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Marion County authorities are investigating a death following a fire Wednesday night. Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander says the incident involved a structure fire reported at 5:56 at a residence on Marion County Road 7058 near Flippin.

Update: Baxter County jurors in Group A do not need to report for jury duty on Friday. Jurors will receive a message with the next date to report when information is available. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

American Red Cross responders from Missouri, Arkansas and across the U.S. are helping to assist in the aftermath of the recent tornadoes. Volunteers are helping to assess damage, distribute emergency supplies and manage shelters. On Thursday, responders

A tornado relief supply drive-thru will be available in Bakersfield Thursday, Friday and Saturday on the campus of the Bakersfield High School. Storm victims can enter the campus through O Highway by the gym entrance where they

Photo courtesy of Squires Volunteer Fire Department    As of Thursday morning, the wild brush fires in Douglas County have been contained. Scott Moore with the Ava Fire Department says the fires have been contained and the

In a recent update, Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin says Belva Day’s vehicle was found on the Little Rock Air Force Base down an embankment against a fallen tree, preventing the doors from opening. Griffin told

Photo courtesy of Marion County OEM Firefighters battled multiple fires across Marion County on Wednesday night as extreme fire danger conditions persist. A fire in the Lakeway community scorched approximately 10 acres before crews from Lakeway, Peel,

The weeks leading up to spring have seen a lot of wild weather in the Twin Lakes area. Chuck Rickard from the National Weather Service (NWS), spoke to KTLO News to discuss the previous week’s weather. Rickard

A Midway man had his probation revoked and was sentenced to six years in prison following a hearing in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday (March 13). Several hearing dates have been set for 46-year-old Donald Hoyt III,

A revised animal control ordinance will be considered by the Mountain Home City Council during its regular meeting Thursday evening. The ordinance was first read last month and had its second reading earlier this month, but it

For the last few years, the Baxter County Fair has been held in August, but that’s going to change this year. The 2025 fair is scheduled for Sept. 9-13, and it will be the 75th edition at

A week of fun is on the horizon as schools get ready to let classes out for spring break. The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County has different activities planned Monday through Friday. Andrea Belt, the

A strong showing by the Mountain Home NJROTC (MHNJROTC) academic team capped off the first annual Area 13 Brain Brawl Championship. The Bomber Battalion secured a second-place finish, narrowly falling to Bentonville NJROTC in the inaugural competition.

The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6 in the Central Office Board Room. Items on the agenda include: – the request to approve safety film across the

The Mountain Home City Council will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include: – An ordinance accepting the final plat and dedications for

The Cotter Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday night at 7. Items on the agenda include: – approval of a contract with MSBT for the 2025-26 school year; – discussion of special

Over 16,000 members of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative in Baxter and Marion counties are without power due to an issue from outside of the service area. Just before midnight Wednesday, the cooperative is reporting 15,713 outages in

According to Marion County Office of Emergency Management Director Melissa Penn, multiple structure fires are burning Wednesday evening in the county. Image courtesy of Marion County Scanner One structure fire is off Highway 125 North in Lakeway.

The high winds rolling through the Twin Lakes Area Wednesday have led to local energy providers experiencing another increase in power outages. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Chief Executive Officer Mel Coleman says they have had approximately 2,200

Fire crews in Baxter County have been battling a blaze in the Norfork area. As of 5 Wednesday evening, the fire on Sheid Road, also known as Arkansas Highway 177, has been contained. Norfork Mayor Lisa Harrison

The fire in Douglas County continues in the community of Squires. According to the Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase, the fire is still going heavily and close to ten fire departments are on the scene to help

Multiple fire crews are working a fire in Norfork off Sheid Drive. According to Baxter County OEM, the call was received at approximately 1:10 Wednesday afternoon. Fire crews from Norfork, Rodney Volunteer Fire Department, Tracy Ferry, Lone

The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents affected by the recent tornadoes of looting and scams which have been reported in surrounding counties. According to a Facebook post by the Sheriff’s Office, some looters attempt to

Heavy wind gusts are causing an increase in power outages around the area as crews also continue rebuilding efforts from last weekend’s tornado outbreak. As of 1:25 Wednesday afternoon North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is reporting 1402

