The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Bob Davis Veterans Center in Mountain Home to help cover grocery and utility expenses. The nonprofit provides food, shelter, clothing, counseling, job training, and placement assistance to
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing one lane of Highway 177 across Norfork Dam from 7:30 until 11 on Thursday for a routine inspection. Flaggers will be present to assist with the flow of
The Marion County Regional Airport Board has announced they will meet Thursday at 6 at the Marion County Airport. The original meeting was scheduled for Aug. 18. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Marion County Planning Board will meet on Thursday at 6 pm in the Marion County Annex Courtroom in downtown Yellville. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Cotter Lady Warriors swept Mountain Home Christian Academy in straight sets Tuesday night, winning 25-11, 25-13, 25-19 in senior high play.Myah McNutt led Cotter with 15 kills and seven aces, while Reagan Cowart tallied 20 assists.
Arkansas’ prison administration will enter into a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at the Ouachita River Unit, Department of Corrections officials told the state Board of Corrections
Arkansas public libraries will receive their usual state funding for the first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, officials said Tuesday as the newly appointed State Library Board held its first meeting. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed
A decertification hearing for former Madison County sheriff’s deputy Blake Hassell, accused of failing to respond to an Aug. 5, 2024, 911 call, has been postponed due to administrative delays, according to the Arkansas Department of Public
The Mountain Home Junior Varsity Bombers edged Southside 7-6 on Monday night to open their season with a win. The go-ahead score came with 3:17 left in the fourth quarter when Maddox Haynes connected with Seth Lara
It was a fun afternoon at Legacy Racquet Club for the Bombers and Lady Bombers on Tuesday. Mountain Home had a successful day in both boys and girls. The Bombers won 5 of their 6 matches against
The Mountain Home Lady Bomber volleyball club was back home in the friendly confines of The Hangar on Tuesday night. Mountain Home welcomed the Greene County Tech Eagles to continue 5a-east play. The night began in the
Area volleyball was in full swing Tuesday night. Izard County outlasted Omaha 3-2 on Monday, winning by scores of 25-13, 11-25, 22-25, 25-22 and 15-11. The Lady Cougars’ junior high team also claimed a 2-0 victory with
After years in the making, Arkansas and Arkansas State are set to meet on the football field for the first time Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. Preparations for the in-state rivalry began Monday with the painting of
Iván Herrera hit a go-ahead two-run home run, and Miles Mikolas pitched six solid innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Athletics 2-1 on Tuesday night. Mikolas (7-10) gave up a run on five hits
Patrick Mahomes has once again cemented his place among the NFL’s elite, landing at No. 5 in this year’s “NFL Top 100” rankings, as voted by the players themselves. Only Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, Ravens quarterback
DaRon Bland, the Dallas Cowboys cornerback who set an NFL record with five interception returns for touchdowns in 2023, signed a four-year, $92 million contract extension on Sunday, just days before the team’s season opener against NFC
The former President of the Oakland Area Improvement Association (OAIA) has been arrested for stealing over $10,000 from the association and frequenting a game room at a local establishment. Forty-six-year-old Misty Francis Treat of Oakland was arrested
A woman charged with stealing a golf cart and taking it on a lengthy “joy ride” along major highways in the area appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court August 25. Thirty-seven-year-old Clarissa Edmondson pled
The Baxter County Quorum Court met Tuesday for a 36-minute session that included a presentation on local aviation and the approval of several ordinances and resolutions. Taylor Carmichael and Gerald Gage, representing the local aviation community and
MSS founder Elesha Granniss drops off delivery to MHHS Girls in three area schools are starting the new year knowing personal care products will be available when they need them. The Mountain Home chapter of Military Service
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing one lane of the Highway 177 bridge across Norfork Dam from 7:30 until 11 on Thursday for a routine inspection. Flaggers will be present to assist with the
State Sen. Gary Stubblefield, a longtime Republican lawmaker who represented western Arkansas in the Legislature, has died, according to the state Senate’s information office. He was 74. Senate spokesperson John Reed confirmed Stubblefield’s death but did not
The City of Mountain Home Parks Committee meeting set for Tuesday has been canceled due to a lack of items on the agenda. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Implementation of Arkansas’ new law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public schools is unfolding unevenly as several districts await the outcome of a federal lawsuit challenging the measure. Act 573 of 2025 requires that framed copies of
The Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll is compiled weekly during the season with votes from sports media members across the state. Voters rank teams based on performance, strength of schedule and overall results. The list
The Mountain Home Lady Bomber volleyball team will be back in action in The Hangar on Tuesday. It will be a 5 match night for the Lady Bombers as they will welcome Greene County Tech. The 7th
Several area high school volleyball teams are back in action Tuesday with a full slate of nonconference and conference games. Yellville-Summit, still looking for its first win of the season at 0-3, will travel to Valley Springs,
The Mountain Home Bomber tennis teams will play in the friendly confines of Legacy Racquet Club on Tuesday. The Bombers will welcome the Marion Patriots to Legacy Racquet Club for 5A-east conference play. Action begins at 3:30
The 2025-26 season got off to a solid start for Arkansas as the Razorbacks tied for third at the always-tough Carmel Cup, played at Spyglass Hill Golf Course.Arkansas, ranked 34th in the preseason coaches poll, fired rounds
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green has been named the East-West Shrine Bowl Monday Morning Quarterback, the organization announced Monday morning. The East-West Shrine Bowl Monday Morning Quarterback Award is given to an all-star game eligible player that displayed
JJ Bleday homered twice and Zack Gelof had a home run among his three hits as the Athletics snapped a three-game skid with an 11-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.Luis Morales (3-0) allowed two
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) has reversed its initial position to release information related to an investigation into how 29 complaints could have been made regarding the alleged maltreatment of a then 15-year-old male without
A Mountain Home man was arrested last Tuesday evening following a motorcycle pursuit with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. According to a report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was patrolling near County Road 27
