Virginia Perreira and John Zastrow (Photos courtesy of Greene County Sheriff’s Office) A pair of area residents were arrested Friday after being indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield on accusations trafficking methamphetamine in southwestern Missouri.
Katherine Bale (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home woman has picked up multiple charges for fighting with police, including kicking one in the groin, hitting one in the jaw and attempting to bite
Old Gremlin at former CSA compound still shows signs of target practice in the 1980s Forty years have passed since one of the most notorious extremist events in Ozarks history unfolded in the hills of northeastern Marion
Another fresh season of local vendors has begun at the corner of Fifth and Shira streets as the Mountain Home Farmers Market looks to expand it programs this year. The market which sees upwards of 150 vendors
Briarcliff residents are invited to a meet and greet with candidates for the city’s open mayoral seat on Saturday evening at 5. The event will take place at the city’s temporary office, located at 945 Scenic Drive.
Former ASU-Mountain Home head coach Spencer Adcock (left) with a player On Friday, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home announced the resignation of head baseball coach Spencer Adcock. Chancellor Dr. Bentley Wallace says assistant coach Bailey Butler will step
A boil order for the Brunner Hill Water Association has been lifted. According to the association, the order was lifted for areas north of 6000 Arkansas Highway 223 to the end of the system including all branches
Former ASU-Mountain Home head coach Spencer Adcock (left) with a player Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has announced a change in leadership in its baseball program. Head coach Spencer Adcock has resigned from the TrailBlazers, and Chancellor Dr.
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The boil order for a portion of the Fifty Six Waterworks has been lifted. The boil order was issued earlier this week due to a main break and affected customers on Larry Treat to the end of
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) With one major exception, Arkansas lawmakers gave Gov.
Several track athletes gathered at Harrison on Thursday for the Goblin Rosson Invitational. On the girls’ side, Branson got the win, Yellville-Summit finished second, Harrison was third, Omaha ended up fifth, Rural Special took sixth place, Flippin
Baseball and softball make up the local Friday schedule. The Mountain Home High School baseball team will step out of conference play as they welcome Melbourne to McClain Park. The varsity game at Pitts Field is scheduled
The Mountain Home Hurricanes swim program continues to prepare for the upcoming summer season. The Hurricanes will hold an another in-person registration event Saturday from 9 to noon at VACS, Etc., at 217 South College Street. The
Mountain Home was among area high schools competing in the Zizzer Relays on Thursday. The Bombers finished second on the boys’ side. West Plains won the team title, Branson was fourth, Ava ended up 11th, Gainesville took
Arkansas PBS Executive Director and CEO Courtney Pledger (right) and Chief Financial Officer Jason Kunau (center) answer questions from a Senate committee about the network’s finances on Thursday, February 13, 2025. At left is Maria Sullivan, a
Baseball and softball make up the local Friday schedule. The Mountain Home High School baseball team will step out of conference play as they welcome Melbourne to McClain Park. The varsity game at Pitts Field is scheduled
Greg Reybold (seated), vice president of Healthcare Policy at the American Pharmacy Cooperative, expresses support for Arkansas banning pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacy permits at the Arkansas Capitol on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. At right is
Jonah Sutterfield hit his first home run of the season for Yellville-Summit as they faced Mountain View. Sutterfield wore his father’s, Jeff Sutterfield, number in remembrance of him. Photo courtesy of TL Sports Network. While Yellville-Summit’s baseball
The esports program at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home recently completed its third year of competition, and it turned out to be one of its most successful. The TrailBlazers’ Valorant team qualified for nationals and secured a third
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team had a rough day at Cooper Park as its seven-game win streak was snapped. The TrailBlazers ended up losing a doubleheader to South Arkansas on Thursday. ASU-Mountain Home began the afternoon by
Wehiwa Aloy (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Wehiwa Aloy continued to amaze with his play on both sides of the baseball, swatting his team-leading 14th home run of the season and displaying his
A Marion County man has been arrested for hitting another person with a bat at a business in Flippin. Twenty-five-year-old Chipper Wade Statum of Yellville is being held in the Marion County Detention Center. According to the
The annual spring clean up in Mountain Home is schedule for the week of April 28 – May 2. The clean up by Methvin Sanitation and Waste Connections is for customers in the Mountain Home city limits
New York Mets’ Mark Vientos passes St. Louis Cardinals’ Willson Contreras (40) and Andre Pallante (53) as he runs the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday in New
The Mountain Home City Council met in regular session Thursday evening and worked to create funding avenues for the local public works projects. The council approved an ordinance to authorize the issuance and sale of $10 million
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday in regular session where the recognized two longtime employees and addressing several key items related to facilities, technology, and student well-being. Coach Brad Morris and food service
The 12th annual Father Daughter Ball is coming up and tickets are currently available. The event, hosted by Mountain Home Christian Academy, will take place at The Sheid on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home on May 3.
