LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously approved a special permit that outlines the rules for removing and collecting items from the lakebed of Lake Conway during its renovation. According to AGFC Deputy Director
A Lead Hill man has died after he was unable to escape a structure fire in Lead Hill Wednesday afternoon. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 2 Wednesday afternoon, the Lead Hill and Diamond
Friday’s high school football schedule includes the final home game of the regular season for Mountain Home. It’s Senior Night for the Bombers as they welcome Van Buren to the Twin Lakes Area. Both teams are part
There is high school basketball on the local Friday schedule. Cotter travels to Calico Rock, Viola makes the trip to Jasper, Mammoth Spring hosts KIPP Blytheville for two boys’ games, Lead Hill heads to Springdale to meet
The inaugural regular season of the Bomber Youth Football League will come to an end this weekend. The local organization is expecting a big crowd for its home finale against Harrison Saturday at Bomber Stadium. All season,
A man reported to have admitted being distracted by changing the music selection on his cellphone when he crossed the centerline and struck another vehicle, killing its driver, has entered a not guilty plea to the charges
The sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continues to see increases for October. According Mountain Homes Director of Finance and Treasury Alma Clark, the city collected a total of $80,047 in
On Saturday from 10 until 2, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the “National Take-Back Day” in efforts to remove unwanted, unused and potentially dangerous controlled substances and over the counter medications. In case
One of three out-of-state men charged with buying merchandise at the Harrison Home Depot store with a fraudulent credit card and returning the items for cash at the chain’s Mountain Home location appeared during a recent session
The Baxter County Collector’s Office is in the process of mailing out over 4,600 postcards to taxpayers who have delinquent taxes for 2022. According to Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith, taxpayers who receive a bright green postcard
The Baxter County Library is hosting a Little House on the Prairie Short Story Contest, providing an opportunity for individuals of all ages to showcase their creative writing skills and celebrate the characters of the books and
Next Wednesday, Mountain Home Public School Superintendent Allyson Dewey will holds a Drop-In with Dewey event from 8:30 until 11:30 and again from 2 until 6 at the District Administrative Offices located at 2465 Rodeo Drive. During
The 5A-West Conference Meet ended Thursday at Siloam Springs with the Mountain Home High School boys’ cross country team winning its eighth consecutive conference championship. The Bombers finished four points ahead of Russellville in the team standings.
Both championship games of the Jasper Junior High Tournament on Saturday will pair Ozark Mountain with the host school. In Thursday’s boys’ semifinals, the Junior Bears defeated Valley Springs 51-29, and the Junior Pirates topped Alpena 40-33.
The Harrison High School volleyball team’s quest to play for a state championship came up short Thursday in Searcy. The Lady Goblins competed in the semifinals of the Class 5A State Tournament and fell to Benton in
The City of Pyatt will be having a special meeting Thursday night at 6:30 in the Community Building. Items on the agenda include a discussion to pass a resolution needed to apply for a grant to
The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6 in the Cotter City Hall Council Chambers. In unfinished business, the council discuss a meeting between the City of Cotter and the USDA on
A berth in the state championship match is on the line for the Harrison volleyball team. The Lady Goblins will be back in Searcy on Thursday as they meet Benton in the semifinals of the Class 5A
The Jasper Junior High Tournament continued on Wednesday with the host school getting a pair of wins. Cotter fell to the Junior Lady Pirates 35-19. Omaha also lost to Jasper 51-29 on the boys’ side. WebReadyTM Powered
The junior high football season comes to an end Thursday and includes two of Mountain Home’s teams on the road for an outing with West Memphis Wonder. The eighth grade game kicks off at 5 followed by
In late August 2021, Jennifer Lorene McCord was sentenced to four-years-probation on drug-related charges. Since that time, five revocation petitions have been filed accusing McCord of violating the terms and conditions of her probation. In the petitions,
An Izard County man was apparently worried about his ability to pass a field sobriety test, so he fled a checkpoint Friday night. Following a high speed pursuit, 63-year-old Charles W. Crider of Oxford was apprehended, and
Mountain Home and Harrison will send their high school and junior high teams to Siloam Springs on Thursday. The Bombers and Goblins will take part in the 5A-West Conference Meet. Action begins at 1. WebReadyTM Powered by
Basketball is included on the local Thursday schedule. On the high school level, Mountain Home Christian Academy entertains Norfork for two boys’ games. The Jasper Junior High Tournament will continue with its semifinals. The host Junior Lady
On Tuesday, Baxter Health announced the appointment of Natalie Amato as Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, she will oversee all aspects of human resources operations for the organization. Amato has been with Baxter Health
photo courtesy of KYTV In an effort to make up the education gap caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic Norfork Public Schools is utilizing new technology to get students more engaged in their education. The newly installed virtual
Thursday night at 6, the Arvest Concert Series presents 22-year-old Marybeth Byrd, a singer-songwriter from Amorel, AR, will be performing with her band at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. The event is free and no tickets
The City of Flippin Police Department will host its second Coffee with the Cops event on Saturday morning from 8:30 until 9:30 at Flippin City Hall in the Council Chambers. Community members, business owners and anyone interested
The Yellville-Summit High School volleyball team’s season came to an end Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A State Tournament at Quitman. The Lady Panthers fell in straight sets as Mansfield posted scores of 25-12, 25-12
Baxter County Circuit Clerk Canda Reese announced Wednesday afternoon jurors in groups A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 do not need to report for duty as their service has concluded. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Gassville City Water and Wastewater Committee will meet Thursday afternoon at 3:30. Items on the agenda include discussion of possible commercial water/sewer rates and South Johnson Street water lines for future street construction. In addition,
The Baxter County Conservation is taking orders now through October 27 for their annual fall harvest nuts and fudge fundraiser. Available for sale are Pecan halves and pieces, praline pecans, dark chocolate pecans, spicy pecans, chocolate pecan
Baxter County Jurors in groups B1 and B2 will need to report on Tuesday for jury duty.According to a release from Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors should plan to report at Thursday morning at
Three area high school volleyball teams continue state tournament play on Wednesday. Yellville-Summit will be back in Quitman for the quarterfinals of the Class 2A State Tournament. The Lady Panthers meet Mansfield at noon. Valley Springs will
Wednesday’s basketball schedule features a few area schools in the Jasper Junior High Tournament. On the girls’ side, Cotter and the host and top-seeded Junior Lady Pirates get started at 4:30, and Valley Springs meets Omaha at
Arkansas head basketball coach Eric Musselman speaks during SEC Media Days Oct. 18 in Birmingham, Ala. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Eric Musselman is treading on ground only Hall of Famers Eddie Sutton
Missouri head basketball coach Dennis Gates speaks during SEC Media Days Oct. 18 in Birmingham, Ala. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Dennis Gates has only spent one season at Missouri yet has a
Cotter finished with two wins as they hosted Lead Hill for three basketball games on Tuesday. In the senior girls’ game, the Lady Warriors won their season opener 54-22 over the Lady Tigers. Kylee Chastain led Cotter
A woman accused of bashing her husband in the mouth with a piece of wood, cutting a police officer with a small saw blade and repeatedly hitting another officer with her fists appeared in Baxter County Circuit
Two inmates at the Arkansas Department of Corrections North Central Unit at Calico Rock have picked up charges after throwing bodily fluids and waste on a guard. The two, 41-year-old Joseph Grabanski and 33-year-old Jerry Smith, have
[w:\pictures\LisaHouseJPAnnouncement.jpgLast Friday, Lisa House announced her candidacy for Baxter County Justice of the Peace for District 6. House spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis about why she decided to run and how her 14 years of experience on
Operation Christmas Child will begin collecting shoebox gifts during National Collection Week November 13 through 20. Participants in the Twin Lakes area will be able to submit their prepared boxes that give children around the world the
A record number of Mountain Home High School graduates are attending Arkansas State University Mountain Home this semester, something the new chancellor says is a tribute to the large number of things happening on the campus. Dr.
