EUDORA, Ark. – The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating the death of Jamarion Plummer, 25, of Eudora at the request of the Eudora Police Department (EPD). The incident occurred on
MAUMELLE, Ark. – The Maumelle Police Department (MPD) has requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Crystal Hill Road on Saturday at around 2 p.m. MPD
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer for CASA in North Central Arkansas is invited to attend the first session of training Tuesday from 4-6 at the CASA office located at 690 Highway 62 East in Mountain
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has released the accident report from the crash in Fulton County two weeks ago that injured five teenagers from Mountain Home. All five are males. According to the ASP crash report, the
Arkansas Sports Media High School Girls Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school girls basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by
Arkansas Sports Media High School Boys Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school boys basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy talks to reporters following an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Jan. 5 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) DALLAS (AP) – Mike McCarthy is not returning as
Photo courtesy of Independence County Sheriff’s Office via WHBQ-TV The pilot of a plane that crashed into power lines in Independence County later died after he fell. The crash occurred Sunday afternoon north of Batesville in the
GREENE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State Police have identified the victim in a fatal car versus train crash in Greene County. The crash happened at 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at U.S. Highway 49 and County
The Mountain Home High School and Junior High dance programs will host a Mini Belle Dance Clinic this weekend for students in pre-kindergarten through seventh grade. The clinic is scheduled for Saturday from 9 to noon in
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams where to travel to Little Rock today, but the matches against Benton have been cancelled due to weather. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Monday’s basketball schedule includes four of Mountain Home’s junior high teams making one of their longest road trips of the season to face West Memphis West. The eighth grade girls’ game tips off at 4 followed by
The Chairman of the Baxter County Airport Commission, Dr. Stephen Vester, spoke with KTLO News to share his reaction to last Tuesday night’s vote to abolish the Commission. Vester says it was a win, but a win
9 inches of snow being measured Friday outside the KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot studios The snowfall that started Thursday night and continued through Friday afternoon did not break any daily records, but it was still
An Ozark County man with a long history of writing bad checks has been arrested for writing more hot checks and stealing a U-Haul truck and living in it. Being held in the Boone County Detention Center
The City of Mountain Home issued 14 business licenses in October, which includes seven home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The seven business licenses include:- Market on the Square, LLC, for an
The Yellville-Summit Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 5:30 in the Yellville-Summit FCCLA room.Items on the agenda include: – petition for student transfers; – ASBA School Board hour verification for
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Ante Beljan had 24 points in Little Rock’s 78-58 victory against Southern Indiana on Sunday night. Beljan added six rebounds and three steals for the Trojans (9-7, 3-2 Ohio Valley Conference). Mwani
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Taylasia Cooper scored 20 points and No. 16 Tennessee breezed to a 93-63 victory over Arkansas on Sunday. Cooper made half of her 14 shots from the floor with a 3-pointer and 5
A plane reportedly got caught in some wires Sunday afternoon in Independence County. The crash occurred just before 3. Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery told KAIT-TV two individuals had non-life-threatening injuries from the crash in Pfeiffer. Crews
Some area schools will remain closed on Monday, but Mountain Home will not be among them. A social media post from the district states classes will be in session, and buses will run snow routes in the
U.S. Highway 62B and Arkansas Highway 5 North in Mountain Home at 7:35 Sunday morning (Image courtesy of Arkansas Department of Transportation) Some of the snow was able to melt on Saturday due in part to
Walmart is recalling over 12,000 cartons of Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth due to packaging issues that may lead to spoilage, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall, which was initiated on December
A deadly officer-involved shooting occurred following a 45-minute standoff in Maumelle on Friday afternoon, according to local authorities. Police responded to a call around 2 p.m. on Crystal Hill Road regarding an emotionally disturbed individual who was
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Jarrett Hensley scored 30 points and Drew Steffe added seven points in the overtime as Southern Illinois knocked off Missouri State 88-78 on Saturday night. Hensley added six rebounds for the Salukis (6-11,
A Harrison man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Searcy County Tuesday evening. The Arkansas State Police identified the victim as 34-year-old Thomas Clay Clark. The driver of the other vehicle, 62-year-old Mary Pollyea of Jasper,
The year 2024 had its share of natural disasters in the Twin Lakes Area, including some tornadoes proving to be deadly. It also ended up being the ninth-wettest year on record, and the only two days of