A woman who attacked a healthcare worker at Baxter Health last year has been found not fit to proceed after a psychological examination according to an announcement made during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court August
MHPD leads the series 2-1; Saturday to see friendly rivalry return. The fourth annual Charity Ragball game between the Mountain Home Police Department and the Mountain Home Fire Department is scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. at
Acclaimed author Anne Keene will be the featured speaker at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home’s Terre Ware Author Lecture Series on Oct. 14. The free event begins at 7 in the Vada Sheid Community Development Center and is
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet Tuesday at 5:30 on the second floor of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda includes committee reports from the budget and environmental committees and a presentation from Taylor Carmichael on
The Salesville Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Tuesday at 6 to consider a request to divide property. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
PULASKI COUNTY- The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash Sunday afternoon involving a train and a vehicle. Deputies say the crash happened around 4:50 p.m. in the 5300 block of Perkins Street. A woman
A Salem man is facing eight charges following a motorcycle pursuit by an Arkansas State Police trooper in Mountain Home. Forty-two-year-old Matthew Olcen Sexton was pinned against his motorcycle briefly by the trooper with his car to
A Yellville man appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division August 25 and pled not guilty to charges in the eighth criminal case opened on him since 2007. Forty-year-old David Kyle Simmons is charged
Chris and Kelly Nosari receive award for outstanding facility. Legacy Racquet and Fitness in Mountain Home has been named a 2025 Outstanding Facility by the United States Tennis Association, recognizing the club’s commitment to excellence in tennis
The month of August wrapped up with cooler temperatures and more humid conditions than it started, with many residents welcoming fall weather into the Twin Lakes area. August ended with nearly half the average rainfall for the
The Baxter County Environmental Committee will meet Tuesday at 4:30 in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda includes discussion of air quality and open burning, solid waste management and landfills, waste
Mountain Home High School athletes are set for a packed week of competition, capped Friday by the biggest football rivalry of the year. The action begins Tuesday with tennis against Marion at 3:30, followed by a full
Austin Hays hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and Matt McLain went deep for the second consecutive game to back a solid start by Brady Singer as the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 on Sunday
Taylen Green tied for the second most scoring passes in a single game in Arkansas history throwing six touchdowns and the Razorbacks beat Alabama A&M 52-7 in both teams’ season-opener on Saturday. Green, who threw for 322
Missouri (1-0), fueled by a balanced offensive attack of 560 yards and a notable defensive touchdown on an 83-yard interception return, beat Central Arkansas (0-1) 61-6 at Memorial Stadium. In the first quarter, Missouri capitalized on their
Arkansas State football (1-0, 0-0 SBC) opened the 2025 season strong, riding a crisp passing attack to a 42-24 win over Southeast Missouri (0-1, 0-0 OVC/Big South) on Saturday night at Centennial Bank Stadium. Junior quarterback Jaylen
A new era for Missouri State football began here Saturday at the historic LA Memorial Coliseum, a venue that provided a memorable and electric backdrop for the Bears’ first game as an FBS program. Despite a lack
Three men from Kansas charged with stealing thousands of dollars in fishing equipment and other items from boats at three Lake Norfork marinas have entered not guilty pleas to the charges. Two nineteen-year-olds, Dane Phillip Christensen of
A rural Mountain Home man who picked up new charges stemming from an alleged altercation even before an existing case involving violence could be closed appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. In his new case, 44-year-old
A Fulton County man has been arrested after fighting with two law enforcement officers. Forty-four-year-old Michael S. Smith of Mammoth Spring is facing five charges, two of them felonies, for the incident in which he was struck,
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its Shade Trees on Playgrounds program through Sept. 19, 2025. Selected schools will receive up to five Arkansas-native trees along with mulch, watering supplies, planting guidelines and on-site
University of Arkansas officials dedicated the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation in south Fayetteville on Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Timothy Hursley) University of Arkansas officials dedicated a new architecture building in south
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is notifying residents of four new additions to the Most Wanted List. Gary Lee Dotson, a man described as being 6’1″ with brown hair and hazel eyes, is wanted on a bench
Willson Contreras and Pedro Pagés homered, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Saturday night for their third straight win. Michael McGreevy (6-2) allowed one run over six innings for St. Louis (68-69).
A Baxter County woman has been arrested on charges including second degree murder. 29-year-old Terra Jonell Thompson of Midway was booked into the Baxter County Jail late Friday evening. Her charges include Murder 2nd Degree, Domestic Battery
A Little Rock Central High School student hangs a medal around the neck of one of the bronze statues of the Little Rock Nine, part of a twentieth anniversary celebration of the memorial on Aug. 29, 2025.
A woman plays a slot machine at a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) A federal judge on Thursday dismissed claims in a lawsuit filed by Cherokee Nation Entertainment LLC over a voter-approved constitutional
The Mountain Home Bombers opened up the 2025 campaign on a high note Friday night at Zizzer Stadium in West Plains, Missouri. The Bombers, despite committing 3 turnovers, defeated the Zizzers by the final score of 49-30.The
Friday lights were shining bright last night as area teams hit the gridiron to open the 2025 season. Twin Lakes area teams saw lots of wins as the early season matchups gave fans and competitors a chance
Arkansas opens its 132nd season in program history tomorrow against Alabama A&M. Kickoff between the Hogs and Bulldogs inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Saturday, August 30, on the SEC Network. 1
Arkansas State will kick off its 2025 football season Saturday night when the Red Wolves host Southeast Missouri at Centennial Bank Stadium. The game marks the 14th meeting between the teams, but only the second since 2003.
St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Iván Herrera (48) celebrates with Willson Contreras (40) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Friday, August 29, 2025, in Cincinnati.
