The Marion County Planning Board will meet Wednesday evening at 6.A preliminary plat for the Wolf Creek Village subdivision on County Road 150 in Oakland has been received for consideration. The meeting will be held in the
The Cotter-Gassville Joint Sewer Commission will meet Thursday morning at 8:30 at Cotter City Hall. No agenda for the meeting was provided. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
ST. LOUIS (AP) – An eastern Missouri woman has pleaded guilty to three federal counts of mail fraud, admitting that she stole thousands of dollars from dairy supply company and Dairy Queen restaurant. Federal prosecutors said Tuesday
SEDALIA, Mo. (AP) – A sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a Missouri woman in June returned to work after an internal investigation found he had not violated any department policies. The Pettis County sheriff’s deputy
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Democratic challenger Joyce Elliott outraised Republican Rep. French Hill for the second quarter in a row as fundraising and spending ramped up for an increasingly heated race for a central Arkansas congressional
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – With absentee voting already underway, attorneys for civil rights groups urged the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday to ease requirements for those concerned about the coronavirus by allowing anyone to vote remotely
The Baxter County Quorum Court personnel committee’s next meeting is set for Thursday at 4 p.m. The committee will hear from Sheriff John Montgomery about a full-time nurse and discuss an airport job description and personnel policy
Photo: Keshone Quantarious Smith PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – A 19-year-old man who was wanted on a murder charge in Georgia has been arrested on suspicion of capital murder in connection with the shooting death of an
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Saturday’s game between Missouri and No. 17 LSU has been moved to Missouri’s home stadium and will be played in the morning because of Hurricane Delta. The Southeastern Conference announced the move on
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers returned to their home court Tuesday evening and cruised to a 3-0 win over Vilonia in 5A-West Conference action at The Hangar.Mountain Home took the first set 25-11, the second by a
In one of its lengthier sessions in recent months, the Baxter County Quorum Court took just under an hour and 15 minutes to dispose of its 13-item agenda Tuesday evening with all members present. Much of the
The Marion County Circuit Court jury panel will not need to report for duty during the week of Oct. 19. According to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet, the next day for jurors to report is
Photo: Jonathan Christopher Lundry A 22-year-old Baxter County man who allegedly used his own identification card to sell some stolen coins at an Ash Flat pawnshop has been arrested on burglary and theft charges. Jonathan Christopher Lundry
High school boys’ golf makes up the local Wednesday schedule, as the season comes to an end in Arkansas. The Class 1A State Tournament will be held at Glenwood Country Club, and Izard County will enter as
The Salesville Planning and Zoning Commission’s next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m.The commission will hold a public hearing on the possible rezoning of commercial property on Arkansas Highway 177 to residential. The members will
A Mountain Home woman was injured Tuesday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident in Douglas County. Seventy-year-old Christine Antinori was transported by ambulance to Baxter Regional Medical Center with what were described as moderate injures. According to the
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A Springfield man has been charged with second-degree murder after a police chase ended with a fatal crash, authorities said. Andrew Hammond, 20, was charged with second-degree murder after the crash Monday in
Patricia and Mark McCloskey (Photo courtesy of Laurie Skrivan/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP) ST. LOUIS (AP) – A grand jury on Tuesday indicted the St. Louis couple who displayed guns while hundreds of racial injustice protesters marched
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. Listen to the address in full here: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of people in
Photo: Baxter Morrell Stowers A 17-year-old Salesville teen faces a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a 41-year-old man. Baxter Morrell Stowers was arrested Monday afternoon in the shooting death of Jeremy Wayne Alman at
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. The commission will have a public testing session. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A southern Arkansas man suspected in the killings of his girlfriend and her 4-year-old son has been arrested in the Los Angeles area, police said Tuesday. Jory Worthen was captured in Burbank,
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Health officials in Springfield on Tuesday announced another sad milestone in the coronavirus pandemic – Greene County has topped 100 deaths. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department announced 12 new deaths, bringing the total
Mountain Home was able to take two wins in three football games Monday at Batesville. The Seventh Grade Bombers swept their games with the Seventh Grade Pioneers. Mountain Home won the first game 28-14 and took the
A Kitchener, Ontario, Canada man suffered serious injuries when his tractor-trailer crashed Monday evening in Ozark County.According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 58-year-old Timothy B. Adams was injured when his Freightliner crashed
Photo: John Edward Cole Months have passed since two men were reported missing in Ozark County, and their families are still searching for answers. The Ozark County Times reports local law enforcement has had no new leads
As the general election for 2020 inches closer, anyone looking to vote in Missouri but is not registered will need to soon. According to the Ozark County Times, county clerk Brian Wise says the last day to
The Baxter County Quorum Court has a 13-item agenda for consideration when it meets Tuesday evening at 6. Four of the items are resolutions concerning funding through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The Mountain Home School Board will meet Tuesday evening at 5 for a workshop.Items on the agenda for the workshop are a strategic plan review, an ASBA Region 2 meeting via Zoom from 5:30 to 7:30 and
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a firearms qualification shoot for retired law enforcement officers Friday morning beginning at 9. The qualifications shoot will be held at the firing range on Baxter County Road 782 off
As the Mountain Home High School football team prepares to host Van Buren on Friday for homecoming, vouchers will be available to pick up this week at the athletic office inside Bomber Gymnasium. No tickets will be
Golf and softball are included on the local Tuesday schedule. The Melbourne High School boys’ golf team will enter the Class 2A State Tournament after winning the 2A-1 district title two weeks ago. Tee time at Conway
Volleyball makes up much of the local Tuesday schedule, as the Mountain Home High School team will be on the home floor for the first time in nearly three weeks. The Lady Bombers are set to welcome
The Mountain Home seventh and eighth grade cross country teams will go back across the state line, as they compete in the HCAA Meet at West Plains. Action begins at 3:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home Junior Lady Bomber volleyball team stayed hot with a 25-19, 25-21 victory at Marion on Monday evening.The Junior Lady Bombers are now 8-1 overall and 7-1 in conference play. Mountain Home returns to action,
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – It’s hard enough to slow down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs under the best of circumstances. Try doing it with your star quarterback shelved by COVID-19, a 40-year-old journeyman taking his place,
