(AP) – Carl Edwards remains a hot topic in NASCAR, two weeks after his abrupt retirement as a full-time driver. Terry Smith, a political science professor at Columbia College, speculated in a Wednesday piece for KBIA’s Talking
(AP) – A Texas man and woman have been given prison sentences after pleading guilty in a 2015 alleged murder plot of a Morgan County man and his family. Morgan County Prosecuting Attorney Dustin Dunklee tells the
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The seven environmental activists who climbed a 270-foot construction crane just blocks away from the White House Wednesday — and unfurled a banner that read “Resist” in protest of President Donald Trump — have been
(AP) – Bible study groups that were previously halted in Joplin middle schools earlier this month are going to resume as early as next week. The Joplin Globe reports that the groups were criticized from the American
(AP) – Missouri utilities want lawmakers to pass a law to help them get money more quickly from customers to pay for infrastructure improvements. Ameren Missouri and other utilities told a panel of state senators Wednesday that
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is empaneling a committee to study and recommend how to reform the state’s tax rates and credits. The state’s Republican chief executive signed an executive order Wednesday creating the 10-person “Governor’s
The Mountain Home High School boys’ basketball team will hold a special benefit event for The Call of Baxter County this week. The “Pitch In for Kids” is scheduled for Friday when the Bombers host Batesville.
(AP) – Missouri’s Republican-led Senate is advancing a right-to-work bill to ban mandatory union fees. Senators voted 21-12 to give the bill initial approval Wednesday. It needs another vote to move to the House, which has already
In high school bowling Wednesday, the Norfork boys suffered their first loss of the season as they fell to Mountain Home 7-6. The Bombers were led by Dylan Laker with a 195 game, Nick Tomey shot
Mountain Home High School will have its bowling and wrestling teams in action Thursday. The Bomber bowling squads continue their home stand as they welcome Concord to Driftwood Lanes. The start time is scheduled for four p.m.
There is basketball on the local Thursday schedule as the semifinal round of the Izard County Invitational Tournament comes to an end at the Harold Ray Geoffrey Gymnasium. The first game tips off at 4:30 as the
(AP)- An Arkansas House panel has backed a proposal to reinstate the state’s voter ID law that was struck down more than two years ago, moving forward with the restriction months after Republicans expanded their majorities in
The annual Izard County Basketball Tournament continued Wednesday night at Calico Rock. In the senior girl’s game, Izard County topped the host Lady Pirates 76-44. Kennedy Cooper paced the Lady Cougars with 29 points, Jen King
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) _ TJ Holyfield scored 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting and Stephen F. Austin withstood a late comeback bid by Central Arkansas to earn a 78-76 win on Wednesday night. Holyfield added 12 rebounds
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) _ Quinndary Weatherspoon had a career-high 29 points Wednesday night to lead Mississippi State to an 89-74 victory over Missouri. Lamar Peters had 23 points with a 7-of-11 showing on 3-pointers for the
Senator Missy Irvin from Mountain View’s District 18 says Senate Bill 20, which provides a stiffer penalty for aggravated assault on a police or correctional officer or shooting at a law enforcement officer passed Tuesday by a
NEWS 1-25-16 Drzka to appear on Sexual Assault charges EST A Mountain Home man, 21-year-old Kristopher Drzka, is scheduled to make a first appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court today on felony sexual assault charges filed against
Baxter County is starting the year with an increase in Sales Tax Revenue over January, 2016, according to Baxter County Treasurer Janey Mize. The numbers, just released by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, covers spending
An Ash Flat woman, who was arrested Thursday on felony drug charges, has been released from the Fulton County Jail for health reasons, according to Fulton County Sheriff Albert Roork. The sheriff says 28 year old Megan
An Agnos couple, 45 year old Joseph Jason Stallings and his 45 year old wife, Tonya Stallings, were arrested Thursday on felony drug charges, according to Fulton County Sheriff Albert Roork. The sheriff says the two were
Jetta Productions/iStock/Thinkstock(MESQUITE, Texas) — A Texas teacher’s aide has been fired after he was accused of faking cancer in order to hide a criminal past, according to Texas school officials. Kevin MaBone, 56, allegedly told school officials
Kevin Winter/Getty Images via ABCDespite what a Malawi government spokesperson claims, Madonna is not attempting to adopt more children from the African nation. Earlier today, the spokesperson told ABC News that Madonna appeared before a High Court
ABC/Fred LeeIn the midst of babies and engagements, Dan + Shay are squeezing in a little work. The duo has added two dozen dates to their schedule this spring, as they continue their Obsessed Tour into 2017. Newcomers Bailey Bryan and Jackie
UMG NashvilleChris Janson heads out on Sam Hunt’s 15 in a 30 Tour this summer, and it turns out he may owe Luke Bryan a thank you for the connection. “I’m excited to be on the road with Sam,” Chris says.