Steve and Julie Lacine have been proudly tuning in weekly from their home in Flippin as one of their 19 grandchildren is making waves on this year’s season of American Idol. At only 15 years old their
Severe weather chances originally forecasted for Friday evening over the Twin Lakes area has been diminished in the latest briefing from the National Weather Service with the focus now landing on Saturday and Sunday. A Flood Watch
Local law enforcement agencies such as the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office and the Flippin Police Department are participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) National 420 Mobilization campaign. During the campaign, which begins Friday and
The boil order for a portion of the Lead Hill Waterworks has been lifted. The order was lifted Wednesday afternoon. The order was issued Monday morning following a main break. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a sweeping package of legislation into law Wednesday, enacting measures addressing health care, education, public safety, and economic policy across the state. Among the bills signed was SB9, known as the
Rep. Matt Duffield, R-Russellville, and Sen. John Payton, R-Wilburn, present a proposed constitutional amendment to affirm Arkansans’ right to keep and bear arms to the House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs on Monday, April 14,
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders touts legislative wins during an April 16, 2025 press conference. (Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas Republicans celebrated the end of the legislative session Wednesday, touting policy victories on issues such as education, maternal health,
Rep. Lane Jean, R-Magnolia, addresses the Arkansas House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas General Assembly on Wednesday approved legislation to increase the state’s general revenue budget to $6.49 billion for
Mountain Home was well-represented by its seventh and eighth grade track athletes on Tuesday. The teams swept all four divisions of the West Plains Middle School Ribbon Meet. Below are Mountain Home’s top individual performances. 7th Girls:
The federal government denied the State of Arkansas’s request for funding through FEMA for assistance to recover from severe storms and tornadoes of March 14th. Governor Sanders is working with the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management. Local,
Audrey Blair (center) with parents Michael and Julie A senior at Marshall High School has been shining for the last few years as a multi-sport athlete. Audrey Blair will be taking her talent to Conway next year
Registrations are being accepted for the 2025 season of the Gainesville Baseball/Softball Summer League. Friday is the deadline to enter. Participating athletes must have turned age 4 before May 1 and cannot turn age 13 before the
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has announced a new leader for one of its athletic programs. Avery Price has been selected as the TrailBlazers’ new head softball coach. Price is a native of Longview, Texas. During her time
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team will wrap up its current home stand with another conference doubleheader on Thursday. The TrailBlazers will look to add to their seven-game winning streak as they welcome South Arkansas to Cooper Park.
Screenshot courtesy of Bomber Sports Network Thursday’s soccer schedule includes a return to Bomber Stadium for the Mountain Home High School soccer teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers Russellville to the Twin Lakes Area for 5A-West action.
