ST. LOUIS (APP.) -The St. Louis Cardinals host the New York Yankees to begin a three-game series. St. Louis has a 35-27 record at home and a 61-61 record overall. The Cardinals are 45-22 in games when
SAN FRANCISCO – Razorback senior John Daly II won a pair of matches – 2&1 versus Nate Smith in the round of 32 and 3&2 versus Daniel Bennett in the round of 16 – to advance
A Searcy County man is facing 12 charges for a wild night where he allegedly shot out a tire on the car of his ex-girlfriend, threatened multiple people, drove drunk and thought he had hidden his gun
A Baxter County man was arrested Saturday after allegedly trashing his relatives’ home, killing two pet birds and leaving threatening letters while they were out of town in August 2022, according to court documents. Authorities say 45-year-old
A citizen tip to law enforcement resulted in a registered sex offender being arrested and jailed because he had moved to a new address without notifying officials of the change as required. Forty-nine-year-old Robert Eugene Goertler appeared
Bomberfest 2025 is scheduled for 5 on Friday, at Bomber Stadium in Mountain Home. The event will feature games, food and a barbecue cook-off. Admission is free with the donation of non-perishable food items.The evening will open
Local business leaders gathered recently for the quarterly roundtable discussion focused on positive developments within their companies and the broader Mountain Home area. Following the event, Mayor Hillrey Adams shared key takeaways in an interview with KTLO,
More facility updates are on the horizon as Yellville-Summit Public Schools looks to another successful year serving students in Marion County. Wednesday saw the return of students to classes and Superintendent Wes Henderson says the faculty have
The Cotter Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign, running August 15 – September 1. The high-visibility effort aims
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 Arkansas State Board of Education on Wednesday approved the Blytheville School District to enter the state’s second transformation contract, allowing a public charter organization to help manage the struggling district. Transformation contracts, created under the 2023
The Salesville Fire Department has issued a burn ban effective immediately for all city limits due to ongoing drought conditions and extreme heat. The ban will remain in effect until further notice. Residents are urged to comply
LITTLE ROCK – A Baxter County man, and former Chief Deputy with the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, Zachary Hunter Alexander, will spend the next 33 months in federal prison for selling a stolen firearm and extortion. Jonathan
The city of Norfork has issued a burn ban effective immediately for the corporate limits of Norfork due to a lack of measurable precipitation. The ban will remain in effect until further notice. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
More prison beds will be needed as a result of recent legislation, further exacerbating current overcrowding issues in state and county facilities, according to a forecast presented to Arkansas lawmakers Wednesday. Wendy Ware, senior vice president
Five inmates at the Monroe County Detention Center have been charged in the death of a fellow detainee earlier this month, Arkansas State Police said Tuesday. Special Agents with the State Police Criminal Investigation Division arrested
Dry conditions in August have prompted some counties in North Central Arkansas to issue burn bans. As of Thursday morning Izard, Fulton, and Sharp counties have issued burn bans. On Wednesday the city of Briarcliff listed a
The Mountain Home Bomber Swim team will be hosting sign ups for its upcoming season on August 27th. The sign-ups will take place in Mrs. Lind’s room in the CAB hallway at MHHS. Students must have
AP Photo/Jeff Roberson ST. LOUIS (AP) – Pinch-hitter Hunter Goodman hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, rallying the Colorado Rockies to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. With one out,
One of the top girls’ basketball players in the area earned a top honor at a prestigious basketball camp last week. Taylor Richardson of Viola, who is a junior this year, has been named to the All-Star
A registered sex offender who was arrested July 30 and charged with five felonies, including having simultaneous possession of guns and drugs, appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday (August 11).Sixty-four-year-old David
A Mountain Home man is facing 11 charges for a crash earlier this month that damaged three campers, took out a utility pole, knocked out power to over 550 North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) customers and threatening
photo credit: Modus Studios With students returning to class on Wednesday, the faculty at Flippin Public Schools are looking to the new year with a fresh focus on growing student achievements, student safety and facility updates. A
Brand New Church members hand out donuts to students and staff Wednesday as school year begins. Norfork Facebook Page With Norfork officially starting classes Wednesday this week, newly elected superintendent Richard Blevins spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will have a temporary full road closure on Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 9 to 3 on Thursday. Officials regret any inconvenience this may cause. The closure has been
The Baxter County Conservation District will hold its next board meeting Thursday at 6 at the Farm Bureau board room, located at 1424 Highway 62 in Mountain Home. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered
Supporters of Arkansas’ new law requiring public display of the Ten Commandments in schools argued Tuesday that the measure is constitutional and grounded in historical tradition, despite a federal judge temporarily blocking it in parts of the
The City of Briarcliff has issued a burn ban, effective immediately due to dry conditions, lack of rainfall and an increased fire risk. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Yellville-Summit Athletic Department will host Panther Fest on Thursday featuring games, athlete recognitions and community activities. KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News spoke with Athletic Director, Steve Jones, who explains the purpose of Panther Fest.
