he governor has selected Robert “Ro” Arrington as the Arkansas Development Finance Authority’s new president, the state commerce department announced Thursday. ADFA is charged with promoting economic growth in the state by providing affordable financing options for
It was a fun Wednesday afternoon in The Hangar as 10 Bomber athletes signed to play sports at the collegiate level. In a program that lasted less than an hour, 10 athletes from Mountain Home were honored
A new partnership between the Berryville Chamber of Commerce and the Berryville Library aims to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs get their start. The Berryville Library has launched the Berryville Business Boost on its website-an
A Baxter County man has been arrested for causing a fatal accident in July after he admitted to smoking marijuana prior to the crash. Sixty-seven-year-old Joseph Paul Robinson of Lakeview is facing a felony charge of negligent
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Thursday the Red Wolves have accepted an official invitation to play in the Xbox Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 8. Making its third consecutive bowl-game appearance, the Red Wolves will
Mountain Home Mayor Hillary Adams was a guest on KTLO’s Morning Show Thursday morning with host’s Heather Knight Loftis and Kim Szecsi. The discussion centered around the final stages of construction of the new community center scheduled
A minor earthquake was recorded Wednesday night in Sharp County near Ash Flat, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The magnitude 1.8 quake occurred at 8:15 p.m. local time at a depth of about
-AP Photo By Tim Henderson of the Arkansas Advocate: As food prices remain high, the Trump administration has made it easier for farmers to hire foreign guest workers and to pay them less. Now, other industries with
From Antoinette Grajeda of the Arkansas Advocate: The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has identified more than 100 scholarships to be modified to comply with laws related to race and diversity, and at least one donor has
The Mountain Home Bomber Basketball teams will be back on the hardwood Thursday. In their shortest road trip of the year, the Bombers and Lady Bombers will participate in the Billy Ply classic in Flippin. The Bomber
It’s basketball time in The Hangar for the Mountain Home Junior High on Thursday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will welcome Valley View to The Hangar. The 7th and 8th grade boys games will be played in
Area high school basketball teams return to the court Thursday with a full slate of games across the region. SENIOR BOYS In senior boys action, Calico Rock enters at 7-2 and will travel to Melbourne, which sits
The Mountain Home Bomber bowling teams opened their seasons on Wednesday. Mountain Home welcomed Calico Rock and Norfork to town for a tri-match.The Bomber boys scored 2047 pins and defeated Norfork (1837 pins) and Calico Rock (1554
Arkansas women’s basketball (7-2) will take on SMU (3-5) in the third edition of the ACC/SEC Challenge on Thursday at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. Tip-off is set for 6 and the game will be televised live
A store manager of a Dollar General in Boone County has been arrested for stealing cash and gift cards he activated. Facing one felony charge is 52-year-old Shawn Robert English of Harrison. According to the probable cause
Wednesday night saw the Bergman boys basketball program claim a win on the road while handing their opponent Berryville their first loss of the season. The Panthers were able to keep the points stacked against the Bobcats
Ethan Dwayne Shattuck charged with assaulting and threatening to kill his wife appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. The 26-year-old Shattuck, who lives in Baxter County but has a Calico Rock address, had earlier entered
A New York man pardoned by President Donald Trump last month should still have to serve his jail time in Arkansas according to the Arkansas Attorney General. The man, 65-year-old Joseph Schwartz, has local ties as he
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Department announced a new wellness check system on Wednesday with a goal to reduce instances of senior and disabled residents unable to call for help when needed. The system, called CONFIRM OK is
The Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House is celebrating a major milestone this week, 20 years of providing comfort and dignity to families across the Twin Lakes Area. On Friday, the community is invited to join the
The Mountain Home City Council has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, due to a lack of an agenda. The council’s next meeting is set for Thursday, Dec. 18, at 5 at City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered
Trevon Brazile got off to a hot start, scoring 12 of the Razorback’s first 19 points, and freshman Darius Acuff Jr. recorded a double-double, while scoring nine of the Hogs’ last 15, to lead #25 Arkansas to
CONWAY, Ark. – Central Arkansas (UCA) (4-5, 0-0 ASUN) defeated Little Rock (2-6, 0-0 OVC) 85-47 on Wednesday night at the Farris Center. UCA recorded 16 steals, leading to 27 points off turnovers. Impressively, in their five
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri head football coach Eli Drinkwitz announced Wednesday that 19 student athletes have signed scholarship-aid agreements to join the Tigers’ program for the 2026 season. Mizzou’s signing class ranks No. 25 by
The Gassville City Council will meet on Thursday evening for a 2026 budget work session. The meeting begins at 5 and will be held in the Community Center at 204 S. School St. The public is invited
JONESBORO, Ark. – Arkansas State women’s basketball (6-3, 0-0 SBC) outscored Florida Gulf Coast (2-5, 0-0 ASUN) 13-2 in the final three minutes of the game to secure their fourth consecutive win on Wednesday night at First
SPRINGFIELD Missouri State head coach Ryan Beard announced Wednesday the addition of 16 new Bears for the 2026 season at the onset of the college football December signing period.The new class includes 15 incoming freshmen and
Conway, Ark.- The United Athletic Conference announced the 2025 All Conference Teams Tuesday, the Central Arkansas Bears had three players named. Landen Chambers and Malachi Henry were both named to the 1st team and Dillon Williams was
The City of Pyatt has issued a boil order for all residents along CR 4010. The boil order is for this road only. Officials are awaiting a part and hope to have the issue resolved Thursday. WebReadyTM
The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department will begin work on the edges of the roadway along CR 53/Old Tracy Road starting Thursday according to a release from the department Wednesday afternoon. Drivers are advised to use
Arkansas State University System Vice President for Strategic Research Eric Atchison has been selected by the U.S. Department of Education to serve as a primary negotiator on a new federal committee created under the One Big Beautiful
Notre Dame prevailed in a back-and-forth contest over the Mizzou men’s basketball team on Tuesday night, using a last-second triple to earn a 76-71 victory in the ACC/SEC Challenge. The Tigers are now 8-1 on the
More than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese are being pulled from store shelves after federal officials warned the products may contain metal fragments.According to the FDA, the recalled cheese was distributed nationwide and sold under numerous
A woman is being held on a $50,000 bond after police said she pulled a knife on a man when he woke her up to fix Thanksgiving dinner.Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause
In senior boys play, Cotter improved to 7-12 after slipping past Mammoth Spring 55-54 in a game that stayed tight to the finish. Izard County handled Marshall 59-37 behind a balanced effort, Sebastian Robbins led with 15
Arkansas State found its rhythm early Tuesday night and never loosened its grip, rolling past UT Arlington 83-63 inside First National Bank Arena. The Red Wolves move to 6-3 on the year, using a strong first-half surge
The Arkansas State Red Wolves return home Wednesday to face Florida Gulf Coast in a nonconference women’s basketball matchup at First National Bank Arena.A-State enters the contest at 5-3 after a convincing 74-54 win over Kent State,
The University of Central Arkansas Bears will host the Little Rock Trojans in men’s basketball action Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Farris Center in Conway. The in-state rivalry matchup tips off at the Bears’ home court, with
The 2025-26 Bomber Bowling campaign begins on Wednesday. The Bowling teams from Mountain Home will hit the hardwood and host Calico Rock and Norfork. Action from Driftwood Lanes begins at 3:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A day that many high school athletes dream of become a reality for a select few bomber athletes on Wednesday. 10 athletes will participate in the first of three scheduled signing days for Mountain Home Bomber athletics.