Two men who were arrested while reportedly acting as “money mules” for overseas scam operations that were targeting area residents appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. The recent arrests follow the earlier jailing of 31-year-old
Elmer Lewie Branscum was a teenager when he picked up his first felony charge. The 39-year-old Branscum, who lists an address in Calico Rock, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. He pled guilty to his
A Boone County man has been arrested for the rape of a minor female in Newton County. Twenty-five-year-old Cordell Michael Martin of Everton is facing two counts of rape, a class Y felony, the most serious crime
The Baxter Health Foundation is pushing toward an October deadline to raise $2 million for its Heartbeat of Hope: Heart and Vascular Expansion Campaign, an effort aimed at expanding access to life-saving heart and vascular care in
For many Arkansans, the first step toward independence comes with passing the state driver’s license test. The Arkansas Department of Public Safety is reminding residents that the official Driver’s License Study Guide is the primary tool for
The CALL in Sharp and Independence Counties, together with the Sharp County Sheriff Foundation, will host the annual Heroes for Hope 5K on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9 at Cave City Park. The family-friendly event invites participants
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed the swim beach at Panther Bay on Norfork Lake after routine testing showed higher-than-acceptable levels of E. coli. The Mountain Home Project Office announced the temporary closure and said
The burn ban for the cities of Norfork and Salesville and the entire Izard County have been lifted, effective immediately. The ban had been in place due to dry conditions in the area. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Salem Greyhounds will travel to Pocahontas to take on the Redskins in a non-conference season opener. Kickoff is set for 7 at Pocahontas. Salem visits with momentum from last year’s 30-28 win, as well as
The Mountain Home Bomber Football team will open their 2025 season on Friday. Mountain Home will look to build on a 10-3 season that ended at the hands of the Greenwood Bulldogs in the state semifinals in
The Mountain Home Lady Bomber volleyball team was back in action Thursday night. Mountain Home opened 5A-east conference play on the road in Paragould. Both teams were coming off 5 set losses on Tuesday. The first set
The Salem Greyhounds will begin defense of their Class 3A state championship Friday night when they travel to Pocahontas for a 7:00 kickoff. Salem captured the program’s first state championship last fall, capping off a historic year
No. 8 Arkansas soccer fell to 1-2-1 on the season after a 2-0 loss to No. 3 Duke (3-0-0) on Thursday night at Razorback Field. The Hogs had the first chance of the match at the 1:12
Thomas Saggese hit a go-ahead RBI double and Jordan Walker homered in a three-run seventh inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Thursday.Miles Mikolas allowed one run on four hits and
A Stone County man is accused of taking more than $87,000 from the city of Calico Rock without delivering generators or equipment that the city purchased, according to an affidavit filed in Izard County Circuit Court. 59-year-old
The attorney for an 18-year-old male charged with aggravated robbery appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday, waived arraignment and entered a not guilty plea to the charges against his client. Aggravated robbery is a Class
KTLO will provide live coverage of Mountain Home Bomber football this season both online and on the radio. Games will be streamed live on YouTube at KTLOStreaming and will also air on Classic Hits 101.7 FM. This
Local schools are reviewing the implementation of the statewide “bell-to-bell” no cell phone policy, which prohibits students from using their phones during class hours. School officials say the policy was designed to improve student focus and classroom
Bull Shoals-White River State Park will host a special Labor Day Kayak Float on Monday from 9 to noon. Participants will join Park Interpreter, Jackie Rupp, for a guided paddle along the White River, with opportunities to
A brief break from the summer heat has many Arkansas hunters dusting off their bows and checking gear ahead of the state’s second annual early buck-only season, set for Sept. 6-8. Often called the “velvet hunt,” the
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, announced that Cranfield Park recreation area on Norfork Lake will partially reopen Friday, Aug. 29. The park was closed earlier this year because of high water and ongoing
The boil order for a portion of the SPG Water Association in Marion and Searcy counties has been lifted. The order was lifted Wednesday afternoon by the Arkansas Department of Health. The order affected Arkansas State Highway
A boil water order has been issued for the rural side of Pyatt until further notice. The order was issued Thursday at 11. All affected customers are advised the water may be unsafe for human consumption, and
In response to a surge in scams targeting Baxter County residents, KTLO hosted Sheriff John Montgomery Thursday morning for a live call-in program aimed at educating the public on how to avoid common scams. Broadcast on KTLO
In response to a rise in scams targeting Baxter County residents, KTLO hosted Sheriff John Montgomery on Thursday morning for a live call-in program.Listeners were given the opportunity to call in with questions during the show or
The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session at 6 on Thursday at Cotter City Hall. Agenda items include updates on Ordinances 2025-02 and 2025-03 regarding property cleanups at 427 McLean and 210 Combs, consideration of
Five Democrats are expected to seek the party’s nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton in next year’s election, with one candidate formally launching his campaign Wednesday at the state Capitol. James Russell III of
Wednesday, the Mountain Home Bomber golf clubs took on the Goblins in a 9 hole match at the Harrison Country Club. The Bombers fell to the Goblins by 5 strokes and the Lady Bombers defeated the Lady
The Mountain Home Lady Bomber Volleyball team will look to bounce back after a tough loss 2 nights ago. Thursday, Mountain Home will head to Paragould for a 4 match night. The night will begin wit the
The Mountain Home Bomber Tennis team will continue their season on Thursday with their home opener. Mountain Home will welcome Searcy to Legacy Racquet Club for a 5A-east conference match. Action will begin at 3:30 p.m. and
The Yellville-Summit Panthers will open the 2025 football season Friday night at home against Izard County, aiming to take another step forward under second-year head coach Chaeston McCarthy. The Panthers finished 3-7 last season in McCarthy’s debut,
The opening race of the season for the Bomber Cross Country team is on Thursday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will compete in the Blue and Gold meet on the Campus of Arkansas State University – Mountain
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced details for the 2025 Cardinals Hall of Fame Weekend, set for Sept. 5-7 and presented by Edward Jones.The highlight of the weekend will be the 11th annual Hall of Fame Induction
Tommy Pham hit a two-run single in the sixth inning to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.The highly-touted Bubba Chandler (1-0) pitched four scoreless innings of relief
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been suspended six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, keeping him out of a series of high-profile games starting with next week’s season opener against the Chargers in Brazil.Rice
A Stone County man with 13 felony arrests covering five counties in Arkansas dating back to 2004, and two felony arrests in two counties in Missouri in 2003, is behind bars again following a pursuit in Baxter
A registered sex offender who is charged with willfully exposing another person to HIV pled not guilty to the charge during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. The state had recently obtained a search
Jason Kincade receives the key to the city in honor of his father Ron Kincade. Pictured left to right are Council members Ernest Adkins, Ralph Bird, Mayor Jeff Braim, Council Members Anita Seaman, Tim Mcfarland and Naomi
Sales tax numbers are in for June 2025, and revenues are once again on the rise. The County’s portion of sales tax increased by 0.6% compared to the same month last year, an additional $3,263.64. The Jail’s
In response to a rise in scams targeting Baxter County residents, KTLO will host Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery on Thursday morning for a live call-in program to give the public an opportunity to ask questions and
The City of Bull Shoals City Council will hold a regular meeting Thursday at 6:30 in the council chambers located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. Items on the agenda include the first reading of Ordinance 2025-12 clean
The Marion County Personnel Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:30 on Thursday at the Marion County Courthouse to continue work on revisions to the county’s personnel policy. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A student was found with a gun on Gainesville school property Wednesday. The school district issued a statement to parents saying the incident was handled immediately and without disruption. The statement says “at no time was there
