Robyn Herron (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) OXFORD, Miss. – The No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks fell to No. 25 Ole Miss, 9-1 (6 inn.) in the SEC Opener on Friday night at the Ole Miss Softball
Bryon Kerber (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man was arrested at the end of last month on accusations of attacking a female and making threats to deputies at a residence outside of Salesville. Forty-five-year-old
Clocks spring forward this weekend as daylight saving time will begin early Sunday morning at 2. Clocks should be set forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Many personal computers, smartphones, tablets and other electronic
It was another busy week in the Arkansas legislature. District 3 Arkansas State Representative Stetson Painter spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News and shares some of the bills the House passed this week. Listen:
At Thursday night’s Mountain Home School Board work session, they began discussion on long term plans for a possible district-wide restructuring and high school addition. The main purpose of the idea is to optimize space and efficiency.
Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years can apply for recognition through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Century Farm Program. Applications are open through June 30. To qualify, a
The Mountain Home High School track teams began the outdoor season Friday by competing in the Y-Timing High School Running Festival. The Bombers finished third on the boys’ side. Conner King was second in the 1600-meter run
The Izard County High School girls’ basketball team was able to advance to the semifinals of the Class 2A State Tournament following their 55-41 victory over Poyen Friday at Cedar Ridge High School in Newark. The Lady
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Bomber Basketball The Mountain Home High School girls’ basketball team is one win away from punching its ticket to Hot Springs. The Lady Bombers were able to hold off Nettleton
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team began its weekend road trip to Clarksdale, Miss., by sweeping a doubleheader over Coahoma on Friday. The TrailBlazers beat the Tigers by a score of 7-4 in both games. Ckyler Tengler pitched
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Brent Iredale’s two-homer, eight-RBI performance at the plate powered No. 3 Arkansas (13-1) to a lopsided 20-3 series-opening win in seven innings against Portland (5-9) Friday afternoon at
After a tense matchup between the Lady Bombers and Lady Raiders for the quarterfinals of the Class 5A State Tournament in Paragould, Mountain Home was able to defeat Nettleton 45-39.Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to
The Water Wagon of Yellville is stepping up to help Pyatt Rural Water families by donating a 2,600-gallon load of potable water Friday evening. The water will be available Friday night from 5:30 to 7:30 at the
West Doss, chairman of the Arkansas Educational Television Commission, addresses the commission during its quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Screenshot via livestream) A proposal to eliminate the governing board that oversees educational public television programs
Sen. Jimmy Hickey, R-Texarkana, makes a motion on Senate Bill 307 while his colleagues (from top) Sens. Jonathan Dismang, Ricky Hill and Missy Irvin listen on March 6, 2025. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas Senate on Thursday
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team will return to the road on Friday. The TrailBlazers will be in Clarksdale, Miss., to start a three-game series with Coahome. ASU-Mountain Home is currently 8-7 on the season. The TrailBlazers were
Image courtesy of Salem School District Two days after the Salem High School football team lost its head football coach, his successor was named. The school board decided to hire within the system and promote Billy Webber
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography. The Mountain Home High School girls will be among the area basketball teams playing on Friday and looking to continue their season further on. The Lady Bombers return to Greene County
The outdoor season gets underway Friday for the Mountain Home High School track teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be in Fayetteville for the Y-Timing Running Festival. Mountain Home’s boys are the defending Class 5A state
Friday’s high school soccer schedule includes Mountain Home’s boys going to Jonesboro for a two-day event. The Bombers are set to begin action in the Nettleton Tournament. Elsewhere, both of Harrison’s teams will play at Clarksville. WebReadyTM
There is baseball and softball scheduled for Friday. In high school baseball, Cotter hosts Ozark Mountain for a doubleheader, Norfork travels to Flippin, Yellville-Summit makes the trip to Mountain View, Salem entertains Sloan-Hendrix, and Bergman is home
Dominick Kersey (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Baxter County Detention Center inmate is facing additional charges following two separate incidents involving jailers last month. Twenty-year-old Dominick Kersey of Gamaliel was originally jailed on a
Earlier this week, legislation was announced to repeal the state grocery tax and expand liability protections for food banks and their donors and many wonder how this will impact state agencies such as the Arkansas Game and
The Arkansas Department of Health’s (ADH) weekly respiratory disease report released Thursday shows the intensity level has dropped to its lowest in nearly three months. The scale has three levels of very high, three levels of high,
If you have ever had to wait a long time to renew your driver’s license, register your vehicle or get tags for a vehicle, you will like this story. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)
Mountain Home city officials receive a check from state officials for the matching grant funds to build an ADA trail and four piers around the pond at McCabe Park. The Mountain Home City Council spent a majority
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education held a work session Thursday night to discuss long-term plans for a possible district-wide restructuring and high school addition. The work session centered around the district’s facilities master plan
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Friday evening at 6 in their office at the Marion County Courthouse to discuss the upcoming School Board elections. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home High School baseball team was able to pick up another win in front of the home crowd of McClain Park on Thursday. The Bombers defeated Fort Smith Southside 5-2. Mountain Home improves to 2-0
The Izard County High School boys’ basketball team is one win away from its first state championship game appearance in five years. The Cougars squeaked by top-ranked England 65-64 in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A State
The Yellville-Summit High School competed in the Big O Tire Greenbrier Panther Relays on Thursday. Yellville-Summit finished second on the girls’ side with the victory going to another group of Lady Panthers from Heber Springs. Individually for
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) – Mwani Wilkinson had 29 points in Little Rock’s 82-77 win over UT Martin on Thursday in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Wilkinson had five rebounds for the Trojans (19-13). Johnathan Lawson scored
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Daeshun Ruffin had 20 points in Jackson State’s 76-69 victory over UAPB on Thursday. Ruffin went 8 of 15 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Tigers (13-17,
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Johnny Kinziger had 13 points in Illinois State’s 70-54 victory against Missouri State on Thursday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Illinois State (19-13) plays No. 4 seed Belmont on Friday in the
Sheriff Montgomery announces endorsement for Brian Davis After more than two decades as the Baxter County sheriff, John Montgomery has announced his current term will be his last. At a press conference by the Baxter County Courthouse,
Arkansas has moved to block access to several Chinese-linked platforms on devices used by state executive branches. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed Thursday that the state has prohibited the use of the platforms DeepSeek, RedNote, and Lemon8
The City of Pyatt remains without water on the rural side of its water system, affecting 133 customers. Mayor Cindy St. Clair said the outage was caused by a burned-out pump. A replacement has been ordered and
Livi Fosness (Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography) Just over 12 hours after the Mountain Home High School girls’ basketball team got the 65-56 overtime win over Little Rock Christian in the Class 5A State Tournament, it
Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, presents Senate Bill 307 to the Arkansas Senate on March 5, 2025. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) A bill that would alter the process for creating new electricity-generating plants to meet the states anticipated energy
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery is inviting the public to an official political announcement Thursday afternoon at 2 on the south lawn of the Baxter County Courthouse. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery is inviting the public to an official political announcement Thursday afternoon at 2 on the south lawn of the Baxter County Courthouse. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Mountain Home NJROTC’s three-game winning streak came to an end in the 2025 National Air Rifle New Shooter League, falling to Mountain View MCJROTC 1023.8 to 957.2. Zach Dooley led Mountain Home with a score of 258.5,
Image courtesy of WBU Women’s Soccer A member of the Mountain Home High School girls’ soccer team will be wearing a collegiate uniform this fall. Senior Kelsey Blackwell has signed a national letter of intent with Williams
High school baseball and softball are included on the local Thursday schedule. The Mountain Home baseball team will continue its current home stand as they welcome Fort Smith Southside to McClain Park. The varsity game begins at
Thursday’s high school basketball schedule includes the continuation of state tournaments in Arkansas. Izard County’s boys return to Cedar Ridge High School in Newark for their quarterfinal game in the Class 2A State Tournament. The Cougars meet
A Mountain Home man has been arrested for posting nude photos of his ex-wife on social media. Thirty-three-year-old Keith Michael Joseph Nelson was arrested Tuesday on the warrant and also is facing a charge out of Gassville.
