Category Archives: Local News

As Eddie Griffin continues his first term as the District 8 Justice of the Peace he has announced his intent to seek re-election. In an interview with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News, Griffin was first

The city of Norfork was at the top of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders comments while presenting over $11.9 million in funding for Arkansas cities, counties, and communities. The 65 grants totaling $11,917,562.70 were awarded from the Community

The Bomber Basketball team, known for its noble mindset and blue-collar, gold-standard work ethic, volunteered at the Mountain Home Fire Department on Wednesday. The Sharp Family fire station, opened in June, has been looking for some assistance

The City of Mountain Home will continue its 2025 Hickory Park Concert Series on Saturday with a performance by The Natural Disasters, a multi-genre duo from North Central Arkansas composed of John T. Parks and Sarah Jo

Cross Trail Outfitters is a Christian youth hunting and fishing organization for boys 8-18. Led by Arkansas State Director Duane Hada, CTO Arkansas provides boys with year-round mentorship, hunting and fishing adventures, summer camps, and hands-on outdoor

Highway 5 south, just north of Tracy Ferry Road, or State Highway 341, was shut down for a while Friday afternoon following accident between a Mountain Home school bus and another vehicle according to the Baxter County

A boil order has been issued for a portion of the SPG Water Association in Marion and Searcy counties. The affected areas include Arkansas State Highway 374 East, North Tomahawk Road, Osbourne Road, Tomahawk Slab Road, Spirit

A man from Harrison who has been trespassed from all Walmart stores nationwide for stealing items there has been arrested again for theft from one of the stores. Fifty-four-year-old John Wesley Loniak was arrested July 30 in

Mountain Home High School officials are alerting the community about a scam email circulating under the name of Josh Tanner.The email claims to represent Mountain Home High School Athletics and its “digital ticketing provider” GoFan, offering businesses

Baxter Health is upgrading its coffee machines after discovering that the current equipment does not properly regulate temperature. The hospital says the existing machines were producing coffee that was too hot, raising safety concerns for patients and

Republican Rick Steiner announced his re-election campaign this week for the Justice of the Peace District 3 seat on the Baxter County Quorum Court. Steiner is currently serving his second term and holds committee seats on both

The Mountain Home City Council spent most of their 42 minute meeting Thursday night discussing the first readings of two proposed ordinances concerning commercial buildings. The majority of the time was spent on the ordinance revamping facades.

The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center recently issued a La Nina Watch for late fall and this winter. While it’s several months out, if La Nina does develop, it can have a big impact on the

Mountain Home will welcome hundreds of young mountain bikers and their families this weekend as the Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling Association (AR NICA) opens its 10th season at Clysta Willett Park. The two-day event is expected to bring

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 8 until 4 Aug. 26 and Aug. 27, for routine maintenance.USACE officials regret any inconvenience this may

A Fulton County man has picked up two felony charges following a fight with a female. Forty-nine-year-old William Leon Jolly of Salem is facing charges of aggravated assault and failure to comply with reporting requirements because he

Parole for a Baxter County man who was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2021 has been approved. Thirty-nine-year-old Jason Michael Biddle was approved by the state parole board following a hearing on August 11. Biddle,

An article this week in the Arkansas Times discusses how private schools in the state have raised their tuition rates as the Arkansas voucher program, part of the LEARNS Act of 2023, enters its third year. The

Cameron Davis, first elected in 2018 to represent District 9 as Justice of the Peace, is seeking a fifth term on the Baxter County Quorum Court. Davis spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News about

Anglers on Norfork Lake may notice some Striped Bass floating on the surface in the coming weeks as Norfork Lake experiences another natural die-off event. During the summer months, Striped Bass seek refuge in deep water near

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named six Arkansans to the State Library Board, including two from the Twin Lakes area.Jack Fortner of Yellville and Annette Bailey of Mountain Home were among the appointees announced Friday. Both will

The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday at 5 in council chambers at City Hall. Council members are scheduled to consider a resolution confirming a new appointment to the city’s Advertising and Promotion Commission, following the

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close one lane of Highway 177 across Norfork Dam from 8 to 5 Thursday for a routine inspection. Flaggers will direct traffic, and drivers should expect delays and use extra

The Cotter School Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 7 in the boardroom. Agenda items include approval of minutes from the July 17 meeting, review of June and July financial reports, an academic report from

The Marion County Library Board will hold a meeting at 5 on Thursday at the library. The agenda includes reports to be presented by the Friends of the Library, the head librarian and staff, the vice chair

A joint law enforcement operation in Baxter County has led to the arrests of three men accused of acting as “money mules” for overseas scam operations that have targeted area residents, authorities said. The arrests followed the

Footprints and tire tracks in the snow assisted investigators in bringing charges against 43-year-old Claude Rice and 42-year-old Deanna Blue in a criminal tresspass case. Blue appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court August 11

Sheila Wingard has officially announced her candidacy for Mayor of the City of Gassville, following the retirement announcement of Mayor Jeff Braim. Wingard, a longtime resident of Baxter County, has been active in Gassville civic life for

One lane of Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam will be closed from 8 to 5 on Wednesday for a routine inspection, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said.Flaggers will direct traffic, but motorists should expect delays

The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show June’s unemployment rates in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri had some big spikes, several as much

Clarisa Speak, a longtime Marion County resident, has announced her candidacy for Circuit and County Clerk, citing her legal experience, community involvement, and commitment to public service. Speak has lived in Marion County for 16 years and

The Arkansas Department of Transportation will host a public involvement meeting Thursday to discuss plans for an eastbound passing lane on Highway 62 in Fulton County. The meeting will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 at the

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is receiving reports of hemorrhagic disease (HD) in Missouri deer this summer and is asking the public to help track the spread of the virus by reporting suspected cases. HD is

A Salem man has died following a motorcycle accident in Newton County. Fifty-nine-year-old Jamie Scott Terrebonne died Aug. 12 after having the accident Aug. 2. According to the Arkansas State Police, the crash happened when Terrebonne was

