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,
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes President/CEO Ron Peterson, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Director of Marketing Tobias Pugsley. Among the the topics they discuss are the latest with quarantine times and how
Way back in April, the coronavirus had already made its way into a number of locations in the Arkansas prison system. But it wasn’t until September that the first positive COVID-19 cases were found in the Department
Photo: Ryan James Lindsey As he has done in the past, Ryan James Lindsey wasted little time in getting locked up after being released from prison. According to electronic records, the 27-year-old Lindsey’s latest release from prison
Photo: Destiny Dawn Reasons The arrest of Destiny Dawn Reasons of Mountain Home on new drug-related charges came shortly after she was released from prison. The 23-year-old Reasons was one of six people arrested in the same
The Mountain Home High School tennis teams wrapped up the regular season with a pair of wins at home over Russellville. The Bombers won 6-1 to improve their record to 5-2-2 on the season. In singles play,
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team suffered its first conference loss of the season Tuesday night at Greenwood, falling 3-0. The Lady Bulldogs won by scores of 25-18, 25-13 and 25-19. For Mountain Home, Kendall Carter
The Mountain Home seventh grade football team picked up a 24-0 win at home Tuesday evening over Mountain View. Mountain Home’s Barrett Miller had touchdown runs of 65 and 30 yards. Drew Haney scored on a 28-yard
The Izard County boys won the Class 1A District 2 Golf Tournament Tuesday at the Course on Turkey Mountain, and the Viola girls finished second in the team standings. The Cougars won the boys’ title by 15
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Austin Gomber heard longtime Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright say that his goal before pitching a complete game against Milwaukee last week was to throw no more than 12 pitches in any inning.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals shut down Dakota Hudson for the season by transferring him to the 45-day injured list Tuesday while activating reliever Kodi Whitley and optioning Junior Fernandez to their alternate
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A lawsuit asks a federal judge to require Arkansas election officials to give absentee voters a chance to correct their ballots before they’re rejected due to signature issues. The League of Women
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Springfield police say a woman’s death inside a burning home is being investigated as suspicious.Police and the fire department were called to a home just after 10:30 p.m. Monday. By the time they
Kirby Smart gives much credit to first-year Arkansas coach Sam Pittman for helping to make No. 4 Georgia an annual contender for the Southeastern Conference championship. “He helped build the foundation of what we have now,” Smart
Photo: Mountain Home girls’ golf team with 5A-West championship trophy The postseason began Tuesday for the Mountain Home High School golf teams, and the start could not have been better for the Lady Bombers. Mountain Home won
The Harrison High School football team’s conference opener was canceled this week, but they were able to pick up another opponent. The Goblins’ game at Farmington was called off, and they will instead play Ozark this week.
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The mostly rural Bootheel region of Missouri is seeing high numbers of confirmed cases of the coronavirus, but unlike many other hard-hit areas, the surge isn’t tied to any particular place or demographic.
Two new cases of COVID-19 in the Mountain Home Public School District have resulted in 17 students, three siblings and a staff member being required to quarantine.The school district announced via its website Tuesday afternoon shortly before
Izard County Tax Collector Paul Womack has announced the closure of the collector’s and assessor’s offices to the general public due to COVID-19 cases. The closure will continue until at least Sept. 30. According to Womack’s statement
The Marion County Health Department will host a free community-wide, drive-thru COVID-19 screening clinic Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The testing is open to anyone, regardless of showing symptoms or appearing asymptomatic. Those with health
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking Missouri turkey hunters to save and share feathers from birds they harvest this fall for part of a new research project to help improve wild turkey management in the
Photo: Mandi Ruth Thompson A Mountain Home woman has been arrested, after she allegedly tried to run her father over with her vehicle. Forty-year-old Mandi Ruth Thompson was arrested on a felony charge of aggravated assault. According
The just released Arkansas Tourism Ticker report shows the state’s 2% tourism tax is down 30.4% between January and June. But among the top 10 counties in terms of the 2% tourism tax collections during this period,
Photo: Bradley Uren A Gassville man facing sex-related charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Thirty-five-year-old Bradley Uren and his estranged wife, 36-year-old Jennifer Uren, were arrested March 6. Bradley Uren is charged with three counts
Photo: James John Seawell A man who once rode his old bicycle into the Mountain Home Walmart and rode out with a new one, while proclaiming he was a police officer is back in jail. Fifty-two-year-old James
The front lawn of the Casey House in Mountain Home will serve as the venue for the regular September meeting of the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society Tuesday at 6 p.m. Baxter County Fair Association President
The Baxter County Planning Board’s meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled due to the lack of an agenda. The next meeting is set for Oct. 27 in the third floor conference room of the Baxter County
The postseason continues Tuesday for high school golf in Arkansas, and Mountain Home will have its turn on the links. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will compete in the 5A-West Conference Tournament hosted by Vilonia. Action will
Volleyball is scheduled for Tuesday, as the Mountain Home High School team will be back on the road. The Lady Bombers continue 5A-West action, as they take on Greenwood. The junior varsity match begins at 4:30 followed
Mountain Home’s schedule for Tuesday includes tennis and football. The Mountain Home High School tennis teams will be on the home courts for the second consecutive day, as they go up against Russellville. Action begins at 3:30