No. 25 Arkansas returns to Bud Walton Arena on Wednesday night with another major test ahead as the Razorbacks face No. 6 Louisville in the third annual ACC/SEC Challenge. Tipoff is set for 6 on ESPN. The
A Mountain Home woman has been arrested for forging checks at her place of employment and depositing them into her personal account. Thirty-two-year-old Cayla Lee Lynn Johnston was arrested last month on two felony charges. According to
A man in his early 20’s facing serious drug charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday. Cameron Baker, Jr., of Calico Rock is charged with trafficking drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Trafficking is
Following a recent outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) in Texas and Oklahoma, both the Arkansas and Missouri Departments of Agriculture issued warnings to horse owners to be cautious and avoid horses that have been at equine events
The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department will be performing roadway edge work on County Road 69 Wednesday and Thursday. Motorists are urged to use caution and drive slowly, as traffic may be delayed and workers will
Lincoln Dunn, Theo Lorenzen, Kaylee Booth Hackler Intermediate School held its fall spelling bees before the Thanksgiving break, with students from third through fifth grades earning top honors, according to GATE teacher Michelle Griffin.In third grade, Lincoln
With the 2026 election cycle approaching, Baxter County Election Coordinator Lindsey Roberts is asking local residents to consider serving as poll workers. “These crucial roles provide the backbone of a fair and functional electoral process, ensuring that
Dry conditions left fall foliage flat compared to other Novembers November was warmer and significantly drier than normal across the Twin Lakes Area, according to data from KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official National Weather
More than 1,000 Arkansas students, from elementary grades through high school, got a hands-on look at conservation work during the first Generation Conservation Summit on Nov. 5-6 at the Bank OZK Arena and Hot Springs Convention Center.
A rural South Arkansas hospital joined a multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, asking a federal court to block upcoming changes to a prescription medication program.The Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce
A Texas man wanted on multiple felony warrants was fatally shot by law enforcement Monday evening following a standoff in the Falcon community, the Arkansas State Police said. Robert Foster, 40, of Texarkana, Texas, had been
Olivia Walton, board chair of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, interviews former President Barack Obama in Bentonville on Dec. 1, 2025 as part of new lecture series. (Photo by Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) Former President Barack Obama
Arkansas State will return home Tuesday night to face UT Arlington inside First National Bank Arena, looking to continue a strong start to the season. Tipoff is set for 7 as the Red Wolves aim to improve
A full night of basketball is on tap Tuesday as senior high teams across the region look to build on early-season momentum. In senior boys play, Cotter, sitting at 5-11, will be at home as the Warriors
Several teams were back on the hardwood in action Monday night. In senior boys play, Flippin moved to 9-3 with a 75-68 win over Lead Hill, which now sits at 9-3. Bergman improved to 11-1 after
A man and woman were arrested early last Tuesday, Nov. 25 after an hours-long domestic dispute involving a firearm and allegations of assault, according to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched in the early morning
The Baxter County Quorum Court met Monday evening for its December session, convening one day earlier than usual. The meeting lasted 24-minutes, and all agenda items passed unanimously.Justices of the peace approved several appropriations and transfers, including
John Rosenthal has announced his candidacy for Marion County Justice of the Peace District 9.Rosenthal is a Park City, Kansas, native and graduated from Wichita Heights High School. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Rosenthal built a more
A meeting of the Baxter County Airport Advisory Board on Monday ended with discussion of new hangars and future business development around the airport. The board is preparing to submit grant applications to the Arkansas Department of
A high energy holiday musical packed with tap dancing, beatboxing, and audience participation is set to hit The Sheid on Tuesday. Who Brought the Humbug?, presented by the Coulter Holiday Endowment, begins at 7, with a patron
Yellville’s Christmas on the Square returns for its fourth year Saturday, bringing an expanded lineup of holiday activities and the largest crowd organizers have planned for yet. What began as a small grassroots gathering has grown into
The ballot draw for the upcoming March election in Marion County will take place Wednesday at 6 at the Court Annex in Yellville. This draw determines the order of candidates’ names on the ballot for voters in
The Northwest Workforce Board will hold its regular quarterly meeting Tuesday at 1 at the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District office in Harrison and via Zoom. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Basketball games at Viola are canceled for Monday night due to the winter weather, school officials announced.The games will be rescheduled at a later date. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $10,000 cash-only bond after police say she threatened to kill her daughter with a box cutter during a domestic disturbance late last month. Craighead County District Court Judge David
On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper stopped a 2008 Toyota eastbound on Interstate 40 near London in Pope County for a traffic violation.A search of the vehicle uncovered
The Mountain Home Junior High basketball games scheduled for Monday night at Nettleton have been canceled because of winter weather, school officials announced. No make-up date has been announced. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The National Weather Service has expanded its Winter Weather Advisory ahead of Monday’s expected wintry mix, adding Marion, Boone, Searcy and Newton counties in Arkansas, as well as all of southern Missouri. The advisory now covers all
Families of children with autism in Arkansas are facing growing uncertainty as the state’s Medicaid program struggles to cover the high cost of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, a key intervention that helps children improve social skills,
The Arkansas lithium industry has come a long way in the past year, with business leaders and lawmakers highlighting major milestoneseven as questions linger about low lithium prices and infrastructure needs. At last month’s 2025 Arkansas Lithium
The Twin Lakes area looks to face its first taste of winter weather Monday with impacts to travel possible in the afternoon.The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Baxter, Fulton, Izard, Stone
SENIOR BOYSIt’s another busy night on the hardwood for local high school teams Monday. In senior boys action, Norfork will welcome Viola in a matchup of teams trying to find some consistency, while Flippin, coming off a
Kobi Williams scored 24 points and Keith Palek III added 20 to lead Missouri State past Northeastern State (Okla.) 92-71 on Sunday, closing a three-game home stand with a convincing win. The Bears (43) never trailed, shooting
Arkansas State never trailed Sunday afternoon, rolling past Kent State 74-54 to claim the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship-Goombay Division title at the Baha Mar Convention Center. The win moves the Red Wolves to 5-3 and gives
A reminder for motorists in downtown Mountain Home Monday, Mountain Home City Street crews will be removing traffic signals at the intersection of Highway 62B and 8th Street. Traffic control measures will be in place and drivers