The Ozarks region in Missouri has been battling blazes over the last week with over 19 fires covering nearly 1,500 acres reported in the region. One of the fires threatened Bakersfield as the raging flames consumed some

The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas will be providing Disaster Response Mobile Food Pantries for individuals affected by recent tornadoes. On Thursday, The Food Bank will be at Missionary Baptist Church in Fifty Six from 10

A burn ban has been issued for the City of Norfork. According to a press release, the burn ban has been put into effect due to the lack of measurable precipitation and expected high winds. WebReadyTM Powered

A burn ban has been issued Wednesday morning for Baxter County, effective immediately. All outdoor burning is prohibited at present in unincorporated areas. Violations may incur a fine of $500 to $1000 for each offense. Burn bans

Beginning Wednesday, the Izard County OEM will be guiding state and federal representatives house-to-house to inspect homes which have been damaged or destroyed by Friday’s tornado. This process is expected to take up to the rest of

An approximately 37 acre fire which started Monday evening near the intersection with Marion County Roads 6035 and 6040 and another fire which started Tuesday afternoon further down Road 6040 has been contained. According to Marion County

A man who has been sought for more than seven years on failure to appear warrants pled guilty to charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court on March 10. Forty-four-year-old Ian Michael Tice

Bull Shoals Lake a popular tourist destination in the summer months. Corps photo Despite federal workforce reductions, local permanent jobs at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Twin Lakes Area are expected to remain largely

Pinkston’s Team A took first place in the quiz bowl. A quiz bowl tournament took place in Mountain Home last Wednesday as local teams competed at The Sheid on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home. Participating teams included

Over the next month, many schools will be touring the Americans and the Holocaust exhibit at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. Before presenting the display to students, teachers will have the opportunity to visit

In preparation for future disasters, the American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas is calling for donations for Red Cross Giving Day on March 26. So far this year, more Red Cross blood donations have

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is partnering with North Arkansas College (Northark) to offer unique opportunities for regional high school students and teachers to deepen their understanding of environmental science. The partner organizations will host

In a meeting that lasted nearly two hours the Gassville City Council was in session Tuesday evening covering a range of business including new potential contracts for the purchase of a new fire engine. Members Kenneth Smith

Personnel are working to contain a fire that started Monday in Marion County. Motorists traveling south of Yellville will need to use caution as traffic is being directed. According to Marion County Office of Emergency Management Director

An Ava teen has died after he fell off the hood of a car and then was struck by the vehicle. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the victim was a 16-year-old male. The teen was taken

The Baxter County Airport Advisory Board met for the first time Tuesday morning since being organized in February. New board members include Bob Harris, Kevin Linck, Mark Bertel, James Strecker, and Kevin Crawford. Once the meeting was

The Arkansas Department of Health’s (ADH) weekly respiratory disease report released Thursday shows the intensity level is holding steady while the school absenteeism rate is creeping up. The scale has three levels of very high, three levels

Images courtesy of National Weather Service The National Weather Service (NWS) in Springfield has released more information about the tornado that struck Bakersfield Friday night that killed three people and injured at least one, saying it spent

A Boone County woman has been arrested after she walked into a home and started putting on the homeowner’s clothes and telling the cops who were trying to arrest her “Don’t come in here, I’m naked!” Forty-nine-year-old

A man arrested after showing up for a meeting supposedly arranged to set a time and place to have sex with a person he believed to be a 13-year-old girl pled guilty to charges against him during

On Sunday, the Twin Lakes Area lost a gifted storyteller and orator of U.S. history. Professor Jim Carroll died at the age of 79, just 20 days shy of his 80th birthday.Carroll was not only a professor

Drivers crossing the Norfork Dam will need to exercise caution over the next few months as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is scheduling a single lane closure for routine maintenance. The closure will effect Highway

Team members pictured from left to right are Meckenzie Fassett, Cooper Garris, Hannah DeAtley, Ryan Benedict, Coach Lisa Coots, McKenna Collins, and Marie Vankirk. The Cotter Warrior Senior High Quiz Bowl team placed third in the AGQBA