Mark Hollingsworth, a longtime law enforcement officer with more than 40 years of experience, has announced his candidacy for Baxter County sheriff in the Republican primary scheduled for March 2026. Hollingsworth currently serves as chief deputy of

The Mammoth Spring Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a hit and run suspect who struck a pedestrian last Friday morning. Police Chief Jamie Turnbough says the victim was treated and released at

A petition to revoke the probation of a woman who was originally charged with drug-related offenses in mid-August 2016 came before Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division during a session August 11. Thirty-nine-year-old Sarah Marie Lynn’s probation was

The Mountain Home Food Basket will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a community event from 2 to 4 on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 1341 Eastside Centre Court in Mountain Home.The celebration will feature tours of the facility,

Baxter County Assessor Jayme Nicholson Johnson announced Monday that she will seek re-election in 2026. Johnson has served as county assessor for 13 years. She also oversees the 911 GIS addressing office, a responsibility added to her

The Marion County Quorum Court will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday at 5:30 in the courtroom of the county courthouse. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Lakeview City Council will meet Tuesday to review a series of infrastructure and public safety issues, including a budget adjustment resolution and ongoing work on Dogwood Lane’s sinkhole. The meeting is scheduled for 7 at Lakeview

The Baxter County Budget Committee will meet Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda will include Preliminary 2026 Budget Requests. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Norfork City Council will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 on Tuesday at Norfork City Hall. The agenda includes approval of July workshop and council meeting minutes, a report of July account balances, and consideration of

The Gassville City Council will meet at 6 Tuesday at City Hall located at 204 S. School St.On the agenda under unfinished business is the third reading of Ordinance 2025-07, which would set fees for businesses operating

The Cotter Planning and Zoning Board is set to meet up Tuesday night at 5 at Cotter City Hall. Items on the agenda include discussion and setting a date for public comments on consideration of a setback

The City of Bull Shoals will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday at 6:30 in the council chambers located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd.The agenda includes consideration of Ordinance 2025-12 on clean premises, Resolution 2025-R-13 regarding 211 Alford

The Marion County Regional Airport Board meeting scheduled for Monday at 6:00 has been cancelled. A new date and time for the meeting will be announced once it has been rescheduled. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Dry conditions have prompted a burn ban to be issued for the city of Mountain Home Monday morning. Burning within the city limits is strictly prohibited. Mountain Home joins a growing list of Baxter County towns under

A second person has died following a crash between Gassville and Mountain Home Saturday evening. Forty-three-year-old James Gadberry of Mountain Home died Sunday at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. Pronounced dead at the scene was 45-year-old

A Pyatt man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies say he led them on a high-speed pursuit reaching 112 mph, forced other drivers off the road and was found with controlled substances in his car.

Michael Ransom Hobbs, II appeared during a session of Baxter County Court/Criminal Division Monday (August 11) and announced he wanted to withdraw all of the motions for post-conviction relief that he has filed. Hobbs’ stated reason for

A fire in Mountain Home on Wednesday left a home completely destroyed.The Mountain Home Fire Department responded to the call on Pioneer Trail shortly before 1 on Wednesday afternoon. Upon arrival first responders found the house fully

College students are making their way back to class Monday as Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)kicks off the 2025 fall semester. The past week was busy on the campus with Welcome Week and ‘Late Night at ASUMH’

Students of the Gainesville school district will be met with new updates to campus as they return to classes Monday. With a theme this year of “Culture is Contagious” administrators, educators and staff are focused on providing

Beginning Monday, August 18 Marion County Road 4010 aka Patton Cemetery Road will be closed to through traffice until further notice, according to Marion County Judge Stumph’s office. This closure will take place while repairs are being

Starting Monday, August 18 at 7 The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department with start roadwork/resurfacing CR 419 and CR 420. The work will be completed by Thursday, August 28. There will be delays while paving. If

The Norfork School Board will meet at 5 on Monday in the district board room located at 44 Fireball Lane. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, review of financial reports and bills, an ACH blanket

A crash between Mountain Home and Gassville Saturday evening killed one person and sent three others to a Springfield hospital. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) have identified the victim as 45-year-old Amanda Dickerson of Gassville. The three

Hot conditions have gripped the Twin Lakes area for the better part of the last month with daily highs rarely seeing a break from mid-to-upper 90’s and the last significant rainfall being recorded on July 15. As

A man who has been in drug-related legal trouble a number of times was back in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (August 11). Fifty-five-year-old Dale Lau was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty

NAEC crews build back lines following March 14 tornado outbreak Changes this year in how the federal and state government provide relief from natural disasters has left a local energy coop with a large bill from spring

The Baxter County Library Foundation will host its annual Texas Hold’em tournament, Ante Up for the Library, on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge #1714. Marketing Coordinator Andrea Belt spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits

(AP Photo/Florence Low) In the first half of August, the Twin Lakes area has seen considerably hot and dry temperatures with heat indexes exceeding 100 degrees and no measurable rainfall in the first half of the month.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close one lane of the Highway 177 bridge across Norfork Dam from 8 to 5 Thursday for a routine inspection.Flaggers will direct traffic, and drivers should expect delays and use

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously Thursday to direct more than $750,000 collected from wildlife and boating violation fines to Arkansas schools for conservation education grants this school year. The funds, administered by the Arkansas

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is joining a federal program that will allow certain deputies to help enforce immigration laws. KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News spoke with Baxter County Sheriff, John Montgomery who explains

A man listing a Covina, California address charged with participating in a scam to cheat an 86-year-old Mountain Home woman out of thousands of dollars appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday.