In a recent ceremony, Calico Rock High School (CRHS) inducted long-time educator, Mark Green, into the Hall of Honor on Oct. 13 during the annual Black and Orange Games.Over the years, Green taught junior high English, 11th
Six veterans from Arkansas, along with 75 others from Missouri, will take part in the Honor Flight of the Ozarks Wednesday, where they will visit national monuments in Washington D.C.. Arkansas veterans joining the Honor Flight are
Five area high school volleyball teams began postseason play on Tuesday. Two area schools sent their teams to Quitman for the opening round of the Class 2A State Tournament. Yellville-Summit was able to advance to the quarterfinals
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has received a five-year, $3.2 million federal grant to fund the creation of a new health care program. That will help students from 20 underserved counties in the Arkansas Delta
North Little Rock police officials have arrested 44-year-old Ryan Cohens of Little Rock, doing so on Monday in connection with the death of 42-year-old Cassandra Lusk. Police officers found Lusk dead inside of an apartment on Sept.
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect for lewd and lascivious conduct in a Mountain Home Dollar General Store on Oct. 18.According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, the
On Tuesday, Mollie Morgan, current Director of Development for Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, has announced her intent to run for the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education. Morgan spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis on why she
Agape Boarding School in Stockton, Mo., is pictured in December 2020. A mother is suing the shuttered Christian boarding school in Missouri, blaming her son’s death on the gang rape and other abuse he endured there. The
SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) – Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross was arrested Monday in suburban Kansas City and is accused of causing criminal damage of more than $25,000, according to a booking report from the sheriff’s office in
State tournaments get underway Tuesday for high school volleyball in Arkansas, and five area teams will take the court. The Class 2A State Tournament will be held at Quitman. Yellville-Summit meets Taylor on Court 1 at 2,
High school basketball is included on the local Tuesday schedule. Cotter hosts Lead Hill, Norfork entertains Jasper, Flippin travels to Alpena, Viola makes the trip to Marmaduke, Calico Rock heads to Maynard, Rural Special travels to Hattieville
The Mountain Home Christian Academy boys’ basketball team had a rough outing on their home floor on Monday. The Eagles suffered a 75-21 loss at the hands of Viola. Mammoth Spring swept a pair of high school
Photos courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office More details have been released about the suspects captured following a pursuit in Marion and Baxter counties Saturday night. Being held in the Marion County Detention Center is 31-year-old Leigh
According to electronic court records, a 19-year-old man is charged with attempting to force his way into two vehicles occupied by females in Baxter County, and with two counts of sexual indecency with a minor in Prairie
An Izard County man wanted in connection with a theft led deputies on a high speed chase, but then fled the vehicle due to a flat tire and proceeded to run headfirst into a tree, ending the
Last week, the Fulton County Quorum Court voted to remain the final county in the state to not have a plan if a disaster strikes. According to a report by KAIT, in a 5-4 vote, Court members
“A big shot in the arm” is the way Baxter Health CEO Ron Peterson describes the $4.56 million the local hospital is receiving from the state as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Arkansas
The Gassville City Council will meet Tuesday night at 6 at Gassville City Hall. The meeting was rescheduled from Oct. 16 due to lack of quorum. Items on the agenda include discussion of the 2022 water and
The Forsyth High School volleyball team’s quest for a state tournament berth came up short on Monday. Forsyth went to Mountain Grove for the championship match of the Class 3, District 11 Tournament and fell to the
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, and the top three in the two eight-man divisions as voted by a
A Calico Rock man was killed and two people were injured Monday morning when a police patrol vehicle hit a van, pushing it into the path of a semi. The Missouri State Highway Patrol identifies the
Baxter County Jurors in groups C1 and C2 do not need to report on Tuesday. According to a release from Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors should plan to report at Wednesday morning at 9.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s week 10 matchup at Florida on Saturday, Nov. 4, will kick at 11 a.m. CT inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and air on ESPN2. The Razorbacks and Gators will meet for the
A fire broke out last weekend at the plant of a local boat manufacturer. The fire reportedly caused damage to a number of items at Triton Boats in Midway, but there have not been any reports of
Photo courtesy of Pulaski County PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (October 22, 2023) – Pulaski County confirmed that former Judge F. G. “Buddy” Villines passed away Saturday night at the age of 76. Judge Villines served as Pulaski County
Eight Arkansas children were rescued from an abduction in California. This comes after officers performing a welfare check found a woman with six children parked in a truck with an Arkansas license plate. Trista Fullerton of Rogers
More people attended the Arkansas State Fair this year than any previous year in the event’s history. On Sunday, the final day of the fair, a total of over 554,000 attendees had been tallied. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
There is high school cross country on the local Monday schedule as a few area teams begin postseason action. Flippin, Bergman and Valley Springs will compete in the 3A-1 Conference Meet at Elkins, and Timbo will be
Basketball makes up much of the local Monday schedule. On the high school level, Mountain Home Christian Academy hosts Viola for two boys’ games, and Mammoth Spring travels to Fox to meet Rural Special. The Jasper Junior
The Twin Lakes Area will be represented by five volleyball teams during this week’s state tournaments. Two area teams will be in Quitman on Tuesday for the Class 2A State Tournament. Yellville-Summit will meet Taylor at 2,
A state tournament berth is on the line for the Forsyth High School volleyball team as they’ll be in Mountain Grove Monday evening. The championship match of the Class 3, District 11 Tournament will be a battle
A Gainesville woman involved in a two-vehicle accident Friday morning has succumbed to her injuries. Eighty-five-year-old Polly Ousley was pronounced dead at 11:45 Saturday night at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. According to the Missouri State
This year marks the 70th anniversary of KTLO-AM first hitting the airwaves. The organization that has since grown into four stations, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, will be celebrating this milestone by inviting the public to
Photos courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office A suspect in a recent shooting incident in Marion County has been apprehended along with a female following a high speed chase on Friday that ended in Baxter County. Thirty-one-year-old
A man reported to have threatened to kill his father entered a not guilty plea to charges against him and the father asked the court to lift a no contact order imposed at the time of the
A Boone County man has been arrested for inappropriately touching a nine-year-old girl. Sixty-one-year-old Richard Everman Jr. of rural Harrison was arrested following an investigation by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. According to the probable cause affidavit,
On Friday, Chuck Van Velkinburgh announced his candidacy for Justice of the Peace District 1 in Marion County. Velkinburgh states, “My wife, Diane and I have been involved in the area since 1979. In the Fall 2015
The Norfork Public School Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday evening at 5 in the Superintendent’s Office. Items on the agenda include updates for the gym’s AC; FACS renovation update; baseball concessions update; cleaning
The Flippin Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday evening at 5:30 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include Principals reports; resignations of four classified employees; approval to hire Austin Bullington
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles away from Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo.
