The Flippin School Board accepted two resignations during Monday night’s regular session. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has this update. http://podcast.ktlo.com/ktlo/4864644.mp3 Listen: right-click to download mp3 The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Flippin School Board is set for
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: INTERLEAGUEToronto 12, Pittsburgh 0Philadelphia 7, Baltimore 5Washington 4, Houston 3Kansas City 6, Milwaukee 3Arizona 8, Texas 4Chicago White Sox 10, Cincinnati 9LA Angels 7, Chicago Cubs 5AMERICAN
The Mountain Home freshmen baseball team will be on the road on Wednesday. The Freshmen Bombers will take on Harrison at Jack Williams Field at the Equity Bank Sports Complex. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:30.
State tournament play continues Wednesday as four area teams will play their openers. Gainesville’s girls are set to begin action in the Class 2 State Tournament in Missouri. The Lady Bulldogs’ sectional game will be at Mountain
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The Chiefs have released four-time Pro Bowl running back Jamaal Charles, clearing more than $6 million in salary cap space, a person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press. The
The West Plains High School basketball team is one win away from a state tournament berth after their first game in the Class 4, District 9 Tournament at Bolivar. The top-seeded Lady Zizzers beat up on the
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The Chiefs are finalizing a $78 million, six-year deal with Eric Berry that will make him the highest-paid safety in the NFL, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations tells
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) _ Tonny Trocha-Morelos scored 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting, helping Texas A&M defeated Missouri 60-43 Tuesday. Missouri (7-22, 2-15 Southeastern Conference) took a 7-6 lead in a slow-paced, low-scoring first half, but Texas
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Rosie O’Donnell, one of Donald Trump’s most outspoken rivals, accused the president of being a lying, power-hungry misogynist during a protest near the White House Tuesday ahead of his joint address to Congress.
The Norfork High School girls' basketball team began action in the Class 1A State Tournament in dominating fashion. The Lady Panthers routed Concord 77-32 Tuesday night at Mount Ida. Norfork controlled the game from beginning to end
ABC/Image Group LANow that “Think a Little Less” has made it to the top-three, Michael Ray seems poised to have the second #1 of his career. But the Eustis, Florida native believes he may be in a position to
ABC/Image Group LA After more than a year on the road, Luke Bryan is pulling into the home stretch on the Kill the Lights Tour. This year’s Super Bowl anthem singer kicks off the final eight dates on the
Marc Hauser; Joseph LlanesJohn Mellencamp recently released a new single called “Grandview” that features guest vocals by Martina McBride. The heartland rocker and the country star will team up to perform the tune for the first time
ABC/Image Group LAIt wasn’t that long ago that Chris Lane performed his romantic single, “For Her,” on The Bachelor, but the North Carolina native is cueing up his current hit for another performance Wednesday night. Chris will do the second
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for EJAFElton John marked his 25th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party with a milestone: Seven million dollars was raised for his AIDS Foundation. At the star-studded gala, Elton told the crowd, “This party and
Image Source Pink/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — After tombstones were found toppled at Jewish cemeteries in Missouri and Pennsylvania, and nearly 100 Jewish Community Centers and schools nationwide received bomb threats, Jewish leaders are urging President Trump to take
ABC/Image Group LAJohn Mellencamp recently released a new single called “Grandview” that features guest vocals by Martina McBride. The heartland rocker and the four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will team up to perform the tune for the first
domoyega/iStock/Thinkstock(OLATHE, KS) — The triple shooting at a Kansas bar that killed a man who immigrated to the U.S. from India is being investigated as a hate crime, the FBI announced on Tuesday. On Feb. 22, police
Thearon W. Henderson/iStock/Thinkstock(KANSAS CITY) – The Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time leading rusher has played his last down in Kansas City. The team announced Tuesday it released running back Jamaal Charles after eight seasons. “I have a great
feixianhu/iStock/Thinkstock(TAMPA, Fla.) — Curtis Reeves, accused of fatally shooting a man in a dispute over texting in a movie theater in January 2014, spent the first two hours of his testimony on Tuesday chronicling his nearly 27
MattGush/iStock/Thinkstock(RIVERSIDE, Ca.) — A family was on board the small plane that killed three people after it crashed into a Southern California home Monday, according to authorities. The Cessna 310 was carrying five people — one adult
The Twin Lakes Area is currently under a tornado watch, according to the National Weather Service and there is the potential for two rounds of severe weather Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, according to Marty Trexler
The new Baxter County jury pool does not need to report for duty Thursday, according to Baxter County Clerk Canda Reese. The next time jurors will need to report is Monday, March 27 at 9 a.m. at
Photo Courtesy of Big Machine Label Group The next time you head to the grocery store, you may bump into Thomas Rhett — or at least his mug on a cereal box. That’s because the “Star of the Show”
Doug SondersSir Rod Stewart could have arrived at his gig at London’s O2 arena on Monday night by Ferrari, stretch limo or even horse-drawn carriage, but he decided to be a regular bloke and take the Tube…or
Joseph Okpako/RedfernsA British songwriter and guitarist has swatted U2 with a $5 million copyright-infringement lawsuit claiming that the Irish rockers ripped off one of his compositions for their 1991 tune “The Fly.” The New York Daily News
The Donald W. Reynolds Library is hosting Story Time on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:30 or 11:30. Each week features a new theme that includes stories followed by a craft. Wednesday, March 1st and Saturday March
The Thursday night meeting of the Mountain Home City Council has been canceled due to the lack of an agenda, according to City Clerk Brian Plumlee. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Northwest Arkansas Workforce Development Board will meet Wednesday morning at 11. The meeting will be held at the Arkansas Workforce Center at the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District Plaza in Harrison. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass will hold a Farmer’s Market Meeting Wednesday afternoon at 2 in the second floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. Pendergrass will cover the rules and regulations of the Farmer’s Market at
The Thursday night meeting of the Mountain Home City Council has been canceled due to the lack of an agenda, according to City Clerk Brian Plumlee. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Northwest Arkansas Workforce Development Board will meet Wednesday morning at 11. The meeting will be held at the Arkansas Workforce Center at the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District Plaza in Harrison. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Because we care is not only the motto of the Saturday Club of Cotter, it has been the motivating force for generations of Cotter women who have contributed countless volunteer hours and thousands of dollars to their
iStock/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) — Two Houston police officers were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department. Cameras flying overhead showed the officers being transported to local hospitals by ambulance with a police escort. Officer
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A car drove into a crowd of people at a Mardi Gras Day parade on the Gulf Coast of Alabama Tuesday morning, just days after a similar incident occurred in New Orleans. The Gulf
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A car drove into a crowd of people at a Mardi Gras Day parade on the Gulf Coast of Alabama Tuesday morning, just days after a similar incident occurred in New Orleans. The Gulf
Grammy nominee Kelsea Ballerini is currently out on Thomas Rhett’s Home Team Tour. Over the weekend she took the time to meet a little fan named Kyree, who has undergone multiple organ donations. Kelsea Ballerini Gives Young
Country star Garth Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood had a reason to celebrate this past weekend. Their World Tour has now officially sold its five millionth ticket. Garth Brooks Celebrates 5 Million Tickets Sold on World Tour
Courtesy of Blackbird PresentsJohn Mellencamp, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Warren Haynes will join a slew of country artists at an all-star tribute to Merle Haggard that’s being organized by the late country legend’s family, his friend Willie Nelson