The Salesville City Council will meet Monday night at 6 at Salesville City Hall. Items on the agenda include records destruction. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Florida guard Alijah Martin runs a play against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Alijah Martin scored 14 points and
TROY, Ala. (AP) – Taryn Todd scored 21 points as Arkansas State beat Troy 84-78 on Saturday night. Todd had seven rebounds for the Red Wolves (12-5, 3-2 Sun Belt Conference). Joseph Pinion scored 17 points, shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Mark Mitchell scored 19 points, Missouri did not allow a point in the final two minutes, and the Tigers defeated Vanderbilt 75-66 on Saturday. Missouri led all the way but an 8-0 run
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) – Zavian McLean had 20 points in FGCU’s 77-71 win over Central Arkansas on Saturday. McLean went 8 of 13 from the field (4 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Eagles (8-9,
U.S. Highway 62B and Arkansas Highway 5 North in Mountain Home at 1 Saturday afternoon (Image courtesy of Arkansas Department of Transportation) Progress is continuing Saturday on area roadways following the recent snowfall. In Baxter County, the
JONESBORO, Ark. (1/9/25) – The two Sun Belt Conference cross-divisional opponents on Arkansas State’s 2025 football schedule were announced Thursday by the league office, and the Red Wolves will face East Division members Appalachian State and Georgia
On Friday morning, firefighters from the Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District were kept busy due to snowy road conditions. Fire Chief Rich Stirts reported that his team responded to a water rescue after a Jeep ran off the
As daytime highs begin to clear out the wintry conditions, overnight lows pose the danger of roads refreezing leaving dangerous conditions for drivers. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is working diligently to reduce risks for drivers.
Several area roadways have been cleared overnight, while others remain in rough condition. In addition, patchy ice has been a concern with the Saturday morning lows getting down into the teens. Scott Manchester of the Mountain Home
Photo courtesy of Elijah Lagg A Mountain Home High School alum who has been playing football on the junior college level the past two years will be continuing his athletic career in NCAA Division I. Elijah Lagg,
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will be back on the home floor Saturday as they continue to look for their first SEC win of the season. The Hogs will welcome eighth-ranked Florida to Fayetteville. Arkansas is currently
A lot of snow fell Thursday night into Friday afternoon in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri, but the amounts varied throughout the Twin Lakes Area. Meteorologist Thomas Jones says the National Weather Service office in North
Students are preparing to take the next step towards their degrees at ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH). Spring classes begin Monday, with late registration being available even after they’ve begun. Chancellor of ASUMH Dr. Bentley Wallace urges those who
Salem United Methodist Church is celebrating 150 years of faith and service with a special worship service and celebration this Sunday morning at 11. The service will feature Rev. Zach Roberts, superintendent of the Northeast District of
The Mountain Home City Council will hold a special session on Monday evening at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The meeting will focus on a single agenda item: a bid waiver to permit
Arkansas Highway 178 in Lakeview (Photo courtesy of Paul Szecsi) Crews have been working to clear roadways in the Twin Lakes Area following the snowfall that began Thursday night and ended Friday afternoon. At KTLO, Classic Hits
Bull Shoals Dam (Photo courtesy of Paul Szesci) Driving on the roadways in the Twin Lakes Area has been a tough task Friday. Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty crews are out trying to get the roads cleared
Images courtesy of National Weather Service The Twin Lakes Area has had a significant amount of snowfall, and a little more is expected. A winter storm warning remains in effect for north central Arkansas and southern Missouri
Ryan James Lindsey of Norfork, who faces the death penalty for his alleged involvement in the murder of 35-year-old Cody Stradford in December 2020, has picked up new charges stemming from violent outbursts and other offenses committed
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery is urging caution to drivers Friday morning as area roads remains covered as snow falls. The sheriff also states that his office is watching for refreezing into early Saturday morning could make
Marion County Sheriff Greg Alexander spoke with KTLO’s Sammy Raycraft on road conditions on a snowy Friday morning. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Mountain Home Mayor Hillary Adams spoke with KTLO’s Sammy Raycraft Friday morning for an update on snow removal and conditions in town as snow continues to fall. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Baxter County Quorum Court will hold two special meetings next week on Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 in the 2nd-floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. According to a press release sent Thursday night from the
The Arkansas Department of Health’s (ADH) weekly respiratory disease report released Wednesday shows the intensity level has dropped one notch into the high category. The scale has three levels of very high, three levels of high, two
As winter weather approaches this weekend, Govenor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has mobilized 140 Arkansas National Guardsmen to state active duty to assist with potential challenges. The Guardsmen will staff 28 winter weather response teams across the state.