A Boone County man has died following an ATV accident with a deer Wednesday evening. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department responded Wednesday evening to a report of a four-wheeler accident near the intersection of Tar Kiln Road

Rapid Rib-sponse (Winners of the KTLO BBQ Cook-Off Challenge) Mountain Home High School Career Academies was the site for the 16th-annual First Security Bank Bomberfest on Friday and, prior the Mountain Home Bombers taking the field for

The Baxter County Library Foundation has received a $50,000 donation from Jess and Beth VanderStek in support of the Library Hill Trail, a new walking and biking trail planned for the Baxter County Library grounds.Marketing Director Andrea

Boston Mountain Rural Health Center has received a $40,000 grant from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to help expand its dental clinic in Yellville and increase access to oral health care in surrounding communities. The expansion

The 2025-26 Arkansas Hunting Guidebook is at the printer and should be showing up in sporting goods stores and license dealers across the state within the next two weeks. Here are a few changes for the upcoming

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Department has apprehended the suspect who was the subject of a manhunt in northern Baxter County Friday morning.According to Chief Deputy Jeff Lewis the suspect was in custody as of 1 Friday afternoon.A

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Department is currently pursuing a suspect through Baxter County Friday morning according to Chief Deputy Jeff Lewis. Lewis states that a vehicle pursuit from Mountain Home, out West Rd to Hwy 126 N,

The city of Gassville has issued a burn ban for the entire corporate limits until further notice. All burning of any type is prohibited. The ban was put into place Friday morning according to a release from

A Searcy County man is facing 12 charges for a wild night where he allegedly shot out a tire on the car of his ex-girlfriend, threatened multiple people, drove drunk and thought he had hidden his gun

A Baxter County man was arrested Saturday after allegedly trashing his relatives’ home, killing two pet birds and leaving threatening letters while they were out of town in August 2022, according to court documents. Authorities say 45-year-old

A citizen tip to law enforcement resulted in a registered sex offender being arrested and jailed because he had moved to a new address without notifying officials of the change as required. Forty-nine-year-old Robert Eugene Goertler appeared

Bomberfest 2025 is scheduled for 5 on Friday, at Bomber Stadium in Mountain Home. The event will feature games, food and a barbecue cook-off. Admission is free with the donation of non-perishable food items.The evening will open

Local business leaders gathered recently for the quarterly roundtable discussion focused on positive developments within their companies and the broader Mountain Home area. Following the event, Mayor Hillrey Adams shared key takeaways in an interview with KTLO,

More facility updates are on the horizon as Yellville-Summit Public Schools looks to another successful year serving students in Marion County. Wednesday saw the return of students to classes and Superintendent Wes Henderson says the faculty have

The Cotter Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign, running August 15 – September 1. The high-visibility effort aims

Starting Monday, August 18 at 7 The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department with start roadwork/resurfacing CR 419 and CR 420. The work will be completed by Thursday, August 28. There will be delays while paving. If

The Salesville Fire Department has issued a burn ban effective immediately for all city limits due to ongoing drought conditions and extreme heat. The ban will remain in effect until further notice. Residents are urged to comply

LITTLE ROCK – A Baxter County man, and former Chief Deputy with the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, Zachary Hunter Alexander, will spend the next 33 months in federal prison for selling a stolen firearm and extortion. Jonathan

The city of Norfork has issued a burn ban effective immediately for the corporate limits of Norfork due to a lack of measurable precipitation. The ban will remain in effect until further notice. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Dry conditions in August have prompted some counties in North Central Arkansas to issue burn bans. As of Thursday morning Izard, Fulton, and Sharp counties have issued burn bans. On Wednesday the city of Briarcliff listed a

A registered sex offender who was arrested July 30 and charged with five felonies, including having simultaneous possession of guns and drugs, appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday (August 11).Sixty-four-year-old David

A Mountain Home man is facing 11 charges for a crash earlier this month that damaged three campers, took out a utility pole, knocked out power to over 550 North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) customers and threatening

photo credit: Modus Studios With students returning to class on Wednesday, the faculty at Flippin Public Schools are looking to the new year with a fresh focus on growing student achievements, student safety and facility updates. A

Brand New Church members hand out donuts to students and staff Wednesday as school year begins. Norfork Facebook Page With Norfork officially starting classes Wednesday this week, newly elected superintendent Richard Blevins spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will have a temporary full road closure on Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 9 to 3 on Thursday. Officials regret any inconvenience this may cause. The closure has been

The Baxter County Conservation District will hold its next board meeting Thursday at 6 at the Farm Bureau board room,  located at 1424 Highway 62 in Mountain Home. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered

The City of Briarcliff has issued a burn ban, effective immediately due to dry conditions, lack of rainfall and an increased fire risk. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Yellville-Summit Athletic Department will host Panther Fest on Thursday featuring games, athlete recognitions and community activities. KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News spoke with Athletic Director, Steve Jones, who explains the purpose of Panther Fest.

The third suspect in a series of July break-ins and thefts from Lake Norfork marinas has surrendered to the Baxter County Sheriff.Nineteen-year-old Macgyver Michael Sabin of Gardner, Kansas, turned himself in after a bench warrant was issued

An Indiana man pled guilty to two counts of 4th degree sexual assault during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Twenty-five-year-old Juan Martin Blankenship was sentenced to 12 years in prison for having sex

An off-duty Springdale fireman and paramedic was killed in an ATV accident last Thursday in Baxter County. The victim is identified as 36-year-old Anthony Michael Spero of Farmington. According to the accident report from the Baxter County

Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith has announced her candidacy for re-election in 2026. Smith spoke with KTLO News and was asked why she announced her re-election bid for Baxter County. Listen: click to download audio Smith first

Superintendent Jones speaks to parents and students last week for open house The 2025-26 school year for Cotter Public Schools will see many new changes from facilities to the implementation of a new state mandate for digital

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam targeting the spouses and relatives of people recently booked into the county detention center. According to the sheriff’s office, a scammer has been calling family members

A long standing part of the Mountain Home skyline will be no more in the coming weeks. The old feed mill on Wade St. is being dismantled and the property cleared for future developments. The facility, which

The City of Mountain Home issued 17 business licenses in July, 10 of which were home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Office Manager of the Planning and Engineering Department in Mountain Home. The licenses include:-Baillie