After a powerful performance won the hearts of the judges, the Mountain Home High School Concert band took their 22nd Sweepstakes Award at the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association (ASBOA) Regional VI Concert Assessment held in

The Gassville City Council will meet Tuesday night at 6 at Gassville City Hall located at 204 South School Street. Items on the agenda include: – a second reading on an ordinance to amend personal time in

The Norfork City Council will hold a meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include: – A resolution reconciling the budget for 2024; – the appointment of Alex Eisele to

The Bull Shoals City Council will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the Council Chambers. Items on the agenda include: – The water tower project; – Browns Beach swim area barrier; – discussion on

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative has made a significant amount of progress in its efforts to restore power to members affected by Friday night’s storms, but there is more work needing to be completed. As of 4:50 Monday

ABC Supply in Mountain Home is collecting donations to aid communities affected by the recent storm. The company will transport bottled water and other essential supplies to impacted areas multiple times in the coming weeks. Residents of

A burn ban is now in effect for the City of Salesville. According to a press release from the City of Salesville Volunteer Fire Department, the burn ban is being put into effect due to dry and

With new information available, the National Weather Service (NWS) has declared the tornado that came through Izard County Friday as an EF4 tornado. Meteorologist Justin Condrey with the NWS says wind data helped set the new distinction.

A burn ban is now in effect for the City of Gassville. According to Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim, the burn ban is being put into effect due to lack of measurable precipitation and high winds expected through

Utility crews have made much progress over the weekend restoring power area wide but heavy hit areas zones remain offline Monday morning. North Arkansas Electric Coop (NAEC) CEO Mel Coleman had told KTLO News earlier in the

Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News Monday morning to give an update on conditions and coming relief to areas hit by the storms in Izard County. Sheriff Melton says

Gary Frans (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man has been arrested on two charges, including attempted murder, after he became upset with a cleaning crew’s music and shot an employee of a

Elmer Lewie Branscum was a teenager when he picked up his first felony charge. The 39-year-old Branscum, who lists an address in Calico Rock, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court on March 10 and pled not guilty

When former Briarcliff Mayor Martin Nicholson spoke to KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News after resigning during last week’s city council meeting, he had a lot to say about the state of the city, including the

The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County is preparing to host the month long Americans and the Holocaust exhibit, highlighting one of the most significant events of the 20th century. The exhibit will be on display

The Norfork School Board of Education will hold a meeting Monday evening at 5 in the cafeteria. Items on the agenda include: – consideration of financial reports and bills; – consideration of an agreement with Mountain Home

The Baxter County Airport Advisory Board will meet Tuesday morning at 10 at the Baxter County Airport. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Image courtesy of National Weather Service The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed EF4 and EF3 tornados struck north central Arkansas during Friday night’s severe thunderstorms. Survey teams from the North Little Rock office visited Izard and

Photo courtesy of GTS Physical Therapy Services A local business is looking to assist families in Bakersfield and Cave City affected by Friday night’s storms, and they are seeking the public’s help. GTS Physical Therapy Services’ Mountain

Local power outage numbers have decreased in some areas, but they’ve seen an uptick in others. As of 1 Sunday afternoon, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative was reporting three outages in Baxter County, 1,129 in Izard County, 79

Photo courtesy of Izard County Office of Emergency Management Crews in Izard County are continuing to clean up the damage after Friday night’s storm activity. Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton says the roads in the county are

Image courtesy of National Weather Service A survey team was sent by the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock a portion of northern Arkansas to review the damage. Preliminary results show an EF3 tornado went

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees came to the Twin Lakes Area for its first quarterly meeting of 2025. The board met Friday in the Trout Room of the Vada Sheid Community Development Center on

A cellphone salesperson arrested after reportedly texting intimate videos of a male customer to herself while carrying out a phone upgrade appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday (March 10). Twenty-two-year-old Riley Michael Shane Tapp of

Photo courtesy of Missouri State Highway Patrol The National Weather Service in Springfield sent a survey team to Bakersfield Saturday to begin determining the path and strength of the tornado that struck the town which claimed three

Power was restored to nearly 9,000 members of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Saturday evening after going through an outage since Friday night’s storms. As of 8:45 Saturday night, 3,410 members were still without power. According to the

