Michael Haddock of Southaven, Mississippi, entered a guilty plea to negligent homicide in connection with the death of a 26-year-old Big Flat resident, Brandy Lynn Honeycutt, in mid-May and was sentenced to five years in prison with
A search for a Baxter County resident led to the arrest of two individuals Wednesday. Thirty-year-old William Joshua Lewis of Gassville and 30-year-old Sarah Marie Lynn of Norfork are both in the Baxter County Detention Center on
With eight days remaining before the filing deadline, one incumbent filed for a city position Thursday in Baxter County. No new filings were reported in Marion County. Phyllis Burnett will seek re-election to the Cotter City Council.
A Harrison woman is in the Boone County Jail on suspicion of stabbing her ex-husband. According to Boone County Sheriff Mike Moore, 64-year-old Annette Goulet is charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit Capital Murder. Sheriff Moore says
A Boone County man is in the Boone County Jail on suspicion of rape. According to Sheriff Mike Moore, 37-year-old Michael D. Hill is charged with Rape involving sexual contact with a person incapable of consent due
A Boone County man was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting two underage females. According to Boone County Sheriff Mike Moore, 55-year-old Timmy Ray Tilley is charged with Rape, a Class Y felony; Sexual Indecency with a
The Army Corps of Engineers has extended the closure of one lane of Highway 177 across Norfork Lake, through Aug. 27, to conduct maintenance on the dam’s two power plant penstock gates. If you are traveling in
Salem, Arkansas – Aug. 10, 2016 – Bobbie Joe Johnson of Ash Flat recently was named as North Arkansas Electric Cooperatives grand prizewinner in the 2016 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest. Johnson and 16
All members of the Cotter School Board were present during Wednesday’s meeting. Superintendent Chard Harp has the report. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The board adjourned at 5:25. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
It has been a tough week for several air passengers around the world after Delta Airlines began having delays on Monday, and one local group had such an experience. The Mountain Home 14-year-old baseball team had a
A Stone County woman was arrested Friday after a domestic disturbance. According Stone County Sheriff Lance Bonds, Sarah McDonald was transported to the Stone County Detention Center on suspicion of aggravated assault. Bonds says deputies responded to
A special meeting of the Baxter Marion Counties Rural Water Association will be held Friday morning at 1 at the water department office in the Oakland Community Center. The purpose of the meeting is to elect board
The Norfork School board will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 6 at the Norfork School administration office. Items on the meeting’s agenda include financial and principals’ reports; the annual meeting; the resignation of bus driver
The Oakland Promise Land Fire Protection District Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting will be held Thursday night at 6:30. The meeting will be held at station 3, Three Brothers, on Highway 5 North. The meeting is open to
The deadline to file for city positions in Arkansas is a week and a half away as three more filings were announced in Baxter County and three in Marion County on Wednesday. Two of the Baxter
A fire destroyed a factory in Taney County Tuesday evening. According to Springfield television station KSPR, nearly 150 employees are out of work after a fire burned down the National Enzyme Company's manufacturing plant on Highway 76
The Mountain Home School Board met in special session last night accepting resignations from Brigette Shipman, College and Careers Coordinator, and Special Education teacher Mike Cully. Due to the school year being right around the corner,
Boone County voters went to the polls Tuesday and said yes to continue the jail sales tax. According to a spokesperson with the Boone County Election Center, the quarter-percent tax used to operate and maintain the county
Emergency personnel are on the scene of a structure fire near Isabella. According to an Ozark County Sheriff's Department spokesperson, the Theodosia Area Volunteer Fire Department says the house on Highway 160 is fully engulfed. The Pontiac-Price
Cotter Public Schools will hold a special board meeting tonight at 5 in their administration board room. Items on the agenda include a petition for transfer of students and an executive session, if needed. The meeting
The Mountain Home School Board met in special session Tuesday evening. According to a personell report, Brigitte Shipman resigned as College and Career Coordinator. Special Education teacher Mike Cully resigned. Sandra VanMatre will take over
Students who graduate from Mountain Home High School in 2017 will have access to free tuition at Arkansas State University Mountain Home to complete up to two years of post-secondary education funded by the Mountain Home Education
Christ Community Church in Mountain Home will host the two-day annual Global Leadership Summit, a live simulcast from Willow Creek Community Church near Chicago. The annual summit will help business and community members sharpen their personal
Area schools will open their doors next week to start the 2016-2017 school year. Mountain Home teachers returned to work Monday for required training. Mountain Home Schools Superintendent Dr. Jake Long says, next on the schedule
The Mountain Home School Board will meet in special session Tuesday evening at 5 for personnel purposes. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Three filings for municipal positions in the November election were made in Baxter County Tuesday and five were reported in Marion County. Incumbent Don Webb filed for the Ward 3 Position 2 seat he holds on the
Marion County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report for duty for the rest of the week, according to Marion County Circuit Clerk Dee Carleton. The next time they are required to report is Friday, August