Three people are behind bars after a series of vehicle break-ins at Arkansas State University. Region 8 News reports security video showed the trio entering 20 unlocked vehicles and attempting to enter 117 other vehicles. Police arrested
Dan Enos (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas coach Sam Pittman fired first-year offensive coordinator Dan Enos on Sunday, a day after the Razorbacks managed just one field goal in a 7-3
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Police in Arkansas took two people into custody in connection with a shooting early Sunday that left one person dead and three others wounded, police said. An officer called to a convenience
Jacob Pyeatt (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State University) Following career-best performance on Friday, Arkansas State cross country’s Jacob Pyeatt earned Sun Belt Conference Men’s Runner of the Week honors, the league office announced Wednesday. The Mountain Home
A Flippin woman suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Ozark County. Forty-year-old Jennifer Wilson was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Wilson was an occupant of
A former apartment complex manager in Flippin has been arrested for allegedly forging and then cashing money orders from tenants intended for rent payment. Thirty-two-year-old Jamie Annette Falconburg is facing eight charges following the investigation. According to
The West Plains Police Department has announced a male has been arrested in connection with a theft from a local business. According to the press release, on Tuesday morning, officers responded to a burglar alarm at a
A 22-year-old Baxter County man pled guilty to charges in three criminal cases during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. The charges in two of David Zack Peifer’s most recent cases were picked up while
On Tuesday, October 17th, the Cotter High School Marching Band performed at the Arkansas School Band And Orchestra Association Region VI Marching assessment in Rogers. According to a release from the Director of Bands at Cotter High
Baxter County Jurors in groups C1 and C2 will not need to report Monday, but instead should report Tuesday morning. According to a release from Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors should plan to report
The Norfork High School basketball teams split with South Side-Bee Branch to wrap up the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic on Saturday. The Lady Panthers breezed past the Lady Hornets 58-33. Norfork did not fare as well
Mississippi State quarterback Mike Wright (14) throws a pass as Arkansas defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat puts on the pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
Missouri running back Cody Schrader (center) runs between teammates Connor Tollison (left) and Xavier Delgado during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Grayson McCall threw for 244 yards and two second-quarter touchdown passes to lead Coastal Carolina to a 27-17 win over Arkansas State on Saturday night. Kade Hensley connected on a 38-yard field goal
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Aaron Allen threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third, all in the second quarter, to spark Alcorn State to a 31-7 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday. The win moved
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Jordan Pachot threw four touchdown passes including the game winner to Raylen Sharpe with 3:28 remaining in the third quarter and Missouri State held off Murray State for a 28-24 win on Saturday.
A Gainesville woman was seriously injured when her vehicle collided with a truck in the city Friday morning. Eighty-five-year-old Polly Ousley was transported by air ambulance to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. According to the Missouri
The Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic will conclude Saturday at Norfork with both of the host teams taking on South Side-Bee Branch. The girls’ game tips off at 11 followed by the boys’ contest. The Jasper Junior
The Bakersfield High School volleyball team will return to Winona as the Class 1, District 7 Tournament continues. The Lady Lions will face Eminence in the semifinals. The start time is scheduled for 3:30. WebReadyTM Powered
The Arkansas Razorback football team will be back in Fayetteville Saturday for homecoming. The Hogs will face Mississippi State in a battle between two teams looking for their first SEC win. Arkansas is currently 2-5 on the
Saturday for homecoming for Missouri. The 20th-ranked Tigers will welcome South Carolina to Columbia. Mizzou is 6-1 overall and 2-1 in the SEC. The Tigers are coming off at 17-point victory at Kentucky. South Carolina is 2-4
A man accused of stealing a vehicle at a West Plains gas station and leading authorities on a chase on both sides of the state line has been apprehended. Thirty-two-year-old Adam Bartlett Jr. is being held without
A civil suit has been filed against former Marion County Judge John Massey and the county based on allegations he inappropriately touched a female employee and retaliated against her when she reported the incidents. A criminal charge
On Saturday, the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce will host the Second Annual JamFest at Hickory Park. This year, JamFest will be partnering with the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society as they celebrate Baxter County Sesquicentennial.