The third suspect in a series of July break-ins and thefts from Lake Norfork marinas has surrendered to the Baxter County Sheriff.Nineteen-year-old Macgyver Michael Sabin of Gardner, Kansas, turned himself in after a bench warrant was issued
A federal appeals court on Tuesday lifted an injunction against Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors, clearing the way for the law to be enforced for the first time since its passage four years
For Jessie Jefferson, the crack of a bat and the look on a young player’s face when they receive a new glove are worth more than any profit he could make. That’s why the Flippin resident has
The Mountain Home Bomber and Lady Bomber Golf teams participated in the Phil Parker Memorial Tournament at Ridgepointe Country Club in Jonesboro. On a hot Tuesday afternoon, and after nearly a two hour long weather delay, the
An Indiana man pled guilty to two counts of 4th degree sexual assault during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Twenty-five-year-old Juan Martin Blankenship was sentenced to 12 years in prison for having sex
Photo courtesy of AP News/ Jeff Roberson ST. LOUIS (AP) Kyle Freeland gave up five hits in a season-high 7 1/3 innings, Hunter Goodman hit a home run, and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis
An off-duty Springdale fireman and paramedic was killed in an ATV accident last Thursday in Baxter County. The victim is identified as 36-year-old Anthony Michael Spero of Farmington. According to the accident report from the Baxter County
Arkansas State Police arrested four Texas men after stopping two vehicles linked to a Missouri pharmacy burglary in which more than 26,000 stolen pills worth up to $1 million were recovered. Troopers said the arrests happened early
Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith has announced her candidacy for re-election in 2026. Smith spoke with KTLO News and was asked why she announced her re-election bid for Baxter County. Listen: click to download audio Smith first
Superintendent Jones speaks to parents and students last week for open house The 2025-26 school year for Cotter Public Schools will see many new changes from facilities to the implementation of a new state mandate for digital
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam targeting the spouses and relatives of people recently booked into the county detention center. According to the sheriff’s office, a scammer has been calling family members
A long standing part of the Mountain Home skyline will be no more in the coming weeks. The old feed mill on Wade St. is being dismantled and the property cleared for future developments. The facility, which
The City of Mountain Home issued 17 business licenses in July, 10 of which were home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Office Manager of the Planning and Engineering Department in Mountain Home. The licenses include:-Baillie
In July, 17 building permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Office Manager of Planning and Engineering Department Jeannie Anderson. Three commercial sign permits were issued. The first went to JTJ
The Baxter County Clerk’s Office has announced that jurors in Group Y do not need to report on Tuesday, September 9. Instead, they are now scheduled to report at 9 on Monday, September 15 at the Baxter
A manhunt in Mountain Home ended Tuesday morning when police took a suspect into custody, according to the Mountain Home Police Department. KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News spoke with MHPD Investigator, Sam Seamans, who describes
The Twenty-Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has determined two Cabot Police Department officers acted lawfully in a May 23 officer-involved shooting. According to investigators, officers attempted to stop a stolen Range Rover driven by Zion
Serenity, Inc. hosted the 15th Taste of The Twin Lakes Monday evening at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. There were many familiar faces and new additions as well. Ticket holders enjoyed a wide variety of local restaurants who
The “Friday Night Fever” ragball tournament was held Friday night through Saturday at Keller Park to raise money for the Bomber Youth Football program.The tournament began at 8 Friday evening, with games continuing through the night. The
Two arrests have been made and a third arrest is pending following an investigation into several break-ins and thefts from area marinas that were reported in July. 19-year-old Lukas Trey Helm of Olathe, Kansas and 20-year-old Dane
In what is a busy day for MHHS, with the first day of school happening, the Mountain Home Bomber and Lady Bomber Golf teams will be back in action Tuesday. The Phil Parker Memorial Tournament will begin
An automated inmate classification system incorrectly listed a former police chief and convicted murderer as a medium risk prisoner for “five to six” years, Arkansas Division of Correction Director Dexter Payne told a legislative panel Monday.Grant Hardin,
FAYETTEVILLE- Arkansas women’s head coach Chris Johnson announced the hiring of Iliyan Chamov (Il-e-an Cham-ov) as an assistant coach with the Razorback track and field program. Chamov has been an assistant coach at Missouri the past
Three people, one of them a juvenile, have been arrested following an armed robbery at a Mountain Home park Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported to three people who were in the victim’s car when two people
ST. LOUIS (AP) Brendan Donovan hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning, Miles Mikolas didn’t give up a hit through 5 1/3 innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals sent the Colorado Rockies to their
Students will return to Mountain Home Public Schools on Tuesday for the start of the 2025-26 school year, with new statewide initiatives and a staggered start for kindergarten.Kindergarten boys will attend their first day Tuesday, while girls
Jason Nazarenko is currently serving his first term in the Arkansas House of Representatives and has announced he will seek re-election for District 4 which includes portions of Marion and Baxter Counties. Jason’s accomplishments in the 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revised the temporary full road closure dates scheduled for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam. The road will now be closed from 9 to 3 on Thursday. The previously scheduled
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop meeting at 6:30 Tuesday at City Hall located at 49 City Hall Circle.Items on the agenda include review of July’s workshop and council meeting minutes, the monthly report of
A Yellville woman shot herself to death just outside of the ambulance bay at Baxter Health Monday morning. Police say the 43-year-old had a suicide note in her pocket. According to the incident report from the Mountain
A Clarendon High School football coach was arrested Sunday in West Memphis and charged with sexually assaulting a minor, according to Arkansas State Police. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police
Former state senator, Arkansas Department of Higher Education director and University of Central Arkansas president Lu Hardin died Monday at the age of 73. Born in Searcy, Hardin served in the Arkansas Senate from 1983 to 1996,
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the suspected homicide of a Monroe County inmate who died Friday, August 8, 2025. 44-year-old Terry Craig of Clarendon, was booked into the Monroe County Detention Center at
A man who had been declared a fugitive on June 2 and recently had a manhunt launched to locate him was captured Sunday morning. Thirty-six-year-old Stephen Richard Whaples was arrested around 3 in the morning Sunday and
Thousands of Arkansans could soon receive unexpected checks in the mail under a new unclaimed property law. Act 114 of 2025 allows the state auditor to automatically mail payments of $5,000 or less to in-state residents if
Last week, a Facebook post alleging Baxter County has been allowing dumping of hazardous debris and fluids at the old county quarry on County Road 69 caused quite a stir. The post was written by Joey Nault,
A man once listing a Mountain Home address and with a long history of committing crimes, skipping court, running from the law, evading supervision by probation and parole officers and being the object of large-scale manhunts was
Last week during the Baxter County Quorum Court meeting, the court passed a resolution to spend $16,000 on helping clear land on the site of the new Aldi store where the former El Chico restaurant once was