A Gassville woman facing charges stemming from a series of bizarre incidents, including coming into a person’s house uninvited and attempting to enter other residences and walking her dog while only partially dressed entered a guilty plea
The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the theme for this year’s Christmas parade: “Christmas in Whoville A Mountain Home Wholiday! The annual celebration is set for Friday from 4 to 8 in downtown
The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County is known as a place to learn, gather and explore, and much of that is being powered by the Library Foundation working behind the scenes. This year, the foundation
The Baxter County Quorum Court will hold its December meeting a day earlier than usual, convening Monday, at 5:30 on the second floor of the courthouse. The date was moved from Tuesday so County Judge Kevin Litty
Baxter County sales tax collections showed modest growth in September 2025, according to figures released by county officials. The county’s portion of sales tax rose 3.4% compared with the same month last year, an increase of $16,982,
The Baxter County Board of Election Commissioners will conduct a public ballot position draw for the 2026 Preferential Primary, Nonpartisan General Judicial, and Annual School Elections on Tuesday at 9 in the second-floor courtroom of the Baxter
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday as part of its ongoing school rotation visits, with members scheduled to tour Mountain Home Junior High School.The meeting is set to begin
The Baxter County Airport Advisory Board is scheduled to meet Monday morning at 10:30 in the terminal building conference room.The agenda includes discussion of hangar funding and land use. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Silverfield named Hogs’ new head football coach FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Ryan Silverfield, one of the nation’s winningest coaches over the last three seasons, has been named the 35th head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Silverfield has been
Winter weather advisory Monday for portion of area as freezing rain, sleet and snow expected The National Weather Service in North Little Rock has issued a winter weather advisory for a portion of north central Arkansas starting
Resilient all season, Arkansas State rallied from a six-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to edge Appalachian State 30-29 on Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium, securing bowl eligibility for the third straight year. Arkansas State (6-6,
Ahmad Hardy ran for 149 yards and a touchdown and Jamal Roberts added 100 yards and a score, lifting Missouri to a 31-17 win over Arkansas on Saturday. Hardy who entered the week ranked third nationally
The Bombers return Monday from Thanksgiving break with a full schedule, as winter sports teams head into one of their busier stretches of the season.Monday opens the week with basketball on the road at Nettleton, where the
On the final day of the college football regular season, Missouri State (7-5) has officially earned a spot in a bowl game. The announcement came late Saturday from Bowl Season, which coordinates the NCAA’s Football Bowl Subdivision’s
A Fulton County man has been arrested for assaulting and threatening to kill his girlfriend. Thirty-nine-year-old Corey Michael Brewer of Viola is facing two felony charges for Nov. 17 incident.According to the probable cause affidavit from the
A man who poured charcoal lighter fluid on his body, lit himself on fire and was found not mentally fit to proceed is still waiting on the Department of Human Services to come up with a treatment
The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center is transitioning to it’s winter schedule, but visitors have plenty to enjoy during the colder months. As the staff shifts towards more educational programs on and offsite, there are still
STEM Flights, a national nonprofit that uses aviation to spark interest in science and technology careers, is launching free flight-based STEM programs for middle and high school students in the Gassville area. The program pairs students with
Arkansas football will be a slight underdog when it takes on Missouri in the season finale Saturday. The Razorbacks (2-9, 0-7 SEC) are looking to end a nine-game losing streak and snap a three-year losing streak against
Louisiana Tech (6-5) heads to Missouri State (7-5) on Saturday for the regular season finale, with the Bulldogs, looking to secure a winning record and strengthen their case for a bowl berth. Missouri State will play its
Arkansas State heads into a must-win matchup Saturday as the Red Wolves travel to Appalachian State with bowl eligibility on the line. Both teams come in at 5-6, and the winner will punch its ticket to the
The Salem Greyhounds are headed to the semifinal round of the state playoffs after powering past Osceola 32-6 on Friday night. The Seminoles landed the first punch, getting on the board early with a first-quarter score, but
Central Arkansas (3-4) will visit East Tennessee State (5-1) on Saturday afternoon for a 3:00 matchup at Freedom Hall, the Bears’ second game in this season’s ASUNSoCon Challenge. The meeting marks the first-ever contest between the programs.
A man charged with being involved in stealing, storing and selling items from storage units and homes appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 17.Thirty-one-year-old Carl Jacob Jones of Henderson entered a guilty plea to charges
A Marion County man, previously convicted of raping multiple family members and of carnal abuse, is now facing charges for child pornography and failure to comply with sex offender reporting requirements. Fifty-six-year-old Robert Neil Larue of Yellville
Young exhibitors from Baxter and Izard counties earned top honors and Purple Circle Club recognition at recent Arkansas livestock and poultry competitions, highlighting the strength of local 4-H and FFA programs. Baxter County students excelled in poultry
Ron Peterson, President and CEO of Baxter Health, was presented with the A. Allen Weintraub Memorial Award at the 2025 Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) Annual Meeting, recognizing his outstanding contributions to healthcare and his dedication to both
A St. Francis County inmate who escaped from the county detention center Monday night has been taken back into custody, according to the Forrest City Police Department. Police say Christopher Davenport of Forrest City was found Wednesday
A blast of much colder air is set to move into Arkansas this weekend, bringing the first chances for winter weather and holding temperatures well below normal through much of next week, according to the National Weather
Arkansas State looks to stay perfect at home Friday when it hosts North Dakota State in a 3 contest in Jonesboro. The Red Wolves (4-3) are coming off a 74-63 win over Jacksonville State, led by
The Kansas City Chiefs continued their up-and-down season Thursday, and this time the step back cost them. Dallas used a big day from Dak Prescott to hand the defending AFC champions a 31-28 loss on Thanksgiving at
No. 4 Duke closed the game on a perfect shooting stretch Thursday night, rallying past No. 22 Arkansas for an 80-71 victory in the CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic at the United Center. The Blue Devils were flawless
A man caught up in a major drug bust in the county pled guilty to the charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 17. Fifty-five-year-old Eric Jerome Harris was sentenced to
A Mountain Home man, previously convicted for threatening to harm people, has been arrested again for saying he was going to kill his girlfriend. Forty-one-year-ole Duane Mark Dean Jr. is facing two charges for his latest incident.According
The City of Mountain Home has announced traffic signals in downtown Mountain Home will be removed Monday. The city first announced in July the signals at the intersection of Highway 62B and 8th Street would be removed
