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
Spring sports sign up is going on now for the Mountain Home Park and Recreation’s 2024 spring season. Parents and guardians can sign their kids up for soccer, softball and baseball in person at the LC Sammons
Medical marijuana purchases in Arkansas has seen its largest year for sales since the industry launched in 2019. In 2023, $283 million was sold beating out the previous record in 2022 of $276 million. Over 62,000 pounds
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals and outfielder Dylan Carlson agreed to a $2.35 million contract Thursday to avoid arbitration, though the club could not reach a deal with versatile Tommy Edman and will exchange
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public of an ongoing homicide investigation. According to a release from Sheriff Jacob Smith, on January 8 deputies responded to a 911 call at the 100 block of Seminole
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office recommended that the state move from two concealed carry licensing processes to one. The recommendation was presented yesterday during a meeting of the Game and Fish State Police Subcommittee of the
State police are investigating an officer involved shooting that left a 26-year-old man dead. This comes after officers responded to a disturbance on West Jefferson Avenue in Jonesboro on Tuesday. Now, reports indicate an officer confronted the
A Little Rock teen accused in multiple deadly shootings will spend decades in prison. On Tuesday, 19-year-old Freddrick Jackson plead guilty to four counts of first degree murder and was sentenced to 50 years in state prison.
Basketball makes up much of the local Thursday schedule as four of Mountain Home’s junior high teams will be on the road for an outing with Marion. The eighth grade games begin at 4 followed by the
The Mountain View High School boys’ wrestling team will be on the road Thursday. The Yellowjackets will go to Beebe for an outing with the Badgers, Batesville and Jonesboro. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Mountain Home woman who fought police officers after being told she was to be arrested entered a plea to the charges against her during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-two-year-old Lisa Janine Jason
In July, Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant chain founded in Fayetteville, was announced it was coming to Mountain Home. Chris Harlin, CEO and owner of Century Bank of the Ozarks, has been in contact with Scott Davis,
The Viola Public Schools Board of Education has announced the search for a new Superintendent has begun. In a meeting Monday night, the Viola School Board stated they would not be renewing the contract of current Superintendent
photo courtesy of the Art Odyssey The Art Odyssey, an annual self guided tour showcasing local Ozark artists’ studios, is inviting artists to apply for the 13th annual tour for 2024. Artists are encouraged to have their
Mountain Home High School (MHHS) NJROTC Cadet Lieutenant Commander Makaela Broad received the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Outstanding Achievement in the Reserve Officer Training Corps. The award was presented to Cadet Broad last Thursday by
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual youth trap-shooting competitions may be five months away, but it’s time for coaches to get their teams together and register to be a part of the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports
A tri-match was held Wednesday at Driftwood Lanes for the high school bowling teams from Mountain Home, Norfork and Calico Rock. The Bombers won the boys’ match with 2,272 pins, the Panthers finished second at 2,006, and
The Bakersfield High School boys’ basketball team is one win away from capturing the championship of the Seymour Bank Winter Classic. The Lions squeaked by Aurora in Wednesday’s semifinals by a score of 67-66. Three area high
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) – Justin Hill scored 19 points, Noah Thomasson added 15 and Georgia never trailed in a 76-66 victory over Arkansas on Wednesday night for its 10th straight win. Georgia, which is 10-0 at Stegeman
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Jacobi Wood scored 19 points as Murray State beat Missouri State 77-53 on Wednesday night. Wood also added five rebounds and five assists for the Racers (7-9, 4-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Quincy Anderson
A lawsuit filed this week against the Saline County Rehabilitation Center claims juvenile patients were subjected to sexual assault and abuse for decades. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday against Timber Ridge NeuroRestorative, also known as Timber Ridge
Arkansas’s Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected this week a ballot proposal with the popular name Educational Rights Amendment 2024. The amendment was by a group focused on placing educational reforms on the November election ballot. Griffin cited
The state’s Department of Finance and Administration reports that Arkansas medical marijuana sales set a new record in 2023. The number of Arkansans with active marijuana patient cards rose by 8.4 percent. Medical marijuana sales totaled $283
The St. Louis Cardinals is giving fans throughout six states, including Arkansas and Missouri, an opportunity to meet a selection of current players, minor league prospects, alumni and team broadcasters. The franchise is running its annual Cardinals
The Norfork High School basketball teams had mixed results on Tuesday as they went to Greers Ferry to take on West Side. The Lady Panthers had an easy win over the Lady Eagles 57-35. The boys’ game
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. Night Flight allows young people ages 18-21 who have
Wednesday’s high school basketball schedule will feature a few area teams in tournament play. Two boys’ teams will play their second games in the Seymour Bank Winter Classic. Bakersfield faces Aurora in the semifinals at 5:30, and
Wednesday’s high school bowling schedule includes Mountain Home taking on Norfork and Calico Rock at Driftwood Lanes. Action begins at 3:30. Elsewhere, Flippin meets Izard County at Frontier Lanes in Ash Flat. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will have its first conference road game of the season on Wednesday. The Hogs will be in Athens to meet Georgia. Arkansas is currently 9-5 on the season and 0-1 in the
A person who broke into a man’s residence and ran into the armed homeowner who held the intruder at gunpoint until law officers arrived made an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-nine-year-old Braydan Anthony Sisk
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam next Tuesday morning at 7 until 5 on Jan. 18, to deploy and remove equipment used to perform
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.60 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in the state. Prices in Arkansas are 11.1 cents per gallon
The Baxter County Election Commissioners will hold a public meeting Thursday morning at 9 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced Friday it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 15. The waiver
Baxter County Circuit Court’s Group B jury panel will not need to report for duty on Wednesday. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says jurors in the group will need to report Thursday morning at 9
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams wrapped up their six-game home stand by sweeping Harrison on Tuesday, though the boys needed an extra period to do it. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download
The Mountain Home High School swim teams were able to win Tuesday’s meet at Pocahontas. The Bombers and Lady Bombers topped the host school, Jonesboro, Valley View and Jonesboro Westside. Caleb Due, Zoe Casey, Peeka Traver, Izaiah
Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham shoots in the middle of the Missouri defense during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday in Lexington, Ky. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – Rob Dillingham scored
Beginning Wednesday, the Mountain Home Street Department will have Cedar Street, between Russell Street and Redbud Street, closed to thru traffic. According to Arnold Knox, Director of Planning and Engineering, the project will take approximately two months
Heavy rains Monday have caused the previous rain record for January 9 to be broken. The previous record set for the day in 1987 was 1.27 inches of rain. Tuesday morning a new record total of 1.46
The Valley Springs High School bowling teams will be back in Harrison on Tuesday. The Tigers and Lady Tigers are set to meet Lincoln at Oddball Social. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home High School swim teams will be back on the road Tuesday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set for another meet at Pocahontas. Action begins at 5. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
High school basketball makes up much of the local Tuesday schedule and includes a renewal of one of the state’s oldest rivalries. Mountain Home wraps up its six-game home stand as they meet Harrison. Mountain Home’s girls
The shooting of a Maine homicide suspect by a Boone County deputy has been ruled justified. Boone County Sheriff Roy Martin says after the Arkansas State Police’s investigation into the incident, the 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s
Three inmates in the Fulton County Detention Center have picked up additional charges after they tried to start a fire inside the jail. Picking up the charges for the incident last month are Steven Hamilton, Edward Hoyer
Joel Garner (Photo courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) A man is in the Douglas County Jail facing 29 felonies following an investigation into a child sexual abuse case. The charges 55-year-old Joel Garner is facing include
Over the last few days, a cluster of minor earthquakes have been reported in Marion County. All seven occurred in the same vicinity south and southeast of Peel near Bull Shoals Lake. The cluster began with three
Director of the Marion County Library, Dana Scott, has served in her role for nearly seven years and has been a librarian for 17 years. The Marion County Library Board of Trustees approved for Scott to receive
Saturday morning at 8, the Mountain Home NJROTC Bomber Squadron will host the first annual Bomber Classic drill competition at the Mountain Home Junior High campus. Seven JROTC units from across Arkansas and surrounding states, including Navy,
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include discussion to amend sign ordinance 2010-02; discussion of an ordinance regarding the mayor’s salary;
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams were able to beat Harrison Monday at Driftwood Lanes. The Bombers took the boys’ match over the Goblins 10-3. Easton Broome led Mountain Home with a 226 and a 182.
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – CJ Hines’ 21 points helped Alabama State defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 83-72 on Monday night. Hines had five assists for the Hornets (7-8, 2-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Sean Smith scored 14 points, shooting
Baxter County Circuit Court’s Group B jury panel will not need to report for duty on Tuesday. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says jurors in the group will need to report Wednesday morning at 9
At approximately 6:39 p.m. on Sunday, the Forrest City Police Department (FCPD) advised the Arkansas State Police (ASP) they were in pursuit of two robbery suspects. While traveling on Interstate 40 East, the suspect’s vehicle reached triple-digit
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
Images courtesy of National Weather Service Another possibility of winter weather moves into portions of the Twin Lakes Area on Tuesday. A winter weather advisory will be in effect for Boone and Newton counties in north central
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 Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Statewide Squirrel Hunting Challenge returns this week. Teams hunt from noon on Friday, January 12th, through noon on Saturday, January 13th, during legal shooting hours to harvest the three largest
Chaim Bloom (Photo courtesy of Major League Baseball) ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals hired Chaim Bloom as an adviser to John Mozeliak, their president of baseball operations, on Monday after the longtime front-office executive
Larry Babin Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) The death of a Baxter County Detention Center inmate is being investigated by the sheriff’s office and the Arkansas State Police. Fifty-one-year-old Larry Charles Babin Jr. of
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said Monday that he and his family are safe after someone called police to
The All-Arkansas Preps teams have been announced from the previous high school football season by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Two area sophomores were named to the underclassmen team. Mountain Home’s Barrett Miller was selected as one of the
Basketball makes up much of the local Monday schedule and includes three Mountain Home junior high teams in front of the home crowd as Douglas MacArthur comes in from Jonesboro. The eighth grade boys’ game tips off
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams will return to action on Monday as they take on Harrison at Driftwood Lanes. The start time is scheduled for 3:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Brandon Terrell (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man is accused of stealing items from a local welding business and selling them during a two-month period. Twenty-seven-year-old Brandon Terrell is facing a felony
An Ozark County man has been arrested for physically assaulting a woman, holding her against her will, breaking her phone and stealing her gun after she broke up with him. The victim told law enforcement she broke
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative has contracted with Osmose to inspect electric poles in select areas of Baxter and Izard counties. Members may see Osmose employees in and around the areas of Mountain Home, Norfork, Salesville, Lakeview, Franklin,
The annual Empty Bowls to Feed the Hungry event put on by the Mountain Home High School will take place Feb. 15. The event will take place in the MHHS cafeteria from 4 to 6 that afternoon.
The Fulton County Fair Association is now offering a scholarship for graduating seniors. Applicants must be graduating seniors in Fulton County who have participated in county, district or state fairs as an exhibitor or have donated community
The Salesville City Council will hold its first meeting of 2024 Monday night at 6 at Salesville City Hall. Items on the agenda include the 2023 financial report, a final reading of ordinance number 23-04; discussion of
The Yellville-Summit Public Schools Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting Monday night at 5:30 in the high school cafeteria. The Board will hear presentations from Ms. Cole to recognize the Jazz Band; a presentation
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams competed in the Conway Invitational over the weekend. The Bomber boys won the tournament on Saturday, and Mountain Home’s girls finished fifth on Friday. In the boys’ event, the Bombers
Kansas City Chiefs Mike Edwards picks up a fumble before running it back for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo courtesy of
Dallas Cowboys quarter Dak Prescott throwing the ball over Washington Commanders defensive end Jalen Harris looks on during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday in Landover, Md. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LANDOVER, Md.
FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (13-4, 1-1 SEC) pushed Thursday’s loss to the side, as the Hogs cruised past Georgia (10-5, 1-1 SEC) in wire-to-wire fashion, 83-43. The 40-point victory in Arkansas’ first SEC win
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Several lottery players claimed big prizes at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center on Jan. 3. Alexander resident Kimala Wallace recently won a $200,000 lottery prize on the $10 $200,000 Bankroll instant
On Thursday, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected the Arkansans for Limited Government Committee’s second version of proposed ballot language for a constitutional amendment that would overhaul the state’s restrictive abortion law. Arkansas current law bans abortions
Four minor earthquakes have again been reported in Marion County within a nine-hour period Sunday morning. All four were located near the Missouri state line southeast of Peel, near Bull Shoals Lake, similar to where three quakes
The Mountain Home seventh grade boys’ basketball team finished as the runners-up of Saturday’s tournament at Cave City. The Seventh Grade Bombers began the day by beating up Batesville Black 39-12. Mountain Home followed by topping the
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) – Tucker Anderson had 24 points in Central Arkansas’ 84-81 victory against North Alabama on Saturday night in an Atlantic Sun Conference opener. Anderson was 7-of-13 shooting, including 5 for 7 from 3-point range,
Image courtesy of National Weather Service Another possibility of a wintry mix returns to the Twin Lakes Area on Tuesday. Meteorologist Thomas Jones from the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock says a storm system
Officials from the City of Flippin have announced City Hall and the Water Department has moved to their new location.Both offices are now located at 203 North 1st Street, the old Farmers and Merchants Bank. Officials state
Jeremy McDonald (Photo courtesy of Boone County Sheriff’s Office) A Harrison man is facing a felony count of failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Forty-six-year-old Jeremy McDonald has been in the Boone County Jail and
Next weekend, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s statewide squirrel-hunting celebration returns for the third year. The Big Squirrel Challenge is a statewide event with 12 locations for hunters to weigh in their squirrels and win a
FNBC Bank has announced a significant leadership promotion as part of a long-term succession planning initiative. Chad Hudson has been promoted to FNBC President as of Jan. 1, becoming the bank’s 11th president and only the 4th
Baxter County Jurors in Group B will not need to report for duty Monday morning. According to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors will need to report Tuesday morning at 9. Jurors will report to
Four area high school basketball teams went to Swifton on Saturday to play their openers in the Kell Classic. Calico Rock’s girls were one and done in the tournament. The Lady Pirates fell to Pocahontas by a
Auburn guard Aden Holloway drives past Arkansas guard Tramon Mark on a fast break during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Chad
Missouri’s Noah Carter falls after battling Georgia’s Silas Demary Jr. for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Russel
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Dyondre Dominguez’s 16 points and 11 rebounds helped Arkansas State defeat Old Dominion 90-75 on Saturday night. Avery Felts scored 15 points on five 3-pointers and added five rebounds for the Red Wolves
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Omari Peek-Green scored 21 points and Lorenzo Downey had a block in the final seconds as Alabama A&M beat UAPB 63-62 on Saturday night. Peek-Green had six rebounds for the Bulldogs (2-12,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Tiger Booker scored 31 points and his four free throws in the final seconds sealed Eastern Illinois; 90-88 win over Little Rock on Saturday night. Booker had four steals for the Panthers
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – Connor Hickman’s 25 points helped Bradley defeat Missouri State 86-60 on Saturday night. Hickman also contributed six rebounds for the Braves (10-5, 2-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Darius Hannah scored 19 points and added
An Ozark County child suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Gainesville. The unidentified six-year-old from Wasola was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
A former resident of Northview Village Nursing Home walks in an alley just north of Kingshighway Boulevard and Natural Bridge Avenue Dec. 19, four days after the nursing home abruptly closed. On Wednesday, a St. Louis Police
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) questions witnesses during a hearing of a special House committee dedicated to countering China, on Capitol Hill Feb. 28, 2023, in Washington. Luetkemeyer will not seek reelection, though his departure in what is
The Mountain Home High School boys’ wrestling team will spend the weekend on the road. The Bombers are set to compete in the Conway Invitational Saturday morning at 9. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Basketball makes up much of the local Saturday schedule and includes Mountain Home’s seventh grade teams back on the road. The Seventh Grade Bombers and Lady Bombers will compete in a tournament at Cave City. On the
Saturday marks the start of SEC play for the Arkansas Razorback basketball team. The Hogs will wrap up their current home stand by welcoming 25th-ranked Auburn to Fayetteville. Arkansas is currently 9-4 on the season. The Razorbacks
Missouri will begin its SEC slate in front of the home crowd. The Tigers are set to face Georgia Saturday in Columbia. Mizzou is currently 8-5 on the year. The Tigers beat up on UCA last weekend.
Blake Baker (Photo courtesy of University of Missouri) LSU hired Missouri defensive coordinator Blake Baker to lead its defense Friday and gave him a three-year contract that will pay $2.5 million annually, a person with direct knowledge
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs and Royals said announced Friday that both Kansas City franchises would remain in Jackson County, where Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums are located, if voters there approve the extension of an
The Twin Lakes Area ended up with mixed precipitation on Friday. The snow was measurable in some areas more than in others. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather
Deputy Freddie Long (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) An Ozark County deputy was one of three West Plains residents injured in a two-vehicle accident early Friday afternoon in Howell County. Seventy-three-year-old Reserve Deputy Freddie Long
More details have been released about a house fire last month that was set intentionally by a man upset with his roommate. Facing several charges for the incident, which also included torturing and killing his roommate’s cat,
Photo: Callen Briggs pictured with his parents, Kelsey and Bradley, photo provided by Baxter Health The Baxter Health Women and Newborn Care Center welcomed the first baby of 2024 on Jan. 1 at 1:07 in the afternoon.
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams were able to begin 5A-West action on Friday by sweeping Siloam Springs at the Hangar. The Lady Bombers dominated the first game of the doubleheader as they routed the Lady
The Flippin High School basketball teams went on the road Friday and picked up a sweep at Green Forest. The Bobcats breezed past the Tigers in the boys’ game 66-45. Flippin also won the girls’ contest 51-35.