Tuesday’s local sports schedule will include baseball and softball. In high school softball, Bakersfield entertains Seymour, Gainesville is home against Norwood, and Dora hosts Willow Springs. In fall baseball, Gainesville entertains Dora. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home High School tennis teams picked up a pair of wins at home Monday against Highland. The Lady Bombers improved to 7-1 on the season with a 9-0 win. In singles play, Josie Arp and
ST. JAMES, Mo. (AP) – Two people who escaped from a central Missouri behavioral health facility are charged with killing a teenager who escaped with them. Phelps County authorities say 18-year-old Enoch Phillips and 17-year-old Cody Armistead
The Mountain Home High School junior varsity football team lost at home Monday night, falling to Springfield Lighthouse Christian 39-32. Offensively, for the JV Bombers, Masen Walker had 17 carries for 114 yards, three touchdowns and three
The Mountain Home Junior High volleyball teams won two of three matches against Nettleton Monday evening. The junior high downed Nettleton 2-1 to improve to 6-1 overall and 5-1 in league play. Mountain Home won by scores
The Salem High School volleyball team got back to the .500 mark Monday night with a 3-1 win at Alpena. The Lady Greyhounds are now 4-4 overall and 3-4 in league play after winning by scores of
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals were into the Kansas City bullpen by the fourth inning, and Adam Wainwright was looking like a spry youngster rather than a 39-year-old workhorse, as the right-hander sliced
School in Gainesville is canceled again Tuesday because of a water problem. A Facebook post by the school district late Monday says due to a problem with a city water pump, the schools have no water, and
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
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson announced antigen testing has surpassed its goal in Monday’s COVID-19 update. In the daily update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 616 new cases; 6,706 active cases; 447 hospitalized, which is
The Mountain Home Public School District has announced the first COVID-19 positive results on the campuses of Mountain Home High School and Mountain Home Junior High. In a Monday afternoon update to the school district’s website, officials
Arkansas 75,723 total cases (+5,504 from last Monday) 6,685 active cases (+514 from last Monday) 1,181 deaths (+200 from last Monday) Baxter County 273 total cases (+67) 78 active cases (+31) 1 death Marion County 76 total
In preparation for the influenza season, the Arkansas Department of Health is providing flu vaccinations throughout the state. The Baxter County Health Unit was among many to offer the vaccine starting Monday. The office on Bucher Drive
For the first time in 130 years, The Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early across the country in order to rescue Christmas. The funds raised through the organization’s iconic red kettles are at
A local school district held a groundbreaking ceremony in conjunction with its recent board meeting. The Viola School District announced the start of a construction for a campus-based solar facility to supply over 90% of the schools’
Photo: Johnny Howard Gordey A Lakeview man released from prison on March 19 found himself back in trouble just 24 weeks later. Fifty-year-old Johnny Howard Gordey was arrested Sept. 2 after information was developed there was alleged
Photo: Brennan Ray McKenna A 21-year-old Midway man charged with having inappropriate sexual contact with a relative appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and entered a not guilty plea to his charges. Brennan Ray McKenna was
The Fulton County Democratic Party’s next meeting is scheduled for Monday evening in the Hickinbotham-Miller Building at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Salem. The committee will have campaign materials available and discuss campaign donations during the business
The Marion County Airport Board’s next regularly scheduled meeting is scheduled for Monday evening at 6. The meeting will be held at the airport. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home High School football team will play its conference opener and its first road game in three weeks this Friday, and the host team has tickets available for Bomber fans and parents. Lake Hamilton High
With the start of high school basketball season less than a month away, the Arkansas Activities Association is looking to make the competition as safe as possible. The AAA released its guidelines for the season in accordance
Mountain Home has football and tennis scheduled for Monday. The Mountain Home High School tennis teams will return to the home court, as they meet Highland. Action starts at 3:30 at the Mountain Home Athletic Club on
Volleyball is scheduled for Monday, and Mountain Home’s three junior high teams will face Nettleton in front of the home crowd. The seventh grade match begins at 4:30 followed by the eighth grade and freshmen matches. In
The postseason begins Monday for high school golf in Arkansas. Salem will be the host of the 2A-1 Conference Tournament, as Cotter, Flippin, Yellville-Summit and Melbourne will also take part. Action will be held at the Golf
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Harrison Butker kicked a 58-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining in overtime, and the Kansas City Chiefs survived a superlative first start by rookie Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert to beat Los Angeles 23-20
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The number of reported coronavirus cases increased by 549 in Arkansas on Sunday while the number of deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the disease, stayed the same, according to
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Yadier Molina hit a two-run homer and Jack Flaherty struck out 11 as the St. Louis Cardinals kept their hold on a postseason spot with a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – One gamble after another failed for coach Mike McCarthy in his home debut with the Dallas Cowboys. A successful onside kick made them all moot. Greg Zuerlein kicked a 46-yard field goal as
Big Creek Golf and Country Club members competed in the club’s U.S. Open Tournament. A one-man scramble was held Saturday over the same length of the course as the pros playing the U.S. Open at Mamaroneck, New
A female was killed, and a male was injured Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash in Fulton County. Eighty-two-year-old Shirley Bonewits of Ash Flat was pronounced dead at the scene, and 81-year-old James Bonewits of Ash Flat