Serenity, Inc. is inviting the community to “Cruise for A Cause” at the Taste of The Twin Lakes Monday evening at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. The fundraiser, now in its 15th year, showcases local restaurants offering specialty
Photo courtesy of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission conducted a 733-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the Camp Robinson Special Use Area to improve habitat for northern bobwhite quail and other
The Mountain Home Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Monday afternoon at 1 in the council chambers of the municipal building to consider several planning and zoning matters. Among the items on the agenda is a
The Salesville City Council will meet Monday to discuss a range of issues, including a proposed trash rate increase and new cybersecurity measures for the city. The meeting, set for 6 at City Hall, will also include
The Yellville-Summit School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 7 in the district’s administrative building. The agenda includes action on student transfer petitions, property risk and insurance matters, and the adoption of district assurances
An integral part of the Lady Bombers softball program has found her collegiate home. On July 9th, on an instagram post, Laken Anderson committed to play collegiate softball at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Last season the
photo credit: KARK The Eighth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend was held Friday and Saturday in the Spa City, sponsored by Visit Hot Springs. The event was held in conjunction with the Babe Ruth World Series
Nolan Gorman singled home the winning run, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs to wrap up their three-game series Sunday night.In the seventh, Jordan Walker singled with two outs. He
Arkansas State Police troopers will be able to perform certain immigration officer duties under a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. State Police Director Col. Mike Hagar and ICE Deputy Director Madison Shenhan signed a
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the head of the Israel Innovation Authority, Dr. Alon Stopel, signed a memorandum of understanding between Arkansas and Israel to facilitate business and economic development ties between the two entities on
Flippin High School’s boys and girls golf teams won team titles Friday at the 3rd annual Twin Lakes High School Invitational at Twin Lakes Golf Course. The event featured teams from Flippin, Valley Springs, Bergman, Norfork and
As students across Arkansas prepare to return to school, the Arkansas State Police are reminding parents, guardians and educators to remain alert to the risks posed by online predators. Since January 2024, state police have issued
Arkansas’ State Board of Election Commissioners issued a letter of reprimand Thursday to a North Arkansas poll worker following allegations of electioneering during the November 2024 election. Loretta Milam, who worked at the Witts Springs polling
A “Friday Night Fever” ragball tournament will be held Friday night through Saturday at Keller Park to raise money for the Bomber Youth Football program. The tournament begins on Friday at 7 in the evening, with games
The St. Louis Cardinals will celebrate the 40-year anniversary of their 1985 National League Championship team with a reunion event at Busch Stadium on Friday, September 5. More than 20 former players and coaches from the 1985
Officials with the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority announced Friday morning the lifting of a boil water order that had been in place since Monday for customers on Boat Dock Road and Leta Drive. The notice was originally
AP Photo/ Michael Dwyer Arkansas travelers can now use their smartphones instead of a physical ID when flying out of over 260 airports across the country, according to a news release from the Arkansas Department of Finance
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs on Friday to begin a three-game series. St. Louis is 32-24 at home and 58-58 overall. The Cardinals have the 10th-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.22. Chicago
The Mountain Home City Council approved new billboard and yard sign ordinances Thursday night. It was the third readings for each ordinance after both underwent changes from their first and second readings last month. They also heard
Board members hear from AP students during Thursday’s meeting In a meeting lasting an hour and thirty minutes, the Mountain Home Public School Board tackled a light agenda as the district prepares for the return of students
If you have ever wanted to own a bridge but thought you couldn’t afford one, here is your chance. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) is replacing the U.S. Route 160 Bridge over Bull Shoals Lake at
The Junior Auxiliary of Mountain Home will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday from 10 to 2 at the First Baptist Church CLC Building. KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News met with Mary House, the
Mahomes and Chiefs stretch during Tuesday practice. AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel AP Sports- Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is glad that coach Andy Reid is sending him onto the field with the rest of their starters when Kansas
A hot sauce festival featuring competitive eating contests and local vendors is scheduled for Saturday at Hickory Park in Mountain Home.”Burning in the Mountains” will run from 10 to 3 and is expected to draw hot sauce
Marion County Jurors in the PINK panel have been dismissed until September 29 according to county and Circut Clerk Dawn Moffett. Jurors are to call the night before for instructions. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team was eliminated from the Mid-South Regional Tournament on Thursday, falling to Ada, Oklahoma 12-7 in an early-round elimination game. Lockeroom struggled to recover after Ada scored six runs in
Judge Litty says this photo has misled the public into what is being burned at the quarry. (photo credit: Joey Nault on Facebook) Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty spoke out Thursday on allegations the county has been
The Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners on Wednesday issued letters of reprimand to three Searcy County election officials but declined to decertify them, following several hours of testimony and debate.Board members sanctioned Searcy County Election Commission
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team will look to bounce back Thursday morning as it faces Ada, Oklahoma in Day 2 of the Mid-South Regional Tournament. First pitch is set for 9:30. Mountain Home dropped
Saturday home games versus Sweet 16 teams Tennessee, Kentucky and Auburn highlight Arkansas’ 2026 Southeastern Conference men’s basketball schedule, the league announced today. Midweek designations, tipoff times and television information will be released at a later date.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is urging state regulators to reject steep health insurance premium increases proposed by two major providers. On Wednesday, Centene Corporation and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield filed plans to raise premium rates
Shohei Ohtani homered for his 1,000th career hit and struck out a season-high eight in four innings on the mound, but the St. Louis Cardinals rallied late to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Wednesday. Jordan
The treasurer of a local bowling league has been arrested for stealing $17,115 from the league and then filing a report saying it was stolen from his car. Thirty-five-year-old Timothy Lyle King of Flippin is facing a
Mountain Home Public Schools will hold its annual district-wide open house Thursday from 1 to 7. Students and families will have the opportunity to visit campuses, meet teachers and staff, pick up schedules, and prepare for the
The Norfork School Board met in a special session Monday night and began discussions of adding volleyball as a new sport and added new goals to the contract of superintendent Richard Blevins.Blevins tells KTLO, Classic Hits and
The Mountain Home School Board of Education will meet Thursday evening at 6 in the district’s administration building to consider key items ahead of the new school year including approval of the 2025-26 budget. The early August
The City of Gassville Personnel Committee will meet Thursday at 2:30 at the Gassville Community Center located at 204 South School Street. The only item on the agenda is review and discussion of a proposed cybersecurity policy.