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Richie Palacios in an attempt to fortify their bullpen, which was a major contributor to a disappointing
Three minor earthquakes have been reported in Marion County in just over a 12-hour period. All three were located near the Missouri state line just south of the Peel community, near Bull Shoals Lake. The area is
Late Thursday afternoon, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Patricia James ruled the Arkansas Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri must serve the Board of Corrections, not Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Board Chairman Benny Magness spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A decade-old cold case centered on a Navy veteran who disappeared without a trace in rural Missouri is hot again after an amateur sleuth and YouTube creator’s help led police to unidentified
Calico Rock’s boys basketball team was one and done on the opening night of the Kell Classic in Swifton. The Pirates fell to Melobourne with a final score of 69-35. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) Bowen Born scored 21 points in Northern Iowa’s 64-62 victory against Missouri State on Wednesday night. Born made a layup and a 3-pointer during a 5-0 surge that gave Northern Iowa a 63-59
Basketball makes up the local Thursday schedule and includes three of Mountain Home’s junior high teams back on the road for an outing with West Memphis Wonder. The eighth grade girls’ game tips off at 5 followed
A Marion County man is facing multiple charges for inappropriately touching a teenage girl last year. The Flippin man, 46-year-old Jeremy Earl Cox, was arrested Dec. 23. According to the probable cause affidavit, Cox inappropriately touched the
An arrest has been made in connection with a motorcycle accident last summer that killed a Mountain Home woman. The driver of the motorcycle, Joe Allen Deen of Mountain Home who is now 55-years-old, has been charged
Baxter Health announced Wednesday, effective immediately, they will be offering a 15% discount on all outstanding hospital accounts, if they are paid in full before April 30. This offer applies to all patients and employees of the
The Friends of the Baxter County Library have released the 2024 Friends of the Library Scholarship application. This annual scholarship program aims to support and encourage the pursuit of higher education among Baxter County residents. The number
The Baxter County Conservation District is offering a $500 scholarship as part of a statewide education program. According to a release, the scholarship is for a local high school student. The student will receive the district scholarship
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday night at 6 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building for their first meeting of 2024. In an updated agenda released Wednesday afternoon, the council will discuss a
Photo: Calvin Czeschin’s painting in the Baxter Health main lobby Calvin Czeschin, telecommunications pioneer in the Twin Lakes Area, businessman and major community supporter has died. He was born December 8, 1935, outside of Warrensburg, Missouri. The
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday that Arkansas has joined the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer. This program will assist families with children who qualify for the National School Lunch Program. The program launches this year and will
A suspect killed in an officer involved shooting on New Year’s Day has been identified by Arkansas State Police as 35-year-old Aaron T. Watson of Hot Springs. He died after leading law enforcement on a high
Details have been released about a Stone County deputy killed in the line of duty. According to Arkansas State Police, on Tuesday at approximately 4 in the afternoon, Stone County Deputy Justin Smith was fatally wounded while
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s five-month annual legislative session begins Wednesday, and top Republican leaders say passing more laws directed at LBGTQ+ people is not a priority.Republicans spent much of last session crafting two new transgender-related
The number of people imprisoned in Arkansas grew for the second straight year in 2022, despite a decrease in serious crimes over that same period, according to recently released federal data. According to Arkansas Advocate, the prison
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked the federal government Tuesday to rescind a Department of Defense policy regarding abortion that she said led an Arkansas Air National Guard leader to resign. According to Arkansas Advocate, the Department
The start of the new year saw area basketball teams in action Tuesday. Yellville-Summit was able to sweep host Calico Rock in girls and boys action. The Lady Panthers won with a score of 46-31 and the
Basketball makes up the local Wednesday schedule as a few teams will be in tournament play. Two area high school boys’ teams will square off on the first day of the Kell Classic at Swifton. Calico Rock
Details have been released about a murder in Harrison last month and the man who shot his father to death said it was years of physical abuse to his mother and himself that led him to pull
A Searcy County man was killed, and a Hot Spring County man was injured in a two-vehicle crash late Tuesday morning in Marion County. Thirty-nine-year-old Nelson Honeycutt of Cozahome was pronounced dead, and 67-year-old Frederick Ridge of
No one was seriously injured after a high-speed pursuit started in Baxter County and ended in Marion County with an Arkansas State Police vehicle overturning. Nineteen-year-old Randy Ramirez of Yellville is in the Marion County Law Enforcement
The Baxter County Quorum Court met in short session Tuesday night for their first meeting of 2024. At the beginning of the meeting, Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize shared the findings of the 2022 fiscal audit. Mize
The year 2023 had just two days of measurable snowfall, but the first was more than enough to put the Twin Lakes Area above the annual average for a wintry mix. The year also reportedly ended up
Gypsy Rose Blanchard takes the stand during the trial of her ex-boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, Nov. 15, 2018, in Springfield, Mo. Blanchard, the Missouri woman who admitted to convincing her online boyfriend to kill her abusive mother after
A Stone County deputy was fatally shot while on duty late Tuesday afternoon, and a suspect is in custody. The news release from the Arkansas State Police did not disclose the identity of the victim nor the
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Companies from China, Russia and other countries blacklisted by the U.S. no longer can buy land near military sites in Missouri under an order enacted by the state’s governor Tuesday. Republican Gov.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Police in Arkansas say an off-duty officer working security at a Walmart fatally shot a shoplifting suspect who attacked him with a knife on New Year’s Eve. Little Rock police officer Kreshun
The state is spending $55 million to install technology designed to alert both the driver and first responders when a motorist goes the wrong way down an exit ramp. The 161 wrong-way driver detection systems will be
Four people from an Arkansas family have been identified as the victims of a fatal house explosion in Michigan. Authorities say the explosion on Saturday was likely caused by flammable fuel in the air and not a
Photo: Loads of tires sit on trailers at the Davis Rubber Company facility in east Little Rock in December 2022. (John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) A group of tire shops across Arkansas can expect letters from state tax officials
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
Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson drops back to pass against Florida International during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) Former Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson committed to UCF
photo courtesy of AP Sports NEW ORLEANS (AP) The remarkable comeback story of Michael Penix Jr. is a victory away from a perfect ending for Washington. Penix passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns, and the
photo courtesy of AP SPORTS PASADENA, Calif. (AP) Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game with a 27-20