The Mountain Home High School track teams will be across the state line as they are among the area schools in West Plains on Thursday. Mountain Home Christian Academy, Bakersfield, Gainesville and Dora are also set to
Baseball and softball are included on the local Thursday schedule. In high school baseball, Norfork hosts Calico Rock, Flippin heads to Bergman, Yellville-Summit entertains Mountain View, Viola travels to Winona, Mo., Bakersfield makes the trip to Alton,
A long-awaited traffic light may soon be coming to Cotter, following a recent traffic study by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). According to a Facebook post by Cotter Mayor Mac Caradine, ARDOT has determined that the
The Arkansas High School Coaches Association released its rosters from the high school basketball season, and nine students and four coaches from the area are included. Mountain Home’s Laykin Moore is one of the athletes selected for
A Stone County man has been arrested after he broke into a female’s home and tried to kiss her and then fought with a deputy trying to arrest him and again with jailers while being booked into
Rebecca Cross (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A woman who heaved a large rock through a window at the Popeye’s fast-food restaurant in Mountain Home appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court April 7. Twenty-four-year-old Rebecca
Weather patterns are setting up this week to bring a rainy Easter weekend to the Twin Lakes area with the possibility of flooding in low lying areas. The area has just begun to dry out from flooding
Recently, students with Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honors society at ASU-Mountain Home, (ASUMH) had the opportunity to travel to Kansas City for the annual PTK Catalyst event. During the event, ASUMH’s Chapter of PTK, Beta
Parents in North Central Arkansas considering a different public school district for their children have until May 1 to apply under the state’s School Choice program. The application window, which opened on January 1, allows families to
The public will have an opportunity to speak directly with Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey during a drop-in event scheduled for Friday. Drop-In With Dewey, will take place from 9 to 2 at the district’s
The Northeast Public Water Authority’s Board meeting originally scheduled for today has been postponed. It is now scheduled for April 24 at 1:30 in the afternoon. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Before the Mountain Home City Council meets Thursday night, a public hearing will be held at 4:45 regarding the proposed 2025 Water-Sewer bonds. When the City Council meets afterwards, they will have two expenditures to discuss. The
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 6. Items on the agenda include: – An academic report discussing Act 56 Award, preliminary Junior ACT scores and Work Keys
The Baxter County Library Board will meet Thursday at noon at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
St. Louis Cardinals’ Thomas Saggese, left, and Lars Nootbaar celebrate a victory over the Houston Astros following a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Lars Nootbaar hit
The boil water order issued on April 9 for customer on the Wideman System in Calico Rock has been lifted. Bacteriological samples taken on Monday were found to be safe and a satisfactory disinfectant level has been
Sen. Clarke Tucker, D-Little Rock, speaks in opposition to House Bill 1365 from the Senate floor on April 15, 2025. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday approved legislation that would remove race and gender quotas
Today is the last day for ballot initiative supporters to collect signatures to qualify for the November ballot. Petitions must be submitted to the Arkansas Secretary of States office by Friday. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas’ attorney general
Rep. DeAnn Vaught addresses the House regarding SB290 on April 15, 2025. (Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas House passed a bill Tuesday that would maintain a permit moratorium for hog farms in the Buffalo River watershed, while
Since January, Mark Taylor has served as the Mammoth Spring School District’s Superintendent and on Monday, the Mammoth Spring School Board voted to extend his contract as Superintendent. Taylor is a 1987 graduate of Mammoth Spring High
A bill has that can have an effect on the athletic eligibility of a student transferring to another school in Arkansas has become law. House Bill 1633 passed both chambers of the state legislature, and Gov. Sarah
Photo courtesy of Flippin Bobcat Baseball Baseball and softball make up the local Wednesday schedule. In high school baseball, Flippin hosts Melbourne for a doubleheader. On the softball schedule, Flippin travels to Yellville-Summit, Gainesville entertains Hartville, and
The Mountain Home Gridiron Club is sponsoring an opportunity for Bomber student athletes to take part in the ultimate training camp. MACH 10 is a five-week camp beginning May 14 and continuing through June 22. MACH 10
The Mountain Home Bomber Baseball team was in Harrison Tuesday evening facing off with long time rival the Goblins. The Mountain Home Varsity boys team lost a hard fought game scoring 1 against Harrison’s 3. WebReadyTM Powered
The Mountain Home freshmen were among the junior high track teams in Harrison on Tuesday for the Junior Goblin Rosson Invitational. The Junior Lady Bombers won the girls’ team title. Harrison finished second, Valley Springs was tied
