Cotter’s softball team with their conference and district championship plaques The Cotter High School softball team was able to claim the championship of the 2A-1 District Tournament Saturday at the Equity Bank Sports Complex in Harrison. Cotter
Reese Robinett (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Powered by five round-trippers, including Reese Robinett’s two-homer, six-RBI performance at the plate, No. 11 Arkansas (40-9, 17-7 SEC) completed its weekend series sweep of No.
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Behind a complete-game shutout from Freshman Payton Burnham on her 19th birthday, the No. 6/8 Arkansas Razorbacks blanked No. 10 LSU, 6-0, to give Arkansas its sixth-straight SEC
Image courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas senior first baseman Bri Ellis was selected as the No. 2 overall pick by the Talons in the first round of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League College
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – May marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists in America. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds all motorists
Jaclyn Barnett and Daniel Wright (Photos courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) In 2024, two adults were charged with permitting the abuse of a minor, false imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a minor. It was alleged
Cory Goodman and Tiffany Englehardt (Photos courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) Two individuals were arrested after several drugs were found lying around at a residence within reach of children. Cory Goodman and Tiffany Englehardt were booked
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas has announced a new partnership with the Arkansas Department of Human Services. The two entities are collaborating to provide the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to Baxter, Marion, Searcy, Boone
The Twin Lakes Community Foundation held its Giving Tree Grant Luncheon at the end of April. A total of 33 grants worth over $47,000 were awarded to organizations throughout Baxter, Marion, Fulton and Izard counties. Twin Lakes
A Fayetteville man is accused of robbing a convenience store and robbing it again 19 hours later. Twenty-year-old Kaden Courtney is facing two counts of aggravated robbery. According to the Fayetteville Police Department, the store located on
The Interstate 55 Bridge over the Mississippi River in West Memphis is now scheduled to have southbound outside single lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Wednesday. This extension is due to rainfall. There will
Water collects on the tarp as rain falls at Busch Stadium where the baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets was postponed Saturday in St. Louis for a doubleheader on Sunday. (Photo
The regular season will come to an end Saturday for the ASU-Mountain Home baseball team. It’s Sophomore Day at Cooper Park as the TrailBlazers will welcome in ASU-Three Rivers to the Twin Lakes Area. ASU-Mountain Home is
Cotter’s Brayden Adams hits a single against Alpena on April 1. (Screenshot courtesy of Suzanna Cheek-Morris) High school baseball and softball are scheduled for Saturday as a few district tournaments will come to an end at the
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Mountain Home High School Softball The Mountain Home High School softball team was able to get the win on Friday as they were at McClain Park for the final time
Mountain Home’s senior soccer players and parents get recognized during Friday’s intermission (Screenshot courtesy of Bomber Sports Network) The Mountain Home High School soccer teams’ final home outing of the season ended on a successful note. The
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Razorback pitching staff, led by Gage Wood’s career-high nine punchouts, combined for 15 strikeouts and overpowered the Longhorn offense for the second night in a row to
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 6/8 Arkansas Razorbacks fell to No. 10 LSU 13-2 on Friday night at Bogle Park to set the stage for a winner-take-all series finale on Sunday
For the second month in a row, sales tax numbers are down in Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home. Since that tax money is a big source of income for both entities, it raises concerns
Last month ended up in the top five among wettest Aprils and top 10 for wettest overall months. That was due in part to flooding early in the month resulting in the fifth wettest day on record,
Leading up to commencement, ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH) hosts many events celebrating staff, faculty and students. Recently, the school held Faculty and Staff awards to recognize the important people who keep the college running and the Phi Theta
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public of a new addition to the Most Wanted list. John Philip Gauthier, a man described as being 5’11” and having brown hair and green eyes, is wanted for
Photo courtesy of Riley Isaacs via Missouri Department of Conservation A teen became the new Missouri record holder for redear sunfish last month while being out on Lake Taneycomo. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation 17-year-old
New York Mets’ Pete Alonso watches his two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Pete
Motorists traveling near Lakeview will need to use caution. The roadway in the area of 814 Jason Circle is down to one lane. According to Baxter County Office of Emergency Management Director David Stults, a tree is
Photos courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office A portion of Denton Ferry Road north of Cotter is closed as of Friday evening. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says the temporary closure is due to a mudslide. According
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public of a new addition to the Most Wanted list. John Philip Gauthier, a man described as being 5’11” and having brown hair and green eyes, is wanted for
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to assist with an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at about 11:15 a.m. in the 13000
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Jeffery Scott Ladyman, 42, of Jonesboro, on felony charges of Sexual Indecency with a Child. An investigation was prompted
The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) has announced that Dr. Katrina Taylor, currently Chief Resident in Pathology at East Tennessee State University, has been matched as a forensic pathology fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year. Dr. Taylor
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Little Rock man for theft of property: “Earlier this year, my dedicated organized retail crime investigator received information from one of our private sector
Larry Bengal stepped down as the director of the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission in April. (Courtesy of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment) Larry Bengal was on a mission. His target? The band playing during
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) today introduced the Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation to help public water systems protect against and respond to cyberattacks, which have become increasingly frequent in recent years.