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams’ first event of 2024 will be near the Oklahoma line as they compete in a dual competition at Van Buren on Tuesday. Action begins at 3. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
High school basketball makes up much of the local Tuesday schedule. Yellville-Summit travels to Calico Rock, Viola’s boys host Koshkonong, Viola will also send two girls’ teams to Clinton, Salem makes the trip to Newport, the Dora
An Ozark County man was injured Monday afternoon after his 18-wheeler caught fire in Howell County, and he was struck by an exploding tire. Seventy-year-old William Shannon of Theodosia was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in
The holiday period was mainly incident-free for local law enforcement. For the most part, those celebrating Christmas and the new year were able to stay safe on the roadways. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says Christmas was
Shannon Robertson (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) A Fulton County woman already accused of terroristic threatening is facing additional charges after cut a jailer’s finger while she was an inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center. Forty-seven-year-old
December ended up being the second consecutive month with below average rainfall, but 2023 ended up well above average for the entire year. No daily records were broken during the last month of the year. At KTLO,
An online publication claiming to educate the world to better care for the planet and the species occupying it has released an article ranking the eight coldest locations in Arkansas. The list announced by A-Z Animals, based
The Baxter County Quorum Court will hold its first meeting of 2024 Tuesday night at 6 in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include an ordinance to appropriate fees and
Matthew Romesburg (Photo courtesy of Greene County Sheriff’s Office) A Missouri motorist is accused of assaulting another driver following an accident and later striking deputies responding the the incident. Thirty-three-year-old Matthew Romesburg of Willard is being held
The Arkansas State Police’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting fatality that occurred at approximately 2 p.m. on Monday. A 35-year-old Hot Springs man died after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit from Benton
An accident early Monday morning resulted in damage to a traffic signal in downtown Mountain Home. The intersection of Main Street and Sixth Street has temporarily been turned into a four-way stop. According to Mountain Home Planning
An Omaha man is facing charges after allegedly selling a cargo trailer he had not made payments on and was repossessed from the new owner. According to the probable cause affidavit, on November 17 the Boone
A number of new laws will go into effect on Jan. 1 according to the Arkansas House of Representatives. According to a release, many of the laws passed in 2023 take effect on Monday. Laws on
For anyone trying to decide how to dispose of a Christmas tree, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is suggesting donating it to improve fish habitat in the local waters. All Corps boat ramps on Bull Shoals
Arkansas State Parks and Missouri State Parks are encouraging the public to get outside on New Years Day and participate in the first day hike tradition. First day hikes are said to focus on healthy habits
Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) watches his 48-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz celebrates the team’s win over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl Friday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri rewarded coach Eliah Drinkwitz a contract extension
FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (12-3) used a strong second half to defeat Incarnate Word (7-4), 67-48 on New Year’s Eve. Arkansas outscored UIW 40-28 in the second half, including a 21-point fourth quarter. Taliah
A jailer in Clay County is accused of using a debit card to withdraw money from an inmate’s account. Nineteen-year-old Jason Jeffries of Piggott has been arrested and is facing charges of fraudulent use of a credit
A suspect from a homicide in Maine was reportedly found in Flippin early Sunday morning before he led authorities on a high-speed chase to Bellefonte and was shot by a Boone County deputy when he presented a
Authorities are investigating double stabbing incident occurring Sunday morning near Paragould. Both parties that were stabbed were flown to undisclosed hospitals for treatment. According to a Facebook post from Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder, Paragould Emergency Services
The North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament ended Saturday with its championship games at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. Norfork’s girls successfully defended their title from last season as they defeated Mountain View 53-45. Marshall won the boys’
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Keyon Menifield Jr. scored a career-high 32 points, four teammates also reached double digits, and Arkansas defeated UNC Wilmington 106-90 on Saturday. Menifield, a sophomore playing in just his third game since transferring
Missouri’s Aidan Shaw (23) dunks over UCA’s Ubongabasi Etim (left) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Tamar Bates scored a
ATLANTA (AP) – Dwon Odom’s 24 points helped Georgia State defeat Arkansas State 91-90 on Saturday. Avery Felts hit a 3-pointer for Arkansas State that tied it 89-all with 12 seconds left. Odom added a pair of
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Christian Brown had 20 points in Tennessee State’s 90-82 victory against Little Rock on Saturday night. Brown was 6 of 10 shooting, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reacts with offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) after throwing a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy
Bradley Haines (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Saturday morning residential fire in Mountain Home resulted in the arrest of man in connection with the incident. Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin says 34-year-old Bradley
A West Plains woman who failed to yield causing an injury accident Wednesday night in Howell County is now facing charges. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 59-year-old Linda Harring of West Plains is facing a
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas recently announced the 10,000th graduate of their Move Up 2 Independence Initiative. The initiative, which started just over a decade ago, focuses on shortening the line of individuals in need
The number one story on our top 10 feel good stories of 2023 is when a big cash prize in the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery was won in Mountain Home. It is still unknown if the prize was
The Mountain Home City Council will hold its first meeting of 2024 on Thursday at 6 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.Items on the agenda include discussion of a resolution setting forth the organization for
A Lakeview man was killed, and a Mountain Home man suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle accident early Saturday morning in Ozark County. Forty-two-year-old Joseph Kish was pronounced dead at the scene by the Ozark County coroner,
High school basketball makes up the local Saturday schedule as a few tournaments will come to an end. The championship games of the North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament will be held at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison.
A Missouri woman was killed in a three-vehicle accident late Wednesday afternoon in Howell County. Thirty-two-year-old Katherine Welch of Thayer was pronounced dead at the scene by the Howell County coroner. According to the Missouri State Highway
Rising operating costs are affecting a local domestic violence shelter. Serenity INC., located in Mountain Home, faces a shortage of food and household items as they close the year. Since 1988, Serenity has been bringing domestic peace
Number four on out top 10 feel good stories of 2023 list is when Farmers & Merchants Bank Mountain Home Market President, Sally Gilbert, was named on Arkansas Money & Politics’ 50 Over 50 class for 2023.