A Mountain Home woman has been killed when her son’s homemade shotgun exploded when he fired it at the Sylamore Shooting Range in Stone County Tuesday evening according to Stone County Sheriff Brandon Long. The victim is
The Road Department has completed repairs to the low-water slab on MC 4010, also known as Patton Cemetery Road. The road will reopen to traffic at 3 on Wednesday. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Cotter Warriors opened conference play Tuesday night with a sweep of Omaha at home and will be back on the road Friday to face Marshall.Cotter’s Senior High squad won by scores of 25-13, 25-13, 25-14. Reagan
The artist behind a planned “monument to the unborn” at the Arkansas Capitol said Tuesday she expects fundraising for the project to reach $100,000 by the end of October. Act 310 of 2023 authorizes the Secretary
Moments before the news raced across social media that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift had become engaged, Chiefs coach Andy Reid had stepped to a podium to talk about the coming season, which begins for them
Head Coach Steve Ary will lead the Bombers to action in his 6th season at the helm. Mountain Home has advanced to the second round of the state playoffs in each year of Ary’s tenure as head
The Izard County Consolidated (ICC) Cougars will look to open their football season on a strong note Friday when they travel to Yellville-Summit. ICC returns seven starters on offense and six on defense, giving the Cougars experience
On Tuesday night the Mountain Home Lady Bomber volleyball team had their home opener. The Lady Bombers continued the non-conference slate and welcomed the Siloam Springs Panthers on the 2nd night of a back-to-back. The night began
The Mountain Home Bomber and Lady Bomber golf teams will continue their season on Wednesday. The Bombers will take on the Goblins in a 9 hole match. Action from Harrison Country Club will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Henry Davis homered, Bryan Reynolds hit a pair of doubles and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-3 on Tuesday night. Mitch Keller (6-12) allowed three runs on three hits and struck out nine in
A Mountain Home man charged with negligent homicide after a motorcycle he was driving while under the influence crashed killing a female passenger appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Fifty-seven-year-old Joe Allen Deen is set
Bassmaster Open in April had many fishermen on Lake Norfork 10 inches of rain in April couldn’t keep one major fishing tournament deterred from the area as they look to return with another series in the fall
In response to a rise in scams targeting Baxter County residents, KTLO will host Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery on Thursday morning for a live call-in program to give the public an opportunity to ask questions and
A new mural honoring Flippin’s early days and the residents who helped build the community will be unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. The event is scheduled for noon to 1 at Diego’s Fresh Mex, located
Mountain Home’s August sales tax collections showed modest year-over-year gains, according to figures released this week. The city’s sales tax brought in $636,238, up $9,856, a 1.6 percent increase from the same month last year. Year-to-date, the
Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land has announced an upcoming auction of tax-delinquent parcels from Baxter and Stone counties. The regional auction will begin at 10 on Sept. 4 at ASU Mountain Home located at 1600 S.
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its next class of inductees, with a Nov. 1 deadline. The Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who have made significant contributions to the state’s largest industry while
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is scheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 8 until 4 today, for routine maintenance. USACE officials regret any inconvenience this may cause. The
Mountain Home Bomber tennis matches scheduled for today in Little Rock have been canceled. The matches against Little Rock Catholic and Mount St. Mary’s will be made up on September 30th. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Winners of the 2025 Baxter County Fair Pageant and Baby Contest were crowned Saturday at Dunbar Auditorium, with titles awarded across multiple age divisions. The list of results includes: Miss Baxter County 2025 Winner: Nevah Boucher, daughter
Cotters volleyball teams swept Yellville-Summit on Monday, with both the senior high and junior high squads winning in straight sets.The senior high Lady Warriors won by scores of 25-13, 25-19 and 25-9. Riley Brotherton recorded 7 aces,
Families challenging Arkansas’ new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms asked a federal court Friday to expand the lawsuit to include the Conway School District, where posters have already gone up.
The Flippin Bobcats tied for second place with Greenwood at the Cyclone Invitational on Monday at Russellville Country Club.Hudson Lindsey led Flippin with an even-par 72, good for second overall. Truett Lindsey placed seventh with a 79.
There is a full slate of matches set for area schools on Tuesday. Yellville-Summit will host Melbourne in high school volleyball action today. Omaha will travel to Cotter for a 4:30 match, while Flippin faces Bergman at
Arkansas State Police have identified the woman killed in a weekend hit-and-run north of Eureka Springs. Troopers say Penny Bowling, 61 of Holiday Island, was struck and killed early Saturday morning on Highway 187 near Nightingale Road.
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has released details on the crash involving the Mountain Home school bus last Friday afternoon on Arkansas State Highway 5 South, north of Tracy Ferry Road, or State Highway 341. No students
After a hot and dry month with only one day of rainfall, Twin Lakes residents are welcoming the relief of cooler air and a good chance of rain to wrap up August. Temperatures are forecasted to be
A Mountain Home woman continued her dominance at the Great Southern Stone Skipping Championships this past weekend in Little Rock, winning her fourth title in the past five years. Ashlie Hueter’s only loss in that span came
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 8 until 4 Tuesday and Wednesday, for routine maintenance. USACE officials regret any inconvenience this may cause.
Mountain Home and Salem high schools received recognition in the Arkansas high school football preseason rankings for 2025.In the overall poll, Mountain Home received votes but did not crack the top 10. The Bombers tied for fourth
Sonny Sharp, a longtime Baxter County resident and active board member of the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society, will be the featured speaker at the Society’s next public meeting, scheduled for Tuesday at 6, at the
The Mountain Home Bomber and Lady Bomber golf teams were back on the course Monday. On a cooler than usual day, the Bomber Boys, in a 5 team field, came home victorious in the Melbourne Invitational, and
The Mountain Home Lady Bomber volleyball program started the 2025 campaign with a bang on Monday. The Lady Bombers opened the season with a non-conference victory over their rival, the Harrison Goblins. The night began with the
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers (1-0) will look to build off a big season opening win against Harrison in their season opening match on Monday. Mountain Home will welcome the Siloam Springs Panthers to town for a
In a meeting lasting 50 minutes, the Flippin Public School Board met in regular session Monday evening covering mostly terminations, resignations, and hirings. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson shared the following meeting recap with KTLO News. Listen: click to
The Izard County School Livestock Team earned top honors at the recent Izard County Fair Livestock Show, capturing 10 overall grand champion titles, two reserve overall grand champions, 64 grand champions, 35 reserve grand champions, 12 showmanship
Alec Burleson hit a game-ending solo homer with two out in the ninth inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Burleson drove an 87 mph slider from Dennis
The Marion County Budget Committee will meet Tuesday at 5:30 to review any budget ordinances scheduled to be presented to the Quorum Court. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home School District has announced the Bomber Sports Network will no longer participate in a planned collaboration with two local media outlets to broadcast Bomber varsity football games this season. District officials said the original
The Briarcliff Improvement District will hold a special meeting at 5 on Monday at 945 Scenic Drive. The agenda includes discussion of future commissioners. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A former Pulaski County sheriff’s deputy and two others have been arrested in connection with a contraband investigation at the county jail, officials said. The sheriff’s office said its Criminal Investigations Division concluded an inquiry into the
According to an alert Monday at noon from the U of A alert system an active shooter has been reported at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Reports indicate the alleged shooter is near the school library.
