On Wednesday, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be visiting the Twin Lakes Area as she has announced Mountain Home as the next ‘Capital of the Day.’ According to a press release from Sanders’ office, Mountain Home
The postseason continues Tuesday for high school bowling as two area schools will be in action. Norfork and Calico Rock will send their teams to Fayetteville for the 2A/1A-West Conference Tournament. Competition begins at 11 at Ozark
Mountain Home High School has wrestling and swimming scheduled for Tuesday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will return to the Hangar. Mountain Home will hold its Senior Night event. Mountain Home’s swim teams will be back on
Basketball makes up much of the local Tuesday schedule and includes a big road trip the Mountain Home High School teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set to meet Russellville for a pair of makeup games.
Mountain Home’s junior high basketball teams where on the road to Jonesboro Monday evening and were swept by Douglas MacArthur. Final score for the junior varsity girls was 12-15. It was close for the 9th grade bomber
A West Plains woman was moderately injured following a single-vehicle crash in Howell County late Sunday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol identifies the victim as 21-year-old Meghan R. Brandes of West Plains. According to the incident
Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention An inexpensive tool is now available legally in Arkansas to detect fentanyl laced into other street drugs. Until recently, strips designed to test for the presence of
Brady Jonas (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Offfice) A man is accused of contacting the emergency line of the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office and making threats toward personnel on multiple occasions last year. Fifty-year-old Brady Jonas
A fraud alert has been issued by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Citizens of Boone County are being urged to be mindful of phone calls from someone claiming to represent the sheriff’s office concerning outstanding warrants. The
Ozarka College recently announced a new technical center opening soon in Mountain View. The new technical center will be located three miles north of Arkansas Highway 5, AR Hwy. 9 and AR Hwy. 14. The Mountain View
Yellville-Summit Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Yellville-Summit Administrative Building. The board will hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Marion County Budget Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday night at 6 at the Marion County Annex. The meeting will be held to discuss the sales tax distribution. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM
Juan Ruiz (Photo courtesy of Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office) An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged Sunday with capital murder in the weekend shooting death of a child outside his home in south Little Rock. According to
Jury selection began Monday for a woman accused of killing an Arkansas police officer. Shawna Cash is charged with capital murder, fleeing two counts of aggravated assault, and obstructing governmental charges. She’s accused of killing Pea Ridge
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell speaks during a news conference July 30, 2020, in Clayton, Mo. The Missouri prosecutor has filed a motion to overturn the conviction of a man who has spent more than
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
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
The postseason begins Monday for high school bowling in Arkansas. Mountain Home and Harrison will send their teams to Texarkana to compete in the 5A-West Conference Tournament. Action begins at 11 at the Holiday Entertainment Center. WebReadyTM
Basketball makes up much of the local Monday schedule as three of Mountain Home’s junior high teams will be in Jonesboro for an outing with Douglas MacArthur. The eighth grade girls’ game tips off at 5 followed
A Fulton County man, accused of murdering his wife who worked at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, has been found not guilty during a jury trial. The trial of 50-year-old Harvey John Taylor started last Monday and
A Mountain Home woman sentenced to 17 years in prison for killing her live-in boyfriend and who was arrested on drug charges shortly after being paroled appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Fifty-one-year-old Rhonda Jean Clark
Arkansas was ravaged by winter storms earlier this month and while the snow and ice have since melted away, one consequence of the brutal weather is lingering: potholes. They are a regular feature of the daily commute
Pinkston Robotics Poses for a Picture at the Regional Qualifier at Harding Academy. From Left to right: Crews Wooldridge, Olivia Clements, Brooks Barber, Bray-Lynn Hopper, Allison Free, Abi Hale, Ava, Chrissy Davis and Noah Dickerson. Pinkston Middle
This week an art student from Mountain Home High School was announced as one of the winners of a visual arts scholarship competition from the Thea Foundation. Mountain Home Senior Gabriella Dover was awarded $3,000 in the
Early child care workers and adoptive parents in Arkansas are now being offered child care assistance if they qualify. The Arkansas Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood is offering the assistance as the state becomes one
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) holds up the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday in Baltimore. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce stands at right. (Photo courtesy
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Arkansas women’s basketball (16-6, 4-3 SEC) pulled out a 67-58 victory at Missouri (11-10, 2-6 SEC) in a game that saw 14 lead changes and seven ties. The Hogs outscored the Tigers 18-10 in
MONROE, La. (AP) – Nika Metskhvarishvili had 24 points and Tyreese Watson sank a 3-pointer with nine seconds left in overtime as UL Monroe rallied to beat Arkansas State 85-82 on Sunday. Metskhvarishvili added 11 rebounds for
PACIFIC, Mo. (AP) – A driver backed through the wall of a Missouri nail salon, killing a woman and injuring three other people, authorities said. The crash happened Saturday afternoon in Pacific, a town about 30 miles
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s newest high school basketball rankings have the Mountain Home girls among the best in the state. The rankings released Sunday morning put the Lady Bombers at No. 1 in Class 5A in seventh in
People rally in support of abortion rights July 2, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Legislative efforts in Missouri this week are attempting to prevent voters from having a say over abortion rights, building on anti-abortion strategies seen
Two area high school girls’ basketball teams wrapped up play in the Lady Tiger Invitational Saturday at Seymour. Bakersfield finished fourth in the tournament with a 50-40 loss to Branson. Gainesville ended up seventh as they squeaked
When the first month of this year is over, it will be in the top 10 among wettest Januarys. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain
A Mountain Home woman pled guilty to charges in a series of criminal cases during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and was sentenced to six years in prison.In three new cases, all filed last
Authorities recently had to address an alleged threat made to an area school district. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the FBI during the overnight hours on Thursday regarding the threatening message toward the Ava
The execution of a search warrant on Thursday in Sharp County resulted in a group of individuals claiming to be a part of a sovereign citizens’ group being taken into custody. One male subject identified himself as
The Arkansas State Broadband Office is encouraging all Arkansans to provide feedback on the Digital Skills and Opportunity plan. That plan was developed from survey data responses, focus groups, and in-person visits to all 75 Arkansas Counties.