Atlantic Brett Eldredge hopes you’ll “smile, dance and act crazy” as you check out his new video for “Somethin’ I’m Good At.” Shot in California, the comic clip follows Brett during a disaster-filled day when he incinerates his
Courtesy of AXS TVA new concert special featuring a 2016 performance by Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and his current band, The Sensational Space Shifters, will get its televison premiere this Sunday, March 5, on AXS TV
Comstock/Thinkstock In 1982, this anonymous hit by Sylvia not only made it to #1 on the country chart, is also became a top-15 hit on pop stations. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Nobody.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All
ABC News(PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.) — Tim Tebow said the start of his spring training debut at the New York Mets training facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida, “feels great.” “Honestly it’s kind of a dream come
Win McNamee/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Trump’s new attorney general, Jeff Sessions, warned in prepared remarks Tuesday of “a dangerous new trend” of bloodshed across the U.S. and said police working to quell the violence are being “unfairly
SpaceX has announced that they will fly two private citizens on a trip around the moon late next year. The unnamed astronauts have already paid a significant deposit to do a moon mission. SpaceX to fly two
More than 100 gravestones at the Mount Carmel Jewish ceremony in northeastern Philadelphia were broken and overturned. ‘Hundreds’ of US Jewish graves attacked in Philadelphia Via www.bbc.co.uk 02/27/2017 11:57 AM
ABC News(NEW YORK) — President Trump responded to the father calling for an investigation of his Navy SEAL son’s death in a Yemen military raid, expressing sympathy for the service member’s family but defending the mission as
(AP) – Arkansas lawmakers have approved bills that would limit public access to government records, including measures keeping security information about the state Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion secret. The Senate on Monday approved a bill to
(AP) – Arkansas lawmakers have given final legislative approval to a measure requiring the state to suspend or revoke the license of abortion providers for any rule or law violation. The Senate on Monday voted 28-5 for
ABC/Image Group LA These days, things are pretty good for Jon Pardi. He just got his first ACM nomination, and “Dirt on My Boots” is on track to follow in the chart-topping success of his first #1, “Head
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Alison Krauss‘ new album, Windy City, debuts at #1 on the country albums chart this week, selling more than 36,000 copies during its first week. Kix Brooks is the subject of the latest episode of The Big Interview with Dan
The End Records/BMG Earlier this month, Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke released a new solo album called All Because of You, on which he showcases his talents as a singer, songwriter and guitar player. The diverse collection
(AP) – Arkansas is asking the state Supreme Court to clarify that it has lifted stays on the executions of eight death row inmates, accusing attorneys for the men of trying to manufacture a procedural loophole. Rutledge’s
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A St. Louis man is accused of killing his brother in a dispute over household duties. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 48-year-old Antwain Hyche-El is charged with first-degree murder in the death
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Three people are facing charges after being arrested at a St. Louis rally in support of LGBTQ issues. Several hundred people rallied and marched Saturday. The arrests came after the rally as police
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) – People working in Branson's entertainment industry say they're concerned about a local taxpayer-funded marketing strategy that has become more broadly focused. The Springfield News-Leader reports that the local convention bureau, which is connected
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri judge says the state Corrections Department intentionally delayed fulfilling a Sunshine request for the source of execution drugs. The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri announced the ruling in its
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri public defender system says Gov. Eric Greitens' proposal to restore some of its budget cuts still won't cover all of its costs for defending people too poor to afford a
The potential for severe weather is in the forecast for the Twin Lakes Area Tuesday as storms are predicted to move through the state. There will be a 40 percent chance for showers or thunderstorms increasing to
Cook County Sheriff’s Office(CHICAGO) — Illinois police are searching for a murder suspect that was mistakenly released from state custody, officials said Monday. Garrett Glover, 29, was released from the Illinois Department of Corrections on Monday after
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: INTERLEAGUETampa Bay 7, Philadelphia 2St. Louis 7, Boston 2Detroit 10, Atlanta 7Minnesota 9, Miami 6Pittsburgh 2, Toronto 1Houston 5, NY Mets 2Chicago White Sox 4, Chicago Cubs
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Bond has been set at $750,000 for Creighton basketball player Maurice Watson Jr., who is charged with first-degree sexual assault for allegedly forcing a 19-year-old Omaha woman into having nonconsensual sex. Watson, who
UNDATED (AP) – Kansas is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll. The Jayhawks (26-3) moved up two places to the top spot, receiving 58 first-place votes Monday from the 65-member national media
It’s a fairly busy Tuesday on the local sports scene as the schedule includes the season opener for the Mountain Home High School baseball team. The Bombers will travel to Jonesboro to meet Westside. Mountain Home is
Several high school basketball teams will begin state tournament play Tuesday in Arkansas, and Norfork’s girls head to Mount Ida as the top-ranked team in Class 1A by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The Lady Panthers’ first opponent in
The Mountain Home junior varsity girls’ soccer team had a rough outing at home as they were shut out by Southside Batesville’s varsity squad 2-0. Paola Harvey recorded three saves for the J.V. Lady Bombers. Mountain Home’s
House Bill 1249, requiring colleges and universities to allow concealed handguns on campus, is currently in the Senate and is expected to be voted on soon after several amendments. As the proposal stands now the revised bill
The Baxter county Historical and genealogical Society will meet Tuesday evening at 6 in the Knox Room of the Donald W. Reynolds Library in Mountain Home. Robert Nelson, a fourth generation native of the Mountain Home area
The Buffalo National River Partners and Boone Co. Library presents “If Walls Could Talk: Telling the Story of Hicks Site in Rush, Arkansas,” by Kimball Erdman from the University of Arkansas Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30. The
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office(ATLANTA) — A Georgia judge sentenced a couple to prison time today for their involvement in a 2015 incident in which a group they were part of waved Confederate flags, shouted racial slurs and
Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(PITTSBURGH) — Antonio Brown may now be the higest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. Sources tell ESPN Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a four-year, $61 million deal. The 28-year-old wide
Win McNamee/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Newly minted Attorney General Jeff Sessions questioned reports published by his agency about policing in Chicago and Ferguson, Missouri, describing “some of it” as “pretty anecdotal and not so scientifically based.” While admitting
KABC-TV(RIVERSIDE, Calif.) — A small plane crashed into a house in Riverside, California, on Monday. Fire officials on scene said four people were reported missing and three homes were impacted by the incident. The Federal Aviation Administration
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice has just dropped out of a portion of a voting rights lawsuit in Texas that could signal a shift in stance on the issue since Jeff Sessions was sworn in as
Credit: Claude GassianAround the time The Rolling Stones‘ recent blues covers album, Blue & Lonesome, was released this past December, the band members revealed that they also were working on a record of original tunes. Now, frontman
Courtesy Blackbird PresentsWillie Nelson is partnering with Merle Haggard’s family to put on an all-star tribute to his late friend and fellow legend. “Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard” will come to life April 6 on
Photo Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.The devil won’t be getting any rest, if Brantley Gilbert has anything to say about it. The “Weekend” hitmaker is adding a summer leg to his tour, named for his number one-selling album The
