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Sid will share stories Tuesday night about his life on the road Glenn Campbell, Waylon Jennings, The Beach Boys and Ray Charles are names that evoke a golden time in music history and this Tuesday the Baxter

Baxter County residents are being encouraged to take part in a series of community cleanup events set for this week as part of the statewide Keep Arkansas Beautiful campaign. The local cleanup effort will take place Monday

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists spent long nights on Lake Catherine earlier this month working to produce hundreds of thousands of walleye for stocking across southern Arkansas. Jeff Newman, hatchery manager at the Andrew H. Hulsey

Baxter County Jurors in group X will not need to report for jury duty on Monday according to a release Friday from County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese. There will be no Circuit Court trials the week

The Flippin School Board will meet in regular session Monday evening.The meeting is scheduled for 6 at the administration building. Under new business, board members will hear principals reports, including a student data report. The board will

The Baxter County Planning Board will hold a meeting at 11 Monday morning. The meeting will take place in the third floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. On the agenda is a lot combination request.

Hot and dry conditions have prompted Boone County, Izard County and the city of Salesville in Baxter County to issue burn bans. Izard County Judge Eric Smith placed the county under a burn ban Sunday until further

Hazmat crews will be in Izard County Monday to clean up spilled fuel from an overturned tanker following an accident that occurred last Wednesday. Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton tells KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News

A Yellville man is facing additional charges following an altercation with staff at the Baxter County Detention Center. According to an incident report, 28-year-old Jeremiah Selfridge became agitated while in the booking area and refused multiple orders

Spring Break has kicked off, and Mountain Home High School students are looking forward to their time away from school. Whether it’s going on vacation to Florida, visiting family in Arkansas, or just spending time at home,

The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County will offer a week of spring break activities, with each day centered on an America 250 theme. The programming is part of a broader series of events and exhibits

The Christian Clothing Exchange is hosting a fundraiser just in time for Easter to help cover operational costs for the nonprofit that provides clothing and household items to families in need. Jennifer Reed, president of the organization,

The Mammoth Spring School District has announced that Tina Taylor, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) adviser at Mammoth Spring High School, has been named Arkansas FCCLA Adviser of the Year by Arkansas FCCLA.Taylor was

Spring break kicks off this weekend with a heatwave as temperature records are expected to be broken across the state with wildfire dangers increasing. In Mountain Home the average high for March 21 is 61 degrees with

A Mountain Home woman is facing a felony theft charge after authorities say she failed to pay for thousands of dollars in merchandise over multiple visits to a local business.46-year-old Jill Morgan is charged with theft of

A Mountain Home man was arrested Saturday after making multiple non-emergency calls to 911, prompting a welfare check by the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. 35-year-old Michael F. Strange Jr. is facing a charge of harassing communications. According

Harrison voters approved one sales tax measure but rejected another earlier this month, leaving the city’s police and fire departments facing a potential loss of about $1 million in annual funding. Voters on March 3 passed a

Baxter County residents are being encouraged to take part in a series of community cleanup events set for next week as part of the statewide Keep Arkansas Beautiful campaign. The local cleanup effort will take place Monday

Nearly 500 students participated in CSI Day at the Baxter County Fairgrounds, an annual event connecting classroom lessons on criminal justice, anatomy and science in a tangible way. Organized by the Health and Human Services Academy at

Baxter County Jurors in group X will not need to report for jury duty on Monday according to a release Friday from County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese. There will be no trials the week of March

A Level 3 sex offender was arrested Friday morning after authorities say he had been living in Baxter County without registering or notifying the Sheriff’s Office of his residency.According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Timothy

With Spring Break kicking off this weekend visitors from around the country and locally will take advantage of camping at campgrounds, getting boats out on the lakes and fishing the rivers.US Army Corps of Engineers Chief Ranger

A nearly three-year-old homicide case has been resolved in Izard County Circuit Court. Thirty-three-year-old Stacie Hickman pleaded guilty Wednesday to first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in connection with the death of 59-year-old David Southerland. The

A Boone County woman was killed Tuesday when her vehicle left the roadway and hit a tree. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) identified the victim as 48-year-old Lila Hill of Harrison.According to the ASP report, the crash

A Norfork man with a long history of arrests is behind bars again after a short pursuit. Thirty-four-year-old Jesse Ray Bowman is facing charges from the pursuit and also had a warrant from an incident in February.The

Baxter County voters will return to the polls for early voting starting Tuesday to decide two remaining races in the Republican Preferential Primary runoff election, with all eyes on who will be elected the first new sheriff

Flu cases in Arkansas showed a drop this past week in Arkansas according to the latest numbers released from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and five new deaths have been reported in the state. The Viral

During its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Mountain Home City Council approved several items including re-upping the economic development contract and they heard the State of the City address from Mayor Hillrey Adams. This will be the

The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday, approving several items and recognizing achievements across the district.During board discussion, members highlighted a week full of positive news. Mrs. Partney noted social media has reflected many

The Cotter Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday and approved a series of items, including board reorganization, the 2026-27 school calendar and multiple contracts. During reorganization, Allen Franks was unanimously approved as board president. Cameron Ross

The Marion County Transfer Station will be closed Thursday from 11 to 1 for safety training. In addition to the Transfer Station, several county departments will also be closed during that time, including the Road Department, Maintenance,

A disturbance involving an intoxicated individual led to an arrest last Wednesday evening in Mountain Home. According to a report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Belle Air Circle after

Arkansas legislator’s expenses for 2025 have been released and the second highest reimbursement total in the Senate is from a local lawmaker. Scott Flippo’s expenses totaled $35,022 last year, which includes mileage, daily per diem and other

Crews sinking cedar trees at Bennett’s Bayou Fishing habitat improvements were recently completed in the Bennett’s Bayou arm of Norfork Lake as part of an effort to improve shoreline fishing, enhance habitats and improve conditions for campers

The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening at 6 in the Central Office Board Room. A series of board officer elections is scheduled, including president, vice president, secretary and

The Mountain Home City Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 5, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, located at 720 Hickory Street. Under old business, council members will consider the second reading of

The Flippin City Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 6 in the Flippin District Court Room. The agenda includes the council reviewing the city’s 2024 legislative audit. New business items may also be addressed before