Michiko Yamamoto/AXS TVThe 2016 edition of the annual Classic Rock Awards took place this past November in Tokyo, and now music fans will be able to check out highlights from the star-studded event in a new AXS
Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesThis morning, the sad news broke that founding Allman Brother Band drummer Butch Trucks had died Tuesday night at the age of 69. Now, some of Trucks’ former band mates have issued statements
Omar Vega/CON/Getty Images(PASADENA, Calif.) – International Boxing Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya was arrested early Wednesday under suspicion of driving under the influence. According to a California Highway Patrol incident report obtained by our partners
The Arkansas Times recently released their annual Arkansan of the Year list of Honorable Mentions. Among the 18 individuals on the 2016 list was former Arkansas State Representative Karen Hopper of Lakeview. Hopper’s surprise reaction, upon hearing
Warner Bros. RecordsIn recent years, Fleetwood Mac has released expanded versions of its classic albums Rumours, Tusk and Mirage, and now you can add Tango in the Night to that list. A remastered version of the band’s
ABC/Image Group LAAs we wait to see what’s next from Canaan Smith music-wise in the U.S., the Virginia native is developing quite a following overseas. He’s one of a handful of artists who’ll head to Europe in March for
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’re a fan of Bob Seger, chances are you’re gonna like the new song from Frankie Ballard. The Kalamazoo, Michigan native is putting out his cover of the Seger classic “You’ll Accomp’ny Me” as the next single
Kevin Winter/Getty Images via ABCDespite what a Malawi government spokesperson claims, Madonna is not attempting to adopt more children from the African nation. Earlier today, the spokesperson told ABC News that Madonna appeared before a High Court
iStock/Thinkstock(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) — A Virginia mother and her two young children who recently disappeared under “suspicious circumstances” have been found safe, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. The mother, 29-year-old Monica Lamping, and her 9-month-old
Louisiana State Police(HAMMOND, La.) — An allegedly drug-impaired driver and a Louisiana state trooper escaped with minor injuries after the former slammed into the latter’s car in a dramatic moment caught on camera. Louisiana State Police described
Virginia Zoo(NORFOLK, Va.) — Authorities are still searching for a red panda that went missing from the Virginia Zoo Tuesday. The 19-month-old red panda, named Sunny, was last seen in her enclosure at the zoo by staff
Luke Bryan will have a busy 2017 summer. Luke announced his plans Tuesday Jan 23rd and the tour will be starting on May 5th at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Luke Bryan Announces Massive 2017 Tour by Playing Duck
Chris Stapleton’s “Traveller” and Blake Shelton’s “A Guy with a Girl” are still holding on at the top of Billboard charts. Also “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth” by Sturgill Simpson has been doing extremely well by jumping
Country legend Trace Adkins has recently announced the release of his 12th studio album “Something’s Going On” which is the first of four years. His 2017 tour will launch on Feb 4th in Orlando Florida. Trace Adkins
Nick Caito / ESPN Images(LAUSANNE, Switzerland) — Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is down one Olympic gold medal after one of his teammates was found to have used a prohibited substance in the 2008 Beijing Games. The International
iStock/Thinkstock(OLYMPIA, Wash.) — Motorcyclist Seth Diechman captured footage of his own high-speed run-in with a motorist that ended with him dangling from the trunk of the car on a highway in Olympia, Washington. Diechman’s helmet cam captured
WPVI-TV(PHILADELPHIA) — A 30-foot-wide sinkhole has swallowed the front yards of two homes and part of a road in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania. A chopper for ABC’s Philadelphia station WPVI-TV captured aerial video of a white pick-up truck
Taylor Hill/FilmMagicButch Trucks, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, had died, according to the band’s spokesperson. He was 69. Trucks passed away Tuesday night, January 24 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Local officers responded to
The Wolverines have become the first football program to have three assistant coaches making $1 million per year, according to MLive and other outlets. Three Michigan football assistants are making $1 million per year Via www.pennlive.com It’s
Usain Bolt made history as the first sprinter to sweep three gold medals at three Olympic Games. Now he’s losing a piece of his historic hardware. Usain Bolt to lose Olympic gold after teammate caught doping Via www.usatoday.com
Credit: Eric Ryan AndersonSting received his fourth Oscar nomination on Tuesday for “The Empty Chair,” a song from the documentary Jim: The James Foley Story. And while most artists might be intimidated by the idea of performing
Credit: Erik KabikSantana has begun lining up dates for the summer U.S. leg of its 2017 trek, which has been dubbed the Transmogrify Tour. The veteran rockers have confirmed 12 concerts so far, spanning from a June
BBR Music Group/ Wheelhouse RecordsTrace Adkins returns with his first studio album in four years at the end of March, and he’s strikingly candid about the time that’s passed since his last recording. “A man comes to a
Comstock/ThinkstockFive years ago this week, Clay Walker performed this top-five single on ABC’s The Bachelor. Can you name it? ANSWER: “She Won’t Be Lonely Long.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Tiger Woods is choosing TaylorMade as his new brand of golf clubs. The 41-year-old announced the deal on Twitter Wednesday morning: After several months of testing and all brands to
AMOS GUMULIRA/AFP/Getty ImagesMadonna is ready to open her heart to more kids. The mother of four has filed for the adoption of two more children from Malawi. Her son David and her daughter, Mercy James, are both
The Baxter Marion Rural Water #1 Board will meet in executive session Thursday morning at 10 at the community center in Oakland. The executive session is for the purpose of clarification of several non voting internal issues.