A Mountain Home woman, seen by Mountain Home Police in a vehicle behind a closed business, was arrested Saturday on felony drug charges. Mountain Home Police Chief says 33 year old Chasity Miller is being held in
A Gassville man was arrested on felony drug charges following a traffic stop by Flippin Police Friday. According to Flippin Police Officer Dusty Smith says Corey Weaver is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver
Chandler Jones on the Cardnials is the first player to draw the franchise tag this offseason. Carolina tagged defensive tackle Kawann Short as well. Cardinals place franchise tag on Chandler Jones Via www.nfl.com Arizona became the first
The Jayhawks (26-3) moved up two places to the top spot, receiving 58 first-place votes Monday from the 65-member national media panel. Kansas moves to No. 1 in AP poll, Villanova 2nd, UCLA 3rd Via www.seattletimes.com LAWRENCE,
iStock/Thinkstock(ATHENS, Tenn.) — A Tennessee woman has been reunited with her wedding dress three months after a tornado wiped out her home and possessions. Russell Repkie, 61, of Athens, returned the garment that was blown onto his
Credit: Anna WebberGov’t Mule, the group fronted by ex-Allman Brother Band guitarist Warren Haynes, has announced dates for a brief U.S. spring trek dubbed the Come What May tour. The outing gets underway with a May 17
Courtesy of Paradise ArtistsSynth-pop veteran Howard Jones will team up with a slew of popular New Wave-era artists this summer for the Retro Futura 2017 tour. Joining Jones on the U.S. trek will be The English Beat,
ABC/Image Group LAThey’re only two shows in, but Little Big Town is already adding more dates to their year-long residency at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. On the heels of two-sold out performances during which they sang their
iStock/Thinkstock(RENO, Nev.) — For Drake Krainbrink’s tenth birthday a magic show was just the way he wanted to celebrate. But he never thought the magical appearance during the act would turn out to be his father, home
ABC/Image Group LAIf we needed a reminder of why Garth Brooks is CMA Entertainer of the Year, we got a big one this weekend during his latest sold-out stop in Edmonton, Alberta. Trisha Yearwood interrupted her set
SamSlay Photography(MEDINA, Tenn.) — A prank involving two Tennessee police officers led to a romantic proposal outside a squad car on Friday afternoon. Greg Morris, 20, a correctional officer, popped the question to girlfriend Brooklyn Schrupp, 20,
The Class 1A State Basketball Tournament began Monday at Mount Ida, and one area team had the first game of the boys' bracket. Omaha watched its season come to an end as they were edged out by
John Blanding/The Boston Globe via Getty Images(BOSTON) — The full complement of jurors was chosen Monday to hear the trial of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. The 16 jurors selected will be sworn on Wednesday, with opening
iStock/Thinkstock(PHILADELPHIA) — After an incident in which hundreds of headstones at a cemetery were found broken and overturned, the head of The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia said the local Jewish community is feeling threatened. Police have
A Gassville woman, 39-year-old Eva Louise York, was arrested by Mountain Home Police Sunday for felony theft by receiving and was booked and released from the Baxter County Jail on a $5,000 bond. According to an arrest
THe Baxter Day Service Center will be holding a Board of Directors meeting Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 located at 1631 Leo Davis Drive. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are not afraid to show their affection to the public. The couple were caught kissing in front of reporters and photographers after 10 years of marriage. Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman Caught Kissing
Curtis Rempel from country duo High Valley is expecting a second child next month. Curtis mentioned him and his wife can’t want and they still haven’t decided on a name yet. High Valley’s Curtis Rempel Expecting Second
iStock/Thinkstock(OCILLA, Ga.) — Georgia police have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the 2005 disappearance of a high school teacher. Ryan Alexander Duke, a former student of the Georgia high school where the woman taught, was
Credit: Jess GriffinHeart‘s Ann Wilson is preparing to launch a new U.S. solo tour next month, and in honor of the impending trek, the powerhouse singer has revealed her top 10 all-time live albums. While many of
David Lachapelle/NBCBlake Shelton might be known as one of country’s biggest jokesters, but when it comes to NBC’s popular TV talent search The Voice, which returns for a 12th season Monday night, Blake takes his competitive streak
Comstock/ThinkstockIn honor of last night’s Academy Awards: Two actors, Sissy Spacek and Reese Witherspoon, have won an Oscar for their portrayals of iconic female country stars. Can you name them? ANSWER: Loretta Lynn and June Carter Cash.
HoLoGram RecordingsFormer Wings guitarist Laurence Juber is celebrating the music of his ex-boss Paul McCartney‘s old band on a new album titled LJ Can’t Stop Playing The Beatles, which will be released on Friday, March 3. The
Miguel Tovar/LatinContent/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Just days after being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, Andrew Bogut is reportedly seeking to get released. Sources tell ESPN the center is in active buyout negotiations with Philadelphia, and should he
Since 1905 generations of women in Cotter have served their community as members of the Saturday Club of Cotter. Annette Thrasher, a native of Cotter, says they originally began as a social club. http://podcast.ktlo.com/ktlo/4864475.mp3 Listen: right-click to
Local Arkansas State Representative Nelda Speaks says she wants to clear the air concerning a flyer, many area residents received over the weekend, from the Arkansas Chapter of Americans for Prosperity. The letter asks to support Education
In a mix-up sure to be referenced for years, ‘La La Land’ was mistakenly announced as Best Picture winner at the Academy Awards last night. Approximately one minute into their acceptance speech, they were interrupted and ‘Moonlight’
Sean Spicer, White House Press Secretary, has been performing random phones checks on his staff’s phones in order to weed out who is leaking information to the media. Spicer checks aides’ phones for leaks Via rss.cnn.com 02/26/2017
NOAH SEELAM/AFP/Getty Images(OLATHE, Kan.) — A Kansas man who’s been called a hero for trying to stop a deadly shooting last week said he was “happy” to risk his life to save others and that he’s grateful
BBRFor decades, the New Faces show at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville has dared to predict who’ll be the biggest stars of tomorrow. But in 2017, the act who made the biggest impression of the night wasn’t
Legacy RecordingsNew details about Kinks frontman Ray Davies‘ upcoming solo album, Americana, and his plan to release a second volume of the autobiographical collection, have been revealed at Shore Fire Media’s website. On Davies’ bio webpage at
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLeAnn Rimes has crossed genres once again with her second #1 single on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart with a groove called “Long Live Love.” The track, a soulful pop tune in its original form,
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: INTERLEAGUEBaltimore 8, Pittsburgh 3Minnesota 5, Washington 2Houston 3, Atlanta 2Philadelphia 10, Toronto 3NY Mets 5, Detroit 2Cleveland 1, Chicago Cubs 1Chicago White Sox 7, Colorado 3Seattle 13,
(AP) – A Republican state lawmaker wants to remove the names of Arkansas’ most famous Democrats from Little Rock’s airport. Sen. Jason Rapert says pilots have complained to him about flying into Bill and Hillary Clinton National
(AP) – A Little Rock woman whose son was killed by a police officer who was later fired and charged with manslaughter wants a federal judge to reconsider a ruling dismissing the city and a former police
(AP) – Police in Jacksonville say they have arrested a 63-year-old man in connection with his wife’s shooting death. A police report indicates that Larry James Hawkins was arrested early Sunday at his home in Jacksonville on
(AP) – Volunteers in Columbia, Missouri, have been working to create a sanctuary for millions of monarch butterflies that pass through the state as they migrate to and from Mexico. The Columbia Missourian reports that efforts to
(AP) – A Missouri woman has pleaded guilty to neglect after authorities say she left her 2-year-old boy near a space heater while using methamphetamine. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Kathleen Marie Peacock of St. Charles
(AP) – Arkansas State University trustees have approved an updated collaboration agreement with its partner on the launch of its Mexico campus. The Board met Friday on the ASUMH campus. The school's agreement with its partner, Mexico-based
It appears retailers in Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home had a good Christmas Shopping season, as reflected in the recently released sales tax numbers from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. The February