A Yellville man has been arrested on one count of rape and 48 counts of second degree sexual assault involving a minor. Fifty-one-year-old Rickie Ed Heinen was arrested Monday afternoon and released Tuesday evening after posting $75,000
Mountain Home Lockeroom couldn’t keep pace with Columbia, Tennessee, in a 12-2 loss Wednesday at the American Legion Mid-South Regional Tournament. Lockeroom struck first in the top of the first inning when Ryder McClain hit a sacrifice
Arkansas Football Fan Day is set for Saturday, August 16 from 3 until 4:30 inside the Walker Pavilion. This free event will feature an autograph session with the 2025 Arkansas Razorbacks as the team prepares for
Ten Arkansas death row prisoners filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking a judge to block a new state law that authorizes execution by nitrogen gas, which they argue is unconstitutional. Arkansas became the fifth state to permit
Fresh off a state championship win, the Lockeroom American Legion baseball team will open play in the Mid-South Regional tournament this week against Columbia, Tennessee. Lockeroom, representing Arkansas, will face the Tennessee state champion in the first
Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernandez each homered twice and Mookie Betts had three hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers shook off their offensive struggles with a 12-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Muncy,
A rural Mountain Home man with six felony arrests in Arkansas, five misdemeanor arrests in Baxter County and one misdemeanor arrest in Missouri on his record is behind bars again following an arrest for the assault of
For those attending events at the Cotter gymnasium this school year, they will see something that is new and very unique. Most gyms across the country will have their school’s mascot painted on the floor. When Cotter
The Baxter County Quorum Court on Tuesday approved a series of ordinances and resolutions involving land-clearing for Aldi, departmental reimbursements, and board appointments during a 44-minute regular meeting.Justices approved Resolution 2025-19, allocating $16,000 for land-clearing for Aldi
Twin Lakes Playhouse will present a stage production of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë beginning Friday with performances scheduled through Sunday, August 24. Directed by Olivia Wolfe, the production stars Kelsey Yearwood and Pheonix Tilley, with assistant
The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) will hold its next meetings Wednesday at the John Paul Hammerschmidt Conference Center on the South Campus of North Arkansas College, 1515 Pioneer Drive in Harrison. The NWAEDD Executive Committee
The Mountain Home City Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 5 in the council chambers of the Municipal Building at 720 Hickory Street. Items on the agenda include, under old business, the council will consider
Baxter Health is proud to welcome Chesney Skaggs, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Skaggs is a skilled internist joining the First In Service Hospitalists practice group serving at Baxter Health. Dr. Skaggs, an Arkansas native, recently
The Mountain Home Bomber golf teams teed off the 2025 season and finished off the 2 day Calvin and Sissy Czeschin Memorial Tournament on Tuesday. After 36 holes of golf the Bombers were able to come home
On Monday, August 5, 2025, a multi-agency law enforcement response ended a 12-hour standoff with a barricaded suspect on County Road 105 in Stephens. No officers were injured, and the suspect was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
More than 230 Arkansas National Guardsmen and law enforcement officers completed biennial civil disturbance training Saturday at North Little Rock’s Burns Park, according to a press release. Arkansas State Police, North Little Rock, Little Rock, and
The Lockeroom American Legion baseball team departed Tuesday morning for Washington, Missouri, where they will face Columbia, Tennessee, in the opening round of the American Legion Mid-South Regional tournament with first pitch set for 9:30 Wednesday morning.Players,
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked an Arkansas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, just hours before it was set to take effect. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks granted a preliminary injunction
The 2025-26 Mountain Home Bomber athletic season began yesterday with Day 1 of the 2 day Calvin and Sissy Czeschin Memorial Tournament. At the completion of Day 1 the Bombers (+29) are currently 2nd out of 11
Pinch-hitter Yohel Pozo delivered a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals hung on for a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. After Willson Contreras
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith left practice early on Monday because of an apparent lower-body injury. Smith, a 2023 first-round draft pick who has struggled to live up to expectations in his first two seasons in
Pictures requested from the City of Yellville The City of Yellville has filed an injunction against a woman who is living in a storage shed, which is against city code, and a man who is providing electricity
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has appointed Dr. Sandra Massey as interim vice chancellor for academic affairs. Massey, a Jonesboro native and current resident of the Twin Lakes Area, began serving in the role in mid-July. She will
It will be a busy evening for the Baxter County Quorum Court Tuesday night with 13 items of new business on the agenda. Among the items is a resolution to approve $16,000 to aid in the clearing
The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department has announced that Oels Road, also known as County Road 278, will be closed to through traffic for paving on Tuesday. Crews will begin working in the morning at 7
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a full road closure on Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 8 to 5, Wednesday for routine maintenance.Officials said the closure has been coordinated with local emergency and
2025 Bomb Squad at First World Competition this year supported by STG A local nonprofit in Mountain Home is creating light ‘bulb moments’ for local students as they work to connect the dots between traditional studies and
Contestants from across the region competed in the annual Fulton County Fair Pageant, held this past week in Salem. Winners were named in multiple age divisions, from infants to young adults.In the Baby Girl (1-12 months) category,
A man who opened fire at a grocery store in Fordyce last year, killing four people and injuring 11 others, was sentenced Monday to spend the rest of his life in prison. Travis Posey, 45, received
The Yellville City Council will meet Monday evening at 6 at City Hall. Items on the agenda will be mostly procedural with new and old business. A park board meeting will be held immediately following the council
The Arkansas Department of Health has issued a boil water notice for Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority customers on Boat Dock Road and Leta Drive. The notice was issued as a precaution after a water line break caused
AP photo shows exterior of national pharmacy chain CVS. Two new Arkansas laws aimed at improving patient access to prescription drugs take effect Tuesday, following strong support from lawmakers during the 2025 legislative session. Act 52 lifts
Lockeroom crowned state champions July 29 After clenching its first state title since 1997 Coach Lester White is calling on the community to give the American Legion Lockeroom baseball team a proper send off Tuesday morning as
Andrew McGann appears in front of District Judge Terra Stephenson for his bond hearing Friday in Washington County. (AP Photo/ Michael Woods) By ANDREW DEMILLO and SAFIYAH RIDDLE LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) A 28-year-old teacher who
Authorities are searching for a Calico Rock man who fled from law enforcement twice in less than 24 hours. According to the Izard County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Stephen Whaples ran from an Arkansas State Trooper on Dolph
The first interscholastic event for the Mountain Home Bombers 2025-26 school year begins today. The Calvin and Sissy Czeschin Memorial Tournament will get underway at Big Creek Country Club. This is the first season that the opening
The Kings of West Plains claimed the championship at the Battle for the Belt coed softball tournament over the weekend, defeating the Dream Team 23 to 13 in the championship game. The tournament brought together a competitive
A Howell County man who was arrested in Ozark County last fall for attacking a man with a machete causing him to nearly lose his hand has been arrested again, this time on charges of tampering with
Andre Pallante works against Padres batter (AP PHOTO, Gregory Bull) SAN DIEGO (AP) Dylan Cease allowed one hit over five innings, Jake Cronenworth and Ramon Laureano homered and the San Diego Padres beat the St. Louis
Rice signs autographs at NFL training Camp (Charlie Riedel/ AP Photo) ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has “completely changed” after causing a chain-reaction crash last year on a Dallas highway
Authorities are investigating after human remains were found at the scene of a residential fire in the Oakland area of Marion County. Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence on Marion County
Tommy Knight has announced his bid for reelection to the Mountain Home Public School Board, Position 2.A lifelong resident of Mountain Home and a 1973 graduate of Mountain Home High School, Knight said he would be honored
A Baxter County man has been accused of violating Arkansas’s Fraudulent Insurance Acts following an investigation into false roofing repair claims submitted to his insurance provider. According to a sworn affidavit filed by the Arkansas Insurance Department’s
Arkansas State University Mountain Home is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and is now enrolling students for the Fall 2025 semester, with expanded opportunities available. Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement Christy Keirn visited the KTLO, Classic
The Corp kept up efforts all month letting water out of area lakes after heavy spring rains Besides one record breaking rainfall day the month of July ended lower for precipitation compared to the past three years
The Norfork School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday at 5 in the board room of the district’s administration building located at 44 Fireball Lane. The agenda includes consideration of updates to the
Marion County Jurors on the pink panel do not need to report for duty Monday morning according to Marion County Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet. Jurors are to report at the Marion County Courthouse Tuesday morning at 9.