Pictured above: The MHHS Bomber Band in performance at the Arkansas School Band & Orchestra Association Region Marching Contest in Rogers on Tuesday, October 17. The Mountain Home High School Band received straight superior first division ratings
Shooting their highest score of the season Mountain Home NJROTC defeated Hawthorne NJROTC 928.1 to 595.9 in the 2023 National Sporter Air Rifle League. Mountain Home NJROTC was led by Ethan Darracq who shot a 246.7. The
The Mountain Home High School football team had a dominant victory on the road to boost its playoff chances. The Bombers were able to invoke the mercy rule on their way to a 51-14 victory at Siloam
The Yellville-Summit High School football team’s final road trip of the season ended on a rough note Friday. The Panthers went to Atkins and suffered a 48-40 defeat. Yellville-Summit falls to 4-5 on the season and 0-5
Alma 49, Prairie Grove 12 Arkadelphia 42, Ashdown 0 Bauxite 43, Mayflower 28 Benton 50, Searcy 20 Bentonville 28, Rogers 21 Bentonville West 53, Heritage 0 Berryville 20, Huntsville 12 Bigelow 48, Johnson County Westside 12 Bismarck
Several area high school basketball teams played in the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic Friday at Norfork. On the boys’ side, Cotter had a rough outing in the last game of the night. The Warriors fell to
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court on Friday kept a Missouri law on hold that bars police from enforcing federal gun laws, rejecting an emergency appeal from the state. The 2019 law was ruled unconstitutional by a
Becky Hormuth poses for a photo with her son Sept. 20 in Wentzville, Mo. A judge agreed Friday to to step aside in a lawsuit seeking to overturn a new Missouri law banning gender-affirming care for minors,
On Friday, Lisa Petrino House announced she will be running for Quorum Court Justice of the Peace for District 6. House states, “I am a life long Republican, running for Quorum Court Justice of the Peace for
High school football makes up much of the local Friday schedule as Mountain Home goes back on the road. The Bombers will head to the northwest corner of the state for an outing with Siloam Springs. Mountain
Friday’s high school basketball schedule includes the continuation of the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic at Norfork. On the girls’ side, Viola and Buffalo Island Central tip off at 11, Bergman meets Riverside at 1:30, Mammoth Spring
The Mountain Home freshman football team got back in the win column on Thursday. The Junior Bombers were able to defeat West Memphis West 34-12. On the high school eight-man level, Izard County picked up another win
Rick Headley (Photo courtesy of Arkansas Department of Corrections) A Mountain Home man serving a life sentence in prison for killing his estranged wife at the Dollar General Store on Arkansas Highway 5 South in Mountain Home
A Mountain Home man pled guilty to sex related charges involving juveniles during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-four-year-old William Marshall Lowry was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Circuit Judge John Putman.
This summer, the Mountain Home NJROTC (MHNJROTC) unit announced they were adopted by the command of the USS Arkansas as partners of the submarine for the life of the ship. As honorary Silent Travelers, MHNJROTC will act
It’s not every day someone receives a key to the city, but one was handed out Thursday night at the Mountain Home City Council meeting. Vincent “Adam” Kahnke, the commander of the new USS Arkansas nuclear powered
During the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education meeting Thursday night, the Commanding Officer and crew members of the USS Arkansas were presented by the Board with a plaque honoring them as honorary Bombers. Thursday marked
Photo courtesy of the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce On Saturday, the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society will conclude their year long celebration of Baxter County’s Sesquicentennial. On March 24, 1873, Baxter County was formed from
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team was able to wrap up its season on a winning note. The Lady Bombers won their Senior Night match in straight sets on Thursday as they topped Alma 25-16, 25-17
Two local high school basketball teams played on the second day of the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic Thursday at Norfork. The host Lady Panthers routed Buffalo Island Central 63-36, and Flippin’s boys were edged out by
Friday morning at 8, the Cotter Bridge Market will host “Coffee with Mayor.” Residents will be able to have coffee and visit with Cotter Mayor Mac Caradine, hear about the latest happenings in Cotter as well as
Sammy Lemond was able to hit for the cycle on Tuesday to lead Arkansas State University-Mountain Home’s baseball team in a 16-inning fall scrimmage. The Trailblazers were able to get past Crowder College 19-18. Lemond hit a
Thursday’s football schedule includes two of Mountain Home’s junior high teams back at Bomber Stadium for an outing with West Memphis West. The eighth grade game kicks off at 5 followed by the freshman contest. The track’s
Thursday’s high school volleyball schedule includes the season finale for the Mountain Home High School team. It’s Senior Night as the Lady Bombers welcome Alma to the Hangar. The junior varsity match begins at 4:30 followed by
Thursday’s basketball schedule includes the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic continuing at Norfork. On the girls’ side, the host Lady Panthers meet Buffalo Island Central at 4:30, and Kingston faces Riverside at 7. In the boys’ games,
Two area high school volleyball teams got beat Wednesday in the semifinals of the 2A-North District Tournament at Quitman. Yellville-Summit ended up falling in straight sets. Top-seeded Conway Christian topped the Lady Panthers with scores of 25-11,
Norfork City Councilman Ian Vickery In Wednesday’s news, we heard from Norfork Mayor Lisa Harrison discussing the passage of a short-term rental ordinance in May that has divided the town. In Thursday’s report, we hear from one
Nearly a month after the Mountain Home School Board approved of changing companies to resurface the track around Bomber Stadium, the project is completed. Mountain Home Athletic Director Mitch Huskey says he met the company Wednesday morning,
A Mountain Home man pled guilty to two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and was sentenced to six years in prison with a transfer to a Community Corrections Center during a session of Baxter
A Marion County man was arrested following a pursuit in which speeds reached 110 miles per hour. The incident last Wednesday resulted in three felony and three misdemeanor charges against 48-year-old Jeffery Lashley of Yellville. According to
On Wednesday, representatives from Baxter, Marion, Fulton and Boone counties gathered at ASU-Mountain Home for a live table top drill for the upcoming solar eclipse. During the event, groups brainstormed and identified areas of concern with the
Mountain Home’s Russell Tucker recently received Black Hill Energy’s highest honor. According to a release from Black Hills Energy, Tucker, a business development account manager, supports commercial, residential, industrial and agricultural customers in north and northeast Arkansas.
On Thursday, the Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session at 6 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Prior to the agenda, Mayor Hillrey Adams and NJROTC Commander Allan Hale will award a
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6 in the Administration Building Board Room. Board action items include a request to approve student transfers; a request to purchase
The Marion County Budget Committee will meet Thursday evening at 5:30. Clerk’s Office budget items include: Quorum Court; Elections; Juror’s & Witnesses; Recorder’s Fund; and Child Support Fees; Treasurer’s Office budget items include: Treasurer’s Automation Fund; and
Marion County Collector, Carla Purdome, has reported the collector’s office cannot accept credit card payments. According to a release from the collector’s office, credit card payments cannot be accepted in person, over the phone, or online until
Mountain Home Public Schools will release early on Thursday. According to the press release, the schools will release at 1 Thursday afternoon due to parent-teacher conferences. There will be no school on Friday. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photos: provided by the Gassville Fire Department No injuries were reported when an explosion leveled a house in Gassville Wednesday morning. No one was at the home owned by Colton and Abby Kincade on South Johnson Street
Baxter Health is inviting the public to a retirement celebration for Dr. John Spore, MD. The retirement celebration will take place Wednesday from 4 to 6 in the Baxter Health Education Building. Parking for the celebration is
Little Rock, Arkansas — Arkansas State Police (ASP) and Arkansas Tobacco Control agents seized a record-breaking amount of illegal cigarettes on Thursday. The seizure included 32,671 packs of untaxed cigarettes valued at more than $311,000. An ASP
The Cotter Planning and Zoning Board will have a meeting Wednesday evening at 5 at Cotter City Hall for public comments on a Special Use Permit request to build Greenhouse/Root Cellar for personal use at 614 Harding
Photo courtesy of Marcus Jones for U.S. Congress LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A retired Army colonel has announced he’s running as a Democrat for a Republican-held U.S. House seat that includes Little Rock and central Arkansas.