Image courtesy of Apple TV An Arkansan is portrayed in the new Apple TV World War II series, Masters of the Air. The series is a story centered on the men who served in the United States’
The Mountain Home High School boys’ wrestling team finished fourth in the Bryant Hornets Swarm on Saturday. The tournament title was captured by Cabot. Isaiah Merry led the Bombers as he won the 175-pound division. Calin Frounfelter
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Tai’Reon Joseph had 21 points in Southern’s 80-66 win over UAPB on Saturday night. Joseph shot 9 for 18 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw
Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves shoots against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Antonio Reeves scored a game-high 24 points and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Jamir Chaplin and Khalen Robinson scored 13 points apiece to help Little Rock defeat Southeast Missouri State 66-61 on Saturday night. Chaplin had seven rebounds for the Trojans (11-10, 5-3 Ohio Valley
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri hired Corey Batoon away from South Alabama to be their defensive coordinator on Saturday, replacing Blake Baker, who left earlier this year for the same position at Southeastern Conference-rival LSU. Batoon has
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Tucker Anderson’s 19 points helped Central Arkansas defeat Kennesaw State 92-87 on Saturday night. Anderson added eight rebounds for the Bears (8-15, 4-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Daniel Sofield scored 18 points while going
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) – Alston Mason scored 22 points as Missouri State beat Valparaiso 81-70 on Saturday night. Mason had six rebounds and nine assists for the Bears (12-9, 4-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Donovan Clay scored 18
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – BJ Mack, a senior transfer from Wofford, scored 21 points to help South Carolina hold off Missouri and earn a 72-64 win Saturday to sweep the regular season series. South Carolina came into
The Viola School District is continuing its search for a new superintendent. A series of special school board meetings has been set to interview applicants for the position following the recent announcement that the board voted not
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Department of Transportation Those traveling in eastern Fulton County and southward early Sunday morning will need to be cautious for an extremely oversized load. The load, known as a “superload,” will be traveling
There is basketball scheduled for Saturday as Mountain Home’s girls will be among the teams competing in the I Want It Personalized Junior Varsity Classic at Flippin. The girls’ games start with the host J.V. Lady Bobcats
The Mountain Home Christian Academy varsity basketball teams had a rough Senior Night on Friday as they were swept by Lead Hill. The Lady Eagles came up just a little short in the girls’ game. Mountain Home
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams began its run of four straight road trips with a split at Alma on Friday. The Lady Bombers, currently ranked fourth in Class 5A by the Arkansas Sports Media, squeaked
The Mountain Home High School girls took part in the Bryant Hornets Swarm on Friday. The Lady Bombers finished seventh in the event. The tournament title ended up going to Searcy. Olivia McCoy led Mountain Home by
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest connected to what is believed to be a large multi-state theft ring that has been operating in Arkansas and Texas. A man from Irving, Texas, 43-year-old Roberto Jose
A Mountain Home man charged with 50 counts of possessing, distributing or viewing child pornography is set to appear in Baxter County Circuit Court February 5. In addition, 26-year-old Shane Anthony Casal was recently given 5 years
The Mountain Home High School Band had 10 students qualify for the Arkansas School Band & Orchestra Association Region VI Honor Bands. These ten students were among 385 students in Northwest Arkansas who participated in a competitive
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) – Kobe Julien had 21 points in Louisiana-Lafayette’s 81-75 win against Arkansas State on Friday night. Julien also contributed five rebounds for the Ragin’ Cajuns (12-8, 5-3 Sun Belt Conference). Hosana Kitenge scored 13
A second arrest has been made involving unemployment benefits fraud. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 53-year-old Shannon Jamal Porter of Gassville has be arrested and charged with theft of public benefits following a criminal referral
One of two detainees who escaped from a jail in Arkansas this week was captured yesterday.Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office officials say that Noah Roush was found in an abandoned house in Pine Bluff. Roush and Jatonia Bryant
One of two detainees who escaped from a jail in Arkansas this week was captured yesterday.Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office officials say that Noah Roush was found in an abandoned house in Pine Bluff. Roush and Jatonia Bryant
A Paragold woman was sentenced to a year of probation after she was accused of billing Medicaid for several months of care she did not provide. On Tuesday, 52-year-old Shaona Mizell pled guilty to Medicaid fraud.
The Mountain Home JR girls varsity team played host Thursday night to West Memphis Wonder with the Jr. Lady Bombers dominating with a final score of 35-3. Addison McCarn led in scoring for the Bombers with
Thursday saw the Mountain Home boys and girls bowling teams face off against Calico Rock and Flippin at Driftwood Lanes. The Lady Bombers won the girls match with a pin total of 1673. Calico Rock finished
High school basketball makes up much of the local Friday schedule as Mountain Home will begin the first of four straight road trips. The Bombers and Lady Bombers continue conference action as they meet Alma. Mountain Home’s
The Mountain Home High School girls’ wrestling team will be back on the road Friday for a makeup event postponed a week ago. The Lady Bombers are set to compete in the Bryant Hornets Swarm. Action begins
The Mountain Home High School baseball program is giving local youth the opportunity to learn more about the game and improve their skills. The Bomber Baseball Camp is scheduled for Feb. 3 and 17 at the ASC
Coleman and Puglsey with Zane Loftis after recieving the Bob Knight Spirit Award Thursday night, the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce held their annual Banquet and Membership meeting on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home. Mountain Home Chamber
Fifteen years ago, the Twin Lakes Area experienced the start of what has been called the worst disaster the area has seen. The ice storm of 2009 began late on Jan. 26th, but Jan. 27th was when
The sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continues to sees increases for January. According Mountain Homes Director of Finance and Treasury Alma Clark, the city collected a total of $577,429 in
A mental evaluation has been ordered for the man who killed a Stone County deputy earlier this month. Deputy Justin Smith was killed as he was serving a warrant at the residence of 52-year-old Clinton Hefton. Court
KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Bids for Bargains auction returns this Saturday morning at 9. Bids for Bargains gives the public a chance to buy items from area merchants at huge savings. Bidding can be done
FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas women’s basketball (15-6, 3-3 SEC) avenged its SEC opening loss to Kentucky (9-11, 2-4 SEC) by defeating the Wildcats, 88-61 on Thursday. Arkansas was down to eight scholarship players but were able to
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Jamir Chaplin scored 22 points as Little Rock beat Lindenwood 80-66 on Thursday night. Chaplin also contributed seven rebounds for the Trojans (10-10, 4-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Deantoni Gordon was 7 of
A $2,500 reward is being offered as authorities continue searching for two detainees who broke out of a Pine Bluff Detention Center.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office report that Jatonia Bryant, 23, and Noah Roush, 22, were discovered
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A bounty hunter from Louisiana was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for kidnapping a suburban St. Louis woman, an abduction he claimed was part of his job. A federal jury in
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson looked back on past wins in his final State of the State address Wednesday, lauding his achievements after assuming leadership in the chaotic absence of his disgraced
A Little Rock man with resistant kidney cancer is now in remission thanks to an experimental drug being tested at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. 58-year-old Dwight Hamilton had been battling stage 4 liver cancer
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin approved ballot titles for a referendum that could eventually enshrine existing Freedom of Information Act laws into the state constitution. Griffin certified the popular name and ballot title for four different versions
Mountain Home’s Junior high teams were in action Wednesday on the road against West Memphis Wonder. The eighth grade boys team started off the evening with the Bombers keeping pace but ultimately falling to Wonder 31-24. Coldin
Two subjects have been arrested in conection with a drug trafficking investigation. According to a release from the West Plains Police Department, on Tuesday, officers executed a narcotics search warrant in the 1200 block of Allen St.