  A Yellville man is in custody after authorities say he violated state law by entering a public park. Twenty-eight-year-old Jeremiah Wayne Selfridge was arrested Monday on a warrant stemming from a March 3 incident at Lancaster

Details have been released about a January crash that killed a Fulton County woman. The Arkansas State Police report, released Sunday, says the accident claimed the life of 78-year-old Mary Bates of Mammoth Spring.According to the crash

The 2026 Pinkston Showcase will be held this Thursday from 5 to 7 as students show off their work and accomplishments to the public. The featured community resources fair, student performances and displays will be free admission

The Mountain Home Lions Club is inviting the community to take part in a creative new event aimed at promoting recycling while bringing families together for outdoor fun. The club’s inaugural Recycle Regatta Jug Boat Race will

In a meeting lasting 45 minutes the Gassville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday Night. Council member Earnest Adkins was absent from the meeting. Under new business, the council approved several items including selecting a

The Baxter County Election Commission has announced it will conduct public testing of the county’s voting equipment ahead of the 2026 Preferential Republican Primary Runoff. The logic and accuracy testing will begin at 11 on Thursday and

The Marion County Election Commission will conduct Logic and Accuracy testing on voting machines ahead of the upcoming run-off election. The testing is scheduled for Thursday morning at 9 in the Election Office at the Marion County

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a firearms qualification shoot for retired law enforcement officers Friday, April 10, beginning at 8:30 that morning.The event will take place at the sheriff’s firing range located at the former

The City of Bull Shoals has announced that they will hold a budget meeting Tuesday at 2. This will take place in the Council Chambers at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. This meeting is open to the public.

An Izard County man was killed early Sunday in an officer-involved shooting in Augusta south of Newport, according to the Arkansas State Police (ASP). Special Agents with the ASP Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the shooting, which

A Texas man, formerly from Marion County, has been arrested for the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in 2013. Forty-year-old Cody Clinton Dennis of Silsbee was arrested in Hardin County, Texas and extradited back to Marion

An Ozark County man has been arrested after driving into a group of people in the early morning hours Saturday morning, hitting one man and sending him to the hospital. Hunter Ray Warren of Dora is facing

A residential fire early Friday morning caused heavy damage to a home on Old Tracy Road in Mountain Home. According to the Mountain Home Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 2:00 on Friday morning to a residence

A new statue honoring women veterans has been commissioned for installation on the Veterans Plaza 2000 in Mountain Home and the group behind the effort is seeking donors to make the tribute a reality. The proposed bronze

MHHS Bomber Band at the ASBOA Region VI Concert & Sightreading Assessment held in Harrison All three Mountain Home school bands earned Superior First Division ratings at the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region VI Concert

Mountain Home city committees will hold a series of meetings Tuesday at City Hall. The Streets Department Committee will meet at 12:30, followed by the Public Safety Committee at 2. The Water and Sewer Committee is scheduled

The Norfork City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Under ordinances and resolutions, the council will consider Ordinance 2026-02, which would establish the duties and responsibilities of the city attorney.

The Marion County Library Board will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 5. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Gassville City Council will meet Tuesday at 6 at City Hall, located at 204 South School Street. Under new business, the council will hear a presentation from the City Tree Board regarding Tree City designation. Council

The Lakeview City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday. Under old business, the council is scheduled to consider the second reading of Ordinance 26-01 regarding accessory dwelling units. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM

The Bull Shoals City Council will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday. Under old business, the council will consider Ordinance 2026-03 on its third reading and Ordinance 2026-04 on its second reading. New business includes discussion of the

Steven Michael Manson, Steven Lawrence Manson and Dezarae Shae-Lynn Manson Three Marion County family members have been arrested in connection with the rape of an underage girl. Facing charges for the incident are 35-year-old Steven Michael Manson;

Wind damage to an awning on the square in Mountain Home “If you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes,” rang true on Sunday as a warm humid day quickly descended into a frozen mess with

An elderly Fulton County man has been arrested for shooting out the tires of a man’s vehicle following an accident on his property. Facing two charges for the incident is 88-year-old Lester Kunst of Viola. According to

A woman working as a cashier at Town and Country Foods in Mountain Home charged with stealing and cashing lottery tickets and with pocketing money from what are claimed to be “fake” product returns pled guilty to

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has announced they are going to install in-car computers in their patrol vehicles. The computers are expected to arrive by March 30 and will go into nine vehicles. Fulton County Sheriff Jake

Mountain Home High School will host Junior Parent Night on Monday from 5:30 to 7. The senior year preview event is designed for MHHS juniors and their parents and will be held in the 100 hallway near

The Baxter County Early Literacy Project is inviting the community to help support young readers through a children’s book drive at the Baxter County Library. The “Donate to the Book Crate!” drive is collecting new or gently

The Terre Ware Author Lecture Series at Arkansas State University–Mountain Home will present “A Conversation with Local Authors” on Tuesday at 7 in the Trout Room at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. The event will feature

The Baxter County Airport Advisory Board has scheduled a meeting for Monday. The meeting will begin at 10 in the conference room of the terminal building at the Baxter County Airport. The meeting is open to the

  The Marion County Regional Airport Board will hold its March meeting on Monday. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 at the Flippin Court Complex. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by

A Stone County man was killed Friday afternoon when he was run over by his own truck at a boat ramp. The Stone County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim as 62-year-old Vincent Lafon Rutledge of rural

A line of storms Sunday afternoon will bring a shocking drop in temperatures and even light snow as winter makes one more appearance before spring arrives in five days. A report from the National Weather Service (NWS)

Two elderly Mountain Home residents were seriously injured in a four-vehicle crash near Ava Saturday morning. The 86-year-old male driver, and an 85-year-old female passenger in the vehicle, were both transported by ambulance to Cox Medical Center

Three young men from Kansas charged with stealing thousands of dollars in fishing equipment and other items from boats at three local marinas are expected to enter pleas to their charges during a session of Baxter County

A former Mountain Home teacher and Flippin Elementary School principal has been named vice president for technical education and workforce development at North Arkansas College in Harrison. Lewis Villines, who currently serves as assistant superintendent for the