When the deadly tornado hit Bakersfield Friday night, it missed the Bakersfield school campus, according to Superintendent Dr. Amy Padgett, but it did destroy the school’s baseball and softball complex. Listen: click to download audio It’s the

Several area residents and businesses remain without power following Friday night’s storm activity. As of 5:15 Saturday evening, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative was reporting three outages in Baxter County, one in Fulton County, 1,213 in Izard County,

Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin Progress has been made in cleaning up after Friday night’s storm activity that resulted in the loss of three lives in Bakersfield, and the victims have been identified. Ozark

Larry Goodwin (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State Legislature) A former state representative for portions of north central Arkansas was among many affected Friday night’s storms as he resides on a farm nearly 10 miles outside of Cave

Photo courtesy of Izard County Office of Emergency Management Power has been restored to a percentage of members of the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, but several still remain without power. It may be up to a week

The Izard County OEM Director, Gary Dickerson is reporting destroyed homes and impassible roads north of Melbourne Saturday morning with recovery efforts underway to clear debris. Dickerson tells KTLO News that the hardest hit area is 9

Cave City remains under a state of emergency with a dusk-to-dawn curfew implemented until further notice. Emergency operations are being coordinated from the Cave City Fire/Rescue station on North Street, which is also serving as a supply

Widespread damage is being reported across Baxter County Saturday morning according to OEM Director David Stults. A strong line of storms moved north of Midway towards Gamaliel with reports of strong winds, large hail and unconfirmed tornadic

Estimates Saturday morning for patients treated from storm related injuries remains low from Baxter Health according to Vice President of Ancillary Services Anthony Reed. Reed tells KTLO News that a multi county effort was coordinated between Baxter

Three deaths have been reported from Friday night’s storms in Ozark County. There are multiple other injuries and a lot of damage in the Bakersfield area. Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin says the aftermath from the tornado

Friday night’s storms caused abundant property damage in portions of Stone County. Two individuals had non-life-threatening injuries, but no deaths have been reported. According to Stone County Sheriff Brandon Long, the county was placed under a tornado

Photo from Nick Coleman in Big Creek Friday night looking north   The National Weather Service (NWS) is shifting its focus Saturday morning from tracking severe weather to now verifying the multiple tornadoes reported in North Central

A woman accused of being heavily intoxicated, threatening a man with a gun and firing the weapon inside a residence while children were present was in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday (March 10) to ask that

This St. Patrick’s Day, local law enforcement agencies are working to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving. The Mountain Home and Cotter Police Departments are partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway

The Bakersfield R-IV School District is offering shelter for those needing a place to stay following Friday night’s tornado. According to Bakersfield Superintendent Dr. Amy Padgett, the district’s FEMA building is now available. In addition, a relief

Baxter Health is providing assistance following the tornado that went through Ozark County. The hospital has set up a mobile triage at Dollar General in Bakersfield. The store is located at 4163 Missouri Highway 101. WebReadyTM Powered

A burn ban is now in effect for Marion County. According to Judge Jason Stumph, the burn ban is being put into effect due to extremely dangerous and dry conditions in Marion County. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Twin Lakes area remains under a wind advisory and a red flag warning as we enter the evening hours of Friday. With the potential for severe thunderstorms and wind gusts getting up to 50 mph, KTLO,

Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office More details have been released on the airplane crash at the airstrip at Gaston’s Resort along the White River Thursday afternoon. The two occupants, 75-year-old Roscoe Leroy Griffin and 58-year-old

A structure fire that occurred earlier this west of Midway has rekindled. Baxter County 911 dispatch has confirmed the blaze Friday on Shasta Trail. Fire personnel are on the scene. Dispatch says the fire could possibly result

Members of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative can expect to see a higher bill later this spring. The local energy provider has announced a total rate increase of 12.4% will go into effect sometime after April 1. The

Hunters and fishers looking to upgrade their equipment will have an opportunity to trade up their gear at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) Outdoor Gear Community Yard Sale. The swap shops will be available at

North Central Arkansas could see strong to severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening as a powerful storm system moves into the region. While the best chances for storm development remain across southern Missouri, the potential exists for