Wednesday afternoon, city and county leaders met at the Food Bank of North Arkansas for an advocacy meeting to discuss how local leaders can help with food insecurity in the Twin Lakes area.According to the United States
Baxter Health is welcoming Dave Roberts to the Family Clinic at Mountain View. Roberts, a board-certified physician assistant with over 20 years of experience, has joined the staff of Baxter Health Family Clinic at Mountain View and
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. This is an opportunity to nominate your favorite Arkansas restaurant, entrepreneur or festival and induct the legendary eats into the food hall of fame. According
The Gassville City Council will meet for a work session Thursday evening at 6. Agenda items to be discussed include the telephone system; letter of conditions from USDA for the Phase II rehabilitation project; the city’s website;
The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 6 for its first meeting of 2024. Items on the agenda include consideration of interested applicatnts and a vote to fill a vacancy for alderman
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 6:30. Old items on the agenda include the 2022 legislative audit review; discussion of the statement of financial interests due by Jan. 31; and
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) – Jaylen Murray scored 21 points, Allen Flanigan had a double-double and Mississippi routed Arkansas 77-51 on Wednesday night. Murray shot 8 of 15 from the floor and made three 3-pointers. Matthew Murrell added
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – AJ McKee had 28 points in Queens’ 96-79 victory over Central Arkansas on Wednesday night. McKee added five steals for the Royals (8-13, 2-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Deyton Albury scored 18 points and
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Alston Mason scored 36 points and Cesare Edwards added seven points in double-overtime as Missouri State beat Drake 83-80 on Wednesday night. Mason split a pair of free throws with 21 seconds left
Tuesday afternoon, a declaratory judgment case filed against the Baxter County Circuit Clerk by Norfork School Board President Levi Woods, was transferred to a new judge, after Circuit Judge Johnnie Copeland recused herself from the case. Copeland’s
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined 15 Republican governors in a letter to President Joe Biden calling for an end to his administration’s mandate that two out of every three vehicles be battery electric by 2032. The letter
LITTLE ROCK — Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced Monday that a former Bryant High School teacher has pleaded guilty to transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose
On Wednesday, the City of Mountain Home announced they were awarded funding from the Arkansas State Highway Commission for the Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program for the McCabe Trails System facilities and connections project. The
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has certified the popular name and ballot title for an abortion amendment that could appear on the 2024 ballot. Currently, Arkansas law bans abortions except in cases of a medical emergency to
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft on Tuesday went on the defensive after the state auditor claimed Ashcroft violated state law by failing to turn over cybersecurity reviews of local election offices.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will soon close the I-55 bridge between West Memphis, Arkansas and Memphis. Transportation officials said the closure is due to additional steel repairs on the bridge and will begin this Friday, January
FILE. — This photo provided by Missouri Department of Corrections shows Brian Dorsey. Sixty corrections officers and other staffers at the Missouri Department of Corrections are urging Gov. Mike Parson to spare the life of Brian Dorsey,
Arkansas State Police reported Tuesday that Jonesboro Police Officer Zachary Hobbs will not be charged in connection with the January 9th shooting death of Joseph McCracken Jr. This comes after Jonesboro Police dispatch center received a call
Area basketball teams where in action Tuesday night as Harrison made the trip to face Russellville. The Goblins topped the Cyclones 68-65. In girls action Russelville was able to take the victory over the Lady Goblins 48-31.
Wednesday’s basketball schedule includes three of Mountain Home’s junior high teams on the road for makeup games with West Memphis West. The eighth grade boys’ game tips off at 5 followed by both freshman contests. The Gainesville
Two area high school will have their bowling teams in Ash Flat on Wednesday. Calico Rock and Izard County will square off at Frontier Lanes. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will be back on the road on Wednesday. The Hogs will be in Oxford to take on Ole Miss. Arkansas is currently 10-8 on the season and 1-4 in the SEC. The
The Mountain Home High School girls’ wrestling team was able to pick up a pair of dual wins at Batesville on Tuesday. The Lady Bombers beat the Lady Pioneers 60-12 and Greenbrier 48-24. Mountain Home had individual
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams picked up another sweep as they wrapped up their home stand against Greenbrier on Tuesday. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio The evening began with the
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – Wade Taylor IV scored 19 points and Texas A&M beat Missouri 63-57 on Tuesday night. Texas A&M scored half of its 30 first-half points from the free-throw line to build a five-point
A second suspect has been apprehended in connection with breaking or entering and theft cases.According to a release from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, 44-year-old Cheri Joanne Becker of Berryville, has been arrested in connection of a
An Ozark County woman suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident Monday morning in Howell County. Thirty-four-year-old Sherry Curtwright of Tecumseh was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State Highway
On February 3, the Mountain Home Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Valentine’s Dance at the L.C. Sammons Youth Center at Cooper Park. The dance is open to youth in grades 6, 7 and 8 and
The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County will host a lecture series aiming to educate local citizens on the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution: Foundation & Hope of the American Republic, 1787 to present, will begin Feb.