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – Elijah Ormiston had 22 points in South Alabama’s 76-62 win over Arkansas State on Thursday night. Ormiston added five rebounds for the Jaguars (12-4, 4-0 Sun Belt Conference). Myles Corey scored 11 points
DELAND, Fla. (AP) – Mehki Ellison had 19 points in Stetson’s 75-65 victory against Central Arkansas on Thursday night. Ellison shot 5 for 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Jerone Morton’s 17 points helped Morehead State defeat Little Rock 59-53 on Thursday. Morton added four steals for the Eagles (9-7, 4-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Anouar Mellouk scored 14 points, going 7
As wintry conditions begin to enter the Twin Lakes area, heavier snowfall is anticipated to begin Thursday night and continue through Friday morning. According to National Weather Service Meteorologist Chuck Rickard, snow will start light but intensify
Thursday night from 6 until 9, EastSide Baptist Church’s Family Life Center will open its doors as a warming center. In addition, a few locations in Mountain Home will serve as warming centers on Friday. The Mountain
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative CEO Mel Coleman spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News and says with the forecast changes overnight, they expect some outages, but not a system-wide outage. Listen: click to download audio
Due to inclement winter weather statewide and out of an abundance of caution, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has closed state office buildings except for critical operations Thursday, January 9th, and Friday, January 10th, 2025. WebReadyTM Powered by
Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest, presents an alternative proposal to the state’s prison plan during a press conference in Little Rock on Jan. 8, 2025. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) Instead of building a 3,000-bed prison in Northwest Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) crews are preparing for what has the potential to be a significant, statewide weather event Thursday, January 9, into Friday, January 10. Earlier this week, Arkansas saw its first bout of light
Pulaski County authorities are investigating the death of a man found early Monday morning. At 1:17 a.m. on January 6, deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a body in the roadway on
A few locations in Mountain Home will serve as warming centers on Friday. The Mountain Home Christian Clinic, located at 421 West Wade Avenue, will be open Thursday until 3 p.m. The Salvation Army will be open
A winter storm is poised to sweep across North Central Arkansas, bringing significant snowfall starting late Thursday and continuing into Friday morning. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for the region, with accumulations of
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There is high school basketball scheduled for Thursday, including some games that have been moved due to the threat of winter weather. Flippin will travel to Cave City, and Yellville-Summit will host Bergman. Gainesville’s boys are scheduled
The Izard County High School girls’ basketball team invoked the mercy rule in its quarterfinal game in the Kell Classic at Swifton as they routed Marmaduke 68-35. Quinn Johnson led the Lady Cougars with 19 points, Olivia
With the possibility of snow and icy conditions beginning Thursday night and running through Friday morning, area officials are beginning preparations to keep the public as safe as possible during this weather outbreak. The Baxter County Road
Front row: Michael Sharp, Jeremiah Ply, Braedon Greene*, Henry Hicklin* and manager Elizabeth Smith, not pictured Isaac Hurley and Slade Smith. (Mario Kart 8) Middle row: Kieran Spence, Mason Gideon, Faith Erwin, Ella Coatney, Everhett Smith and
Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty appeared on KTLO’s morning show with Heather Loftis on Wednesday for his regularly scheduled monthly interview where he discussed the latest Quorum Court meeting. Tuesday night’s meeting drew a standing-room-only crowd as
Ole Miss forward Malik Dia tries to drive past Arkansas forward Jonas Aidoo during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Malik Dia
Wednesday afternoon, the Mountain Home Police Department responded to a person in crisis call at a residence off Tipton Loop. Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News and says
As Twin Lakes residents prepare for wintry conditions to impact the area on Thursday, the National Weather Service (NWS) has officially added North Central Arkansas to the list of areas under a winter storm warning. North Central
Due to inclement weather forecasted Thursday night into Friday afternoon, the Mountain Home High School basketball teams will be postponing their first conference match on the road. The junior varsity boys, varsity girls and varsity boys are
The Moccasin Creek Bridge on Marion County Road 8060 has officially reopened for daily travel following months of emergency repairs, county officials announced Wednesday. Marion County Judge Jason Stumph expressed gratitude to residents for their patience
The Arkansas Supreme Court in 2023 and 2024 (from left): Barbara Webb, Rhonda Wood, Karen Baker, Chief Justice Dan Kemp, Courtney Hudson, Shawn Womack and Cody Hiland. Kemp retired in 2024, and Baker was elected chief justice.