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Chiquita Roberts, 43, of West Memphis, pleaded guilty in Crittenden County Circuit Court to first-degree death by delivery. She was sentenced to 10 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections, plus an
The Bomber and Lady Bomber golf teams will carry on with the season in Melbourne. Mountain Home will take on the Melbourne Bearkatz in a match at Cooper’s Hawk Golf Course in Melbourne. The Bombers and Bearkatz
The Lady Bomber volleyball program will open the regular season with one of the longest running rivalries in Arkansas. All 5 teams will be in action for Mountain Home as they take on the Lady Goblins of
The Dream Team captured the Swings for Billy coed ragball tournament championship, defeating the Keystone Kings 15-5 in the final. The champions received medals, a banner, and a plaque donated by Lockeroom. All proceeds from the tournament
No. 13 Arkansas women’s soccer (1-1-1) is in the win column thanks to goals by a pair of newcomers. The Hogs shut out Georgia Southern (2-2-0), 2-0, in a match that was originally set to take place
Junior Caminero hit his second career grand slam to power the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday after a 4-hour, 25-minute rain delay that emptied most of the announced
If you have ever watched the television show On Patrol Live, you have seen suspects fleeing from police trying to get to their home, thinking if they do, they can’t be arrested there. A Mountain Home man
In response to a rise in scams targeting Baxter County residents, KTLO will host Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery on Thursday morning for a live call-in program to give the public an opportunity to ask questions and
After the Arkansas State Library Board was dissolved earlier this month, two area residents have been appointed to the new board by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Annette Bailey of Mountain Home and Jack Forter of Yellville,
Mountain Home Public Schools’ second-chance diploma program has opened registration for the fall semester. The program, known as Night Flight, gives young adults ages 18 to 21 who previously dropped out of school the opportunity to earn
The Flippin Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 6 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include the principal’s report and student data report, the resignation of April Rector
The Baxter County Election Commissioners will be holding a public meeting Monday afternoon at 1 to discuss upcoming trainings and to go over new procedures. The session will take place at 213 E 5th Street in Mountain
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined a coalition of attorneys general urging the Drug Enforcement Administration to ban bromazolam, commonly known as “designer Xanax.” The effort, led by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, calls for the
A worker has died from injuries sustained in a water main break that occurred Thursday afternoon in Branson, a construction company confirmed. Emery Sapp & Sons said Saturday that one of its employees died following the incident
The Mountain Home Lady Bomber volleyball squad, under the leadership of Jill Daves who enters her 8th season as head coach, will look to build on a season that saw her team return to the class 5a
In a split three game series, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to come out on top against the Tampa Bay Rays as they wrap up the matchup at Busch Stadium on Sunday. First pitch is set
The Baxter County Airport has completed an important safety upgrade with new LED Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lights on Runway 05/23, passing a recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight inspection. The 2024 FAA grant funded project
Bakersfield teenager Max Bean is being recognized at the state level for using his drone to help locate a missing woman earlier this month – an act that ultimately saved her life. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office
No. 13 Arkansas soccer’s match against Georgia Southern, originally scheduled for Sunday, August 24, in Statesboro, Georgia, has been relocated to Razorback Field in Fayetteville due to forecasted weather. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. and fans
With dove season opening Sept. 6 and waterfowl season close behind, wildlife officials are reminding hunters to make sure their fields don’t qualify as baited areas under federal law. An area is considered baited if grain, salt
A new conservation effort at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is bringing together volunteers and educators to support Arkansas’s state butterfly, the Diana fritillary, while expanding nature education opportunities. The habitat, called “The Diana Patch,” is located along
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is notifying residents of two new additions to the Most Wanted List. Amy Lynn Gaddis, a woman described as being 5’3″ with blonde hair and blue eyes, is wanted for body attachment
A registered sex offender has moved to Harrison in Boone County. Charles William Bailey is currently residing in the 3500 block on Garden Court in Harrison. Bailey has been assigned as a Level 3 sex offender by
Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident early Saturday morning on Highway 187 north of Eureka Springs. Troopers responded about 2:45 to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle near Nightingale Road. The
(Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice) An Arkansas man has been indicted on federal charges accusing him of stealing more than $50,000 from schools and businesses in Missouri and Iowa over a nearly two-year span.
The Razorbacks Swim and Dive program is ready for the upcoming season in just a few weeks, and the schedule has been set, head coaches Neil Harper and Abel Sanchez have announced. Arkansas will host six meets
(Photo courtesy of the Pope County Sheriff’s Office) A couple jailed in Russellville for alleged child abuse is now facing additional charges, including attempted capital murder, according to court records. 39-year-old Chris Freeman, and his wife, 27-year-old
In order to comply with the Southeastern Conference field rushing policy, Arkansas Athletics is implementing a new policy in 2025. Following a momentous win, three minutes will be placed on the videoboards inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback
Tampa Bay Rays’ Carson Williams celebrates in the dugout after his two-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Fernandez during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP
The Bomber golf teams rounded out the school week with a trip to Jonesboro for the Hurricane Classic. On the boys’ side the Bombers came home in 7th place 19 strokes behind the hosts and champion Jonesboro
As Eddie Griffin continues his first term as the District 8 Justice of the Peace he has announced his intent to seek re-election. In an interview with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News, Griffin was first
The city of Norfork was at the top of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders comments while presenting over $11.9 million in funding for Arkansas cities, counties, and communities. The 65 grants totaling $11,917,562.70 were awarded from the Community
The Bomber Basketball team, known for its noble mindset and blue-collar, gold-standard work ethic, volunteered at the Mountain Home Fire Department on Wednesday. The Sharp Family fire station, opened in June, has been looking for some assistance
The City of Mountain Home will continue its 2025 Hickory Park Concert Series on Saturday with a performance by The Natural Disasters, a multi-genre duo from North Central Arkansas composed of John T. Parks and Sarah Jo
Cross Trail Outfitters is a Christian youth hunting and fishing organization for boys 8-18. Led by Arkansas State Director Duane Hada, CTO Arkansas provides boys with year-round mentorship, hunting and fishing adventures, summer camps, and hands-on outdoor
Highway 5 south, just north of Tracy Ferry Road, or State Highway 341, was shut down for a while Friday afternoon following accident between a Mountain Home school bus and another vehicle according to the Baxter County
A Star City man died Thursday evening after his homemade ultralight aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff at the Star City Municipal Airport, authorities said. Arkansas State Police said James West, 53, attempted to take off around 7:30