In July, 17 building permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Office Manager of Planning and Engineering Department Jeannie Anderson. Three commercial sign permits were issued. The first went to JTJ

The Baxter County Clerk’s Office has announced that jurors in Group Y do not need to report on Tuesday, September 9. Instead, they are now scheduled to report at 9 on Monday, September 15 at the Baxter

A manhunt in Mountain Home ended Tuesday morning when police took a suspect into custody, according to the Mountain Home Police Department. KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News spoke with MHPD Investigator, Sam Seamans, who describes

Serenity, Inc. hosted the 15th Taste of The Twin Lakes Monday evening at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. There were many familiar faces and new additions as well. Ticket holders enjoyed a wide variety of local restaurants who

Two arrests have been made and a third arrest is pending following an investigation into several break-ins and thefts from area marinas that were reported in July. 19-year-old Lukas Trey Helm of Olathe, Kansas and 20-year-old Dane

Three people, one of them a juvenile, have been arrested following an armed robbery at a Mountain Home park Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported to three people who were in the victim’s car when two people

Students will return to Mountain Home Public Schools on Tuesday for the start of the 2025-26 school year, with new statewide initiatives and a staggered start for kindergarten.Kindergarten boys will attend their first day Tuesday, while girls

Jason Nazarenko is currently serving his first term in the Arkansas House of Representatives and has announced he will seek re-election for District 4 which includes portions of Marion and Baxter Counties. Jason’s accomplishments in the 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revised the temporary full road closure dates scheduled for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam. The road will now be closed from 9 to 3 on Thursday. The previously scheduled

The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop meeting at 6:30 Tuesday at City Hall located at 49 City Hall Circle.Items on the agenda include review of July’s workshop and council meeting minutes, the monthly report of

A Yellville woman shot herself to death just outside of the ambulance bay at Baxter Health Monday morning. Police say the 43-year-old had a suicide note in her pocket. According to the incident report from the Mountain

A man who had been declared a fugitive on June 2 and recently had a manhunt launched to locate him was captured Sunday morning. Thirty-six-year-old Stephen Richard Whaples was arrested around 3 in the morning Sunday and

Last week, a Facebook post alleging Baxter County has been allowing dumping of hazardous debris and fluids at the old county quarry on County Road 69 caused quite a stir. The post was written by Joey Nault,

A man once listing a Mountain Home address and with a long history of committing crimes, skipping court, running from the law, evading supervision by probation and parole officers and being the object of large-scale manhunts was

Last week during the Baxter County Quorum Court meeting, the court passed a resolution to spend $16,000 on helping clear land on the site of the new Aldi store where the former El Chico restaurant once was

Serenity, Inc. is inviting the community to “Cruise for A Cause” at the Taste of The Twin Lakes Monday evening at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. The fundraiser, now in its 15th year, showcases local restaurants offering specialty

Photo courtesy of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission conducted a 733-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the Camp Robinson Special Use Area to improve habitat for northern bobwhite quail and other

The Mountain Home Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Monday afternoon at 1 in the council chambers of the municipal building to consider several planning and zoning matters. Among the items on the agenda is a

The Salesville City Council will meet Monday to discuss a range of issues, including a proposed trash rate increase and new cybersecurity measures for the city. The meeting, set for 6 at City Hall, will also include

The Yellville-Summit School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 7 in the district’s administrative building. The agenda includes action on student transfer petitions, property risk and insurance matters, and the adoption of district assurances

Officials with the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority announced Friday morning the lifting of a boil water order that had been in place since Monday for customers on Boat Dock Road and Leta Drive. The notice was originally

The Mountain Home City Council approved new billboard and yard sign ordinances Thursday night. It was the third readings for each ordinance after both underwent changes from their first and second readings last month. They also heard

Board members hear from AP students during Thursday’s meeting In a meeting lasting an hour and thirty minutes, the Mountain Home Public School Board tackled a light agenda as the district prepares for the return of students

If you have ever wanted to own a bridge but thought you couldn’t afford one, here is your chance. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) is replacing the U.S. Route 160 Bridge over Bull Shoals Lake at

The Junior Auxiliary of Mountain Home will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday from 10 to 2 at the First Baptist Church CLC Building. KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News met with Mary House, the

A hot sauce festival featuring competitive eating contests and local vendors is scheduled for Saturday at Hickory Park in Mountain Home.”Burning in the Mountains” will run from 10 to 3 and is expected to draw hot sauce

    Marion County Jurors in the PINK panel have been dismissed until September 29 according to county and Circut Clerk Dawn Moffett. Jurors are to call the night before for instructions. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Judge Litty says this photo has misled the public into what is being burned at the quarry. (photo credit: Joey Nault on Facebook) Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty spoke out Thursday on allegations the county has been

The treasurer of a local bowling league has been arrested for stealing $17,115 from the league and then filing a report saying it was stolen from his car. Thirty-five-year-old Timothy Lyle King of Flippin is facing a

Mountain Home Public Schools will hold its annual district-wide open house Thursday from 1 to 7. Students and families will have the opportunity to visit campuses, meet teachers and staff, pick up schedules, and prepare for the

The Norfork School Board met in a special session Monday night and began discussions of adding volleyball as a new sport and added new goals to the contract of superintendent Richard Blevins.Blevins tells KTLO, Classic Hits and

The Mountain Home School Board of Education will meet Thursday evening at 6 in the district’s administration building to consider key items ahead of the new school year including approval of the 2025-26 budget. The early August

The City of Gassville Personnel Committee will meet Thursday at 2:30 at the Gassville Community Center located at 204 South School Street. The only item on the agenda is review and discussion of a proposed cybersecurity policy.

