Something new is on the horizon at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center as they begin their new Fishing Camp program. Starting Tuesday morning, the camp will take place from 9 to 2 everyday through Thursday.
In May, 17 bulding permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. Four commercial sign permits were issued. The first went to North Arkansas Dental Group located
Hunters looking for a place to hunt white-tailed deer this fall in Arkansas, have the opportunity to apply for one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions (AGFC) permit-based deer hunts on a wildlife management area (WMA)
Registration is now open for the Fall youth soccer and volleyball season at Mountain Home Parks and Recreation, with updated pricing and important changes to note for players, parents, and coaches. For soccer this years registration fees
The Mountain Home Hurricane swim team finished second behind Harrison in a tri-meet held Saturday at the new Harrison aquatic center. Pocahontas placed third. As the first competitive event held at the facility, all first-place finishes established
Mountain Home Lockeroom capped off the College of the Ozarks American Legion baseball tournament with a 5-1 record, including a dominant 19-4 win over Bartlesville and a 14-7 loss to Willard on Saturday. In the win over
Zach Root and Gabe Gaeckle twirled a combined two-hitter to lift Arkansas (47-13) to a 4-3 win against Tennessee (46-18) Saturday at Baum-Walker Stadium in game one of the NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional. With their super regional-opening
St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado hits a walk-off single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game Saturday, June 7, 202025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ST. LOUIS (AP – Nolan Arenado delivered a
The Gassville in the Park event scheduled for today will have a delayed start due to inclement weather. According to Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim the parade will now start at noon. Listen: click to download audio Along
A three-judge federal court panel on Friday dismissed with prejudice a case challenging Arkansas’ congressional district map. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas by a group of voters
Liquid from the leaking oil well pools around trees in Ouachita County. (Obtained from AOGC filing) Arkansas oil and gas regulators are working to replug a century-old oil well in Ouachita County that began leaking in May,
Arkansas (46-13) will square off against Tennessee (46-17) on June 7-9 at Baum-Walker Stadium in the NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional. First pitch in the super regional opener between the Razorbacks and Volunteers is scheduled for Saturday at
A medical condition led to a car crashing into a business in Mountain Home Thursday afternoon. The accident happened at Holly’s Jewelry and left the driver with minor injuries. No one inside the building was injured. Seventy-three-year
The woman injured when deputies shot her after she shot at them last month in Douglas County has been released from the hospital and returned to Douglas County to face multiple charges for the incident. Fifty-eight-year-old Susan
A 42-year-old Mountain Home man charged with three counts of sexual indecency with a child appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (June 2). Andrew Britt pled guilty to the charges against him and
Celebrating 25 years of support for patients, the Peitz Cancer Support House is planning to mark the anniversary Saturday morning starting at 11 on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home by the fountain.Coordinator Melissa Hudson shares the ongoing
(AP Photo/Joe Puetz) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Pedro Pagés hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray pitched into the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 Friday night in a game that
The 24th annual ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH) Charity Golf Classic sponsored by Yelcot is coming up this weekend at Big Creek Golf and Country Club Saturday and Sunday. The three person scramble will allow players a chance at
Many businesses on Main Street will be holding special events and deals for First Saturday, including Knowles True Value Hardware having 10% off everything except mowers, Linley’s Country Store will also have 10% off storewide, An outdoor
Photo credit: Arkansas Dept. of Corrections The man who escaped from the from the Arkansas Department of Corrections North Central Unit at Calico Rock nearly two weeks ago, Grant Matthew Hardin, was captured Friday afternoon around 3:45
The search for escaped prisoner Grant Mathew Hardin is over. The man who escaped from the Arkansas Department of Corrections North Central Unit at Calico Rock May 25 ended Friday afternoon when he was captured just over
A boil order has been issued for a portion of the Fifty Six Waterworks in Stone County. The boil order is for customers in Home Grove. The order was issued by the Arkansas Department of health Friday
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders emerges from the cabin of a Falcon 8X jet on Dec. 12, 2023, that was used as backdrop for an announcement by Dassault Falcon Jet CEO Thierry Betbeze that the French company would
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. – The Arkansas Human Trafficking Council, in partnership with other agencies, conducted a coordinated victim recovery operation in West Memphis on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Partner agencies included Arkansas State Police’s (ASP) Company A
A lawsuit over who has the ultimate authority over the state prison system gained renewed life Thursday with the dismissal of a state appeal of a lower court preliminary injunction. The Arkansas Board of Corrections filed a
MORRISON BLUFF, Ark. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating a fatal multi-vehicle collision that occurred Friday, May 30, 2025, around 11:15 p.m. on State Highway 109 at the Morrison Bluff Bridge in Logan County. An ASP
Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton says he understands the public’s frustration as roadblocks and law enforcement activity continue in the search for escaped inmate Grant Hardin in a Facebook post Thursday evening. Hardin escaped May 25 from
The Hurricane swim team’s normal practice time for 7:30 to 9:30 Friday has been cancelled for this week. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Day one of the College of the Ozarks baseball tournament at Branson ended with two wins for the Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom. In the opening game Ryder McClain collected four hits in four at bats, as
The Mountain Home Track and Field team secured it’s 2nd consecutive state title this spring and one of its most integral parts will continue his career at the division one level. Eli Jones excelled in throwing the
AP PHOTO/ SCOTT KANE The St. Louis Cardinals earned a walk-off win in game one but couldn’t carry the momentum into the nightcap, falling 7-5 to the Kansas City Royals in a split doubleheader Thursday. In the
A former employee of the Izard County Sheriff’s Office, who won a statewide award last fall for his work as a peer specialist, was arrested recently for sexual solicitation. Fifty-two-year-old Joshua Lee Ramsey of Batesville was fired
A Mountain Home man was back in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday to face charges in his open cases and the revocation of his probation in another case. Thirty-eight-year-old Jeffery Racaniello, Jr., pled guilty and was sentenced
The Mountain Home City Council needed just 12 minutes to deal with a light agenda Thursday evening, approving four items. Two of the items had to do with real estate. The council approved an ordinance to amend
With the new Baxter County Health Department nearing completion, Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty is setting his sights on developing another site to house county government offices. The plan is to see the development of a multi
The Arkansas State University (ASU) system recently announced new budgets and tuitions for the colleges it oversees for the upcoming school year on Thursday. ASU-Mountain Home was announced to have a 1.8 percent increase in its operating
The 21st annual Gassville in the Park festival will be held at the Gassville City Park on Saturday. There will be a parade, followed by a car show, live music, and around 100 local vendors. Gassville Mayor,
With many premier fishing locations, the Twin Lakes Area may experience an influx of new fishermen trying their hand at getting a big catch during the annual Free Fishing Weekend. Free Fishing Weekend is a statewide event
The Norfork School Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday evening at 5 in the cafeteria. The agenda includes the Board considering a Superintendent applicant as well as reviewing model board policies. WebReadyTM Powered by
A minor earthquake was reported in northeastern Marion County, near where the Marion, Baxter and Ozark County lines intersect in the early morning hours Thursday morning. The earthquake occurred at 2:48 and was recorded 4.1 miles east, southeast
Surrounded by park supporters, community members and equestrian enthusiasts, Arkansas State Parks dedicated the renovated and improved Horse Campground at Devil’s Den State Park. The updated Horse Campground is part of Arkansas State Parks’ broader effort to
Rep. Lee Johnson (left), R-Greenwood, an emergency medicine physician and the Joint Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee’s House chair, asks Department of Human Services officials a question about presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women on Wednesday,
The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission hears testimony during last week’s hearing on the Standard Lithium-Equinor lithium royalty. (Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) A second company hoping to extract lithium in South Arkansas applied for a lithium royalty just
DEQ Director Bailey Taylor (left) and the division’s chief legal counsel, Kesia Morrison, address the Joint Public Health Committee on June 4, 2025. (Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) The Joint Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on Wednesday reviewed
The game between the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals scheduled for Wednesday night was postponed by rain and a doubleheader is scheduled for Thursday. The Royals won the series opener in St. Louis 10-7 on
The Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom baseball team will head to Branson Thursday for the opening day of the College of the Ozarks Tournament. 7-1 Lockeroom begins the three day tournament by facing Sedalia Thursday at 2.