A boil order has been issued for a portion of the SPG Water Association in Marion and Searcy counties. The affected areas include Arkansas State Highway 374 East, North Tomahawk Road, Osbourne Road, Tomahawk Slab Road, Spirit
Both Cotter’s junior high and senior high volleyball teams came out on top against Flippin on Thursday night. The junior high Warriors battled through three sets for the win, taking the opener 25-14 before dropping the second
A statewide network of maternal health advocates is urging birthing hospitals to join a new postpartum initiative aimed at reducing maternal deaths.The Arkansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s CARE program, highlighted Thursday by the University of Arkansas for Medical
A group of Arkansas faith leaders on Thursday urged Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders not to resume executions under a new law that allows the use of nitrogen gas suffocation as a method of capital punishment. Seven clergy
Diamond Hills Country Club hosted a high school golf match on Thursday. Jasper posted the top boys’ team score at finishing with a total of 123. Cotter finished in second, with Cole Principato setting the pace, finishing
Thursday marked the beginning of the Lady Bomber Volleyball season. Although the matches that took place in Buzz Bolding Wampus Cat Arena on Thursday were exhibition matches, the Lady Bombers were able to sweep two class 5A
The Mountain Home Bomber tennis teams made quick work of Springdale in a 9-2 victory and the Lady Bombers flew past the Lady Bulldogs 6-3. Springdales lone singles win over Mountain Homes boys was a 6-8 defeat
The Bomber golf teams will continue their season on Friday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will compete in the Hurricane Golf Classic at Jonesboro Country Club. Tee time from Jonesboro will be at 9:00 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered
The “Swings for Billy” ragball tournament will be held Saturday at Keller Park in Mountain Home. The event is organized by A&A Sports Club and Kyle Mueller. Organizers say the tournament is a way to give back
A man from Harrison who has been trespassed from all Walmart stores nationwide for stealing items there has been arrested again for theft from one of the stores. Fifty-four-year-old John Wesley Loniak was arrested July 30 in
Baxter Health is upgrading its coffee machines after discovering that the current equipment does not properly regulate temperature. The hospital says the existing machines were producing coffee that was too hot, raising safety concerns for patients and
Republican Rick Steiner announced his re-election campaign this week for the Justice of the Peace District 3 seat on the Baxter County Quorum Court. Steiner is currently serving his second term and holds committee seats on both
The Mountain Home City Council spent most of their 42 minute meeting Thursday night discussing the first readings of two proposed ordinances concerning commercial buildings. The majority of the time was spent on the ordinance revamping facades.
The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center recently issued a La Nina Watch for late fall and this winter. While it’s several months out, if La Nina does develop, it can have a big impact on the
Willson Contreras homered, Alec Burleson’s two-run single highlighted a five-run second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 on Thursday night. Sonny Gray (12-6) allowed three runs on six hits in five
Mountain Home will welcome hundreds of young mountain bikers and their families this weekend as the Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling Association (AR NICA) opens its 10th season at Clysta Willett Park. The two-day event is expected to bring
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 8 until 4 Aug. 26 and Aug. 27, for routine maintenance.USACE officials regret any inconvenience this may
Military members, veterans and first responders will be honored Sept. 5 during an appreciation night at Bomber Stadium. A dinner for honorees and one guest will be held at 6, followed by the football game between the
The Mountain Home Lady Bomber volleyball team, under the tutelage of Head Coach Jill Daves in her 9th season, will open the 2025 campaign with an exhibition jamboree on the campus of Conway High School. The Lady
A benefit game will kick off the volleyball season Thursday for Cotter and Flippin. The Bobcats will travel into Warrior territory for matches in Cotter starting with the Junior High teams at 5. The varsity teams will
A Fulton County man has picked up two felony charges following a fight with a female. Forty-nine-year-old William Leon Jolly of Salem is facing charges of aggravated assault and failure to comply with reporting requirements because he
Parole for a Baxter County man who was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2021 has been approved. Thirty-nine-year-old Jason Michael Biddle was approved by the state parole board following a hearing on August 11. Biddle,
An article this week in the Arkansas Times discusses how private schools in the state have raised their tuition rates as the Arkansas voucher program, part of the LEARNS Act of 2023, enters its third year. The
Cameron Davis, first elected in 2018 to represent District 9 as Justice of the Peace, is seeking a fifth term on the Baxter County Quorum Court. Davis spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News about
Anglers on Norfork Lake may notice some Striped Bass floating on the surface in the coming weeks as Norfork Lake experiences another natural die-off event. During the summer months, Striped Bass seek refuge in deep water near
The new Interstate 55 bridge planned to replace the current 75-year-old span over the Mississippi River between West Memphis and Memphis will be named to honor iconic ‘kings’ from the region. The Arkansas Highway Commission and Tennessee
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named six Arkansans to the State Library Board, including two from the Twin Lakes area.Jack Fortner of Yellville and Annette Bailey of Mountain Home were among the appointees announced Friday. Both will
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday at 5 in council chambers at City Hall. Council members are scheduled to consider a resolution confirming a new appointment to the city’s Advertising and Promotion Commission, following the
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close one lane of Highway 177 across Norfork Dam from 8 to 5 Thursday for a routine inspection. Flaggers will direct traffic, and drivers should expect delays and use extra
The Cotter School Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 7 in the boardroom. Agenda items include approval of minutes from the July 17 meeting, review of June and July financial reports, an academic report from
The Marion County Library Board will hold a meeting at 5 on Thursday at the library. The agenda includes reports to be presented by the Friends of the Library, the head librarian and staff, the vice chair
Parents challenging Arkansas’ LEARNS Act are urging a federal judge to keep their lawsuit alive, arguing this week they have standing to sue and that the law’s school voucher program violates the U.S. and Arkansas constitutions. The
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – In order to comply with the Southeastern Conference field rushing policy, Arkansas Athletics is implementing a new policy in 2025. Following a momentous win, three minutes will be placed on the videoboards inside
MIAMI (AP) – Sandy Alcántara pitched two-run ball for seven innings, rookie Máximo Acosta homered for his career hit and the Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 on Wednesday night. Heriberto Hernández had three
Children ages 3 and 4 can take part in the upcoming “Little Ballers” program, which introduces young kids to multiple sports in a four-week session. The program will be held on Mondays, with two month long options
AP Photo/ Lynne Sladky MIAMI (AP) – Tyler Saggese went 3 for 4 and scored two runs, Iván Herrera had three RBIs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 on Tuesday night. Herrera’s RBIs
A joint law enforcement operation in Baxter County has led to the arrests of three men accused of acting as “money mules” for overseas scam operations that have targeted area residents, authorities said. The arrests followed the