Mikayla Jordan Mynk of Gassville, one of the three people charged in the death of an elderly Midway couple in early November last year, entered a guilty plea to reduced charges including aggravated residential burglary and theft
Mikayla Jordan Mynk, one of three people charged in the death of an elderly Midway couple in early November last year has just entered a plea to reduce charges in the case and will be sentenced to
A Douglas County man is in jail after a standoff with police. According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, 59-year-old Francis Morgan Smith of Vanzant is charged with two felony counts of assault in the first
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Jerry Spears, a level 2 sex offender, has moved from a residence on Sansing Hollow Road to a residence on Mulberry Road in Boone County. Spears was convicted of computer
Two people have been arrested and one is at large in separate cases involving the sale of methamphetamine to confidential informants. According to Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence, Jessie J. Carroll of Calico Rock was charged
A group of Mountain Home High School students in the EAST program, environmental and special technology, have created a video to remind drivers to stop for school bus stop signs. The video has over 6,000 views
media/09690_graphic-fire.jpg A Howell County man is dead after a fire destroyed his mobile home in Pottersville. The Ozark Radio Network reports firefighters were called to the home just before noon on Monday. The man was pulled
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, partnering with Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, will be providing their final free summer meal for area youth Wednesday. Nancy Conley, Communications Director with Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, has the
Only one filing for municipal elections in November was received in Baxter County and none were made in Marion County on Monday, according to the clerks in both counties. The only filing was by Tommy Alcaraz, an
If you graduate from Mountain Home High School this year, you have access to free college tuition. The Mountain Home Education Foundation and Arkansas State University Mountain Home partnered with Mountain Home Public Schools
Shawn Douglas Eaton of Mountain Home, who is charged with sexual indecency with a child and sexual assault in the second degree, intends to rely on a defense of mental disease or defect, according to filings
The Shoes, Socks and Skivvies 5K fun run/walk that took place last weekend has raised and continues to raise money to help children in Baxter and Marion Counties acquire shoes, socks and undergarments for back to
Nearly a month after a fatality in the North Fork of the White River, Dawt Mill is looking at a solution to increase public safety. On July 20th, the Ozark County resort sent an application to the
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins its week-long series of public scoping workshops in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri to give local citizens updates on a Shoreline Management Plan. The first workshop will be Monday
The Yellville City Council will hold its regular session for August Monday evening. The start time is scheduled for six at Yellville City Hall. A meeting of the Yellville Park Board will follow. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Salesville City Council will hold its regular session for August Monday evening at seven at the Salesville City Hall. On the agenda, the council will consider the unfinished business of draft plans for Liars Lodge Laundry
Summit woman’s marijuana proposal rejected by Attorney General Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has rejected a proposed constitutional amendment for the 2018 ballot that would legalize marijuana in the state. The proposal by Mary Berry of Summit
A local college has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Education. North Arkansas College received word from Arkansas Third District Congressman Steve Womack the school was awarded $653,280, and 100 percent of the
A rural Mountain Home man came close to losing his place in the 14th Judicial District Drug Court Program that he himself credits with making substantial and positive changes in his life. During a session of
An Ozark County man who allegedly burned four structures on a property in which he was living has been found incompetent to stand trial for arson. Ozark County Times reports 31-year-old Christopher Patrick Thorne has
Baxter County jurors do not need to report for duty Monday. According to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese. The next day to report is the morning of August 29, at 9. WebReadyTM Powered by
ASUMH announces CNA graduates for the months of June and July Arkansas State University-Mountain Home recently honored graduates of the Certified Nursing Assistant program. Graduates completed 99 hours of course work and passed a skills and
Due to weather conditions, a changes were made to a pair of events scheduled for Saturday at Cooper Park. The Van Matre Senior Center Indoor Flea Market was postponed. The center experienced water damage after Friday night's
Students enrolled in Mountain Home Public Schools had the opportunity to attend Bridges of Mountain Homes Back to School Bazaar at Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary School Friday afternoon from 5 to 7. This event will provide district students with
Friday night's storms and heavy showers produced record rainfall in the Twin Lakes Area. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, 3.17 inches of rain fell in the evening and overnight hours. That more than doubled the
The Junior Auxillary of Mountain Home is encouraging Baxter County residents to STUFF THE BUS! Many children look forward to arriving to their first day of school with new school supplies, but for some children that
Mountain Home Parks and Recreation will partner with the Mountain Home Fire Department and the Mountain Home Police Department for the 20th Annual Park Pride Picnic Saturday. The event will take place from 11 to 1.