Dustin Trevor Horn entered a guilty plea to charges related to what turned into a drug bust at a Mountain Home apartment complex in early January, and was given nine years probation and ordered to spent 12
Joseph Bermingham of Cotter was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to a number of charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. The newest cases against Bermingham is only the
Bobby Nelson of Gassville changed his plea to guilty on drug-related charges and was put on probation for 60 months. According to the the probable cause affidavit, the 1999 pickup truck driven by the 50-year-old Nelson had
The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism is the recipient of the silver award from the 2016 North American Travel Journalists Association Awards Competition for the Destination Social Media or Marketing Campaign category. Bob Knight, General Manger
The Flippin School Board has scheduled its regular February session for Monday evening at seven. Items on the agenda include the resignation of middle school teacher Judith Lawrence and student transfers. The meeting will be held in
Basketball and soccer make up the local Monday schedule. The Mountain Home junior varsity soccer teams will be at Bomber Stadium as they host the varsity squads from Southside Batesville. The girls’ game kicks off at five
State tournaments begin this week in Arkansas and Missouri, and a total of 14 area teams will be competing. Mountain Home’s girls will be at Lake Hamilton High School in Pearcy for the Class 6A State Tournament
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Seniors Jessica Jackson and Alecia Cooley both had double-doubles but the University of Arkansas womens basketball team suffered a 70-64 loss to Auburn in the final game of the regular season in Bud
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) _ Sierra Michaelis scored 22 points and Sophie Cunningham had 20, combing for 18 of Missouri’s 23 fourth-quarter points to rally the No. 24 Tigers to a 65-56 win over Alabama in the
Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.) — It’s safe to say Kurt Busch and Stewart-Haas Racing are very happy after Busch scored his first-ever win at Daytona in a nail-biter on Sunday. Up until the very last lap,
WPVI-TV(PHILADELPHIA) — Hundreds of headstones at a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia were damaged on Sunday. Police said more than 500 headstones were broken or overturned at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in an act of vandalism, according to ABC
Neshoba County Sheriff(HATTIESBURG, Miss.) — A manhunt is underway for man who is wanted in connection with two murders, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Alex Bridges Deaton, 28, is considered “armed and extremely dangerous,” and
New Orleans Police Department(NEW ORLEANS) — 25-year-old man has been named as a suspect in connection with a New Orleans incident of a pickup-truck driver plowing into a crowd of parade spectators, which injured at least 28
New Orleans Police Department(NEW ORLEANS) — A 25-year-old man has been named as a suspect in connection with a New Orleans incident of a pickup-truck driver plowing into a crowd of parade spectators, which injured at least
Allen Kee / ESPN Images(BROOKLYN, N.Y.) — The Golden State Warriors clinched a playoff berth with a 112-95 victory. The team was without Kevin Durant, who was nursing a hand injury, though he is not expected to
DigitalVision/Thinkstock(SPOKANE, Wash.) — BYU spoiled No. 1 Gonzaga’s perfect season after being the Bulldogs 79-71 Saturday night. The loss snaps Gonzaga’s 29-game winning streak, leaving the team just one win away from an undefeated regular season. In
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONCharlotte 99 Sacramento 85Orlando 105 Atlanta 86N-Y Knicks 110 Philadelphia 109Miami 113 Indiana 95Chicago 117 Cleveland 99Dallas 96 New Orleans 83Houston 142 Minnesota 130Golden State
Mtn. Home man dies from gunshot wounds after firing at police A Mountain Home man died Sunday morning from gun shot wounds by police who were fired upon when responding to a call of breaking, entering and
The Mountain Home High School swim teams' season ended Saturday in the Arkansas State Championship Meet Saturday at the Bentonville Community Center. The Lady Bombers finished in a three-way tie for 16th place in Classes 7A/6A with
Regional tournament play came to an end Saturday in Arkansas. The championship trophies of the Class 1A Region 2 Tournament were handed out at Calico Rock. Norfork is currently ranked number one in Class 1 by the
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) Jaylen Barford scored 20 points and Dusty Hannahs added 18 and Arkansas held off Auburn 79-68 on Saturday to win its fifth consecutive game. Daryl Macon added 13 for the Razorbacks. WebReadyTM Powered
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) Deandre Burnett scored 28 points, Breein Tyree added 15 and Mississippi beat Missouri 80-77 Saturday. Frankie Hughes led Missouri with 22 points while Jordan Barnett scored 14. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) Landry Shamet scored a career-best 23 points as Number 25 Wichita State clinched at least a share of the Missouri Valley Conference title for a fourth straight season with an 86-67 victory over Missouri
The St. Louis Cardinals began spring training action on a rough note Saturday in Jupiter, Florida. The Redbirds fell to Miami by a final of 8-7. The two teams will meet again Sunday at Roger Dean Stadium
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) Kolten Wong is still bothered by a right shoulder injury from a tumble he took while playing left field last September at Wrigley Field. The St. Louis Cardinals second baseman said Saturday he's been
OSCEOLA, Ark. (AP) – A 16-year-old boy has been shot after an Arkansas police officer's weapon discharged as she was attempting to arrest him. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the Osceola police chief has asked the Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Police in Little Rock are investigating after an off-duty officer fatally shot a man who authorities say tried to rob him. Police Chief Kenton Buckner told reporters that the officer, who was
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Arkansas swept the men's and women's team titles Saturday in the Southeastern Conference indoor track championships. This marks the third straight title for the Arkansas women and the fifth in the last six years
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas State Police says a 14-year-old girl has died in a Jefferson County car crash that also left four people injured. The agency says in a preliminary report that the accident
Thomas Swindol of Cleveland, Mississippi, whose vehicle allegedly contained a large cache of drugs and drug paraphernalia, has entered an addiction treatment program, according to his attorney, Norman Wilber. Wilber made the announcement during a session of
Steve Niziol of Mountain Home was given six years probation after changing his plea to guilty on possession of drug paraphernalia charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. The vehicle being driven by the
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas recently announced the Arkansas Beef Project, a new program of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, made a large scale donation of 822 pounds of ground beef to Jeff Quick, CEO
A Williams Baptist College student from Melbourne, Jonathan Guiltner, has been inducted into the Alpha Delta Pi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. Students that are selected for membership in Sigma Tau Delta
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) – National forest fire managers are conducting prescribed burns this weekend in two national forests in Arkansas. The federal agency says it is conducting the burns Saturday in areas across the Ouachita and
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is largely reversing his proposed cut to in-home care services for low-income disabled residents. Greitiens said Thursday he wants to use a $52 million settlement payment with tobacco
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) – A woman is accused of stabbing a worker at a General Motors plant near St. Louis over what authorities say was an extramarital affair. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch says St. Charles County
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW ORLEANS) — The New Orleans Police Departments says it is investigating a crash where a vehicle ran into a crowd of people at the intersection of Orleans and Carrollton Avenue. Initial reports show so far about
The Mountain Home High School girl’s basketball team had a wild finish to their game against West Memphis for third place of the 6A East Conference Tournament at home Saturday afternoon. Brad Haworth has the details. http://podcast.ktlo.com/ktlo/4864427.mp3
ABC News(MANDAN, N.D.) — Opposition against the Dakota Access Pipeline shifted into a new phase this week after law enforcement in full riot gear evicted several protest camps that had captivated the nation for nearly a year.