Image courtesy of Syngenta US LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas on Tuesday ordered the subsidiary of a Chinese-owned company to divest itself of 160 acres of agricultural land, the first such action under a wave of
High school volleyball schedule makes up the local Wednesday schedule as a few area teams will continue district tournament play. Two area teams will return to Quitman for the semifinals of the 2A-North District Tournament. Yellville-Summit faces
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team came up just short in its last road trip of the regular season. The varsity match needed all five sets on Tuesday, but Greenbrier got past the Lady Bombers with
Several high school basketball teams began their season Tuesday, and Norfork began by hosting the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic. The host Lady Panthers were able to invoke the mercy rule as they routed Kingston 72-42. Liza
A former employee of the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office charged with fraudulently drawing more than $30,000 in unemployment benefits while working appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Fifty-four-year-old Michelle Hood of Mountain Home entered a guilty
Trevon Brazile (left) and Davonte Davis (Photos courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas men’s basketball program was predicted to finish third in the Southeastern Conference while Trevon Brazile (first team) and Davonte Davis (second
In August, the Norfork City Council adopted a new short term rental policy, but it’s a subject that has divided the town. In the first of two reports, we hear today from mayor Lisa Harrison. Mayor Harrison
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas women’s basketball team was projected by the media to finish within the top half of the Southeastern Conference, as announced by the league Monday. Picked to finish
As the state of Arkansas is known for its natural disasters, one area official is looking to make sure his county is ready in case another one occurs. Fulton County Judge Kenneth Crow and others have been
This week, the North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education (NAPHE) in partnership with the Prevention Awareness Youth Support (PAYS) Coalition will be hosting an exhibit for parents during the open house events for Mountain Home and Yellville-Summit
The Baxter County Conservation District is taking orders now through October 27 for their annual fall harvest nuts and fudge fundraiser. Available for sale are Pecan halves and pieces, praline pecans, dark chocolate pecans, spicy pecans, chocolate
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a shooting Sunday night. According to Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander, the dispatch center received a call at approximately 6:49 Sunday
Mountain Home’s boys’ doubles team was eliminated from the Overall State Tennis Tournament Tuesday at Burns Park in North Little Rock. Pierce Blackmon and Finley Chafin fell in straight sets as Boyce Read and Santiage Aguirre of
About 1,500 people gathered in Little Rock on Monday for the first day of the Arkansas’ inaugural summit on human trafficking. The event is hosted at the Statehouse Convention Center by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office.
A double fatality is being investigated in Pulaski County. A 47-year-old man and his 21-year-old son were identified Monday as the victims of a fatal shooting in south Little Rock. Marvin Jenkins Sr. and Marvin Jenkins Jr.
A Paragould man has been sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in a deadly 2022 crash. On Monday, Jay Simpson pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and driving under the influence. This comes after Simpson
The Mountain Home seventh grade football team had a rough outing on Monday. The Seventh Grade Bombers suffered a 42-14 loss to Batesville, and they later played one extra period and fell 6-0. WebReadyTM Powered by
Tuesday’s high school volleyball schedule includes Mountain Home’s last road trip of the regular season. The Lady Bombers are set for an outing with Greenbrier. The junior varsity match begins at 4:30 followed by the varsity match.
The high school basketball season begins Tuesday for several area teams, and Norfork will start by hosting the opening night of the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic. The boys’ game between Calico Rock and Mammoth Spring tips
The Mountain Home junior varsity football team wrapped up its season with its only loss of the year. The J.V. Bombers fell to Jonesboro 16-14 on Monday. Brantlee Phillips threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Kaeden Dotson
Three area high school volleyball teams played their openers in the 2A-North District Tournament Monday at Quitman. Cotter watched its season come to an end. The Lady Warriors were bounced in straight sets as Marshall posted scores
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy (right) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Monday in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
Cotter started the basketball season by picking up three junior high victories at Norfork. The Junior Warriors defeated the Junior Panthers 56-6 in the varsity boys’ game. Isaiah Jackson led Cotter with 27 points. Cotter also beat
The Mountain Home High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (NJROTC) Unit was recently adopted as official partners of the USS Arkansas, a newly commissioned nuclear attack submarine for United States Navy. The commanding officer of
This Thursday land owners and the public wishing to learn more about conservation are invited to attend the 2023 Annual Field Day hosted by the Baxter County Conservation District in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Improvements to the city of Gainesville’s water and sewer systems are in the plans thanks to large grants the city recently received. The city will get just over $4.2 million for drinking water improvements and $1.4 million
This Friday, Baxter County will be participating in the statewide Keep Arkansas Beautiful Annual Fall Clean up. Keep Arkansas Beautiful is a way for Arkansans volunteer to get involved with statewide beautification efforts and improve their communities
The Flippin City Council will meet Tuesday night at 6 in the Flippin District Court Room. Items on the agenda include discussion of collection system; the purchase of a jetter machine; and discussion of the water and
The Norfork City Council will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include a resolution for the millage rate; a resolution for the 2024 budget; and consideration for
The Gassville City Council will holds its monthly meeting Tuesday night at 6 at Gassville City Hall. Items on the agenda include discussion of the 2022 water and wastewater audit draft; a third reading to consider an
The Arkansas Attorney General’s Office is donating $500,000 over two years to support the National Cold War Center. The funding will continue the development of the museum. The National Cold War Center is located on the campus
A 26 year old woman who is a Pulaski County Sheriff’s deputy has been identified as a victim of a homicide that occurred at a North Little Rock apartment complex that has seen several killings over recent
Crews are investigating after a body was found in a train car carrying corn that was being delivered to the Tyson plant in Hempstead County near Fulton. The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office said that around 4:20 Monday
West Memphis police are investigating after a body was discovered Monday morning in a divergent ditch. Officers were called to the Tenmile Bayou just after 8:30 a.m. regarding a body in the water. The man found has
FAYETTEVILLE – For the third consecutive season, the Arkansas men’s basketball program will open the season as a top 20 team. The Razorbacks were picked 14th in the 2023-24 Associated Press preseason poll. Arkansas was picked 16th
Mountain Home’s team in the boys’ doubles bracket of the Overall State Tennis Tournament won its opener Monday in North Little Rock. Pierce Blackmon and Finley Chafin was able to beat Oliver Wise and Brian Wooming of
The James and Sally Moore Recreational Trail on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home will be presented with a new addition on Tuesday. The university and the city are inviting the public to the Art Walk