Flippin High School golfer Hudson Lindsey earned a spot in one of the worlds most prestigious junior golf tournaments after a clutch performance Monday. Lindsey, who will enter his senior season this fall, competed in a regional
Mayor Adams addresses the crowd at the remodeled courts The remodeled tennis courts at Cooper Park in Mountain Home officially opened Tuesday with over 60 students, golf professionals and city staff in attendance. Mayor Hillary Adams spoke
In what was originally scheduled to be a double header with Bakersfield, the Mountain Home American Legion MacLeod baseball team saw a loss at home in a game shortened by rain. The game went six innings at
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is hoping cell phone date can help in locating Grant Matthew Hardin, the man who escaped from the Arkansas Department of Corrections North Central Unit at Calico Rock May 25. The ASP
A man who admitted being distracted by changing the music selection on his cellphone when he crossed the centerline, struck another vehicle killing its driver and seriously injuring a passenger pled guilty to reduced charges during a
On Monday, the U.S. Senate began debate on a budget proposal which, if passed, would see cuts to the SNAP benefits program. Jeff Quick, CEO of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, spoke with KTLO News
A grant which will help the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas continue its lifesaving efforts while also allowing low-income pet owners receive needed services was recently awarded. Carolyn Carter, Shelter Manager at the Humane Society of
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The agenda includes a second reading of an ordinance to change an area zoned as
Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) Special Agents have arrested Christopher Shane Sade Jr., 22, of Benton on five felony counts related to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). This arrest follows an
An opportunity for area students to learn or sharpen their skills on the gridiron will take place next week at Bomber Stadium. The annual Mallett Family Foundation kids camp will take place on Tuesday, June 10th, from
After a slew of legislation, the State of Arkansas now ranks #1 in the nation for election integrity according to the Heritage Foundation’s Election Integrity Scorecard. At the beginning of the year, Arkansas ranked #8 in the
The Arkansas Department of Health has lifted two boil water orders Wednesday afternoon, one affecting Baxter County and the other Marion County. For Baxter County, the boil order for the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority affecting customers on
The Norfork City Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday evening at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. The agenda includes discussion of the water/sewer rate study and rate increases, as well as the Sewer Sand Project Grant.
The Baxter County Quorum Court approved a $50,000 economic development fund in Tuesday night’s meeting. County Judge Kevin Litty, spoke with KTLO News to discuss the parameters of the fund. Judge Litty acknowledges some of the concerns
CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – An Air Force officer with more than 25 years of service will take command of the Arkansas Air National Guard in a ceremony on Little Rock Air Force
Local historian and co-host of KTLO’s Retracing Our Roots, Vincent Anderson was named Baxter County’s official historian through proclamation at Tuesday evening’s Quorum Court meeting. A common fixture at community events area wide, Anderson can be seen
On June 3, 2025, around 11 a.m., two Arkansas State Troopers were conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 430 northbound near the 6A exit when their patrol car was struck by a passing vehicle. Both Troopers were
With over a week now passed since the escape of Grant Hardin from the North Central Unit at Calico Rock the Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC) has released a new headshot and announced an increase in the
A Mountain Home man who received a seven-year prison sentence in 2017 for having sex with a close female relative is in the process of being charged with violations of registered sex offender reporting requirements in two
In a meeting that lasted nearly an hour, the Baxter County Quorum Court approved a handful of ordinances, mostly relating to fund appropriations including $50,000 to support economic development. The funding passed with one dissenting vote from
A teacher in the Izard County School District has won a national award. Courtney Selph recently learned she is the national recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for 2022. She was
With a passion for patient-centered care and over 15 years of healthcare expertise, Amanda Stricklin, APRN, is the newest addition to the Baxter Health Gastroenterology Clinic. She is joining the practice of Dr. Bodunrin Badejo, Dr. William
The Norfork School Board of Education will meet Wednesday evening at 5 in the cafeteria. The agenda will include multiple executive sessions for personnel and Q&A sessions with the only remaining candidate, interim superintendent Richard Blevins. As
The deadline to submit entries for the Fulton County Fair Pageants and the Youth Talent Contest is less than a month away. All entries with entry fee must be in by July 1. The events are scheduled
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) is charging ahead in 2025 with new initiatives and national recognition, according to Executive Director Clint O’Neal in a recent interview discussing the agency’s latest developments. O’Neal highlighted the launch of
Mountain Home American Legion MacLeod will be home to face Bakersfield Wednesday for a doubleheader. MacLeod enters the matchup at 3-1 on the season. First game is scheduled for 5:30 at Lester White Field in Cooper Park.