The U.S. Senate unanimously adopted a resolution backed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) designating April as Financial Literacy Month. Boozman joined Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) in leading the
All five international students at the University of Arkansas who had their visa status revoked last month have been reinstated, a university spokesperson confirmed Thursday. At least 1,024 students at 160 colleges, universities and university systems had
The annual Ozark Mountain Basketball Camp will be held in the Mountain Home School District May 27-29 for girls entering kindergarten through seventh grade for the 2025-2026 school year. The Tiny Tot Camp is for kindergarteners and
Baseball and softball are included on the local Friday schedule. The Mountain Home High School baseball team was scheduled to play at Fair Grove, Mo., but the game has been canceled. The 2A-1 District Baseball Tournament will
Screenshot courtesy of Bomber Sports Network Friday’s high school soccer schedule includes the final outing of 2025 at Bomber Stadium. It is Senior Night for the Bombers and Lady Bombers as go up against Alma for a
An elderly man from Boone County is facing 22 felony charges involving child pornography. Arrested Tuesday was 80-year-old Stanley Lee Lynam of Harrison. According to the probable cause affidavit from the Harrison Police Department, the investigation started
The Mountain Home City Council had a busy but pretty routine agenda Thursday night with seven items they dealt with, doing so in just 18 minutes. After hearing a presentation from the group at their last meeting,
Screenshot courtesy of Bomber Sports Network The Mountain Home High School softball team had a rough trip to Paragould on Thursday as they suffered a 6-1 defeat to Greene County Tech. Chloe Bohannon was the losing pitcher
The 23rd annual First Security Cotter Trout Festival kicks off Saturday at Big Spring Park. The event will run from 10 to 6 and feature an expanded layout. The festival will begin with a parade, followed by
Every year, ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH) honors a notable alumnus who previously graduated from the school. This year, Brandon Barnes was given the award for Alumnus of the Year. Christy Keirn, Vice Chancellor for Student Advancement at ASUMH,
The North Arkansas Wood Carvers Show is headed to the Baxter County Fairgrounds this weekend. Tables will be set up with a wide variety of wood carvings Saturday from 10 to 5 and 10 to 4 on
Cotter High School Senior Hannah DeAtley has earned the Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship, an academically rigorous scholarship program offered for graduating high school seniors scoring either a minimum composite or superscore of 32 on the ACT or 1410
The 24th annual ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH) Charity Golf Classic sponsored by Yelcot is scheduled for June 7 and 8 at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. Registration is now open. The three person scramble will allow players
In a special awards ceremony, the 2025 Fine Arts Achievers were announced. Mountain Home Education Foundation (MHEF) also awards scholarships to the award winners. Lillyanne Higley was awarded a scholarship for the band award. The scholarship for
The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas and national nonprofit Petco Love are inviting animal lovers to Adopt at Petco, an adoption event taking place Saturday from 10 to 2. Petco Love President Susanne Kogut says “Petco
Zach Root (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Behind Zach Root’s career-high 11 strikeouts, the No. 11 Arkansas baseball team (38-9, 15-7 SEC) spun a combined two-hit shutout to roll past No. 1 Texas
Arkansas head coach Courtney Deifel (left) and Kailey Wyckoff (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Behind a season-high four home runs, the No. 6/8 Arkansas Razorbacks slugged their way to a 12-9 series-opening victory
St. Louis Cardinals’ Yohel Pozo (63) gestures after hitting a single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, May 1, 20205 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Abdoul Sow) CINCINNATI (AP) – Jose Trevino
A Stone County teen has been killed in a two-vehicle crash. Nineteen-year-old Shyann Lee of Mountain View died in the accident Wednesday evening in Cleburne County. The driver of the other vehicle, 19-year-old Nathaniel Franks of Southside,
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 as
The carton of milk you purchase from the local grocery store may soon be made in Little Rock. That’s because Elopak, a Norwegian packaging company that specializes in producing cartons for milk, juice, and other liquid food
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-New York) today reintroduced the Living Donor Protection Act, legislation that will protect the rights of living organ donors. The Living Donor Protection Act would ensure living donors do
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Patty Murray (D-WA), joined by Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), introduced bipartisan legislation that would designate April as the “Month of the Military Child,” celebrating and honoring the
A special Senior Night event has been scheduled for the Bakersfield High School baseball team. The Lions will be playing Thayer Monday evening at 5, and the game will be held at Hammons Field, the home venue
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Mountain Home High School Softball The Mountain Home High School softball team will have another road trip on Thursday. The Lady Bombers will be in Paragould for an outing with
Photo courtesy of Flippin Bobcat Baseball The 3A-2 District Baseball Tournament began its semifinal round on Wednesday. Melbourne was able to advance to the championship game with an 11-1 win over Valley Springs. Flippin’s game with the
Katherine Bale (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Baxter County Detention Center inmate facing multiple charges for fighting with authorities is now accused of hitting a jail matron with a crutch and attempting to leave
Rhonda Clark (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home woman sentenced to 17 years in prison for killing her live-in boyfriend in 2010 appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court April 21 and pled no
Following the Norfork School Board’s buyout of former Superintendent Chip Layne in February in which they paid him a lump sum of $150,000, some questions have been raised about the financial stability of the district after paying
Arkansas State University Mountain Home’s (ASUMH) Dr. Tamara Daniel is poised to become the leader of the second-largest community college in Kansas after serving as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at ASUMH. The Butler Community
With continuing efforts to improve quality of care, Baxter Health was recently awarded Diamond Level Recognition for Stroke Care which is not only the highest level which can be achieved, but also marks a level up from
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show a decrease in March’s unemployment rates in north central Arkansas while southern Missouri counties had mixed numbers
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday at 5 in the council chambers at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.Items on the agenda include a proposed ordinance to rezone portions
The Marion County Procedures and Management Committee will meet Thursday evening at 5:30 at the Marion County Courthouse. The agenda will include discussion regarding the wording of the 1/2 sales tax ballot issue which may be presented
The Yellville-Summit High School track teams had a successful start to the postseason as they were the host school for the 3A-2 Conference Meet in Mountain Home. The Panther teams captured both team championships on Wednesday. On
St. Louis Cardinals’ Willson Contreras gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday in Cincinnati. (Photo
Arkansas State Police on Tuesday executed two residential search warrants in connection with a multi-state investigation into a series of commercial burglaries spanning more than a decade. Special agents with the Criminal Investigation Division, working with the
The Gassville Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday at 10 at the Gassville Community Center, 204 S. School St. The public is welcome to attend. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photos credit: MHHS teacher Emma Reed The winners of the Mr. and Miss Mountain Home High School (MHHS) have been announced. Winners Devyn Prins and Aidan Shrable each received $1,000 from the Mountain Home Education Foundation. $500
Photo shows damage to boat dock in Oakland area. Photo credit: Bill O’Brien The Oakland- Promiseland Fire Chief is reporting damage to private docks on Bull Shoals Lake from storms that moved across Northern Marion County on
In a 59 to 39 vote in the Senate, Arkansas businessman Warren Stephens was confirmed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the U.S. to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. U.S. Senator John Boozman
Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) has announced it will not be accepting new cases as of April 25. According to DRA, the freeze comes from remaining funding not being released by federal funders in a timely manner. The
FAYETTEVILLE – A Florida couple, formerly of Northwest Arkansas, pleaded guilty Monday to defrauding Pandemic Relief Loan Programs. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the plea hearing, in which Fawaad Welch, age 41, and Julia
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing to consider the nominations of Luke Lindberg to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign
There is high school track and field scheduled for Wednesday as the postseason continues. Mountain Home will be the site for the 3A-2 Conference Meet hosted by Yellville-Summit. Other area schools participating include Flippin, Salem, Melbourne, Mountain
Photo courtesy of Flippin Bobcat Baseball Baseball and softball are included on the local Wednesday schedule as district tournaments continue. The 3A-2 District Baseball Tournament will hold its semifinal round at Cave City. Melbourne and Valley Springs
The annual Twin Lakes Boys’ Basketball Camp is scheduled for May 27-29 at the Mountain Home High School and Mountain Home Junior High campuses. The camp is for boys going into kindergarten through seventh grades for the
April Gessner (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A woman released from jail on a $10,000 bond April 24 was rearrested the next day on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Thirty-eight-year-old April Dawn Gessner,
An Izard county man is facing multiple charges for recent incidents that include threatening to kill his neighbor, throwing liquid on jailers that included human waste and failing to comply with reporting requirements of being a registered
Photos courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office A Missouri man is incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail after allegedly ramming the vehicles of Sheriff Chris Degase and one of his deputies near the end of a pursuit.