This Friday, Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey will host a “Drop-in with Dewey” event from 8:30 until 11:30 and from 1:30 until 4. During the event, Dewey will be available to visit with community members,
During its first regular session of 2024, the Flippin School Board approved of some personnel changes and the extention of Superintendent Kelvin Hudson’s contract. Hudson has the full recap of the one-hour session. Listen: click to download
Charles Osgood, anchor of “CBS Sunday Morning,” poses for a portrait on the set in New York on March 28, 1999. Osgood, who anchored the popular news magazine for more than two decades, was host of the
Two new boil water orders have been issued in Baxter County, and eight others remain in effect in other portions of north central Arkansas. One order was issued Tuesday morning for the entire system of the Laurelwood
The Mountain Home Public Schools announced several busses will run snow routes Tuesday afternoon along with Wednesday morning and afternoon. Busses 27, 47, 48, 50, 53, 55, 56 and 57 will run their snow routes. WebReadyTM Powered
On Saturday, Jonesboro Police helped save a child from drowning in a frozen pond. Body camera footage posted by the Jonesboro Police Department showed Officer Troy Ellison jumping into action, pulling the child from the water. With
A Central Arkansas judge dismissed Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s complaint against the state prison board Monday after a hearing in which the judge chided Griffin’s staff attorneys for wasting taxpayers’ money with the six-week lawsuit. Griffin
Basketball makes up much of the local Tuesday schedule and includes Mountain Home High School’s last home outing for about 2 1/2 weeks. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will welcome Greenbrier to the Twin Lakes Area. Mountain
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams will return to the road on Tuesday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set to compete against Batesville. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Two local high schools will send their bowling teams to Mountain Home on Tuesday. Norfork is set to take on Flippin at Driftwood Lanes. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Missouri will be back on the road Tuesday as they continue to look for their first SEC win. The Tigers will be in College Station as they meet Texas A&M. Mizzou is currently 8-10 on the season
Two Baxter County residents were injured in a one-vehicle accident northwest of Mountain Home early Sunday morning. Twenty-one-year-old Dylan Decker of Norfork suffered suspected serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health, and 19-year-old Noah
Alex Stoops (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A rural Mountain Home man was shot by the home owner after he broke into a home Saturday night. The suspect, 29-year-old Alex Payton Stoops, was treated and
A Boone County man is facing domestic battery charges after assaulting the victim over medications. According to the probable cause affidavit, on January 8, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic disturbance.
The Baxter County Election Commissioners have released a schedule for working sessions with scheduled poll workers. Poll workers will meet the following days at the Baxter County Courthouse located at 1 East 7th Street in Mountain Home:
Baxter County Farm Bureau officials have announced scholarship applications are now open. Three $1,000 scholarships are available and the applications are due by April 10. Eligible students must reside in Baxter County; be a high school spring
For those who rely on electrical medical equipment, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) has shared tips on how to prepare a backup plan in case severe weather, such as freezing rain, causes outages. NAEC personnel work to
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Tommy Edman watches the flight of his home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the first inning of a baseball game April 11, 2023, in Denver. The Cardinals and utility
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
Marion County Judge Jason Stumph spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News at 4:00PM on Monday to discuss the roads and events from the winter weather.Judge Stumph says the roads are looking good, but there
One person is dead after a plane crash that happened at Clinton National Airport in Little Rock. The pilot of a single engine plane reported an emergency shortly after departing and crashed north of the airport’s cargo
The Craighead County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate. According to Chief Deputy Justin Rowland, staff at the Craighead County Detention Center noticed 41-year-old Kerry D. Cockrell was having a medical issue around 9
Arkansas has been spotlighted for one of its 2023 projects by a leading economic development publication. According to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the Deal of the Year Impact Awards are meant to “recognize project investments that
Arkansas’ first major snow since the passage of the LEARNS Act brought renewed attention to its practical elimination of alternative methods of instruction (AMI) days. According to Arkansas Advocate, with school canceled last week in much of
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgommery spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News at noon on Monday and although conditions are beginning to improved the sheriff continued to urge caution to local residents. The sheriff’s department
Winter weather in the area has delayed pick up for Waste Connections. According to a release, if trash is not picked up Monday, or on customer’s regularly scheduled day of service, Waste Connection officials state it is
Road conditions have become treacherous Monday morning with freezing rain continuing to fall in the Twin Lakes Area. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgommery tells KTLO’s Heather Loftis they have had numerous vehicles off the road and reports
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative CEO Mel Coleman spoke with KTLO News during the morning newscast and said although there are currently no widespread power issues his crews and staff are staying vigilant unit this weather weather passes.
With widespread freezing rain falling across the Twin Lakes area on Monday morning, Dylan Cooper, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in North Little Rock, has the following update about forecasted totals and when warmer temperatures will
Basketball makes up the local Monday schedule and includes three Mountain Home junior high teams in front of the home crowd as Annie Camp comes in from Jonesboro. The eighth grade girls’ game tips off at 4:30
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture recently announced the winners of the 2023 Farm to School Kitchen Equipment Grant Program. Three schools in the Twin Lakes area were selected as recipients.Marshall High School, Mountain View School District and
Left to right: Kaylee Cheek, Rebekah Rozeboom and Taylor Henley (Photo courtesy of Billie Collins) Members of the Marion County 4-H Club recently took part in the National Family and Consumer Sciences Championship and Conference in San
Art by Joelle Storet, 2023 Fellowship recipient for visual arts (Image courtesy of Arkansas Heritage) The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is taking applications for its Individual Artist Fellowship program. The program is awarding up
The Flippin Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 6 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include student data report; school board recognition; resignation of Rebecca May, middle
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce scores a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of an AFC division playoff football game Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ORCHARD PARK,
On Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at approximately 1:20 p.m., a single-engine Cirrus SR 22 with one person on board — the pilot of the aircraft — reported an emergency shortly after departing Clinton National Airport and then
LSU guard Mikaylah Williams shoots over Arkansas guard Makayla Daniels in the second period of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday in Baton Rouge, La. (Photo courtesy of The Advocate via Associated Press) BATON ROUGE, La. (AP)
As a round of winter weather brings the potential for ice to the Twin Lakes Area, energy companies are getting ready. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative CEO Mel Coleman says crews are getting prepared, but they encourage the
Images courtesy of National Weather Service The potential for ice remains a possibility for the Twin Lakes Area. A winter weather advisory begins at 10 Sunday evening for north central Arkansas and at midnight for southern Missouri.
Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks at a caucus site at Horizon Events Center, in Clive, Iowa, on Jan. 15. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) – Former Republican presidential candidate and
Harrison ended up capturing both championship trophies of the Mountain Home Seventh Grade Basketball Tournament on Saturday. In Pool One on the boys’ side, Mountain Home first defeated Melbourne 40-17, Salem then topped Melbourne 37-17, and Mountain
Images courtesy of National Weather Service Another round of precipitation is bringing the potential for ice to the Twin Lakes Area. North central Arkansas is under a wind chill advisory until 9 Sunday morning. A winter weather
The West Plain Police Department is investigating a traffic incident involving a pedestrian Thursday night. According to a press release from the West Plains Police Department, at approximately 5:34 officers responded to a traffic incident at the
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office recently announce the promotion of Deputy Mark Lee to the rank of Sergeant. Lee began his career with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as a Detention Officer in August 2019. Fifteen months
No injuries were reported from a recent vehicle fire near Mountain Home. The fire reportedly came from the vehicle’s engine compartment. According to the incident report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle’s owner said he
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – B.J. Mack had 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists to lead South Carolina to a 77-64 victory over Arkansas on Saturday. Zachary Davis had 12 points, Ta’lon Cooper 11, and Collin Murray-Boyles
Florida’s Tyrese Samuel shoots during the first half of the team’s NCAA college basketball game against Missouri on Saturday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Tyrese Samuel had 17 points to
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) – Avery Felts’ 17 points helped Arkansas State defeat Texas State 79-72 on Saturday night. Felts was 5 of 8 shooting (5 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Red Wolves (8-11, 4-3
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Sai Witt had 27 points in Austin Peay’s 94-71 victory against Central Arkansas on Saturday night. Witt added eight rebounds for the Governors (10-10, 3-2 Atlantic Sun Conference). Demarcus Sharp scored 20 points,
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Rashad Williams scored 27 points to help Arkansas-Pine Bluff fend off Florida A&M 99-97 on Saturday night. Williams was 9 of 15 shooting, including 6 for 9 from 3-point range, and went
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Darius Burford scored 22 points as Illinois State beat Missouri State 69-60 on Saturday. Burford added three steals for the Redbirds (9-10, 3-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Luke Kasubke scored 12 points, shooting 4
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) – Attorneys for a Missouri woman who has spent more than four decades in prison for a murder her supporters believe she did not commit argued at a hearing this week that the evidence
More details about the fatal shooting of a Stone County deputy have been released. Deputy Justin Smith was attempting to serve a warrant when he was shot to death by 52-year-old Clinton C. Hefton on Jan. 2.According
Saturday will be a busy day for basketball and will include the Mountain Home Seventh Grade Tournament. The boys’ games will be played in Bomber Gymnasium. Pool One will get underway at 9 with Mountain Home meeting
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams were able to pull off the sweep over Greenwood on Friday with the girls’ game being a matchup between two ranked teams at the top of the 5A-West standings. The
The Flippin High School basketball teams ended up getting swept at Valley Springs on Friday. The Bobcats were edged out in the boys’ game by the Tigers 61-58. Flippin also lost the girls’ contest to Valley Springs
Breanna Fish (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A local woman is among law enforcement’s most wanted in connection with a residential break-in. The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has been searching for 23-year-old Breanna Nicole Fish
More details have been released about a murder in Fulton County that led to the arrest of two people Friday. Arrested for the murder of 26-year-old Derek Hamilton are 52-year-old Shawn Edward Cox and 47-year-old Anna Maria
Photo courtesy of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Two teens celebrate at Fred Berry Nature Center in Yellville after a morning of squirrel hunting. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s third Big Squirrel Challenge drew 139
The Baxter County Library Foundation’s Texas Hold’em Tournament, Ante Up for the Library, will be held at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge #1714 on Jan. 27. Tickets are available for individual seats at $100, or attendees may
Lincoln University students protest outside the administration building calling for the removal of Lincoln University President John Mosely Jan. 12 in Jefferson City, Mo. The president of a historically Black college in Missouri was placed on paid
DEFIANCE, Mo. (AP) – A house exploded in a rural area of eastern Missouri on Friday, killing two children, authorities said. Emergency responders were called just before 7:45 a.m. to a home in Defiance, about 40 miles
St. Louis Cardinals’ Matt Carpenter applauds after hitting his 300th career double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in St. Louis. Matt Carpenter is returning to
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two individuals in connection with the Jan. 8 death of Derek Hamilton. According to the press release, the Circuit Court of Fulton County issued arrest warrants for Anna Hamilton and
A man who was arrested last summer on rape and sexual assault charges in Fulton county has been arrested again after he failed to show up for his trial earlier this month. Thirty-eight-year-old Brian Lewis Crawford of
Arkansas’ prison board and state leaders, despite an ongoing public dispute, agree on one thing: the state needs a new prison; but progress on that project has inched along. Nearly a year after Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
The Mountain Home High School girls’ wrestling team will be back on the road Friday for another tournament. The Lady Bombers are set to compete in the Bryant Hornets Swarm. Action begins at 4:30. WebReadyTM Powered
High school basketball makes up much of the local Thursday schedule as the Mountain Home teams begin a two-game home stand. The Bombers and Lady Bombers welcome Greenwood to the Twin Lakes Area, and the girls’ game
Two people have been arrested following a break-in at a Midway business late Tuesday night. Booked into the Baxter County Detention Center were 42-year-old Claude Carl Rice of rural Mountain Home and 41-year-old Deanna Lynn Blue
One of KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s largest and most popular events returns this weekend. Bids for Bargains will begin its annual run Saturday starting at 9. Bids for Bargains gives the public a chance to
If you live in Baxter County and are defrauding the state of Arkansas of unemployment benefits, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is out to get you. The local sheriff’s office is believed to be the only
The Mountain Home City Council met in regular session Thursday night at their new meeting time of 5. The council heard a resolution from Daniel Baxley of the Parks Department to waive competitive bidding and authorize
The Mountain Home Public School Board of Education met in regular session Thursday night. Before the meeting began, there were three presentation to recognize the service of school board members. Former longtime board member Neal Pendergrass recognized
East Side Baptist Church will be hosting its second Night to Shine on February 9 from 6 until 9 at The Vada Sheid Community Center on the campus of Arkansas State University Mountain Home. Part of
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) – A firearms manufacturer on Thursday announced a $30 million expansion of its facility in western Arkansas, a project expected to create 76 new jobs over the next five years. Walther Manufacturing said
Two area high school girls’ basketball teams competed in the semifinals of the Cabool Classic Girls Tournament on Thursday. Bakersfield suffered a 56-39 upset at the hands of another group of Lady Lions from Mansfield. Gainesville won
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) – Khalen Robinson scored 20 points as Little Rock beat Southern Indiana 77-75 on Thursday night. Robinson also had 12 rebounds and seven assists for the Trojans (9-10, 3-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Jefferson
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tucker Anderson had 26 points in Central Arkansas’ 96-86 victory over Lipscomb on Thursday night. Anderson shot 8 for 12 (6 for 10 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri abortion-rights campaign announced Thursday that it’s throwing support behind an amendment that would enshrine access to the procedure in the state constitution while allowing restrictions in later stages of pregnancy.