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Arkansas AG announces judgement against Mountain View ‘tiny house’ contractor Mountain Home man killed when struck by vehicle in Hollister COVID-19 local numbers Monday:
The Yellville-Summit High School football team suffered a heartbreaking loss to wrap up non-conference play. The Panthers went to Newark on Saturday and were edged out by Cedar Ridge 16-14. Yellville-Summit falls to 1-2 on the season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Kansas City Chiefs fan who tested positive for COVID-19 one day after attending the season opener was allowed into an open-air field box in the stadium’s lower level without a negative
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Tyler O’Neill hit a two-run double to end a no-hit bid started by Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to beat the Pirates 5-4 Saturday night. Keller threw 84 pitches over
A local school district has announced the cancellation of Monday’s classes. The Gainesville R-V School District will be closed Monday due to an issue with the city’s water pump. A district representative said on Facebook school officials
Photo: LeeAnn Michelle Kenniston A Gassville woman arrested on drug charges twice within a span of just 99 days appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Fifty-three-year-old LeeAnn Michelle Kenniston changed her plea to guilty on charges
Photos: Robert David Lee Spackeen (left) and William Fay Two men have been taken into custody following a high-speed pursuit by law enforcement with a baby in the back seat of the fleeing vehicle and a loaded
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The number of reported coronavirus cases increased by 803 in Arkansas on Saturday and there are eight more deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the disease, the Arkansas Department of
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri added nearly 1,400 new COVID-19 cases and 13 more deaths on Saturday. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported that the 1,387 new cases bring the total to 111,516
Photo: Rickie D. LongA Boone County man, 59-year-old Rickie D. Long of Harrison, has entered a not guilty plea in Newton County Circuit Court to two charges of rape and three of felony sexual assault. Online court
The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced a highway in Ozark County will be closed next week for work. State Route EE will be closed Monday for overlay work.The section of roadway to be closed is located
Arkansas State University has released the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Summer Commencement.The Summer Commencement ceremony was the first held outdoors at A-State since 1986 and was conducted according to public health
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri emergency medical technician has pleaded guilty to stealing painkillers from an ambulance and diluting the drugs with water and saline to cover his tracks. The Joplin Globe reports that 37-year-old James
Newton County authorities are continuing their search for a man wanted in connection with a reported kidnapping at knifepoint Thursday evening. Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler says in a Facebook posting his office received a call from
WALNUT SHADE, Mo. (AP) – A Taney County landowner who built a creek crossing that was blamed for three paddler drownings is in trouble with the Army Corps of Engineers over his effort to replace the structure.
TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas state prison inmate charged with killing a county jail guard in 2016 is scheduled for hearing in Miller County Circuit Court. Tramell Mackenzie Hunter, 30, is to be taken from the
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Authorities say a 19-year-old was fatally shot near the Missouri State University campus in Springfield. The Springfield News-Leader reports that police responded around 9:15 p.m. Friday after a 911 caller heard gunshots and
Photo: Jonathon Jarrell Jr. Photo: Courtesy Newton County Sheriff’s Office A Madison County man accused of rape and the subject of a manhunt in Newton County has been arrested, after his vehicle struck a patrol unit head-on.
Today, I’d like to share two pieces of news that illustrate how Arkansas has fostered an environment that encourages high-tech entrepreneurs and the educators who mentor and inspire them. On Wednesday, I helped cut the ribbon for
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri woman has been sentenced to seven years in prison for buying the bullets used in a shooting that left two dead and led to another killing one day later. Twenty-seven-year-old Nyadia
Saturday’s sports schedule includes high school football, as Yellville-Summit will compete in a game originally scheduled for Friday. The Panthers will have their first road test and their non-conference finale, as they go to Newark to meet
There will be plenty of high school softball Saturday in Ozark County. Bakersfield will play host to the annual Pride Park Tournament. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Salem suffered its first loss of the high school football season on Friday. The Greyhounds went on the road and fell to Corning 32-14. Salem drops to 2-1 on the season and will return to the home
Alma 17, Rogers Heritage 14, OT Bentonville 35, Mill Valley, Kan. 28 Booneville 43, Mena 12 Bryant 44, Cedar Hill Trinity, Texas 40 Centerpoint 42, De Queen 7 Clarendon 48, East Poinsett County 22 Clarksville 37, Pottsville
The Mountain Home City Council unanimously approved an effort to refinance water and sewer bonds Thursday evening, which could result in big savings. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams says it was time to capitalize on the current
Photo: Austin Wayne Greer A man arrested after being found naked and running in circles claiming snakes were after him appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-six-year-old Austin Greer of Jordan was taken into custody shortly
Photo: Steven Paul Graves A convicted sex offender, 45-year-old Steven Graves, has been sentenced two years in prison after creating six social media accounts and failing to register them. In October 2019, Graves was charged in Stone
Photos: James E. “Rusty” Frye and Laura Bengston A Douglas County man is facing felony drug charges and is incarcerated on a no-bond hold until his court appearance. Online court documents indicate 56-year-old James E. “Rusty” Frye
As children continue to grow, some need help walking, talking, seeing, hearing or learning. Child Find is a legal requirement for all schools to find children with disabilities and who may be entitled to special education services.