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers softball teams delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, sweeping a doubleheader on the road against the Harrison Lady Goblins. In varsity action, Mountain Home rolled to an 18-2 victory behind solid team
Due to recent threats of violence, the Pine Bluff Police Department has announced immediate restrictions on access to city owned parks. Large gatherings are prohibited and curfews along with city ordinances will be strictly enforced. The measures
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sander has submitted a waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcing her plan to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The ban is part of the
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Reese Robinett racked up three doubles, including the walk-off winner in the eighth inning, to power the No. 2 Arkansas baseball team (33-5) to a 13-3 run-rule victory
Payton Burnham (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) CONWAY, Ark. – Behind a combined shutout from Payton Burnham and Lexi King, in addition to a dozen hits, the No. 10/11 Arkansas Razorback softball team blanked in-state foe
Jessica Hughes (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A woman facing charges stemming from the theft of a truck belonging to her father appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court April 7. Thirty-two-year-old Jessica Raygan Hughes and
Briarcliff residents are invited to a meet and greet with candidates for the city’s open mayoral seat on Saturday evening at 5. The event will take place at the city’s temporary office, located at 945 Scenic Drive.
The Arkansas State Auditor will be in Mountain Home on Thursday as part of ‘The Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt.’ Local residents will be able to visit with State Auditor Dennis Milligan and his staff from 9 to
Photos courtesy of Marlene Hada A special ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration will be held this week by the city of Yellville. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday at noon to present murals painted by local artist
Houston Astros’ Jake Meyers hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Jake Meyers had
Gearing up to take on the world’s best, Mountain Home Career Academies’ robotics team, the Bomb Squad, is in Houston, Texas for the First Robotics World Championship Competition. Fifteen students left at four yesterday morning to compete
Twenty five students and two chaperones from Regensburg in the state of Bavaria in Germany are enjoying their final week in Mountain Home as part of the German American Partnership Program or GAPP program at Mountain Home
Two Mountain Home High School students, Jackson Free and Jack Coleman, have become broadcasters for live streams on the Bomber Sports Network YouTube channel. They made their debut on Monday, as the Bomber Baseball team faced off
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Mountain Home Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. According
Arkansas experienced a 22% increase in its youth turkey hunt weekend compared to 2024. According to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, 1,443 turkeys were checked by hunters ages 6 to 15.Game and Fish Turkey Program Coordinator
The Gassville City Council met Tuesday evening for a one-hour session, with Council Member Ralph Bird absent. The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-02, which updates personal time policies in the city’s personnel handbook. Council also held a
A woman from Sharp County has died five days after a single-vehicle crash in Fulton County. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) say 91-year-old Lelia M. Low of Highland died at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield Monday
A boil order has been issued for a portion of the Lead Hill Waterworks in Boone County. The order affects the area from the old Arvest Bank on Arkansas State Highway 14 to the rodeo arena on
A boil order has been issued for a portion of the Fifty Six Waterworks in Stone County. The affected area is for customers on Larry Treat to the end of Mitchel Road and Holmes Road. The boil
Marion County jurors in the Blue Panel have been excused for the rest of the term. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold a workshop tonight at 6:30 in the Council Chambers. Items on the agenda include: – Work hours for City Hall employees; – District Court Clerk hours; – Building permits fees
Sen. Jimmy Hickey (left), R-Texarkana, votes present on House Bill 1427, cosponsored by Sen. Missy Irvin (center), R-Mountain View, on the Arkansas Senate floor on February 18, 2025. At right is Sen. Ricky Hill, R-Cabot. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas
Arkansas Baptist College officials on Monday said College President Dr. Leslie McClellon, who has been in the position since Nov. 2024, has resigned from the position. McClellon’s resignation comes after financial troubles the school has experienced. Board
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) recently introduced a robot dog which will help with bomb squad and SWAT operations. The robot dog, named Buford after a former bomb squad commander, is equipped with thermal vision, video recording
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, joined by Attorneys General from 39 other states and territories, is urging Congress to ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) from owning pharmacies. This federal push follows an Arkansas bill sent to the
The Mountain Home High School football program is giving current athletes in fifth through seventh grades a free opportunity to learn the game. The Bomber Youth Football Camp is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at Bomber Stadium.