Masyn Winn hit a tiebreaking two-run double, and the St. Louis Cardinals stopped San Diego’s six-game win streak with an 8-5 victory over the Padres on Saturday night. St. Louis had lost four in a row. The
Expectations are through the roof for the Bomber Cross Country team this season, and they wouldn’t want it any other way. Under the direction of Wil Norris, a Bomber Cross Country legend in his own right, the
A Baxter County man was taken into custody without injury Saturday night after allegedly threatening to shoot a man living on his property and then engaging in a tense standoff with deputies while armed with a handgun.
A Mountain Home man was injured Friday afternoon when his e-bike struck the side of a truck pulling out of a parking lot along Main Street. Twenty-one-year-old Emanuel Fuentes was transported to Baxter Health by ambulance following
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is inviting Arkansans to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month this August with special deals and events at two of its shooting ranges: the Fiocchi Shooting Sports Complex in Mayflower and the
Mountain Home firefighters kept a fire from causing major damage to a house Saturday afternoon with quick work. An exterior fire at the house located at 459 Pioneer Trail Drive northeast of Mountain Home, caused only minimal
Two Twin Lakes area athletes represented Arkansas at the 2025 National Senior Games in Des Moines, Iowa, bringing home honors and showcasing the strength of local competitors on the national stage. Mary Jo Augustine-Traver delivered a standout
Republican State Representative Stetson Painter recently announced his bid for reelection to a third term in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Painter has been serving his second term in the House as representative for citizens in Baxter
Two new federal court lawsuits were filed this month by individuals based on alleged conditions they encountered as inmates at the Baxter County Detention Center.31-year-old Carl Jones filed his suit July 7 followed by 35-year-old Bradley Hanes
The Mountain Home Bomber Golf team, under the leadership of newly named Head Coach Brad Morris, has high hopes on the links this fall. The Bomber Golf team will be the first team to open their season
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team claimed the Arkansas AAA State Championship on Tuesday, capping off a dominant tournament run with an 11 to 8 win over Fort Smith in the title game. The championship
The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the School of New Hope in Yellville to support its ongoing mission of serving individuals with developmental disabilities in Marion County and surrounding areas. The funds will be
The Junior Auxiliary of Mountain Home will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 9, from 10 to 2 at the First Baptist Church CLC Building. The event is free for all K12 students in Baxter
The Mountain Home High School Class of 1965 will celebrate its 60th reunion during homecoming weekend, October 10-11, with a series of casual gatherings and events aimed at reconnecting old friends. Class historian Jackie Edmonds said the
The Bull Shoals City Council appointed Jonathan J. Babb as the city’s new police chief Thursday night during a meeting that covered a wide range of city business. Babb’s appointment was made official with the passage
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will travel to Israel and the United Arab Emirates on a trade mission next week, she announced in a Thursday morning news release. Sanders’ goal in Israel, a country she has visited
DPS Secretary Mike Hagar discusses the arrest of Andrew James McGann (Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing two people at Devil’s Den State Park over the weekend, officials
Nearly six years ago, when the Kansas City Chiefs were just beginning their rise to prominence, Chris Jones tweaked a muscle in practice bad enough that coach Andy Reid made the difficult decision to hold him
The Battle for the Belt, a co-ed softball tournament, will take place on August 2 at Clysta Willett Park in Mountain Home. Hosted by All American Sports Club, the tournament is limited to 10 teams and
The Bomber Tennis teams will hit the court to open the season in just over 2 weeks, and Head Coach Skyler King is excited about the veteran/youthful mix the boys and girls teams will return. Coach
Arkansas State senior running back Ja’Quez Cross was named among 46 candidates for the 2025 Paul Hornung Award. The Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, is now in its 16th season and is annually presented
A Paragould man arrested in Puerto Rico last week on a failure to appear warrant on child pornography charges has a criminal history in Baxter County as well. Forty-two-year-old Jonathan Enoch Bricker was arrested at the San
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has announced the lineup for the 14th season of its Performing Arts Series, set to begin Sept. 13 with a performance by Resurrection: A Journey Tribute, a nationally recognized band. The series, which
In a brief meeting Thursday evening the Mountain Home Public School Board met in executive session covering personnel matters. Most of the agenda covered resignations, hirings and transfers within the Special Education Department across multiple campuses. Follow
Arkansas will hold its annual sales tax holiday this weekend, allowing shoppers to purchase certain items tax-free in preparation for the upcoming school year. The tax exemption begins at 12:01 on Saturday morning and ends at 11:59
Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey will host a public “Drop-In With Dewey” event on Friday at the district’s administrative office. Dewey will be available to meet with parents, staff, and community members from 9 to
Arkansas dove hunters will have twice as many opportunities as last year to hunt on private land through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s permit-based field program for the 2024-25 season. The AGFC announced that six private
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to change their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card PINs immediately, following a rise in scam activity targeting recipients’ accounts.