Arkansas State UniversityMountain Home is preparing for a major expansion of Gotaas Hall, home to the school’s health sciences programs. The project aims to strengthen the university’s role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals for
The city of Mountain Home collected $590,802 in sales taxes for November, reflecting September sales, a 2.96% increase from $573,845 collected during the same period last year. Year-to-date collections are up $65,202, or 1%. Mountain Home’s share
Cordelio Power’s 135-megawatt Crossover Wind farm is officially online in Cross County, becoming Arkansas’ first operating wind farm and marking a milestone for the state’s renewable-energy landscape.”We are proud to announce that Crossover Wind is now generating
The boil order for the entire Fifty Six Waterworks system in Stone County has been lifted. The order was lifted Wednesday afternoon.The order had been issued Nov. 18 due to maintenance related work. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs will take center stage on Thanksgiving afternoon, renewing a rare matchup with plenty on the line for both teams as they push toward December in the thick of the
The Arkansas Ethics Commission has dismissed complaints against Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge and Secretary of State Cole Jester, ruling that neither violated state campaign finance laws in their 2026 election filings, according to documents released by
No. 22/21 Arkansas returns to the CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic on Thursday, facing No. 4 Duke at the United Center in Chicago. Tipoff is set for 7 on CBS. The matchup showcases some of the nation’s top
A Tennessee man has been arrested for trying to scam an Izard County woman out of nearly $20,000. Thirty-year-old Darren James Burton of Clarksville, Tennessee was arrested in Searcy on Saturday on four felony charges.According to the
A man whose initial felony case was filed 15 years ago when he was a teenager was back in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 17. Thirty-five-year-old Timothy Allan Clark, who lists an address along Grado Lane
Gaston’s Resort has once again been preparing for its famous and always sold out Thanksgiving buffet. Head chef Rick Gollinger, now in his tenth year at the helm, says preparations begin months in advance. Reservations often start
A high-energy holiday musical packed with tap dancing, beatboxing, and audience participation is set to hit The Sheid on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Who Brought the Humbug?, presented by the Coulter Holiday Endowment, begins at 7, with a
The Baxter County Library Foundation has received a $10,000 donation from the Friends of the Baxter County Library to support the Library Hill Trail Project, bringing the vision of a walking and biking trail connecting the Donald
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at around 7 a.m., an Arkansas State Trooper stopped a 2005 Toyota pickup truck near the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line for a traffic violation.During the search of the truck’s bed, Troopers discovered approximately
The St. Louis Cardinals have made a series of hires and promotions within their minor league player development and performance staff. New hires include Dalton Hurd as director of hitting; Casey Demko as minor league infield coordinator;
The move by Hospice of the Ozarks to separate itself from Baxter County Regional Hospital (BCRH) was being poorly planned and prepared for, leaving the hospital no choice but to step in and limit Hospice’s ability to
Central Arkansas posted one of its strongest outings of the season Tuesday night, rolling past Eastern Illinois 81-60 in the Farris Center. The Bears shot 56% from the field and knocked down 13 threes on 43% shooting,
Adam Watson of Branch, a vocal critic of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ plan for a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County, has qualified as an independent candidate for the Arkansas Senate District 26 special election. Secretary of State
On the second day of a back-to-back the Bombers ventured down to Fountain Lake and defeated the Monticello Billies 45-42 in the final day of the Cobra Classic. Coming off a mighty 55-28 victory over Highland the
The Lady Bombers and Springdale Har-Ber met in Harrison on Tuesday night resulting in a 59-41 victory for the Wildcats. Har-Ber got on the Lady Bombers from the jump taking an 18-8 lead into the second quarter.
A Harrison man has been arrested for selling a truck in Baxter County through Facebook Marketplace that wasn’t his. Eighteen-year-old Joshua Alexander Cooper was arrested following the transaction Monday evening.According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, his
A Midway man entered a guilty plea to charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on November 17. Forty-six-year-old Donald Hoyt III was charged with being a felon in possession of a
A Mountain Home couple has been arrested for stealing sports cards from retail stores and selling them online, and their daughter helped police with case. Thirty-seven-year-old Joshua Andrew Enquist and 37-year-old Samantha Michelle Enquist were arrested Wednesday
The Flippin City Council moved through a tense agenda Tuesday night, ultimately voting to override Mayor Heath Hogan’s veto as disputes over check-signing authority dominated the meeting.The meeting opened with a pledge, prayer and a quote from
A Marion County woman has been arrested on a charge of permitting child abuse. Forty-four-year-old Elizabeth Ann Hughes of rural Yellville was arrested last Wednesday on the felony charge along with failure to comply with terms and
For the 13th year in a row, Matt Wood and the team at Holy Smokes Barbecue are preparing a Thanksgiving feast for the Mountain Home community, cooking dozens of turkeys, hams, and other holiday staples for families
Arkansas’ final proposal for a federal broadband program has received approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), according to a Tuesday press release for the state’s commerce department. As part of
The St. Louis Cardinals announced today a multi-player trade with the Boston Red Sox, acquiring pitchers Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke, along with a player to be named later or cash considerations, in exchange for pitcher
The Arkansas State Police, in coordination with the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service, are actively searching for Christopher Davenport, 38, of Forrest City, who was discovered missing from the St. Francis County
The Central Arkansas Bears (2-4) will host Eastern Illinois (2-3) at the Farris Center on Tuesday at 6:30, marking the fourth meeting between the programs. The Bears won all three previous matchups, including a 73-70 victory in
A Magnolia man shot by a Magnolia police officer earlier this month has died, according to Arkansas State Police. Michael Green, 53, died Wednesday, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Police said
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) last week concluded a series of meetings across the state to help communities prepare for mass violence incidents (MVIs). Seven events drew more than 600 participants, including law enforcement, emergency
Visiting Long Island shot over 60% and outscored Missouri State in the second half to earn a 75-61 win Monday night. Zaxton King led the Bears (3-3) with 15 points, while Keith Palek III added 13 and
The Mountain Home Bombers and Lady Bombers will be on the road on Tuesday. The day will begin as the Bomber boys taking on Monticello in the Cobra Classic in Fountain Lake. Action from Cobra Arena will
It’s another night full of action for high school basketball on Tuesday. On the boys’ side, Flippin brings a 7-3 record into its matchup with Paris, which comes in at 5-3. Bergman, off to an impressive 9-1
It was another full slate of games on the hardwood Monday. SENIOR BOYS In senior boys play, Mountain View stayed unbeaten at 4-0 after taking down Manila 64-56, using a strong second half to pull away late.