A Yellville man has been arrested on one count of rape and 48 counts of second degree sexual assault involving a minor. Fifty-one-year-old Rickie Ed Heinen was arrested Monday afternoon and released Tuesday evening after posting $75,000

A rural Mountain Home man with six felony arrests in Arkansas, five misdemeanor arrests in Baxter County and one misdemeanor arrest in Missouri on his record is behind bars again following an arrest for the assault of

For those attending events at the Cotter gymnasium this school year, they will see something that is new and very unique. Most gyms across the country will have their school’s mascot painted on the floor. When Cotter

The Baxter County Quorum Court on Tuesday approved a series of ordinances and resolutions involving land-clearing for Aldi, departmental reimbursements, and board appointments during a 44-minute regular meeting.Justices approved Resolution 2025-19, allocating $16,000 for land-clearing for Aldi

Twin Lakes Playhouse will present a stage production of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë beginning Friday with performances scheduled through Sunday, August 24. Directed by Olivia Wolfe, the production stars Kelsey Yearwood and Pheonix Tilley, with assistant

The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) will hold its next meetings Wednesday at the John Paul Hammerschmidt Conference Center on the South Campus of North Arkansas College, 1515 Pioneer Drive in Harrison. The NWAEDD Executive Committee

The Mountain Home City Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 5 in the council chambers of the Municipal Building at 720 Hickory Street. Items on the agenda include, under old business, the council will consider

Baxter Health is proud to welcome Chesney Skaggs, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Skaggs is a skilled internist joining the First In Service Hospitalists practice group serving at Baxter Health. Dr. Skaggs, an Arkansas native, recently

Pictures requested from the City of Yellville The City of Yellville has filed an injunction against a woman who is living in a storage shed, which is against city code, and a man who is providing electricity

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has appointed Dr. Sandra Massey as interim vice chancellor for academic affairs. Massey, a Jonesboro native and current resident of the Twin Lakes Area, began serving in the role in mid-July. She will

It will be a busy evening for the Baxter County Quorum Court Tuesday night with 13 items of new business on the agenda. Among the items is a resolution to approve $16,000 to aid in the clearing

The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department has announced that Oels Road, also known as County Road 278, will be closed to through traffic for paving on Tuesday. Crews will begin working in the morning at 7

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a full road closure on Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 8 to 5,  Wednesday for routine maintenance.Officials said the closure has been coordinated with local emergency and

2025 Bomb Squad at First World Competition this year supported by STG A local nonprofit in Mountain Home is creating light ‘bulb moments’ for local students as they work to connect the dots between traditional studies and

Contestants from across the region competed in the annual Fulton County Fair Pageant, held this past week in Salem. Winners were named in multiple age divisions, from infants to young adults.In the Baby Girl (1-12 months) category,

The Yellville City Council will meet Monday evening at 6 at City Hall. Items on the agenda  will be mostly procedural with new and old business. A park board meeting will be held immediately following the council

The Arkansas Department of Health has issued a boil water notice for Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority customers on Boat Dock Road and Leta Drive. The notice was issued as a precaution after a water line break caused

Authorities are searching for a Calico Rock man who fled from law enforcement twice in less than 24 hours. According to the Izard County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Stephen Whaples ran from an Arkansas State Trooper on Dolph

A Howell County man who was arrested in Ozark County last fall for attacking a man with a machete causing him to nearly lose his hand has been arrested again, this time on charges of tampering with

Authorities are investigating after human remains were found at the scene of a residential fire in the Oakland area of Marion County. Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence on Marion County

Tommy Knight has announced his bid for reelection to the Mountain Home Public School Board, Position 2.A lifelong resident of Mountain Home and a 1973 graduate of Mountain Home High School, Knight said he would be honored

A Baxter County man has been accused of violating Arkansas’s Fraudulent Insurance Acts following an investigation into false roofing repair claims submitted to his insurance provider. According to a sworn affidavit filed by the Arkansas Insurance Department’s

Arkansas State University Mountain Home is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and is now enrolling students for the Fall 2025 semester, with expanded opportunities available. Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement Christy Keirn visited the KTLO, Classic

The Corp kept up efforts all month letting water out of area lakes after heavy spring rains Besides one record breaking rainfall day the month of July ended lower for precipitation compared to the past three years

The Norfork School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday at 5 in the board room of the district’s administration building located at 44 Fireball Lane. The agenda includes consideration of updates to the

Marion County Jurors on the pink panel do not need to report for duty Monday morning according to Marion County Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet. Jurors are to report at the Marion County Courthouse Tuesday morning at 9.

A Baxter County man was taken into custody without injury Saturday night after allegedly threatening to shoot a man living on his property and then engaging in a tense standoff with deputies while armed with a handgun.

A Mountain Home man was injured Friday afternoon when his e-bike struck the side of a truck pulling out of a parking lot along Main Street. Twenty-one-year-old Emanuel Fuentes was transported to Baxter Health by ambulance following

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is inviting Arkansans to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month this August with special deals and events at two of its shooting ranges: the Fiocchi Shooting Sports Complex in Mayflower and the

Mountain Home firefighters kept a fire from causing major damage to a house Saturday afternoon with quick work. An exterior fire at the house located at 459 Pioneer Trail Drive northeast of Mountain Home, caused only minimal

Two Twin Lakes area athletes represented Arkansas at the 2025 National Senior Games in Des Moines, Iowa, bringing home honors and showcasing the strength of local competitors on the national stage. Mary Jo Augustine-Traver delivered a standout

Republican State Representative Stetson Painter recently announced his bid for reelection to a third term in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Painter has been serving his second term in the House as representative for citizens in Baxter

Two new federal court lawsuits were filed this month by individuals based on alleged conditions they encountered as inmates at the Baxter County Detention Center.31-year-old Carl Jones filed his suit July 7 followed by 35-year-old Bradley Hanes

The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the School of New Hope in Yellville to support its ongoing mission of serving individuals with developmental disabilities in Marion County and surrounding areas. The funds will be

The Junior Auxiliary of Mountain Home will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 9, from 10 to 2 at the First Baptist Church CLC Building. The event is free for all K–12 students in Baxter

The Mountain Home High School Class of 1965 will celebrate its 60th reunion during homecoming weekend, October 10-11, with a series of casual gatherings and events aimed at reconnecting old friends. Class historian Jackie Edmonds said the