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Baseball Baseball and softball make up much of the local Tuesday schedule. The Mountain Home High School baseball team will play Harrison for the second straight day with this outing at
Mountain Home’s freshmen will be among the junior high track teams in Harrison on Tuesday for the Junior Goblin Rosson Invitational. Other area schools competing include Cotter, Norfork, Flippin, Yellville-Summit, Marshall, Timbo, Mountain View, Lead Hill, Bergman,
Ozarks Healthcare is partnering with various school districts in southern Missouri this spring to provide free sports physicals. Schools will distribute physical forms for parents and guardians to complete and return on the day of the physicals.
St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Monday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS
The Mountain Home High School baseball team came up short in its quest to break its current losing skid. The Bombers suffered a 5-3 loss to Harrison on Monday. Mountain Home falls to 10-8 on the season
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Mountain Home Lady Bombers Soccer The Mountain Home High School soccer teams had mixed results as they went to Harrison on Monday. The Lady Bombers were able to get past
Prior to the Mountain Home High School baseball game on Monday, the memory of a Mountain Home student athlete turned coach and educator was honored. A dedication ceremony was held at McClain Park for the memorial to
Two men have been charged with battery after physically removing a man from a meeting at a Mountain Home church. Arrested for the April 1 incident are 42-year-old Nicholas Paul Miller of Melbourne and 37-year-old Douglas Joshua
Justin Spires (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man who turned what should have been a traffic stop on minor offenses into a high-speed chase during which he tried to ram the vehicles of pursuing
Last week, the Arkansas House of Representatives failed to pass House Bill 1930 which would’ve set minimum reimbursement rates for private health insurers. With the General Assembly set to unofficially adjourn Wednesday, the bill is not expected
Weather wise, the Twin Lakes Area has had an active spring. There have been a couple of periods of significant severe weather on March 14 and April 2, and a group known as the Arkansas Storm Hunters
Job seekers need to look no further than ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH) for opportunities as the annual Community Career Expo returns Wednesday from 11 to 1 at the McClure Convention Center in the Vada Sheid Community Development Center.
The Lakeview City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. Items on the agenda include: – the State Street Aid Program; and – Dogwood Lane-Road/Sinkhole. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Norfork City Council will meet Tuesday evening at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include: – A resolution reconciling the budget for 2024; – A city parking lot update; – water/sewer rate study;
The Marion County Library Board will hold a meeting Tuesday evening at 6 at the Marion County Library. Items on the agenda include: – Lawn care bids; – electrical bids; – collection development policy; and – Library
The Little Rock District of the U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers has announced spillway gates at Norfork Dam will open Tuesday morning. The district says to safely evacuate flood storage from recent rains, five spillway gates
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for all individuals and businesses in Arkansas following the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding beginning April 2. According to Monday’s news release from the agency, taxpayers in the
Jurors on Marion County Circuit Court’s Blue panel will not need to report for duty on Tuesday. According to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet, the next day the jurors on the panel will need to
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Photo courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation Missouri’s Youth Spring Turkey Hunting Weekend has ended with young hunters harvesting nearly 4,500 birds across the state. The numbers mark an impressive milestone as nearly 700 more turkeys were
A balanced state budget, more money for correctional facilities and proposed constitutional amendments form just part of the lengthy agenda awaiting Arkansas lawmakers on Monday for a planned three-day work week. “We’ve got a lot of work
While the weather may have cut the St. Croix Bassmaster Open short, the impression the City of Mountain Home made on the team behind it will last for years to come. Hank Weldon, the Executive Director of
Monday’s schedule includes a special event for the Mountain Home High School baseball team. The Bombers will be welcoming Harrison to McClain Park, but prior to the game, a dedication ceremony will be held for the memorial