The Bull Shoals Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on January 14 at 6 at Bull Shoals City Hall.The hearing will be to discuss a zoning change from C-4 to R-3. The public is encouraged to
Thursday night at midnight through 6 Friday morning is setting up to be the time frame for the heaviest snow fall in latest models from the National Weather Service Wednesday morning. Winter precipitation will begin Thursday in
After having a first round bye as the top seed, the Izard County High School girls’ basketball team will play its opener in the Kell Classic Wednesday at Swifton. The Lady Cougars will be matched up with
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will play its first home game of the SEC slate on Wednesday. The Hogs are set to welcome 23rd-ranked Ole Miss to Fayetteville. Arkansas is currently 11-3 on the season and 0-1
Cotter ended up splitting four basketball games with Sloan-Hendrix at Imboden. The Warriors fell to the Greyhounds 58-42 in the senior boys’ game. Cotter did not fare any better in the senior girls’ contest as they lost
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams had mixed results as they opened conference play against their fiercest rivals. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio The Lady Bombers began the evening with a
It was not long after the newly sworn-in Baxter County Justices of the Peace took on several controversial topics of the 2025 session. KTLO’s Heather Link has the report. Listen: click to download audio TRANSCRIPT The Baxter
Larry Babin (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A wrongful death suit has been filed in federal court by the estate of Larry Charles Babin, Jr., who died after being taken to Baxter Health from the
With the recent and expected upcoming winter weather in the Twin Lakes area, meteorologist Dennis Cavanaugh from the National Weather Service spoke with KTLO News to give important reminders on how to prepare for wintery conditions. Cavanaugh
Arkansas residents needing help with energy bills this winter can now apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP’s winter benefits cover electricity, natural gas, propane, wood, fuel oil, and pellets. The program, available in
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Tamar Bates scored 20 points, Anthony Robinson II added 16 and Missouri cruised to an 83-67 victory over LSU on Tuesday night. Missouri (12-3, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) bounced back from an 84-68 loss
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Tyem Freeman had 18 points in UIC’s 80-63 win over Missouri State on Tuesday night. Freeman also had five rebounds for the Flames (11-5, 3-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Filip Skobalj shot 6 for
Police in Little Rock have provided further details about a New Year’s Day incident involving stabbings and an officer-involved shooting, revealing that the suspect was the son of one of the victims. The Little Rock Police Department
An event scheduled to be hosted by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has been postponed due to the threat of winter weather this weekend. The Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge was scheduled to begin Friday and continue
Only the full Arkansas Supreme Court can appoint members to the state’s judicial disciplinary commission, according to an opinion issued Monday. The opinion arose from disagreement over the powers of the chief justice. Although newly installed Chief
Five Mountain Home teens were involved in a single-vehicle accident on the night of December 30. The incident occurred on U.S. Highway 62/412 near Salem. KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News reached out to the Arkansas
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The Briarcliff City Council will hold its monthly meeting January 14 at 3 in the afternoon at the Tracy Area Fire Department. Items on the agenda include an appointment to open council seat in Ward 1 and
Arkansas is set to receive $17 million from a federal grant aiming to support efforts in improving the health outcomes of pregnant women, new mothers and babies. The 10-year grant is a product of the U.S. Department
April Martin with her Arkansas High School Coaches Association Outstanding Track Coach of the Year award (Photo courtesy of Yellville-Summit Public Schools) The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) recently recognized a local track and
Models are beginning to show increased probability of wide spread snow fall late Thursday into Friday as a winter system moves through the region, according to the National Weather Service.Meteorologist Lance Pyle spoke with KTLO News Tuesday
High school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule and includes the start of 5A-West action for Mountain Home. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will renew one of the state’s oldest rivalries as they meet Harrison. Mountain
The Mountain Home Junior High Lady Bombers split their Monday evening doubleheader against Annie Camp at The Hangar.In the junior high JV game, Mountain Home fell 37-4. The Lady Bombers struggled offensively, dropping to 2-8 on the