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams finished the Ultimate Auto Group Basketball Tournament as runners-up on Friday as both of Farmington’s teams successfully defended their championships from a year ago. The Lady Bombers fell to the
The North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament held its semifinals Friday at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. On the girls’ side, Norfork defeated Valley Springs, and Mountain View topped Jasper 72-49. In the boys’ games, Marshall beat Valley
Missouri running back Cody Schrader (middle) and teammates celebrate his touchdown against Ohio State during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Friday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – All-America running
A Mountain Home man is facing multiple felony charges after a report was filed with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office for alleged theft of fuel and profit by a Commissioned Agent of Magness Oil Company.According to the
The postseason continues for college football, and Missouri will be in what’s traditionally known as a New Year’s Six bowl game. The Tigers will meet Ohio State Friday in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at Arlington, Texas.
High school basketball dominates the last Friday of 2023 as the Ulitmate Auto Group Basketball Tournament comes to an end in Mountain Home. Both of the host teams will be paired with Farmington in the championship games.
The North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament wrapped up its quarterfinal round Thursday at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. On the girls’ side, Norfork beat up on Alpena 69-28, and Mountain View topped Ozark Mountain 73-47. In the
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams were able to advance to the championship games of the Ultimate Auto Group Basketball Tournament after sweeping Dumas. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio The Bomber
An Ava man arrested on previous charges is facing additional felony counts of child pornography after four search warrants uncovered over 11,800 photos and videos on multiple electronic devices. After a several month investigation by the Douglas
A Stone County man was arrested and charged with domestic battery after allegedly physically attacking his live-in girlfriend during an argument. According to the probable cause affidavit, on December 17, the Stone County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched
An application by a 76-year-old Midway man to have his sentence commuted has been turned down. In 2022, Loy Beard pled no contest to sex crimes involving children and was sentenced to 20 years in prison with
photo courtesy of www.griefshare.org The holidays can be a difficult time for those coping with the loss of a loved one. A support group hosted by First Baptist Church in Mountain Home is looking to create a
Garrett Loring (Photo courtesy of Missouri State Highway Patrol)Number three on our top 10 feel good story list is when West Plains native Sergeant Garrett J. Loring was promoted to lieutenant and designated assistant director of the
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Jamir Chaplin had 25 points in Little Rock’s 81-75 win over Tennessee Tech on Thursday night in an Ohio Valley Conference opener. Chaplin added seven rebounds and three steals for the Trojans (7-7).
Oklahoma guard Javian McCollum shoots next to UCA forward Caleb Carr (right) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday in Norman, Okla. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – Javian McCollum
A group that wants to require elections in Arkansas to be conducted with paper ballots, and also place greater restrictions on absentee voting, resubmitted ballot language for a pair of constitutional amendments to the Arkansas Attorney General’s
A Mountain Home couple sustained serious injuries in a two vehicle accident late Wednesday night in Howell County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred on U.S. Highway 160 just north of Missouri Route
61-year-old Frederick Austin was charged with first degree murder and aggravated assault Tuesday after authorities said he shot and killed his son. According to Shannon Hills Police, Austin was arrested following the shooting death of 28-year-old Frederick
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday night at 6:30 in the Council Chambers of Bull Shoals City Hall. Items on the agenda include a presentation by Phil Friese; discussion of an ordinance for park fees;
A fire destroyed an outbuilding early Wednesday evening in northeast Mountain Home. No injuries were reported from the fire at 54 Blackthorn Lane. According to the Mountain Home Fire Department, personnel were called out to the blaze
Thursday will be a busy day for high school basketball in the Twin Lakes Area, and Mountain Home will continue to host the Ultimate Auto Group Basketball Tournament at Bomber Gymnasium with both of the home teams
Wednesday was the second day of the North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. On the boys’ side, Norfork was eliminated by Rural Special, and Jasper defeated Kingston 72-50. On the girls’ bracket,
The sentencing date for a 42-year-old Marion County man found living in a cave with a juvenile female who had been reported as a runaway by her family is set for February 6, according to federal court
An Ozark County woman has been arrested for writing hot checks and attempting to cash a check from a man’s account who had died years earlier. Thirty-six-year-old April Dawn Perry of Gainesville is facing five felony charges
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is announcing 2023 was a record year for its members to receive capital credits. The cooperative was able to refund nearly $5.7 million in cash to its members this year. NAEC Chief Executive
The number of students graduating from Arkansas medical schools has outpaced the number of residency slots in the state for the last three years, disrupting the state’s student-to-doctor pipeline. According to Arkansas Advocate, Arkansas leaders in medical
Number four on our top 10 feel good stories of 2023 is four restaurants in the Twin Lakes area named as finalists in the 2023 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. The Ozark Cafe in Jasper were inducted
The opening day of the Ultimate Auto Group Basketball Tournament ended with dominating wins for both of Mountain Home’s teams on Wednesday and a milestone for one player in the boys’ game. Matt Sharp has the details.
The jury trial for the man who was recorded being held down and beaten by law enforcement officers outside of a convenience store in Mulberry in 2022 has once again been postponed. This time the jury
The United States Geological Survey reported a stronger-than-usual earthquake in northeast Arkansas. According to KYTV, the scientists said the 3.6 magnitude quake happened around noon, 3.5 miles east of Jonesboro. The depth of the tremor is around
An Arkansas man was arrested after police said six homemade pipe bombs were found at his home. Lawrence Hickman, 52, was arrested last week on six counts of criminal possession of explosive materials or a destructive device.
Three cities in central Arkansas rank among the most dangerous cities and towns in the U.S. The company MoneyGeek looked at the cost of crime per capita to determine those rankings. For large cities, Little Rock is
The Flippin City Council will meet Thursday morning at 9 in the Flippin District Court Room. Items on the agenda include discussion and approval of the 2024 budget and a resolution for a policy to model the
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a suspect following the homicide investigation beginning on Christmas night. According to Sheriff Gregg Alexander, the victim has been identified as 43-year-old Lucas Cody Jewell of Yellville. Sixty-seven-year-old Stephen R.