Photo courtesy of Bomber Basketball The Mountain Home High School girls’ basketball team began the Class 5A State Tournament Wednesday in Paragould with an overtime win and a possible state tournament record for one of its players.
The Izard County High School boys’ basketball were dominant in their Class 2A State Tournament opener at Cedar Ridge High School in Newark with an 81-54 victory over Hector. Gabe Spray led the Cougars with 40 points,
The State of Arkansas Monday announced driver’s licenses and state IDs can now be downloaded on a mobile device as a digital license or ID. Arkansans can download the Arkansas Mobile ID app in the Apple App
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
Baxter Health’s Heart Team, led by board-certified interventional cardiologist Dr. Zaid Alirhayim, has successfully performed its first patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure using Abbott’s Amplatzer Talisman PFO Occlusion System. The procedure offers a new treatment option for
Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years can apply for recognition through the Arkansas Department of Agricultures Century Farm Program. Applications are open through June 30. To qualify, a
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 5 in the council chambers of the municipal building. Items on the agenda include: – an ordinance to regulate animal control and require the
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special works session Thursday night at 5:30 in the District Administration Building to discuss facilities. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Gassville City Water/Wastewater Committee and the City Parks Committee will hold meetings Thursday at the Gassville Community Center, located at 204 S. School St. The Water/Wastewater Committee will meet at 10, followed by the Parks Committee
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Powered by eight homers and 29 total runs, the No. 3 Arkansas baseball team (12-1) completed its double midweek series sweep of ULM (5-7) with a pair of
Missouri guard Mark Mitchell shoots against Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday in Norman, Okla. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – Freshman guard Jeremiah Fears
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Asia Avinger scored 13 of her 19 points in the second half, De’Mauri Flournoy added 15 points and Georgia closed on an 11-2 run to beat Arkansas 79-74 on Wednesday in the opening
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Jerkaila Jordan scored 21 points, Destiney McPhaul added a career-high 19 and No. 10 seed Mississippi State used a 31-0 second-half run to beat No. 15 seed Missouri 75-55 on Wednesday night to
The City of Pyatt is still without water on the rural side of their water system. According to city officials, a time of restoration is not available. An unknown failure has occurred and is affecting the
A man from Poplar Bluff, Missouri, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. 40-year-old Lonnie C. Hamilton was sentenced on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge
A Silver Alert for a missing Fulton County man has been canceled after he was located in Missouri. According to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, 82-year-old Richard Lauren Shopen was found safe Tuesday in Lebanon. The alert
A Missouri woman is facing felony charges after the death of her 1-year-old child. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), an investigation was conducted by the Troop E Criminal Investigations Unit of MSHP’s Division of
A man charged with murder has been released from jail after a $500,000 bond was posted. Forty-four-year-old Dusty Wheeler was processed out of the Baxter County Detention center shortly before 1 p.m. Monday. The bond was written
The Marion County OEM, in collaboration with the Baxter County OEM and Pyatt Water Department, are setting up a water trailer for affected customers in the rural Pyatt Water District. An unknown failure has occured and is
Motorists traveling in Mountain Home along Hwy 5 North will want to exercise caution. According to Baxter County 911 Dispatch, emergency personnel are working an accident near Skipper’s Restaurant and there may be some delays. We’ll have
Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin reports as of Wednesday morning that a body and vehicle believed to be of missing 95-year-old Belva Day was located Tuesday afternoon in a remote area of Little Rock Air Force
A special meeting of the Marion County Quorum Court scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled after officials determined that a correction to the county’s millage ordinance could be made without court intervention. Justice of the Peace John
Wednesday’s high school basketball schedule includes Mountain Home’s girls going to Paragould for the start of their postseason. The Lady Bombers will meet Little Rock Christian in the opening round of the Class 5A State Tournament at
Image courtesy of Ozark School District Less than three months after winning its first state championship in program history, the Salem High School football team is in search of new leadership. During a special meeting on Tuesday,
Caleb Due A member of the Mountain Home High School swim team is preparing to compete in the USA Swimming Sectional Meet later this month. Senior Caleb Due will take part in the meet on the campus
Missouri’s basketball team will have its final road trip of the regular season on Wednesday. The 15th-ranked Tigers will be in Norman for a matchup with Oklahoma. Mizzou is currently 21-8 on the season and 10-6 in
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams kicked off their season on the road Tuesday night, with the varsity boys’ match ending early due to inclement weather, both boys’ teams finishing in ties, and the Lady Bombers
U.S. Senator for Arkansas John Boozman (R-AR) expressed his support for President Donald Trump’s policy agenda following the president’s address to a joint session of Congress. In a statement released after the speech, Boozman highlighted the administration’s
A former Harrison pastor and city councilman who stole over half a million dollars from a Harrison church has received probation and been ordered to pay restitution as part of a plea deal in the case. Forty-nine-year-old
A man who has faced numerous felony charges in Baxter County, including those stemming from the burning of his mother’s home, is now jailed in Marion County on aggravated assault charges. Thirty-three-year-old Scott Glenn Willett, who lists
In a meeting lasting just under 20 minutes, the Baxter County Quorum Court approved an emergency ordinance for the protection of travelers, condition and maintenance of county roads in unincorporated areas. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen:
More than 200 high school seniors from 27 schools across the region visited the ASU-Mountain Home campus Tuesday morning for the Be Pro Be Proud Draft Day. Students had the chance to meet with area businesses, explore
Runners from far and wide gather every year in Cotter for the annual White River Marathon, and this year, the marathon is looking to give back locally. The White River Marathon is accepting applications from local nonprofits
High winds following storms Tuesday night into early Wednesday are contributing to select power outages across the Twin Lakes area.As of 5 Wednesday morning North Arkansas Electric Coop are showing approximately 220 members without power. Entergy Arkansas
Eight area high school basketball teams took part in the opening day of state tournament play in Arkansas. The Class 3A State Tournament got underway at the Pioneer Pavilion on the south campus of North Arkansas College
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Johnell Davis scored 21 points, Trevon Brazile had his first double-double of the season and Arkansas beat Vanderbilt 90-77 on Tuesday night. Brazile finished with 16 points and a season-high 14 rebounds. D.J.