A number of people were sentenced to serve prison time during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Renee Smith of Cotter was sentenced to six years in the Arkansas Department of Correction after she
Friday was the sixth day of Arkansas's filing period for city positions, and one incumbent will seek re-election in Baxter County. No filings were reported in Marion County. Eric Stover seeking another term on the Norfork City
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is updating its Shoreline Management Plan for Bull Shoals Lake, and local citizens will be given opportunities to learn about the process and give comments to the Corps. Public scoping workshops
Marion County jurors will not need to report for duty on Monday or Tuesday. According to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dee Carleton, the next date jurors will need to report is Thursday. WebReadyTM Powered by
A Mountain Home boy was seriously injured in a golf cart accident earlier this week. A go fund me account was established in his name. The account reads, Jason Dupchak is an active 14 year old
The Mountain Home City Council met in regular session Thursday. Six of the eight members of the council were present. Alderman Rick Pierce and Alderwoman Nancy Osmmon were absent. In new business, the council approved an
Students enrolled in Mountain Home Public Schools have the opportunity to attend Bridges of Mountain Homes Back to School Bazaar at Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary School Friday afternoon from 5 to 7. This event will provide district students
A case of apparent road rage resulted in James Barnes of Mountain Home receiving five years probation after pleading no contest to a charge of aggravated assault. The sentence was handed down during a
The Baxter County Public Library Foundation is having a fundraiser with Pub Night on Friday, August 5, 7:00 pm 9:30 pm at Donald W. Reynold Library Serving Baxter County. Jennifer Veloria Dunn, Marketing and Adult programs
Marion County is one step closer to having another bond issue to vote on this fall. During Tuesday's meeting, the county's Law Enforcement Committee decided to present to the Quorum Court a proposal to place the issue
Marion County will wrap up the week with a Budget Committee meeting Friday. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 at the Marion County Court Annex. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The filing period for city positions in Arkansas is now through five days, and Baxter and Marion Counties each had one filing Thursday. In Baxter County, Olivia Christi Dobson will seek the position of Recorder/Treasurer in Norfork.
The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County will close at 2 Friday to prepare for a Library Foundation fundraising event that will take place Friday evening. The library will resume its regular hours Saturday, opening
A Mountain Home man is charged with numerous felonies related to the distribution of methamphetamine. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, the sheriff’s office made three controlled buys of methamphetamine from 40-year-old Dennis James Amaral
A Mountain Home man is charged with a plethora of drug related felonies. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 40-year-old Dennis James Amaral, is in the Baxter County Detention Facility on three counts delivery of
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday night at 6 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal building. Items on the agenda include an ordinance vacating an unnamed alley within the city limits of Mountain
The Norfork School District will be welcoming its new students Thursday. Norfork High School and Arrie Goforth Elementary School will hold their new student registration period from eight to three. All new students will need to
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, the state of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies and clothing free of
The Marion County Quorum Court August meeting has been postponed due to lack of a quorum. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 23, in the Marion County Courthouse Courtroom. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
There will be no live musical performances at Friday Night on the Square in Mountain Home, according to Tina Gregory of the Mountain Home Mayor's Office. Gregory says no performers have been scheduled for the rest of
A Mountain Home resident and current Dean of the School of Business and Technology at ASU-Mountain Home has finished her term as Chairwoman. Karen Heslep completed her term as the 2015-2016 Chair of the National Board of
A Douglas County deputy was recently fired for allegedly being intoxicated on the job. According to Springfield television station KYTV, Sheriff Chris Degase says 30-year-old Jesse Lafferty was driving drunk Friday when he crashed his patrol car
Wednesday was the fourth day of the filing period for city council positions, and three incumbents in Briarcliff filed for re-election in Baxter County. No filings were recorded in Marion County. Robert Smith is seeking re-election in
Former Superintendent of Cotter School District, Don Sharp, has accepted the position of superintendent with the Highland School District. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The Highland School Board voted unanimously to buy former Superintendent Tracy
Mountain Home Parks and Recreation will partner with the Mountain Home Fire Department and the Mountain Home Police Department for the 20th Annual Park Pride Picnic. The event will take place Saturday from 11 to 1
Members of the Baxter County Quorum Court voted to join an effort seeking to halt the Department of Labor from implementing changes in the overtime regulations for salaried employees that could possibly cost the county thousands
The Junior Auxillary of Mountain Home is encouraging Baxter County residents to STUFF THE BUS! Many children look forward to arriving to their first day of school with new school supplies, but for some children that
Advisors and representatives from all departments at Arkansas State University Mountain Home are working extended hours to assist students with the upcoming fall semester. A number of new measures have been implemented including extending office hours
Mountain Home native Jeannie Alley has a lifelong passion for reading and enjoys sharing books with her friends and family. In fact, one of her favorite gifts to give friends, especially children and expectant mothers, are books.