A member of the Mountain Home High School cheerleading squad is looking forward to showing her talent at the collegiate level. Mackenzi Clark recently signed a national letter of intent to join the stunt program at the
High school basketball makes up the local Wednesday and includes Mountain Home hosting its big tournament. A total of 16 teams will take part in the three-day Ultimate Auto Group Basketball Tournament. The Lady Bombers will start
The sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continues to sees increases for December. According Mountain Homes Director of Finance and Treasury Alma Clark, the city collected a total of $574,153 in
Since 1953, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot and KTLO.com have strived to be the premier source for local news, sports and community information in the Twin Lakes Area. Each station carries local news broadcasts daily with
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 13.8 cents per
Number six on the list of top 10 feel good stories of 2023 is when a Mountain Home businessman purchased the Inn at the Mill in Washington County. The Inn at the Mill in Washington County, which
Several area teams began a week of tournaments on Tuesday. The North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament got underway at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. Yellville-Summit’s boys were able to advance to the quarterfinals as they defeated Alpena
The holiday season is altering the trash pickup schedules for local sanitation companies. Waste Connections and Methvin Sanitation were closed Monday for Christmas, and the same will occur with the following Monday being New Year’s Day. A
Arkansas’s Attorney General Tim Griffin said this past week that Risever Machinery LLC, a Chinese owned company with a facility in Jonesboro, is not violating a ban regarding foreign party control businesses. This is not the
A homicide investigation is underway in Marion County after a male was found deceased on Christmas night. A body was found on the floor of a workshop at a residence northeast of Pindall with what appeared to
High school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule as several teams begin tournament play. The 49th-annual North Arkansas College Invitational Tournament gets underway at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. The boys’ game between Norfork and Mount
USA TODAY SPORTS – It was a really good Christmas for the Arkansas football program, as Sam Pittman and Travis Williams added a top-rated commitment from the 2024 recruiting class. Four-star linebacker Bradley Shaw chose the Hogs
photo courtesy of AP KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Las Vegas got a pair of defensive touchdowns for the second straight week, including a pick-6 of the struggling Patrick Mahomes, and the resurgent Raiders held off the
A Salem man scuffled with multiple law enforcement officers who were trying to arrest him at his residence, leading to minor injuries to several of the officers and additional charges against 52-year-old Kenneth R. Howard. According to
A new area code is coming to various parts of Arkansas, including the Twin Lakes Area. For future telephone numbers in the current 870 region, the code 327 may be assigned beginning Feb. 20. Starting Jan. 19,
Number six on the list of top 10 feel good stories of 2023 is when a Mountain Home man won an elk permit for the 2023 elk hunting season. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has
The White River Valley Electric Trust Board awarded $75,000 to 24 local schools in Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Stone, and Taney counties. Teachers located at schools within White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s five-county service area were eligible to
A regional system providing healthcare to veterans has started requiring its police officers to use body-worn cameras. The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, with clinics in Harrison and Branson, announced in a news release the
The Arkansas State Police’s largest ever graduating class includes three recruits to serve as troopers for part of the Twin Lakes Area. Jared Curtis, Cody Lee and Erick Riggs were among 52 honored during the graduation ceremony
Photo courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation A Missouri angler was recently able to tie the Show-Me State’s current records for skipjack herring. Anthony Rozniak of St. Peters was fishing with his brother on the Missouri River
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, Chiquita Roberts, 41, was charged with Aggravated Death by Delivery in connection with the November death of a Crittenden County jail inmate. Roberts was already in custody at the Crittenden County Detention
Photo courtesy of Arkansas State Police At approximately 2:23 p.m. on Wednesday, an Arkansas State Police (ASP) trooper conducted a traffic stop in Little Rock at Stagecoach Road and Interstate 430 South, which led to the seizure
Miami Dolphins place kicker Jason Sanders (center) celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
Image courtesy of National Weather Service Even though there has not been a wintry mix over the weekend in the Twin Lakes Area, travel conditions can still be a concern with the recent rainfall. At KTLO, Classic
Left to right: Brandon Williams, Bailey Abercrombie and Donnie Merriman (Photos courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) A weeks-long investigation by law enforcement in two counties has led to the arrest of three people in Ozark and
Caleb Gurley (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A high speed pursuit late Friday night ended when the suspect crashed and was taken into custody. The driver, 27-year-old Caleb Brady Gurley of Decatur, Alabama, along with
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced Thursday the Main Street Bridge, U.S. Highway 65B, which crosses Crooked Creek in Harrison will be closed for an extended period of time, beginning January 2. The existing bridge will
Photo: Linda, Lloyd Stith courtesty of Northwest Arkansas Land Trust Next on our top 10 feel good stories of 2023 is when 200 acres on the Middle Fork of the White River was protected under a conservation
The recent discovery of a 30-year-old error has resulted in the loss of hundreds of acres of land inside the limits of a city on the Fulton/Sharp county line. Ash Flat’s land on its north side was
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) – Alston Mason had 19 points in Missouri State’s 69-64 win against Saint Mary’s (CA) on Saturday night. Mason also contributed seven assists for the Bears (9-4). Donovan Clay shot 7 of 16 from
Image courtesy of National Weather Service For those in the Twin Lakes Area hoping for a white Christmas, it’s not going to happen in 2023. Meteorologist Colby Pope from the National Weather Service office in North Little
An area man was killed, and two males and a female suffered moderate injuries from a one-vehicle accident Saturday morning in Howell County. Twenty-eight-year-old Brian Powell was pronounced dead at the scene, and 20-year-old Taylor Hamby and
Over the last few days, the Valley Springs Fire Department has responded to a number of reports of out-of-control brush fires. No injuries have been reported from any of the blazes, and one of the fires ended
Photo courtesy of Mark Hilton Next on our top 10 feel good stories of 2023 is the purchase of the Old Federal Building in Harrison by Kelly and Tom Davenport of Snow. Tom Davenport told KTLO, Classic
With Sunday being Christmas Eve, children in the Twin Lakes Area and all over the world will be anxious to know how Santa Claus’ flight path is progressing. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has been
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Rocky Lombardi passed and ran for a touchdown and Northern Illinois held on for a 21-19 victory over Arkansas State in the Camellia Bowl on Saturday when the Red Wolves couldn’t convert a
Francis Howell School Board member Randy Cook (left) listens during the public comment portion of the school board meeting July 20 in O’Fallon, Mo. At right is school board member Mark Ponder. The Francis Howell School Board
The body of a deceased adult female was located Friday night at a residence in a rural area of western Marion County. The identity of the female is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.