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa walks along the sideline during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Arlington, Texas, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) The Dallas Cowboys and defensive tackle Osa
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Tuesday’s double midweek baseball series opener between Arkansas and ULM has been postponed until 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Razorbacks led ULM, 10-1, in the bottom of the seventh inning when the game was called
A Paragould woman was arrested after allegedly striking a child in the face with a belt buckle, authorities said. Police responded to a call on Monday, March 3, about the welfare of a child and arrived to
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled two new legislative measures on Tuesday designed to provide financial relief for families and bolster food security efforts in the state. The first measure, known as the Grocery Tax Relief Act,
A Silver Alert has been issued for a Fulton County man. Eighty-two-year-old Richard Lauren Shopen of Mammoth Spring was last seen in Springfield, Missouri, Monday afternoon at 3.Authorities say Shopen may be traveling toward Kansas City or
A boil order has been issued for part of the Pyatt Waterworks. The affected area is south of the Bruno-Pyatt school. The boil order for Pyatt Waterworks was issued Monday night due to a water line break.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Monday that Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) are now available to all families in the state for the 2025-2026 school year, marking the first time in history that universal education freedom has
Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, listens to testimony during a public health committee meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas lawmakers filed an appropriations bill to support construction of a Franklin County prison that officials
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers softball team started their season with a dominant performance Monday, shutting out Pottsville in both varsity and junior varsity action.In the varsity game, Mountain Home secured an 8-0 victory behind a strong
Bombers and Southerners met Monday afternoon at McClain Park. Credit Dylan Connolly The Mountain Home Bombers baseball team opened their season with a narrow 3-2 victory over Southside Batesville on Monday at McClain Park. The Bombers scored
Two area high school boys’ basketball teams played their openers in the Class 4, District 11 Tournament at Logan-Rogersville High School. Hollister watched its season come to an end with a 73-67 loss to Mountain Grove. The
Tuesday’s high school soccer schedule includes the start of the 2025 season for Mountain Home. The Bombers and Lady Bombers begin the campaign on the road as they meet Batesville. Mountain Home’s boys ended up with a
There is high school basketball scheduled for Tuesday as state tournaments begin in Arkansas. The Class 3A State Tournament gets underway on the south campus of North Arkansas College in Harrison. Bergman’s girls begin the tournament by
There is baseball and softball on the local Tuesday schedule. In high school baseball, Cotter hosts Norfork, Flippin entertains Alpena, Yellville-Summit travels to Marshall, and Harrison makes the trip to Springdale to take on Shiloh Christian. On
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team is set for its final road trip of the regular season. The Hogs will be in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday for a matchup with Vanderbilt. Arkansas is currently 17-12 on the season
An area woman suffered serious injuries in a one-vehicle accident Sunday morning in Ozark County. The unidentified 73-year-old Dora female was transported by air ambulance to CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield. According to the Missouri State
photo courtesy of MBL Architects Construction crews are hard at work putting the final touches on a new building designed to enhance and support the growing efforts and needs of the Mountain Home Fire Department (MHFD). MHFD
Photo courtesy of Calico Rock Museum After a major expansion that now includes its fourth historic building, the Calico Rock Museum and Visitor Center is set to officially reopen Saturday morning at 10. During the expansion, the
High school students from around the region will visit ASU-Mountain Home Tuesday for Be Pro Be Proud’s Draft Day. Draft Day is a hands-on technical career event connecting Arkansas high school students with potential employers.The event will
The Baxter County Election Commission will hold a ballot draw Thursday morning at 9 in the second-floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. The ballot draw will determine the order for the school board election, which will
February ended up being above average in snowfall, but it was below average in total precipitation. In addition, last month had three consecutive days of record low temperatures. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 5:30 in the 2nd floor courtroom of the courthouse. Items on the agenda include: -an ordinance establishing a 911 advisory board; -an ordinance appropriating
The Marion County Library Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday afternoon at 5 at the Marion County Library. The agenda will include discussion of the job description for the head librarian/director, mission statement and review of
The filing period for school board candidates in the May 2025 election closed at noon Monday, with two contested races in Mountain Home and Norfork. In the Mountain Home Public School District, Brad Butler will face Robert
Pulaski County deputies are investigating the death of a woman found near her home on Monday morning. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said the woman was discovered outside in the 4000 block of Willard Street around 10:30
Arkansas is now offering driver’s licenses and state IDs in digital form to download on mobile devices. The Arkansas Mobile ID is a contactless, highly secure, state approved credential. The mobile ID can be presented at participating
Arkansas State Police Director Col. Mike Hagar (left) addresses reporters at a news conference at ASP’s Camp Robinson training facility in North Little Rock on Friday, February 28, 2025. Prosecuting attorneys Daniel Shue of the 12th Judicial
KTLO News spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Colby Pope Monday morning about an approaching weather system expected to bring storms and strong winds to the Twin Lakes area on Tuesday. “The real big story is
Tickets this week’s state basketball tournaments in Arkansas are available for prepurchase online. Those looking to buy can click here or download the GoFan app through the Apple and Google Play stores. Tickets are available at $8
Monday’s baseball and softball schedule includes the season opener for both of Mountain Home High School’s teams. A change was made to the Bomber baseball schedule as their campaign begins in front of the home crowd. Mountain
The Harrison High School soccer teams will kick their season off on Monday. The Goblins and Lady Goblins will bring Green Forest into F.S. Garrison Stadium. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
District play is set to begin Monday for basketball among Missouri’s bigger high schools, and two area boys’ teams will be at Logan-Rogersville High School for their openers in the Class 4, District 11 Tournament. Ava takes
State tournaments begin this week for high school basketball in Arkansas, and a total of 16 area teams will be competing. Mountain Home’s girls will be in the Class 5A State Tournament for the third consecutive year
An Ozark County man suffered serious injuries Friday evening in a one-vehicle accident in Howell County. The unidentified 25-year-old Theodosia male was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State Highway
Zachariah Zelk (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) When police went searching for a man with an outstanding arrest warrant, they ended up taking three people into custody in a single apartment. On Sept. 7 last