Officials with Buffalo National River have begun developing a River Management Plan to guide the long-term stewardship of the river corridor. The plan will update the river’s 1983 River Use Management Plan and provide a framework for

The Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation is now accepting applications for Guide ARK, a new online directory designed to connect visitors with licensed outdoor guides and adventure providers across the state. According to a release, guides and

A strong cold front moving through Arkansas on Sunday will bring the threat of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and a hard freeze to the Twin Lakes Area through early next week, according to the National Weather Service

A woman who has been arrested in Arkansas, Illinois, and Tennessee pled guilty to her local charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division March 2 and was put on probation for five years. Thirty-six-year-old

A Little Rock man, recently released from the Arkansas Department of Corrections, has been arrested on two outstanding warrants from 2022 from Marion County. Thirty-one-year-old Dylan Fredrick Holloway is facing a total of 16 charges, eight of

Baxter Health recently announced the retirement of Dr. Corey Jackson who has served the Harrison community as a family medicine physician since 2006.Dr. Jackson began practicing at Premier Family Care in Harrison in 2006, where he provided

One of Mountain Home’s signature outdoor events is set to return later this month as the 29th annual Sowbug Roundup comes to the Baxter County Fairgrounds. The event will be held March 26, 27 and 28 from

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is inviting schools across the state to apply for its conservation education initiative and earn designation as an Arkansas School of Conservation Leadership. The program is designed to help schools incorporate

Salem First Baptist Church will host a one-day missions event called “Salem One Day” on Saturday. The event will take place from 10 to 2 and will include several activities at the church as well as service

A dedication ceremony officially renaming the prison at Calico Rock to the Benny Magness Unit was hosted Friday afternoon by the Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC). More than 100 people attended, including Mr. Magness, his family, prison

An 18-year-old male charged with robbery appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division (March 2) and entered a guilty plea to the charges against him and was put on probation for 10 years. Kaiden Nicholas Knight and

The Ozark County Ambulance District has added power loading cot systems for all three of their ambulances. A fourth ambulance is on the way this summer and it too will have the same system that helps prevent

Flu cases in Arkansas increased this past week in Arkansas according to the latest numbers released from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and five new deaths have been reported in the state. The Viral Respiratory Diseases

The Bridges of Mountain Home food pantry recently received a large donation that will help support families within the Mountain Home Public Schools district. E Bar A Butchery of Salem, donated and delivered 709 pounds of ground

A community event centered around pies, music and family activities will take place Saturday on the Mountain Home Square. Pi Squared will run from 11 to 5, with all proceeds benefiting the Baxter Health Foundation.Event creator and

Baxter Health has announced its pain management department will now be known as the Baxter Health Pain Clinic. The clinic will continue to be located at 17 Medical Plaza in Mountain Home. Dr. Ryan Krafft and physician

KTLO’s Heather Loftis spoke with Mountain Home Education Foundation Executive Director Mollie Morgan, who announced an initiative aimed at encouraging high school students to travel to Hot Springs to support the Lady Bombers in Saturday’s State Basketball

    Archers from across Arkansas gathered in Hot Springs for the 18th annual Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Archery in the Schools State Championship at Bank OZK Arena and the Hot Springs Convention Center. Magnet Cove High

An explosion heavily damaged a home west of Mountain Home Wednesday night. No injuries were reported. According to a report from the Mountain Home Fire Department, when firefighters arrived, they found a small fire in the basement

A 36-year-old Henderson man charged with making threats toward a neighbor, law enforcement officers and saying he intended to go to a local school and commit suicide in front of the students pled guilty to the charges

A Boone County man is continuing to rack up charges while he is in the Boone County Jail. Twenty-six-year-old Jacob William Gentry-Cape of Lead Hill was arrested on seven charges in January following a traffic stop. Since

Two family-centered events will return to Mountain Home this month, with both taking place earlier in the year than usual.Mountain Home Christian Academy (MHCA) will host “Night With Your Knight,” a mother-son dinner event Friday at The

The Baxter Health Foundation is asking for community support to help purchase a specialized twin baby bassinet for the hospital’s Women and Newborn Care Center.The bassinet, which costs $6,500, is designed to give each baby their own

The City of Mountain Home issued more than $7.1 million in building permits in February, led by a new senior living facility on Burnett Drive and a major commercial renovation for the future Ulta Beauty. The largest

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam to allow crews to perform conduit maintenance on the dam. The road will be fully closed Thursday and again next Wednesday and Thursday,

State Legislators spent most of last week combing through Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ proposed budget for 2026 which aims to increase funding for voucher education and increase pay for correctional and state police officers. The Governor’s letter

A 26-year-old Mountain Home man who was charged with stealing a truck in late 2025 pled guilty to a similar crime in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on March 2 and was put on probation for three

A Baxter County man with a lengthy arrest history is behind bars again after passing a deputy while driving 85-90 miles-per-hour Sunday afternoon. Facing multiple charges is 43-year-old Christopher Cody Tabler of rural Mountain Home who didn’t

The Friends of the Library continues to play a key role in supporting the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County through fundraising and community engagement. Acting President Terry Wilson says the organization was formed in 1980

Several new business licenses have been issued in Mountain Home, reflecting continued commercial activity across the city. According to the a report from Jeannie Anderson, manager of the Planning and Engineering Department, Ozark Cadcam LLC received a

The Mountain Home High School Quiz Bowl team were able to capture third place on Saturday at the 6A-3 Regional Tournament in Marion and punch their ticked to the state tournament. The team consisting of Christian Belicek,

Salem First Baptist Church is still seeking volunteers for its upcoming “One Day” community outreach event scheduled for Saturday. Church leaders say several ministry sites already have enough volunteers, including the Work Project, Kitchen Ministry, No Sale

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on several days in March to allow crews to perform conduit maintenance on the dam. The road will be fully closed today through

Tuesday night into early Wednesday is showing the chance of severe weather with hail strong winds leading as top threats.According to a release from the National Weather Service (NWS) most of the state is under a slight

A West Plains man, and a former candidate for State Representative, has been charged with murder for shooting an intruder who broke into his home in November. Larry Lindeman is facing felony charges of first degree murder