The Mountain Home High School boys’ golf team wrapped up its season Monday at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. The Bombers hosted the Class 5A State Tournament and ended up in a tie for sixth place
Izard County authorities have arrested a woman for allegedly setting two vehicles on fire and pulling a gun on a man who chased her when he exited his residence after hearing a boom and seeing a flash
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas reported a near-record number of people hospitalized due to COVID-19 Monday as 22 more people in the state died from the illness caused by the coronavirus. The Department of Health reported
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson plans to resume public appearances this week after nearly two weeks of isolation because of a positive COVID-19 test, and will debate his Democratic challenger as planned on
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – A police officer was fatally shot Monday at a hotel in Arkansas, authorities said. Arkansas State Police spokesman Bill Sadler did not release the name of the Pine Bluff police officer who
The Marion County Assessor’s Office is back open after it was forced to close at the end of last week. Assessor Tonya Eppes says the staff tested negative for COVID-19 and are back in the office. The
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative has another power outage planned for this week in a portion of Izard County. The outage is scheduled for Wednesday at 11:30 p.m. for members served by the Pineville and Brockwell susbstations. According
The Baxter County Quorum Court budget committee’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 5. The committee is slated to discuss a CARES Act grant. The meeting will be held in the third floor conference room
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (AP) – Authorities in rural southeast Missouri continue to investigate after a car crashed into a home, killing the driver and a teenage passenger. KFVS-TV reports that the accident was reported Sunday near the
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson plans to resume public appearances this week after nearly two weeks of isolation because of a positive COVID-19 test, and will debate his Democratic challenger as planned on
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis has tied its all-time record homicide rate following a shooting death at a north side bar.The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 36-year-old William Edwards of Cahokia, Illinois, was killed Sunday night
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Police in Kansas City, Missouri, are investigating a wrong-way driving crash that killed two young mothers.WDAF-TV reports that the accident happened Sunday morning on 43rd Street. The victims were Kiara Clark and
OLIVETTE, Mo. (AP) – A woman who was inside a suburban St. Louis Starbucks is dead and several others are injured after a 78-year-old man’s sport utility vehicle crashed into the building. The accident happened Saturday morning
Mountain Home hosted the Class 5A State Girls’ Golf Tournament last week. Now, it’s the boys’ turn. The Bomber boys will wrap up their season at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. Tee time is scheduled for
Volleyball is scheduled for Monday, as Mountain Home’s three junior high will be on the road to face Marion. The seventh grade match begins at 4:30 followed by the eighth grade and freshmen matches. On the high
Gainesville has baseball and softball scheduled for Monday. In high school softball, the Lady Bulldogs make the trip to Mansfield. In fall baseball, Gainesville hosts Conway. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Sunday he has been cleared to return to the office after battling the coronavirus. Parson said on his Facebook page Sunday that he and his wife, Teresa
Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Arkansas 87,013 total cases (+5,771 from last Monday) 7,222 active cases (- 105 from last Monday) 1,425 deaths (+117 from last Monday)
Sales tax numbers remain above projections for Baxter County. The numbers for September, reflecting purchasing in July, have been released by the Baxter County Treasurer’s Office. The county’s portion of the collections total $428,415. That’s $60,451 or
In an effort to combat both coronavirus and the upcoming flu seasons, the Arkansas Department of Health has announced local health units across Arkansas will stay open later on Tuesdays, so that services including flu vaccinations and
Photo: Debbie Strnad A Boone County woman, 58-year-old Debbie Strnad of Harrison, has been arrested and charged with a felony count of theft of property involving a credit or debit card. Strnad also faces a misdemeanor count
For the second consecutive year, more than $200,000 has been directed to education in Ozark County from Missouri Lottery proceeds. Information just released from the Missouri Lottery indicates $210,651 went to education in Ozark County for the
The Yellville City Council’s regular October session is scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Yellville City Hall, and the city’s park board meeting will follow. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home Pilots youth football teams had mixed results on Saturday, as they went to Green Forest. The third- and fourth-grade game ended with the Pilots shutting out the Tigers 20-0. Mountain Home got the scoring
Mountain Home High School’s top cross country runners were across the state line Saturday, as they competed in the Camdenton Invitational. The Lady Bombers ended up fourth in the girls’ team standings, and all six Mountain Home
Photo: Madelyn Lindsey (right) with coach/father Aaron Lindsey The Class 2A State Girls’ Golf Tournament was held last week at the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain in Horseshoe Bend, and it turned out to be a good
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas health officials reported another 488 cases of COVID-19 Sunday while the number of deaths due to the illness caused by the coronavirus rose by 18. There are now 1,425 reported deaths,
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. (AP) – A St. Louis County lab’s approval to start testing samples of marijuana means that commercial marijuana for medical use could be on the shelves this month. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Baker Mayfield and Myles Garrett enjoyed their homecoming. It was easy to forget the surroundings were familiar for Odell Beckham Jr., too. Mayfield threw for two touchdowns, including one set up when Garrett
The NFL will have a rare Monday night double-header after moving this weekend’s marquee matchup back a day over coronavirus concerns. New England and Kansas City were scheduled to square off today. But Patriots quarterback Cam Newton
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Over 1,000 pounds of medical marijuana sold at MH dispensary Hit the road on a scenic fall drive in Arkansas COVID-19 Monday local numbers:
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) – Two coaches and almost three years since Arkansas last won a Southeastern Conference game, the Razorbacks took down the team that was the talk of college football last week. Feleipe Franks threw two
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Trey Lance threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores and three-time FCS defending champion North Dakota State rallied with a 21-point fourth quarter to beat Central Arkansas 39-28 on Saturday
It was the summer of 1963, Bob Gibson was already well on his way to establishing himself as one of the most fearsome, intimidating pitchers in big league history. Pete Rose was a 22-year-old rookie, the cocky
Dallas Cowboys right tackle La’el Collins will have season-ending surgery on an ailing hip that has kept him out since the start of training camp, a person with knowledge of the decision said Saturday night. Collins was
The Missouri State Highway Patrol worked two one-vehicle accidents Saturday in Ozark County, and one ended with a fatality. Eighty-three-year-old George Szabo of Gainesville was pronounced dead at the scene of the first accident, and 76-year-old Willa