Allen Kee / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Oklahoma Sooners star quarterback Baker Mayfield was arrested Saturday morning in Arkansas. The Washington County (Ark.) sheriff’s office charged him with public intoxication, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and fleeing. ESPN
Several years after Ford Motor Company was founded, the Model T hit the market in 1908. It captured what Henry Ford wanted for the everyday American an affordable, reliable and efficient automobile. To keep up with
iStock/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) — An 8-year-old was fatally shot following a car crash in Houston, Texas, early Saturday morning. Three cars collided at an intersection near Sam Houston Parkway. The 8-year-old, traveling with the child’s mother, survived the crash
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPhiladelphia 120 Washington 112Indiana 102 Memphis 92Miami 108 Atlanta 90Minnesota 97 Dallas 84OT Chicago 128 Phoenix 121Toronto 107 Boston 97Oklahoma City 110 L.A. Lakers 93Utah
iStock/Thinkstock(CHICAGO) — The Chicago Police Department conducted a series of overnight raids from Thursday into Friday that resulted in 81 arrests, mostly for drug- and weapons-related offenses, Supt. Eddie Johnson said Friday. The raids, focused on the
North Las Vegas Fire Department (LAS VEGAS) — A Las Vegas couple is grateful that their cat has nine lives, after their feline required CPR after being caught in a house fire Friday, officials said. The North
A Viola man was killed in a one-vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Fulton County. According to the Arkansas State Police, 85-year-old Jearl Ford died as a result of the accident nearly five miles north of Viola. Trooper
The Mountain Home High School girls’ basketball team will play their final game in the 6A-East Conference Tournament. The Lady Bombers will have home court advantage for the third place game as they welcome West Memphis to
High school basketball makes up much of the local Monday schedule as regional play comes to an end in Arkansas. The Class 1A Region 2 Tournament will wrap up action at the Harold Ray Jeffrey Gymnasium in
There was plenty of high school basketball Friday as regional semifinals were held throughout the Natural State. Norfork’s girls advanced to the championship game of the Class 1A Region 2 Tournament at Calico Rock. The Lady Panthers
The Mountain Home High School swim teams will be in Bentonville to put a wrap on their season. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will compete in the Arkansas State Championship Swim Meet. Action begins at four p.m.
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team begins a two-game road stand as they look to extend their four-game winning streak. The Hogs are scheduled to play at Auburn. Arkansas is 21-7 overall and 10-5 in the SEC. The
Missouri will be on the road as they look to break their three-game losing streak. The Tigers travel to Oxford to take on Ole Miss. Mizzou is currently 7-20 on the season and 2-13 in the SEC
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have signed Cuban outfielder Jose Adolis Garcia to a minor league contract and invited him to their big league spring training camp. St. Louis announced the move Friday night, saying
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas' attorney general has asked for execution dates to be set for eight death row inmates, but state officials said they're still lacking one of the three lethal injection drugs needed to
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) A spokesman says Gov. Asa Hutchinson opposes an effort backed by the National Rifle Association to remove a training requirement and age restriction from legislation allowing concealed handguns at Arkansas colleges and universities.
BRYANT, Ark. (AP) Arkansas health officials say a dead bat found at Bryant High School tested positive for rabies. School officials told reporters that one student came near the bat, but the student's parents said their child
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Gov. Asa Hutchinson has named a new leader for the Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs. The governor said Friday that he's appointed retired U.S. Army Col. Nathaniel Todd to serve as the agency's
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a five-week period of spring training action in Florida. The Redbirds open up Grapefruit League action at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter as they meet the Miami Marlins. The first pitch is
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs have signed veteran running back C.J. Spiller, providing depth behind Spencer Ware in a move that could mean Jamaal Charles will be cut in a cost-saving move. The Chiefs would owe
Sheena Wainscott of Mountain Home was sentenced to three years in prison after admitting that she had violated the terms and conditions of her probation in three cases that had been filed against her in the past
The National FFA Organization has been celebrating National FFA Week giving its members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture. The Mountain Home High School chapter has taken part in the celebration with different activities and
Cotter High School Art Teacher Megan Benham has designed an updated look to the Citys Welcome to Cotter sign near Memory Lane. Thursday night Cotter City Council agreed to proceed with the new design. In the Council’s
Baxter County Jurors do not need to report Monday. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says service for the current term of the jury pool is concluded and thanks jurors for their service. WebReadyTM Powered
iStock/Thinkstock(BRIDGEPORT, Conn.) — The 39-year-old man suspected of murder and connected to an Amber Alert involving his 6-year-old daughter had been deported from the U.S. in 2013, according to federal authorities. Early Friday morning, an Amber Alert
Credit: Ross HalfinZZ Top recently launched a 2017 trek dubbed The Tonnage Tour, and now the famous Texas blues-rock trio has added a series of late-spring shows to the North American outing that include several concerts in
ABC/Image Group LAThis Sunday, Lady Antebellum will help get those engine’s revving as the headlining entertainment prior to the start of the 59th Annual Daytona 500. The race is the official kick-off the NASCAR season and airs
AtlanticThe bouncy new single from Brett Eldredge, “Somethin’ I’m Good At,” is total reflection of his personality. “I can’t even explain the anticipation and excitement I’ve been feeling about putting out new music,” says Brett. “It’s exciting
Atlantic RecordsThe soundtrack to The Shack, the new movie starring Tim McGraw, is out today, one week ahead of the movie’s premiere on March 3, featuring new music from some of country’s biggest stars. As previously reported,
iStock/Thinkstock(VANCOUVER, Canada) — Five members of the Vancouver Canucks may have come down with mumps, the team said on Friday. While the team says that only one player has received a confirmed diagnosis, four others have “presented
Metropolitan Police Department(WASHINGTON) — Police in Washington, D.C., continue to investigate a late-night shooting Thursday involving two officers and a civilian that was captured on video and then posted to social media. During a news conference Friday,
ABCNews.com(NEW YORK) — For young gymnasts with Olympic dreams, Dr. Larry Nassar was considered to be the best. But now, athletes from around the country are coming forward saying he sexually abused them under the guise of
Live NationLionel Richie‘s biggest album is called Can’t Slow Down, but he’s finally found something that has slowed him down: knee surgery. The singer had to have his knee operated on, and that’s forcing him to postpone
1988 © Paul McCartney/Photo by Linda McCartneyPaul McCartney is treating fans to another preview of the forthcoming deluxe reissue of his 1989 studio album, Flowers in the Dirt, which included several collaborations with Elvis Costello. McCartney has
ABC/Image Group LAJon Pardi is hoping to boost his “Dirt on My Boots” single to the top of the charts with the release of a sexy video. The clip, streaming on YouTube, intercuts shots of Jon performing
Republic RecordsJohn Mellencamp has unveiled full details about his upcoming collaborative album with country-folk artist Carlene Carter, Sad Clowns & Hillbillies, which now is scheduled to be released on April 28 — a week later than initially
ABC/Image Group LAIf you don’t want to watch the Academy Awards this Sunday night because no country stars are involved, it turns out you’re wrong…sort of. Chris Stapleton contributed the song “Outlaw State of Mind” to the