Two Izard County men are being held in the Izard County jail without bond on unrelated parole/probation revocations. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawerence says 33 year old Jimmy John Lewallen of Melbourne was arrested last Tuesday on
The Hope Continuum of North Central Arkansas is conducting their yearly Point in Time count, where organizers come together to reach out to the homeless in the Twin Lakes Area. According to Hope Board Member Travis Ray
President Trump took action to expedite two high priority energy infrastructure projects, the Keystone XL pipeline and the Dakota Access pipeline, two projects that caused an uproar before being shut down by the previous administration. Trump backs
President Donald Trump advised he will launch a ‘major’ investigation to look into voter fraud in the country. The president has stated that he lost the popular vote because of widespread voter fraud. WH: Trump believes millions
ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay’s Shay Mooney is now on diaper duty! His fiancée, Hannah Billingsley, gave birth to the couple’s first child on Tuesday: a little boy they named Asher James. “It’s hard to describe the love you feel for
ABC/Mark LevineThe lead single from Sam Hunt’s sophomore album is now officially on the way. The “House Party” hitmaker will release “Body Like a Back Road” on Wednesday, February 1, and will follow that with a major
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A series of tweets about climate change from the Badlands National Park Twitter account were deleted Tuesday. “The pre-industrial concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was 280 parts per million (ppm). As of
(AP) – The chancellor of the University of Arkansas’ flagship campus in Fayetteville is opposing a bill that would require public universities to allow staff members to carry concealed handguns. Now, colleges and universities in Arkansas can
(AP) – An Arkansas circuit judge has been arrested after police say he was driving drunk through a DWI checkpoint in Johnson County and had to be chased down. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports 57-year-old Fifth Judicial Circuit
(AP) – An outreach coordinator in Arkansas Treasurer Dennis Milligan’s office has resigned after social media posts surfaced that Milligan says were “insulting” to women and the LGBT community. Milligan spokeswoman Stacy Peterson tells the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ABC/Image Group LAOn Tuesday’s The Tonight Show, it was time once again for Jimmy Falllon to get three popular music artists to go “Behind the Lyrics” for the true meaning behind their biggest hits. The latest installment
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Easton Corbin‘s new single is called “A Girl Like You.” Lady Antebellum not only sang their hot new song, “You Look Good,” Tuesday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, they also played a game of Oops! My Water Broke with the comedian.