New laws addressing human trafficking that Arkansas legislators approved this spring become effective next week. Sen. Joshua Bryant, R-Rogers, who sponsored six of the laws approved during the 2025 legislative session, told a committee in March
The St. Louis Cardinals have traded two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Helsley to the New York Mets in exchange for three minor league prospects, the team announced Wednesday. The Cardinals acquired infielder Jesus Baez and right-handed pitchers
The St. Louis Cardinals have traded two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Helsley to the New York Mets in exchange for three minor league prospects, the team announced Wednesday. The Cardinals acquired infielder Jesus Baez and right-handed pitchers
The Bull Shoals City Council is set to meet Thursday evening with a full agenda that includes discussion of short-term rental regulations, utility deposit changes, and the appointment of a new police chief. There will be a
Cardinals fans will once again have the rare chance to step into the batter’s box at Busch Stadium as the team brings back its ‘Fans at Bat’ experience this summer.The unique opportunity allows up to 20 participants
Arkansas redshirt senior linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. has been named to the watch list for the 2025 Butkus Award, The Butkus Foundation announced Wednesday. The Butkus Award, now in its 41st season, is given annually to the
A Marion County man with 18 previous arrests is behind bars again after allegedly assaulting his wife. Forty-three-year-old Joshua Dustin Monistere of Bull Shoals was arrested July 20 following the incident. According to the probable cause affidavit
After five days of searching Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) announced Wednesday evening that an arrest had been made in connection to a double homicide that occurred Saturday at Devil’s Den State Park. James
Ten-10 Training Speed Lab and Ten-10 Training will host a mini-basketball clinic on Friday, August 9, from 10 to noon at Yellville-Summit High School. The clinic will focus on basketball speed, advanced scoring, and finishing techniques. The
With the Mountain Home Bomber golf season quickly approaching the team is having a fundraiser that will help fans watch home matches in comfort. For $250 you can reserve a golf cart for the teams’ home matches
An arrest has been made after a California man scammed a Baxter County woman out of $71,000. The man, 31-year-old Wenyan Song of West Covina, California, is also charged for scamming a victim in Carroll County out
Ernest (EJ) Adkins has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Gassville.A lifelong resident of the Twin Lakes area, Adkins is a U.S. Navy veteran, a graduate of Yellville-Summit High School, and a single father of two.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a full road closure on Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 8 to 5, August 4 through August 6 for routine maintenance.Officials said the closure has been coordinated
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special session Thursday at 5:30 in the district’s administration building. According to the agenda, the board will enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. No action
The City of Gassville Water and Wastewater Committee will meet Thursday at 10 in the Community Center located at 204 S. School St. Agenda items include discussion of water tank maintenance and sewer lift station maintenance fees.
The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired minor league first basemen Blaze Jordan from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for left-handed pitcher Steven Matz the club announced Wednesday. Jordan, 22, was the Red Sox 3rd round (89th
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has named Danielle Frencl as its Student of the Month for July 2025.Frencl, a student and staff member at Arkansas State UniversityMountain Home, was recognized for her dedication and perseverance in
The Yellville-Summit School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday at 5:30 at the district’s administrative building.According to the agenda, the board will call the meeting to order and establish a quorum before entering executive session to
The Carthage Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at 9:50 PM on 7/17/2025. Adrienna Drew Bussey, is a white, female, age 17, height 5′ 1″, 160 lbs, brown
Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, have arrested two Lexa residents in connection with an ongoing investigation into the sexual abuse of a juvenile female. The arrests
A sex offender registered with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Thursday after deputies served a search warrant at a residence on Baxter CR 30. The Sheriff’s Office reported they had information to believe that firearms
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has named Max, an 18-month-old male shepherd mix, as this week’s Shelter Pet of the Week. Max was found on July 27 on 1800 block of Arbor Court in Mountain Home. He’s
If data is the new gold, city leaders in Little Rock and Conway have grabbed their metaphorical picks and pans to join the gold rush, competing – apparently with each other – to land a $1
Baxter Health leadership has notified employees of growing financial pressures stemming from lower-than-expected patient volumes and continued inflation in operating costs.The update follows a 13-month stretch of positive operating margins that came to an end earlier this
The legendary Darren McFadden’s No. 5 jersey will become the first Arkansas Razorback to have his jersey number honored beginning this season. A jersey patch emblazoned with his initials and signature silhouette will be worn on
The City of Mountain Home announced Tuesday the traffic lights at 8th Street and Highway 62B are going to be removed to help with traffic flow through the city. The lights will be removed in 90 days.
After 28 years of trying and 28 years of frustration, Lester White’s Lockeroom squad won the 2025 American Legion AAA state finals, the teams first since 1997, with a wild 11-8 victory over the Sportsman of Fort
A man who stole a pickup truck in Sharp County in 2021, drove it to Mountain Home and tried unsuccessfully to use credit cards that were in the truck in Walmart to purchase items has been arrested.
Three members of the 2024-25 Arkansas State men’s golf team were named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), the organization announced Tuesday.Jake Lile, Jack Maxey and Milan Reed earned the academic
A homicide investigation is underway in Searcy County after a woman was found shot to death last Tuesday, July 22. Sheriff Kenny Cassell says the victim, 69-year-old Mona Sloop, who lived alone on Shady Grove Road, about
Arkansas taxpayers affected by this spring’s natural disasters have been granted additional time to file their state income tax returns, the state Department of Finance and Administration announced Tuesday. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders previously issued Executive Orders
Graham Pauley hit his first home run for the Marlins, Sandy Alcantara pitched five scoreless innings and Miami beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 on Tuesday night. Alcantara (6-9) gave up three hits with three walks, struck
The Baxter County Library is inviting the public to a unique fundraising event by transforming its book stacks into a full 18-hole mini golf course for one day only on Thursday. The family-friendly event will run from
Discount grocery retailer Aldi is officially coming to Mountain Home, with plans to build its first local store on the site of the former El Chico restaurant. The long-rumored development was confirmed this week, marking a significant
Arkansas State Police (ASP) investigators have released a new photo to accompany a previously-released composite sketch of a man they are seeking to identify for questioning in connection with the double homicide that occurred on Saturday, July
A federal judge blocked Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation law regulating pharmacy benefit managers, stating in Monday’s order that it “likely violates” the U.S. Constitution’s commerce clause and is “likely preempted” by a veterans’ health care program. Act 624
Arkansas redshirt senior quarterback Taylen Green was one of 80 players selected to the initial watch list for the 89th Maxwell Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday. The Maxwell Award has been presented to the
The Mountain Home and Twin Lakes area are under a heat advisory this week as temperatures rise into the upper 90s, with heat index values exceeding 105 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory,
Arkansas State Police have released a composite sketch of a man seen at Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday, July 26, as part of an ongoing investigation into the deaths of a Prairie Grove couple. Clinton
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team will take on Fort Smith in the AAA State Championship Tuesday at Bryant High School. First pitch is set for 5:30. Tune-in to Classic Hits 101.7 to listen to