The hot temperatures at Lester White Field fueled the Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom team Tuesday evening as they swept Bakersfield and improved their record to 7-1. The first game ended for the home team 12-1 with
ST. LOUIS (AP) Nick Loftin homered to start a six-run fifth inning, Bobby Witt Jr. also homered and the Kansas City Royals erased a five-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7 on Tuesday night
The “social section” in Crawford County Library’s Van Buren branch (Screenshot from court documents) A former West Arkansas public library director sued Crawford County and a member of the library’s board of trustees Friday, alleging defamation and
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery was a recent guest on the Morning Show on KTLO FM 97.9 and during an interview, he discussed his views on and the response the Sheriff’s Office had for the recent escape
BATN ROUGE, La. (AP) – Ethan Frey went 4 for 4 and drove in four runs, Luis Hernandez hit two solo home runs and Casan Evans put on a show out of the bullpen as LSU rallied
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Executive Director Keesa Smith-Brantley discusses a proposed constitutional amendment submitted to the attorney general’s office during a press conference at the state Capitol on May 19, 2025. (Sonny Albarado/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas
After a rainier than average May and record breaking rainfall in April, June is set to begin with similar weather patterns. Chances of rain begin tonight with the possibility predicted to be 40 percent with the highest
The Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom baseball team is scheduled to take on visiting Bakersfield Tuesday in a doubleheader. First game begins at Lester White Field in Cooper Park at 5:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home American Legion baseball MacLeod team swept Berryville Monday evening at home in a doubleheader at Lester White Field. The first game ended for MacLeod with a score of 17-2 and the nightcap ended 9-2.
Pictured left to right: Austin Still, Case Cooley, Case Hardin, Benson Hopper and Isaac Hardin The Mountain Home Junior Bomber Trap Team had the opportunity to compete at the State Tournament in Jacksonville this past Friday. The
The police chief for the city of Hardy, which is in both Fulton and Sharp counties, has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse. Forty-seven-year-old Scott Rose of Hardy was booked into
A man from Fulton County was killed in a motorcycle crash in northwest Arkansas Saturday afternoon. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) identified the victim as 56-year-old Juan Joseberro Teran Magdaleno of Salem. According to the ASP report,
A Baxter County man was recently arrested for spitting in the face of an emergency room nurse at Baxter Health in Mountain Home. Sixty-one-year-old Steven Lyn Ellison of Gamaliel is facing two charges, one of them a
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a registered sex offender from Salesville has moved and changed adresses. Fifty-two-year-old Robert Crokin is residing at 99 Broadview Circle Lot #10 in Salesville. According to the
The spillway releases at Norfork Dam were increased again Monday afternoon. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District announced that as of 4:00 Monday, the spillway release combined with the hydropower is around 9,900 cubic
The Mountain Home Police Department is making its move into a brand-new facility and to celebrate, the community is invited to attend a special Open House Tuesday morning from 11 to 1. Guided tours of the new
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 5:30 in the 2nd floor Courtroom of the Courthouse. The agenda includes the Treasurer’s Report delivered by Jenay Mize and a report from Dennis
The Baxter County Conservation District will be the buzz around town Wednesday morning from 10 to 1 as they have many fun events related to pollinators lined up. The Mountain Buzz Pollinator event, a free event which
Mountain Home Parks and Recreation will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 in the City Hall Chambers. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
JONESBORO, Ark. (6/2/25) – Chris Pezman, a former student-athlete and 30-year veteran of the sports and entertainment industry, has been named the Red Wolves’ Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics, Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Todd Shields announced
The Norfork School Board of Education will meet Monday evening at 5 in the cafeteria.The agenda will include a Q&A session with a superintendent candidate followed by an Executive Session for Personnel. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Tontitown resident Kenneth Lovett, a vocal opponent of the Eco-Vista landfill, stands across the street from the facility earlier this month. (Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) The latest round of air-quality tests near Tontitown’s landfill is complete, the Arkansas
The Yellville City Council will meet Monday evening at 6. The agenda will include discussion of an ordinance for new water rates. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Little Rock’s Angel cano (26) celebrates with teammates after hitting the two-run home run (Michael Johnson/The Advocate via AP)BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Angel Cano hit a two-run home run in the second inning and a bases-clearing
Mountain Home Lockeroom overcame a five-run deficit to defeat Texarkana 9-5 on Sunday in the final day of the Bryant Tournament. Jordan Corbett’s RBI single tied the game in the fourth, and Lockeroom took control in the
A Gepp man sustained moderate injuries Friday evening after he was involved in a two vehicle crash in Ozark County.According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 26-year-old male from Gepp was traveling south near Bakersfield when
Mountain Home High School’s FFA chapter claimed top honors at the Arkansas FFA State Career Development Event (CDE) held this spring at the University of Arkansas, earning state championships in both Agronomy and Dairy Cattle Evaluation. The
The Corp releasing excess water on the 28th of May from Lake Norfork Many in the area have been saying it seemed that this past month of May was cooler and wetter than normal and it turns
A local organization that has been hard at work bringing hope to victims of child trafficking is marking an important milestone this year. Into the Light, a faith based nonprofit founded in Mountain Home, is celebrating 10
The rite of passage for many growing up was spending hours upon hours in the saddle of a bicycle exploring and waiting until dark to come home. In a time where less kids spend the same time
In a recent batch of additions to the National Register of Historic Places, Big Spring in Bull Shoals was among the newest to receive the distinction. The Big Spring consists of the spring itself and the stonework
The Mountain Home American Legion MacLeod baseball team welcomes Berryville to the area for a matchup at Cooper Park. MacLeod will kick things off at Lester White Field starting at 5:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The City of Mountain Home Planning Commission will meet Monday afternoon at 1 at City Hall. The agenda includes updates to the Zoning Permitted Use table, revisiting the City’s existing ordinances addressing exposed fasteners on building facades
The Briarcliff Water and Recreational Improvement District will meet Monday afternoon at 3 at 945 Scenic Drive. The meeting is open to the public, but space is limited. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home Hurricanes placed fourth out of six teams Saturday at a swim meet held in Paragould, where Shark Wave of Jonesboro claimed the overall win. Fourteen Hurricanes competed in the event, including first-time swimmer Sawyer
Josh Smith drove in four runs with a two-run homer and a two-run double, tying his career high, and Jacob deGrom extended his streak of allowing two runs or fewer to eight consecutive starts as the Texas
No. 3 national seed Arkansas secured a spot in the NCAA Super Regionals with an 8-3 victory over Creighton on Sunday night in the Fayetteville Regional championship at Baum-Walker Stadium.The Razorbacks (46-13) hit four home runs and
The Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom baseball team split a pair of games Saturday in day two of the Bryant Tournament. Lockeroom opened the day with a dominant 12-0 win over Benton. Mason Sinclair went 3-for-5 at
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun reducing water releases at Norfork Dam as lake levels recede following recent heavy rainfall. As of Saturday evening, the water level at Norfork Lake had dropped slightly below the
A minor earthquake has been reported in southern Ozark County. The United States Geological Survey says the magnitude 2.2 quake was recorded 1.4 miles west-southwest of Gainesville, Missouri at 2:46 Saturday morning. The location was 18.5 miles
As FEMA money begins to make its way to Arkansans affected by the March 14-15 tornadoes, it is important to keep track of money spent and ensure the money is used for the specified reason stated in
The Mountain Home Symphony (MHS) is inviting the community to get lost in the rhythms of classical and modern pieces at their Spring Concert. The concert will be held this Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at The Sheid
The North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) and its contractors will be working to remove trees and cut vegetation in the co-op’s right of way in the coming weeks. Trees in the right-of-way can lead to blinks or
Main Street Calico Rock has been busy preserving its history after spring flooding revealed a potential future threat to some of its long standing structures. The protect the historic district, a retaining wall and French drain has
Selection to the Arkansas All-State Band and Orchestra is the highest honor a band student can receive and this year, six Mountain Home High School (MHHS) students have received this opportunity. The six students include Emerson Walls
A restaurant in Melbourne is celebrating its victory over more than 2,100 nominations to earn the title of Arkansas’ Best Burger for the 2nd annual Arkansas’ Best Burger Contest. The Big Daddy Burger, which features three half-pound
The Mountain Home Bombers have announced that coach Brad Morris will lead the bomber and lady bomber golf teams for a 3rd time. Brad Morris will replace coach Dell Leonard in this capacity. Brad Morris, a lifelong
Behind multi-homer games from Wehiwa Aloy and Ryder Helfrick, Arkansas (45-13) blasted five home runs and rolled to a lopsided 12-1 win against Creighton (42-15) Saturday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. With the win, the Razorbacks, the No.