There is basketball on the local Thursday schedule. Two area high school girls’ teams will compete in the semifinals of the Cabool Classic Girls Tournament. Top-seeded Bakersfield faces Mansfield at 5:30, and Gainesville takes on Couch at
Mountain Home High School has bowling and swimming scheduled for Thursday. The Bomber and Lady Bomber bowling teams will return to the road for an outing with Batesville. Action at the Hollywood Bowl gets underway at 3:30.
A minor female was killed in an early-morning single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on an ice covered roadway. The victim’s name, age and home town were not released by the Arkansas State Police. According to the preliminary fatal
A Marion County man has been arrested after he was caught breaking into storage units. Facing a total of six charges in connection with the incident is 38-year-old Jebediah Olen Parks of Flippin.According to the probable cause
The jury trial of a Marion County man acting as his own attorney was set to begin last Wednesday in Baxter County Circuit Court, but 44-year-old Donald Hoyt, III pled no contest to the drug related charge
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 recognition of Board Members for School Board Appreciation Month;
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen another 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.57 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 6.7 cents
photo courtesy of BC Master Gardeners The Baxter County Master Gardeners have opened registration for the 2024 Developing an Ozarks Green Thumb. This annual event brings together experts and garden enthuisiasts together for a day of education,
A local businesswoman has been recognized as the Woman of the Year by the Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) organization. Heidi Volltrauer, COO and President of Volt Industrial Plastics was recognized as Woman of the Year
Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks at a caucus site at Horizon Events Center, in Clive, Iowa, on Monday. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House on Wednesday apologized
Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek stands near a poster promoting drought conditions and state aid programs on Jan. 4 at his Capitol office in Jefferson City. Agricultural entities are among several categories of businesses that can receive low-interest
Lamar Johnson, pictured at a law office in Clayton, Mo., Feb. 17, 2023, is now free after spending nearly 28 years in prison for the death of a St. Louis man. Johnson filed a lawsuit on Wednesday,
The Gainesville High School girls’ basketball team was able to dominate its opener in the Cabool Classic Girls Tournament on Wednesday. The Lady Bulldogs routed Koshkonong by a final score of 68-11. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) – Austin Crowley had 25 points in Southern Miss’ 69-66 win against Arkansas State on Wednesday night. Crowley also contributed five rebounds for the Golden Eagles (10-8, 4-2 Sun Belt Conference). Donovan Ivory scored
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks to reporters following an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) Mike McCarthy will get another chance to end a
Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim reports the recap from Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Listen: click to download audio <B>FULL TRANSCRIPT</B> Council met for an hour and 25 minutes with all council members present. City attorney, Ron Kincade
Photo provided by the Arkansas State Police. WEST MEMPHIS — Arkansas State Police (ASP) led a law enforcement contingent earlier this week in a joint operation to help remove wanted and repeat offenders from the streets of
LITTLE ROCK — The Senate Education Committee has begun its review of the adequacy and equity of Arkansas public school funding. According to a press release from the Arkansas Senate, lawmakers conduct the thorough review every two
Marion County jurors on the blue panel will not need to report for duty on Thursday or Friday. The next time blue panel jurors will need to report to the Marion County Courthouse is March 11. All
Methvin Sanitation announced their offices and transfer stations will be closed Wednesday due to inclement weather. Routes will not be running and Methvin states they will pick up double on the customer’s next scheduled day. WebReadyTM Powered
People rally in support of abortion rights July 2, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. A divide between abortion rights activists over whether to include restrictions related to the viability of the fetus on planned state ballot measures
Big Creek Golf and Country Club will have its first tournament of 2024 later this month. The Snowman Open is scheduled for Jan. 27 with the shotgun start set for 11. The cost for the two-person scramble
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Tramon Mark scored a career-high 35 points and his game-winner with 1.1 seconds helped put Arkansas into the SEC win column in frenetic fashion as the Razorbacks beat Texas A&M 78-77 on Tuesday
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Rylan Griffen scored a career-high 21 points, shooting 5 for 7 from 3-point range, and Aaron Estrada also scored 21 as Alabama pulled away late for a 93-75 win over Missouri on Tuesday
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) – Ryan Conwell scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half to help Indiana State defeat Missouri State 88-66 on Tuesday night. Conwell also contributed five rebounds for the Sycamores (15-3,
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is rescheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam due to the weather. The closure will begin Jan. 18 at 7 in the morning until 5 on
A Baxter county woman has been arrested for receiving unemployment benefits while she was still working. Fifty-nine-year-old Linda Gladys Sadowski of rural Mountain Home was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center Saturday after authorities in Wisconsin
A man arrested on charges stemming from a somewhat strange set of circumstances appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday.Fifty-two-year-old Trevior Henley, who listed an address along Highway 5 South when arrested, pled guilty to charges against
The Twin Lakes Community Foundation recently announced nonprofits in Baxter, Marion, Fulton and Izard counties may now apply online for Giving Tree Grants. Applications must be submitted by February 15. Grants typically range from $500 to $2000
photo: members of the Beyond the Book club dive into a new book using the library’s Book Club in a Bag program The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County has announced a refreshed selection of books
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 a resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase
An area lawyer has been reappointed to the Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association Board of Directors. David Ethredge will serve this year as the secretary/treasurer. Ethredge is the 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney. The district includes Baxter, Marion,
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) – An inmate has died following an apparent fight with another inmate at a federal prison in western Indiana, officials said. The Federal Bureau of Prisons said inmate Mario Waters, 35, was found
Nine boil water orders have been issued in parts of Stone, Searcy and Izard counties. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the orders have been issued in Stone County for the West Stone County Water Association
Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas’ former governor, suspended his campaign for president on Tuesday — a day after finishing sixth in the Iowa Republican caucuses.According to Arkansas Advocate, Hutchinson, who began his long-shot campaign right after leaving the Governor’s
Republicn presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson speakes in Des Moines, Iowa, July 28, 2023. Hutchinson is dropping out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination after finishing sixth in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses. The
The Gassville City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 in the Community Center.Items on the agenda include a resolution to approve the 2024 operating budget; a resolution to reconcile the income and expenses