Cotter’s Brayden Adams hits a single against Alpena on April 1. (Screenshot courtesy of Suzanna Cheek-Morris) Baseball and softball make up much of the local Monday schedule. In high school baseball, Cotter hosts Highland, Norfork travels to
Screenshot courtesy of Bomber Sports Network Monday’s soccer schedule includes the Mountain Home High School soccer teams returning to the road. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be at F.S. Garrison Stadium to renew their rivalry with
When two area high school baseball teams are set to square off this weekend, they’ll have the opportunity to play on a minor league field. Norfork and Izard County will square off Saturday afternoon at 2 at
Felicia Vaughn (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A woman who attacked a nurse at Baxter Health last year appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court April 7. Thirty-two-year-old Felicia Vaughn is charged with
As the legislative session continues in Little Rock, there have been several issues being looked at by the Arkansas State Senate considered by some as controversial. District 23 Sen. Scott Flippo of Bull Shoals addressed some of
During the weekend, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced she signed an executive order to provide relief for portions of the state affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding occurring April 2, and much of north
The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society held its spring open house Saturday, showcasing progress at its new museum facility on Bomber Boulevard in Mountain Home. The new site features more than 3,500 square feet of exhibit
In its second year, the Twin Lakes Literacy Council’s annual Golf Tournament seeks to provide a day of fun while also raising funds to help provide area children with much needed resources. The tournament will take place
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for another outdoor recreation program at the end of the spring. Registrations for Intro to Kayaking are being accepted through May 23 with sessions in June being
The Yellville-Summit School Board of Education will hold a regular meeting Monday evening at 5:30 in the Yellville-Summit Administrative Building. Items on the agenda include: – Monthly budget and financial reports; – petition for student transfers; –
Prior to the Salesville City Council meeting Monday night, a second public hearing will be held at 5:30 for the new fire station. The Council will then hold their regular monthly meeting at 6. Items on the
A member of the Mountain Home High School boys’ track team set a personal record and broke a school record on Friday. Eli Jones took part in the Jim Vaughn Invitational at Springfield and finished second in
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas ATHENS, Ga. – Powered by Ryder Helfrick’s two-homer game and Wehiwa Aloy’s two-out heroics, No. 1 Arkansas (32-5, 12-3 SEC) staged a dramatic ninth-inning comeback to force extras but could not
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Behind a herculean complete-game effort in the circle from Robyn Herron and multiple individuals stepping up throughout the lineup, the No. 10/12 Arkansas Razorback softball team earned a
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Matthew Liberatore pitched six
Matt Williams (Photo courtesy of Arkansas Varsity) The White Hall School District and its community are mourning the loss of a coach for the second time in less than two years. According to Arkansas Varsity, multiple sources
Image courtesy of Jasper Pirates Jasper hosted the Pirate Classic for baseball and softball on Saturday. The Lady Pirates won the title for softball, and Berryville captured the championship for baseball. In softball, Jasper doubled up Valley
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Mountain Home Bomber Soccer The Mountain Home High School boys’ soccer team took part in the Ram Industrial Southside Southerner Invitational on Saturday and went 2-1 in the tournament. The
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball played a doubleheader against ASU Mid-South for the second time in three days on Saturday. The TrailBlazers once again swept the Greyhounds to extend their current win streak to seven games. ASU-Mountain Home
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas ATHENS, Ga. – No. 1 Arkansas (32-4, 12-2 SEC) nearly overcame a four-run deficit but could not score the game-tying run from third in the ninth in its 7-6 loss against
Carlee Ratcliff (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – South Carolina first baseman Arianna Rodi’s three-run home run in the top of the fifth inning proved to be the difference-maker in the No. 10/12 Arkansas
Photos courtesy of Elaine Burgess A local woman is praising her neighbor as a hero after a weather-related incident occurred at her residence earlier this month. Elaine Burgess, a resident of northwest Mountain Home, tells KTLO, Classic
A Baxter County man has been arrested for assaulting his estranged wife. Forty-nine-year-old Brooks Dean Due of Briarcliff is facing five charges for the incident, four of them felonies. According to the probable cause affidavit from the