Andre Pallante allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins 7-1 on Monday night. Pallante (6-7) retired the first 10 batters before walking Jesús Sánchez in the fourth. Graham
Three of the four people charged in the murder of then 35-year-old Cody Stradford are on the August 11 Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division docket.It is the most recent of numerous appearances made by the four defendants
A domestic disturbance call in Baxter County on Friday, July 11, ended in the arrest of a woman accused of assaulting her husband and puncturing a vehicle tire with a knife. The incident occurred around 3:30 at
The Arkansas State Athletics Department has announced its current slate of football themes, sponsors and promotional giveaway items for the 2025 Red Wolves’ football season at Centennial Bank Stadium. For the third-consecutive year, and just the third
The Mountain Home Parks & Recreation Department will host a free Lifeguard Challenge event this August to help individuals prepare for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course. Participants will have the opportunity to complete two required
The City of Mountain Home reported an increase in sales tax collections for the month, which reflect the sales in May, with several categories seeing year-over-year growth.The city’s general sales tax collections totaled $627,999.72 for the month,
The Baxter County Economic Development Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday at 3. The meeting will take place in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda includes a presentation on an
The Marion County Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday at 5:30. The meeting will be held at the Marion County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The FBI’s Little Rock Field Office is assisting the United States Marshals Service and the Conway Police Department with the search for Kemarie Tyrone Johnson. Johnson is wanted for his alleged involvement in the 5th Avenue mass
A Rosston man is in custody following a July 22 incident that involved a shooting, a high-speed pursuit, and an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement, according to the Arkansas State Police (ASP) and the Nevada
Ann Cornwell has been the soundtrack of the Arkansas Senate for decades. Standing behind a lectern in the well, Cornwell has read thousands of bills, resolutions and governors letters and recited senators names as they cast
A man and woman were killed Saturday while hiking with their two young daughters at Devil’s Den State Park in Washington County, according to Arkansas State Police. The victims, identified as Clinton David Brink, 43, and
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team keeps on rolling as they were triumphant over the Bryant Black Sox 4-2 on Sunday in the AAA State tournament. Bryant was the first to get on the board
Even with basketball season being just over 4 months away, the Lady Bombers have been eager to run it back and try to build on their 3rd final four appearance in the last 10 years. The Lady
Manny Machado went 4 for 5 with two doubles and three RBIs one day after twice being hit by pitches, and the San Diego Padres breezed to a 9-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday
Forty-seven-year-old Nicholas Speak pled guilty to drug charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday (July 21). He was put on probation for 10 years. One factor that kept him out of prison
Photo courtesy of the Theodosia Area Volunteer Fire Department. A woman from southeast Missouri was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Ozark County Thursday afternoon. The woman from Chaffee, whose name was not released as per the
The Baxter County Health Unit will host an open house at its new facility Tuesday afternoon from 1 until 4. The event will take place at the unit’s recently relocated offices at 850 Buttercup Drive in Mountain
Baxter Health has announced the addition of Dr. Shawn Anderson to the emergency department at Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital. Anderson, an emergency medicine physician with nearly 20 years of experience, most recently served as Medical Director
Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize announced she will seek re-election as a Republican when the filing period opens in November. Mize, first elected in 2012, is currently serving her 13th year in office. Her professional background includes
The Baxter County Planning Board will hold a meeting on Monday at 11 in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda are a discussion with Consolidated Land Service regarding a
With just under a month remaining until Cross Country, Golf, Football, and all fall sports kickoff, one thing remains a big obstacle in the preseason training for these outdoor sports: The Sun. In 2019 the Arkansas Activities
Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom built a five-run lead in the third inning and held off a late rally from Conway to secure a 5-3 win Saturday in baseball action. Lockeroom capitalized in the top of the
San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado, left, is held back by St. Louis Cardinal’s Willson Contreras (40) after being hit by a pitch as home plate umpire Lance Barrett, right, watches during the ninth inning of a baseball
A woman listing a Norfork address appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (July 21) where she pled guilty to a number of drug-related charges. Forty-year-old Ashley Garris was sentenced to six years in prison. According
A Taney County woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash just east of Bakersfield Thursday afternoon. The 80-year-old Forsyth woman, who was not identified by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as per their policy, was pronounced dead
This week KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News had the opportunity to speak with Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester, who provided an overview of his office’s responsibilities, priorities and recent accomplishments. During an interview, Jester
Sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home showed increases in the latest report from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, which reflects local spending during the month of May. According to
With triple-digit heat indexes becoming more common, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is reminding boaters and anglers to take precautions before heading out on the water this summer. Whether fishing or simply relaxing on the lake,
As John David “JD” Neeley wrapped up his seven-year tenure with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, he described his time as like “jumping on a moving train” – one that kept rolling long after he stepped
Arkansas State Police are investigating a double homicide after a man and woman were found dead on a walking trail at Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday afternoon. Authorities responded to the scene around 2:40 and discovered
Heber Springs couple is facing criminal charges after authorities discovered 28 neglected dogs and three deceased animals at their residence. 63-year-old Robert Kernes and 60-year-old Sharon Kernes were taken into custody Friday morning after law enforcement officers,
Arkansas’ senior U.S. senator has reintroduced bipartisan legislation with the goal of creating more medical residency slots nationwide and retaining the doctors that train in those positions. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act would lift the federal
Finley Chafin drove in four runs on two hits to lead Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom to a 12-1 win over Sheridan in baseball action Friday at Bryant High School. Chafin delivered a two-run triple in the
St. Louis Cardinals’ Masyn Winn watches his two-run double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Friday, July 25, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Masyn Winn drove in two
With the summer winding down the final event for the Bomber Basketball teams’ summer schedule is its annual summer league that combines the Bombers of today, alumni, and coaches into multiple teams that compete over two weeks
Since 2013, Leigh Goldsworth Blackmon of Yellville has picked up criminal charges in both Baxter and Marion Counties. The 33-year-old Blackmon appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (July 21) for a hearing to determine if
A Boone County woman has been arrested after a deputy discovered dogs at her residence had gone nearly two weeks without water and one of them had already died, and children at the home had direct access
The City of Mountain Home will launch its 2025 Hickory Park Concert Series on Saturday with a performance by The Square Piano, a dueling piano act known for high-energy shows and audience participation. The free concert will
The Mountain Home High School Navy Junior ROTC program will host its annual Cadet Leadership Training Week from July 28 to Aug. 1, offering a series of drills, competitions and leadership development opportunities for incoming and returning