Footprints and tire tracks in the snow assisted investigators in bringing charges against 43-year-old Claude Rice and 42-year-old Deanna Blue in a criminal tresspass case. Blue appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court August 11
Sheila Wingard has officially announced her candidacy for Mayor of the City of Gassville, following the retirement announcement of Mayor Jeff Braim. Wingard, a longtime resident of Baxter County, has been active in Gassville civic life for
Black Hills Energy, the natural gas provider for North Central Arkansas, announced Tuesday a $15.4 billion all-stock merger with NorthWestern Energy. The combined company will serve about 2.1 million customers across eight states, including Arkansas. “These
One lane of Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam will be closed from 8 to 5 on Wednesday for a routine inspection, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said.Flaggers will direct traffic, but motorists should expect delays
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show June’s unemployment rates in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri had some big spikes, several as much
Clarisa Speak, a longtime Marion County resident, has announced her candidacy for Circuit and County Clerk, citing her legal experience, community involvement, and commitment to public service. Speak has lived in Marion County for 16 years and
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will host a public involvement meeting Thursday to discuss plans for an eastbound passing lane on Highway 62 in Fulton County. The meeting will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 at the
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is receiving reports of hemorrhagic disease (HD) in Missouri deer this summer and is asking the public to help track the spread of the virus by reporting suspected cases. HD is
A Tennessee man was killed when his single-engine plane crashed late Monday in a wooded area of southern Arkansas, authorities said. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said it received a report around 9:30 Monday evening of a
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Coach Sam Pittman has exorcised the specter of Chad Morris from the memories of the Razorbacks’ faithful. Five years later, though, Arkansas is looking for more than simple decency. The Razorbacks have qualified
Today, the Arkansas Department of Commerce, in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, announced Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained stable at 3.7% in July. The United States’ jobless rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point,
An Ava man has been charged in connection with a fatal stabbing discovered early Friday morning in Douglas County. Court records show 54-year-old Aaron Vaughan has been charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and resisting arrest
A Salem man has died following a motorcycle accident in Newton County. Fifty-nine-year-old Jamie Scott Terrebonne died Aug. 12 after having the accident Aug. 2. According to the Arkansas State Police, the crash happened when Terrebonne was
Mark Hollingsworth, a longtime law enforcement officer with more than 40 years of experience, has announced his candidacy for Baxter County sheriff in the Republican primary scheduled for March 2026. Hollingsworth currently serves as chief deputy of
The Mammoth Spring Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a hit and run suspect who struck a pedestrian last Friday morning. Police Chief Jamie Turnbough says the victim was treated and released at
A petition to revoke the probation of a woman who was originally charged with drug-related offenses in mid-August 2016 came before Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division during a session August 11. Thirty-nine-year-old Sarah Marie Lynn’s probation was
The Mountain Home Food Basket will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a community event from 2 to 4 on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 1341 Eastside Centre Court in Mountain Home.The celebration will feature tours of the facility,
Baxter County Assessor Jayme Nicholson Johnson announced Monday that she will seek re-election in 2026. Johnson has served as county assessor for 13 years. She also oversees the 911 GIS addressing office, a responsibility added to her
The Marion County Quorum Court will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday at 5:30 in the courtroom of the county courthouse. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Lakeview City Council will meet Tuesday to review a series of infrastructure and public safety issues, including a budget adjustment resolution and ongoing work on Dogwood Lane’s sinkhole. The meeting is scheduled for 7 at Lakeview
The Baxter County Budget Committee will meet Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda will include Preliminary 2026 Budget Requests. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Norfork City Council will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 on Tuesday at Norfork City Hall. The agenda includes approval of July workshop and council meeting minutes, a report of July account balances, and consideration of
The Gassville City Council will meet at 6 Tuesday at City Hall located at 204 S. School St.On the agenda under unfinished business is the third reading of Ordinance 2025-07, which would set fees for businesses operating
The Cotter Planning and Zoning Board is set to meet up Tuesday night at 5 at Cotter City Hall. Items on the agenda include discussion and setting a date for public comments on consideration of a setback
The City of Bull Shoals will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday at 6:30 in the council chambers located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd.The agenda includes consideration of Ordinance 2025-12 on clean premises, Resolution 2025-R-13 regarding 211 Alford
The Mountain Home Bombers, coming off a 10-3 season and a state semifinals appearance, opened the 2025 campaign in Quitman with their AAA benefit game against the Joe T. Robinson Senators. The varsity portion ended in a
On a sweltering afternoon the Bomber tennis teams opened the 2025 campaign in Jonesboro. Mountain Home’s boys came out victorious 3-1 against Valley View. The pairing of Strat Rucker/Ben Souder was the lone loss for the boys.
MIAMI (AP) – Alec Burleson went 3 for 4, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals ended their five-game losing streak with an 8-3 win against the Miami Marlins on Monday
The Twenty-Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney has ruled that three Arkansas State Police troopers were justified in the fatal shooting of a Michigan man wanted for armed carjacking and kidnapping. Prosecutor Chuck Graham announced Monday that the
The Marion County Regional Airport Board meeting scheduled for Monday at 6:00 has been cancelled. A new date and time for the meeting will be announced once it has been rescheduled. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Dry conditions have prompted a burn ban to be issued for the city of Mountain Home Monday morning. Burning within the city limits is strictly prohibited. Mountain Home joins a growing list of Baxter County towns under
A second person has died following a crash between Gassville and Mountain Home Saturday evening. Forty-three-year-old James Gadberry of Mountain Home died Sunday at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. Pronounced dead at the scene was 45-year-old
The Mountain Home Bomber football team will open the 2025 campaign in a AAA exhibition game against the Joe T. Robinson Senators. This game will not count toward either teams’ records. The Bombers will take on the
The Mountain Home Bomber tennis teams will open the 2025 season on Monday. The Bombers will compete in a tri-match against the Valley View Blazers and Greene County Tech Eagles. Landon Horne and Oakley Recktenwald will compete
As the first full week of school gets underway, Mountain Home athletes are set for a busy slate of events across multiple sports. The action begins Monday when the tennis team travels to Valley View to face
A Pyatt man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies say he led them on a high-speed pursuit reaching 112 mph, forced other drivers off the road and was found with controlled substances in his car.