Parents in North Central Arkansas considering a different public school district for their children have until Thursday to apply under the state’s School Choice program. The application window, which opened on January 1, allows families to request
The Baxter Health Foundation is ramping up efforts to reach their goal of raising $2 million for the addition of a much needed third Cath Lab to the hospital during the Heartbeat of Hope Campaign. Sarah Edwards,
The City of Cotter recently unveiled the first phase of new branding and logos in anticipation of the Cotter Trout Festival scheduled for Saturday. Banners are installed in both the Downtown Cotter River District and in Big
The Mountain Home Kiwanis Club will partner with the Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department to present the annual Kids Safety Fair this weekend. The fair will be held Saturday from 10 to 2 in the L.C.
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Baseball The Mountain Home High School baseball team came up just short as they were looking to snap their current losing skid in conference play. The Bombers were edged out at
The baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds was postponed Tuesday in Cincinnati. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) CINCINNATI (AP) – The game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds was postponed
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie celebrates an interception during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas
Marshall’s boys after winning the 2A-2 Conference Meet (Photo courtesy of Marshall High School) A few area high school track teams gathered at Izard County High School on Tuesday for the 2A-2 Conference Meet. The host Lady
The Arkansas Department of Health on Tuesday reported the state’s fourth confirmed pediatric measles case in an Arkansas resident. Because the child did not travel outside the state, this indicates the first case of community spread this
A fallen tree and downed power lines in Marion County has caused Highway 202 near the intersection with Highway 178 to be closed at this time. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that high winds caused
The boil order for a portion of the Sylamore Valley Water Association in northern Stone County has been lifted. The order, which affected customers on Riverview Road, was lifted Monday. The boil order had been issued last
LONOKE, Ark. – On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers responded to a road rage incident involving gunfire on Interstate 40 westbound near the 175-mile marker in Lonoke County. The
LITTLE ROCK Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a Van Buren father and son who pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud: “On April 21, Ronald Alfred Vail, Jr., 52, and
Shane Khoury (left), secretary of the Department of Energy and Environment, and Bailey Taylor (right), director of the Division of Environmental Quality, are pictured at a legislative committee meeting on April 7, 2025. (Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas
Arkansas preschool programs met eight of 10 benchmarks in a national early childhood education group’s analysis of the state’s pre-K efforts. Some of the standards Arkansas meets are class sizes of 20 children or fewer, at least
A hazardous weather briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) shows the potential for severe weather remains for mid Tuesday morning into Wednesday evening. The main weather threat is damaging winds of up to 60 mph. Large
Brandii Hampton (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Brandii Hampton has a fairly extensive record. She has been charged with computer fraud, forgery, stealing credit cards, checks and personal information in Arkansas and Missouri. The 43-year-old
It’s been just over 13 months since the Mountain Home City Council voted to purchase a building at 650 South Street in downtown, renovate it and turn it into the new police station. The building has housed
Patients, medical professionals, and supporters gathered Monday morning for a reception marking the 25th anniversary of the Mountain Home Christian Clinic’s mission to serve its community. With over 50 in attendance at the Wade Street home for
Amber Yates accepted the Wilson Award from Perry Wilson at the 92nd annual awards ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State University) An Arkansas State University student from the area was recently honored with the institution’s highest award
Mountain Home High School (MHHS) Career Academies will honor graduating seniors’ future plans during its College & Military Signing Day on Wednesday. The event will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 in the Bomber Gymnasium. The celebration
The Flippin Public School Board met Monday evening for an hour and a half in regular session. The busy agenda saw the acceptance of resignations and approval of infrastructure projects. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson shared the following meeting
The sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home both saw decreases for the second month in a row with both seeing stark declines compared to March’s numbers. Sales tax reports are released
Baseball and softball make up much of the local Tuesday schedule. The Mountain Home High School baseball team will return to the road as they play Alma for the second consecutive evening. The varsity game begins at
As North Arkansas College (Northark) continues exploring a potential affiliation with the University of Arkansas System, a Community Town Hall has been scheduled for Thursday from 11 to 1 at the Berryville Community Center Banquet Hall. The
Cougar Stadium and Track and Field Complex (Image courtesy of Google) Izard County will be the host school for this year’s 2A-2 Conference Track Meet scheduled for Tuesday. Cotter, Mammoth Spring and Marshall will also send their
Image courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas baseball team’s Tuesday night midweek matchup against Missouri State at Hammons Field, home of the St. Louis Cardinals’ Double-A affiliate Springfield Cardinals, has been canceled due
Image courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Razorbacks made history on Monday morning by checking in at No. 2 in the Softball America Top 25 Poll to earn the highest ranking in program
Cardinals’ Jordan Walker slides into second base in the second inning. (Photo AP Sports/ Elgazzar) Nick Martinez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 on Monday night for their
Screenshot courtesy of Bomber Sports Network The Mountain Home High School baseball team had another rough outing in front of the home crowd of McClain Park on Monday. The Bombers suffered a 5-3 defeat to Alma. Mountain
Both of the Mountain Home High School track teams finished as runners-up of the 5A-West Conference Meet Monday at Farmington. Russellville captured both team titles. Harrison’s boys were fifth, and the Lady Goblins took eighth place. Individually
Calico Rock High School boys after winning 1A-2 Conference Meet (Photo courtesy of Calico Rock School District) The 1A-2 Conference Meet was one of two postseason track meets held Monday at F.S. Garrison Stadium in Harrison. Calico
As of 3:30 Monday afternoon, power has been restored for North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) members in the Pebble Creek/Flint Ridge area.The outage, which lasted just under 30 minutes, affected nearly 630 members. According to the cooperative,
LITTLE ROCK Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing Arkansas’s annual disbursement of tobacco settlement funds: “The State of Arkansas has received $47,044,772.69 as its annual proceeds from the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA).