One of three men charged with involvement in an attempted theft of drugs from a Mountain Home residence during which an occupant of the home was shot is set to go on trial May 18 in Baxter

The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a new scam where residents are receiving text messages claiming they have outstanding violations associated with their vehicle. These messages include a link to a website requesting payment, which is

Emergency responders in southwest Sharp County are expected to see improved radio communication following the installation of a new repeater system on an existing tower near Sidney north of Cave City. According to the Sharp County Sheriff’s

Students from Mountain Home Christian Academy’s eighth-grade class recently spent a morning at Baxter County Airport, learning about aviation and potential career opportunities in the industry. The visit was hosted by pilots with the Leading Edge Aviation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on several days in March to allow crews to perform conduit maintenance on the dam. The road will be fully closed Tuesday through

The Marion County Quorum Court will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 5:30.Justices of the peace are scheduled to consider several items of new business, including a request from the sheriff’s office for county general funds for

The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop Tuesday at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Council members are scheduled to review an ordinance establishing the duties and responsibilities of the city attorney. Under new business, the council

A Baxter County man has been arrested in Marion County after five children tested positive for THC. Facing ten felony charges is 36-year-old Michael Solon King of Gassville. THC is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid found in the

A Gassville woman facing three counts of rape is scheduled to go on trial in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division during the week of September 8. Fifty-six-year-old Alice Alaine Mclean turned herself in at the sheriff’s office

A Shirley man is facing multiple felony charges following a countywide sex offender compliance check conducted in Stone County. According to an affidavit from the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Allen K. Godfrey of Shirley is charged

A Lakeview resident has announced his candidacy for Congress. Steve Parsons will run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arkansas’ 1st Congressional District as the Libertarian Party nominee. Parsons received the party’s nomination during its convention

A new mural honoring the life and legacy of renowned fly fishing pioneer Dave Whitlock will be unveiled later this month in Bull Shoals. The mural, created by local artist and fly fisherman Duane Hada, has been

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on several days in March to allow crews to perform conduit maintenance on the dam. The road will be fully closed Tuesday through

The Marion County Election Commission will meet Monday to finalize the results of last week’s primary election.The commission is scheduled to meet Monday at 11:30 to count provisional ballots and certify the results of the March 3

The Salesville City Council will hold its regular meeting Monday at 6. Under new business, the council is scheduled to discuss records destruction, review the legislative audit report, and consider a request regarding items removed from the

The Mountain Home Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Monday afternoon. The meeting is scheduled for Monday at 1 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Under new business, commissioners will consider the approval of

The Yellville-Summit School District Board of Education will meet Monday at 5:30 at the district’s Administrative Building.Board members are scheduled to consider several action items, including approval of the monthly budget and financial reports, petitions for student

A man charged with involvement in a shooting incident in January last year in which a 32-year-old male was killed appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (March 2). Fifty-eight-year-old Danny Paul Whitsel and his wife,

Dylan Edwards (center) with Brig. Gen. George Walter, Corps Southwestern Commander, and Col. Eric Swenson, Little Rock District Commander Dylan Edwards, Chief Ranger for Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was

The Baxter County Coroner’s Office has expanded it’s fleet with a new truck thanks to donations from community partners. On Monday last week the Baxter County Quorum Court passed a resolution to transfer $15,000 in donated funds

Two family-centered events will return to Mountain Home this month, with both taking place earlier in the year than usual.Mountain Home Christian Academy (MHCA) will host “Night With Your Knight,” a mother-son dinner event Friday at The

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on several days in March to allow crews to perform conduit maintenance on the dam. The road will be fully closed Tuesday through

The Marion County Transfer Station will be closed Saturday after morning storms has left the facility without power. According to a release from the Marion County Judge’s Office the facility will reopen Monday morning at 7 thru

Two Baxter County residents charged with keeping a then 15-year-old male described as “low functioning” locked in a dark bathroom, naked and unfed for days are set to go on trial May 18. Forty-one-year-old Daniel Wright and

A Fulton County man has been arrested on a sexual assault charge involving a minor. Twenty-three-year-old David Christopher Sisk of Salem also has an open case in Baxter County from an incident following a Halloween party. According

Flu cases in Arkansas were lower this past week in Arkansas according to the latest numbers released from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), however six new deaths have been reported in the state. The Viral Respiratory

Drivers across Arkansas are seeing higher prices at the pump this week. According to data from AAA, the statewide average price for regular unleaded gasoline is now about $2.93 per gallon, an increase of more than 30

Voters in Baxter County will return to the polls on March 31 to finish deciding their future Sheriff but what can past elections teach us about voter turnout and voting patterns in a runoff election? This last

Circuit Judge Jody Carney has been appointed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to serve on the Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission. Carney will serve on the seven-member commission, which oversees the certification and professional standards for mediators

2026 Polar Plunge Committee The annual Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics Arkansas made a splash last Saturday at Henderson Marina on Norfork Lake, raising more than $14,000 for local athletes. Organizers say the total nearly doubles

The Terre Ware Author Lecture Series at Arkansas State University–Mountain Home will present “A Conversation with Local Authors” on Tuesday, March 17, at 7 in the Trout Room at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. The event

The murder trial of 46-year-old Dusty Wheeler will not be held next week as planned and has been put over until May. Defense attorneys were reported to have needed more time to address issues with information provided

Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese has announced changes to the jury duty schedule for two groups of jurors.Group X jurors will not need to report for jury duty on Monday, March 9. Instead, those jurors

A registered sex offender pled guilty to a number of charges including willfully exposing another person to HIV during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.The charges

A Mountain Home man is facing felony charges following a reported stabbing early Sunday morning. According to a report from the Mountain Home Police Department, officers were dispatched to Baxter Health Hospital around 2:14. March 1 after

A Hardy woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation into an incident involving an unresponsive juvenile in January. According to an affidavit from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Brandy Leonard is charged with

Most political yard signs tied to the 2026 primary election must be removed by Sunday, March 8, under a City of Mountain Home ordinance outlining rules for the signs. The ordinance allows residents to display political yard

Proposed changes to Mountain Home’s zoning code were introduced Thursday evening during the City Council meeting at City Hall, beginning what will likely be several weeks of discussion before a final vote. Clay Strain presented the ordinance