Photo: Kerry Janal Sager Two people have been arrested and are facing multiple drug charges, after they were found in the home of a woman serving prison time who is apparently on her way to trial in
Arvest Bank will again honor educators throughout its footprint by conducting its “We Love Teachers” campaign. This year, Arvest will award 157 teachers with a total of $78,500 in prize money. The decision to award 157 $500
The Missouri Division of Tourism says the state has six drives for discovering the colors of autumn, including the Table Rock Lake Loop.Missouri’s Division of Tourism says trees drenched in shades of red, orange and yellow make
Photos: Joshua Brightwell and Sarenah V. Motes Two Stone County residents are being held on bonds of $40,000 each, after law enforcement received a call from a neighbor reporting shots being fired in his direction from the
Students on the chancellor’s and dean’s lists for summer 2020 at Arkansas State University have been announced. The list includes four local students.The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in
Photo: Patrolman Ryan Guffey and K-9 Officer Bady The Harrison Police Department has announced the arrival of K-9 Officer Bady. Bady is a 17-month-old male Belgian shepherd (Malinois). The Harrison Police Department reports in a Facebook post
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The number of confirmed and probable deaths in Arkansas due to the illness caused by the coronavirus has risen by 16 and surpassed 1,400 total on Saturday, according to the Arkansas Department
WASHINGTON (AP) – Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is getting an additional COVID-19 test after attending a White House ceremony for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett with President Donald Trump and two other senators who later
In the six years since I signed the Computer Science Initiative legislation, the success of it has far exceeded my expectations, and today I’d like to talk about a new report that offers some bold recommendations for
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) – Grayson McCall threw for 322 yards and four touchdowns to lead Coastal Carolina to a 52-23 victory over Arkansas State in both teams’ Sun Belt Conference opener on Saturday. The Chanticleers are 3-0
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Eric Gray and Ty Chandler combined to rush for 195 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead No. 21 Tennessee to a 35-12 victory over Missouri Saturday. The Vols (2-0) have won eight
Missouri voters are deciding whether to limit all statewide office holders to two four-year terms. Currently, the governor and state treasurer are the only elected statewide officials restricted to two consecutive terms. Constitutional Amendment 1 on the
The NFL has postponed this week’s game between New England and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs after positive COVID-19 tests on both teams. ESPN reported on Saturday that Patriots quarterback Cam Newton was among those
Mountain Home High School’s cross country team will send a group of its athletes across the state line on Saturday. Qualifiers are set to take part in the Camdenton Invitational. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
There will be plenty of high school softball on Saturday, as Bakersfield hosts the annual Pride Park Tournament. On Field 1, the host Lady Lions face Seymour at 9 a.m., Gainesville takes on East Carter at 10:30,
The Arkansas Razorback football team will have its first road trip of its conference-only season on Saturday. The Hogs will be in Starkville, as they meet 16th-ranked Mississippi State. Arkansas is 0-1 on the season. The Razorbacks
Missouri has its first road test of 2020 scheduled for Saturday. The Tigers will be in Knoxville for a matchup with 21st-ranked Tennessee. Mizzou brings an 0-1 record into the game. The Tigers were doubled up by
Arkansas State will go on the road for its first game in three weeks. The Red Wolves will be in Conway, South Carolina, on Saturday, as they take on Coastal Carolina to begin Sun Belt Conference play.
The Yellville-Summit High School team had another rough night Friday playing its first road game of conference play. It was a battle between Panthers, as Yellville-Summit fell to Bigelow 47-21. Yellville-Summit drops to 1-4 on the season
The Flippin High School volleyball team picked up another conference victory Friday on the home court. The Lady Bobcats were able to beat Alpena in straight sets with scores of 25-15, 25-10 and 25-13. WebReadyTM Powered by
A 20-minute meeting was all it took Thursday for the Mountain Home City Council to save the city and its taxpayers a tremendous chunk of change by refinancing outstanding water and sewer bonds. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey
PHOTO: Brandon Tanksley, shown here with wife Whitney and their son, Camdon, 2, will serve as location pastor of Real Life Church, which plans to hold its first services Sunday in Gainesville in a converted airplane hangar
Photo: Devil’s Den Start Park Arkansas Tourism, a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, says fall is a wonderful time to take a scenic drive as you head out in search of seasonal
A local event originally scheduled for two weeks ago will be held on Saturday. The 22nd annual Bakersfest will get underway at 9 a.m. at Pride Park in downtown Bakersfield. According to the Ozark County Times, the
Photo: My Kim Parnell My Kim Parnell, associate director of the Calico Rock Community Foundation and manager of The Marketplace, has been elected to the board of directors of the Arkansas Museums Association (AMA). Parnell is a
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ finance office on Friday said the states revenue has come in nearly $159 million above forecast so far this fiscal year. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net
Ashdown 34, Bauxite 27 Atkins 50, Perryville 44 Batesville 35, Paragould 0 Benton 42, Siloam Springs 0 Bentonville 35, Fort Smith Southside 7 Bentonville West 23, Springdale 10 Bigelow 47, Yellville-Summit 21 Blytheville 50, Jonesboro Westside 21
Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, the dominating St. Louis Cardinals pitcher who won a record seven consecutive World Series starts and set a modern standard for excellence when he finished the 1968 season with a 1.12 ERA,
Albany 52, Schuyler County 14 Aurora 22, Hollister 14 Ava 22, Houston 8 Battle 37, Moberly 36 Blair Oaks 69, Eldon 6 Boonville 55, Osage 31 Bowling Green 30, North Callaway 23 Butler 46, Buffalo 20 California
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Craig Stammen and eight fellow relievers combined on a four-hitter in a brilliant, record-setting effort that sent the San Diego Padres over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 Friday night in the deciding Game
Greenwood came into Mountain Home Friday night ranked number four overall in the state and number one in Class 6A, and they showed why in a dominating performance. Brad Haworth has the details. Listen: click to download
Photo: Susanne Michael, a teacher at Harrisburg Elementary School, died of COVID-19, (Source: Harrisburg School District via KAIT) LITTLE ROCK (AP) – An Arkansas teacher died from COVID-19, her husband said Friday, the second coronavirus death from the
Photo: Gavin R. Winter An Izard County man, 37-year-old Gavin R. Winter of Melbourne, has been arrested and charged with 90 felony counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing of matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) A forum featuring Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his Democratic opponent, state Auditor Nicole Galloway, is back on. The Missouri Press Association says the forum has been rescheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 9
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A Little Rock abortion doctor will be allowed to resume most of his practice temporarily after he was suspended for certifying a 12-year-old to receive medical marijuana. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported the
Those hoping to cast their ballots in the Nov. 3 General Election have very little time left to register to vote.The deadline to file is the close of business Monday, according to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk