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, and the top three in the two eight-man divisions as voted by a
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of child. According to the Izard County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday at approximately 2:55, dispatchers received a report of a 1-year-old child being struck by a vehicle in
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced Friday a working group established under an Executive Order from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has submitted recommendations
Nick Coleman, Lance Coffman, Matt Willmot, Logan Greer, Ben Knight and Seth Sullivant kept their first round lead and won the Big Creek Golf and Country Club Fall Classic on Sunday. The team won the Championship Flight
Mountain Home will be represented in the boys’ doubles bracket of the Overall State Tennis Tournament Monday morning. Pierce Blackmon and Finley Chafin will be at Burns Park in North Little Rock for their first match with
Monday’s football schedule includes Mountain Home having action at Batesville. The evening kicks off at 5 with a full seventh grade game, another seventh grade game of two periods will follow, and the night will wrap up
Monday’s volleyball schedule includes the start of postseason play for a few area teams. The 2A-North District Tournament gets underway at Quitman. Cotter faces Marshall at 5, and Yellville-Summit will play at 6:30 against the winner of
A few area cross country teams will compete in the Huntsville Eagles Invitational on Monday. The competition includes the high school teams from Mountain Home Christian Academy, Flippin and Harrison and the junior high teams from Valley
The junior high basketball season gets underway for some area schools on Monday. Cotter heads to Norfork, Calico Rock travels to Mammoth Spring, Bergman makes the trip to Jasper, and Valley Springs entertains South Side-Bee Branch. WebReadyTM
Theodore Morgavan III (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Midway man’s affection for a stuffed animal has led to his arrest. A Baxter County Sheriff’s deputy arrested 55-year-old Theodore Morgavan III after catching the man
MHHS Drum Majors Emerson Walls and Emma Sanborn pose before the band’s performance at the Branson Invitational Marching Contest on Saturday. The theme of this year’s show is Survivor. The Mountain Home High School Bomber Band was
Even though we’re less than a month into fall, many may be curious what the winter season will be like this year. The Farmers’ Almanac has been providing long-range weather predictions for the United States and Canada
Images courtesy of Federal Office of Rural Health Policy A new study by the Rural Health Information Hub, which is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, shows most of the Twin Lakes Area is
The Navy Junior ROTC program at Mountain Home High School Career Academies will be among over 3,500 high school programs sending its drill team to compete on the national level. Mountain Home has been invited to take
Throughout the month of October, the Twin Lakes Playhouse is presenting the murdery mystery “Bloody Murder.” A whimsical take on the classic murder mystery trope this production will leave audiences guessing until the very end.Director Mike Horberg
Michael Lane (Photo courtesy of Pea Ridge Police Department) A Pea Ridge man is accused of holding a female against her will for an extended time. Twenty-five-year-old Michael Lane is being held in the Benton County Jail
Bruce Moore (Photo courtesy of City of Little Rock) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The longest-serving manager for Arkansas’ capital city has died, the city confirmed Saturday. Little Rock City manager Bruce Moore “passed away peacefully overnight
Nick Coleman, Lance Coffman, Matt Willmot, Logan Greer, Ben Knight and Seth Sullivant are the first round leaders in the Big Creek Golf and Country Club Fall Classic. The team is leading the Championship Flight of the
The season came to an end for the Mountain Home junior high volleyball team on Saturday as they fell in the semifinals of the Northeast Arkansas District Tournament at Annie Camp Junior High School in Jonesboro. The
Image courtesy of Food Network As we are nearly a month into the fall season, this is the time many will be paying attention to persimmon trees. Persimmon season normally runs from October to January, and many
On November 3, The International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists along with many Arkansas dentists will host the second annual Arkansas Operation Stand Down which provides dental treatment to Veterans at various dental clinic locations
AAA reports domestic pump prices maintained their daily decline despite the uncertainty rippling through the oil market in the days since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. Oil prices have risen a few dollars per barrel this week, but
The Mountain Home Symphony will be hosting their annual winter holiday concert Nov. 19 at Vada Sheid Community Development Center on the campus of Arkansas State University Mountain Home. Featuring over 40 musicians, the symphony is led
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Monday there will be a full road closure for Arkansas Highway 177 across Norfork Dam beginning Monday at 6:30 until Saturday at 5 to remove equipment used to perform routine
Alabama defensive lineman Jah-Marien Lathan (93) sacks Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Alabama had
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz celebrates the team’s win over Kentucky in an NCAA college football game Saturday in Lexington, Ky. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – With nothing working initially against No. 24 Kentucky,
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Will McElvain threw for two scores, the last one on the game-winning drive, and Central Arkansas beat Stephen F. Austin 24-21 on Saturday. Down 21-17, McElvain led the Bears (5-2, 3-0 United Athletic
Itta Bena, Miss. (AP) – Ty’Jarian Williams threw for 265 yards and three touchdowns and Mississippi Valley State never trailed in its 42-17 win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff on Saturday. Williams threw a 35-yard score to Kerrick Ross
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) – Jordan Pachot threw three touchdown passes, Jacardia Wright rushed for two scores, and Missouri State rolled past winless Western Illinois 48-7 on Saturday. Pachot was 17 of 24 and 217 yards for the
Tishaura Jones addresses her supporters during her mayoral victory party April 6, 2021, at the Omega Center in St. Louis. The Missouri state auditor has launched an investigation Thursday of the city jail in St. Louis, citing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Regulators on Thursday gave the go-ahead for a multistate wind-energy power line to provide the equivalent of four nuclear power plants’ worth of energy to Missouri consumers. At issue is the Grain Belt
Saturday’s volleyball schedule includes the Mountain Home junior high team wrapping up its season. The Junior Lady Bombers will be at Annie Camp Junior High School in Jonesboro for the Northeast Arkansas District Tournament. Mountain Home has
Saturday’s cross country schedule includes the Mountain Home program holding its fundraiser in the morning. The Run with the Bulls will be held at the high school campus. Action gets underway at 8. Elsewhere, Melbourne will host
Arkadelphia 55, Waldron 12 Atkins 34, Quitman 33 Bald Knob 28, Riverview 0 Barton 42, Drew Central 0 Batesville 11, Wynne 10 Bearden 49, Baptist Prep 14 Benton 70, Jacksonville 0 Bentonville West 44, Har-Ber 14 Bigelow
The Arkansas Razorback football team will have another road trip on Saturday. The Hogs will be in Tuscaloosa to meet 11th-ranked Alabama. Arkansas is currently 2-4 on the season and 0-3 in the SEC. The Razorbacks are
Missouri returns to the road as they look to bounce back from their first loss of the season. The Tigers will be in Lexington to face No. 24 Kentucky. Mizzou is 5-1 on the year and 1-1
A rural Yellville woman was injured Monday afternoon in an accident involving three vehicles in Cotter. Sixty-one-year-old Sandra Long was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health with what was termed a “suspected minor injury.” According to the