The Izard County Cougars pulled off a stunning 50-38 victory over the previously undefeated and defending 1A state champion Marked Tree Indians in the quarterfinals of the Kell Classic on Monday.The Cougars (10-8) ended Marked Trees 32-game
The Mountain Home Bomber junior basketball teams hosted Annie Camp from Jonesboro on Monday, competing in closely fought matchups but ultimately falling short in both games.In the eighth-grade game, the Bombers trailed by just two points at
In December, the Mountain Home School Board approved the purchase of a weapons detection system for the junior high and high school campuses. The system, provided by local security company Entry Shield, is designed to be quick
A man from Lawrence County had an eventful day last Thursday in Fulton County when he allegedly stole a car, fled from deputies, stole cash while he was hiding in a home while law enforcement searched for
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show an increase in November’s unemployment rates in north central Arkansas and but a slight dip in southern
The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center is inviting hunters to participate in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) Big Squirrel Challenge. Hunting begins Friday, with weigh-ins set for Saturday morning at 10 at the Nature
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – CJ Hines scored on a layup at the buzzer and finished with 23 points as Alabama State rallied to beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 93-91 on Monday night. Hines also contributed six rebounds for the
Six night patrol officers from the Fort Smith Police Department were fired following an investigation that uncovered a range of dangerous, inappropriate, and potentially criminal behaviors, according to a recent news release. The investigation began on December
As temperatures begin to drop, the Little Rock Compassion Center is seeing an influx of people seeking warmth and shelter. On Sunday, Michael McLaurie was among the hundreds of individuals who found refuge there. The center offers
The Flippin City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday morning at 11 at Flippin City Hall to discuss the budget. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Yellville City Council will meet in regular session Monday night at 6. Items on the agenda include: – swearing in of City Council members and Recorder/Treasurer; – appointment of Councilman Derek Pearson; – approval of 2025
Bitter cold temperatures are gripping the Twin Lakes area Monday morning, with wind chills near zero degrees prompting caution from National Weather Service Meteorologist Lance Pyle. “Wind chills this morning are around zero degrees, which could be
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has announced its All-Arkansas Preps football team, and the Twin Lakes Area is being represented by three athletes and a coach. Salem junior defensive lineman Keagan Sanderson was named to the first team. According
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has released its first rankings for the high school basketball season, and Mountain Home’s girls are among the area teams in the polls. The Lady Bombers are ranked second in Class 5A and fourth
Basketball makes up the local Monday schedule and includes four of Mountain Home’s junior high teams returning to the home floor as Annie Camp comes in from Jonesboro. The eighth grade girls’ game tips off at 4
Buck Bagwell (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man is accused of taking a truck from a residence in the Norfork area. Forty-four-year-old Buck Bagwell was originally booked in the Baxter County Detention
The Arkansas Department of Health’s (ADH) weekly respiratory disease report released Friday shows the intensity level has risen into the very high category. The scale has three levels of very high, three levels of high, two levels
December ended up being the seventh month of last year to see above-average precipitation. While no daily records were broken, the rainfall last month resulted in 2024 becoming the ninth-wettest year on record in the Twin Lakes
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet for their first session 2025 Tuesday night at 6 in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include: – the swearing in of new
Photo courtesy of Freddy Penka The Mountain Home archery program held the Bomber Shootout Saturday at the Mountain Home Junior High School campus. Anza Terasas-Grove captured the high point trophy ash she won the Pinkston Division with
Texas forward Justice Carlton looks to score over Arkansas forward Pinja Paananen during the first half of an NCAA women’s college basketball game Sunday in Austin, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Aaliyah
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Zaay Green scored 23 points and the No. 19 Alabama women earned their 15th win in their first 16 games, dominating Missouri 68-49 on Sunday. The Crimson Tide won their second-straight Southeastern Conference
Image courtesy of Arkansas State University JONESBORO, Ark. (1/3/25) – Arkansas State head football coach Butch Jones announced Friday that Nate Dreiling has been named the Red Wolves’ defensive coordinator. “A proven winner who was part of