Photo: Juvenile Officer Jamie Hardin Juvenile Officer Jamie Hardin has been recognized for 15 years of services to the youth and families of Baxter and Marion counties. Officer Hardin joined the staff of Baxter County Juvenile Services
The Mountain Home High School football team was able to overcome a 17-point halftime deficit to beat Batesville Friday night. Brad Haworth has the details. Listen: click to download audio The Bombers made multiple mistakes in the
Blair Oaks 51, Boonville 7 Branson 49, Neosho 15 Buffalo 47, Stockton/Sheldon 12 Butler 41, Cole Camp 7 California 43, Osage 13 Cameron 48, Chillicothe 21 Cassville 43, Logan-Rogersville 6 Center 22, Excelsior Springs 18 Central (New
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Dylan Carlson’s first taste of the big leagues didn’t go as planned. The St. Louis Cardinals’ top prospect hit just .169 in 23 games before being sent to the team’s alternate camp earlier this
Photo: Joseph L. Beard A Howell County man, 36-year-old Joseph L. Beard of Caulfield, has been arrested after reports of a suspicious male looking in vehicles and being on porches of houses. The West Plains Police Department
Mountain Home Public Schools has announced a staff member at Pinkston Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. The district said via its website Friday afternoon, the staff member who tested positive has not been on
GRANT CITY, Mo. (AP) – A northwest Missouri man was charged Friday with second-degree murder in the death of a woman who was scheduled to testify against him. Jeremiah Searles, of Bethany, also was charged with abandonment
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A Missouri man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for defrauding an NFL player out of $250,000. Federal prosecutors say 43-year-old Abayomi Jamil Martin of O’Fallon must also repay the money
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A 39-year-old Missouri man accused of threatening to shoot people at a Walmart has been sentenced to probation. Court records say Nicholas Pratte was sentenced this week for a misdemeanor count of
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas wildlife refuge will be rescuing eight big cats from an Indiana zoo after a federal court found that the facility mistreated its animals. Scott Smith, co-owner of Turpentine Creek Wildlife
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson announced record antigen testing in Friday’s COVID-19 update. In the daily update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 724 new cases; 5,767 active cases; 381 hospitalized, which is down eight from
Mountain Home Public Schools has announced a staff member at Pinkston Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19.The district said via its website Friday afternoon, the staff member who tested positive has not been on campus since
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – A Tennessee man has been sentenced to more than 23 years in prison for taking an Arkansas teenager and using her to produce child pornography, according to federal court records. Craig Gillum, 55,
GOLDEN, Mo. (AP) – A father and son from Arkansas died when two boats collided Friday morning on Table Rock Lake, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.Two fishing boats collided nearly head-on, with one boat going over
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — An Arkansas panel has determined that the state is not responsible for the drowning deaths of a woman and her son, saying there was not a state official directly supervising the 911 dispatcher
A one-day football camp is scheduled for Saturday morning at Bomber Stadium on the campus of Mountain Home High School Career Academies. The camp is for boys and girls in third through sixth grades. The day begins
A man from Kansas has drowned in the White River after his boat wouldn’t start. The Baxter County 911 Center received a call Thursday evening at 5:42 of a possible boating accident near Buford Spur with one
A Marion County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. The Arkansas State Police says 75-year-old Richard W. Sgarella was killed when he failed to negotiate a curve, his truck ran off the highway, went
The Mountain Home School Board dealt with a lengthy agenda at its regular monthly meeting Thursday night, including hearing the annual report to the public and approving a new roof for the junior high building. During the
Photo: Matthew Barnett An Ozark County man, Matthew Barnett of Gainesville, has entered a guilty plea to a charge of third-degree assault/special victim in connection to an incident last September stemming from him jumping onto a lawn
High school football dominates the local Friday schedule, as non-conference play ends for most teams in Arkansas. Mountain Home will wrap up its two-game home stand, as the Bombers meet Batesville. The Bombers are 1-1 on the
The Mountain Home High School golf teams picked up a pair of wins on their home course Thursday, defeating Batesville at Big Creek Golf & Country Club. The Bombers edged out Batesville by eight strokes, winning 178-186.
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team continuted to roll Thursday night with a come-from-behind 3-2 win at home over Russellville. The Lady Bombers won by scores of 25-22, 23-25, 18-25, 25-20 and 15-8 to improve their
The Mountain Home Junior High football team steamrolled Greene County Tech at home Thursday night, winning 42-0. Mountain Home racked up 403 yards of total offense on just 21 plays, averaging just over 19 yards per play.