A Horseshoe Bend woman has been sentenced to prison for a crash last year that claimed the life of a man from Salem. Six charges were filed against 55-year-old Kamala Dawn Crone. She received a 15-year sentence
Cameron Davis A six-year member of the Baxter County Quorum Court will be seeking another term. District 9 Justice of the Peace Cameron Davis has announced his intention to seek reelection. Davis says since he first started
Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience is coming to The Sheid on the campus of Arkansas State Mountain Home (ASUMH) November 1 at 7. Produced in collaboration with the Estate of Johnny Cash using state of
Five streets in the City of Gassville will soon see new asphalt. According to Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim, the city street of Harrington, Kelly Lane, Crownover, Kirkland and Crest Way will soon receive asphalt overlay. Braim states
The Yellville-Summit High School football team had a rough night in its Turkey Trot game on Friday. The Panthers suffered a 52-8 loss at the hands of Salem, the second-ranked team in Class 3A by the Arkansas
Mountain Home had a rough outing Thursday as they were swept in a pair of junior high football games by Marion. The Junior Bombers lost the freshman game to the Junior Patriots 22-14. Marion also won the
St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak watches spring training baseball practice Feb. 15 in Jupiter, Fla. Authorities are seeking at least five people in an armed robbery of the Cardinals complex in the Dominican
Image courtesy of University of Arkansas BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced on Thursday its 2023 SEC Football Legends class presented by T-Mobile, including former Arkansas Razorback All-American Dick Bumpas. The group of former football standouts
A pair of boil water orders issued earlier this week are still in effect in Baxter County. The entire Norfork Lake Estates Mohr-Add water system is under a boil order. The order was issued by the Arkansas
Bobby Henry (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State Police) A Silver Alert has been issued for a Flippin man reported missing in northwest Arkansas. Bobby Edward Henry reportedly went missing around 1 Tuesday morning from a residence at
Tens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments. The 3.2% raise is intended to help meet higher prices for
Mountain Home was on the road against Greenwood in 5 sets of high school volleyball thursday evening. Ultimately it was the Bulldogs who took the victory in the final match defeating the Lady Bombers. Final scores where
High school football makes up much of the local Friday schedule and includes another home outing for Yellville-Summit. The Panthers will go up against Salem for Turkey Trot weekend. Yellville-Summit is currently 4-3 on the season and
A few area schools will give their fans a chance to preview the upcoming basketball season on Friday. Cotter will hold its Blue-White games with a pie auction, Bobcat Madness will be held at Flippin, Calico Rock
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Patrick Mahomes knows the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense is still trying to put everything together. It was evident in the way they struggled against Denver on third down Thursday night. The
Justin Bridgman (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man was arrested last month on accusations of making threats toward a neighbor. Thirty-three-year-old Justin Bridgman was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center on Sept. 28
A pair of awards won recently by Baxter Health are based on employee satisfaction, something the hospital is banking on in helping retain current personnel and attract new workers. The hospital won the Modern Healthcare Best Places
A report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager, Jeannie Anderson, states eight building permits were issued in September.A new commercial remodel permit was issued to Wagner Construction on behalf of Access Medical Clinic located
It’s been nearly a month since the American Red Cross announced a national blood shortage. The organization says since then, thousands of donors throughout the United States have rolled up a sleeve to rebuild its blood and
Thursday evening, Dr. Mike and Katie King Risk were honored with the Heart of the Library Awards at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County in a reception which unveiled the updated donor wall. Both Mike
The City of Mountain Home Parks and Recreation will host a Trunk or Treat in Cooper Park this Saturday from 6 until 9. This year’s event will see the return to a walk-thru for participants. Due to
On Saturday, there will be a county-wide residential clean-up in Boone County from 8 until 3 at Methvin Sanitation on Industrial Park Road in Harrison. Items accepted will be electronics including modems, laptops, microwaves, cell phones and
On Thursday, the Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) released a statement to alert the public about a concerning trend in the area. MHPD Chief Eddie Griffin states they have been made aware of a series of deceptive
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the procedural vote that allowed Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education overhaul to take effect immediately, rejecting a judge’s ruling that threw into question the way state laws have been fast-tracked
On Tuesday, the Arkansas State Police arrested former Augusta High School Principal and softball coach 33-year-old Jacob Shafer Palestine on felony charges of second-degree sexual assault and sexual indecency with a child. The arrest is the result
ST. CLAIR, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri high school teacher who was suspended after officials discovered that she had performed on a subscription-based website known for sexually explicit content has resigned, a school district official said. St.
Volleyball makes up much of the local Thursday schedule, and the Mountain Home High School team will be back on the road for an outing with Greenwood. The junior varsity match begins at 4:30 followed by the
Thursday’s football schedule includes two of Mountain Home’s junior high teams going toward the Mississippi River for an outing with Marion. The eighth grade game kicks off at 5 followed by the freshman contest. Elsewhere, Yellville-Summit travels
Thursday’s basketball schedule includes a season opener for some area schools and preseason outings for others. On the regular season schedule, Rural Special entertains Jasper. Among preseason events, Viola will hold its Black-Orange games, Lead Hill will
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Menstrual hygiene products and diapers are a step closer to being exempt from sales taxes in Arkansas after the state attorney general’s office approved a second attempt
Zachariah Zelk (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A rural Mountain Home man with a lengthy criminal history, has been arrested again, this time for stealing his father’s truck and then being found unconscious in the
The $19,029.25 lectern purchased by the Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders administration in June sits in a corner in the Governor’s Conference Room at the state Capitol Sept. 26 in Little Rock. After Arkansas Republicans reimbursed the state
On Wednesday, Leslie Kerwood, a Republican in Marion County, announced her candidacy for Justice of the Peace, District 8 on the Marion County Quorum Court. Kerwood is a Marion County native and graduate of the Yellville-Summit Class
The 77th Annual Turkey Trot Festival returns Friday and Saturday to Yellville. This years theme, “Ring of Fire,” was inspired by the annular solar eclipse occuring Saturday afternoon. Presented by the Mid Marion County Rotary Club, the
The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation, which stands for “catch a special thrill,” is a public charity formed in 1991 and joins volunteers who love to fish with children ages six to 18 who have special needs for
This Friday and Saturday, the Mountain High School Bomber Theatre group will present “Clue”, an adaptation from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin. Additional material was provided by Hunter Foster and Eric Price.