The Cotter Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host its annual Chili Lunch and Auction Fundraiser Saturday at the Cotter Firehouse. Auxiliary President Linda McCarthy and member Linda Collier said the event will feature a chili luncheon beginning

The Izard County STEM School has been awarded a $30,000 Joint Use Agreement grant to support improvements to outdoor facilities on its elementary campus. School officials say the project will be a partnership with the City of

The Marion County Library Board will hold a special meeting Saturday at 5:00 to discuss personnel and finance issues. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Authorities in Boone County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 37-year-old man. Officials say Samuel Fogger was last seen around 10 a.m. Tuesday in the 4100 block of Terrapin Road in Boone County. Fogger

    Forecasters say the area will get a brief break from widespread storms today, though scattered rain chances remain throughout the day. Most of the stronger rainfall is expected to stay limited, with any thunderstorms tonight likely

A man charged with murder is set to go on trial next week in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division. Forty-six-year-old Dusty Wheeler is currently free on a $500,000 bond. He is required to live with his mother

A Yellville man is facing multiple felony charges following a domestic dispute and fire earlier this month. According to an affidavit from the Marion County Circuit Court, 72-year-old Kenneth Lee Nelson is charged with three counts of

Guides for Cranor’s and Gaston’s are staying busy catching beautiful trout Resorts and guides on the White River are reporting a busy season despite being under strict trout limit regulations set by the Arkansas Game and Fish

Proposed updates to the City of Mountain Home’s zoning regulations will headline Thursday night’s City Council meeting scheduled for 5 at City Hall. The ordinance would revise the city’s zoning code by splitting the current C-2 commercial

The Baxter County Library Foundation has received an additional donation of more than $5,000 from Sonny Sharp for the Library Hill Trail project. Foundation officials say the contribution will help fund enhancements beyond basic construction and address

The Baxter County Conservation District is accepting applications for its scholarship program. The deadline to apply is March 31. Officials say additional details on required documents and the complete application packet are available on the district’s website.

A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night on U.S. Highway 62 in Mountain Home. According to a crash report from the Mountain Home Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:04 p.m. March

    Baxter County Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says jurors assigned to Groups X and Z will now need to report for jury duty Monday, March 9 at 9:00. Court officials say the change was made after the

A man facing a number of charges stemming from his attempt to flee from a pursuing Baxter County sheriff’s deputy at speeds reaching in excess of 100-miles-per-hour on State Highway 178 West appeared during a session of

Marion County jurors serving on both the Green and White panels have been dismissed for the remainder of the current court term. Court officials announced the dismissal Wednesday. Jurors on both panels will not be required to

The Twin Lakes Area will get it’s first taste of severe weather this season as strong storms move through the area in the afternoon with flooding rains possible overnight.National Weather Service Meteorologist Eric Greene tells KTLO News

Stone County voters reelected Sheriff Long Tuesday night while the County Judge’s race will be decided in a runoff on March 31st.Incumbent Sheriff Brandon Long won a second term carrying 75 percent of the vote with 2,257

Baxter County voters will decide the next sheriff in a runoff election after no candidate received a majority in Tuesday’s primary.Mark Hollingsworth received 3,346 votes (46%), while Brian Davis finished with 2,917 votes (40%). The two candidates

With nearly two-thirds of the vote, Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty secured a second term following the March Primary Tuesday evening. Judge Litty received 4567 votes while his opponent Eric Payne who serves as JP for District

Baxter County saw almost 8,000 total votes cast during the Preferential Primary with the majority of voters turning out on election day. KTLO’s Heather Loftis spoke with Baxter County Clerk Canda Reese after all unofficial results had

Marion County voters rejected two sales tax proposals tied to construction and long-term maintenance of a proposed community center along Highway 14 in Yellville during Tuesday’s election.The proposal for a 0.25% sales and use tax failed, with

Baxter County voters elected Danny Woods to the Quorum Court Tuesday as justice of the peace for District 11. Woods defeated Tom Canta with 487 votes (60%) to 320 votes (40%). KTLO News spoke with Woods, who

Fulton County voters returned incumbent Sheriff Jacob “Jake” Smith to office and elected Heath Everett as county judge in Tuesday’s Republican primary. Smith won a second term as sheriff with 1,460 votes (66.15%), defeating Wendell A. Lane,

Boone County elected Tim Roberson as it’s next Sheriff Tuesday evening while the County Judge race heads to a runoff at the end of the month. Roberson who received 73 percent of the vote will take the

Three people, including a former Boone County official and the current Boone County Judge, are facing charges following a multi-agency investigation into alleged financial misconduct involving county funds.According to probable cause affidavits filed in Boone County Circuit

A woman being taken into custody for a probation violation got into more trouble when drugs and drug paraphernalia were found in her belongings. Forty-two-year-old Adrienna Zoe Speak, who lists an address along State Highway 5 in

A Searcy County man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. According to the probable cause affidavit, released just last week, 33-year-old Richard Allan Bradley

Tuesday is Election Day in Arkansas for the 2026 the Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election.Polls open at 7:30 a.m. and will remain open until 7:30 p.m. In Baxter County polls will be open at the Baxter

A Veteran Town Hall will be held Wednesday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 at VFW Ozark Post 3246. The event will feature staff from the Mountain Home VA Clinic and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, including

Mountain Home High School’s NJROTC unit will host a sponsorship dinner March 3 to help fund a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C. The dinner will begin at 6:00 at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. Tables of

In a meeting lasting just under 20 minutes the Baxter County Quorum Court met Monday with a light agenda one day before their regularly scheduled time due to Tuesday’s Primary Election. A notable moment happened at the

Baxter County recorded it’s highest daily totals as 625 votes were cast on the final day of early voting, bringing the overall total to 4,778, or about 15 percent of registered voters in the county. In Marion

The Briarcliff Improvement District will meet Tuesday at 6 at the Briarcliff City Office. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese has announced that members of Jury Groups X and Z will not need to report on Monday.However, Group X and Z members are required to report Tuesday at 9 a.m.