Sun Ferreira, an assistant professor in the food science department, was a co-author of the review article providing a long-range global view of single-use plastics. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – While
The Mountain Home football program will be holding sessions for those interested in joining the seventh grade team this coming fall. Sessions will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at Pinkston Middle School. Each session will be
Image courtesy of Baxter Health Baxter Health is providing sports physicals this week for student athletes entering seventh through 12th grades and for those competing on the collegiate level. Girls’ physicals will be Monday evening at 6,
Monday’s sports schedule includes another conference outing for the Mountain Home High School baseball team. The Bombers return to McClain Park as they meet Alma. The varsity game at Pitts Field begins at 5. The junior varsity
Photo courtesy of Farmington Cardinals Athletics Mountain Home will be among the area high schools whose track teams will begin the postseason on Monday. The Bomber teams, along with Harrison will be in Farmington as the 5A-West
There is high school soccer on the local Monday schedule. Mountain View entertains Jonesboro Westside, and Harrison’s girls head to Maumelle. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Matt Trent and Nancy Blackburn (Photos courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) Two individuals were arrested in Ozark County in March after a neighbor and a law-enforcement drone were shot at. Matt Trent and Nancy Blackburn were
Brandon Farrell (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man appeared in circuit court April 22 facing a charge of violating the terms and conditions of his probation handed down in a Baxter County case by
A Missouri man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday in Ozark County. The unidentified 33-year-old male from Steelville was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
Jim McCammon (Photo courtesy of National Fallen Firefighters Foundation) Nearly a month after an area man’s name was added to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial, he is going to be recognized on a national level this weekend.
As they prepare to move offices, the Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) front office will be closed Monday. All other police services will continue regular operations. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Another production will be presented this weekend by the Mountain Home High School Bomber Theatre. Something Rotten! JR. is scheduled for Friday and Saturday evening at 7 and Sunday afternoon at 2 at Dunbar Auditorium on the
The Flippin School Board of Education will meet Monday evening at 6 in the Administration Building. The agenda will include the announcement of three retirements. Cheryl Blasdel, high school art teacher, Suzie Rook, elementary librarian, and Becky
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Despite scoring five runs in the second inning, the No. 5 Arkansas baseball team (37-9, 14-7 SEC) could not slow Florida (30-16, 8-13 SEC) and was handed a
Reis Beuerlein (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The No. 9 Arkansas Razorback softball team fell to No. 1/2 Texas A&M in a series finale pitcher’s duel 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at Davis
Milwaukee Brewers’ Christian Yelich watches his two-run single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Christian Yelich had
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team had another rough day on Saturday. The TrailBlazers went to Bartlesville and suffered an 11-1 loss to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. The two teams were scheduled to play a doubleheader, but the second
Gage Wood (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Led by Gage Wood’s dominant three-inning start on the mound, three Razorback pitchers combined for 10 strikeouts and shut out Florida (29-16, 7-13 SEC) for the
Payton Burnham (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The No. 9 Arkansas Razorbacks clinched a series victory by defeating No. 1/2 Texas A&M, 7-4, on Saturday evening at Davis Diamond to give the
St. Louis Cardinals’ Pedro Pagés (43) and Nolan Gorman dump a cooler of water on Nolan Arenado (left) in celebration of the Cardinals’ against the Milwaukee Brewers during a baseball game Saturday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy
Image courtesy of University of Missouri COLUMBIA, Mo. – Former Mizzou offensive lineman Marcus Bryant was selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. Bryant becomes Mizzou’s third NFL Draft
Ohio State offensive lineman Josh Simmons blocks against Western Michigan during an NCAA college football game Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Chiefs general manager Brett Veach
Dallas Cowboys first round NFL draft pick Tyler Booker (left) and team owner Jerry Jones speak during a news conference Friday in Frisco, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FRISCO, Texas (AP) – Not long after the
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind is pleased to announce that it will hold two summer camps in June for blind or low vision and deaf or hard of hearing students. The
Gaberial McCasland (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man arrested in early July 2022 after found trespassing in a building in Mountain Home and in possession of methamphetamine and a smoking pipe was back in
Photo courtesy of West Plains Police Department Two individuals were arrested earlier this month after methamphetamine was located in a residence in the middle of West Plains. Willard “Dickey” Martin and Nichole Wilburn each face charges of
Mia Green, who was recently crowned Overall Academic Achiever at ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH), will put her academic abilities on display in an upcoming APEX presentation Monday at noon in the 2nd floor lobby of Dryer Hall on
The Mountain Home Bomber Band finishes their performance at the ASBOA Class 6A Concert Band Contest held in Jonesboro. (Photo courtesy of Tom Chentnik) The Mountain Home High School Band is giving the public one more opportunity
The Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts recently restarted one of its regular music series. Residents and visitors are invited to Ted’s Lil Opry every Monday evening. Ted Hobbs, the event’s namesake, was a recent guest on
The annual spring clean up in Mountain Home is scheduled for this Monday through Friday. The clean up by Methvin Sanitation and Waste Connections is for customers in the Mountain Home city limits only. It’s a chance
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Rogersville, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court Thursday for illegally possessing a firearm. Lloyd Eugene Mathis, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 84 months in federal prison
LITTLE ROCK – Nathan James Hester will spend the next 71 months in federal prison after intentionally starting multiple fires at a federally contracted rehabilitation center in Searcy, Arkansas. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team will be in action on Saturday. After Friday’s game was canceled, the TrailBlazers are still scheduled to play a doubleheader against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M in Bartlesville. The first game at Homa Thomas
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Mountain Home High School Softball The Mountain Home High School softball team had another good performance on Friday as they went to Van Buren and posted the 5-1 victory. Chloe