A new list compiled by Arkansas Business lists 15 area banks in the top 60 in the state and 7 in the top 10 according total deposits. The annual list was published this month and comes from
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) – The former chairman of the Arkansas State Medical Board has been arrested on two felony charges of Medicaid fraud, authorities said. Police in Rogers arrested Brian Thomas Hyatt, 49, a Rogers psychiatrist, on
A special event is scheduled for the Mountain Home High School boys’ basketball team’s season opener. The Bombers are set to begin their campaign Nov. 10 when they meet Paragould at the FedEx Forum in Memphis. For
A sporting event is coming up next month to raise funds for the Peitz Cancer Support House. The second-annual Kick Cancer in the Bass Benefit Fishing Tournament Tournament is scheduled for Nov. 4 at Bull Shoals Lake
Mountain Home was victorious Tuesday evening as it swept Russellville in all its matches at the Hanger. The junior varsity team won their matches with scores of 25-18 and 25-21. Peeka Traver had 12 digs and Cara
Joshua Owen (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man was arrested twice in less than 11 hours over the weekend by Mountain Home Police. Thirty-eight-year-old Joshua Ryan Owen is facing multiple charges from
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) has successfully completed eligibility redeterminations on Medicaid beneficiaries whose coverage was extended due to special rules that had been in effect during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). Because of
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Monday there will be a full road closure for Arkansas Highway 177 across Norfork Dam beginning Oct. 16 at 6:30 until COt. 21 at 5 to remove equipment used to
A local law-enforcement agency was honored during the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) last Wednesday through Friday. The Izard County Sheriff’s Office was awarded a certificate for “Outstanding ACIC Systems Audit.” ACIC provides information technology services to
Marion County officials would like to remind residents property taxes are due Monday and can be paid online at arkansastaxsearch.com/marion.html. Residents may pay their taxes in person Monday through Thursday from 8 until 4:30. The office will
Mountain Home City Limits annual fall clean up will be held the week of Oct. 16 through 20. The fall clean-up, put on by Methvin Sanitation and Waste Connections, is for large items only, and only those
Several area athletes competed in the state tennis tournaments Monday and Tuesday, and one Mountain Home duo fell one win short of coming away with a title. The Class 5A State Tournament was held at the Rebsamen
The Monday morning accident that backed up traffic at Midway resulted in injuries to the driver of a passenger vehicle. The unidentified driver was transported to an undisclosed hospital. According to an Arkansas State Police spokesperson, a
Now through Sunday, Tractor Supply Company in Mountain Home host the Fall Paper Clover Campaign to benefit the local 4-H. According to Baxter County Extension Agent Amanda Rychtarik, 90% of all donations will support local groups and
Authorities are searching for a teen reported missing in Washington County. Sixteen-year-old Payton Seamster was last seen in an area south of Prairie Grove. According to the Arkansas State Police, Seamster’s last known whereabouts were at 16339
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has authorized a crew of 10 wildland firefighters from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division to assist the State of Mississippi with their ongoing wildfire suppression efforts. Since
On Tuesday, Marion County Justice of the Peace for District 1, Michael Scrima, announced he would not seek reelection. Scrima has served for 10 years. Scrima states if he were to win reelection, he would turn 85
Boil water orders have been issued for three water associations in the Twin Lakes Area. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, a boil order has been issued for the entire system of Norfork Lake Estates in
High school volleyball makes up much of the local Tuesday schedule as Mountain Home returns to the Hangar. It’s Teacher Appreciation Night as the Lady Bombers welcome Russellville to the Twin Lakes Area. The junior varsity match
A few area high school cross country teams will be in action on Tuesday. Calico Rock and Melbourne will be at Jacksonport State Park for the Tuckerman Bulldogs River Run, and Mountain View and Rural Special will
There will be a pair of preseason benefit basketball outings scheduled for Tuesday. Mammoth Spring will be at home against Marmaduke, and Bergman hosts Omaha for junior high action. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home junior varsity football team was able to remain unbeaten on the season. The J.V. Bombers went to F.S. Garrison Stadium on Monday and defeated Harrison 14-8. Brantlee Phillips threw one touchdown pass to Kaeden
Mountain Home was able to win two of three junior high volleyball matches against Douglas MacArthur Monday in Jonesboro. The Junior Lady Bombers needed all three sets, but they were able to take the varsity match with
The Big Creek Golf and Country Club Fall Classic is coming up this weekend. The six-person scramble and Calcutta will have tee times at noon Saturday and 10 Sunday morning. The entry fee is $220 per golfer
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s week eight Homecoming matchup vs. Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 21, will kick at 11 a.m. CT inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and broadcast on ESPN. The Razorbacks lead the all-time
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday in Minneapolis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)
A Florida man was killed Sunday in a motorcycle crash in Newton County. Eighty-two-year-old John Eason of Navarre was pronounced dead at the scene in Mount Judea. According to the Arkansas State Police, Eason was traveling on
A familiar name will be on the ballot next March for the Baxter County Quorum Court. Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin has announced his candidacy for JP for District 8. The seat is currently held by
A motion for sanctions has been filed by defendants in the federal court lawsuit brought by a former jailer at the Baxter County Detention Center. Tabatha L. King alleges she was sexually assaulted by a fellow employee
Baxter County residents have six days left to pay their 2022 personal property and real estate taxes. Payments are due by October 16, and can be paid in person, by mail, or the Collector’s drop box 8
The second annual Community Resource Fair will be held at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center on the campus of Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH) Thursday from 11:30 until 6:30. The goal of the fair is
This year’s National Fire Prevention Week campaign “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention,” works to education everyone about simple but important actions to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking. Mountain
On Monday, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders ordered flags in Arkansas to half-staff from sunrise Oct. 10 to sunset on Oct. 13 to mourn the lives lost in Israel along with showing solidarity with the Israeli
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, and the top three in the two eight-man divisions as voted by a
On Monday, Beau McCastlain, a Career and Technical Education teacher at De Queen High School, was named the 2024 Arkansas Teacher of the Year today during a surprise visit from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Department
The Marion County Election Commission will hold a meeting Monday evening at 5:30 in the Election Commission Office at the Marion County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include the 2024 election commission budget, Justice of the Peace
The Gassville Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Monday evening at 6 in the Gassville Community Center. Items on the agenda include consideration of plat of Wyndom Estates from Bob Crider and a discussion of a draft
Several area high school tennis athletes will begin state tournament play on Monday. The Rebsamen Tennis Center in Little Rock will be the site of the Class 5A State Tournament hosted by Pulaski Academy. Mountain Home will
Monday’s football schedule includes Mountain Home’s junior varsity team going on the road for an outing with Harrison. Kickoff at F.S. Garrison Stadium is scheduled for 6. Elsewhere, Harrison’s freshman team travels to Alma. WebReadyTM Powered by
Volleyball is scheduled for Monday as Mountain Home has three junior high matches with Douglas MacArthur at Jonesboro. The seventh grade blue team takes the court at 4:30, and the junior varsity and varsity matches will follow.
Bergman and Harrison will send its cross country teams to compete in the Prairie Grove Tiger Invitational on Monday. Action is set to begin at 4. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