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Steven Brault pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped an eight-game skid with a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals
Photo: Mountain Home Fire Chief Kris Quick A veteran member of the Mountain Home Fire Department (MHFD) has been named as the department’s new chief. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams announced the hiring of 26-year veteran Kris
Photo: Amber Lea Runau A 21-year-old Gassville resident who called 911 on Aug. 18 to report she had stabbed a woman made an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Amber Lea Runau is alleged to have
Photo: Jerry Bierman A report of shots fired has led to the arrest of a 72-year-old Oxford man on two felony counts of aggravated assault. According to Izard County Chief Deputy Charley Melton, authorities received a call
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Republican Gov. Mike Parson’s proposal to give the Missouri attorney general the power to intervene in St. Louis homicide cases has failed. The GOP-led state House finished work Wednesday without taking action on
HUMANSVILLE, Mo. (AP) – Authorities are investigating a Christian boarding school from which around 20 girls were removed after former residents turned to social media to describe abuse in a case that has focused attention on a
KINGSTON, Mo. (AP) – The trial of a Missouri man accused of killing two brothers from Wisconsin is being moved because of extensive pre-trial publicity. Online court records show that a change of venue was granted Tuesday
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson released the following statement on Thursday’s COVID-19 numbers:”The increased use of antigen point-of-care testing is encouraging. This shows our investment in point-of-care testing is helping address the new demand for rapid
Mountain Home Public Schools has announced five new instances of COVID-19 in the district via its website Thursday.At the Nelson Wilks Herron campus, one staff member has tested positive, causing the quarantine of five students and an
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A southeast Missouri woman pleaded not guilty to a killing and abandoning an elk last year. The misdemeanor charge against 50-year-old Deborah Flanigan, of Scott County, comes in one of six cases
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A campaign ad for Democratic candidate for Missouri governor Nicole Galloway says she’s “recovered” hundreds of millions of dollars in government waste, fraud and abuse as state auditor. But it’s more accurate
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – Poll workers who signed up to work the November election in a county near St. Louis were urged in an email to “act surprised” if voters ask why they aren’t wearing masks given
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A gathering at the Lake of the Ozarks is bringing tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Missouri, generating worry that the state’s already fast-growing number of coronavirus cases could spike even higher.Bikefest
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a referendum on a law expanding the procedures optometrists can perform. In a 6-1 ruling, justices ruled that the campaign behind the referendum didn’t comply with
The number of business licenses issued by the City of Mountain Home in August doubled over the previous month, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson in the Building Inspection Department.Records indicate eight licenses were issued in
PHOTO: The City of Mountain Home will consider steps to take on 620 Hospital Drive at Thursday night’s September council meeting. An ordinance to start the condemnation process on the former Hiram Shaddox Geriatric Center, located at
The Gassville City Council, during its regular September meeting Tuesday night, voted to keep the millage for 2020 the same. Mayor Jeff Braim has the update. Listen: click to download audio Braim updated the council on the
Photo: Vanessa Henschel A Briarcliff woman with a history of attacking people both inside and outside the Baxter County jail and sitting mute during court appearances continued her silent treatment during a session of Baxter County Circuit
The Mountain Home School Board has a lengthy agenda for its regular September meeting Thursday night. The main event will be the annual report to the public, which will include reports from 17 different district personnel on
Big Creek Golf and Country Club’s annual U.S. Open Tournament is scheduled for Saturday at 8 a.m. Superintendent Brent Edens will set the course as close as possible to Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York,
Volleyball is scheduled for Thursday, as the Mountain Home High School team returns to Bomber Gymnasium. The Lady Bombers continue 5A-West action, as they face Russellville. The junior varsity match begins at 4:30 followed by the varsity
The Mountain Home High School golf teams will have another home outing, as they welcome Batesville to Big Creek Golf and Country Club. Tee time is scheduled for 2 p.m. Also on the golf schedule, Izard County
There is junior high football set for Thursday, as Mountain Home’s freshmen team returns to the home field. The Junior Bombers will welcome Greene County Tech in from Paragould. Kickoff at Bomber Stadium is set for 6:30.
Thursday’s local sports schedule includes baseball and softball. In high school softball, Bakersfield hosts Alton, Gainesville entertains Ava, and Dora heads to Ellsinore to meet East Carter. In fall baseball, Dora travels to Alton. WebReadyTM Powered by
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Brent Suter and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Ryan Braun hit his 350th career homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 Wednesday night to split a doubleheader. The Cardinals
Photo: Courtesy St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS (AP) – A 48-year-old St. Louis County doctor pleaded guilty to child pornography charges involving a teenager who he claimed he had married. Dr. Ashu Joshi admitted during a
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The number of new coronavirus cases remains high in Missouri, but Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday cited the state’s declining death rate as evidence that progress is being made.Parson, speaking at a news
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced a judgment against Scott Stewart, a Mountain View “tiny house” contractor.The judgment orders Stewart to pay more than $240,000 in consumer relief and civil penalties. The decision comes after Rutledge
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – Hospitalizations for the coronavirus have risen in recent days across Missouri, according to data from the state health department.The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that three of the four highest days for hospitalizations have
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas’ new virus cases at 8th in nation, report says
Marion County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report next week. Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says the next time jury members are to report is Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered
Marion County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report next week. Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says the next time jury members are to report is Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered by
Photo: Baxter Healthcare presented a check for $25,000 to the Mountain Home Education Foundation to create an endowed scholarship in memory of Brandon Padgett. The scholarship will be awarded to Mountain Home High School graduates majoring in
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – Hospitalizations for the coronavirus have risen across Missouri in recent days. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that three of the four highest days for hospitalizations have occurred over the past week, based on
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – University of Missouri-Columbia Journalism School faculty members are criticizing the university system’s president for comments and actions that they say could discourage dissent. Fifteen faculty members signed a letter Monday to Mun Choi,
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – The family of a worker killed in 2018 when a nearly 2,000-foot tall TV tower in southwest Missouri collapsed is suing Missouri State University for wrongful death. The April 19, 2018, tower collapse
Photo: Tracey Ray O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The former clerk of a tiny town in remote northeast Missouri spent more than $300,000 in taxpayer money on concerts, vacations and other personal needs, State Auditor Nicole Galloway said
BENTON, Ark. (AP) – A toddler died Tuesday after apparently being dropped from a moving vehicle on a central Arkansas interstate, Arkansas State Police said. State troopers responded to a call from a driver who said a
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas judge has ruled against a group that was suing the state to get a redistricting measure on November’s ballot. The League of Women Voters filed the lawsuit after the state
The Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes President/CEO Ron Peterson, Baxter County Office of Emergency Management Director David Stults and BRMC Director of Marketing Tobias Pugsley. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered
Photo: James Hester A Calico Rock man was arrested, after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend during a Labor Day weekend altercation. According to a news release from Chief Deputy Charley Melton of the Izard County Sheriff’s Office,
While the majority of the 2020 Baxter County Fair has been canceled, a couple of events will move forward. The livestock show is scheduled for Thursday and Friday at the fairgrounds, and the lawnmower races will be
Photo: Candy Sue Crawford One of three people arrested on drug-related charges after a search warrant was served at a residence in the Hand Cove area in early September last year, appeared during a session of Baxter
Yellville-Summit High School’s first road football game of this season has a schedule change. The Panthers’ game at Cedar Ridge, originally scheduled for Friday evening, has been pushed back to Saturday afternoon to make sure the Timberwolves
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The University of Missouri in Columbia says two students have been expelled and three others suspended for violating rules meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The disciplinary actions were announced Tuesday.
The Mountain Home High School varsity and junior varsity cross country teams had a great showing at West Plains Tuesday, bringing home two first-place finishes and two second-place finishes. Competing at the Zizzer Invitational, Mountain Home won
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team picked up another conference win at home Tuesday night with a 3-0 victory over Van Buren. The Lady Bombers won by scores of 25-16, 25-14 and 25-12. Kiah Beard finished
The Mountain Home High School tennis teams swept Van Buren at home Tuesday afternoon. The Bomber boys were 6-3 winners over the Pointers. Winning in singles play were Armin Mortazi and Corey Palella. In doubles play, the
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Christian Yelich broke out of his slump with a home run and three hits, Ryan Braun also went deep and the Milwaukee Brewers romped to an 18-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on
TUNAS, Mo. (AP) – A southwestern Missouri man has been sentenced to 48 years in prison for killing a couple in 2018. KYTV-TV reports that 24-year-old Billy Medley of Macks Creek was sentenced Monday. He pleaded guilty
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas surpassed 1,000 total deaths from the illness caused by the coronavirus on Tuesday, including more than 100 newly-counted fatalities from probable cases over the past several weeks.The state reported 17 new deaths
The Mountain Home Public School District announced Tuesday that a student at the Mountain Home Kindergarten has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to identification as probable close contacts, 12 additional students are under quarantine. Monday, the school
JONESBORO, Ark. – The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Tuesday that its Saturday home football game against Central Arkansas has been rescheduled for Oct. 10. The game’s postponement is due to Arkansas State being unable to assemble
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:
A 50-year-old Mountain Home man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer early Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 65 in Hollister.According to statement from the Hollister Police Department, the man’s identity is being withheld until further notice,
The Marion County Quorum Court will consider 17 items of business when it meets Tuesday evening for its September session delayed one week to allow time to prepare for a review of budgets impacting county general funding.
A motorcycle crash in Marion County has killed a man from Michigan. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) identify the victim as 67-year-old Roger A. Briggs from Sanford, Michigan. The preliminary fatal crash summary from the ASP indicates
Photo: Bull Shoals Chief of Police Jim KuchenbeckerBull Shoals Chief of Police Jim Kuchenbecker has been elected as the 2020-2021 president of the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police. Founded in 1967, the Arkansas Association of
Photo: Bryan Louis Herring A man alleged to have scattered an estimated $40,000 in bad checks in a number of Arkansas locations has been declared a fugitive. He is also being sought in other locations in Arkansas
The Gassville City Council’s regular session for September is scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m. The council will vote on a millage to be assessed for 2020 and collected in 2021. The members will also hear the
The Norfork City Council will hold its regular September session Tuesday evening at 6:30. The council will vote on its third and final reading of a leak forgiveness ordinance. The members will also hear from Gary Taylor
The Cotter Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Tuesday evening at 7. The meeting will be held at Cotter City Hall. All requirements of the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be followed.