(Photo courtesy of AP News) Sonny Gray struck out 10 while allowing only four singles over seven innings and Willson Contreras had a part in both St. Louis runs as the Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers 2-0
Behind multi-homer games from Wehiwa Aloy and Ryder Helfrick, Arkansas (45-13) blasted five home runs and rolled to a lopsided 12-1 win against Creighton (42-15) Saturday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. With the win, the Razorbacks, the No.
City officials in Pine Bluff are marking a significant decline in juvenile crime, highlighting a major milestone in public safety efforts. The city recently reached 500 consecutive days without a juvenile homicide, a development local leaders attribute
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin leads a meeting of the DNC Executive Committee in Little Rock on May 30, 2025. (Screen grab from livestream) Ahead of a meeting of the Democratic National Committee’s Executive Committee in
Authorities are continuing their search for escaped convicted murderer Grant Hardin, who broke out of the North Central Unit in Calico Rock on Sunday evening. The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to check game and
More than 100 fourth and fifth grade students from Hackler Intermediate School visited the Baxter County Airport last week for a hands-on introduction to aviation, hosted by the Leading Edge Aviation Foundation. The educational field trip gave
Movie night is moving outside this weekend as Mountain Home Parks and Recreation kicks off summer with a free showing of Inside Out 2. The showing will take place Sunday night at Hickory Park. Recreation Sports and
NEXT employees and NWH employees/students join for a photo with $1000 check donated to assist with outstanding lunch balances in Mountain Home on May 21. NEXT, Powered by NAEC launched an initiative to help local students and
The annual White River Marathon, scheduled for Nov. 22, has chosen three organizations to donate all proceeds to. This year’s race will keep all proceeds local to help make an impact in Baxter and Marion Counties. Baxter
The Mountain Home Bomber Basketball program has announced the hiring of Cody Matheny to lead its Junior High Program.The move comes after Brad Morris moved down to the 7th grade staff and Calvin Henry moved up to
In American Legion baseball action Friday evening, the Mountain Home Lockeroom team defeated Conway 5-4 in the opening round of the Round of Bryant Tournament in Benton. Cash Arnhardt led the offense with a key RBI triple.
Marcus Semien hit a two-run homer and matched his career high with four hits, Jack Leiter pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings for the first time in 15 major league starts and the Texas Rangers routed the St.
FAYETTEVILLE – Parker Coil’s shutout relief and Cam Kozea’s four RBIs led No. 3 national seed Arkansas to a 6-2 win over North Dakota State in the NCAA Fayetteville Regional opener Friday at Baum-Walker Stadium. Kozeal drove
A man was fatally shot Thursday in Randolph County, prompting a homicide investigation by state authorities. According to the Arkansas State Police (ASP), 47-year-old Christopher Lee Borreson of Maynard called 911 reporting he had been shot. He
In an announcement today, the FBI states it is increasing the reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of escaped murderer Grant Matthew Harding. The new reward is $20,000 The FBI notes Hardin has ties
Photo credit: Ray Benjamin Nearly 2,000 spectators gathered at Springfield National Airport Wednesday evening to greet and welcome home the 81 veterans who returned from the Honor Flight of the Ozarks. Along with the largest crowd the
The Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom will be on the road Friday into Sunday as they get ready to play in the Bryant Tournament. The Lockeroom team will play Conway SR starting at 7:45 in Benton Friday
Members of the Arkansas Board of Corrections attend a meeting at the North Little Rock headquarters on Feb. 12, 2025. Left to right: Lona McCastlain, William “Dubs” Byers, Chairman Benny Magness, Lee Watson, Brandon Tollett, Grant Hodges.