Screenshot courtesy of Bomber Sports Network The Mountain Home High School soccer teams had mixed results on Friday as they played at Van Buren. The Lady Bombers took the varsity girls’ match 4-1 over the Lady Pointers.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Isaac TeSlaa and Landon Jackson heard their names called in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night with TeSlaa going 70th overall to Detroit and Jackson not long after at 72nd
Image courtesy of University of Missouri COLUMBIA, Mo. – Former Mizzou wide receiver Luther Burden III was selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. Burden III was the 39th overall
Courtney Day (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The No. 9 Arkansas Razorbacks took the series opener with a 7-5 victory over No. 1/2 Texas A&M on Friday night at Davis Diamond, marking
Roger Steele was recently honored at the State FFA Convention in Camp Couchdale in Hot Springs recognizing the Honorary Owl Award he won last year and his 32 years of service. Steele says the part of his
Another scam is being reported by a business in Mountain Home. According to PostNet, it involves a text message from a person or entity falsely claiming to be sending the message on behalf of FedEx regarding a
Zachariah Zelk (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man, whose criminal record stretches back to 1999 and who has had 17 felony cases opened on him through the years, appeared in Baxter County
Photo courtesy of West Plains Police Department Three individuals have been arrested after methamphetamine and firearms were found at a location in West Plains. Jason Laird, Shelby Gutierrez and Melissa Collins are also facing a felony count
The site of the old Arkana school off Highway 201 South continues to be a thriving hub for “back porch music.” Now called the Arkana Community Center, faithful pickers and lovers of traditional music gather every Saturday
The Mountain Home Christian Clinic will begin the upcoming week by honoring a milestone. Sunday will be the 25th anniversary of the clinic serving its first patient, and a celebration is scheduled for Monday morning. Mountain Home
As they prepare to move offices, the Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) front office will be closed Monday. All other police services will continue regular operations. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas GAINESVILLE, Fla. – No. 5 Arkansas (36-8, 13-6 SEC) bashed three homers, including Wehiwa Aloy’s team-leading 17th blast, but were handed a 6-4 series-opening loss against Florida (29-15, 7-12 SEC) Friday
St. Louis Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar hits an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Matthew Liberatore pitched
Beginning Saturday, the City of Gassville will temporarily switch its water supply to the City of Mountain Home’s system to allow for a routine interior inspection and cleaning of Gassville’s water tank, according to Gassville Water Superintendent
Arvest Bank reported Friday that its mobile and online banking services are temporarily down due to an internal issue. The Arkansas-based bank said in a social media post that it had “identified an internal issue and temporarily
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public of a new addition to the Most Wanted list. Kristie Jean McFadden, a woman described as being 5’7 and having brown hair and hazel eyes, is wanted on
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stands on stage after announcing Armand Membou after he was chosen by the New York Jets with the seventh during the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday in Green Bay, Wis. (Photo
On Thursday, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board (MHPS) of Education held their second work session to consider the rebuild of the area of the high school known as the “Big Top.” Josh Siebert of Modus Studio
Ohio State offensive lineman Josh Simmons blocks against Western Michigan during an NCAA college football game Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs selected
Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (right) celebrates with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Dallas Cowboys with the 12th overall pick during the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday in Green Bay, Wis.
In a recent ruling, Second Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood determined the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers in connection with a fatal shooting of a Jonesboro man to be justified. According to a
During a workshop and special session Thursday evening the budget for 2025 was passed for the City of Flippin. The council had not been able until the meeting to agree on a finalized budget that originally would
Jarrett W. Cousins, 40, of Bradford, has been formally charged with First-Degree Murder in the December 2024 death of Clara Blaxton, 45, of Independence County. Blaxton’s body was discovered in Cousins’ vehicle after a confrontation with police
Last year’s champions, Jonesboro Westside, hope to claim a fourth state title in the senior division of the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program this year (Photo courtesy of AGFC) The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) Youth
A Hall of Fame coach is coming out of retirement to take over the Dora girls’ high school basketball program. Scott Womack, who spent 33-years as the head coach of the West Plains High School girls’ team
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Mountain Home High School Softball Friday’s schedule includes another road trip for the Mountain Home High School softball team. The Lady Bombers will continue 5A-West action as they go up
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Mountain Home Lady Bombers Soccer Friday’s high school soccer schedule includes another road trip for Mountain Home. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be near the Oklahoma line for a
There is a track meet featuring area high school teams scheduled for Friday. Gainesville and Omaha will take part in the Hollister High School Invitational. Action begins at 3. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team will start a run of six straight road games on Friday. The TrailBlazers will be in Bartlesville for the opener of a three-game series with Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. The first pitch at
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to return to the home field for the start a three game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. The Cardinals are looking to recover after having only one win in
Terry Shumate (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man who is alleged to have been involved in a robbery which led to a major manhunt in May 2023 appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday
After 16 years of service in Gassville, Mayor Jeff Braim recently announced he is retiring and will not seek reelection. Mayor Braim says he’s enjoyed his time as mayor, but decided it’s time to move on. Listen:
During their regular monthly meeting Monday night, the Norfork School Board dealt with a number of issues including the resignation of one of their principals and the renewing of contracts for classified staff. The board accepted the
Spectrum on the Square, an event set up by the Spectrum Connection to spread awareness to the community about nuero divergency, will take place Saturday from 8 to 2 on the corner of 6th and Baker St.