A Boone County man has been arrested following a domestic disturbance while on felony probation for previous physical disturbances. Twenty-one-year-old Christopher Xavier Waits is facing a felony charge of domestic battery for the incident. According to the
A national publication known as Money, Inc., released an article last month in which it ranked the top 30 high schools for enrollment opportunities in Arkansas. The publication has Mountain Home High School Career Academies ranked at
Pickles and corn may make for an odd meal, but Pickleball and Cornhole make an amazing pairing for a Scholarship Slam. The first annual event, hosted by North Central Board of Realtors (NCBOR) will take place March
A local nonprofit is creating safe places for child abuse victims and their families across seven counties in North Central Arkansas. Grandma’s House is a children’s advocacy group which offers free services such as advocacy, forensic interviews,
Parker Coil (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Parker Coil’s immaculate inning in the eighth and Logan Maxwell’s walk-off RBI single in the ninth punctuated No. 4 Arkansas baseball team’s 4-3 series-sweeping win against
Atalyia Rijo (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 11/12 Arkansas Razorback softball team earned its fifth-straight run-rule victory by defeating Missouri State 13-2 in five innings on Sunday afternoon at Bogle Park
Phoenix Stotijn (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (10-21, 3-13 SEC) closed out its regular season with a 80-71 victory over Texas A&M (10-18, 3-13 SEC) on Sunday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A career night from freshman Nehemiah Turner helped extend the University of Central Arkansas Bears’ season at least another day as the Bears beat the Stetson Hatters 77-72 in the opening round of the
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Bennett Stirtz scored 23 points and Tavion Banks added four in the overtime as Drake took down Missouri State 68-60 on Sunday. Stirtz added five rebounds for the Bulldogs (27-3, 17-3 Missouri
A pair of 2-year-old children were killed in a house explosion Saturday night in western Missouri. Both toddlers were pronounced dead at the scene by the Bates County coroner. According to a Facebook post from the Bates
The season concluded Saturday for the Mountain Home High School wrestling teams as they wrapped up action in the Arkansas State High School Wrestling Tournament on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The
The Mountain Home High School swim teams wrapped up their season on Saturday by competing in the Class 5A State Meet at the Russellville Aquatic Center. The Bombers finished fourth on the boys’ side with the title
Regional tournaments came to an end for high school basketball in Arkansas on Saturday. Flippin’s boys finished fourth in the Class 3A Region 2 Tournament at Melbourne. The Bobcats were edged out by Osceola 60-58. The boys’
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team was able to pick up a pair of wins Saturday in the Babe Howard JUCO Classic in Millington, Tenn. The TrailBlazers began with an 8-5 victory over Mississippi Delta. Chase Plowman, Spencer
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Kuhio Aloy swatted his team-leading fourth homer and collected a game-high three RBI to power No. 4 Arkansas (9-1) to an 8-5 series-clinching win against Charlotte (4-5) Saturday
Payton Burnham (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 11/12 Arkansas Razorbacks dismantled Iowa (12-0, 5 inn.) and Illinois (10-1, 6 inn.) in run-rule fashion to improve to 18-1 on the season during
Vanderbilt guard Chris Manon celebrates their overtime victory over Missouri after an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Chris Manon had 23 points and a game-high
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Ring Malith’s 21 points helped SIU-Edwardsville defeat Little Rock 73-65 on Saturday to clinch the second seed in the Ohio Valley Conference tourney. The tournament starts Wednesday in Evansville, Ind., but the Cougars
ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) – Doctor Bradley’s 26 points helped UAPB defeat Mississippi Valley State 83-58 on Saturday. Bradley also added six rebounds for the Golden Lions (6-23, 3-13 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Klemen Vuga scored 18 points
A Mountain Home woman suffered what was termed a suspected serious injury in a one-vehicle accident early Friday morning in Baxter County. Twenty-four-year-old Lydea Clark was airlifted to a hospital in Springfield for treatment. According to the
Many across the state and in Mountain Home have started receiving strange texts regarding owed road toll payments. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin warns that these texts are likely scams. The scam involves fraudsters posing as toll
AP Photo Twin Lakes residents may see or smell more skunks as breeding season runs from February through early March. While often unfairly judged, skunks can be avoided with simple precautions. According to the University of Arkansas
Danny Haley (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Gassville man accused of stealing a John Deere Gator from his brother appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday. Sixty-one-year-old Danny Haley pled guilty to charges
Ragball teams should start brushing up on their skills as Grandma’s House’s annual charity ragball tournament is now accepting registrations. The tournament is scheduled for March 15 at Keller Park with games starting at 9 and running
As spring arrives, the threat of dangerous thunderstorms and tornadoes becomes a concern. The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is encouraging Missourians to prepare for severe weather and learn how to protect themselves. The National Weather
The City of Briarcliff will hold an emergency meeting Monday afternoon at 3 at the Tracy Area Fire Department. The council will discuss a resolution to approve a trailer for hauling the city’s new excavator, which was
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Collin Murray-Boyles scored a career-high 35 points shooting 12 for 16, Nick Pringle scored 18 points and South Carolina largely decimated Arkansas 72-53 on Saturday. Pringle finished 7-for-11 shooting and along with Murray-Boyles
JONESBORO, Ark. (2/28/25) – The Arkansas State football team has announced its complete 2025 schedule, which kicks off at home on Saturday, Aug. 30, against Southeast Missouri and features five additional games at Centennial Bank Stadium. The
Landen Valiant (Photo courtesy of White County Sheriff’s Office) BALD KNOB, Ark. – On Wednesday, Arkansas State Police (ASP) troopers conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 67 that led to the arrest of Landen Valiant, 21, of
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Seymour, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court Friday for a more than $850,000 fraud scheme in which she used the personal identity information of her fellow inmates in state prison to obtain
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Two brothers have been indicted by a federal grand jury for refusing to vacate properties seized by the IRS and for fraudulently attempting to prevent the sale of those properties to satisfy nearly $1.4
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri man on Friday admitted stealing railroad equipment on 33 occasions in Missouri and Illinois, costing railroads more than $1.5 million. Jesse Henry, 21, of Laclede County pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court
The Mountain Home High School swim teams are set to wrap up the season Saturday in Russellville. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will compete in the Class 5A State Meet. Action begins at 9 at the Russellville
High school basketball makes up much of the local Saturday schedule as regional tournaments come to an end in Arkansas. The Class 3A Region 2 Tournament will conclude at Melbourne. The third place girls’ game between Mountain
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team has returned to Millington, Tenn., as they are set for two games Saturday in the Babe Howard JUCO Classic. The TrailBlazers will meet Mississippi Delta at 2:45, and they’ll face the College