The burn ban for all of Boone County has been lifted, effective immediately. The ban had been in place due to lack of rain and dry conditions in the area. Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway has declared

Photo taken by ADEQ of old quarry pit as part of investigation A state investigation into allegations of hazardous dumping at the old Baxter County quarry has found no water quality violations, according to an inspection report

Brother Sam and Annette are safe now in Cairo awaiting to return home 30 residents from the Twin Lakes Area touring the Holy Land say they are all safe and waiting to return home after a last

Voters across North Central Arkansas will head to the polls Tuesday for the Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election, with several county leadership races, local ballot issues and statewide contests to be decided. Polls will open at

A Mountain Home woman facing charges of destroying washers, dryers, mirrors, signs and doing damage in a bathroom at a local laundry appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division February 23. Fifty-two-year-old Allison Paige

A Harrison man is free on bond after leading a Baxter County deputy on a high-speed chase that nearly ended in a head-on collision. 33-year-old Dillon Kelly is charged with fleeing by vehicle or conveyance, first-degree reckless

A warm and dry February saw only two days of rain, ending the month at less than half the normal average precipitation. The month began on a cold note, with Feb. 1 marking the coldest day, recording

The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet Monday evening for it’s monthly scheduled meeting, one day earlier than its normal schedule due to Tuesday’s Preferential Primary Election.Items scheduled under new business include several budget appropriation ordinances involving

The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation meeting previously scheduled for Monday has been moved to 4:30. The meeting will be held at City Hall Chambers and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The City of Gassville Tree Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting Monday at 9:00 at the Community Center, located at 204 S. School Street. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday at 11:00 at Mountain Home High School. The agenda includes a public comment opportunity followed by classroom visits with honors chemistry teacher Mr.

In a statement released Saturday evening the Arkansas Department of Agriculture stated that forestry crews had responded to 42 wildfires statewide with the greatest concentration being in North Central and Northeast Arkansas. A map provided by the

Saturday’s early voting wrapped up two weeks of ballot casting with the March Preferential Primary a couple days away on Tuesday. Baxter County recorded 215 early votes Saturday, bringing the overall total to 4,153, or about 13

The former president of the Mountain Home Hurricane Swim Team charged with theft of property after slightly more than $11,500 in team funds turned up missing appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Twenty-four-year-old Olivia Norris

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a Harrison woman wanted on an active warrant. Kala Marie Nelson is wanted on a body attachment for non-payment of child support. Nelson, 5’6″, 163

Most political yard signs tied to the 2026 primary election must be removed by Sunday, March 8, under a City of Mountain Home ordinance outlining rules for the signs. The ordinance allows residents to display political yard

As spring approaches, gardeners across the Twin Lakes Area are preparing for a new growing season. To help kick things off, the Baxter County Master Gardeners will host the annual Developing an Ozarks Green Thumb seminar Saturday,

The Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding hunters and anglers that several annual permits expired at the end of February. Permits expiring February 28th include 2025 small game, fishing, trout fishing, and combination hunting and fishing licenses.

Heavy smoke observed in Mountain Home from controlled burn south of town Smoke from a controlled burn in southern Baxter County and neighboring Stone County is impacting visibility Saturday across Mountain Home and portions of the Twin

Additional details have emerged following the Friday arrest of Boone County Judge Robert Daniel Hathaway in connection with an investigation into the misuse of county funds.According to a Friday night news release from the Arkansas State Police

Two Boone County residents have been arrested following a child abuse investigation in which authorities say an infant tested positive for methamphetamine exposure. According to court documents, 50-year-old Mark W. Gandy of Omaha and 22-year-old Lilly A.

Early voting wrapped up its second work week Friday with moderate turnout reported across the region, with only two more days of early voting remaining before Election Day on Tuesday. Baxter County recorded 486 early votes Friday,

An in-home caregiver, Lauralye Irene Lunday, charged with defrauding her elderly female client by running up almost $7,000 in unauthorized credit card charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Her attorney entered a not guilty

The Mountain Home High School track program is rolling out its annual bulk laundry and dish detergent fundraiser to support student athletes as they prepare for the season ahead. Head coach Nathan Chagnon says the buckets sell

Norfork Dam (pictured) is a renewed focus along with Bull Shoals in Corp initiative A new initiative announced Monday by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), following direction from President Trump, will bring a local focus

Baxter County saw 486 votes cast Friday.The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 3938 representing 12% of the 30,972 registered voters in the county. Early voting continues 10 to 4 on Saturdays and ends Monday

Boone County Judge Robert Daniel Hathaway was arrested Friday afternoon on charges including abuse of office and failure to report the loss of public funds. According to booking information, Hathaway, 68, of Omaha, was arrested at approximately

Mayor Hillrey Adams, surrounded by supporters Friday morning, announced his bid for a 3rd term as Mayor of Mountain Home. The announcement was made at the All Inclusive Playground at Hickory Park an accomplishment he touted as

    Officials in Harrison are responding to the possible closure of one of the region’s primary employers, expressing concern about the impact on local families and the broader community. In a statement released by the city and

Week two of early voting continued Thursday with strong turnout reported across several area counties.Baxter County reported 377 voters cast ballots Thursday, bringing its overall early voting total to 3,452 – representing 11 percent of registered voters

A man pled guilty to negligent homicide charges during an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division February 23. Forty-five-year-old Ian Michael Tice of Mountain Home was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He has been an

A Mountain Home man is free on bond after authorities say he punched a paramedic in the face during a response to a possible overdose Sunday. Baxter County deputies were called to a residence on Buzzard Roost

Tax statements for the 2025 taxes, due in 2026, are being mailed out and Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith says this year residents will notice key changes on their statement. Paper statements are scheduled to go out

The 2026 Polar Plunge annual fundraiser benefiting the Special Olympics of Arkansas is returning to the area Saturday. The event will take place at Henderson Marina on Norfork Lake beginning that morning with on-site registration at 10,

Baxter County officials report an increase in sales tax revenue based on collections from December 2025 sales. The county’s portion of the tax rose 6.7 percent, an increase of $36,161 compared with the same month last year.