The Lakeview City Council will meet for its regular September session Tuesday evening at 7. The council will vote on the final reading of an ordinance for zoning changes and discuss property litigation and the status of
The Bull Shoals City Council’s September workshop is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:30. The meeting will be held in Bull Shoals City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Mountain Home’s sports schedule for Tuesday includes tennis and cross country. The tennis teams will be on the home court, as they take on Van Buren. Action begins at 3:30 at the Mountain Home Athletic Club on
High school volleyball makes up much of the local Tuesday schedule, as Mountain Home welcomes Van Buren to Bomber Gymnasium. The junior varsity match begins at 4:30 followed by the varsity match. Elsewhere, Cotter hosts Marshall, Yellville-Summit
Golf, softball and baseball are on the local Tuesday schedule. In high school golf, Cotter’s boys and Izard County will compete at the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain in Horseshoe Bend. In softball action, Gainesville is home
It was mixed results for three Mountain Home football teams at home Monday night. The high school’s JV team lost to Harrison 40-26. Brady Barnett led the offense by throwing for 186 yards and two touchdowns and
The Mountain Home Junior High volleyball teams split their matches at Greene County Tech Monday night. The junior high varsity was a 2-1 winner to improve to 5-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play. Mountain Home won
In high school volleyball Monday night, Cotter was a 3-0 winner at Salem, winning by scores of 25-15, 25-18 and 25-18. For the Lady Greyhounds, Mackenzie Hill had three aces and two kills; Hannah Guffey finished with
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Three touchdown receptions, including the game-winning touchdown catch with 38 seconds left, in a 35-31 win at Kansas State helped Arkansas State senior wide receiver Jonathan Adams Jr. earn Sun Belt Conference Offensive
ESPN2 will broadcast the Red Wolves homecoming matchup with Tulsa on Saturday, Sept. 26. Kick-off is set for 2:30 p.m. (CT) from Centennial Bank Stadium. The Red Wolves are scheduled for additional national television audiences against Georgia
MILWAUKEE (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers hadn’t faced each other all season before this week despite playing in the same division. They spent Monday making up for lost time. Both games of their
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – Arkansas on Monday reported 399 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 10 more deaths from the illness caused by the virus.The Department of Health said at least 69,449 people have tested positive
As the Mountain Home High School football team prepares to host Batesville 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
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
Two men were killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday night on U.S. Highway 62/412 just east of Agnos in Fulton County. According to a preliminary fatal cash summary from the Arkansas State Police, 79-year-old William Hobbs of
Another area school district has had to shift to virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bakersfield district announced late Sunday it will not have in-person classes for the next two weeks due to the rapidly
A drive-thru COVID-19 testing event will be held Tuesday from 10-2 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds in Mountain Home. Anyone age 16 and older wishing to be tested for COVID-19 is invited to attend. There is no
The Mountain Home Public School District announced via its website a staff member at the Mountain Home Kindergarten has tested positive for COVID-19.Due to identification as probable close contacts, one other staff member and 17 students have
Arkansas 70,219 total cases (+4,842 from last Monday) 6,171 active cases (-17 from last Monday) 981 deaths (+87 from last Monday) Baxter County 207 total cases (+58) 47 active cases (+25) 1 death Marion County 60 total
Four businesses with a presence in Baxter County are among 40 companies Arkansas Business will honor later this year designated among this year’s “Best Places to Work.” The companies will be honored during an interactive online ceremony
Photo: David A. Lee A 62-year-old Jonesboro man who provided a fictitious name to authorities now faces a pair of felony charges after being caught breaking into a Mountain Home residence. David A. Lee is jailed in
Photo: Lauren K. Jones The trial for a Mountain Home man who is accused of threatening his wife and others stemming from a volatile domestic situation has been set for mid-November. Sixty-two-year Lauren K. Jones appeared in
Photo: Harrison Middle School science teacher Mary HatchHarrison Middle School teacher Mary Hatch is one of two instructors in Arkansas selected as recipients of the 2019 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Those considering starting a small business or beginning the process of starting the business are invited to join a short virtual seminar to be hosted this week by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC).
The Yellville City Council will hold its regular September session Monday evening at 6. The meeting will be held at Yellville City Hall. The Yellville Park Board will meet afterward. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Yellville-Summit School Board will have a busy September session when it convenes Monday evening at 5:30. The board is set to vote on emergency leave policies for certified and classified staff due to COVID-19. Other agenda
The Gassville Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet Monday evening at 6. The commission will discuss food truck regulations and update the city’s planning regulations. The meeting will be held in the Gassville Community Center
Mountain Home has golf and football scheduled for Monday. The Mountain Home High School golf teams will be in Fayetteville, as they compete in the Bulldog Classic. Tee time is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Fayetteville Country
There is volleyball scheduled for Monday, as two of Mountain Home’s junior high teams will be in Paragould to face Greene County Tech. The eighth grade match begins at 4 p.m. followed by the freshmen match. On
Monday’s sports schedule includes baseball and softball. In high school softball, Bakersfield entertains Gainesville, and Dora is home against Doniphan. In fall baseball, Gainesville makes the trip to Norwood. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Andrew Miller loaded the bases with a hit batter, followed with a tying four-pitch walk, then threw a wild pitch that put Cincinnati ahead in a three-run seventh inning as the Reds kept
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – The Los Angeles Rams ran through their tunnel and into empty SoFi Stadium for the very first time amid sparkling fireworks, flashing lights and the prerecorded cheers of fans watching from home. So