Rep. Jeremiah Moore (right), R-Clarendon, and Sen. Kim Hammer (second from right). R-Benton, listen to opposition to House Bill 1150 from Randy Zook, president of the Arkansas Chamber of Commerce, during the Senate Committee on Insurance and
The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) has released the All-State teams for high school baseball, softball, Soccer and Track and Field and a number of area athletes have earned the honor. BASEBALL In high school baseball, five players
Marion County Judge Jason Stumph announced his “We’re Better Together” reelection campaign on the grounds of the Marion County Courthouse Thursday afternoon. Joining Stumph were over 35 county employees in a show of support for the Judge’s
An opportunity for students looking to learn or sharpen softball skills is slated for next week. The Lady Bomber Softball Camp will be a three day event with skills and drills taking place Monday and Tuesday and
Current view of campus as shown by Modus Studio In a meeting that lasted over two and a half hours, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education passed two board action items and continued discussions on
A former player at Viola has been hired to return and coach three sports at his alma mater. Austin Gardner is the new boys’ basketball, baseball and golf coach for the Longhorns. He replaces Rick Luna who
The deadline to assess personal and business property is Friday. Normally, the deadline to assess property in Arkansas is the last day of the current month, but this year, May 31 falls on a Saturday. Baxter County
The Mountain Home Symphony (MHS) is inviting the community to get lost in the rhythms of classical and modern pieces at their Spring Concert. The concert will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at The Sheid on
The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Texas Rangers after Masyn Winn had four hits against the Orioles on Wednesday. Texas has a 27-30 record overall and an 18-12 record at home. The Rangers have a 19-9
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Arkansas (43-13), the No. 3 national seed and top seed in the Fayetteville Regional, begins its NCAA Tournament run against NDSU (20-32) Friday afternoon inside the friendly confines of Baum-Walker Stadium. First pitch between
The application window for the Bomber Virtual Academy (BVA) for 2025-26 is now open. The deadline to apply is Aug. 1. Virtual classes will be conducted through Zoom with daily attendance required. If the teacher requires, camera
The public will have an opportunity to speak directly with Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey during a drop-in event scheduled for Friday. Drop-In With Dewey, will take place from 9 to 2 at the district’s
The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents of a possible sighting of escaped murderer Grant Hardin in the Moody/Bakersfield area. According to a Facebook post from the Sheriff’s Office, a report was received regarding a suspicious
EUDORA, Ark. – On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Arkansas State Police (ASP) apprehended Richard Dewayne Pope, a fugitive wanted for multiple violent felonies, in Eudora. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s office notified ASP that Pope, 40, of
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday evening at 6:30 in the Council Chambers located at 706 C S Woods Blvd. The agenda includes reports from the Treasurer, the P and Z Commission, Parks and Budget
The FBI Little Rock office announced today it will be assisting US Marshals Service, the Arkansas Department of Corrections and the Arkansas State Police with the search and apprehension of escapee Grant Hardin. In addition, the FBI
Due to high-water conditions, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is advising boat access is currently limited on both Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes. Finding a place to launch at Bull Shoals may be difficult with
Tiffany Wright, director of the Arkansas Department of Human Services’ Division of Children and Family Services, presents the division’s quarterly report on Arkansas’ foster care system to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, and
AOGC Chairman Jerry Langley (center) and Administrative Law Judge Charles Moulton (right) listen to testimony at a May 28, 2025 hearing in Magnolia on lithium royalties. (Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) After a third attempt, a lithium royalty has
The Mountain Home American Legion MacLeod baseball team will hit the road in their season opener against North Central Arkansas. MacLeod takes to the field at North Central starting at 5:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
BALTIMORE (AP) Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer, Masyn Winn had four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Wednesday night at soggy Camden Yards. St. Louis trailed 3-0 in the
Charges against a Missouri contractor in one of the many cases in which he is alleged to have taken money from victims and failed to do the agreed work, were dismissed after he paid almost $19,000 in
The Norfork School Board had a busy session Tuesday night including hiring a new high school principal, selecting a new board member and setting dates to interview four finalists for their open superintendent position. The board hired
The found 1968 MH Class ring was in excellent condition after cleaning. One Mountain Home graduate received the surprise of a lifetime when she was reunited with her lost 1968 class ring after it was found by
The Twin Lakes Playhouse is kicking off their newest production “Laura” with a benefit night Thursday and more shows running throughout June. Proceeds from the benefit night will go to the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas.
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting/workshop Thursday evening at 5:30 in the Central Office. Board action items on the agenda include maintenance on the JH Parking Lot and a request
Students who have demonstrated academic excellence during the Spring 2025 semester have been named to the Chancellor’s List and Vice Chancellor’s List. The Chancellor’s List reflects the accomplishments of students with a 4.0 GPA and students with
In a briefing Wednesday evening the Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC) shared updates on the ongoing search for escaped Calico Rock inmate, Grant Hardin.Rand Champion a spokesman for DOC stated the original search area has increased and
A boil order has been issued for the Baxter Marion Water Association which affects 191 customers in Oakland, Promise Land and along Highway 5 North. The break was identified on Highway 5 North Wednesday evening a quarter
Arkansas Softball senior first baseman Bri Ellis made history on Tuesday evening when she was named the 2025 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year during the Women’s College World Series Banquet at Science Museum Oklahoma. “This
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, is making further adjustments to spillway operations at Norfork Dam as water levels continue to rise due to recent heavy rainfall. At 3:30 Wednesday afternoon, the remaining three
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District announced this afternoon they are opening spillway gates at Norfork Dam to prevent overtopping. The corps says they are making surcharge spillway releases as the water levels continue
In an announcement from Mountain Home Bomber Baseball Tuesday, Ryder McClain and Ian Ellison have been named to the Class 5A West All Conference Team. Ellison has been a multi sport athlete for the Bombers and recently
A boil order has been issued for the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority in Baxter County which affects customers on Linwood Lane, Grand Oak Road, Grand Oak Trail and Grand Oak Place. The boil order was issued Wednesday
The need for regional leaders to work together to address Northwest Arkansas’ worsening housing crisis is more urgent than it was five years ago, according to a report released Tuesday. The new study, “Our Housing Future: A
The Baxter Marion Rural Water Association is reporting Wednesday morning that a major break in the system has caused water service to be unavailable to all customers in the system. The association which has 191 customers in
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Little Rock woman for theft of property: “Sasha Rena Ziegler, 32, of Little Rock, surrendered Wednesday to the Little Rock Criminal Court after being
BALTIMORE (AP) Nolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Baltimore Orioles 7-4 on Tuesday night. The Orioles were on a season-high three-game winning streak, but they
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders tours damage after Cave City tornado March 14. The City of Cave City is informing the public that FEMA and the SBA are setup at city hall daily to assist residents effected
The Bulldogs baseball program wrapped it’s season Tuesday evening after falling to Hartville in the opening round of the class 2A state tournament in West Plains. The matchup was a low scoring game ending in a final
A former Mountain Home Lady Bomber Softball standout is continuing her academic and athletic career at the Division 2 Level. Emma Crabb finished last season with a 21-8 record, pitching 26 complete games, striking out 321 batters
An investigation into the escape of Grant Matthew Hardin from the Department of Corrections’ North Central Unit at Calico Rock Sunday afternoon has determined he was let out by a corrections officer. A warrant for Hardin’s arrest