    The Bull Shoals City Council appointed Jonathan J. Babb as the city’s new police chief Thursday night during a meeting that covered a wide range of city business. Babb’s appointment was made official with the passage

A Paragould man arrested in Puerto Rico last week on a failure to appear warrant on child pornography charges has a criminal history in Baxter County as well. Forty-two-year-old Jonathan Enoch Bricker was arrested at the San

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has announced the lineup for the 14th season of its Performing Arts Series, set to begin Sept. 13 with a performance by Resurrection: A Journey Tribute, a nationally recognized band. The series, which

In a brief meeting Thursday evening the Mountain Home Public School Board met in executive session covering personnel matters. Most of the agenda covered resignations, hirings and transfers within the Special Education Department across multiple campuses. Follow

Arkansas will hold its annual sales tax holiday this weekend, allowing shoppers to purchase certain items tax-free in preparation for the upcoming school year. The tax exemption begins at 12:01 on Saturday morning and ends at 11:59

Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey will host a public “Drop-In With Dewey” event on Friday at the district’s administrative office. Dewey will be available to meet with parents, staff, and community members from 9 to

Arkansas dove hunters will have twice as many opportunities as last year to hunt on private land through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s permit-based field program for the 2024-25 season. The AGFC announced that six private

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to change their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card PINs immediately, following a rise in scam activity targeting recipients’ accounts.

The Bull Shoals City Council is set to meet Thursday evening with a full agenda that includes discussion of short-term rental regulations, utility deposit changes, and the appointment of a new police chief. There will be a

A Marion County man with 18 previous arrests is behind bars again after allegedly assaulting his wife. Forty-three-year-old Joshua Dustin Monistere of Bull Shoals was arrested July 20 following the incident. According to the probable cause affidavit

After five days of searching Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) announced Wednesday evening that an arrest had been made in connection to a double homicide that occurred Saturday at Devil’s Den State Park. James

An arrest has been made after a California man scammed a Baxter County woman out of $71,000. The man, 31-year-old Wenyan Song of West Covina, California, is also charged for scamming a victim in Carroll County out

Ernest (EJ) Adkins has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Gassville.A lifelong resident of the Twin Lakes area, Adkins is a U.S. Navy veteran, a graduate of Yellville-Summit High School, and a single father of two.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a full road closure on Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 8 to 5, August 4 through August 6 for routine maintenance.Officials said the closure has been coordinated

The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special session Thursday at 5:30 in the district’s administration building. According to the agenda, the board will enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. No action

The City of Gassville Water and Wastewater Committee will meet Thursday at 10 in the Community Center located at 204 S. School St. Agenda items include discussion of water tank maintenance and sewer lift station maintenance fees.

The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has named Danielle Frencl as its Student of the Month for July 2025.Frencl, a student and staff member at Arkansas State University–Mountain Home, was recognized for her dedication and perseverance in

The Yellville-Summit School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday at 5:30 at the district’s administrative building.According to the agenda, the board will call the meeting to order and establish a quorum before entering executive session to

A sex offender registered with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Thursday after deputies served a search warrant at a residence on Baxter CR 30. The Sheriff’s Office reported they had information to believe that firearms

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has named Max, an 18-month-old male shepherd mix, as this week’s Shelter Pet of the Week. Max was found on July 27 on 1800 block of Arbor Court in Mountain Home. He’s

Baxter Health leadership has notified employees of growing financial pressures stemming from lower-than-expected patient volumes and continued inflation in operating costs.The update follows a 13-month stretch of positive operating margins that came to an end earlier this

The City of Mountain Home announced Tuesday the traffic lights at 8th Street and Highway 62B are going to be removed to help with traffic flow through the city. The lights will be removed in 90 days.

A man who stole a pickup truck in Sharp County in 2021, drove it to Mountain Home and tried unsuccessfully to use credit cards that were in the truck in Walmart to purchase items has been arrested.

A homicide investigation is underway in Searcy County after a woman was found shot to death last Tuesday, July 22. Sheriff Kenny Cassell says the victim, 69-year-old Mona Sloop, who lived alone on Shady Grove Road, about

Arkansas taxpayers affected by this spring’s natural disasters have been granted additional time to file their state income tax returns, the state Department of Finance and Administration announced Tuesday. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders previously issued Executive Orders

The Baxter County Library is inviting the public to a unique fundraising event by transforming its book stacks into a full 18-hole mini golf course for one day only on Thursday. The family-friendly event will run from

Discount grocery retailer Aldi is officially coming to Mountain Home, with plans to build its first local store on the site of the former El Chico restaurant. The long-rumored development was confirmed this week, marking a significant

    The Mountain Home and Twin Lakes area are under a heat advisory this week as temperatures rise into the upper 90s, with heat index values exceeding 105 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory,

Three of the four people charged in the murder of then 35-year-old Cody Stradford are on the August 11 Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division docket.It is the most recent of numerous appearances made by the four defendants

A domestic disturbance call in Baxter County on Friday, July 11, ended in the arrest of a woman accused of assaulting her husband and puncturing a vehicle tire with a knife. The incident occurred around 3:30 at

The Mountain Home Parks & Recreation Department will host a free Lifeguard Challenge event this August to help individuals prepare for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course. Participants will have the opportunity to complete two required

The City of Mountain Home reported an increase in sales tax collections for the month, which reflect the sales in May, with several categories seeing year-over-year growth.The city’s general sales tax collections totaled $627,999.72 for the month,

The Baxter County Economic Development Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday at 3. The meeting will take place in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda includes a presentation on an

The Marion County Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday at 5:30. The meeting will be held at the Marion County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Forty-seven-year-old Nicholas Speak pled guilty to drug charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday (July 21). He was put on probation for 10 years. One factor that kept him out of prison

Photo courtesy of the Theodosia Area Volunteer Fire Department. A woman from southeast Missouri was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Ozark County Thursday afternoon. The woman from Chaffee, whose name was not released as per the