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams began their two-day run in the Arkansas State High School Wrestling Tournament on Friday on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Bombers are currently seventh
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams wrapped up the regular season Friday with a rough trip to Greenwood. The Lady Bombers ended up finishing in third place in the 5A-West after losing to the Lady Bulldogs
Several area high school basketball teams competed in regional tournament semifinals on Friday. The Class 3A Region 2 Tournament held its third night of action at Melbourne. Flippin’s boys came up just short of an appearance in
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Fourth-ranked Arkansas (8-1) scored 10 runs in the bottom of the fourth to rally from an eight-run deficit and pull out an 11-10 win in the series opener
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Ark. – The No. 11/12 Arkansas Razorbacks earned a pair of run-rule victories by defeating Iowa (9-0, 5 inn.) and Illinois (12-4, 6 inn.) on the opening night of the
MONROE, La. (AP) – Joseph Pinion scored 21 points as Arkansas State beat UL Monroe 94-67 on Friday. Pinion added three steals for the Red Wolves (22-9, 13-5 Sun Belt Conference). Taryn Todd scored 14 points while
A Salem man was severely injured in a one-vehicle accident Thursday morning in Baxter County. Forty-seven-year-old Benny Monk was transported by air ambulance to CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield. According to a crash report from the
Robert Daniel (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) An unlicensed contractor accused of taking thousands of dollars from customers and either doing no work or slipshod work appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday and
The Mountain Home High School boys’ track and field team went to Fayetteville on Feb. 22 and basically picked up where they left off last May. The Bombers took home the Class 5A title following the Arkansas
As Arkansas continues to attract significant business investments, Clint O’Neal – Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) – is optimistic about the state’s economic trajectory. In a recent interview, O’Neal highlighted major development wins,
FNBC has announced the promotion of Scott Sellars to Senior Vice President, Head of Consumer Lending. The announcement was made Thursday by Trent Brown, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. Sellars took on interim leadership for
The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas is offering free A1C testing to blood donors throughout March. The Red Cross will provide the test, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes, on all
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks with Republican Reps. DeAnn Vaught of Horatio and Blake Johnson of Corning following a press conference announcing an anti-China legislation package on Feb. 26, 2025. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas lawmakers continued advancing
The Norfork School Board named a new leader to take the helm for the remainder of the school year. During the regular session on Thursday, Richard Blevins was selected as the new interim superintendent of the district.
Robert Birch, director of economic development for Jacksonville, Arkansas, talks about the benefits of Senate Bill 307 at the Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee meeting Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. At right are Sens. Matt McKee, R-Pearcy, and
Dusty Wheeler (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man charged with first-degree murder appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday to again ask that his bond be lowered. The subject of reducing 44-year-old
A cell phone salesperson in Mountain Home has been arrested after she texted intimate videos from a victim’s phone to herself while she was upgrading the person’s phone. Facing six felony charges in the case is 22-year-old
A new initiative at Baxter Health represents a leap forward in the use of robotics and artificial intelligence for increased precision, faster recovery times and improved outcomes for those they serve. Baxter Intelligence marks the next chapter
The Arkansas Department of Health’s (ADH) weekly respiratory disease report released Thursday shows the intensity level has dropped and fewer deaths due to the flu were reported this past week. The scale has three levels of very
Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continued to see slight increases in sales tax collected for the month of February. According to the Mountain Home Director of Finance and Treasury, Alma Clark, the city collected
The Mountain Home High School and Junior High Bomber Belle dance teams are scheduled to hold tryouts next week for the 2025-2026 school year. Tryouts will be held Monday through Thursday at Bomber Gymnasium. The high school
The Mountain Home High School teams will be on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Friday morning to begin their two-day run in the Arkansas State High School Wrestling Tournament. Class 5A will
Regional basketball tournaments in Arkansas are set to hold their semifinal rounds on Friday. The Class 3A Region 2 Tournament continues at Melbourne. On the girls’ side, the host Lady Bearkatz and Mountain View get underway at
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams will wrap up the regular season on Friday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be in Greenwood with the girls’ game deciding the conference runners-up. Mountain Home’s girls, currently ranked
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams had a successful preseason outing in Jonesboro on Thursday as they swept their benefit matches over Nettleton. The Bomber boys were able to defeat the Raiders 3-1. Jacob Bzdel led
The Mountain Home High School baseball team came up short in its preseason tuneup Thursday at Conway. The Bombers suffered an 8-6 defeat in their benefit game against Sheridan. Mountain Home is set to begin its season
Several area high school basketball teams were in action on Thursday as regional tournaments continued in Arkansas. The Class 3A Region 2 Tournament wrapped up its opening round at Melbourne. Flippin’s boys were able to secure a
Izzy Higginbottom (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas women’s basketball (9-21, 2-13 SEC) dropped a close game to Missouri (14-16, 3-12 SEC), 75-73, in the final home game of the season. Senior guard Izzy
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) – Nakyel Shelton had 25 points in Eastern Illinois’ 71-60 win against Little Rock on Thursday night. Shelton added four steals for the Panthers (11-19, 7-12 Ohio Valley Conference). Artese Stapleton scored 23 points
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87), quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and running back Kareem Hunt (29) walk off the field at the halftime break during Super Bowl 59 against the Philadelphia Eagles Feb. 9, 2025,
Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton announced Thursday that he will seek re-election to the United States Senate in 2026. Cotton, who has represented Arkansas in the Senate since 2015, shared the news in a social media post, stating
The Little Rock Police Department has arrested a 72-year-old man in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred Wednesday night. John Parkman, a Little Rock resident, was taken into custody Thursday and is facing charges of first-degree
An Army officer with over 27 years of service will officially take command of the Arkansas Army National Guard in a ceremony on March 1, at 1 p.m. The event will take place at Camp Robinson as
A multiple-vehicle crash is causing significant delays and lane closures on westbound Interstate 630 in Little Rock. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reported the incident at 7:54 a.m. Thursday. The crash is affecting the left and
Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams presents a key to the city to Arkansas State head coach Bryan Hodgson. After a disastrous tornado hit the Twin Lakes area in May of 2024, Arkansas State men’s basketball team came