Mountain Home police arrested a local man on a traffic violation Thursday after observing him switch seats with a female passenger while stopped at a red light. Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel says 27 year old
ABCNews.com(THONOTOSASSA, Fla.) — Officials believe an early morning fire at a mosque in Florida was intentionally set, and the incident is being investigated as a hate crime. The Hillsbourgh County Fire Rescue received a call around 2:09
Courtesy Melissa Falter (POWELL, Ohio) — An Ohio woman has penned an obituary on behalf of her vivacious, 91-year-old grandmother before her death earlier this week. Melissa Falter, granddaughter of the late Jean Oddi, wrote the humorous
Indiana State Police(DELPHI, Ind.) — Authorities investigating the slayings of two girls in Indiana have received over 1,900 tips since making an impassioned plea on Wednesday for people to come forward with information, a law enforcement source
A Mountain Home man with outstanding arrest warrants now faces felony charges following his arrest Thursday by Mountain Home Police during a stop for a traffic violation. Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel says 36 year old
Jamie Lynn Spears’ has posted a video through Instagram which shows daughter Maddie playing basketball in a gym with her friends. Jamie mentions it was her first basketball practice since the ATV accident from Feb. 5th. Jamie
Denise Truscello/WireImageThe 25th installment of Elton John‘s Academy Awards Viewing Party goes down Sunday night in West Hollywood Park in L.A., and some stars might want to attend just for the food alone. The sumptuous dinner, whose
ABC/Image Group LAGrammy and CMA Award winner Darius Rucker will get to showcase another talent tonight as he makes a guest appearance on the hit TV show Hawaii Five-0. In the role of Desmond Abati, a terrorist
Comstock/ThinkstockLittle Big Town’s album, The Breaker, is out today. But do you remember the group’s break-out hit from 2005 that was their first platinum-selling single? ANSWER: “Boondocks” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Rumors of Carmelo Anthony leaving that were swirling the last few weeks came to pass without fruition, as the NBA trade deadline came and went without a peep from the Knicks. 5 ways to fix the Knicks
Shania Twain’s new album is coming! The new album features a song inspired by her divorce from former producer “Mutt” Lange. This is the first recording since she was diagnosed with Dysphonia. Shania Twain’s New Album Features
On Shaq’s “Shaqtin’ a Fool” segment on TNT, Javale McGee had been a frequent target, but Shaq since promised to lay off… after one more jab. The Shaq-Javale McGee feud went nuclear overnight Via www.foxsports.com 02/24/2017 8:26
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred this morning (February 24th) in Osceola, AR involving three juvenile subjects. At approximately 1:40 am, the Osceola Police Department responded to a
CMTOn Thursday’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, the entire premise of the series changed. Rayna Jaymes was determined to finish a new song on her concept album with Deacon Claybourne, even though she was fighting for
Arkansas health officials say two cases of Lyme disease have been confirmed in the state. Lyme disease is uncommon in Arkansas, where other tick-borne illnesses like Rocky Mountain spotted fever are more prevalent. The state says it’s
The Boone County Sheriff is notifying the public of a Level 3 registered sex offender residing in the county. The sheriff says Daren Dyess has moved to a residence on Arkansas Highway 7 North near South Lead
A concerned local listener of KTLO, Classic Hits 101.7 and The Boot called the station Friday to warn area residents of the newest phone scam circulating. He says he received a call from a Jennifer White with
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has stated his support for the federal government’s use of private prisons, overriding a previous Obama-era memo meant to phase out their use. U.S. reverses Obama-era move to phase out private prisons Via
President Trump said it would be “wonderful” if no nation had nuclear arms, but otherwise the US must be “top of the pack”. He has stated that the US has “fallen behind on nuclear weapon capacity”. Trump
iStock/Thinkstock(OLATHE, Kan.) — Authorities are investigating whether a triple shooting at a Kansas bar, which resulted in one death, was a hate crime. On Wednesday evening, police responded to a 911 call of shots fired at Austin’s
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — Nearly 750 people were “detained or processed” during the 26-hour period after a Brooklyn judge issued an order blocking part of Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban, according to an attorney representing plaintiffs. In a
Courtesy of Shure IncorporatedPaul McCartney and The Who have partnered with the Shure microphone company for a special charity auction in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Shure’s popular SM58 mics. Shure has created commemorative limited-edition SM58
Capitol NashvilleEarlier this week Little Big Town took their Taylor Swift-penned power ballad “Better Man” to the top of the charts. To end the week the group will find themselves launching their 7th studio album The Breaker
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLuke Bryan might have over indulged just enough to get himself in trouble after singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl recently. Luke met legendary Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps during the game and said that after
(AP) – Arkansas lawmakers have again rejected a proposal to block funding to colleges and universities that don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The House Education Committee rejected Republican Rep. Brandt Smith's proposal Thursday after it was
iStock/Thinkstock(MENLO PARK, Calif.) — A new poll gauging the public’s feelings on the ongoing battle over healthcare finds continued displeasure with the current policy direction, but near record positive impressions of the Affordable Care Act. The tracking
(AP) – The Arkansas Supreme Court says a judge whose son died in a hot car in 2015 can return to the bench but won't be allowed to take up any cases involving child neglect. Garland County
Michael Kovac/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg told a large crowd that had gathered to see her Thursday that the U.S. is not at its best right now because “we are not as mindful
(AP) – Arkansas officials have canceled a hearing on a satanic monument proposed near the state Capitol, saying a new law prevents them from considering the display until it’s approved by the Legislature. The secretary of state’s
(AP) – Thirteen people from Missouri and Illinois face federal charges for allegedly conspiring to distribute cocaine and other drugs in Hannibal and elsewhere in northeast Missouri. The U.S. Attorney’s office in St. Louis announced the arrests
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri House members have passed a bill to reduce the duration of state jobless benefits to one of the shortest periods nationally. House members voted 100-56 Thursday to send the measure to
(AP) – Missouri’s GOP legislative leaders say it should be up to schools to decide how to handle transgender student bathroom access. Comments from Republicans Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard and House Speaker Todd Richardson to
(AP) – A new ordinance in St. Louis prohibits discrimination based on “reproductive health decisions.” It’s an effort by the heavily Democratic city to pre-empt a slew of anti-abortion measures advancing through Missouri’s Republican-controlled Legislature. While largely
iStock/Thinkstock(SAO PAULO) — Everybody knows that dogs loves to fetch balls. Tennis matches need people to fetch balls. Hey — maybe we’re on to something. The Washington Post reports that for the second year in a row,
(AP) – An employee says working in Missouri’s troubled prisons is like “walking into hell.” Northeast Correctional Center storekeeper Travis Case told a panel of House lawmakers Thursday that prisons are plagued by unfair hiring, little accountability
(AP) – A 51-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder in a shooting at a suburban Kansas City bar that left one man dead and two others injured. Adam Purinton, of Olathe, was charged
(AP) – Police in the eastern Missouri town of Wentzville are investigating after a woman working inside the General Motors assembly plant was stabbed five times. The attack happened Wednesday night at the plant that employs about
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is largely reversing his proposed cut to in-home care services for low-income disabled residents. Greitiens said Thursday he wants to use a $52 million settlement payment with tobacco companies to undo