Baxter Health has announced the addition of Dr. Shawn Anderson to the emergency department at Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital. Anderson, an emergency medicine physician with nearly 20 years of experience, most recently served as Medical Director

Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize announced she will seek re-election as a Republican when the filing period opens in November. Mize, first elected in 2012, is currently serving her 13th year in office. Her professional background includes

The Baxter County Planning Board will hold a meeting on Monday at 11 in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda are a discussion with Consolidated Land Service regarding a

A woman listing a Norfork address appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (July 21) where she pled guilty to a number of drug-related charges. Forty-year-old Ashley Garris was sentenced to six years in prison. According

A Taney County woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash just east of Bakersfield Thursday afternoon. The 80-year-old Forsyth woman, who was not identified by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as per their policy, was pronounced dead

This week KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News had the opportunity to speak with Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester, who provided an overview of his office’s responsibilities, priorities and recent accomplishments. During an interview, Jester

Sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home showed increases in the latest report from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, which reflects local spending during the month of May. According to

With triple-digit heat indexes becoming more common, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is reminding boaters and anglers to take precautions before heading out on the water this summer. Whether fishing or simply relaxing on the lake,

As John David “JD” Neeley wrapped up his seven-year tenure with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, he described his time as like “jumping on a moving train” – one that kept rolling long after he stepped

Since 2013, Leigh Goldsworth Blackmon of Yellville has picked up criminal charges in both Baxter and Marion Counties. The 33-year-old Blackmon appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (July 21) for a hearing to determine if

A Boone County woman has been arrested after a deputy discovered dogs at her residence had gone nearly two weeks without water and one of them had already died, and children at the home had direct access

The City of Mountain Home will launch its 2025 Hickory Park Concert Series on Saturday with a performance by The Square Piano, a dueling piano act known for high-energy shows and audience participation. The free concert will

The Mountain Home High School Navy Junior ROTC program will host its annual Cadet Leadership Training Week from July 28 to Aug. 1, offering a series of drills, competitions and leadership development opportunities for incoming and returning

The Norfork Fire Department will host its Summer Sizzle community event on Saturday from 2 to 7 at Station 1. The event will feature firehouse and apparatus tours, a gun raffle, games, snow cones, and a “Dunk

Amber Knowles has announced her candidacy for Marion County Treasurer in the March 2026 Republican primary. Knowles, a lifetime Marion County resident, currently serves as Deputy Treasurer. She said she plans to bring increased transparency and operational

Mountain Home Public Schools are preparing for the start of a new academic year, with administrators releasing a video this week outlining key dates and information for families. -All school buildings will host an open house on

Credit: James Moore A Mountain Home man, whose name has not been released, was injured while refueling a lawn mower in a shop building at his residence west of Mountain Home Thursday night. According to information from

    Jurors in Group Y have been instructed to report for jury duty at 9 on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Baxter County Court Complex, located at 301 East 6th Street in Mountain Home. Jurors are asked

A Gassville woman accused of the theft of property from vehicles parked at a Mountain Home apartment complex in early May pled guilty to the charges against her during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division

A Mountain Home man has died from injuries he sustained in a three-vehicle accident in Baxter County earlier this month. The victim, 87-year-old Benjamin P. Lohmeyer, died at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield.He was one of

Serenity, Inc. will host the Taste Of The Twin Lakes fundraising event that showcases local restaurants offering specialty food items for ticket holders. Nicole Breakbill, Director at Serenity, Inc. spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot

The Junior Auxiliary of Mountain Home will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 9, from 10 to 2 at the First Baptist Church CLC Building. The event is free for all K–12 students in Baxter

The Old Mill Tavern will host a Bike Night event on Saturday from 6 to 9.The event is organized in partnership with the Wolfhounds Motorcycle Club. According to organizers, 100% of the proceeds will go toward assisting

Shari Sharp has announced her candidacy for Marion County Collector, citing her background in financial management and a desire to serve the public.Sharp currently serves as Chief Deputy Collector and has worked in the Collector’s Office since

A Mountain Home woman who faces drug charges in two open criminal cases was declared a fugitive after failing to appear during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (July 21). Failure to appear in

A rural Mountain Home man has been arrested after his mother found a pipe bomb filled with components he built. Nineteen-year-old Gavin Daniel Ogle is being held in the Baxter County Detention Center following an investigation by

Local officials are urging residents, especially seniors, to be on high alert as scam activity increases across the region. The warning follows a rise in reports of fraud attempts involving fake billing, phony tech support, impersonation of

An 11-year-old angler from Midway has earned a place in the Arkansas state fishing records after reeling in a white sucker near Bull Shoals Dam — the first recognized catch of its kind in the state. Daniel

Danfoss, a global leader in engineering solutions, is celebrating 50 years of operation at its Mountain Home facility this month.Established in 1974, the Mountain Home plant has grown into one of the company’s key North American manufacturing

The Cotter City Council will hold its regular meeting on today at 6:00 in the Cotter City Council Chambers.Agenda items include: – Discussion and action on clean-up and removal of the house and improvements located at 427

Cyndi Mueller of Yellville has announced her candidacy for Marion County Treasurer in the March 2026 Republican primary.Mueller currently serves as Chief Deputy Treasurer for Baxter County and previously held the position of Deputy Treasurer in Marion

Two Baxter County residents charged with keeping a 15-year-old male described as “low functioning” locked in a dark bathroom, naked and unfed for days were expected to plead guilty to the charges against them during a session

A Fulton County woman received minor injuries and is facing four charges following a single-vehicle accident Friday evening in Ozark County. Sixty-two-year-old Debra K. Bryant of Gepp was taken to Baxter Health by ambulance for treatment of

A Mountain Home man has been named the Arkansas Game Warden of the Year. David Foret, who is assigned to Baxter County, was officially awarded the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission’s 2025 Sgt. Monty Carmikle Arkansas Game