The Norfork Fire Department will host its Summer Sizzle community event on Saturday from 2 to 7 at Station 1. The event will feature firehouse and apparatus tours, a gun raffle, games, snow cones, and a “Dunk
Amber Knowles has announced her candidacy for Marion County Treasurer in the March 2026 Republican primary. Knowles, a lifetime Marion County resident, currently serves as Deputy Treasurer. She said she plans to bring increased transparency and operational
Mountain Home Public Schools are preparing for the start of a new academic year, with administrators releasing a video this week outlining key dates and information for families. -All school buildings will host an open house on
Two ballot question committees on Thursday asked the court to block six Arkansas laws regulating direct democracy, one day after a federal judge granted them permission to intervene in an existing lawsuit. The original suit, brought
Credit: James Moore A Mountain Home man, whose name has not been released, was injured while refueling a lawn mower in a shop building at his residence west of Mountain Home Thursday night. According to information from
Jurors in Group Y have been instructed to report for jury duty at 9 on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Baxter County Court Complex, located at 301 East 6th Street in Mountain Home. Jurors are asked
Northwest Arkansas residents gathered outside the El Salvador Consulate in Springdale Thursday to highlight hundreds of immigrants deported to a Central American prison without due process. More than two dozen people attended the event, which was
Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras hit three-run homers in the second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series. Willson had with four
The Bomber Football team took part in the 2025 Big Miller Media Days in Little Rock on Thursday. Head Coach Steve Ary was joined at the podium by Senior Quarterback Brantlee Phillips and Senior Running Back Barrett
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team is set to take on Sheridan at 8 Friday evening in the opening round of the AAA American Legion State Tournament. The game will be played at Bryant High
A Gassville woman accused of the theft of property from vehicles parked at a Mountain Home apartment complex in early May pled guilty to the charges against her during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division
A Mountain Home man has died from injuries he sustained in a three-vehicle accident in Baxter County earlier this month. The victim, 87-year-old Benjamin P. Lohmeyer, died at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield.He was one of
Serenity, Inc. will host the Taste Of The Twin Lakes fundraising event that showcases local restaurants offering specialty food items for ticket holders. Nicole Breakbill, Director at Serenity, Inc. spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot
The Junior Auxiliary of Mountain Home will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 9, from 10 to 2 at the First Baptist Church CLC Building. The event is free for all K12 students in Baxter
The Old Mill Tavern will host a Bike Night event on Saturday from 6 to 9.The event is organized in partnership with the Wolfhounds Motorcycle Club. According to organizers, 100% of the proceeds will go toward assisting
Shari Sharp has announced her candidacy for Marion County Collector, citing her background in financial management and a desire to serve the public.Sharp currently serves as Chief Deputy Collector and has worked in the Collector’s Office since
A member of the Arkansas Board of Corrections challenged legislators about the need for a new 3,000-bed prison and offered less expensive alternatives on Monday. The corrections board “is acutely aware” of the need for a
A federal judge said Wednesday that he will decide “fairly soon” whether to block Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation law regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Act 624 of 2025 bans pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from holding a permit to
Tanner Gordon pitched six scoreless innings and Ezequiel Tovar hit a home run to help the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 on Wednesday and win back-to-back series for the first time since Sept. 13-18,
A Mountain Home woman who faces drug charges in two open criminal cases was declared a fugitive after failing to appear during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (July 21). Failure to appear in
A rural Mountain Home man has been arrested after his mother found a pipe bomb filled with components he built. Nineteen-year-old Gavin Daniel Ogle is being held in the Baxter County Detention Center following an investigation by
Local officials are urging residents, especially seniors, to be on high alert as scam activity increases across the region. The warning follows a rise in reports of fraud attempts involving fake billing, phony tech support, impersonation of
An 11-year-old angler from Midway has earned a place in the Arkansas state fishing records after reeling in a white sucker near Bull Shoals Dam the first recognized catch of its kind in the state. Daniel
Danfoss, a global leader in engineering solutions, is celebrating 50 years of operation at its Mountain Home facility this month.Established in 1974, the Mountain Home plant has grown into one of the company’s key North American manufacturing
The Cotter City Council will hold its regular meeting on today at 6:00 in the Cotter City Council Chambers.Agenda items include: – Discussion and action on clean-up and removal of the house and improvements located at 427
Cyndi Mueller of Yellville has announced her candidacy for Marion County Treasurer in the March 2026 Republican primary.Mueller currently serves as Chief Deputy Treasurer for Baxter County and previously held the position of Deputy Treasurer in Marion
Bomber Football is set to travel to Little Rock on Thursday for the 2025 edition of the Big Miller Media Days. Over 100+ football and volleyball teams from across Arkansas will have participated in the four-day event
Arkansas will be on the hook for millions of dollars in additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding starting in October 2026 as a result of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act. The act, which extended a
The Arkansas softball program will be well represented when all three Razorbacks in the AUSL will square off in the inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League Championship Series on July 26-28 at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Danielle
Ryan McMahon hit a three-run home run, Bradley Blalock allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Tuesday night. Blalock (1-2) earned the win, giving up
Two Baxter County residents charged with keeping a 15-year-old male described as “low functioning” locked in a dark bathroom, naked and unfed for days were expected to plead guilty to the charges against them during a session
A Fulton County woman received minor injuries and is facing four charges following a single-vehicle accident Friday evening in Ozark County. Sixty-two-year-old Debra K. Bryant of Gepp was taken to Baxter Health by ambulance for treatment of
A Mountain Home man has been named the Arkansas Game Warden of the Year. David Foret, who is assigned to Baxter County, was officially awarded the Arkansas Game & Fish Commissions 2025 Sgt. Monty Carmikle Arkansas Game
Arkansas State University – Mountain Home invites the public to attend an open house at the Workforce Development Center/Technical Campus on Thursday from 5 to 7 at the Dr. Robin L. Myers Technical Education Campus, located at
The Norfork School Board had a busy session Monday evening during which the implemented their plan to comply with a new state law and they voted to continue with free meals for the upcoming school year.The new
The Mountain Home Fire Department celebrated the retirement of Captain Steve Nearn on Friday, recognizing more than 30 years of service to the department and the community. Captain Nearn began his career with the department as a
The Baxter County Economic Development Committee will meet on Wednesday at 8:30 in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Baxter County Courthouse.The agenda is a discussion on Economic Development matters. The public is invited to attend.
The Baxter County Personnel Committee will hold a meeting at 9:30 on Wednesday morning in the third-floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Agenda items include discussion of part-time assistance for the Veterans Service Office and
The Viola School Board will hold a work session on Wednesday at 11:30 in the school cafeteria. During the session, board members and community attendees will observe a demonstration by School Eats, the district’s food service management
The Arkansas State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, in coordination with the Van Buren Police Department (VBPD), Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations, has arrested a Van Buren police officer, charging
Two men were arrested in connection with the burglary of a Hardy office where Native American artifacts and sports memorabilia were stolen and an attempt was made to set the building on fire, authorities said. The