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas health officials on Sunday reported 508 newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 12 additional deaths. The Arkansas Department of Health said the number of confirmed cases in the state is
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri regulators have spent $1.3 million to defend themselves in court against a wave of lawsuits filed by businesses that were denied medical marijuana business licenses. Businesses that didn’t receive permits from
The Bakersfield R-IV School District has received confirmation of positive COVID-19 tests from two of its students. According to Bakersfield Superintendent Dr. Amy Britt, both students are in the elementary building. Dr. Britt says those in close
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. COVID-19 numbers for Monday, 1st deaths in Baxter, Fulton counties Arkansas woman killed, 4 injured in Ozark County crash Bull Shoals man arrested for
The Mountain Home softball program is preparing for the 2021 season. Tryouts will be held this week at Freedom Field at McClain Park. Students in ninth through 12th grades will try out on Wednesday. A junior high
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Dakota Hudson allowed just one hit in six innings and the St. Louis Cardinals backed him with four home runs to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Saturday night. “I thought he had
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – Spencer Rattler passed for 290 yards and four touchdowns in his first start and No. 5 Oklahoma rolled past Missouri State 48-0 on Saturday night. Rattler, the highly touted redshirt freshman from Phoenix,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas health officials on Saturday reported 631 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 11 more deaths from the illness caused by the virus. The Arkansas Department of Health figures show the
Photo: Jason Robert Patnou A man who called the Baxter County Detention Center last year and warned the facility was about to explode appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Deputy Public Defender Mark Cooper, who represents
The trial set for later this month for a Bakersfield man charged in 2018 with allegedly assaulting a female family member at a hotel in Branson has been delayed. Online court documents indicate 47-year-old Warren Price’s Taney
Photos: Saundra G. Piazza and Kenneth D. Dornhoffer A Stone County man, 32-year-old Kenneth D. Dornhoffer of Timbo, has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to four felony offenses. The charges stem from
Photo: Dr. Donald Franklin III Orthopaedic surgeon Donald Franklin III has joined Knox Orthopaedics alongside Dr. Thomas Knox, Dr. Russ Rauls and Dr. Jason McConnell. Dr. Franklin is also a member of Baxter Regional Medical Center’s
Ozark Highlands Radio (OHR), the Ozark Folk Center State Park’s public radio program, received the award for “Podcast of the Year” at the 2020 Arkansas Country Music Awards.The radio program, which is currently in its fifth season,
Photo: Mountain Home Mayor and Rotarian Hillrey Adams and MH Rotary President Renae Schocke. Photo: Courtesy Brenda Nelson, MH Rotary PR Chair Mountain Home mayor and fellow Rotarian Hillrey Adams thanked his home club members for all
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) – Jonathan Adams Jr. caught three touchdown passes, including the game-winner with 38 seconds remaining, and Arkansas State defeated Kansas State 35-31 on Saturday. Layne Hatcher threw a 17-yard pass to Adams for the
Missouri has reached a grim milestone, topping 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ coronavirus dashboard cited 1,974 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total since the
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri is temporarily making it easier for people to become substitute teachers in anticipation of a potential shortage because of the pandemic. The Missouri State Board of Education signed off on letting
Photo courtesy of National Wildlife Federation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri wildlife officials are hoping a tiny songbird that disappeared from the state a century ago will stay in a new habitat in the Mark Twain
Mountain Home is slated for three junior high volleyball matches on Saturday playing host to Harrison. The seventh grade blue match starts at 10 a.m. followed by the seventh grade gold and eighth grade matches. WebReadyTM Powered
Saturday’s schedule includes fall baseball, as Gainesville returns to the home field. The Bulldogs are set to entertain Hurley. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Arkansas State will be on the road for the second consecutive game of the football season. The Red Wolves are in Manhattan to take on Big 12 member Kansas State. A-State is 0-1 on the season. The
Yellville-Summit had a rough night at home Friday suffering its first loss of the season. The Panthers ended up falling to Corning 40-0. Yellville-Summit drops to 1-1 on the year and will go to Newark next week
Arkadelphia 35, Greenbrier 28 Ashdown 41, Hope 21 Atkins 42, Conway Christian 0 Benton 44, Little Rock Southwest 6 Bentonville 21, Rockhurst, Mo. 17 Bentonville West 35, Little Rock Central 13 Bigelow 40, Perryville 8 Cabot 41,
Adrian 27, Knob Noster 12 Ash Grove 49, Pleasant Hope 8 Ava 14, Mountain Grove 0 Belton 14, Central (St. Joseph) 7 Bentonville, Ark. 21, Rockhurst 17 Blair Oaks 50, California 6 Blue Springs 42, Staley 0
Flippin was able to get another win on the volleyball court while on the road Friday. The Lady Bobcats took a four-set victory over Alpena with scores of 25-15, 14-25, 25-7 and 25-19. Flippin improves to 6-1
Photo: Randy William Vaught A Henderson man was sentenced to three years in prison on drug-related charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. In early January last year, a vehicle being driven by 66-year-old
An investigation that led to the arrest of an Ozark County teen has expanded leading to two other people being taken into custody. Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase says in a Facebook post the arrests stem from
Stone County authorities are searching for a Mountain View woman who reportedly ran from the Arkansas Community Corrections Probation/Parole Office where she had been escorted for a court-ordered drug test. According to the probable cause affidavit, 28-year-old
Buffalo National River plans to collaboratively implement infrastructure and visitor services improvements in the Boxley Valley area, as funds become available. Following an Environmental Assessment (EA) of proposed improvements, the National Park Service issued a Finding of
Two City of Mountain Home employees are being recognized for celebrating milestone employment designations during September. According to a Facebook post from the City of Mountain Home’s Mayor’s Office, Bryan Corbett is being recognized for 20 years