Arkansas State University – Mountain Home invites the public to attend an open house at the Workforce Development Center/Technical Campus on Thursday from 5 to 7 at the Dr. Robin L. Myers Technical Education Campus, located at

The Norfork School Board had a busy session Monday evening during which the implemented their plan to comply with a new state law and they voted to continue with free meals for the upcoming school year.The new

The Mountain Home Fire Department celebrated the retirement of Captain Steve Nearn on Friday, recognizing more than 30 years of service to the department and the community. Captain Nearn began his career with the department as a

The Baxter County Personnel Committee will hold a meeting at 9:30 on Wednesday morning in the third-floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Agenda items include discussion of part-time assistance for the Veterans Service Office and

The Viola School Board will hold a work session on Wednesday at 11:30 in the school cafeteria. During the session, board members and community attendees will observe a demonstration by School Eats, the district’s food service management

The Baxter County Economic Development Committee will meet on Wednesday at 8:30 in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Baxter County Courthouse.The agenda is a discussion on Economic Development matters. The public is invited to attend.

    The City of Mountain Home has announced its 2025 Hickory Park Concert Series lineup, offering residents and visitors a chance to enjoy live music in a family-friendly setting. The concert series, held at Hickory Park located

A Mountain Home man facing drug-related charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday and entered a guilty plea to possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Sixty-two-year-old Ross Rains was sentenced to five years in prison

Vincent Anderson, recently designated as the Baxter County Historian, will be the featured speaker at the Baxter County Historical Society’s monthly meeting Tuesday at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County. Anderson is an accomplished storyteller

The Mountain Home Education Foundation has announced its 2025 Hall of Honor inductees, recognizing outstanding alumni, educators, support staff, and community partners for their contributions to the school district and broader community.This year’s honorees are: – Clifton

The Flippin School District Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 6, approving a series of personnel, financial, and policy-related items ahead of the 2025–2026 school year.The board approved the consent agenda and

Baxter County Road crews will be working on County Road 276, located off River Road, through Thursday and delays can be expected.A spokesperson for the Road and Bridge Department says crews are repaving County Road 276 and

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a full road closure of Highway 178 across the Bull Shoals Dam from 8 to 5 in the evening daily, beginning Tuesday until Thursday for routine maintenance.Officials say the

The City of Bull Shoals will hold a workshop on Tuesday at 6:00 at Bull Shoals City Hall, located at 706 C.S. Woods Boulevard. Items on the agenda include: – Water/sewer deposit fees; – Ordinance 2025-09; and

The monthly meeting of the Norfork Fire Protection District Commissioners will be held on Tuesday at 6 at 15680 Highway 5 South in Norfork. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Mountain Home and the Twin Lakes area are experiencing dangerous heat levels this week, with temperatures climbing well into the upper 90s and heat index values exceeding 105 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a heat

A Mountain Home area man has been arrested after stealing a car from a residence on U.S. Highway 62 east, crashing it on Jordan Road and then applying for a job the next day at a business

When probation and parole officers conducted a compliance visit to the residence of 41-year-old Miranda Pinkston in late March last year, they reported finding drugs and drug paraphernalia. Pinkston appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit

The Norfork School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday at 5:00 in the Central Office. Items on the agenda include: – Review of the classified salary schedule; – Discussion of Act

Twin Lakes Playhouse will present a stage production of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë beginning Friday, August 8, with performances scheduled through Sunday, August 24. Directed by Olivia Wolfe, the production stars Kelsey Yearwood and Pheonix Tilley,

The Twin Lakes Chapter 30 of the Disabled American Veterans will hold its monthly meeting on Monday at 2:30 in the training room of the new Mountain Home Police Department building, located at 650 South Street –

The Flippin School District Board of Education will meet Monday at 6:00 in the boardroom of Central Office to consider a full agenda of items related to the upcoming school year. The meeting will begin with approval

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a full road closure of Highway 178 across the Bull Shoals Dam from 8 to 5 in the evening daily, beginning Tuesday until Thursday for routine maintenance. Officials say

Photo of damage caused by the fire. (Courtesy of Ed Doiron) Six volunteer fire departments from two states spent most of their early morning hours Saturday battling a house fire in Ozark County. One person was taken

Footprints and tire tracks in the snow assisted investigators in bringing charges against 43-year-old Claude Rice and 42-year-old Deanna Blue in a burglary case. Rice appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and pled

On Tuesday this week the cadets and commanders of Civil Air Patrol Arkansas Squadron 107 visited KTLO to learn about how the station operates and gathers weather data. The 11 cadets were shown how KTLO, Classic Hits

Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital has formally announced EZ Niles as its new administrator, a position he has held since March 2025. Niles brings more than two decades of experience in the hospital and healthcare industry. His

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), joined by local, state, and federal dignitaries, celebrated the completion of a $16 million renovation of the Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery- the largest public warmwater fish hatchery of its

In a meeting lasting 82 minutes, the Cotter Public Schools Board of Education met on Thursday and approved several administrative and financial items, including a new cybersecurity policy and annual service agreements. Board members Allen Franks, Cameron

A Searcy County woman who broke into a home and stole a bar of soap and a can of coffee has been arrested on two charges, including one felony. Being held in the Searcy County Jail is

A man charged with injuring his mother and being in possession of drugs and paraphernalia to use drugs appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Thirty-one-year-old Dustin Issac Dearmore entered a guilty plea to the charges

Twin Lakes Playhouse will present a stage production of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë beginning Friday, August 8, with performances scheduled through Sunday, August 24. Directed by Olivia Wolfe, the production stars Kelsey Yearwood and Pheonix Tilley,

Two Baxter County residents will represent Arkansas at the Senior Olympics this month in Des Moines, Iowa. Mary Jo Augustine-Traver and Kevin Pieper have qualified to compete in the 2025 National Senior Games, a biennial multi-sport event

The inaugural Noble Lewis Memorial Talent Contest will take place Saturday at noon at the Civic Center on the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Salem. The event, sponsored by John Kunkel with JK Home Loans, is open to