The woman who was the subject of the Silver Alert Wednesday morning in Fulton County was arrested later in the day following a family dispute. Seventy-nine-year-old Virginia F. Clem is being held in the Fulton County Jail.Clem

A man accused of asking a fellow inmate at the Baxter county Detention Center to kill or arrange the killing of his mother so he could collect money in a trust fund that his parent oversees appeared

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has announced a new visitation schedule for the Baxter County Detention Center which will go into effect April 1. The new schedule includes visitation for inmates from 7 to 9:30 in the

Dogs looking to catch their lucky break might be able to do so this St. Patrick’s Day season. Lucky Dawg Rescue is hosting Shamrock’in the Block, a fundraiser and adoption fair, Saturday from 9 to 3 at

The Fulton County Clerk’s Office will soon mail notices to voters whose registration status has been marked inactive due to a lack of voting activity in the last two federal elections.Recipients should review the information provided and

Baxter County Jurors in Group A will not need to report on Monday for jury duty. Jurors will now need to report on Wednesday to the Baxter County Court Complex at 9. The court complex is located

No injuries are being reported in an airplane crash at Gaston’s Resort along the White River Thursday afternoon. The crash happened shortly before 4:00. A spokesman for the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office tells KTLO, Classic Hits and

    A boil order has been issued for a portion of the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority. The boil order is for Grand Oak Trail and Grand Oak Place roads. The boil order was issued Wednesday afternoon following

Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin reports that the body found in a vehicle discovered at Little Rock Air Force Base on March 4 has been positively identified as Belva Day. MHPD received notification of the identification

A man accused of having sex with an underage female pled guilty to the charges against him during an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (March 10) and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Fifty-five-year-old

Many across the Twin Lakes area will be gazing at the sky early Friday morning as a total lunar eclipse passes across the country. In Mountain Home, the eclipse is expected to begin at 10:57 Thursday night

The Ozark County Jail is now housing US and Immigration Customs Enforcement or ICE detainees for Homeland Security after signing a contract with the federal government, a move that will benefit the county financially. The first detainees

A Salem man has died from injuries sustained in a car crash in Baxter County last month. The accident has claimed the life of 47-year-old Benny W. Monk. The Arkansas State Police released the fatal crash summary

A man and wife both charged with involvement in a shooting incident last month in which a 32-year-old male was killed appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (March 10). Fifty-eight-year-old Danny Paul Whitsel and 40-year-old Crystal

The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County is in the process of making up its used book sale that was postponed due to the weather. The library is using a “March Madness” theme as it is

A burn ban has been issued for Boone County, according to Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway. A burn ban is still in effect for the city of Bull Shoals, but nothing has been issued for Baxter or

A Mountain Home teenager died Monday after his car left the roadway and struck a tree in northern Baxter County. The victim was identified as 18-year-old Caleb Stephen Uhlmann. According to the accident report from the Baxter

Virginia Clem (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State Police) UPDATE: As of 8:50 am Wednesday morning, the Silver Alert issued for 79-year-old Virginia Clem of Salem has been inactivated. PREVIOUS STORY A Silver Alert has been requested by

Martin Nicholson (Photo courtesy of Ballotpedia) Saying he “can’t fix the city,” Briarcliff Mayor Martin Nicholson resigned Tuesday afternoon during the city council’s regular monthly meeting. Recorder-Treasuer Renate Schmitt-Klika will take over as interim mayor until the

Zachary Guiltner appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (March 10) to face charges in five open felony cases. The 39-year-old Guiltner pled guilty to those charges and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The open

Mountain Home Public Schools is responding to multiple incidents of vandalism and loitering on its playgrounds in recent days. The activity, including property damage and theft, has occurred after school hours and on weekends. According to Arkansas

Baxter County residents should watch for yellow or blue postcards arriving in the mail soon. The Baxter County Clerk is conducting its odd year voter roll cleanup and will mail more than 4,000 cards to registered voters

Resources for children are available throughout Mountain Home, and Mountain Home Public Schools aims to highlight them. The district will host a Parent Resource Night on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 in the gym at Guy Berry