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is participating in National Drug Take-Back Day to allow residents to help remove unwanted, unused and potentially dangerous controlled substances and over the counter medications from their medicine cabinets. The event will
The Baxter County Master Gardeners Plant Sale will be held Saturday morning at 9 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds Livestock Building. The sale will feature a variety of plants grown by local Master Gardeners. Mary Smith with
photo courtesy of TL Sports Network Facebook The Cavemen from Cave City have not had much luck locally this week on the baseball diamond as they faced another loss Thursday evening in Yellville. The Yellville-Summit Panthers defeated
Thursday night the Cotter Warrior varsity baseball team was able to send Decatur back home without a single run scored in a sweeping double header in Cotter. The Warriors started the series with a 17-0 win and
The Bomber varsity baseball team returned with a victory on the road Thursday afternoon. In a game originally meant to played at home, the Bombers defeated the Batesville Pioneers on their home field 9-8. WebReadyTM Powered by
A Boil order has been issued for a portion of the Sylamore Valley Water Association in northern Stone County. The order affects customers on Riverview Road. The boil order was issued Thursday morning due to maintenance related
Entergy Arkansas’ White Bluff power plant near Redfield is one of two generating stations in the state to be granted exemptions to a new air toxics emission standard. (Source: Entergy Arkansas) Two coal-fired power plants in Arkansas
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has assembled a team made of the Arkansas Bankers Association, the Arkansas Credit Union Association and other stakeholders working in banking and finance to fight financial fraud. The Financial Fraud Taskforce will
NorthWest Arkansas Community College President Dennis Rittle (far right) answers a question from Natural State Media CEO Roby Brock (far left) during a roundtable discussion on higher education and workforce development at the Fayetteville Town Center on
Sarah Huckabee Sanders addresses the crowd outside the State Capitol on Jan. 10, 2023, after she was sworn in as Arkansas’ 47th governor. (Karen E. Segrave/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders vetoed two bills from the
Thursday’s schedule includes a change for the Mountain Home High School baseball team. The Bombers were originally scheduled to be at home, but their outing has turned into a road trip as they play at Batesville. The
Bomber Stadium in Mountain Home hosted the Bomber Relays on Wednesday, drawing strong performances from athletes representing schools from across north central Arkansas. Marshall’s Jake Massey was a standout, winning the boys 200-meter dash in 22.48 seconds
Salem’s baseball team was on the road Wednesday afternoon and was able to best the Cavemen from Cave City in a matchup that left the Greyhounds with a 5-4 win. Viola’s softball program was home for a
Image courtesy of Izard County School District An area school district will be expanding its athletic program further beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Izard County has announced it is going to add soccer to its growing
No. 5 Arkansas (36-7) silenced in-state opponent Little Rock (18-22) for the second consecutive game with a 4-0 shutout win Wednesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium to complete its double midweek series sweep. With the win, the Hogs
A Fulton County man has been arrested on child pornography charges. Twenty-five-year-old Skyler D. Crisp of Viola was arrested Tuesday. According to Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith and the Arkansas State Police, officers from the Internet Crimes
Juan Blankenship (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A trial date of July 17 has been set for an Indiana man charged with the 2021 rape of a female juvenile. It was announced during a session
The deadline to need a Real ID to board domestic flights or enter a federal building in the United States is just two weeks away. Beginning May 7, anyone without a Real ID will not be able
The 23rd annual First Security Cotter Trout Festival kicks off May 3 at Big Spring Park. The event will run from 10 to 6 and feature an expanded layout. The festival will begin with a parade, followed
Pinkston Middle School art teacher Libby Posey and principal Justin Smith meet with employees from Casey’s 859 on Hwy 62 E. to thank them for sharing information about the Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grant. Pinkston Middle School
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will hold a public meeting Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 at Calico Rock City Hall. The two topics of discussion will be the proposed bridge replacement over Calico Creek on
The Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District will meet Thursday morning at 10 at Harrison City Hall. During the meeting, a legal update and updates on environmental officers and the office of land resources will be given along
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday evening to discuss a range of city business, including a change to City Hall’s operating hours that will go into effect next month. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30
The Marion County Procedures and Management Committee will meet Thursday evening at 5 in the Marion County Courthouse. Multiple ordinances and amendments will be reviewed including the 1/2 cent sales tax for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office
The Marion County Library Board will hold a special meeting Thursday evening at 6 to discuss the library’s Collection Development Policy. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Flippin City Council will hold a budget workshop meeting Thursday evening at 5 in the Flippin District Courtroom. The agenda includes the budget workshop followed by a special council meeting to pass the 2025 budget. WebReadyTM
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting Thursday evening at 5:30 in in the District Administration Building. The agenda includes a Modus Studio Inc. Presentation to be given by Josh Siebert.
Atlanta Braves outfield Eli White (36) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) ATLANTA
A boating accident on the White River Tuesday afternoon has left one person dead and one injured. According to Keith Stephens, Chief of Communications for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, 77-year-old Carol Sellers died at Baxter
A California man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on charges of aiding and abetting the kidnapping and murder of a Northwest Arkansas man. Forty-six-year-old Daniel Paul Blanks was sentenced for
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed 60 bills into law Tuesday, enacting a wide range of legislative measures that impact emergency medical services, tax policy, elections, public safety, and healthcare. Among the new laws is HB1841, which
Scott Turner, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, addresses reporters outside a Fayetteville public housing complex on April 22, 2025 as Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Congressman Steve Womack listen. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate)
Wednesday will be a busy day for track and field, especially at Bomber Stadium where two meets will be held. The Mountain Home High School teams were originally set to host the Bomber Relays on Thursday, but
Photo courtesy of Gainesville R-V School District Baseball and softball are included on the local Wednesday schedule. In high school baseball, Gainesville hosts Hollister, and Salem travels to Cave City, and Melbourne entertains Mountain View for Senior
The Mountain Home Bombers soccer teams closed out their home stand Tuesday afternoon with a series of matches against the Siloam Springs Panthers. The boys junior varsity team played to a 0-0 draw. The varsity Bombers followed
For the second day in a row the Mountain Home Varsity baseball team came up short as they faced Russellville Tuesday at McClain Park. Final score was 7-6 in favor of the Cyclones. The JV team ended
BearKats players show off a pair of home run balls Tuesday evening. photo credit Bearkats Facebook.It was a tough outing for several area teams on Tuesday. In softball, the Yellville-Summit Lady Panthers were shut out 10-0 by
A former Mountain Home softball athlete and coach will be back in north central Arkansas for the 2025-2026 school year. Shelby Harris has been selected as the next head softball coach at Viola High School. Harris says
Hayden Edwards (Photo courtesy of MHS Bearkatz Baseball) The Melbourne Bearkatz baseball team is having one of its best seasons with a record of 17-2. A huge part of their success is due to star player, Hayden
Tate McGuire (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Tate McGuire’s career-long five shutout innings of work on the mound helped the fifth-ranked Arkansas baseball team (35-7) dispatch in-state foe Little Rock (18-21), 10-0, in
Nolan Gorman hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the eighth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Lars Nootbar was 2 for
Nykola Kotyk (right) pictured with relief effort organizer Loretta Remington as she holds Kotyk’s dog, Liberty Ann, in Palatine, Ill. A group of people living in a Chicago suburb rallied around Nykola Kotyk, a fugitive from Baxter
A Baxter County man has been arrested for a pursuit that reached speeds of 90-100 miles-per-hour and then breaking into a woman’s home after he crashed his vehicle. Thirty-five-year-old Alan Christopher Whitman of Lakeview is facing two
A former Mountain Home man and longtime coach and teacher at Mountain Home High School will be appearing on Family Feud this week. Jim Tejcek will be on the show Thursday and Friday with his brother, sister-in-law
Members of the Mountain Home Bomb Squad FRC Team 16 have a lot to be proud of as they returned Sunday after being crowned championship division winners at the FIRST Championship in Houston. The culminating, international event
Vivian Verbel’s friend receiving a blessing from Pope Francis in Cuba As many worldwide mourn the recent loss of Pope Francis, one local Catholic is remembering the legacy he left behind and the people he served. Vivian
This year’s National Volunteer Week began Sunday and will continue through Saturday. Baxter Health’s Volunteer Services Department is taking the time to celebrate the volunteers they have at the hospital and its various entities. Baxter Health Director
The Baxter County Budget Committee will meet Wednesday afternoon at 4 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include discussion of outside legal counsel services and moving funds in
The Cotter City Council has canceled their monthly meeting originally scheduled for Thursday. This decision was made because there were no actionable items for discussion. The next Council meeting is scheduled for May 22. WebReadyTM Powered by
Canvassers collect petitions for proposed Arkansas ballot measures on July 3, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) The League of Women Voters of Arkansas filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging that eight new laws governing direct democracy are unconstitutional.