The members of the Baxter County Airport Commission meeting in a special session Thursday afternoon approved Dr. Stephen Vester to fill a vacancy in its membership. Dr. Vester was selected to fill a vacancy created earlier this
High school football dominates the local Friday schedule, as Mountain Home begins another two-game home stand. The Bombers will meet one of the top teams in the state of Arkansas, as Greenwood comes to the Twin Lakes
Friday’s local sports schedule includes volleyball, softball and baseball. In high school volleyball, Flippin hosts Alpena. In high school softball, Gainesville entertains Hartville. Gainesville is set for two games in the Seymour Baseball Tournament. The Bulldogs will
Friday’s local sports schedule includes volleyball, softball and baseball. In high school volleyball, Flippin hosts Alpena. In high school softball, Gainesville entertains Hartville. Gainesville is set for two games in the Seymour Baseball Tournament. The Bulldogs will
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team picked up another road win Thursday night, defeating Siloam Springs 3-1. Mountain Home won by scores of 25-15, 13-25, 30-28 and 25-16. For the Lady Bombers, Kiah Beard had 30
The Mountain Home Junior High football team fell behind early but rallied to defeat Central Arkansas Christian 36-18 Thursday night. The Junior Mustangs jumped out to a 10-0 lead early, before Mountain Home rallied and rolled up
The Mountain Home Junior High volleyball teams split their matches at home against Marion Thursday night. The junior high varsity improved to 7-1 overall and 6-1 in league play by topping Marion 25-9 and 25-11. Carson Schmitz
Salem split its volleyball matches at Quitman Thursday night. The varsity team lost the first match 3-0, falling by scores of 25-10, 25-18 and 25-19. Kyla Stevens had three kills and two aces, and Mackenzie Hill added
The Mountain Home sixth-eighth grade cross country runners competed at the Willow Springs Middle School Invitational Thursday, with a trio of teams finishing in third place and one individual first-place runner. In the seventh-eighth grade boys’ race,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Arkansas reported a spike in new coronavirus cases Thursday, confirming 921 new cases and finding 203 probable new cases in its latest daily report. The new cases of the virus that causes
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Fernando Tatis Jr. had been waiting for a breakout game, and boy did “El Niño” get it. The 21-year-old budding superstar, who grew up in the game at the feet of his big
Photos: David Ray Powers and Lori Jo Stilley A Missouri couple charged in connection with a Boone County bank robbery earlier this year has been sentenced to a combined 13 years in federal prison. David Clay Fowlkes,
NEW MADRID, Mo. (AP) – New Madrid police are investigating a shooting death in the southeast Missouri town. Police say Donta Lamar Grissom was found dead in a New Madrid home early Thursday. A suspect, 31-year-old George
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – A man charged with shooting and killing two people in Arkansas was captured in Kansas and sent back to stand trial, authorities said. Bryant Lamont Smith, 33, was arrested Friday in Parsons,
In its Thursday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,124 new cases; 7,244 active cases; 485 hospitalized, which is down 5 from Wednesday; 92 on ventilators, which is down 1 from Wednesday; deaths added today, 15,
CHICAGO (AP) – The Justice Department has scheduled for Nov. 19 the execution of a Black death-row inmate who helped kidnap and kill a Texas teenager in 1994. The Trump administration has already executed seven people this
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas panel on Thursday recommended the state require a computer science credit in order to graduate high school.The Arkansas Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force included the recommendation in a report
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A federal judge in St. Louis has sentenced a Pennsylvania man to two years and four months in prison for possessing equipment used to skim credit card information at gas pumps. The sentence
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – The economy continues to improve in nine Midwest and Plains states, but business remains slower than before the coronavirus pandemic began, according to a monthly survey of business leaders released Thursday. The overall
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Two organizations that work to overturn wrongful convictions are joining together to expand their work in Missouri and the Midwest. The Midwest Innocence Project and the MacArthur Justice Center announced their new
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A coalition of groups launched a campaign Thursday against a proposal going before Arkansas voters next month that would place new limits on the ballot initiative process. The coalition, Protect AR Rights,
A boil water order issued Friday for approximately 50 customers in Flippin has been lifted. The order affected residents from the intersection of Arkansas Highways 178 and 202, continuing west on Highway 202 to Fallen Ash Farms.
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) – A fired northwest Arkansas police officer was sentenced to four years’ probation after pleading guilty to felony battery for kneeing an inmate in the face. Christopher Munoz Brownlow, 33, also faces various
Photo: Jerry Donald Busch A Jonesboro man has been arrested for the alleged rape of a minor female which occurred in Baxter County. Sixty-three-year-old Jerry Donald Busch turned himself in at the Baxter County Detention Center Wednesday
A dispensary in Mountain Home has sold more than 1,000 pounds of medical marijuana since opening its doors Feb. 3. Information just released from the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission indicates Plant Family Therapeutics has sold 1,028 pounds
September rainfall ended up below normal, which makes it just the second month this year below normal, but year-to-date rainfall is still nearly 20 inches ahead of average.Rainfall for September measured 2.72 inches at the KTLO, Classic
Photo: Clayton Robert Moore A Baxter County man with a number of recent arrests in the area has been booked back into the Baxter County Detention Center on two warrants after bonding out of the Izard County
Fulton County District Judge Larry Kissee has announced an amnesty program during the month of October that will allow those with outstanding fines and warrants to get things right with the legal system. Sheriff Al Roork says
The Mountain Home City Council will review a one-item agenda for its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at 6.On the agenda is an effort to refinance water and sewer bonds, which could result in savings of close
Volleyball is scheduled for Thursday, as the Mountain Home High School team continues its series of road trips. The Lady Bombers will head to the northwest corner of the state to face Siloam Springs. Action begins at
Thursday’s local sports schedule includes junior high football, as Mountain Home’s freshman team will be on the road. The Junior Bombers will go to North Little Rock to meet Central Arkansas Christian. Kickoff on Mustang Mountain is
Mountain Home’s seventh and eighth grade cross country teams will make another trip across the state line Thursday. The seventh and eighth grade Bomber teams will compete in the Willow Springs Open. The start time is slated
Baseball and softball are scheduled for Thursday. In high school softball, Bakersfield makes the trip to Dora. In fall baseball, Dora heads to Koshkonong. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Little Rock’s police chief is suing the local police union, two assistant chiefs and several officers, accusing them of a conspiracy aimed at forcing him out of his job. The federal lawsuit
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Given a chance to catch their breath after a crazy month and a half, the St. Louis Cardinals settled into the playoffs with yet another win against the San Diego Padres. Paul Goldschmidt