Thursday’s baseball schedule includes a preseason outing on a neutral site for Mountain Home. The Bombers will be in Conway for a benefit game with Sheridan. Elsewhere, Norfork travels to Mountain View. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams will be on the road Thursday for one more preseason tuneup. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will go to Jonesboro for a pair of benefit matches with Nettleton. The girls’
High school basketball makes up much of the local Thursday schedule as regional tournaments continue in Arkansas, and district play resumes in Missouri. The opening round of the Class 3A Region 2 Tournament will come to an
There was plenty of high school basketball on Wednesday as regional tournaments began in Arkansas. Three area teams watched their season come to an end in the Class 1A Region 2 Tournament at West Side High School
John Lewis (Photo of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) John Leroy Lewis should not have been driving the truck that smashed into a van carrying railroad workers in the early morning hours of February 6 near Jonesboro. In
A third candidate has announced their intention to run for the Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) Board of Education. Brad Butler, a Mountain Home native, former educator, and local business owner, has announced his candidacy for Position
The Fulton County Fair works year-round to bring multiple days of fun to the community. However, despite extensive efforts and a thorough search, organizers were unable to secure a carnival for this year’s event. Fair Manager Carolyn
Last Saturday, more than 50 people proved the cold didnt bother them as they plunged into the frigid waters at Henderson Park for the annual Polar Plunge. The event raised over $12,000 for Special Olympics Arkansas, nearly
With extreme winter weather behind us, the National Weather Service (NWS) is now turning its focus to weather conditions associated with the spring and summer months. March 2-8 has been designated as Arkansas’ Severe Weather Awareness Week,
The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday night at 5 in the Cafeteria. Items on the agenda include: – consideration of principal’s contracts; – consideration of contract addendums; – consideration of
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday evening at 6:30 at Bull Shoals City Hall. Items on the agenda include; – discussion of amendments on dog ordinance 2003-18; and – a resolution on water and sewer
Image courtesy of ASU-Mountain Home TrailBlazer Athletics The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team was able to sweep a doubleheader over Henderson State Wednesday at Arkadelphia, and one of their pitchers hit accomplished a rare feat. The TrailBlazers edged
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Zvonimir Ivisic and Johnell Davis combined for 14 of Arkansas’ 17 overtime points and the Razorbacks survived Tre Johnson’s record-setting 39-point performance for an 86-81 win on Wednesday night. Johnson made 14 of
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) – Izaiyah Nelson scored 30 points as Arkansas State beat Louisiana 83-64 on Wednesday night. Nelson added 21 rebounds for the Red Wolves (21-9, 12-5 Sun Belt Conference). Taryn Todd scored 12 points while
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Jacob Ognacevic had 20 points in Lipscomb’s 78-60 win over Central Arkansas on Wednesday night. Ognacevic had 11 rebounds for the Bisons (22-9, 14-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Charlie Williams scored 15 points, going
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Tyler Lundblade had 22 points in Belmonts 74-65 win against Missouri State on Wednesday night. Lundblade shot 8 for 12, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Bruins (20-10, 12-7
A Las Vegas woman accused by the FBI of drugging and defrauding men out of thousands of dollars is facing charges in Benton County, Arkansas. 43-year-old Aurora Phelps has been indicted on 21 counts, including seven counts
Photos courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office Left: Danny Whitsel, Right: Crystal Whitsel A Gassville man has been charged with first degree murder in connection with a shooting incident last month. Fifty-eight-year-old Danny Paul Whitsel was booked
Screenshot from Governor Sanders delivering press conference Feb. 26, 2025 (Courtesy of KARK) Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled a series of bills on Wednesday aimed at preventing China from conducting business in the state. Describing the
Screenshot from Attorney General Griffin’s announcement Feb. 26, 2025. (Courtesy of KARK) Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a lawsuit Wednesday morning against General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary OnStar, accusing the companies of violating the Arkansas
Sen. Kim Hammer (left), R-Benton, and Sen. Jonathan Dismang (right), R-Searcy, listen to the votes on the emergency clauses of two bills Hammer is sponsoring that would change Arkansas’ ballot initiative petition process on the Senate floor
A fundraiser is currently underway for the Mountain Home School District’s track and field program. Orders for laundry detergent are being accepted through Friday. Liquids can be purchased in five-gallon buckets with handpumps for approximately 600 loads
Callie Kohler A local competitive swimmer has qualified for a big event coming up next month. Mountain Home eighth grader Callie Kohler will be in Columbia for the USA Swimming Speedo Sectionals on the campus of the
According to a release from the City of Mountain Home, the Mountain Home Water Department leak crew will be shutting off water to some businesses along S. Church and E. 7th Streets Wednesday morning from 6 to
High school basketball makes up much of the local Wednesday schedule as regional tournaments begin in Arkansas, and district play continues in Missouri. Three area teams will take part in the opening night of the Class 1A
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team will head to Arkadelphia to compete in a doubleheader with Henderson State. ASU-Mountain Home is currently 4-7 on the season. The TrailBlazers are coming off a dominating win at Seminole State in
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team wraps up its current home stand by facing a former Southwest Conference. Texas comes to Fayetteville Wednesday as a member of the SEC for the first time. Both teams are currently 16-11
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams had a rough night on the road Tuesday as they ended up getting swept by Farmington. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio The evening began with
Tiffanie Vazquez (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) The case of a woman charged with arson and four counts of criminal attempt to commit first degree murder has been dismissed by the state. An announcement regarding
A former ranger at the Buffalo National River is speaking out after being terminated from her position as part of a recent decision by the federal government to fire thousands of probationary employees. Stacy Ramsey, who has
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office announced it will discontinue the inmate phone system at the county detention center due to new federal regulations set to take effect April 1. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, maintaining
Representatives of the Twin Lakes Area have been in Bentonville as the Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism presented by Oaklawn was combined with the Arkansas Outdoor Economy Summit this year. Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce President and
Mountain Home NJROTC continued its strong start to the season, narrowly defeating Vilseck AJROTC for its second consecutive win. Mountain Home posted its highest score of the season, edging out Vilseck 966.1 to 948.7 in the 2025
Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey will host a Drop-In With Dewey event at the district’s administrative office Friday from 10:30 to 4. During the event, Dewey will be available to visit with constituents about the
The postseason began Tuesday for three area high school girls’ basketball teams as they played their openers in the Class 2, District 10 Tournament at Fordland. Bakersfield advanced to the semifinals as they squeaked by Hartville 45-43.