Multiple fire departments responded to a report of a grass fire that turned into a structure fire Tuesday afternoon. Baxter County 911 dispatch stated the fire occurred in the Midway area. There were reports of the Midway

The dry conditions have resulted in a burn ban for one local city. The ban is in effect for Bull Shoals, according to Mayor Bill Stahlman. Currently, no other known entities are under a burn bun, but

Local military veterans will have an opportunity to get the latest news from the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. A veterans town hall is scheduled for Wednesday morning at 10:30 in the second floor courtroom of the

An Izard County man has been arrested for sexually assaulting and sexually grooming a young girl. Facing five felony charges in the case is 42-year-old Gerald Lawrence Villneff Jr. of Oxford. According to the probable cause affidavit

A Baxter County man has been arrested in connection with the theft of an ATV and tools from a Midway-area barn, along with items stolen from a local lumber business. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery,

Large groups of brightly colored butterflies will soon pass through the Twin Lakes Area as they migrate from Mexico to the Midwest. In preparation for the migration, The Friends of the North Fork and White Rivers will

In February, 19 building permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. A new commercial construction permit was issued to Rob and Sarah Kotte on behalf of

ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH) continues to expand opportunities for students entering STEM-focused programs. Beginning in the fall, students, especially those wishing to enter an engineering program, will have more class options. The new classes will give engineering students

The Baxter County Election Commissioners will begin working sessions on Tuesday morning at 10 to prepare for the upcoming school board election. The sessions will take place over the next two months at the Election Headquarters, located

The Marion County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 5:30. Items on the agenda include: – an amending ordinance to the operating budget to transfer unappropriated funds from the coronavirus relief fund for

The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include: – open appointment to the planning commission; – appointment of Michael Bynum to the planning

Photo by Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism On Sunday concerned citizens gathered at Norfork Brewing Company for a panel discussion on the implications of Arkansas Senate bill SB290 which would make mass hog feeding operations

Homelessness in Twin Lakes Area teenagers has been a growing problem over the years. Currently, it is estimated that over 150 local teens are without stable housing. Grace Abounds Counseling is on a mission to address homelessness

Kindergarten registration for students in the Mountain Home Public Schools District will take place April 4, by appointment only. Parents can schedule appointments online at kindergarten.mhbombers.com/reg. Registration will take place at the Mountain Home Kindergarten Center at

Eighteen business licenses were issued in February, which includes five home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The 13 business licenses include: – VSC Fire & Security, a miscellaneous occupation, located at 68

A day of fishing and fun is set for April 12 at McCabe Park as C.A.S.T. for Kids returns, giving children with special needs a chance to cast a line and make lasting memories. The event is

Despite the challenges facing their communities, two area schools have made big strides in math, proving that hard work and dedication add up to success. Flippin Middle School, Yellville-Summit Elementary, and Yellville-Summit High School have been recognized

The Briarcliff City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday afternoon at 3 at the Tracy Fire Department. Items on the agenda includes; – a second reading on a revision to the animal ordinance; – approval of

The Yellville-Summit Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday evening at 5:30 in the administrative building. Items on the agenda include: – a resolution concerning 2024-25 board elections; – discussion of revision for

Skylar Brazil (Photo courtesy of Benton County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man who is awaiting his murder trial this summer in Baxter County has been arrested in Benton County on a rape charge of a minor

The Mountain Home NJROTC rifle team secured another victory, defeating York Comprehensive with a score of 859.9. This marks their third straight win of the season.Aaron Hale led the team with a score of 239.0, joined by

The Arkansas Department of Education has opened applications for the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program, which helps students attend schools that best meet their needs. Now in its third year, the program continues to expand. Gov. Sarah

This Earth Day, the Baxter County Conservation District (BCCD) is celebrating more than just the color green. Submissions are now being accepted for the 2025 Earth Day Coloring Contest for second and fifth graders. Separate contests will

Arkansas deer hunting continues to grow, with nearly 200,000 deer checked so far this season. The total harvest for the 2024-25 season stands at 199,863, a 4% increase from last year’s 192,392. After a sharp decline in

The Mountain Home Planning Commission will meet Monday afternoon at 1 to review several development projects, including final plat approvals and facade and landscape plans, in its upcoming session. The meeting will be held in the council