentucky 2-1 to complete a
Image courtesy of Arkansas State University JONESBORO, Ark. (3/30/35) – Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Sunday that Ryan Pannone, who has gained a reputation over the course of his 23-year career as
TURRELL, Ark. – A 36-year-old Memphis man died as a result of injuries he sustained in a wreck following a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 55. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper
MORGAN, Ark. – A 19-year-old Mabelvale man was killed in a wreck following a high-speed pursuit that ended in a wreck late Saturday on Interstate 40 near the Morgan/Maumelle exit. North Little Rock Police requested Arkansas State
St. Louis Cardinals’ Victor Scott II (11) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) –
Image courtesy of National Weather Service The threat of severe weather remains in the forecast for Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, new thunderstorms are more likely to be developing in portions of north central Arkansas
The case of a man who attacked his stepfather because he claimed the older man was involved in “organized crime” was dropped by the state during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court on March 17. Thirty-five-year-old
The Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.), one of the largest fishing organizations in the world, is less than a week away from having one of its series in the Twin Lakes Area. Division 2 of the St.
Arkansans are being warned about a resurfacing text message scam posing as toll service providers. On Thursday, Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office alerted residents to fraudulent texts claiming recipients owe unpaid toll fees and directing them to
Baxter County 4-H members recently joined over 500 youth from across Arkansas for 4-H Day at the Capitol in Little Rock. The event, held every other year when the Legislature is in session, gives participants a chance
Kindergarten registration for students in the Mountain Home Public Schools District will take place Friday, by appointment only. Parents can schedule appointments online at kindergarten.mhbombers.com/reg.Registration will take place at the Mountain Home Kindergarten Center at 1310 Post
The Cotter High School baseball team ended up losing its finale in the Clinch River Classic Saturday in Tennessee. The Warriors suffered an 11-4 defeat at Sevier County. The host school was able to keep the championship
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the first time in 15 years, the Razorbacks have won an SEC road weekend series in Nashville. Second-ranked Arkansas (25-3, 7-1 SEC) held off No. 14 Vanderbilt
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 12/14 Arkansas Razorbacks set a new program record by registering their 17th run-rule victory of the season courtesy of a series-clinching 10-2 five-inning triumph over Kentucky
Ryan Pannone (Photo courtesy of University of Alabama) For the second straight time, Arkansas State appears to be selecting an assistant coach at Alabama to lead its men’s basketball program. According to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, the network’s
St. Louis Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Saturday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Lars Nootbaar had
A Missouri and American flag fly outside Planned Parenthood in St. Louis, June 24, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Planned Parenthood on Thursday resumed surgical abortions in St. Louis, months after voters
Baseball, softball and soccer make up the local Saturday schedule. The Cotter High School baseball team will play its finale in the Clinch River Classic in Tennessee. The Warriors will be Sevier County for a 10 a.m.
After having Friday off, the St. Louis Cardinals will return to the diamond Saturday afternoon. The Redbirds will play the second of their three-game home series with the Minnesota Twins. St. Louis and Minnesota began the set
The Harrison High School soccer teams began hosting the Goblin Showcase Friday at F.S. Garrison Stadium, and both of the home teams ended up losing to Bentonville West. The Lady Goblins were shut out by the Lady
The Mountain Home High School softball team wrapped up action in the Southern Warrior Classic with mixed results Friday in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The Lady Bombers defeated Glenbrook North from Illinois 7-4, but they fell to Crockett County,
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team ended up losing its four-game series to Southern Arkansas University Tech after getting swept in Friday’s doubleheader at Camden. The early game needed 10 innings as the TrailBlazers were edged out by
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Second-ranked Arkansas (24-3, 6-1 SEC) handed No. 14 Vanderbilt (20-6, 4-3 SEC) its first home loss of the season, securing a 9-0 shutout victory in Friday night’s series
Image courtesy of National Weather Service Another possibility of severe weather is expected for the Twin Lakes Area on Sunday. Meteorologist Joe Goudsward of the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock says most of the
The case of a Missouri man accused of taking money from a 73-year-old woman to purchase and erect an aluminum carport at her residence but purchasing nothing and doing no work was dismissed during a session of
An Izard County man who previously pled guilty to felony charges has been arrested after a firearm was found in his vehicle. Thirty-year-old Justin Robert Farmer is facing a felony charge of possession of a firearm for
A Stone County man has been charged with rape after his landlord’s underage daughter became pregnant. Twenty-four-year-old Shane Allen Gilbert of Mountain View was arrested Thursday afternoon.According to the probable cause affidavit from the Stone County Sheriff’s
Spring break week has just concluded, but not just for students in Arkansas. Members of the state legislature have also taken this week off before they return to Little Rock on Monday for what has been a
The assessment deadline is right around the corner with the deadline falling on May 31. Baxter County Assessor Jayme Johnson reminds residents to get their assets assessed before the deadline so they can avoid a penalty. Listen:
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show an increase in January’s unemployment rates in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri counties when compared to
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Behind strong pitching and timely hitting, the No. 12/14 Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Kentucky 5-3 for a series-opening victory on Friday evening at Bogle Park. Arkansas wasted no time