Kuhio Aloy (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Behind a four-hit day from Kuhio Aloy and back-to-back home runs by Ryder Helfrick and Justin Thomas Jr. in the bottom of the fifth, the fourth-ranked
Missouri’s Tamar Bates passes the ball around South Carolina’s Zachary Davis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Caleb Grill scored
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks at the 51st annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism on Feb. 25, 2025 in Bentonville. (Screenshot from livestream) Arkansas’ governor signed into law Tuesday a bill that lays the groundwork for developing
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders introduced the new Arkansas LAUNCH website at an event in Benton on Tuesday, aiming to connect job seekers with employment opportunities and career development resources. The governor described Arkansas LAUNCH as an
The Marion County Budget Committee will meet Tuesday night at 5:30 at the Courthouse. Items on the agenda includes ordinances to be reviewed prior to the Quorum Court meeting. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM
Clearloop, the carbon solutions platform for Silicon Ranch, has signed a multi-year agreement with Microsoft to deploy up to 100 MWAC of solar projects over the next three years in historically underinvested communities. This agreement will accelerate
Image courtesy of A-State Track and Field BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (2/24/25) – Both Arkansas State track and field squads lead in the team standings after the first day of the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships Monday inside the
Rep. Kendon Underwood, R-Cave Springs, presents Senate Bill 207 to the Arkansas House on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) Proposed changes to Arkansas’ citizen-led ballot initiative process continued to advance through the state Legislature on
With its passage in the Arkansas State Senate chamber last week, Senate Bill 184 became a step closer to becoming law and transferring the powers and duties of the Arkansas Educational Television Commission and the State Library
The St. Croix Bassmaster Open is a big upcoming event taking place from April 3-5 on the Norfork Lake. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams talks about the effects the event has on the community. The mayor says
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams begin the last week of their regular season with another road trip. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be in Farmington on Tuesday with the girls’ game serving as a
The season will get underway Tuesday for junior high track at Norfork. Both of its teams will be in Searcy for the Chick-Fil-A Junior High Bison Relays at First Security Stadium on the campus of Harding University.
Three area high school girls’ basketball teams will begin their postseason as they take part in the Class 2, District 10 Tournament at Fordland. Dora faces Mansfield at 5, Gainesville takes on the host Lady Eagles at
Arkansas Sports Media High School Boys Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school boys basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by
Arkansas Sports Media High School Girls Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school girls basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by
The search for a Mountain Home woman continues 2 1/2 weeks after she was reported missing. A Silver Alert remains in effect for 95-year-old Belva Day with no new leads being reported. Mountain Home Police Investigator Sam
A Baxter County man has been arrested after allegedly failing to pay for items during a four-minute shopping spree. Thirty-eight-year-old Timothy Vernon Franklin is facing a theft charge for the incident. According to the probable cause affidavit,
Jeffrey Pyzocha (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) A Marion County man who was arrested last year for sending threatening messages through a social media account to the Arkansas Attorney General has received probation and been
A piece of legislation that would require every public school employee to wear a panic button device will be discussed in the Arknasas House of Representatives’ Education Committee Tuesday. House Bill 1492 is authored by Republican Representative
With extreme cold coming to an end and warmer, spring-like temperatures on the horizon, many will be eager to get outdoors and explore previously frozen waters. While late winter is considered a great time to paddle when
There was no action taken during the Norfork School Board’s special session on Monday. The board went into executive session when the meeting started. Personnel matters were discussed, but there was no vote taken. The board is
The Gassville City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 at Gassville City Hall.Items on the agenda include: – a third reading of an ordinance regarding inspections of mobile food preparation vehicles; – consideration
Shooting for gold and securing multiple top-three finishes, the Mountain Home NJROTC had a strong showing at the recent Arkansas State Championships. The Grizzly Mega Meet, held in Fort Smith, featured marksmanship, raider, and drill competitions with
The Calico Rock High School boys’ basketball team will enter regional tournament play as district tournament champs. In a battle between Pirates, Calico Rock took the title game of the 1A-2 District Tournament 55-47 over Concord Monday
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Daniel Ortiz and Jacari Lane scored 20 points apiece to lead North Alabama to a 93-70 victory over Central Arkansas on Monday night. Ortiz shot 7 for 16, including 6 for 13 from
HOUSTON (AP) – Kolby Granger scored 21 points to help Texas Southern defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 81-56 on Monday night. Granger added 11 rebounds for the Tigers (13-15, 10-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Kehlin Farooq scored 19 points and
Last week, the Arkansas Senate passed a bill that would transfer the powers and duties of the Arkansas Educational Television Commission and the State Library Board to the Department of Education. The bill has now moved to
Arkansas Sports Media High School Boys Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school boys basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted
Dollar General Corp. is expanding its distribution network into a new state. The discount retailer has opened a state-of-the-art, 1 million-square-foot hub in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The facility will support the company’s traditional supply chain, its
The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting Monday night at 5 in the Cafeteria. The Board will meet in an executive session to discuss personnel matters. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – One Northeast Arkansas hospital became the first in the state to successfully implant a new heart failure device. NEA Baptist announced they successfully implanted a Cardiac Contractility Modulation Device or CCM. NEA Baptist
KTLO’s melting snowbanks as sunrise brings warmer temps Monday After a stretch of winter weather that brought snow and record-low temperatures to the Twin Lakes Area last week, a much warmer pattern is settling in this week,
EUREKA SPRINGS, Mo. (KY3) – An Arkansas House committee recently passed a bill to stop cities in the state from regulating short-term rentals. The House of Representatives will be the next to hear about the legislation. Government
The Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.), one of the largest fishing organizations in the world, is bringing one of its series to the Twin Lakes Area this spring. Division 2 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens will
High school basketball makes up the local Monday schedule as district tournament play ends in Arkansas and gets underway in Missouri. The championship games of the 1A-2 District Tournament will be held at Rural Special High School
Amber Dewitt (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A dispute over child custody led to the arrest of a Henderson woman on multiple charges early last week. Thirty-six-year-old Amber Dewitt is facing one count each of
The deadline for nominations to the 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame has been extended to March 7. The program honors food establishments that reflect the state’s unique culinary heritage. Now in its ninth year, the Arkansas
As the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) continues monitoring and researching chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer, commissioners are considering new proposals that could change how hunters approach the next deer season. During a recent meeting,