Week two of early voting continued Thursday and Baxter County reported 377 voters cast Ballots.The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 3452 representing 11% of registered voters in the county. Early voting will continue tomorrow

Thirty-four-year-old Gary Lee Palmer, Jr. pled guilty to charges in four new felony cases and revocations in three other cases during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and was sentenced to six-years-probation with a judicial

A Fulton County man has been arrested for assaulting his parents, including choking his mom into unconsciousness, and then resisting arrest while he was naked. Facing three charges for the incident is 33-year-old Lance Keith Goodman of

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has received its 2025 annual inspection report for the Baxter County Detention Center, showing the facility met all state standards. The inspection was conducted Nov. 3, 2025, by the Arkansas Criminal Detention

Local businesses have until Friday to sign up for this year’s Be Pro Be Proud’s “Draft Day” a career event held on the campus of Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH) that connects students with local businesses

An in-person Hunter Education course will be offered Saturday at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center in Yellville. The session will include instruction led by wildlife officer Tim Davenport, along with additional staff from the Arkansas

Cotter residents are invited to join the mayor for an informal morning gathering Friday at Cotter City Hall from 8 to 9. The event will feature coffee and pastries while the mayor shares upcoming news and events.

The Bull Shoals City Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday at City Hall. Among the more notable items on the agenda, the council will address IRS penalties totaling $4,323 issued for overdue payroll payments during the

The Baxter County Conservation District will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 6 in the Board Room of Farm Bureau, located at 1424 Highway 62 SW in Mountain Home. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM

The Cotter City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 6:00 at Cotter City Hall. The council has several significant items on the agenda. First, residents interested in filling the vacant Ward 2, Position 1

Baxter County saw 410 votes cast Wednesday as week two of early voting continues.The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 3075 representing 9% of registered voters in the county. Early voting will continue from 8

No injuries were reported Tuesday afternoon after a Baxter Health Ambulance caught fire in Cotter along Highway 62/412. According to a report from Cotter Fire Chief Lyle Jack, the Cotter, Gassville and Cotter-Gassville rural fire departments responded

A Mountain Home man was assaulted and his truck damaged during a Super Bowl party earlier this month, and authorities are looking for the woman believed to be responsible. Baxter County deputies responded to Castle Hill Drive

A West Plains man charged with two counts of rape appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Thirty-eight-year-old Corey Cauthen entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him. A Little Rock attorney, Eugene

A Fulton County man has been arrested for assaulting his parents, including choking his mom into unconsciousness, and then resisting arrest while he was naked. Facing three charges for the incident is 33-year-old Lance Keith Goodman of

A speed limit change has gone into effect for a portion of Highway 62/412 in the City Cotter in an effort to reduce speeds and improve safety. The change made by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)

Baxter Health Foundation has announced the addition of Gianna Sherry as its newest gift officer, bringing two decades of experience in education to the organization’s fundraising efforts. Sherry spent 20 years in education building relationships with students,

Sales tax revenue in Mountain Home rose compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures.City sales tax collections totaled $666,209 for the month, an increase of $20,654, or about 3.2 percent, over last

With week two of early voting underway, Baxter County saw 386 votes cast Tuesday. The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 2665 representing 8% of registered voters in the county. In Marion County an additional

Marion County Jurors on both the Green and White panels have been excused until March 23 at 9 a.m. according to a release this afternoon from Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

    The Briarcliff Improvement District will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday at 6 at the Briarcliff City Office. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

A Baxter County man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he inappropriately touched a minor. According to the probable cause affidavit, 55-year-old Matthew Randolph Balsdon has been charged with rape, a Class Y felony under

Highway 178 will be closed across Bull Shoals Dam from Tuesday to Thursday for routine maintenance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The closure will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

A Harrison-area family is making a name for itself in the rodeo arena, and they’re just getting started. Adam Sutterfield recently spoke with KTLO about his three children – Brodie, Addilynn, and Taylee – who together formed

The Flippin City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 6 in the Flippin District Court Room. Three ordinances are on the agenda, all presented by Administrative Records and Finance Officer Jessica Beals. Ordinance 369 would

The Bull Shoals Food Pantry continues to serve residents across portions of Marion and Baxter counties while expanding its outreach through a newly launched website. Manager Bonnie Sumner, who has been with the organization for five years

The Norfork Fire Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday at 6. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Monday marked the beginning of week 2 of early voting for the March 3 Preferential Primary. Baxter County reported 380 votes cast.The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 2279 representing 7 percent of the 30,972

A registered sex offender has recently changed addresses in Baxter County from within Mountain Home city limits to 621 E. Main St., apartment #112 in Gassville.Douglas Wayne Bean has registered with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office after

Marion County Jurors on the Green Panel are to report Tuesday at 9 a.m. according to a release from Dawn Moffet, Marion County and Circuit Clerk.White Panel jurors have been excused until the week of March 23.

An arrest was made last week in the case of a young Missouri man following a high speed chase that ended in a rollover on Highway 5 South in late November 2025.19-year-old Gary Wayne Sterling II of

The Baxter County Airport at Midway has been approved for funding to build seven new hangars, with a state agency covering nearly 87 percent of the cost. The airport received $632,973 from the Arkansas Department of Commerce

The Mountain Home High School NJROTC has been selected to provide color guard for the State of Arkansas at America’s National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The once in

The Baxter County Genealogical and Historical Society is kicking off 2026 with a busy agenda, including an upcoming public meeting, a new website launch, and long-awaited repairs to one of Mountain Home’s oldest structures. The society’s first

A red-carpet prom for individuals with special needs will return to the area next month as East Side Baptist Church hosts it’s fourth annual Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Pastor Scott Spear said

The Flippin School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 6 in the boardroom at the central administration building. Along with routine business including approval of minutes and the financial report, the board will

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating four men currently wanted on active warrants. Nicholas Gunner Lowry, 5’11”, 135 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes, is wanted on a body attachment

Highway 178 will be closed across Bull Shoals Dam from Tuesday to Thursday for routine maintenance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The closure will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.Local

Mountain Home Public Schools has a new tool in its safety arsenal, thanks to support from two local businesses. Clay Maxey Chevrolet and Teamwork Roofing and Construction have partnered with the district to provide a dedicated Safety

As spring approaches, gardeners across the Twin Lakes Area are preparing for a new growing season. To help kick things off, the Baxter County Master Gardeners will host the annual Developing an Ozarks Green Thumb seminar Saturday,