Michael Ransom Hobbs, II appeared during a session of Baxter County Court/Criminal Division Monday (August 11) and announced he wanted to withdraw all of the motions for post-conviction relief that he has filed. Hobbs’ stated reason for
The St. Louis Cardinals announced prior to Sunday’s game that rookie outfielder Nathan Church has been selected from the Memphis (AAA) roster, and left-handed pitcher Anthony Veneziano has been recalled from Memphis. The team also announced that
A fire in Mountain Home on Wednesday left a home completely destroyed.The Mountain Home Fire Department responded to the call on Pioneer Trail shortly before 1 on Wednesday afternoon. Upon arrival first responders found the house fully
College students are making their way back to class Monday as Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)kicks off the 2025 fall semester. The past week was busy on the campus with Welcome Week and ‘Late Night at ASUMH’
Students of the Gainesville school district will be met with new updates to campus as they return to classes Monday. With a theme this year of “Culture is Contagious” administrators, educators and staff are focused on providing
Beginning Monday, August 18 Marion County Road 4010 aka Patton Cemetery Road will be closed to through traffice until further notice, according to Marion County Judge Stumph’s office. This closure will take place while repairs are being
Starting Monday, August 18 at 7 The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department with start roadwork/resurfacing CR 419 and CR 420. The work will be completed by Thursday, August 28. There will be delays while paving. If
The Norfork School Board will meet at 5 on Monday in the district board room located at 44 Fireball Lane. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, review of financial reports and bills, an ACH blanket
A crash between Mountain Home and Gassville Saturday evening killed one person and sent three others to a Springfield hospital. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) have identified the victim as 45-year-old Amanda Dickerson of Gassville. The three
Marcus Jones gives his acceptance speech after being elected state chair of the Democratic Party of Arkansas on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. (Photo by Sonny Albarado/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas Democrats elected former congressional candidate Marcus Jones as the
Hot conditions have gripped the Twin Lakes area for the better part of the last month with daily highs rarely seeing a break from mid-to-upper 90’s and the last significant rainfall being recorded on July 15. As
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Head coach Tucker Clary has officially announced the signing of Celine Simunyu for the 2025-26 Razorback women’s tennis season. The right-hander from Ireland joins the Hogs with career-high WTA Rankings of No. 788 in
New York Yankees’ Ben Rice, right, is congratulated by teammate Jose Caballero (72) after hitting a three-run home run as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages, center, watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday,
A man who has been in drug-related legal trouble a number of times was back in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (August 11). Fifty-five-year-old Dale Lau was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty
NAEC crews build back lines following March 14 tornado outbreak Changes this year in how the federal and state government provide relief from natural disasters has left a local energy coop with a large bill from spring
The Baxter County Library Foundation will host its annual Texas Hold’em tournament, Ante Up for the Library, on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge #1714. Marketing Coordinator Andrea Belt spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits
(AP Photo/Florence Low) In the first half of August, the Twin Lakes area has seen considerably hot and dry temperatures with heat indexes exceeding 100 degrees and no measurable rainfall in the first half of the month.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close one lane of the Highway 177 bridge across Norfork Dam from 8 to 5 Thursday for a routine inspection.Flaggers will direct traffic, and drivers should expect delays and use
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously Thursday to direct more than $750,000 collected from wildlife and boating violation fines to Arkansas schools for conservation education grants this school year. The funds, administered by the Arkansas
Hot Springs will commemorate the 77th anniversary of Babe Ruth’s death Saturday with a wreath-laying ceremony at the entrance to Majestic Park. The event is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. at the base of the eight-foot bronze
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) makes a touchdown catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP
Razorback senior John Daly II birdied the final hole, but it was not enough as Mason Howell birdied as well to win 1 UP in the quarterfinal of the 2025 USGA U.S. Amateur Championship, played at The
Arkansas softball head coach Courtney Deifel named Parker Staggs the program’s newest assistant coach Friday. Staggs will primarily assist with the coaching of Razorback Pitchers. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Parker Staggs back to our Razorback
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday she has appointed Northeast Arkansas native Aaron Abbott to the Arkansas State Board of Education. Abbott replaces Kathy McFetridge and will serve a term that expires June 30, 2032. “Aaron’s extensive
Feeding America announced that CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot will leave her role in 2026 after nearly 10 years leading the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. Babineaux-Fontenot has guided Feeding America through a period of growth, partnering with more than
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered and Luis Gil pitched one-run ball over 5 1/3 innings to help the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Friday night. Gil (1-1) allowed one run on
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is joining a federal program that will allow certain deputies to help enforce immigration laws. KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News spoke with Baxter County Sheriff, John Montgomery who explains
A man listing a Covina, California address charged with participating in a scam to cheat an 86-year-old Mountain Home woman out of thousands of dollars appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday.
A Boone County man has died following an ATV accident with a deer Wednesday evening. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department responded Wednesday evening to a report of a four-wheeler accident near the intersection of Tar Kiln Road
Rapid Rib-sponse (Winners of the KTLO BBQ Cook-Off Challenge) Mountain Home High School Career Academies was the site for the 16th-annual First Security Bank Bomberfest on Friday and, prior the Mountain Home Bombers taking the field for
The Baxter County Library Foundation has received a $50,000 donation from Jess and Beth VanderStek in support of the Library Hill Trail, a new walking and biking trail planned for the Baxter County Library grounds.Marketing Director Andrea
Boston Mountain Rural Health Center has received a $40,000 grant from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to help expand its dental clinic in Yellville and increase access to oral health care in surrounding communities. The expansion
The 2025-26 Arkansas Hunting Guidebook is at the printer and should be showing up in sporting goods stores and license dealers across the state within the next two weeks. Here are a few changes for the upcoming
Federal and local authorities are searching for 31-year-old Brandon Lakeith Jenkins, who is wanted in connection with the shooting of three people during a home invasion robbery in Texarkana on Aug. 29, 2023. Jenkins, also known as
Arkansas lawmakers on Friday questioned whether the state Insurance Department is doing enough to enforce laws against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), national prescription drug middlemen accused of underpaying local pharmacies. Daniel Holland, general counsel for the department’s
The Arkansas National Guard has applied for federal authority to make immigration arrests under a controversial enforcement program, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement data. ICE’s website shows the Guard’s application for the “task force model”
Utility regulators in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Montana are backing North Dakota’s challenge to a $22 billion package of electric transmission upgrades planned for the upper Midwest, arguing the cost-benefit calculations are unfair to their states. The
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Department has apprehended the suspect who was the subject of a manhunt in northern Baxter County Friday morning.According to Chief Deputy Jeff Lewis the suspect was in custody as of 1 Friday afternoon.A
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Department is currently pursuing a suspect through Baxter County Friday morning according to Chief Deputy Jeff Lewis. Lewis states that a vehicle pursuit from Mountain Home, out West Rd to Hwy 126 N,
The city of Gassville has issued a burn ban for the entire corporate limits until further notice. All burning of any type is prohibited. The ban was put into place Friday morning according to a release from