Members of the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) are once again funding thousands of dollars in scholarships for high school seniors. NAEC is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 Operation Round Up program, which provides scholarships to
The candidate filing period for Arkansas school board elections opens Monday at noon and closes at noon on March 3. Election Day is May 13. Five positions are open: Mountain Home Positions 1, 2 and 3, Norfork
Left to right: Jace Browne, Carter Mulder and Victory Crosby Flippin Middle School was represented by three students in the Northwest Arkansas Regional History, Geography and Science Bees Saturday at Southside High School in Fort Smith who
The Flippin Public Schools Board of Education will meet Monday night at 6 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include contracts for Principals, Curriculum Director and Federal Coordinators along with student data reports. WebReadyTM Powered
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team had a dominating performance Sunday in Oklahoma. The TrailBlazers tripled up Seminole State by a final of 12-4. Yadiel Calnales went 3-for-5 at the plate with a solo home run for ASU-Mountain
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas ARLINGTON, Texas – Wehiwa Aloy came a triple short of the cycle in a four-hit performance, powering the No. 5 Arkansas baseball team (6-1) past Michigan (4-3), 8-6, in the Amegy
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Raegan Beers scored 30 points for a second straight game and No. 16 Oklahoma upped its win streak to five with a 94-54 romp over Arkansas on Sunday. Beers scored a career-high 30
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Arkansas of the March 21, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team will return to action on Sunday. The TrailBlazers will be in Oklahoma for a game with Seminole State. ASU-Mountain Home is currently 3-7 on the season. The TrailBlazers were last in action
The Mountain Home High School boys’ wrestling team began its postseason on Saturday by finishing fifth in the Class 5A North Regional Tournament at Searcy. Seven of the Bombers were able to qualify for state. Zane Darracq
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas ARLINGTON, Texas – Kuhio Aloy’s pinch-hit two-run double in the seventh backed up Zach Root’s dominant 10-strikeout performance on the mound, leading No. 5 Arkansas (5-1) to a 2-1 win against
Arkansas forward Zvonimir Ivisic is fouled by Missouri guard Tamar Bates during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Zvonimir Ivisic scored 20
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Dalton Banks led Illinois State with 16 points and Chase Walker scored the game-winning layup with five seconds remaining as the Redbirds defeated Missouri State 70-68 on Saturday night. Banks also had eight
A Mountain Home man charged with attempting to set a fire at a fast-food restaurant appeared in Baxter County Court on February 10 and entered a guilty plea to two counts of misdemeanor arson and was sentenced
The Mountain Home Junior High (MHJH) Quiz Bowl team had an impressive season, recently securing its third top-five finish in a tournament. In its latest competition, the MHJH Quiz Bowl team, coached by high school math teacher
Thirty students from the Mountain Home Junior High and High School bands have qualified for the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region VI Honor Bands. They were among 1,000 students from Northwest Arkansas who competed in
Local school archers are aiming for gold in the 17th annual Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Archery in the Schools (AIS) State Championship. The competition is set for March 7-8 at the Hot Springs Convention Center
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is bringing together the Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism presented by Oaklawn and the Arkansas Outdoor Economy Summit for the first time to create an opportunity for industry leaders,
The Baxter County Personnel Committee will meet Monday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include the election of officers and job descriptions. The public is
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold a Parks meeting Monday morning at 8 in the council chambers of the Bull Shoals City Hall. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo courtesy of Kevin Free The Mountain Home High School boys’ track team was able to add another state championship to its trophy case on Saturday. The Bombers wrapped up the Arkansas Indoor High School Championships by
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. – The No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks split on the final day of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, defeating Baylor (8-0, 5 inn.) and falling to No. 4 UCLA
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams’ final outing on their home floor this season ended with mixed results as they hosted Alma on Saturday for Senior Day. The Lady Bombers began the afternoon with a 72-51
After a few postponements, the 1A-2 District Tournament was able to hold its semifinal round Saturday at Rural Special High School in Fox. Norfork’s girls were eliminated from the tournament in the first game of the afternoon.
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Dyondre Dominguez scored 20 points as Arkansas State beat UL Monroe 95-70 on Saturday. Dominguez went 7 of 11 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Red Wolves (20-9,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Jordan Jefferson scored 25 points as Little Rock beat Western Illinois 75-61 on Saturday night. Jefferson shot 10 for 16 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (AP) – Kyle Brown scored 23 points as UAPB beat Prairie View A&M 75-64 on Saturday night. Brown added six rebounds and five assists for the Golden Lions (5-22, 2-12 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Klemen
AMITY, Ark. – Arkansas State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested James Virgil Parks, 38, a registered Level-3 sex offender from Amity, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The arrest followed a residential search warrant
Photo courtesy of Arkansas State Police VAN BUREN, Ark. – On Thursday, around 12:30 p.m., Arkansas State Police stopped a 2018 tractor-trailer traveling eastbound on Interstate 40 near the 2-mile mark in Crawford County for a traffic
District tournament play continues for a few area high school basketball teams on Saturday. The 1A-2 District Tournament will hold its semifinal round at Rural Special High School in Fox. On the girls’ side, Norfork faces Greers
Saturday will be the last time the Mountain Home High School basketball teams play on their home floor this season. It’s Senior Day as the Bombers and Lady Bombers welcome Alma to the Twin Lakes Area. Mountain
A few area high school basketball teams were in district tournament action on Friday. The 3A-2 District Tournament held its semifinal round at Melbourne. Flippin’s boys were eliminated from the tournament in the last game of the
The Mountain Home High School boys’ wrestling team begins its postseason on Saturday. The Bombers will be in Searcy for the Class 5A North Regional Tournament. Action begins at 10. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas ARLINGTON, Texas – Wehiwa Aloy and his younger brother, Kuhio, each hit a home run in the same inning, but No. 5 Arkansas (4-1) suffered its first loss of the season
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. – The No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks improved to 13-0 with a 6-2 win over Loyola Marymount on Friday night at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. Freshman Cam Harrison
ST. LOUIS, Mo., February 21, 2025 – The St. Louis Cardinals have revealed Steve Carlton, George Hendrick, Brian Jordan, and Édgar RenterÍa as the modern players nominated for possible induction into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of
An inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center has picked up an additional charge after he tried to hire another prisoner to kill his mother so he could collect his trust fund she oversees. Thirty-six-year-old Daniel Lewis
A woman accused of pushing two fully loaded carts allegedly containing mostly unbagged and unpaid for merchandise out of the Mountain Home Walmart store in early October last year appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court on February
Saturday will mark the third consecutive day of record lows in the Twin Lakes Area. The lowest temperature recorded for Feb. 22 was 6 degrees, breaking the day’s previous mark of 9 in 1978. At KTLO, Classic
The Arkansas Department of Health’s (ADH) weekly respiratory disease report released Friday shows the intensity level is still very high and school absenteeism rates in the area have dropped, but there were a larger number of new