Marion County Jurors on the Green and White panels do not need to report Monday, Feb 23.The Green panel is to report on Tuesday, Feb 24. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Baxter County Democratic Party is offering a new scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors with an interest in public service. The inaugural “Future Leaders Scholarship” will award $500 for the 2026 academic year to a

With the first week of early voting wrapped for the March 3rd Preferential Primary, Baxter County has had 1 in 20 registered voters cast their ballots so far.The clerk’s office reported that 149 votes were cast during

A Marion County man was recently arrested after he was discovered naked in the middle of the night trying to enter a church. Thirty-seven-year-old Leon Dode Gowen of Yellville is facing two charges for the incident. According

A Fulton County man has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and all of the other charges were dropped as part of a plea deal with the state for a drunk driving accident that killed his 17-year-old daughter

Thirty-eight band students from Pinkston Middle School, Mountain Home Junior High, and Mountain Home High School have qualified for the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region VI Honor Bands. Students auditioned on prepared etudes, major and

7th graders pictured from L to R: Carter Ezell, Makenzie Broad, Pinkston math teacher, Margie Holland; Liam Bremer, Oakley Blagg.Seventh and eighth grade students from Mountain Home Public Schools showcased their competitive edge at the American Mathematics

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has announced a new three-year partnership with the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas aimed at expanding outdoor recreation safety education across the state. Under the agreement, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas will

In a meeting lasting just over two hours on Thursday evening the Cotter Public School Board had a busy agenda and approved a new virtual academy, renewed principals contracts and renewed insurance.Superintendent Jayme Jones recommended, and the

Friday marked Day 4 of early voting for the March 3 Preferential Primary and Baxter County saw 405 additional votes cast. The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 1750 representing 5 percent of the 30,972

    Three days into early voting for the Preferential Primary, Baxter County recorded 422 additional ballots cast. The total number of early votes in Baxter County now stands at 1,345, representing about 4% of the county’s 30,972

The state case against Samar Nawaz who was allegedly dispatched to Baxter County by a scammer to collect cash from a person they believed to be an elderly local resident has been dismissed. A $3,000 cash bond

A Harrison man was killed Monday in a three-vehicle accident in Harrison. The victim was identified as 70-year-old William G. Elting. One of the other drivers, 54-year-old Eric G. Kirk of Bolivar, Missouri, was injured and taken

The Mountain Home City Council approved an ordinance Thursday night to issue $20 million in bonds for water and sewer improvements. Public Works Director Steve Hill says the funds will be used on a project that is

The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education accepted resignations, approved the 2026/27 school calendar and a salary schedule amendment for a lead mechanic during its regular meeting Thursday night, which lasted about 90 minutes.Board members voted

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time deputy sheriff position in the patrol division. The position includes all applicable county benefits and a starting base salary of $45,162 per year, which may increase

To ensure public safety, a large portion of the Lower Buffalo Wilderness in Marion County will be closed to horse and foot traffic between Feb. 22 and March 23, while the National Park Service conducts a prescribed

Three days into early voting and today Baxter County saw 422 additional votes cast. The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 1345 representing 4% of the 30,972 registered voters in the county. Early voting will

A town hall will be held at the Marion County Courthouse Thursday evening to discuss windmills and wind turbines in Arkansas and their future in North Central Arkansas. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 in the courtroom

The second day of early voting for the Preferential Primary is complete, with additional ballots cast across the Twin Lakes Area. In Baxter County, 437 votes were cast on the second day, bringing the county’s total to

A lawyer for one of the people recently charged in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division with drug trafficking has filed a motion to have evidence against her thrown out because it is alleged to have been illegally

A former Mountain Home real estate broker and radio announcer has died. William “Larry” Black passed away Tuesday at the age of 74.Black moved to Mountain Home in 1975 and went to work at KTLO Radio where

Mountain Home High School Bomber Theatre delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Arkansas State Thespian Festival, earning the festival’s highest honor as State Champion in One Act competition. The troupe competed against 60 schools from across

The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 6 on Thursday in the Central Office Board room. The agenda includes a request to approve the 2026-2027 school calendar, with the recommendation

Mountain Home business and community leader Heather Maxey has been appointed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to serve on the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees, bringing North Central Arkansas representation to the system’s governing body.

The Mountain Home City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday afternoon on a proposed bond issue to fund major improvements to the city’s water distribution system.The hearing is scheduled for 4:50 in the council chambers of

The Cotter School Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening at 7.The meeting will take place at Cotter Schools and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway has declared a countywide burn ban effective Wednesday.According to Hathaway, the decision was made after consulting with the county fire coordinator, the Office of Emergency Management and the Arkansas Forestry Commission. The

The Baxter County Library Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday at noon. The meeting will take place at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The second day of early voting is complete and Baxter County saw 437 votes cast adding 1% of total registered voters.The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 923 representing 2% of the 30,972 registered voters

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of north central Arkansas, including areas near Mountain Home.The warning is in effect from 9 until 7 Thursday for Marion, Baxter, Boone,

    The first day of early voting for the Preferential Primary is complete, with voters casting ballots across several counties in the region. Fulton County reported 134 voters on the opening day, while Izard County recorded 59

The first day of early voting for the Preferential Primary is complete, with voters casting ballots across the Twin Lakes Area. In Baxter County, 486 votes were cast on the opening day, representing about 1% of the

A Marion County man has been arrested for shooting at a woman who was moving off his property. Facing a felony charge of aggravated assault is 45-year-old Richard Aaron Gilbert of Flippin.According to the probable cause affidavit

A Newton county woman is facing multiple charges for shooting at two men, one of them her husband, in December. Thirty-seven-year-old Cassandra Beth Bolin of Mount Judea is being held in the Newton County Jail on three

Mountain Home Public Schools is reminding voters that they are not being asked to approve a millage increase when they see millage language on their ballots for the March 3 Preferential Primary.District officials said in a statement

Architectural drawing shows proposed community center With early voting now underway, Marion County voters are beginning to decide the future funding of a new community center, elect a county treasurer and choose new representation for Quorum Court

Arkansas college students interested in conservation careers have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience this summer through paid internships with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Applications are being accepted through March 15, 2026, at agfc.com/internships. Funded