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says an arrest has been made following an investigation into the theft of an Xbox 1 gaming device in early January. The sheriff says 26 year old Aaron Ray Ashworth of rural
The Baxter Bomb Squad revealed their Season 2017 Robot, Spector, to the public Thursday night at a VIP dinner and public demonstration held at The Vada Sheid Development Center on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home. Mountain Home
Jana Brigman of Gamaliel pled guilty to a number of charges that have been filed against her in the past two years and was sentenced to 10 years probation and 90 days in one of the Community
A number of ordinances were tabled during the most recent Gassville City Council meeting in order to discuss future plans, four years in the making, for the City’s sewer system. Improvements are finally on the way, according
Two Pocahantas residents have been arrested in Horseshoe Bend on multiple felony drug charges after fleeing from Izard County sheriff’s deputies. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says 29 year old Charles Allen Tharp and 33 year old
The Donald W. Reynolds Library will be hosting tea with Miss Arkansas Saturday afternoon from noon until 2 at the library. Miss Arkansas, Savannah Skidmore, is a current student at the University of Arkansas. The Calico Rock
High school basketball makes up the local Friday schedule. Regional tournaments will be in semifinal action throughout Arkansas. The Class 1A Region 2 Tournament will continue at the Harold Ray Jeffrey Gymnasium in Calico Rock. In girls’
Several area basketball teams were in action Thursday as regional tournaments around Arkansas wrapped up their opening rounds. Cotter’s girls watched their season come to an end in the Class 2A North Regional Tournament at Carlisle. The
The Mountain Home High School baseball team played their pre-season benefit game Thursday at home and they picked up a thrilling win over Harrison. Drake Patrick delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPortland 112, Orlando 103Detroit 114, Charlotte 108 (OT)Houston 129, New Orleans 99Cleveland 119, NY Knicks 104Sacramento 116, Denver 100Golden State 123, LA Clippers 113NATIONAL HOCKEY
NASHVILLE, Tenn. The University of Arkansas womens basketball team erased a 12-point Vanderbilt lead to challenge the Commodores in the final seconds in Nashville but came up two points short in a 66-64 loss on
CANTON, Ohio (AP) _ Dallas and Arizona will play in the Hall of Fame game on August 3rd. With Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and former Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner being inducted into the hall this year,
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Georgia police have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the 2005 disappearance of a high school teacher. Ryan Alexander Duke, a former student of the Georgia high school where the woman taught, was
iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — Lawyers for two teen siblings involved in an altercation with an off-duty LAPD officer filed civil lawsuits against the Anaheim and Los Angeles police departments today, alleging battery, negligence and state civil rights violations,
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says Travis Wade Smith, the subject of a manhunt Sunday wanted in connection with the burglary of Fred’s Fish House and the J. & J. Convenience Store in Baxter County, was
Scott Clarke/ESPN Images(CHICAGO) — The Chicago White Sox will honor former pitcher Mark Buehrle by retiring his jersey number this summer. The left-handed hurler won 161 games on Chicago’s South Side, throwing a no-hitter and a perfect
ABC/ Image Group LAJustin Moore has scored six number-one songs on the country airplay charts. He’s had Gold-level album sales. Three of those discs have debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Album Chart. Yet, Justin won’t
David Livingston/Getty ImagesRetired Jefferson Airplane/Starship singer Grace Slick is a well-known supporter of liberal social issues, so some were surprised that she recently allowed the chart-topping Starship hit “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” to be used in
Roy’s Boys/Legacy RecordingsBlack & White Night 30, the newly updated and expanded version of the late Roy Orbison‘s historic, star-studded 1988 concert special Black & White Night, gets its release Friday, February 24. The new collection, which
Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images(TAMPA BAY, Fla.) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston says he made a “poor word choice” while talking to third and fourth grade students in St.Petersburg Florida. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Winston
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Advocates and the transgender community are putting out a loud call to “protect trans kids” after the Trump administration revoked federal guidance established by the Obama administration that directed schools to allow trans students
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Vivian Reeves was emotional as she testified Wednesday before a judge at her husband’s hearing in Florida, attesting that her husband, Curtis Reeves, a retired Tampa police captain, had his head in his hands
DigitalVision/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — It was a quiet deadline day in the NBA. In the biggest deal of the day, the Philadelphia 76ers sent center Nerlens Noel to the Dallas Mavericks for Andrew Bogut, Justin Anderson and a
Two Baxter County residents were arrested on felony drug charges Wednesday afternoon during a probation check at a residence near Midway. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says 45 year old Mikel Blaine Short and 28 year old
BMLG RecordsFebruary has brought a bunch of firsts for rising artist Brett Young. On February 10, Brett released his self-titled debut album, and tonight, he joins his first major tour as he heads out on superstar Luke
Capitol Nashville/UMeThree of Glen Campbell‘s early albums that helped establish the multitalented pop-country artist as a solo star — 1967’s Gentle on My Mind, 1968’s Wichita Lineman and 1969’s Galveston — will be made available on vinyl
Kristin BurnsThree of Glen Campbell‘s early albums that helped establish the Country Music Hall of Fame member as a musical icon — 1967’s Gentle on My Mind, 1968’s Wichita Lineman and 1969’s Galveston — will be made
Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Andrew Bogut’s time in Dallas has reportedly come to an end. ESPN reports the Mavericks traded the 32-year-old center to the Philadelphia 76ers, along with shooting guard Justin Anderson and a
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A physician for U.S. Olympic gymnasts has been charged with sexual abuse allegedly targeting multiple athletes. Larry Nassar, a longtime team doctor for USA gymnastics, is accused of targeting multiple young gymnasts and faces
Indiana State Police(DELPHI, Ind.) — Authorities investigating the slayings of two girls in Indiana have received over 500 tips since making an impassioned plea on Wednesday for people to come forward with information, a law enforcement source
ABC/Image Group LAThe 2017 Home Team Tour featuring headliner Thomas Rhett has at least one female player. Kelsea Ballerini says she’s really looking forward to being his opening act. “He’s on fire. He’s the hottest male in
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date five years ago, Carrie Underwood released what would become her 12th #1 single. Co-written by Carrie, the tune became an anthem for girls who had a penchant for dating bad boys. Can you name
Joe Greene; Piper FergusonJ. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf and Booker T. Jones of Booker T. and the MG’s fame are among the many artists who will perform at the 2017 edition of the Beale Street Music
City leaders in Blytheville have approved a special election for voters to consider a half-percent sales tax increase to support public safety efforts. The election will be held May 9. If approved, proceeds from the tax would
A Missouri man who was shot and wounded by police has been convicted of two felonies. The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that 35-year-old Charles Simcoe, of Sturgeon, was found guilty Wednesday of third-degree domestic assault and second-degree
The Arkansas Supreme Court has struck down a city’s ordinance banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, but it stopped short of saying whether a state law aimed at prohibiting local LGBT protections is constitutional.