A Mountain Home woman has been arrested for sex crimes involving a minor. Thirty-five-year-old Ashley Ann Normandy was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center at 8:00 Tuesday morning and released just over one hour later after
Law enforcement officers have to deal with a lot of different scenarios, but it’s not every day they have to pursue an eight-year-old driving a car 85 miles-per-hour with his five-year-old brother in the passenger seat. That
A man who was arrested twice in 38 days was due to appear in Baxter County Circuit Court May 19 but was a no show because he is locked up in a federal prison. According to Federal
With over 50 participating organizations, the Unified Community Resource Council (UCRC) is hosting an event to spread awareness of resources and volunteer opportunities within the community. The Community Resource and Volunteer Fair will take place Thursday from
In a meeting lasting nearly an hour and a half, the Flippin School Board took care of a busy agenda Tuesday evening. On the agenda was the election of officers and the accepting of resignations. Flippin Superintendent
BERRYVILLE, Ark. Nineteenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Robert Rogers has determined the use of deadly force in the fatal shooting of a Eureka Springs man by a Berryville Police officer was consistent with Arkansas law. On
Ed Buckner, a beloved Arkansas broadcaster and longtime chief meteorologist at THV11, died Sunday evening after a battle with cancer. He was 59 Buckner joined THV11 in 1996 and spent nearly 25 years as chief meteorologist. He
Marion County Jurors on the Gold Panel do not need to report until Friday morning at 9. Jurors are encourage to call the office at 870-449-6226 the evening before in case of any changes. WebReadyTM Powered by
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) It took 12 games for the 2024
Standard Lithium signage at offices on East Elm Street in downtown El Dorado. (John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) On Wednesday Arkansas’ Oil and Gas Commission will for the third time in 18 months consider what lithium extractors should pay
Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation announces honorees for the 2025 Outdoor Hall of Fame The Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation will recognize three outstanding individuals and one organization with induction into the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame
The Flippin City Council will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at 4 in the Flippin District Courtroom. The agenda includes a report on financials for April, CD money to pay off a USDA loan, a workshop for
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The NCAA announced Monday that the Trojan baseball team has been selected to the Baton Rouge Regional. The Trojans are the No. 4 seed and will play LSU, the No. 1 seed Friday
The Mountain Home American Legion Lockeroom baseball season was set to kick off its season Tuesday in a home game against Harrison but due to soaked fields the game has been postponed. Coach Lester White says the
Efforts by local, state and federal law enforcement have not brought in Calico Rock escaped inmate Grant Hardin and as of Tuesday morning he remains at large. Monday evening the Izard County Sheriff’s department released the following
An Ozark County man is facing multiple charges after he is alleged to have shot approximately 15 shots at a couple who were on a bridge. Thirty-five-year-old Luke Austin Seidel of Drury has nine charges, seven of
A man who barged into the midtown Harps which was closed to the public at the time and then allegedly pushed over and damaged 23 outside air conditioning units at the nearby Georgetown Square shopping center appeared
A very active and rainy spring has led to the month of May entering into the top 7th wettest on record. As of Tuesday morning 10.51 inches of precipitation had fallen at KTLO, Classic Hits and the
The Baxter County Historical Society has a special program coming up for their monthly meeting Tuesday evening at 6 in the Knox Room of the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. The meeting will include a
The Flippin School Board of Education will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6 in the Administrative Building. The agenda includes a student data report the election of officers and ADE board approved documents. Discussion of
The Norfork School Board of Education will meet Tuesday evening at 5 in the cafeteria. Items on the agenda includes an executive session regarding personnel for consideration of a new high school principal as well as resignations
The City of Mountain Home Water Department is planning a water outage for Big Creek property owners which includes homes on South Sheeks Drive, Pinehurst Court and Augusta Circle. No other areas of Big Creek, including the
Arkansas State Police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and two others injured Sunday at an intersection in Holly Grove. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Holly Grove Police Department requested assistance from
VFW Post 3246 will host a Memorial Day service for the fallen at 11 Monday morning. The public is invited to attend. The service is being held as a replacement for the cancelled Memorial Day service at
The Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC) has released an update in the continued search for escaped inmate Grant Hardin.The DOC states it has been determined that Hardin was wearing a makeshift outfit designed to mimic law enforcement
Members of the Alley White American Legion Post 52 have announced the cancellation of the annual Memorial Day Commemoration this Monday due to inclement weather conditions. Forecasted rainfall is expected to continue through Monday morning prompting organizers
Parents who want to sign their children up for youth sports offered by the Mountain Home Parks and Recreation still have a few options to choose from, however they only have until Friday to register. Recreational Coordinator
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Colton Evan Edwards Watters, who is currently wanted on multiple charges. Watters, 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 135 pounds, is wanted on
Athletes from Mountain Home and Yellville-Summit recently capped off their track and field seasons with strong showings at the Arkansas High School Decathlon and Heptathlon, held last week in Fayetteville. Representing Mountain Home, Camilla Johnson broke the
The No. 3/4 Arkansas Razorbacks’ season came to an end with a 7-4 loss to Ole Miss in game three of the Fayetteville Super Regional on Sunday afternoon at Bogle Park. The Razorbacks finished their 2025 campaign
AP Photo/ Joe Puetz ST. LOUIS (AP) Masyn Winn homered, Victor Scott II hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Sunday for a
The Arkansas Department of Corrections is notifying the public of an escaped inmate Sunday evening from the North Central Unit at Calico Rock. At approximately 3:40 p.m., inmate Grant Hardin, ADC #168541, escaped from the North Central
A Mountain Home man facing charges in three criminal cases appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (May 19). Forty-eight-year-old Chadwick Dale Whitlow pled guilty to his charges and was sentenced to 10 years-probation and ordered to
Photo shows damage in Briarcliff from May 2024 tornado Monday is the one year anniversary of the deadly Memorial Day Weekend tornadoes that hit the Twin Lakes Area during the early morning hours. Driving through the areas
Two days after Memorial Day, some deserving veterans will make the trip of a lifetime to the nation’s capital as part of the first Honor Flight of the year, scheduled for take off Wednesday this week. A
Heavy rain showers kept area residents indoors over the Memorial Day weekend as a flood watch remains in effect until Monday evening warning of more rainfall to come. At KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot, the official
Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday after Cabot police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle, authorities said. The incident began around 2:55 p.m. when Cabot Police tried to stop a stolen
Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating the death of a man who fatally shot himself following a police pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies in Hot Spring County on Friday. The incident began around 6:20 p.m. when
Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday near the intersection of Mississippi and Alabama streets in Marianna. 36-year-old Kendrick Williams of Forrest City was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A
With a history stretching back to 1963, American Legion Baseball makes its return for another season of exciting ball in Mountain Home this coming week. Head coach Lester White, who has been with the teams for 42
A 22-year-old Clarkridge man who has been charged in incidents that took place on April 5 and April 20 was set to appear by video hookup in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (May 19) but refused to
As school comes to an end, the L.C. Sammons Youth Center is going to be picking up steam as they begin their summer programming. Enoch Pepin, Recreational Coordinator for Mountain Home Parks and Recreation, says there are
AGFC hatchery and fishery management staff joined with the Operations Division to shovel, scoop and clear 26 dump truck loads of silt from raceways and silos since April’s flood. AGFC photo courtesy Christy Graham. The Jim Hinkle
The Salvation Army Advisory Board in Mountain Home recently received a rare national award highlighting the commitment the group has to serving those in need throughout the Twin Lakes area. The Certificate of Excellence was given in