Missouri is set for another road trip on Tuesday. The Tigers, yet to have an SEC win, will be in Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama. Mizzou is currently 8-8 overall and 0-3 in the league. The Tigers
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will return to the home floor as they seek their first conference win of the season. The Hogs are set to welcome Texas A&M to Fayetteville. Arkansas is currently 9-7 on the
Weather permitting, high school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule. After being pushed back a day, Bakersfield is scheduled for its opener in the Houston Community Foundation Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament. The top-seeded Lions face Koshkonong
A Calico Rock man has been arrested after Homeland Security contacted local law enforcement with information about him receiving large amounts of suspected illegal pharmaceuticals via international packages. Arrested following the investigation is 55-year-old Wayne Anthony Post
A woman charged with being almost $27,000 behind in child support payments appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and pled guilty to the charges against her.Thirty-one-year-old Sarah Snurr, who has listed several addresses on court documents,
After being voted down in 2020 and 2022, Ozark County Commissioners are hoping the third time will be the charm as they are once again asking voters to approve an internet use tax. Approving the measure would
Ten building permits were issued in December according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. A new residential building tops the report with the permit being issued to Mize Construction
UPDATE: The Norfork City Council will not meet Tuesday night due to the weather. The Norfork City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6:30 in Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include discussion
The Lakeview City Council will meet Tuesday night at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. Items on the agenda include the council to affirm administration expenses for 2024; discussion of a resolution for salary and wages
The Cotter Public Schools Board of Education has been moved to Thursday night at 7. Items on the agenda include discussion of the extra duty pay schedule; monthly academic report for January; extending the lease agreement for
Progress continues on clearing area roadways after Sunday’s snowfall, but more work needs to be done before crews are finished, and the current forecast will not help matters. Mountain Home Director of Planning and Engineering Arnold Knox
The wintry mix has moved away from the Twin Lakes Area, but unfortunately, the frigid temperatures have not. A wind chill advisory remains in effect for the entire area through noon Tuesday. At KTLO, Classic Hits and
Marion County jurors on the blue panel will not need to report for duty on Tuesday. However, blue panel jurors will need to report to the Marion County Courthouse on Wednesday morning at 9, weather permitting. All
Registration for Night Flight, a second-chance diploma program, at Mountain Home Public Schools Guy Berry College & Career Academy (GBCCA) is now open for the Spring 2024 semester. Due to inclement weather, the second day of registration
Following Sunday’s wintry mix, there is snow on the area roadways. Crews are working to get roads cleared as soon as possible, and since the snow was drier than most, a lot of progress has been made.
The combination of cold temperatures and a wintry mix led to one record being broken and another tied for Jan. 15. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service
Image courtesy of National Weather Service The chances for a wintry mix are expected to leave the Twin Lakes Area Monday morning, but the frigid temperatures will stick around for a couple more days. A winter weather
The Mountain Home ELKS Lodge #1714 will hold its annual sporting event for area youth this weekend. The local ELKS Hoop Shoot Contest is scheduled for Saturday from 9 to noon on the campus of Pinkston Middle
There is high school basketball on the local Monday schedule as a few area teams are currently set to begin tournament play in Missouri. Bakersfield will enter the Houston Community Foundation Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament as the
While several closures have been announced for Monday in the Twin Lakes Area due to the winter weather, others were already scheduled for another reason. Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and a number of entities
A 43-year-old man scheduled to go on trial this week entered a guilty plea to his drug-related charges instead and was sentenced to four years probation. Tommy Joe Sanford of Flippin pled guilty to possessing marijuana and
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show November’s unemployment rates north central Arkansas increased while southern Missouri counties saw a decline when compared October.
The City of Mountain Home issued six business licenses in December, including four home-based, according to a report from the Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. The licenses include: Jeannette Shockey for Flaky Duo Bakery Cafe located at
The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 5 in the cafeteria. Items on the agenda include an update on the gym’s air conditioning unity; painting project update; a presentation
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ARLINGTON, Texas
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (14-5, 2-2 SEC) overcame a slow start to defeat Alabama (15-4, 2-2 SEC), 77-59. Down 12-2 in the beginning of the game, Arkansas turned the tide, outscoring Alabama 47-27
Brent Williams (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas) Provost Terry Martin has appointed Brent D. Williams as dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, effective Feb. 1, 2024. Williams has served as the interim dean
The Arkansas State Broadband Office is actively seeking public feedback on the draft of its Digital Skills and Opportunity Plan. Data from over 12,000 survey responses, 32 focus groups and in person visits to all 75 Arkansas
A Fayetteville man is facing negligent homicide, felony fleeing and other traffic violations after he caused a collision that resulted in the death of an innocent civilian. This comes after an Arkansas State Police trooper initiated a
The Twin Lakes Area is already experiencing the frigid temperatures with the low getting to 1 degree at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home. The
Anyone needing information on warming centers during this period of frigid temperatures and possible winter precipitation can access an online tool to find a shelter. The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management has an online map to show
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is activating the Arkansas National Guard winter weather support teams to assist the Arkansas State Police during this period. State Police Troop I, headquartered in Harrison, will be among those supported by the
Two Pontiac residents were transported by ambulance to Baxter Health following a one-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Ozark County. Thirty-two-year-old Katherine Pine was seriously injured, and an unidentified six-year-old female suffered moderate injuries. According to the Missouri
During cold weather, it is common to search for warmth using auxiliary sources of heat. Mountain Home Fire Marshal Shawn Lofton spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to discuss tips on how to keep
A Marion County man who used a former housemate’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card draining almost $900 from the victim’s account pled guilty to charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-two-year-old
FNBC Bank recently announced the promotion of Ryan Howard and Kyle Davidson to Regional Market Presidents. These roles were newly created to streamline leadership and oversight of the bank’s branch network as the band continues to expand
Ozarka College recently announced their Employee of the Quarter as April Killian of Calico Rock. Killian is the Director of Development at Ozarka College. Killian is responsible for coordinating Ozarka College Foundation events, building and maintaining relationships