Arkansas State men’s basketball used a strong second half Monday night to put away Jacksonville State 74-63 inside First National Bank Arena. Christian Harmon powered the Red Wolves (4-3) with 21 points, hitting four three-pointers and shooting
An Ozark County teenager was electrocuted Friday morning while he was deer hunting with a friend in the Brixey-Rockbridge area. The name of the 16-year-old boy has not been released by Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin. Martin
A man who spent 40 years working for the Arkansas State Parks, including 28 years as the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent at Bull Shoals State Park, is speaking out about a change in the organization that has
After leaving a Halloween party, a 23-year-old Salem man wanted to go home but wound up in the wrong house, in the wrong town and the wrong county. David Christopher Sisk appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal
The Salvation Army in Mountain Home is preparing to host its annual Thanksgiving community meal on Wednesday, offering a sit-down dinner for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The meal will be served from 3
The Flippin City Council will meet Tuesday at 6 in the Flippin District Court Room, with the primary focus on a veto override presented by Councilwoman Jodi Howard. In addition to the override consideration, council members will
Two local teachers were recently recognized by Arvest Bank as part of the bank’s annual “We Love Teachers” initiative, receiving $500 each to help purchase supplies for their classrooms. The teachers honored this year are Jessie Jefferson
The ballot draw for the upcoming March election for Marion County will take place Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6 at the Court Annex in Yellville. This draw determines the order of candidates’ names on the ballot for
The Mountain Home Bombers defeated the Highland Rebels 55-28 in non-conference action in The Hangar, Monday night.Mountain Home came sprinting out of the gates and hitting 4 threes to open up the first quarter, including 2 from
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, around 3 p.m., an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper attempted to stop a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup on Highway 84 near Oak Grove in Hot Spring County for a traffic violation. The
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced that state offices will be closed Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. The proclamation encourages Arkansans to spend the holiday with family and reflect on the many blessings in
ASU-Mountain Home Baseball has announced the recruitment and signing of 16 future TrailBlazers who will join the program in the fall of 2026, marking the first recruiting class under head coach Landon Hay. The current signees represent
Arkansas State returns home to face Jacksonville State on Monday after a 100-69 loss to SMU in which TJ Caldwell scored 20 points. The Red Wolves are 1-0 at First National Bank Arena and lead the Sun
The Mountain Home Bombers will begin part 1 of a back-to-back as they will welcome the Highland Rebels to The Hangar Monday night. The first game of the day will be an 8th grade boys game, followed
A busy night of basketball is slated for Monday night. Alpena, sitting at 3-7, hits the road to Green Forest, which comes in at 1-3. Viola (2-7) will be at home taking on Lutie in its season
The Arkansas State Red Wolves women’s basketball team held steady late in a 75-69 win over Jackson State on Sunday afternoon at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The victory moves A-State to 3-3 overall
Dak Prescott wasn’t in the mood for celebrations early Sunday when teammates congratulated him for breaking one of Tony Romo’s franchise passing records. “Save it for the win,” Prescott saidand the Cowboys delivered. Trailing the defending Super
Kansas City kicker Harrison Butker (7) kicks a game-winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) The Kansas City Chiefs looked stuck in their
A Mountain Home man arrested earlier this month on drug charges and being held in the Baxter County Detention Center is facing charges from a high speed pursuit in Marion County this summer. Fifty-three-year-old Kevin Dean Wilson
A former male nurse at the county jail charged with making inappropriate sexual contacts with female inmates is now set to go on trial in February it was announced during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal
The Marion County Procedures and Management Committee voted Thursday to advance three ordinances tied to funding a proposed community center, clearing the measures for discussion at the December Quorum Court meeting. The ordinances outline a pair of
The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society will highlight one of the region’s most unique traditions at its next meeting, set for 6 on Tuesday at the Donald W. Reynolds Library. The program, “The Old Language of
The Baxter County Library Foundation announced a $10,000 donation from the Albright Family Charitable Fund to support the Library Hill Trail Project. Rhonda “Tink” Albright presented the gift on behalf of the fund. The trail will create
The Flippin School Board will hold its regular meeting Monday at 6 in the boardroom of the district’s central office. The agenda includes under new business, board members will hear the principals’ report and student data report;
The Baxter County Planning Board will meet Monday morning at 11 in the third-floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda includes a discussion with Randy Worlow regarding Dogwood Estates. The meeting is open to
At the request of the Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD), the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday and resulted in the death of a Pine Bluff man.
Boone County authorities have named Joshua Wayne Blanton of Harrison as this week’s Most Wanted. Blanton is wanted on charges of Theft of Property (less than $25,000 but more than $5,000), Criminal Trespass, Criminal Mischief in the
CONWAY, Ark. Central Arkansas (3-9) was defeated 49-28 by Abilene Christian (8-4) at Estes Stadium. Caleb Koger made his first start at Quarterback for the injured Austin Myers and threw for four touchdowns and 326 yards.
A blocked field goal followed by a long pass play in the second quarter changed the complexion of the game and allowed No. 8 Oklahoma to ride its highly ranked defense to a 17-6 victory over No.
AP Photo/ Stephen Spillman The Arkansas Razorbacks stayed competitive early but couldn’t keep pace with No. 17 Texas on Saturday, falling 52-37 in Austin as Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning delivered a career performance. Manning accounted for six
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers wrapped up the Wynne Classic with a 57-24 win on Saturday. After splitting their first two games against Greene County Tech and Valley View, Mountain Home looked to finish with a winning
The Mountain Home Lady Bomber wrestling team opened its season Friday at the Lady Wildcat Invitational in Springdale, facing one of the toughest fields in Arkansas. The tournament featured five of last year’s top six Class 6A
A man convicted of having sex with a close female relative in 2006 is now jailed and charged with violating the terms and conditions of the sex offender registration law. A jury found 61-year-old Ronnie Dale Reece
The Mountain Home Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a man who has been missing since late July. Andrew Lee Beyer was last seen July 28 according to Corporal Mychal Warno. He states
One of Mountain Home’s most popular holiday traditions returns Sunday as the Coulter Celebration of Lights opens for the season at the Arkansas State UniversityMountain Home campus. The annual drive-through light show, created in 2021 through a
The Mountain Home High School Bomber Band spent part of this week doing what they do best: sharing music, spirit and pride with the community. Under the direction of band director Tom Chentnik, the ensemble delivered a
Baxter Health has announced that Dr. Brittney Frisby will be transitioning from the Baxter Health Market Street Family Clinic to the Baxter Health Family Clinic on Burnett Drive, where she will join the practice of Dr. Mary
Jasper swept the championships at the Arvest Bank Tournament, winning both the senior boys’ and girls’ brackets on Saturday. In the boys’ final, Jasper cruised past Lead Hill 75-47, while the Jasper girls defeated Marshall 72-54 to
ROR Question and Answers: from Prairies to Pioneers Welcome to another episode of Retracing Our Roots with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson. This week we took a batch of your questions, and boy did they arrange