The Calico Rock High School basketball teams went into the Christmas break on a good note as they swept Omaha Friday at the Harold Ray Jeffrey Gymnasium. The Lady Pirates defeated the Lady Eagles by a final
Illinois’ Coleman Hawkins (33) and Ty Rodgers (20) celebrate with teammates after helping to defeat Missouri 97-73 in an NCAA college basketball game Friday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Terrence
The Arkansas State football team is in Montgomery, Ala., for its first postseason game since 2019. The Red Wolves are set to meet Northern Illinois in the Camellia Bowl. A-State comes into the game with a record
A Wednesday night fire damaged the outer part of a residence southeast of Buford. Everyone in the residence at 587 County Road 643 was able to get out safely and avoid injury. According to an incident from
Next on our top 10 feel good stories of 2023, qualifying Arkansans who were TurboTax customers during tax years 2016, 2017 and 2018 started to recieve settlement checks for being ” misled by TurboTax’s owner Intuit into
Photo courtesy of the Mountain Echo. A senior at Yellville-Summit High School has become the first female to earn an Eagle Scout Badge and the first female Scouts BSA to receive the honor in the Natural State
Following the call from Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Board of Corrections Chairman Benny Magness of Gassville to resign from his position, the board held a special telephone conference meeting early Friday evening. At the conclusion
Did you know the state of Arkansas has specific laws when it comes to the sale of alcohol on Christmas? It’s illegal to sell intoxicating liquors on Christmas Day, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and
A 22-year-old man is facing capital murder charges after a shooting in North Little Rock. Nathan Whitmore was arrested today and charged with one count of capital murder, one count of criminal attempt to commit capital murder
Senator John Boozman authored the Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023, which was signed into law on Tuesday. The law allows hunters to use a smartphone accessible electronic duck stamp to meet federal requirements. Hunters were previously
The state of Arkansas has seen steady population growth in the past three years. On Thursday, the Census Bureau released population estimates for states. The numbers show Arkansas with 3,067,000 residents, up by about 56,000 residents
Thursday night, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released a letter she sent to the Arkansas Board of Corrections Chairman Benny Magness calling for his resignation, effective immediately.Earlier Thursday, Magness asked Gov. Sanders to activate 138 National Guard
The Mountain Home City Council met in regular session Thursday night for their final meeting of 2023. The Council approved an ordinance to rezone a property at the corner of 6th Street and Dyer Street from a
Viola High School split its makeup basketball games with Greers Ferry West Side on Thursday. The Lady Longhorns defeated the Lady Eagles 59-44. The boys’ game had a different result as Viola lost to West Side 54-40.
A pair of area high schools will have their basketball teams square off to wrap up the week before Christmas. Calico Rock is set to host Omaha on Friday. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Missouri will be in St. Louis on Friday for its annual Braggin’ Rights game. The Tigers are slated to meet 13th-ranked Illinois. Mizzou is currently 7-4 on the season. The Tigers are coming off a six-point win
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Tramon Mark came off the bench to score 25 points and grab 11 rebounds for his first career double-double to help Arkansas fend off Abilene Christian 83-73 on Thursday night. Mark made 9
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – KyKy Tandy’s 25 points helped Jacksonville State defeat Little Rock 90-60 on Thursday night. Tandy shot 9 for 14 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free
Levi Gunter (Photo courtesy of Howell County Sheriff’s Office) A West Plains man awaiting trial for a number of charges, including two counts of murder, has been reported missing. The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance
A Mountain Home man suffered what was termed a suspected serious injury from a one-vehicle accident Wednesday evening in Cotter. Thirty-two-year-old Austin Cain was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health. According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office,
KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News is revisiting the top 10 feel good stories of 2023. First up, when the Little House on the Prairie cast members visited Mountain Home in November. Fans of the popular
The Purple Circle Club inducted 162 students, representing more thatn 240 awards at a ceremony Dec. 9 in Little Rock. The Purple Circle Club, created in 1952, recognizes youth exhibitors who achieved championship honors with livestock projects
Baxter Health announced this week two clinics have moved to new locations. The Baxter Health Heart & Vascular Clinic and Baxter Health Nephrology Clinic are now both located in the Baxter Health Medical Arts Building, adjacent to
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and law enforcement officials are reminding drivers to use the left lane for passing only. In 2021, Act 1090 was passed into Arkansas State Law which outlines the conditions drivers must
More than 78,000 children in Arkansas are headed into Christmas without Medicaid coverage this year, according to KARK News. Many have become ineligible because the public health emergency period ended this year. In a letter to
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (11-3) closed out play before break by going 2-0 at the West Palm Beach Classic, as the Hogs defeated UIC, 66-58. Arkansas led for over 35 minutes
Security officers found 17 bullets concealed inside a disposable baby’s diaper on Wednesday at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Transportation Security Administration officials identified the passenger with the loaded diaper as a man from Arkansas who was ticketed
The state’s Department of Health reports high activity of a flu-like illness midweek in Arkansas. Health officials said that one person had died of the flu this past week in state. Six flu deaths have been reported
Thursday night’s Bull Shoals City Council meeting has been postponed until December 28th due to illness. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Harding University will welcome Adm. William H. McRaven as a distinguished guest speaker on Jan. 11 at 7:30. As an accomplished retired four-star admiral for the U.S. Navy