The 16th annual BomberFest presented by First Security Bank has been announced and will take place Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. at Bomber Stadium. The KTLO BBQ Cook-Off Challenge is also set to return that day. The
The Mid-Marion County Rotary Club recently awarded 12 $1,000 scholarships to area high school graduates according to a press release from Alesia Owen, Chairperson for the 2025 Scholarship Committee. Two of the scholarships went to students from
Residents of Sharp County, along with others in Arkansas, who suffered damage from the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding between April 2 and 22 may now apply for federal assistance through FEMA. Aid is available to help
The Little Rock Trojans baseball team won its first Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) tournament championship Saturday, defeating top-seeded Eastern Illinois 2-1 in the title game. Seeded eighth, the Trojans scored go-ahead runs in the seventh and eighth
Photo Credit AP News/ Joe Puetz ST. LOUIS (AP) Jordan Walker had two hits and drove in three runs, rebounding from a critical fielding gaffe with an RBI single that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals to
Residents in the Twin Lakes area experienced power outages Saturday morning. As of 11:50, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is reporting 320 members in Baxter County currently without power. According NAEC CEO Mel Coleman, heavy winds sustained
The Annual Cake and Pie Fundraiser presented by American Legion Baseball that was originally scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to inclement weather. American Legion Baseball head coach Lester White says that the makeup date has
Jack Moore (Courtesy of KARK) A McRae man is facing two felony counts of animal cruelty following a month-long investigation prompted by reports from concerned residents about missing cats and suspicious behavior. Jack Moore was taken into
The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved $13.6 million in loans and grants for various water infrastructure projects on Wednesday. The number includes $1.8 million to the Division of Environmental Quality to start a PFAS testing program. In
The Mountain Home Bomber Football team wrapped up its spring practice sessions with a spring scrimmage in front of the home crowd. There was not an actual “game” but the varsity and junior varsity offense, defense, and
AP Photo/ Jeff Roberson ST. LOUIS (AP) Nolan Arenado hit a bases-loaded triple in St. Louis’ four-run sixth inning, Miles Mikolas pitched six strong innings and the Cardinals held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks
Photo Credit: arkansasrazorbacks.com The No. 3/4 Arkansas Razorbacks dropped the opening game of their Super Regional to Ole Miss, 9-7, on Friday afternoon at Bogle Park. Nine Ole Miss runs over the course of the first
Photo Credit arkansasrazorbacks.com Cam Kozeal’s inside-the-park home run in the bottom of the second inning set the Razorbacks’ single-season program home run record but was not enough to power No. 5 Arkansas (43-13) past No. 17
Memorial day will be a busy time for drivers and boaters. To make the holiday a safer experience, the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) is participating in Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE). Available troopers will be
A woman charged with multiple counts of theft and with sneaking drugs into the county jail appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (May 19) and entered a plea of not guilty. The charges against 30-year-old Sierra
Valued at more than $27,000, the Mountain Home Education Foundation (MHEF) awarded 18 grants to teachers and teams to help further projects which will help increase learning. Executive Director Mollie Morgan says there are many different needs
With recent and expected weather conditions coinciding with the Memorial Day weekend, KTLO News spoke with Dylan Edwards, Chief Ranger for the Corps of Engineers at Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes, for an update on how campgrounds
The City of Mountain Home Water Department is planning a water outage for Big Creek property owners which includes homes on South Sheeks Drive, Pinehurst CT and Augusta CIR. No other areas of Big Creek, including the
Wildlife feeders are often the culprit when a bear settles in and calls a place home where its not wanted. AGFC photo. Bear sightings, such as the one seen in Mountain Home earlier this month, may become
A Pocahontas man was arrested Thursday after Arkansas State Police said they found child sexual abuse material (CSAM) at a home on North Thomasville Avenue. 25-year-old Eric Osborn was taken into custody by special agents with the
A piece of Arkansas history is making a comeback as the Old River Bridge in Saline County nears the end of a major restoration project. Believed to be the oldest river bridge in the state, the 19th-century
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Thursday unanimously approved a minute order to increase the annual Veterans and Active Duty Military Waterfowl Hunt to two days during its regularly scheduled meeting at DeGray Lake Resort State Park.
The Arkansas Supreme Court building in Little Rock. (John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a lower court’s dismissal of the attorney general’s lawsuit against the state prison board for violating the Arkansas Freedom
American Legion Baseball is inviting the community to join them at Cooper Park this Saturday to enjoy an afternoon of baseball and dessert. The annual cake and pie auction is the kickoff for the season for both
Basketball camp is coming up for Hackler Intermediate students and registration is open. The camp will take place Tuesday through Thursday with a cost of $40 for grades K-3 and $60 grades 4-7. The Twin Lakes Boys
(Andrew Wayne Frasure and Eddie Eugene Wyatt) Two men have been arrested in Searcy County for the theft of guns, being felons in possession of guns and having a controlled substance and a deputy investigating the case
A Norfork man who was initially charged with involvement in an argument with the residents of a Salesville home and shooting at the house appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday on drug-related charges that were filed
Recent rainfall has caused some of the local lakes to raise in water level. With more rain possible upcoming for Memorial Day, KTLO News spoke with Chief Ranger for the Corps of Engineers at Norfork and Bull
The Mountain Home City Pool is gearing up for visitors this summer with a special Memorial Day event and opportunities for visitors to reserve spots for other upcoming offerings. Sayre Whiteley, Recreation Sports and Activity Manager for
Country music stars will be making their way to Mountain Home June 12, 13 and 14 for the first annual Arkanfest at Hickory Park. The three day event is a re-imagined take on the previously popular Baxter
An opportunity to fill up and support a local cause is coming Saturday morning at the Alley-White American Legion Post 52. From 7:30 to 11, the Legion is hosting their monthly pancake breakfast fundraiser. The breakfast will
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl who went missing Saturday night in Maumelle. Akeira Alannah Brown was last seen around 9:10 p.m. on May 17, walking east of the 1600 block
A woman is hospitalized in critical condition after she was shot by deputies when they returned fire after she shot at them when they were trying to arrest her Wednesday evening in Douglas County. According to a
MAYFLOWER Thanks to a generous $250,000 donation from Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office to the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s H.C. “Red” Morris Enforcement Training Center will see an upgrade
From left, Chris Madison, director of the State Board of Election Commissioners, and commissioners William Luther, Jamie Clemmer and Bilenda Harris-Ritter. (Photo by Sonny Albarado/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners on Wednesday authorized election
Arkansas will begin testing surface waters for PFAS using $1.8 million in grant funding. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved a $1.8 million grant to test surface waters for PFAS, the first known statewide
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (left) and USDA Sec. Brooke Rollins in April. (Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas Department of Human Services is providing the U.S. Department of Agriculture with data on the number of certain SNAP program
Voters sign a petition to place a measure on the Nov. 5 ballot at a signing event April 8, 2024, outside Little Rock’s Whitewater Tavern. (Paige Eichkorn / Arkansas Advocate) Attorney General Tim Griffin on Wednesday substituted
BENTON, Ark. Arkansas State Police Troopers Cpl. Dustin Carpenter, Cpl. Christopher Barnett, and Cpl. Marcus Simpson were jointly awarded the prestigious Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2025 at the annual Arkansas Police Awards
The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session at in the Council Chamber at Cotter City Hall Thursday evening at 6. The agenda includes a presentation by Justin Anthony, Hubbs and Whitehead, CPA on Single Federal
The Mountain Home Bomber football program is getting ready to wrap up it’s spring practices. The Bombers’ annual spring game is scheduled for Thursday evening at Bomber Stadium. Thursday will be the Bombers 10th and final spring
Cotter Public Schools recently announced the hiring of new head baseball coach Ethan Davis. Davis is gaining a team that just wrapped a winning 17-12 overall season with the Warriors going 10-3 in the 2A conference standings.