The Arkansas Supreme Court has struck down a city’s ordinance banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, but it stopped short of saying whether a state law aimed at prohibiting local LGBT protections is constitutional.
Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images(WASHINGTON) — Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps will be among one of the witnesses that will testify before Congress next week when the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations holds a hearing on the international
Jupiterimages/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The Trump administration’s pursuit of unauthorized immigrants may have hit a wall in New York City. City Police Commissioner James O’Neill told officers in an internal memo that the department would not enforce administrative
Former WNBA Player Candice Wiggins has confessed one of her real reasons for leaving the league was immense bullying for being straight in a league of predominantly gay women. Former WNBA Player Candice Wiggins Says She was
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has plans of his own, regardless of ho the players union feels about them, to change the speed and flow of the game, including pitch clock and mound visits. MLB veterans
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A winter storm may bring a swath of heavy snow and damaging winds to parts of the Great Plains and Midwest. The storm dumped up to 78 inches of snow in the Sierra
A structure fire Sunday evening at 2252 County Road 99 is suspicious, says Baxter County Criminal Investigator Sergeant Brad Hurst, and is being investigated as an arson. The Clarkridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene where
The Trump administration’s new action on immigration was met with a fierce rebuttal by Mexico’s Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray. Videgaray stated that Mexico would not accept some of the new plans and added that they may appeal
The Trump administration rescinded an Obama-era directive yesterday that was created to protect transgender students’ rights. Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms Via feeds.reuters.com 02/22/2017 11:29 AM
A former Mountian Home High School football coach has died. Funeral services for Howard Cissell will be Saturday afternoon in his hometown of Osceola. Cissell coached one year at Mountain Home, going 5-4-1 in 1959. He followed
The Donald W. Reynolds library recently announced the 2017 artists for the local Art Odyssey. The Art Odyssey tour offers an opportunity to visit the working studios of these artists, located in the Twin Lakes area, to
(NEW YORK) — Jackie Evancho, the opera singer who performed at Donald Trump’s inauguration last month, said Wednesday evening that she was “disappointed” in his administration’s decision to roll back protections for transgender students. Evancho, whose sister
(AP) Amazon is resisting an effort by Arkansas prosecutors to obtain possible recordings from a slaying suspect’s Amazon Echo device, saying authorities haven’t established that their investigation is more important than a customer’s privacy rights. The issue
BERTRAND GUAY/AFP/Getty ImagesRemember last year, when Sinead O’Connor claimed Arsenio Hall had supplied drugs to Prince? And then Arsenio sued Sinead? Regardless, it’s all been settled now. To recap: Shortly after Prince died last April 21 from
ABC/Image Group LAToday marks a major milestone in Thomas Rhett‘s career, as he launches his very first headlining tour. Touted as one of Rolling Stone‘s most anticipated tours of the year, the 2017 Home Team Tour has
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockNeal McCoy will kick off this summer’s 41st annual Jamboree in the Hills music festival in Belmont County, Ohio July 12 with a free concert. Other headliners for the four days of concerts include Thomas Rhett,
Credit: Dan HigginsAfter being eligible for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for more than 20 years, Yes finally will be welcomed into the institution at an April 7 ceremony in Brooklyn, New York.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A state Senate committee has endorsed legislation requiring online retailers who don’t collect Arkansas sales taxes to provide a list of purchases made by state residents. The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
MULBERRY, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas State Police say Interstate 40 in western Arkansas is shut down following a fiery tractor-trailer accident that killed the driver of the semi that was carrying about 40,000 pounds of ammunition. Trooper
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) – Sen. Tom Cotton drew a hostile reception at a town hall forum in the Northwest Arkansas Ozarks. A capacity, largely hostile crowd of 2,200 people filled the Springdale High School auditorium Wednesday to
(AP) – A House committee has endorsed an effort to ask voters next year to put a voter ID requirement in Arkansas’ constitution. The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday advanced Resolution HJR 1016,
MARSHFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A southwest Missouri prison supervisor has been charged with pushing a female employee into a cell while she resisted. The Springfield News-Leader reports that 56-year-old Johnny Burkdoll was charged Tuesday with false imprisonment.
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A federal trial involving a lawsuit that Michael Brown’s parents filed over his 2014 police shooting death in Ferguson, Missouri, now won’t happen until at least next year, though a judge is giving
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence is visiting a suburban St. Louis Jewish cemetery where more than 150 headstones were damaged earlier in the week. He says there is “no place in America for
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Senate has given initial approval for legislation establishing a prescription drug monitoring program. Senators on Wednesday voted 20-13 to create a database that tracks when prescriptions for controlled substances are
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A former Kansas City woman who stole more than $400,000 from a Missouri Lottery winner has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. Freya Pearson, of Conyers, Georgia, was sentenced Wednesday
An Arkansas legislative package on government efficiencies was signed into law Wednesday. Governor Asa Hutchinson put his signature on legislation aligning the missions of the War Memorial Stadium Commission, the Arkansas Energy Office and the Office of
(AP) – The National Rifle Association is dropping its support of House Bill 1249, the proposal to allow concealed handguns on Arkansas college campuses, after it was amended and limited to people 25 and older who
(AP) – The Arkansas House of Representatives, by a vote of 81 to four, has passed House Bill 1539 requiring the state’s high school students to pass the U.S. naturalization test in order to receive their diploma.
The Mountain Home Baxter Bomb Squad will reveal their new robot for the 2017 FIRST Robotics Challenge competition Thursday night at The Vada Sheid Community Development Center on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home. The event will begin
The Marion County Planning Board will meet Thursday evening at 6 in the Marion County Court Complex Building. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 6 at Cotter City Hall. Item’s on the meeting’s agenda include reports from public works, the fire department, police department, building permits and the planning
The Bull Shoals City Council scheduled its regular February session for Thursday evening. Old business items on the agenda include archive social, cloud storage, an attorney at the meeting and an AACP resolution. New business includes a