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) celebrates after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday in Denver. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) DENVER (AP) – Bo
Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland reacts after Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught a touchdown pass in front of him during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of
Peyton Bolling (Photo courtesy of Houston M Photography via Miss America) The new Miss America’s Teen will be representing the Natural State this year. Miss Arkansas’ Teen Peyton Bolling was crowned the winner during Saturday’s pageant in
Mountain Home girls at Sherwood (Photo courtesy of David Martin) The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams wrapped up their first event of 2025 Saturday at Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood. The Bombers and Lady Bombers
The Mountain Home seventh grade boys’ basketball team had mixed results in the Cave City Seventh Grade Tournament on Saturday. The Seventh Grade Bombers first defeated Highland 33-22 before falling to the host Seventh Grade Cavemen 38-27.
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier drives against Arkansas forward Adou Thiero during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Chaz Lanier scored 29
Auburn forward Johni Broome reacts after making a three-point basket against Missouri during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Auburn, Ala. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – Johni Broome
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) – Xavier Brown had 18 points in James Madison’s 67-62 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday night. Brown added five rebounds for the Dukes (9-6, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference). Elijah Hutchins-Everett scored 17 points
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Travis Harper II’s 20 points helped Tennessee State defeat Little Rock 95-86 on Saturday night. Harper shot 5 for 15 (4 for 10 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Layne Taylor had 29 points in Central Arkansas’ 71-65 victory over Bellarmine on Saturday. Taylor had five rebounds for the Bears (5-10, 1-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Elias Cato scored 21 points while shooting
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – Chad Moodie scored 19 points as Alabama A&M beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 89-79 on Saturday night. Moodie also had nine rebounds and four steals for the Bulldogs (5-9, 1-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Bilal Abdur-Rahman
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – Christian Davis scored 19 points as Bradley beat Missouri State 69-60 on Saturday night. Davis shot 6 of 6 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line for the Braves (13-2,
Images courtesy of National Weather Service The Twin Lakes Area started having rain late Saturday night. That will continue through the day, but by Sunday evening, it may turn into a wintry mix. A winter weather advisory
Frigid temperatures are set to return to the Twin Lakes Area Over the next week and there are some things residents should keep in mind to prevent water pipes from freezing at home. KTLO, Classic Hits and
Arkansas families have a new way to explore the outdoors with the launch of the Natural State Goosechase. The interactive app combines exploration, creativity, and fun, offering weekly challenges to connect people with nature. The Arkansas Game
Authorities in Missouri had to rescue a monkey wandering around in a pink tutu on Friday. The spider monkey was later returned to its caretaker without injury. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday said new Chief Justice Karen Baker tried to unilaterally fire several top officials with the court shortly after taking office this week, and the court issued
Basketball makes up much of the local Saturday schedule as some tournaments begin, and others come to an end. Mountain Home, Flippin and Melbourne will send their seventh grade teams on the road. All three schools will
Several high school basketball teams returned to the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison for the second day of the North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament on Friday. Norfork’s boys were able to advance to the consolation championship game. The
Shayla Blocker and Robby Smith (Photos courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A physical altercation last weekend in Henderson resulted in the arrest of two individuals. Thirty-year-old Shayla Blocker and 47-year-old Robby Smith are both facing a
Images courtesy of National Weather Service As we move into the weekend, a small chance for winter weather remains Sunday night. Meteorologist Jeff Hood from the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock says the Twin
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team begins SEC play by playing the top-ranked team in the country. The 23rd-ranked Hogs will be in Knoxville for a matchup with Tennessee on Saturday. Arkansas is currently 11-2 on the season.