Y-S Panther Fay Chism flies over hurdles Athletes from the Twin Lakes Area represented their schools in the opening day of the Arkansas High School Decathlon and Heptathlon, held Wednesday at Ramay Junior High School in Fayetteville.
Arkansas senior first baseman Bri Ellis has been named the 2025 Softball America Player of the Year as four Razorbacks received All-America accolades, the publication announced Tuesday morning. She is the first player in program history to
Highland High School has lost its second student this school year in a car crash while the student was on the way to school. An accident Monday morning claimed the life of 18-year-old Kaine Ethan White of
A woman charged with fighting law officer both inside and outside the county jail during a short span of time appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-two-year-old Katherine Bale entered a not guilty plea to the
A Searcy County man has gathered several charges after he picked up an underage male teen to give him a ride and made unwanted advances, threatened to kill them both when those advances were turned down, attempted
Celebrating 25 years of support for patients, the Peitz Cancer Support House is planning to mark the anniversary June 7 starting at 9 on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home by the fountain. Coordinator Melissa Hudson shares the
Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty recently announced his intent to run for a second term in office. KTLO News caught up with the Judge to discuss the upcoming campaign and his motives for seeking re-election. Listen: click
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. On Monday, May 19, 2025, at about 1:45 p.m., an Arkansas State Police Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a tractor-trailer at the 75-mile marker of eastbound Interstate 40. Four boxes discovered in the
The Arkansas PBS Commission meets for its quarterly meeting on March 6, 2025 in Conway. (Screenshot from livestream) The Arkansas PBS Commission named Sajni Kumpuris as the public television network’s interim director during a special meeting Tuesday.
The Jacob Trieber Federal Building in Helena, Arkansas. (Library of Congress photo) Thomas David Carruth, a former Monroe County district judge and deputy prosecutor, was sentenced Monday to two years in federal prison for making false statements
A former athletic director for the Mountain Home School District has been hired for the same position at Benton. Jerry Bridges was hired at Benton during a special meeting of the school board Monday night. Bridges served
A member of the Flippin Bobcat Baseball team is taking his game up to the collegiate level next year. Senior Jordan Corbett has committed to North Arkansas Community College to continue his baseball career as a Pioneer
The St. Louis Cardinals (27-22) will send Andre Pallante to the mound Wednesday afternoon as they look to secure a series win over the Detroit Tigers (32-17) at Busch Stadium. St. Louis, second in the NL Central,
A man who has faced charges in a number of criminal cases during the past 22 years was due back in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (May 19). Forty-eight-year-old David Sutterfield was expected to plead guilty to
A recent donation from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Foundation will allow the Sheriff’s Office to perform roadside identifications quicker. Five Biometric FBI Certified portable fingerprint sensor devices will be used by Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies, Criminal Investigators and
Cathy Beckham was given the surprise of her career last week as she was honored as Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) Teacher of the Year for 2025. The long serving MHPS educator says she was busy getting
The Gassville City Council met Tuesday evening in a meeting that lasted just around 40 minutes. A new pumper truck for the fire department was discussed although council members Earnest Adkins and Naomi Lassen were absent. Mayor
After the recent announcement of Viola School District’s partnership with SchoolEats, KTLO News spoke with Superintendent Kyle McCarn who discussed more of the benefits it will bring and how it came about. McCarn says the need for
The Alley White American Legion Post 52 is hosting the annual Memorial Day Commemoration sponsored by the North Central Arkansas Veterans Council at First Security Bank Veterans Plaza 2000. The event will be held on the morning
The Viola School Board will meet in regular session Wednesday evening at 6 in the Viola High School Family and Consumer Science room (room 2002). WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Norfork School Board is asking for input from the community about the four candidates who have applied for the open position on the board. The opening was created earlier this month by the resignation of Chad
ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH) has named Landon Hay as the new head baseball coach and athletic director. Hay, a native of Lawrence Kansas, has been coaching college baseball since 2017. He began his coaching career at Missouri Southern
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Executive Director Bill Kopsky discusses a proposed constitutional amendment to preserve direct democracy in Arkansas during a press conference at the state Capitol on May 19, 2025. Kopsky’s organization is a member of
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, along with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, today announced the Community Assistance Grant Program to fill funding gaps for projects that reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency, and revitalize communities. The Governor is also seeking
Storm damage in the Greenland area Monday evening (KNWA TV) A strong line of storms moved into Arkansas from Oklahoma Monday evening fueling tornadoes in the North Western portion of the the state and bring heavy rain,
Tanner Hoskinds, Athletic Director at Calico Rock High School, has been name Alumni of the Year at Ozarka College. Hoskinds currently serves as head basketball and softball coach and leads his school’s athletic programs with a focus
Sonny Gray struck out 10 and threw six scoreless innings while Brendan Donovan had three hits Monday night, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11-4 rain-delayed victory over the Detroit Tigers. Despite the loss, the Tigers
One of two people arrested for manipulating the self-service checkout system at Walmart and leaving the store with unpaid for merchandise appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court May 12. Forty-eight-year-old Shane Christiansen of Mountain Home and Natalie
An Izard County man is facing eight felony sex charges, two of them rape, after being arrested for an incident involving an underage female. Twenty-year-old James Bennett Powell of Melbourne was arrested early Friday morning. Rape is
The symbol of the Baker District is complete as an official ribbon cutting for the new mural was held Monday morning. Russel Tucker, President of the Baker District Merchant’s Association, says the mural is designed to draw
State Representative Jason Nazarenko during State of Breakfast Many area leaders met Monday morning at the State of Economic Development Breakfast to discuss economic development in Mountain Home with a focus on how things are progressing and
It was announced last week Mountain Home’s Pinkston Middle School has been designated as an Arkansas Diamond School to Watch for 2025. The state designation puts Pinkston in the running for national designations as well. Justin Smith
Local Arkansas hunters show off their harvest. Photo courtesy of AGFC Turkey hunters across north central Arkansas and south central Missouri enjoyed one of the most successful spring seasons in recent memory, as harvest totals surged in
Viola Elementary School has announced the Honor Roll list for students achieving all As and As and Bs for the 4th quarter and the semester. All A students for the 4th quarter include Clara Cotter, Wesley Hoke,