A lawsuit was filed Friday by members of the Board of Directors of Hospice of the Ozarks against Baxter Health (referred to in the suit as Baxter County Regional Hospital). The suit seeks, among other things, to
In the 3A state playoffs, Salem picked up a strong 40-20 win over Newport, punching their ticket to the next round. The Greyhounds will be back at home next Friday as they host Osceola.Elsewhere, Shiloh Christian edged
The Central Arkansas Bears (3-8, 2-5) will host the Abilene Christian Wildcats (7-4, 6-1) for Senior Day at First Security Field in Estes Stadium, kickoff in Conway is set for 4 p.m. with senior recognition starting 25
Arkansas State men’s basketball (3-3, 0-0 SBC) fell behind early and could not recover in a 100-69 defeat at SMU (6-0, 0-0 ACC) on Friday night at Moody Coliseum. TJ Caldwell led the team with 20 points
Malique Ewin scored 21 points, making 8-of-9 from the field including his first career 3-pointer and 4-of-4 from the line, while Karter Knox posted his second double-double of the season, with 17 points and 10
It was basketball time in The Hangar once again on Friday. The Mountain Home Bombers welcomed the Rogers Mounties out of the 6A-west on Friday. The Bombers got off to a quick start as all 5 bomber
The Mountain Home Bombers 2025 season came to an end on Friday with a 63-49 loss at the hands of the Benton Panthers. Benton would get on the board early with a touchdown to take a 7-0
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers entered the win column for the first time this season on Friday night. Mountain Home took on another 5A-east foe, the Valley View Blazers, on Friday. Livi Fosness set the tone early
Two Mountain Home men have been arrested for breaking into a residence, assaulting a victim and having a gun fire during a scuffle. Twenty-nine-year-old Blake Alan Arvay and 20-year-old Bryce Wilson Riggan are facing multiple charges
Two people already accused of keeping a then 15-year-old male locked in a bathroom naked and unfed entered not guilty pleas to a long list of new charges that have been filed against them. The pleas for
Following the closest vote of her tenure, Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allison Dewey is outlining next steps for faculty after the district decided to continue block scheduling.The school board voted 4-3 Thursday to preserve the scheduling
The Mountain Home Symphony will present its annual winter holiday concert Sunday at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. The program will feature traditional Christmas songs as well as
Duck season officially kicks off Saturday in Arkansas, and that includes hunters in the Twin Lakes area who are preparing for early morning pushes into flooded fields and river timber. According to the AGFC, the first split
The Baxter County Board of Election Commissioners will conduct a public ballot position draw for the 2026 Preferential Primary, Nonpartisan General Judicial, and Annual School Elections on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 9 in the second-floor courtroom of
In a heartfelt Veterans Day tribute, the Rotary Club of Mountain Home placed flags in front of First Community Bank on Highway 62, each labeled to honor a specific veteran. For the first time, the club offered
The Missouri State Bears will put their five-game winning streak on the line Saturday when they travel to Kennesaw State for a Conference USA matchup with major postseason implications. Kickoff is set for 1:02 p.m. Central at
The Board of Directors of Arkansas Community Foundation today announced the selection of Jessica Hughes Ford as the Foundation’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Ford succeeds outgoing CEO Heather Larkin, who will retire after 27 years
More Arkansans will face work requirements for food assistance starting Friday after state lawmakers approved emergency rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).The Arkansas Department of Human Services is implementing new federal mandates that extend work
The Arkansas high school football playoffs resume Friday, and two area teams remain in the spotlight as Mountain Home and Salem look to extend their postseason runs. Mountain Home hits the road for a Class 6A quarterfinal
Arkansas State Police (ASP) investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle and suspect involved in a fatal incident that occurred on Saturday evening, November 15, 2025, in Pope County.Investigators believe the vehicle involved
It’s shaping up to be a full night of high school basketball across the Twin Lakes Area, with both senior boys and senior girls teams in action. Senior Boys Cotter is back home this afternoon, and the
The Arvest Bank Tournament championship matchups are set after a full night of semifinal action on Thursday.In boys action, Lead Hill survived a furious second-half push from host Flippin on Thursday night, hanging on for a 75-71
In a highly anticipated game between two teams who met in the Class 5A final four last year, Greene County Tech would defeat the Lady Bombers 58-53. Mountain Home would trail the Eagles 16-15 after the first
For the 6th consecutive year the Mountain Home Bombers will compete in the 2nd round of the class 6A state playoffs. A feat accomplished by only one other team in that timespan, the Greenwood Bulldogs. Mountain Home
Both the Bombers and Lady Bombers will be back in action on Friday evening. The Mountain Home Lady Bombers will continue to day 2 of the 3 day Wynne Classic as they will take on Valley View
A West Plains man who was robbing a home has been charged with second degree murder after his accomplice was shot and killed by the homeowner. Thirty-two-year-old Keith W. Geringer was arrested Thursday by West Plains Police
Five people, most in their 20’s, charged with involvement in trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine either entered not guilty pleas or had not guilty pleas entered for them by attorneys during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal
Five counties in north central Arkansas will be among 21 in the state that will be reappraising property values in 2026. A state law passed in 2023, mandates each county appraise all real estate at its current
Block scheduling was the main topic of discussion at Thursday’s three hour Mountain Home Public School (MHPS) board meeting. A final vote decided for no changes to the current scheduling system but included a future look at
During a busy meeting of the Mountain Home City Council Thursday night, the council voted to increase the rates for city owned parking spaces downtown and abandon a portion of 8th street once the signal at 8th
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Ozark Post 3246 has selected Audrey Plumlee, a fourth grade teacher at Hackler Intermediate, as its 2025 Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recipient. “We are so appreciative of Audrey and
The Baxter County Historical Museum will be closed from Nov. 21 through Dec. 1 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Museum staff say the break will also allow employees to spend time with their families. The museum will reopen
The Mountain Home Junior High basketball teams were in The Hangar on Thursday night. The night began with the 7th grade girls game with Mountain Home winning 26-25 on a last second shot. Addi Willett led the
Thanksgiving arrives next Thursday, but one of the holiday’s lighter traditions comes a few days early: the presidential turkey pardon. The White House has not yet announced when President Donald Trump will pardon this year’s pair of
Draw game luck continues in Arkansas after several players won Mega Millions prizes in the last week.Eleven winning tickets worth $600 or more were sold for the Nov. 14 drawing. The winning tickets were purchased in Little
Little Rock psychologist Krameelah Banks appeared before a federal magistrate judge on Thursday after a grand jury indicted her on 34 counts of wire fraud and making false statements this month.Banks, 48, is accused of defrauding Medicare
Credit: KTHV Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders continued a Thanksgiving tradition Wednesday, pardoning two turkeys, “Lilly” and “Sprinkles,” during a ceremony celebrating Arkansas’s turkey industry. The birds were raised by Caroline and Adeline Dixon of Morrilton, and members
Arkansans sign petitions in support of proposed ballot initiatives in Little Rock on July 2, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) A federal judge on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction halting Arkansas from enforcing several new laws that regulate
The 2025 State Dance Championships wrapped up with strong performances across the board, including a top-five finish for Mountain Home and new All-State honors for two area athletes. In the 1A5A Game Day division, Greenwood claimed the