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Police say the father of a bullied Missouri junior high student has been charged with making a terrorist threat after allegedly saying he would shoot everyone in the school office. The Springfield News-Leader
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against a Missouri court order allowing some Kansas City area evictions to continue during the coronavirus pandemic. Jackson County Circuit Court
Photo: In this Aug. 5 file photo, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner speaks during a news conference in St. Louis. A federal judge has blasted Gardner’s legal claims she was the victim of a coordinated and
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson in his daily update Wednesday on COVID-19 says, “Today’s numbers show a continued decline in our seven-day positivity rate with consistently high testing numbers each day. We have administered over 1 million COVID-19
As the fog lifts in Boxley Valley and the morning sun warms the dew on the grass, elk move from the mottled shade at the edge of the forest into the open pasture to graze. Before long,
Photo: Michael Morales An altercation between a 38-year-old man and his 80-year-old father has led to the arrest of the son on felony charges of battery and terroristic threatening. According to the probable cause affidavit, law enforcement
NEW YORK (AP) – Walmart is getting inspiration from the airport terminal as it revamps the layout and signage of its stores to speed up shopping and better cater to smartphone-armed customers. The nation’s largest retailer said
The Baxter County Airport Commission is set to meet in special session Thursday afternoon at 1:30 to consider two items of business. The commission will consider a nominee to fill a vacancy in its membership. The vacancy
SALEM, Mass. (AP) – A lawsuit filed by the Satanic Temple alleges that an advertising company unfairly refused to display some billboards promoting a ritual offered by the group to help people bypass abortion rules in some
High school girls’ golf makes up the Wednesday schedule as a few area teams wrap up their seasons. The Class 1A State Tournament will be held at Glenwood Country Club with Kirby as the designated host. Viola
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – A judge in Washington County has ruled that a lawsuit seeking to recoup more than half a million dollars in state grant money awarded to Ecclesia College can proceed with a new lead
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – A wrongful death lawsuit claims that a Missouri man died at a 2019 Dave Matthews Band concert after being hit by a chair thrown by an employee of the venue in St. Louis
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – A St. Charles man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, admitting he was street racing with another driver when he slammed into a 73-year-old woman’s SUV, killing her. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports
Photo: In this June 28 file photo, armed homeowners Mark and Patricia McCloskey, standing in front of their house along Portland Place, confront protesters marching to St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson’s house in the Central West End
Over $2.1 million in residential construction tops the list of building permits issued by the City of Mountain Home in August, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson from the Building Inspection Department. The permits cover multiple
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes VP/Business Development and Executive Director, Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation, Barney Larry, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Director of Marketing Tobias Pugsley. Among the topics they discuss are
The Ozark County Health Department has confirmed the county’s first death due to COVID-19. According to the Ozark County Times, the death was reported last week. The latest figures show Ozark County with 53 active cases and
Photo: Casey Dillan Lawson A 20-year-old rural Mountain Home man who is charged with assaulting his mother, leaving her with serious injuries, had his plea offer withdrawn by the state, after he could not stop laughing as
The Mountain Home High School girls’ tennis team has captured the 5A West Conference Tournament championship, while the Bomber boys finished third. The Lady Bombers were led by the doubles team of Sarah Godfrey and Macie Heide,
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team picked up its second straight conference win by dominating Alma 3-0 on the road Tuesday night. The Lady Bombers won by scores of 25-14, 25-17 and 25-22. Reanna Dodge finished
The St. Louis Cardinals will be on the west coast to begin their postseason run. The Redbirds are in San Diego for Wednesday’s first game of a best-of-three series with the Padres. St. Louis is the fifth-seeded
JEFFERSON CITY – Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the state of Missouri has expanded its COVID-19 dashboards. The new dashboards, now located on the Show Me Strong website, provide Missourians with multiple charts, maps, and measures
A two-vehicle accident Monday night in Harrison resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. Forty-year-old Maria Ruiz of Rogers was killed in the accident near the rest area on U.S. Highway 65, and those injured were transported
The driver of a semi-tractor trailer escaped with what were described as “minor injuries,” when his vehicle left Missouri Highway 5 and overturned Tuesday morning blocking both lanes of the highway. Missouri State Highway Patrol says in
While cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in the Twin Lakes Area, the Mountain Home School District is updating its procedures for students attending athletic events. Beginning Thursday, students in kindergarten through ninth grade will be required
The Mountain Home School District is preparing to recognize local veterans on Friday night. A special ceremony will be held before the high school football game between Mountain Home and Greenwood at Bomber Stadium. Veterans in attendance
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus has nearly tripled in areas outside of Missouri’s two largest metropolitan areas since the state reopened for business in mid-June, according to state health department
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas school superintendent dies from COVID-19 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The director of a division that oversees child welfare services in Missouri has resigned without explanation after only three months on the job. Former Missouri Rep. David Wood, a Republican from Versailles,
The Mountain Home School District is preparing to recognize local veterans on Friday night. A special ceremony will be held before the high school football game between Mountain Home and Greenwood at Bomber Stadium. Veterans in attendance
ROLLA, Mo. (AP) – A Doniphan man was hospitalized in stable condition after he was shot by a Rolla police officer during a foot chase, Rolla police said. The incident on Monday began when a burglary was
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) mobile COVID-19 testing clinic will return to Mountain Home. The clinic is set to be at the Baxter County Fairgrounds in Mountain Home Wednesday from 10 to 2. The
Motorists traveling north of the state line on Missouri Highway 5 will experience delays. According to a Baxter County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, both lanes of the highway are blocked nearly 5 miles from the line in Ozark
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas school superintendent died Tuesday from the illness caused by the coronavirus, officials said. The Atkins School District announced that Superintendent Jody Jenkins died due to complications from COVID-19. Jenkins announced
CAMDENTON, Mo. (AP) – A woman has been charged with supplying the fentanyl that led to a deadly Missouri overdose. KMIZ reports that Kendra Ryder Horseman is currently serving an eight year prison sentence on a drug
Photo: A brand-new library card with a watercolor illustration of the Donald W. Reynolds building housing the Baxter County Library will be available throughout the month of October for a $5 or more donation. The Baxter County