Doug Schoenrock The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission announced the appointment of its 20th director on Monday. Doug Schoenrock will fill the position vacated earlier this year by Austin Booth. Schoenrock has served on the Ducks Unlimited
Mountain Home’s baseball teams split Monday’s doubleheader at Russellville in 5A-West action. The junior varsity Bombers opened the day with a 5-1 win, using strong pitching and timely hitting to take control early and keep the Cyclones
Mountain Home Junior High track athletes hosted the Northeast Arkansas Junior High Conference Meet on Monday at Bomber Stadium, with several Bomber athletes delivering standout performances across multiple events. Simeon Costner led the way for the Bombers,
Area high school baseball and softball teams saw action Monday evening with strong performances across the board. Yellville-Summit’s varsity baseball team delivered two dominant wins at Bergman, defeating the home team 25-3 and 16-1. In softball, the
Two area high schools will send their track teams to Bolivar on Tuesday. Gainesville and Dora will compete in the Southwest Baptist University High School Invitational. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Baseball and softball make up much of the local Monday schedule. The Mountain Home High School baseball team will be back at McClain Park as they go up against Russellville for the second straight evening. The varsity
Screenshot courtesy of Bomber Sports Network The Mountain Home High School soccer teams will wrap up their current home stand on Tuesday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will continue 5A-West action as they go up against Siloam
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team will return to Cooper Park for its final conference game of the season. The TrailBlazers are set to welcome Southeast Arkansas back to the Twin Lakes Area. ASU-Mountain Home is currently 29-14
Amy Trout (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) An Ozark County woman has been arrested after shooting her two kids, ages 8 and 5, with a BB gun as a form of punishment. Thirty-seven-year-old Amy Dunn
Baxter County is three weeks away from its school election with two races on the ballots. Two candidates are looking to succeed a Norfork School Board member who did not run for reelection, and for the county’s
The Cotter High School Wind Ensemble recently achieved their highest score at a state level contest since 2018 at the recent Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association 2a State Concert Contest. Under the direction of Douglas Messick,
Art students at Mountain Home Junior High and High School Career Academies will be showing their work to the public. The 2025 Fine Arts Festival, also known as ArtFest, will be held Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:30
The Baxter County Historical Society is taking advantage of a rare opportunity at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County as they invite their members and the public to attend a special tour of the Americans
The Flippin City Council will meet Tuesday at 5:45 in the Flippin District Courtroom, beginning with a public hearing on a proposed grant for upgrades to the city’s wastewater collection system. The funding would come through the
The Baxter County Personnel Committee will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse to discuss Personnel Policy updates and Personnel in the Treasurer’s Office. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday in Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ATLANTA (AP) – Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer during
Brooks Due (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) The victim of Monday’s fatal shooting in Bull Shoals has been identified, and online court records indicate her suspected assailant was her estranged husband. Forty-eight-year-old Anita Suzanne Due
Brooks Due (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) A man suspected in a fatal shooting at a Bull Shoals residence was found deceased in Baxter County. The body of 49-year-old Brooks Dean Due of Briarcliff was
The victim of Sunday morning’s drowning incident on Bull Shoals Lake has been identified. Eighty-seven-year-old Robert Clark of Mountain Home was pronounced dead at the scene in the Howard Cove area. According to a spokesperson from the
Arkansas has a new official state dog: the Labrador Retriever. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill into law Friday designating the breed as the state’s official canine. The move celebrates the Labrador’s popularity, especially among duck
Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in March, ticking up from 3.6% in February, according to data released Friday by the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The national unemployment
Listeners of 99.7 The Boot may experience issues with the signal Monday afternoon. Power to the signal tower will be shut down temporarily due to technical issues needing to be addressed. The Boot will remain available to
Brooks Due (Photos courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) The subject of a local manhunt is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting occurring at a Bull Shoals residence. Forty-nine-year-old Brooks Dean Due, wanted for first-degree murder
Authorities are actively searching for an armed suspect in the vicinity of Baxter Health Monday morning. The following email was shared with Baxter Health employees Monday morning shortly before 9. “You will notice increased security around the
Recently, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed 15 bills into law primarily focusing on the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Five bills were signed for appropriation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year for different
A bill recently signed into law by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, requires the national motto and the ten commandments to be displayed in school classrooms. SB433 requires the national motto, “In God We Trust,” to be displayed
Monday’s track schedule includes Mountain Home’s junior high teams serving as the hosts for their postseason event. The Northeast Arkansas Junior High Conference Meet is set to be held at Bomber Stadium. Action begins at 10. The
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Baseball Monday’s schedule includes another road trip for the Mountain Home High School baseball team. The Bombers return to 5A-West action as they face Russellville. The varsity game begins at 5
There is high school soccer scheduled for Monday. Mountain View entertains Riverview, and Harrison’s girls are home against Shiloh Christian. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The 12th-annual Lake Norfork Fireworks Bass Fishing Tournament is scheduled for May 3 at Panther Bay Marina. Boats will launch at 6:30, and weigh-ins will be held at 2:30. The entry fee is $80 per team, and
A Baxter County man has been arrested for being in possession of items stolen from a man’s home while the victim was out of the country. Facing a felony charge of theft by receiving is 57-year-old Phillip
Following storm damage earlier in the month the bridge over Bennetts Bayou over County Road 46 remains closed. Representatives from state and federal agencies will be in the area this week to assess damages and potential problems.