Credit: Julie Bergman The first song by Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson‘s new side project with former Prince collaborator Liv Warfield, Roadcase Royale, has debuted online at the band’s just-launched official website and SoundCloud page. The tune, titled
BMLGFor Brett Young’s first music video, the California native followed a fairly by-the-book approach for “Sleep Without You” — one that showcased Miss USA Olivia Jordan. But to follow up his first #1, he took a different tack. Much
(AP) – An Arkansas House panel has endorsed a plan to link public college and university funding to performance goals such as the number of students who complete their degrees. The House Education Committee on Tuesday advanced
(AP) – A Missouri Republican wants people who donate to political campaigns to get up to $100 in tax credits. Sen. Rob Schaaf said Tuesday that the goal is to increase small donors’ role in politics. Schaaf’s
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A proposal to make permanent Arkansas’ decision to move its primary to March is heading to the state Senate for a vote. The Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee endorsed legislation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Chief Justice Patricia Breckenridge is calling for a review of the way courts hold people in jail before trial. In her final State of the Judiciary address Tuesday, Breckenridge told lawmakers
(AP) – A former suburban St. Louis nurse has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2014 shooting death of her brother-in-law. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports 63-year-old Denise Hein’s sentencing Tuesday in St. Louis County
(AP) – Missouri lawmakers again are mulling a plan to cut the number of weeks the state’s unemployed can claim jobless benefits. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a House panel on Tuesday heard testimony about the
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Two Missouri lawmakers are clashing after one accused the other of giving her an unwanted hug and calling her “boo,” which the other forcefully denied. Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal on the Senate floor
(AP) – The rideshare company Lyft says it will start providing services in Springfield, Missouri. The announcement comes Tuesday after the Missouri House gave initial approval to statewide regulations for app-based transportation companies. Uber and Lyft say
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s new Republican attorney general says he doesn’t intend to live in Jefferson City, despite a state law that appears to require him to “reside” there. Josh Hawley took office Jan. 9
(AP) – A special election to fill a vacant Senate seat for west-central Missouri is scheduled for Aug. 8. Gov. Eric Greitens announced on Tuesday the election date meant to fill Mike Parson’s vacant seat after Parsons
(AP)- The Arkansas House has handily rejected a low-income tax credit proposal, To Create The Working Families Opportunity Act, backed by Democrats that had been touted as an alternative to Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson’s $50 million tax
WLS-TV(CHICAGO) — A 10-year-old Chicago boy is home safely after going on a joy ride of sorts that he’ll never forget. The drama unfolded Sunday morning when Richard Rodriguez’s family car was stolen — while he was
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONSan Antonio 108, Toronto 106Chicago 100, Orlando 92Philadelphia 121, LA Clippers 110Washington 123, Boston 108Denver 103, Utah 93Minnesota 112, Phoenix 111NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUESt. Louis 3,
House Bill 1159, Governor Asa Hutchinson’s $50 million low-income tax cut plan, was approved by all local State Representatives Monday by a vote of 90 to two. The Senate earlier approved an identical version of the
A pair of dispatchers from the Baxter County 911 Operations Center received recognition for their work in aiding a citizen using the county’s enhanced 911 service. In a ceremony at the center, Kim Bowman and Jamie Hohn
The Flippin School Board covered a light agenda in less than an hour when they met Monday night, according to Superintendent Kelvin Hudson who filled this report. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The next regularly scheduled
The Marion County Budget Committee will meet Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 in the Marion County Court Complex building. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Salem man is currently being held in the Fulton County jail on 300 counts of felony distribution, possession and viewing child pornography. Fulton County Sheriff Albert Roork says bond for 51 year old William Odell Smith
Listen: right-click to download mp3 This is Senator John Boozman with an update from Washington. When the Senate voted to pass the budget resolution in early January, it began the process of repealing and replacing Obamacare.
Wednesday’s basketball schedule includes a continuation of the Izard County Invitational Tournament at the Harold Ray Jeffrey Gymnasium in Calico Rock. The junior girls’ game tips off at 4:30 between Mammoth Spring and Melbourne, Mammoth Spring’s junior
There is high school bowling on the local Wednesday schedule as Mountain Home returns to Driftwood Lanes to face Norfork. Action begins at four p.m. Elsewhere, Izard County takes on Southside Batesville at the Hollywood Bowl.
Norfork was able to pick up a sweep of three basketball games Tuesday at Timbo. The senior boys’ game ended with the Panthers defeating the Tigers 51-46. In the senior girls’ contest, Norfork tripled up Timbo 63-21.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Daryl Macon hit three free throws with 1.6 seconds left, and Arkansas rallied from a 15-point deficit in beating Vanderbilt 71-70 Tuesday night for the Razorbacks’ fourth straight win. Vanderbilt led 58-43
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ Reed Timmer scored 27 points, including a game-winning driving layup with 16 seconds left in overtime to give Drake a 72-71 win over Missouri State on Tuesday night. Nick McGlynn and Graham
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump signed two memorandums Tuesday signaling his support for the advancement of construction on the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines — two projects halted by former President Barack Obama. Obama’s move was