Billy Coram II (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man charged with stealing a new $24,000 UTV from a dealer in Mountain Home and wrecking it appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court
Earlier this weekend, District 4 State Rep. Jason Nazarenko outlined a pair of bills that were passed this past week in the House chamber, but there was plenty of other action taken during the current legislative session
In an effort to make resources easily available to veterans, the Veterans Benefit Fair will be held May 9 from 11 to 2 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. Vendors, a light lunch, door prizes and a power
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department is giving local 3- and 4-year-olds an opportunity to learn the games of soccer and flag football this spring and summer. Registrations are being accepted for the Little Ballers sessions
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas reacts to a call during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Nick Castellanos
Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration Feb. 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Kansas man who was
LITTLE ROCK – Dezstiny Collins will spend the next 18 months in federal prison for lying to a grand jury. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was
Photo courtesy of Gainesville R-V School Baseball and softball make up the local Saturday schedule. Gainesville is set to compete in the Willow Springs High School Softball Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs face Mountain View-Liberty at 10:30 and
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team will be back in front of the home crowd at Cooper Park on Saturday. The TrailBlazers are set for another doubleheader with ASU Mid-South. ASU-Mountain Home is currently 26-12 on the season
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home High School Softball The Mountain Home High School softball team had a tough night at McClain Park as they fell to Greenwood 3-0. Emma King suffered the loss as she pitched a
Screenshot courtesy of Bomber Sports Network The Mountain Home High School soccer teams had a rough night at home as they were swept by Greenwood. The Lady Bombers suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Lady Bulldogs. Mountain
Logo of the Covenant, the Sword and the Arm of the Lord courtesy of Wikipedia April marks 40 years since federal and state law-enforcement officials carried out a three-day seige in the Twin Lakes Area of a
The Mountain Home High School track teams competed in the Fayetteville Bulldog Relays Friday at Ramay Junior High School. The Bombers finished sixth on the boys’ side with Bryant getting the win. Individually for Mountain Home, Adam
As the county continues to recover from the recent storms and flooding, Baxter County’s Office of Emergency Management Director David Stults is reminding county residents who sustained damage from the recent severe weather to let them know.
Gregory Mayfield (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man who is no stranger to local law enforcement was back in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-five-year-old Gregory Mayfield pled guilty to charges in the single
It was another busy week at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock as the legislative session continues. District 4 State Representative Jason Nazarenko of Cotter recently spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to
Arkansas’ turkey season is set to begin on Saturday and Sunday with the annual youth turkey hunt. The youth turkey hunt offers two days for hunters ages 6 to 15 to hunt with a mentor to learn
Communities affected by this year’s storms are in higher need of blood donations. Bakersfield, which was affected by the March 14 tornadoes, will be holding a Red Cross Blood Drive April 24 from 9:30 to 1:30 in
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas ATHENS, Ga. – Unanimous No. 1 Arkansas (32-3, 12-1 SEC) scored 13 unanswered runs, including seven in the top of the ninth, to pull away from No. 7 Georgia (30-6, 8-5
Ella McDowell (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 10/12 Arkansas Razorbacks plated 10 unanswered runs across the final four innings of play to defeat No. 10/11 South Carolina, 10-2 (6 inn.) and
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Andre Pallante pitched seven
Photo courtesy of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department An arrest warrant has been issued for 70-year-old Hoxie Mayor Dennis Coggins following a judge’s ruling Friday that found probable cause to charge him with felony theft. Coggins is
Julie Ann Alexander Bench Warrant on Revocation of Suspended Sentence x2 for Charges of Possession of Methamphetamine with Purpose to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x2, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine, Habitual Offender x2 (No bond)
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