The Cotter City Council will not hold its regularly scheduled meeting tonight. City officials say the meeting was canceled because there is no agenda to act on this month. No new date has been announced. WebReadyTM
In the Arvest Bank Tournament boys’ consolation bracket in Flippin on Wednesday, Norfork pulled off the most dramatic win of the night, edging Marshall 57-56 on a buzzer beater. Trailing by one with under 10 seconds left,
The Lady Bomber Basketball team will open the regular season with a marquee matchup. In a rematch of last years 5A-State semifinal game, the Lady Bombers will take on Greene County Tech in day 1 of the
The Mountain Home Junior High basketball squads will be in The Hangar on Thursday. MHJH will welcome Greene County Tech. The 7th and 8th grade girls games will take place in the back gym of Mountain Home
Arkansas State couldn’t hang on late Wednesday night, falling 85-72 to unbeaten Saint Mary’s despite a career night from Christian Harmon at University Credit Union Pavilion. Harmon led the Red Wolves (32) with a career-best 21 points,
A person charged with involvement in breaking into and stealing items from a storm-damaged storage unit located along State Highway 5 South appeared recently in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division. Thirty-two-year-old Victoria Sean Watts who lists an
One of two people arrested just before Christmas last year after they were spotted inside a business where one of them had previously been trespassed for stealing appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court November 10). Forty-year-old Heather
Marion County Judge Jason Stumph spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News after a new jail and law enforcement tax was voted down by residents on Tuesday. With 76 percent of voters opposing the measure
Taylor and Pinkston 6th grader, Zane Loftis with the book. Mountain Home Junior High assistant football coach Phillip Taylor is used to helping young athletes find structure, purpose and confidence on the field. Now, he’s hoping to
The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $4,000 grant to Hospice of the Ozarks to support patient care needs at the nonprofit facility. Arvest Bank associates joined Scott Copeland, president of Arvest in North Arkansas, and executive assistant
The City of Mountain Home will hold a public hearing on Thursday at 4:55 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 720 Hickory Street. The hearing will focus on a proposal to vacate a portion
The Mountain Home Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday at 6 at the District Administration Building. The agenda includes several academic and departmental reports, including an academic update from Ms. Lawrence, an
The Gassville City Council will hold a 2026 budget work session on Thursday at 5. The meeting will take place in the Community Center at 204 South School Street and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered
The City of Bull Shoals will hold a City Council meeting on Thursday at 6:30. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at 706 C. S. Woods Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.
Two Marion County committees will meet Thursday to discuss ongoing county matters. The Procedure and Management Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:30 to continue discussions regarding the Marion County Community Center. The Personnel Committee will follow
The Arkansas Board of Corrections voted to pay the attorney it hired to sue over legislation watering down its authority just over $300,000 during its Tuesday meeting.The corrections board will pay the Hall Booth Smith law firm
The Marion County Circuit Court announced that members of the pink and yellow jury panels will not need to report for duty on Monday, marking the end of their service term. Court officials thanked jurors for
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, former Jonesboro Police Department Officer Joseph Tucker Harris, 29, of Hickman, Kentucky, pleaded guilty in Craighead County Circuit Court to the felony of Filing a False Report with a Law Enforcement Agency
The Arkansas State Red Wolves return to action Wednesday night with a rare in-state matchup, heading to Conway to face Central Arkansas at the Farris Center. Tipoff is set for 6:30, with coverage on ESPN+ featuring
Two women have been arrested on felony domestic battery charges after Conway police and the Department of Human Services removed an 11-year-old child from a home last week. Police said officers responded to the residence on Nov.
A photo of part of the wastewater treatment process at the Cummins-Varner Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Photo courtesy of the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality) The Arkansas Board of Corrections on Tuesday approved spending $1.95 million to begin
The Arkansas men’s basketball program secured the centerpiece of its 2025 recruiting class Wednesday as JJ Andrews, the consensus No. 1 player in Arkansas and a top-15 prospect nationally, signed with the Razorbacks. Andrews, a 6-foot-6, 215-pound
Arkansas men’s basketball added a major piece to its future last week as Abdou Toure, a two-time Connecticut Player of the Year and top-30 national prospect, signed his National Letter of Intent with the Razorbacks.Toure, a 6-foot-5,
A very warm mid November has resulted in two high temperature records being broken in Mountain Home over the past four days. Saturday’s high reached 84 degrees, surpassing the previous record of 83 set in 1953. Tuesday
It was a packed night on the hardwood Tuesday night. In senior boys action, Lead Hill put together a commanding performance, cruising to an 81-23 win over Oark. The Tigers jumped out to a 25-2 lead after
Nick Pringle delivered the game-winning basket with 11.9 seconds left, capping a six-point closing run as No. 21 Arkansas escaped with an 84-83 win over Winthrop on Tuesday night at Bud Walton Arena.The Razorbacks trailed by five
Arkansas State continues its challenging early-season road swing Wednesday night, heading to the West Coast to face unbeaten Saint Mary’s in a nonconference matchup in Moraga, California.The Red Wolves (3-1) have opened the season with three wins
A man who barged into the midtown Harp’s which was closed to the public at the time and then allegedly pushed over and damaged 23 outside air conditioning units at the nearby Georgetown Square shopping center appeared
When a Baxter County sheriff’s deputy responded to a request for a welfare check on a car parked at a business along Highway 62 West, he found the vehicle with the driver’s side door open and legs
Marion County voters decided Tuesday to not enact a half cent sales tax for jail and law enforcement operations. The vote saw only 24 percent of votes cast for and 76 percent of voters against the measure.
A Mountain Home High School sophomore and a Flippin Middle School eighth grader have earned top local honors in two of the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ longest-running youth essay competitions.The VFW Ozark Post 3246 named Mountain Home’s
The Second Amendment Legacy Foundation highlighted its growing community impact this year by awarding $50,000 in grants to youth shooting sports programs across the region. All nine grant recipients represent area schools and student organizations, underscoring the
Waterfowl hunters heading into the Ed Gordon Point Remove Wildlife Management Area this season will notice a significant shortage of flooded habitat after thieves stripped critical components from the area’s water-delivery system earlier this year. According to
Arkansas State Police issued an Inmate Escape Alert on Tuesday after a Benton work-release inmate was discovered missing from his job assignment at the Port of Little Rock. The Arkansas Department of Corrections reported that inmate
On Monday, November 17, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a tractor-trailer near the 173-mile marker eastbound on Interstate 40 in Lonoke County, for a traffic violation. During
The Arkansas Department of Corrections has made little discernible progress in fixing an aging wastewater plant that regularly violates its federal water permit, public records show. The department missed a 2024 deadline for completing repairs to the
A boil order has been issued for the entire Fifty Six Waterworks system in Stone County. The boil order was issued Tuesday afternoon following maintenance related work. Until the order is lifted, affected residents are advised to
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture collected more than 546,000 pounds of unwanted pesticides across 12 counties this year, bringing the total removed statewide to nearly 7 million pounds since the Agricultural Abandoned Pesticide Program began in 2005.