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is encouraging its members to prepare for potential winter weather and freezing temperatures expected in the coming days. While the National Weather Service’s Little Rock office has reduced the likelihood of freezing
Charges have been filed against a Boone County man after he was caught fleeing and resisting arrest. Forty-five-year-old Larry Thompson is facing charges of fleeing and refusal to submit to arrest. According to a probable cause affidavit,
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams began their two-day run in the Central Arkansas Classic Friday at Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood. The Bombers are currently third on the boys’ side with Pottsville leading the
The City of Gassville has rescheduled its January recycling trailer date to Jan. 11, from 9 until noon. The trailer will be located at 502 Lakeview Drive in Gassville. Residents are encouraged to participate by bringing recyclable
Mountain Home’s archery teams will be hosting a tournament this weekend. The teams from Mountain Home High School Career Academies, Pinkston Middle School and Hackler Intermediate School will take part in the Bomber Shootout Saturday morning at
The Arkansas House of Representatives on June 17, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) Northwest Arkansas, where the Hispanic population has been increasing for three decades, will send its first Latino legislators to Little Rock this month. Democrat Diana
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troop A Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Thursday, January 2, 2025, around 10 a.m., which claimed the life of an Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) worker. Charles
The head of the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and the agency’s chief attorney recently met with Prosecutor David Ethredge in Mountain Home to discuss how the system failed a 15-year-old male who was kept locked
Nearly three weeks after Salem’s football team won its first state championship in program history, its head coach is picking up more hardware. Josh Watson was named the Coach of the Year by the Arkansas Sports Network.
High school basketball makes up much of the local Friday schedule as a few tournaments and classics will continue. The second day of the North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. On the
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams will begin their two-day run in Sherwood on Friday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be at Sylvan Hills High School for the Central Arkansas Classic. Action gets underway at
A Boone County man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting another man and stealing his money and phone. Twenty-six-year-old Branden Renly faces a felony charge of aggravated robbery. According to a probable cause affidavit, Harrison Police Department
Big plans for the Mountain Home area are in the works as the new year rings out. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams recently spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to preview some of the
Picture from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission; James Wray of Jonesboro Arkansas hunters harvested 20 elk during the 2024 hunting season, including several impressive bulls, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The hunts, held in
The Mountain Home City Council held its first meeting of 2025 Thursday night which included the swearing in of the council members. It was the first meeting for new councilman Phillip Frame who replaces Paige Evans on
A man from Stone County has been arrested in White County on rape and sexual assault charges involving two minor girls. Facing six felony charges is 37-year-old Jason William Gude of Fox. According to online court documents
Several basketball teams gathered at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison on Thursday for the start of the the 50th-annual North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament. Norfork’s girls suffered a 68-40 defeat at the hands of Clinton. Despite the
Kiki Smith (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Flau’Jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow each finished with a double-double and No. 6 LSU routed Arkansas 98-64 on Thursday night in the SEC opener for
Missouri’s Ashton Judd tries to knock the ball from South Carolina’s Sania Feagin during the first half of an NCAA women’s college basketball game Thursday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) –
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) – Terrance Ford Jr. scored 21 points as Arkansas State beat Old Dominion 78-59 on Thursday night. Ford had five assists for the Red Wolves (11-3, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference). Taryn Todd scored 17
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) – Johnathan Lawson had 14 points in Little Rock’s 57-56 victory against UT Martin on Thursday night. Lawson added six rebounds for the Trojans (8-5, 2-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Travonne Jackson scored 12 points
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – George Kimble III’s 33 points led Eastern Kentucky over Central Arkansas 89-83 in double overtime on Thursday night. Kimble also added nine rebounds, five assists, and four steals for the Colonels (7-7, 1-0