The Cotter School Board dealt with a lengthy agenda Monday night, including the annual report to the public. The board also approved the 2020-2021 budget. A number of other items were approved, as well, according to superintendent
The Flippin School Board took just under 90 minutes to deal with the agenda for its regular September meeting Monday night, which included one resignation. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has the report. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM
Photo: Kaitlyn Johnston-Morris A 26-year-old woman who has an extensive history of drug charges is apparently on her way to trial in mid-November, after rejecting a plea offer from the state during a session of Baxter County
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol will host a fundraiser for Special Olympics Missouri this weekend in the Twin Lakes Area. The fifth annual Angling for Athletes Benefit Buddy Bass Tournament is scheduled for Saturday
Baxter Regional Medical Center announces a new addition to the clinics owned and operated by the hospital. The Baxter Regional Med-Peds Clinic, located at 10 Medical Plaza in Mountain Home, and physicians Michael C. Adkins and Samantha
High school volleyball dominates the local Tuesday schedule, as Mountain Home will have another road trip. The Lady Bombers will continue 5A-West action, as they go to Alma. Action begins at 5:30. Elsewhere, Cotter hosts Yellville-Summit, Flippin
Tuesday’s local sports schedule includes softball, baseball and golf. In high school softball, Bakersfield hosts Hartville. In fall baseball, Gainesville heads to Mansfield, and Dora entertains Hartville. The Harrison girls’ golf team will be in Jonesboro to
The Mountain Home High School tennis teams opened play in the 5A West Conference Tournament Monday with all four of the doubles teams advancing to the second day, and every singles player won their first match before
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) – The leaders of four colleges and universities in Springfield are urging city leaders to extend a mask mandate that is scheduled to end in mid-October. The leaders of Missouri State, Evangel, Drury universities
BALTIMORE (AP) – It wasn’t just that Patrick Mahomes threw for a ton of yards and four touchdowns. Most impressive was how he did it. Mahomes juked, danced, and jumped in and out of the pocket. Sometimes
The Mountain Home High School girls’ golf team wrapped up the season Monday by hosting the Class 5A State Tournament at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. The Lady Bombers finished fourth in the team standings with
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state
Photo: William Wolfe Jr. Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase has identified the victim of a suspected homicide Saturday in the Brushyknob area. During a Monday news conference, Degase identified the deceased man as 84-year-old Clarence “Bob” Clark,
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis authorities are looking for a man who allegedly shot and killed a woman after a minor traffic accident over the weekend that did not involve him. Deion Whalen, 23, of
PHOTO: In this Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, file photo, fifth-grader Marcques Haley, 10, gets his temperature checked by school nurse Rachel White before entering Stephens Elementary School in Little Rock. Tommy Metthe/The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP LITTLE
(Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services) Arkansas 81,242 total cases (+5,519 from last Monday) 7,327 active cases (+642 from last Monday) 1,308 deaths (+127 from last Monday) Baxter
Photo: Jeremiah F. Knott Just over six months after being released from prison, a Stone County man is back behind bars following a domestic altercation that led to a deputy being stuck in the knee with a
Photo: David Lee A 62-year-old man from Jonesboro says he is being charged for breaking into his own house. During a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday, David Lee said he had two names. He said
Ozark Opportunities, Inc., (OOI) is announcing the Non-Emergency and Crisis Summer Energy Assistance programs and the CARES Energy Assistance program will end on Wednesday. Opening dates for the Winter Energy Assistance program will be announced at a
Nearly four months after its removal, the courtesy dock at the Cranfield Access on Norfork Lake has been reinstalled. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission was able to put the dock back with the lake level dropping
The Cotter School Board will have a fairly busy agenda during its regular September session Monday at 7 p.m. The board will discuss the annual financial report and the budget for the current school year. The members
The Norfork School Board will move through a busy agenda in its regular September session Monday at 5 p.m. Superintendent Chip Layne will give an update on COVID-19 information. In addition, the board will consider budget assurances,
The Flippin School Board will present its annual report to the public during its regular September session Monday at 7 p.m. The board will also discuss Arkansas Department of Education reporting, the 2020-2021 budget and a student
As the Mountain Home High School football team prepares to host Greenwood on Friday, vouchers will be available to pick up this week at the Athletic Office inside Bomber Gymnasium. Parents of football, cheerleading and dance team
High school girls’ golf is included on the local Monday schedule, as it will be the last day of the season for Mountain Home. The Lady Bombers will stay at home for the Class 5A State Tournament,
The postseason will get underway Monday for the Mountain Home High School tennis teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will begin the two-day 5A-West Conference Tournament, held at Russellville High School and the University of the Ozarks
Volleyball, softball and baseball are scheduled for Monday. In high school volleyball, Flippin hosts Salem, Yellville-Summit entertains Valley Springs, Izard County is home against Quitman, Marshall travels to Clinton, Bergman hosts Rose Bud, and Harrison makes the
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Little Rock teachers union says its members won’t show up for in-person classes due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus in schools. The Little Rock Education Association said Sunday its
Deer archery season got underway Saturday and restrictions on deer hunting remain relaxed this year at Buffalo Point due to current deer populations. The map above shows the new area open only to deer archery hunting, represented
The Mountain Home High School cross country teams were in Memphis Saturday for the Frank Horton Invitational. Both teams shone, as they competed against other high schools and cross country clubs at Shelby Farms Park. The Bombers
SEATTLE (AP) – DK Metcalf made up for a huge first-half blunder by catching a 29-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson with 1:47 remaining, and the Seattle Seahawks held off the Dallas Cowboys 38-31 on Sunday. Wilson
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Harrison Bader tripled and homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals clinch a postseason berth on the final day of the regular season with a 5-2 win over Milwaukee, and the Brewers also
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri health officials said Sunday the state had confirmed nearly 1,400 more COVID-19 cases but no new deaths. With 1,392 newly confirmed cases brings the state’s total of confirmed cases to 123,406
A suspect wanted for questioning in a homicide case is in custody, according to an updated Facebook post from Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase. Fifty-four-year-old William Wolfe Jr. was reportedly located on Sunday. No other details have
HARTMAN, Ark. (AP) – The death of a woman whose body was found in the yard outside her home in western Arkansas is being investigated by Arkansas State Police. An acquaintance of Melinda Walker, 65, discovered the