The City of Bull Shoals Budget Committee will meet Tuesday at 2, at 706 CS Woods Blvd. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Mountain Home hits the road Friday night for a 7:00 playoff showdown at Benton, and fans planning to make the trip will want to be ready at the gate, because once again they are fully digital. All
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Sunday she will follow court orders to move up two special elections for vacant legislative seats – but only “under duress,” calling the rulings “unlawful” even as she complies. The Arkansas Supreme
media/02893_Hogue.1.jpg The U.S. Marshals Service on Monday arrested two suspects wanted in connection with the July shooting death of a local wrestler in Rogers. Michael Hogue was taken into custody in Fort Smith, and Amanda Penny was
Jackson Free, one of Arkansas’s most accomplished high school distance runners, has officially joined the University of Arkansas Razorbacks following a standout career highlighted by multiple state titles and record-breaking performances. Free is a two-time Arkansas 5A
The Norfork Public School Board will hold a special board meeting Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the boardroom of the administration building. Items on the agenda include a time of discussion for those who have previously signed
High school hoops fans have plenty to choose from Tuesday night, with a full lineup of senior boys and girls games across the region. In senior boys action, Cotter looks to improve on its 3-8 start as
Action continued Tuesday in the Arvest Bank Tournament with a full slate of senior high basketball games. In senior boys play, host Flippin dominated Norfork, cruising to a 76-34 victory to advance in the bracket. The Bobcats
The Mountain Home junior varsity girls’ basketball team is back in action Tuesday as the Lady Bombers travel to Harrison for a neutral-site matchup against Bentonville West. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 at North Arkansas College. WebReadyTM
No. 21 Arkansas returns to Bud Walton Arena on Tuesday night to face Winthrop, coming off a 79-75 win over Samford in which freshman Darius Acuff Jr. scored 20 points.The Razorbacks enter at 3-1 after finishing 22-14
A Boone County man is facing 189 felony charges for sex crimes and child pornography involving an underage family member. Sixty-four-year-old Troy Lee Collins, also known as Tory Loftis, of Diamond City, is facing life in prison
A Mountain Home man was seriously injured Friday evening when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Baxter County. The name of the 47-year-old man has not been released by the Arkansas State
A man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 10 and pled guilty to charges stemming from his decision to try and outrun the police. Thirty-seven-year-old Johnny Sprous of Mountain Home was pursued by police after
A son who took jewelry from his mother’s home while she was out of town and pawned it, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 10. Twenty-two-year-old Douglas Cheever pled guilty to theft by receiving and
Saturday’s Meet the Candidates Dinner hosted by the Baxter County Republicans saw incumbent County Judge Kevin Litty and challenger Eric Payne face off in their first public political meeting.The evening saw nearly all Republican candidates in Baxter
Marion County voters are heading to the polls today to decide whether to enact a half cent sales tax dedicated to jail and law enforcement operations. The measure would replace the original half cent tax approved in
The North Central Board of Realtors recently partnered with the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas to deliver nearly 40,000 pounds of food to pantries in Baxter and Marion counties and Calico Rock during this year’s “Feed
The Gassville City Council will meet Tuesday evening to consider several items of unfinished and new business, including an ordinance that would allow utility task vehicles (UTVs) on city streets. The meeting is set for 6 at
The Norfork City Council will combine its monthly workshop with its regular meeting on Tuesday after the usual workshop date fell on Veterans Day. The meeting begins at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Two ordinances are scheduled
The Lakeview City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Marion County Budget Committee will meet Tuesday at 5:30 in the courthouse courtroom to continue discussions on the 2026 budget. County officials noted a second meeting will be held Nov. 25 at 5:30 if needed. Both
Travis Lee McConnell, 54, a person of interest in a double homicide that occurred near Eureka Springs last week, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service and has since been found deceased in an Oklahoma detention facility.On
A man who is wanted for questioning in connection with the death of a Marion County woman last week has been arrested in Greene County, Missouri. Forty-nine-year-old Jimmy Jay Liverett is being held in the jail in
For one Arkansas resident, a surprise lottery win was the key to accomplishing a longtime goal.Jacob Yates of Craighead County won $50,000 playing $50,000 Frenzy, a $20 instant game. He claimed his prize at the Arkansas Scholarship
Mountain Home and Salem continue to climb the statewide high school football landscape as both programs enter the postseason with strong momentum in the Arkansas Sports Media high school football poll released this week. Mountain Home
Arkansas law enforcement agencies will increase patrols during the Thanksgiving holiday as part of the nationwide Click It or Ticket campaign, reminding drivers and passengers to buckle up. The high-visibility enforcement effort runs November 24-30, according to
Arkansas State Police has identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run in Pope County as 82-year-old George Sanborn of Russellville. Troopers were called around 6:45 on Saturday to State Highway 326 in the Happy Valley community after
Area high school basketball teams return to the court Monday, with a full slate of matchups across North Arkansas. In senior girls play at the Arvest Bank Tournament in Flippin, Yellville-Summit meets Jasper at 4, and host
Wil Lutz kicked a 35-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Denver Broncos over the Kansas City Chiefs 22-19 on Sunday. Lutz went 5-for-5 on field goals, including a 54-yarder that tied the game with
Dallas and Las Vegas meet Monday night with both teams trying to stop midseason slides. The Cowboys enter at 3-5-1 under first-year coach Brian Schottenheimer, having won just once in their past five games and facing increasingly
A new era is approaching for the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, and all three candidates vying to lead the department appeared together Saturday night for their first political event since the close of the filing period on
A man from Missouri has been arrested by Marion County law enforcement for taking over $25,000 to build a pool for a Flippin couple but never started the job. Thirty-seven-year-old Michael John Dancer of West Plains is
A man from Salem was killed Wednesday in a single-vehicle accident just north of his hometown. The Arkansas State Police have identified the victim as 36-year-old Maxwell A. Ward. According to the report, the accident happened when
Christopher Alan Whitman recently appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division, pled guilty to charges against him and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The 36-year-old Whitman’s charges stem from two related events that took place
A Mountain Home man whose first criminal case was opened 14 years ago appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on November 10. Thirty-seven-year-old Cory David Elling pled guilty to his most recent charges,
The Baxter County Quorum Court voted last week to appoint Samuel Seamans as interim county coroner. Seamans will replace Bradley Hays, who he worked with over the past decade to help build the current coroner’s office.Seamans, who
Eighteen students from the Izard County STEM School recently traveled to Hot Springs to compete in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s 1st Annual Generational Conservation Summit, and 11 of them brought home top awards across multiple
The Cotter City Council will hold a budget workshop on Monday at 6:30 at Cotter City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Yellville-Summit School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 5:30 at the district’s administrative building. Action items on Monday’s agenda include monthly budget and financial reports, student transfer petitions, general disclosure