Officials with the Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) provided an update following a tragic sequence of events on Wednesday evening, which involved a fatal stabbing, a second woman injured, and an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) has announced a planned brief power outage for members served by the Henderson Substation on Tuesday night at 11. The outage is expected to last approximately 10 minutes. It will allow crews
The Baxter County Airport Commission will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6 in Conference Room of the Baxter County Airport Terminal building. Items on the agenda include discussion about ongoing projects and other matters. WebReadyTM
The Gassville City Council will meet Thursday night at at 5:30 where the Council and Recorder/Treasurer will be sworn into office for the new term. The meeting is open to the public and will be held
Police in Little Rock are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a young boy and left two adults injured. The incident occurred just after 12:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day at 8 Olympia Court,
NWS models Thursday morning show decreased chances for snow in Northern Arkansas Twin Lakes residents are in for a wet and chilly weekend, but significant snowfall isn’t expected, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Colby Pope. While
High school basketball makes up the local Thursday schedule as a few area teams begin tournament play. The 50th-annual North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament will get underway at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. On the boys’ side,
Mountain Home’s boys pose with the Battle of the Border trophy following their win at West Plains on Dec. 10. (Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Basketball) The Mountain Home High School boys’ basketball team is five
As the state prepares for the start of legislative sessions, District 3 State Representative Stetson Painter spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News to preview the items lawmakers plan to discuss. Painter says there will
Details have just been released about a high speed pursuit in August that injured a Boone County deputy. Arrested following the pursuit and facing 16 charges, including two felonies, was 43-year-old Ronnie Troy Edward Patrick of Harrison.
An arrest has been made after a car was stolen from a Gassville business nine months ago. Facing six charges in connection with the crime, including three felonies, is 37-year-old Michael Curtis Clements. According to the probable
The Mountain Home City Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Agenda items include a resolution outlining the city’s organizational structure, adoption of committee assignments, and
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold a special meeting Friday evening at 6:30 in the Bull Shoals City Hall Council room. The meeting was called to set ordinance procedures. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
As 2025 approaches, two significant laws in Arkansas are set to take effect, marking key changes in the state’s criminal justice system and education policy. Both the Protect Arkansas Act and the LEARNS Act, passed in 2023,
Cases of norovirus, commonly known as the stomach flu, are on the rise according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The virus is present throughout the year, though its prevalence typically
As 2025 begins, a potential winter weather system is on the horizon, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Joe Goudsward. “We are watching the potential of some winter weather,” Goudsward said, highlighting the weekend and into next
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 camp beginning Sunday at the Auto Services Company and Rob and Nicki
Mountain Home’s Brooklyn Mitchell (2) goes in for a layup to extend the lead over North Little Rock during the Atlas Asphalt Basketball Tournament Saturday in Mountain Home. (Image courtesy of Bomber Sports Network) When the Mountain
Two area residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident late Monday morning in southern Missouri. A 55-year-old Mammoth Spring man was transported by air ambulance to CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield with serious injuries, and a
A Mountain Home man has been arrested after fleeing from a deputy because he didn’t want to have his vehicle towed. The incident Friday night led to six charges being filed against 26-year-old Trey Riley Chism. According
A Norfork man has been arrested after he pointed a gun at his stepfather’s head during an argument. Facing a felony charge of aggravated assault on a family or household member is 20-year-old Jadon Orion Bayless. According
Mark and Tina Taylor (Photo courtesy of Mammoth Spring School District) An area public school district is beginning 2025 with new leadership. Mark Taylor was recently selected as the interim superintendent at Mammoth Spring effective New Year’s
The mission to preserve local history in Calico Rock is expanding with the addition of a historic building to the Calico Rock Museum. The museum recently purchased the Calico Rock Hardware Company building, the citys second-oldest structure.