A suspect wanted for questioning in a homicide case is in custody, according to an updated Facebook post from Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase. No other details have been released. ORIGINAL STORY Law enforcement is searching for
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Mountain Home woman arrested for allegedly trying to run over her father Sentencing for former roofing contractor put off — again 6 people arrested
It turned out to be a good weekend for the Mountain Home High School volleyball team, as the Lady Bombers picked up a conference win on the road. The Lady Bombers defeated Vilonia in straight sets with
The Mountain Home Pilots youth football program opened the 2020 season on a good note. Both Pilot teams went on the road and picked up victories at Berryville. Mountain Home’s fifth and sixth grade squad shut out
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The number of reported Arkansas coronavirus cases has topped 80,000 after the addition Saturday of 809 cases of the virus that causes COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Health reported. Those new cases
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Tyler Hudson had a 7-yard touchdown reception and scored on a 57-yard punt return as Central Arkansas scored the last 21 points to beat Missouri State 27-20 on Saturday night. Central Arkansas (2-1)
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Nick Saban has never lost a season opener while coaching Alabama. Then again, he’d never had one like this. Yet despite an offseason largely scrapped by the coronavirus pandemic, and a delayed start
Photo: Eric Olsen One of six people arrested on drug-related charges at a house along South College Street has pled guilty. Thirty-four-year-old Eric Olsen appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. He not only
Photo: Christopher Lamkin A suspect wanted in connection with a burglary at Breadeaux Pizza in Yellville in July, who was captured hiding in the loft of a residence in Marion County earlier this month, is set to
Photo: Matthew Luke Schaeffer A Boone County man has been arrested after he allegedly threw a steel bar through the window of a residence, attempted entry and struck the homeowner in the head with the object. The
There are a number of organizations in the Twin Lakes Area looking to deal with the growing issue of homelessness. One of the newer organizations, Hope for All, seeks to give hope to the homeless within the
September is Hunger Action Month, and the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas kicked it off by distributing grant applications to 24 area school districts for an Emergency School Pantry and Food Box Program. The opportunity will
The Calico Rock Museum & Visitor Center has announced the cancellation of this year’s Christmas Living Windows. A museum spokesperson says, “This event is one of our favorite activities of the year and has traditionally drawn hundreds
The Calico Rock Museum has received the 2020 Arkansas Museums Association’s (AMA) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Media. The AMA awards competition recognizes excellence within Arkansas museums and celebrates the accomplishments of their work. “It is a
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Brandon Woodruff allowed two hits in eight innings and the Milwaukee Brewers kept their playoff hopes alive by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Saturday night. Ryan Braun and Daniel Vogelbach hit
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Stetson Bennett transferred away from Georgia after a freshman year spent far down the depth chart. Back then, in early 2018, he didn’t think he’d ever get a chance to lead his home-state
Wildfires out west have been in the headlines for weeks, and today I’d like to share some news about state and federal responders from Arkansas who are out there fighting them. These firefighters are among Arkansans (and
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The University of Missouri has disciplined an additional 20 current or former students with suspensions, probation or other sanctions for what it called “egregious violations” of policies meant to slow the spread of
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – An ad criticizing Democratic candidate for Missouri governor Nicole Galloway that aired on nine television stations has been pulled and edited following complaints from her campaign. Galloway’s campaign sent cease-and-desist letters to
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team will be in makeup action on Saturday. The Lady Bombers are set to hit the road for a 5A-West conference match at Vilonia. Action begins at 11 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered
Gainesville’s softball team will be on the road Saturday competing in the Norwood Lady Pirate Softball Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs will be paired with Hartville in their first game at 10:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Yellville-Summit High School lost its first conference game Friday in front of the home crowd. The Panthers fell to Hector by a final of 43-6. Yellville-Summit drops to 1-3 on the season and 0-1 in the
The Arkansas Razorback football team is set to begin its season in the Sam Pittman era on Saturday. The Hogs begin its conference-only season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, by welcoming fourth-ranked Georgia to Fayetteville. Arkansas is
Missouri begins its first year under the direction of Eliah Drinkwitz Saturday in front of the home crowd. The Tigers’ 2020 campaign starts with second-ranked Alabama coming into Columbia. Mizzou finished last season with a record of
Photo: Shelby Henley What should have been a minor traffic violation turned disastrous for a 25-year-old Salesville man when he decided to try and outrun the law. The incident began shortly before 10:30 p.m. Sept. 2 when
Photo: Jondon B. Jason Jonesboro authorities have arrested a teen accused of possessing over 3,000 images of suspected child pornography. In a Facebook post, the Jonesboro Police Department identifies the suspect as Jondon B. Jason. KAIT says
Photo: Justin Wade Echols The installation of security cameras and a repeat visit to the crime scene has led to the arrest of a Searcy County man. Following an investigation of over a month, law enforcement found
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) and CoxHealth will jointly operate a medical facility in the former Bear State Bank building in Harrison. The former Bear State Bank building located at 1401 U.S. Highway 65 North in
Photo: Courtesy Ozark County Times After being partially closed due to construction, Missouri Route J in Ozark County is open to traffic. The bridge over Lick Creek at Howards Ridge was recently replaced following a project lasting
The season finale of the Baxter Summer Concert Series will feature one of country music’s biggest stars. Justin Moore will be the headlining act Saturday night on the Farmers and Merchants Bank outdoor stage at Hickory Park.
Photo: (Back row, left to right) Rotarian Lang Zimmerman, ArDOT Director Lorie Tudor, Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass, North Arkansas East West Corridor Association Director Gil Losurdo, Rotarian/MH Mayor Hillrey Adams (front row, left to right) Rotary
The Mountain Home High School football team opened conference play Friday night with a loss at Lake Hamilton, snapping its two-game winning streak. Brad Haworth has the details. Listen: click to download audio After seeing Mountain Home
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An unlikely coalition of anti-tax advocates, environmentalists and community groups said Friday it is campaigning against an Arkansas highway sales tax measure backed by the state’s Republican governor and top lobbying groups.
The Mountain Home High School football team suffered a tough loss in its conference opener on Friday. The Bombers went to Pearcy and fell to Lake Hamilton 28-14. Mountain Home drops to 2-2 on the season and
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Daniel Ponce de Leon pitched one-hit ball over six innings, Tommy Edman hit a two-run homer, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1 to split their pivotal doubleheader Friday night.