In the coming weeks the residents of Baxter County will have a brand new health unit as construction crews work on wrapping up the project. The new facility located at the corner of West Road and Buttercup
On Friday, ASU-Mountain Home held its annual Academic Achievers Luncheon, an annual event in which faculty honors the brightest students in each field of study. During the ceremony, each student is awarded a certificate recognizing their achievements.
The Norfork School Board will have several personnel matters during its regular April session Monday evening at 5. High school principal Jason Williams is one of the resignations to be considered by the board. Other resignations include
Disaster Assistance Grants from Main Street Calico Rock and Main Street Arkansas were recently given out to businesses which were affected by recent flooding. The grants were used to make repairs to ceilings, roof structures and retaining
Monday starts the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s (ARDOT) National Work Zone Awareness Week, a national safety campaign observed each spring. The campaign usually begins at the start of construction season and encourages safe driving through highway work
New York Mets’ Brandon Nimmo catches a fly ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals’ Jordan Walker during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday in New York. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) –
A Mountain Home man drowned Sunday morning after falling from his boat on Bull Shoals Lake. According to a Baxter County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, the 87-year-old male was in the Howard Cove area when the incident occurred
Road closure signs posted on a road in Ozark County have been stolen. According to a Facebook post from the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office, the signs were stolen from County Road 349, northwest of Caulfield. The road
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team had mixed results on Saturday as they went to El Dorado for a doubleheader with South Arkansas. The TrailBlazers edged out the Stars 4-3 in the opener. Both teams scored more runs
Image courtesy of National Weather Service The severe weather possibility continues for the Twin Lakes Area and may be greater Sunday than it was Saturday. There is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Ozark, Taney and
The Arkansas State Legislature recessed Wednesday before they return next month to formally adjourn their session. District 3 State Rep. Stetson Painter of Mountain Home recently spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News about what
Elizabeth Watson (center) with her gold medal (Photo courtesy of ASU-Mountain Home) A few of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home’s technical education students recently received medals in the SkillsUSA Competition in Hot Springs with one being crowned a
A Marion County man has been arrested on child pornography charges. Twenty-nine-year-old Johnnie Wayne Heinen of Yellville is facing one count of computer exploitation of a child, a Class Y felony, and eight counts of computer child
Band member Conner Morgan & Emerson Walls showcase the Bomber Band’s second consecutive First Division Rating at the ASBOA State Concert Contest and the band’s recognition plaque as the featured Class 6A Honor Band. (Photo courtesy of
Arkansas Farm Bureau has announced a new program that launched last month to provide Arkansas farmers an opportunity to share their stories, connect with consumers and increase visibility of their direct-to-consumer products. KTLO, Classic Hits and The
Recent testing of Briarcliff Waterworks’ drinking water showed that contaminant levels remain safely below federal and state limits, according to the system’s 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. The report, which covers data from Jan. 1 to
Entergy Arkansas is recognizing National Safe Digging Month, an awareness campaign reminding those who excavate or dig to call 811 at least two full business days before digging. The focus of the month is to prevent serious
Image courtesy of Missouri State University The Missouri State University community is mourning the loss of a member of its football team. Twenty-one-year-old Todric McGee died early Saturday from what authorities describe as a “possible accidental self-inflicted
New York Mets’ Kodai Senga of Japan pitches during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday in New York. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) – Kodai Senga extended
BATESVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating a double homicide after the Independence County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) requested assistance. On Tuesday, ICSO responded to a request for a welfare check
BRINKLEY, Ark. – The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has made an arrest in an October 2024 shooting that injured a 15-year-old girl in Brinkley. The teen sustained multiple gunshot wounds while in her
MARIANNA, Ark. – The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested two men in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Marianna on March 22, 2025. On Thursday, Tyrese Mitchell, 21, and Derrick Morris, 27,
Missouri’s first case of measles has been confirmed in Taney County. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the case was discovered in a child visiting the area and associated with recent international travel.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks during an interview at the governor’s mansion in Little Rock on Friday. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via Associated Press) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said
With just under two weeks left, the current month has entered the top five in the category for wettest Aprils. With the precipitation measured Saturday and Sunday morning, 2025 has currently become the fourth wettest April on
The Mountain Home High School athletic department is preparing to offer local youth its summer kiddie camps. The Mountain Home Gridiron Club is sponsoring an opportunity for Bomber student athletes to take part in the ultimate training
The Mountain Home High School football team has released its schedule for the upcoming 2025 season. The Bombers will have five home games and five road games during the regular season one preseason game on a neutral
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Bomber Baseball The Mountain Home High School baseball team was able to pick up a win on Friday as they stepped out of conference play. The Bombers defeated Melbourne by a final
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 2 Arkansas (34-7, 13-5 SEC) split Friday’s series-concluding doubleheader against Texas A&M (23-16, 8-10 SEC) at Baum-Walker Stadium, winning the first game of the day, 11-5, before
Reis Beuerlein (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Highlighted by the third perfect game in program history from junior Reis Beuerlein in the nightcap, the No. 10/11 Arkansas Razorbacks earned a pair of run-rule
Image courtesy of Arkansas State University Arkansas State is expected to announce the resignation of its athletic director in the coming days. According to a report from 247 Sports, Jeff Purinton is leaving Jonesboro to accept a
New York Mets’ Juan Soto hits an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday in New York. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) – Francisco Lindor
Image courtesy of National Weather Service There is another possibility for severe weather and flooding this weekend in the Twin Lakes Area. Meteorologist Willie Gilmore of the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock says there