The South Central Ozark Council of Governments is offering a low interest water well drilling loan program for eligible homeowners needing water wells within its 7-county region which includes Ozark, Douglas and Howell counties. Eligibility and information
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams had mixed results on Saturday as they played a pair of makeup games at Van Buren. The Lady Bombers began by topping the Lady Pointers 55-39. After a close first
Two area high school girls’ basketball teams squared off Saturday in the championship game of the Kell Classic at Swifton. It ended with Izard County falling to Mammoth Spring 71-40. Brynn Washam was the Lady Bears’ top
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated
HOUSTON (AP) – Kylen Milton had 20 points in Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s 70-67 win over Texas Southern on Saturday night. Jonathan Cisse made a jumper to pull Texas Southern to 69-67 with four seconds left. Kaine McColley split
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) – N.J. Benson’s 22 points helped Missouri State defeat Evansville 74-64 on Saturday night. Benson also had 13 rebounds and three blocks for the Bears (10-7, 2-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Alston Mason scored 18
The Mountain Home High School swim teams competed in a meet at Batesville on Saturday. The Bombers finished third on the boys’ side. The host Pioneers got the win, and Searcy was second. Caleb Due ended up
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Reserve Riley Kugel scored 20 points to lead five in double figures, and Florida routed Arkansas 90-68 on Saturday to end a three-game losing streak against the Razorbacks. Tyrese Samuel scored 17 points
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Hosana Kitenge had 25 points in Louisiana’s 84-77 win against Arkansas State on Saturday night. Kitenge also contributed seven rebounds for the Ragin’ Cajuns (9-8, 2-3 Sun Belt Conference). Kobe Julien was 8
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) – Jacob Crews’ 35 points led UT Martin over Little Rock 77-72 on Saturday night. Crews also added seven rebounds for the Skyhawks (10-8, 3-2 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Sears scored 14 points while
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Carl Daughtery Jr.’s 17 points helped Central Arkansas hold off Bellarmine 59-57 on Saturday night. Daughtery also had five rebounds for the Bears (6-13, 2-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Tucker Anderson was 4 of
South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris celebrates a Missouri turnover with the rest of the bench during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Saturday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s professional sports teams announced Friday that they have launched an initiative petition drive to put the legalization of sports betting on the November ballot. The initiative is an attempt to sidestep
Saturday’s high school basketball schedule includes makeup games for Mountain Home. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will have their first road test of the conference slate as they meet Van Buren. Mountain Home’s girls are currently in
Mountain Home High School has wrestling and swimming scheduled for Saturday morning. The Bomber boys’ wrestling team is slated to compete in the Searcy Duals. Action at Lion Arena will get underway at 10. The Mountain Home
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will be on the road for a matchup of teams looking for their first conference win of the season. The Hogs will be in Gainesville Saturday to meet Florida. Arkansas is currently
Missouri will try for its first conference win as they will be back in front of the home crowd on Saturday. The Tigers are set to host South Carolina. Mizzou is currently 8-7 overall and 0-2 in
Image courtesy of National Weather Service Temperatures are expected to turn even more frigid starting Saturday night, and that’s expected to be followed by wintry precipitation on Sunday. A wind chill advisory will be in effect for
With frigid conditions expected this weekend, numerous energy companies serving the Twin Lakes Area are working to get prepared. Black Hills Energy representatives believe the company is ready for the colder weather, but they have also been
A Mountain Home man had his credit cards stolen and used by an in-home health care worker. Mountain Home police have arrested 32-year-old Whitney Elizabeth House of Flippin in connection with the theft. According to the probable
The drug sale case of Amanda Lynn George of Mountain Home was continued for the 15th time Thursday.According to court records, the continuances have come mainly at the request of lawyers from the Public Defender’s Office who
Entergy Arkansas Customer Service Manager Mark Martin states their team has been monitoring the incoming winter weather for days and they have crews in place if they are needed in case of downed power lines. Martin spoke
White River Valley Electric Cooperative (WRVEC) announced Thursday they are asking its members to “Beat the Peak” beginning Sunday at noon until Wednesday at 9 in the morning. According to Vice President and Chief Growth Officer Cassie
The Salem High School basketball teams were able to sweep Hoxie on Friday. The Lady Greyhounds invoked the mercy rule as they routed the Lady Mustangs 84-25. Salem also won the boys’ game over Hoxie 72-62. Melbourne
The Twin Lakes Area is in the early part of a run of frigid temperatures to be followed by another wintry mix at the end of the weekend. North central Arkansas will be under a wind chill
This story was updated at 8:17 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2024 with comments from the governor’s office. Arkansas’ prison oversight board on Wednesday fired Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri – a week after a judge ruled that Gov.
Hope, Ark. (Jan. 11, 2024) — Hope Baking Company is investing more than $37 million to expand its food manufacturing facility in Hope. The expansion is expected to create 266 new jobs over two years. According to
The Twin Lakes area is bracing for sub zero temperatures as an Arctic air mass moves in over the weekend with snow totals forcasted between 2 to 4 inches with more snow possible in higher terrains. Meterologist
Thursday saw local basketball teams in action with Mountain Home’s junior teams on the road at Marion. Marion got the best of the 8th grade boys team with a final socre of 30-18. Tanner Alkire led in
The Arkansas Activities Association has announced its winning bids for several of this year’s postseason tournaments, and five area schools are on the list. In basketball, Izard County has been awarded the Class 2A Central Regional Tournament
The Mountain Home High School girls’ wrestling team’s event for Friday has been canceled. The Lady Bombers were scheduled to compete in the Lady Lions Invitational at Searcy. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home High School basketball games have been postponed for Friday at Van Buren. Currently, the games have been rescheduled for Saturday at a time to be determined. Other postponements include Flippin hosting West Fork and
A man involved in helping a runaway teen leave town pled guilty to reduced charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-year-old Gabriel Stephen Gray, who has listed a Yellville address, pled
With the incoming winter weather, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative CEO Mel Coleman states the system is in good shape, but says they are watching the winter weather in surrounding states. Coleman spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is rescheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam due to the weather. The closure will begin Jan. 18 at 7 in the morning until 5 on
Due to the weather, the Mountain Home NJROTC Bomber Classic drill competition which was scheduled for this Saturday has been canceled. According to Mountain Home NJROTC Commander Allan Hale, a majority of visiting teams have backed out
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Friday evening at 5:45 in the Election Commission Office located downstairs in the main courthouse. The Commission will discuss the Primary Election and complete a supply inventory. The public is
As frigid temperatures and wind chills move into the Twin Lakes area this weekend, there are some things to keep in mind to prevent water pipes from freezing at home. Chad Dewey of Dewey and Sons Plumbing