While the Mountain Home School District did have another positive student case of COVID-19 confirmed Friday afternoon, there was some good news. According to Mountain Home Superintendent Dr. Jake Long, there were no new close contacts since
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas has reported 20 more deaths from the illness caused by the coronavirus as the state added nearly 800 new confirmed cases. The Department of Health on Friday said the number of
Photo: MDC Conservation Agents Alex Walker and Aaron Post rescued this young buck deer after it became entangled in a soccer goal net at a residence in Kansas City. They were able to cut the net away
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The coronavirus pandemic is hijacking the Missouri governor’s race, stalling Gov. Mike Parson’s campaign after he tested positive this week and taking center stage in his Democratic challenger’s pitch to voters.Parson’s wife on
A boil water order has been issued for approximately 50 customers in Flippin. The order affects residents from the intersection of Arkansas Highways 178 and 202 and continues west on Highway 202 to Fallen Ash Farms. Residents
Photo: Courtesy npr.org POPLAR GROVE, Ark. (AP) – The head of an Arkansas agency that has placed restrictions on the use of dicamba believes his farming operations were targeted by vandals because of his stance on the
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – A federal appeals court panel is weighing the fate of a sweeping Missouri abortion law, including a provision that prohibits a woman from having an abortion because the fetus has Down syndrome. A
A portion of a roadway in Marion County is scheduled to undergo repairs. The Clear Creek slab at Marion County Road 4021 will be closed for approximately two weeks beginning Monday. Marion County Judge John Massey says
Photo: Courtesy ksum.org JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Gov. Mike Parson activated the Missouri National Guard on Thursday to help local law enforcement if needed during civil unrest and demonstrations. Parson said in a statement the move
Photo: Kristy A. Conn\U.S. Attorney’s Office EVERTON, Mo. (AP) – The former city clerk of a small southwestern Missouri town has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in a money-laundering conspiracy related to
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. (AP) – Nine people have been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the kidnapping and shooting death of a southwestern Missouri woman in August. KYTV-TV reports that 28-year-old Sarah Pasco of Aurora
The deadline for payment of property taxes in Arkansas is quickly approaching on Oct. 15. Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith is advising there are multiple ways to make payments without making a trip to her office. Smith
After searching for a Douglas County man for almost two weeks, officers from three counties in southern Missouri took 46-year-old Doyle Wayne Shelton Jr. of Ava into custody Wednesday night near Theodosia. Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase
High school football dominates the local Friday schedule, as conference play begins for most teams in Arkansas. Mountain Home will be on the road for its very first game in the 6A-West, as the Bombers meet Lake
Gainesville’s fall baseball team will spend Friday on the road. The Bulldogs make the trip to Alton. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Despite holding back their top eight boys and top 6 girls who will compete in a race in Memphis Saturday, the Mountain Home High School cross country teams still managed to win the Bomber Invite #1 Thursday
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team suffered its second road loss of the week Thursday night dropping a 3-1 decision at Greenbrier. The Lady Panthers won by scores of 17-25, 25-16, 25-22 and 25-15. For Mountain
The Mountain Home Junior High football team continued to roll Thursday night, as they cruised past Marion 47-12 to improve to 4-0 on the season. It was a balanced offensive attack for Mountain Home with 208 passing
Salem picked up a sweep in volleyball action Thursday night at home against Izard County. In the high school match, the Lady Greyhounds were 3-2 winners, winning by scores of 23-25, 25-11, 26-24, 18-25 and 15-1. Erica
ALTON, Mo. (AP) – A judge has ordered Missouri to sell part of nearly 4,200 acres of land it bought in 2016 along the Eleven Point River. The state intended to open a new state park along
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Despite having no fans to witness his career milestone, Yadier Molina’s teammates managed to make it special for him anyway. Molina singled twice to reach 2,000 career hits and the St. Louis Cardinals
Photo: John Downing The sentencing of a former Mountain Home roofing contractor on charges in three criminal cases, in which he was accused of taking money for jobs and never doing the work, was set for Baxter
Photo: Gerald Phillip Morris Before entering the Baxter County Detention Center Thursday afternoon, the bookings of a rural Mountain Home man equaled his age — 39. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says Gerald Phillip Morris was arrested
A positive COVID-19 test result was received from one student at Mountain Home High School on Thursday, leading to the quarantine of 14 other students due to their identification as probable close contacts.The positive test result was
In its Thursday COVID-19 update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,086 new cases; 7,061 active cases; 457 hospitalized, which is down 11 from Wednesday; 97 on ventilators, which is up 7 from Wednesday; and 17 additional
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced Thursday its spring schedule. All 11 MVFC members will play eight conference games during a nine-week period from Feb. 20 to April 17, 2021.Missouri State will open its
Photo: Kevin Kinard LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Labor Day, Kevin Kinard, a 33-year-old bank branch manager from Maumelle, visited Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park and found the second-largest diamond found in the park’s history. Kinard
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Hospitals in Missouri’s third-largest city are approaching capacity due to a surge in coronavirus cases.Officials at Springfield’s two major hospital systems, CoxHealth and Mercy, told the city council on Tuesday that they were
Marion County Assessor Tonya Eppes has announced the closure of the Assessor’s Office due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.Eppes made the announcement Thursday morning and says the office will remain closed “until we get the
Marion County authorities have arrested a man who allegedly arrived at his father’s residence in Bull Shoals threatening to kill him over a Facebook posting. According to the probable cause affidavit, 41-year-old Donald Ray Hoyt III of
Photo: Miles Ray Scott A man arrested twice in a span of just 24 days appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday. Thirty-three-year-old Miles Ray Scott entered a not guilty plea to charges against him in
Photo: Kirk Allen Winnett A Flippin man with a string of criminal cases stretching back to 1989 appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday. Forty-eight-year-old Kirk Allen Winnett was arrested Sept. 12, after a small plastic
The Cotter City Council will face a busy agenda, when it when it meets in regular session Thursday evening at 6.Under consideration will be a pair of resolutions, one of which is the yearly housekeeping resolution to
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold its monthly meeting Thursday evening at 6:30.An agenda for the session was not provided.The meeting will be held in Bull Shoals City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
With the start of conference play this week in high school football across Arkansas, teams will begin their quest for a spot in the postseason. But, what happens if teams can’t play all of their scheduled conference
The city of Mountain Home is partnering with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for their fifth annual kids’ fishing derby this weekend. The derby will be held Saturday from 9 to noon at McCabe Park, located
A fundraiser is underway for the Mountain Home High School volleyball team. The Lady Bombers are selling treats from Krispy Kreme through Friday. A dozen of glazed donuts will cost $8.50, a dozen of chocolate iced donuts
Volleyball is scheduled for Thursday, as the Mountain Home High School team has another road trip. The Lady Bombers will continue 5A-West action, as they face Greenbrier. The junior varsity match begins at 4:30 followed by the
The Mountain Home cross country teams will have their first big home event on Thursday. The Bomber Invitational #1 will be held at the high school campus. Action begins at 3:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Thursday’s sports schedule includes junior high football, as Mountain Home will have two games at Bomber Stadium. The seventh graders will have a Blue-Gold game at 4 p.m. Mountain Home’s freshmen team will follow, meeting Marion at
Dora’s baseball and softball teams will both be on the road Thursday. In high school softball, the Lady Falcons make the trip to Salem, Missouri. Dora’s baseball team will be in Hartville for its first two games
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Cardinals are headed back to Busch Stadium with their playoff fate still in their hands. No thanks to Salvador Perez and Franchy Cordero. The pair of Royals each hit two homers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said Wednesday. Parson was tested after his wife, Teresa,
Six new positive COVID-19 results – four students and two staff members – have been reported by the Mountain Home Public School District via its website Wednesday afternoon.The cases are across the school system, with only the
JONESBORO, Ark. – The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Wednesday that it has postponed its Saturday home football game against Tulsa due to being unable to assemble a two-deep depth chart at one position group that would
Photo: Rachel Callaway A Cotter woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for being involved in the sales of more than 20 grams of methamphetamine to a person working with law enforcement has had her appeal turned
The Gainesville School District will receive over $2 million to build a tornado safe room attached to the middle school building capable of protecting 930 students, staff and area residents. The safe room will also serve as
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) has announced a planned outage that will affect 3,000 member accounts across Izard County on Thursday night.Beginning at 11:30 p.m., the outage will impact members served by the Brockwell and Pineville substations,