iStock/Thinkstock(KANSAS, Ohio) — A 10-year-old boy recently led a police on a chase in Ohio while driving a family member’s car, according to the Fostoria Police Department. The child took the car this past Sunday morning and
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams swept both of the their games at home Tuesday night against Searcy. The Bombers had a big run to defeat the Lions 51-42. Searcy led 14-7 in the first
ABCNews.com(PHOENIX) — An Arizona man who killed an assailant who shot a state trooper spoke out t for the first time since the incident earlier this month. “I never would have dreamt that I was gonna save
Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(PITTSBURGH) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is not ready to commit to another season. “I’m going to take this offseason to evaluate, to consider all options. To consider health, and family and
Credit: Jay BlakesbergBefore he hits the road with Dead and Company this May, founding Grateful Dead member Bob Weir will be truckin’ solo. The singer/guitarist has announced five new solo dates in support of his 2016 album,
David LaChapelle for Rolling StoneEver since Michael Jackson‘s two older children, Prince and Paris, were born, there has been speculation that the King of Pop was not their biological father. In the new issue of Rolling Stone,
Reviver RecordsLOCASH rolls out the video for their latest single, “Ring on Every Finger,” on Wednesday. You’ll be able to see the new clip, shot at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, on all CMT platforms,
Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images(BOSTON) — One of the NBA’s most famous jerseys will look a little different next season. According to ESPN‘s Darren Rovell, the Boston Celtics plan to announce a comprehensive deal with General Electric,
Allen Kee / ESPN Images(LAS TERRENAS, Dominican Republic) — The Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura was laid to rest in his native Dominican Republic on Tuesday. Yordano was killed in a car accident on a highway
North Salt Lake Police Department(SALT LAKE CITY) — Officials in Utah said Tuesday they are investigating the cause of a heart-stopping accident caught on video recently, in which a passenger train smashed into a semitruck, severing the
US Military(MALDEN, Mass.) – A Gold Star wife has been gifted a newly refurbished 2014 Kia and a $250 gas card. Massachusetts Fallen Heroes presented the gifts in Malden, Massachusetts, on Tuesday to Erin Vasselian after her husband,
ABC/George Burns“Fix” hitmaker Chris Lane has long been a vocal fan of ABC’s The Bachelor, but now it’s really paying off. After his performance Monday night on the show, both his current single, “For Her,” and his latest album, Girl Problems,
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan will be “Huntin,’ Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” as he hits the road this spring on his new 2017 tour, named for his recent #1. An appropriately camo-clad Luke announced his plans in
An 85 year old Caulfield man was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when he failed to stop for a MODOT flagman and struck the rear of a work truck in Ozark County. According to a report from the
Mountain Home School Superintendent Dr. Jake Long will host another Walk-In Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the district’s administration building. Long says he was impressed with the constructive feedback he received at previous events
Crazy 8s Math Club, a math club for children, is returning to the Donald W. Reynolds Library. The club offers activies that make math fun, like making sticky art, building objects, tossing a beach ball, and much
UMe/Capitol Music GroupNeil Diamond celebrates his 76th birthday today, but he’s giving his fans a gift: March 31 will see the release of Neil Diamond 50: The 50th Anniversary Collection. The three-CD set will mark the 50th
Capitol NashvilleBy now, you’ve probably heard that Luke Bryan will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl 51. But he’s not the only country act who’ll get a piece of the pie at this year’s big game. Both Lady Antebellum and Tyler
ABC/Image Group LA He’s already set to sing “The Star Spangled Banner” before Super Bowl 51 next month, but that’s not the only high-profile TV appearance Luke Bryan has lined up. Next season, the couple jokingly known as Bluke
Minnesota Governor’s Office(ST. PAUL, Minn.) — The governor of Minnesota, Mark Dayton, has prostate cancer, he said Tuesday. Dayton said that he learned of the diagnosis last week and that he might have surgery. He added that
Two Baxter County Detention Center inmates are receiving additional charges after a jailer found them to be in possession of a controlled substance on Monday. According to Sheriff John Montgomery, 28-year-old Joseph Paul Smith of rural Mountain
iStock/Thinkstock(MONTPELIER, Vt.) — Vermont police are searching for a suspect in a murder that authorities said is the first to occur in the state’s capital in almost a century. Vermont State Police issued an arrest warrant on
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A 911 dispatcher for Johnston County, North Carolina, recently helped save a woman who was locked in the trunk of a moving car, according to officials. The 29-year-old woman called 911 around 4 a.m.
According to TheBoot.com, Willie Nelson will revive his annual Luck Reunion on March 16, 2017, and he’s bringing a few (okay, quite a few) famous friends to his Luck, Texas, ranch for the event. Set to be
Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(WASHINGTON) — Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning will be attending the joint House-Senate GOP retreat later this week in Philadelphia, a senior House GOP aide confirms to ABC News. The two-time Super Bowl
The Twin Lakes area has seen some windy weather over the past 48 hours. Meteorologist John Lewis from the National Weather Service in Little Rock says the windy conditions have to do with fluctuations in temperature. Listen:
Comstock/Thinkstock This hit from 2009 was George Strait‘s first single that he also had a hand in writing. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Living for the Night.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Courtesy of Nate D. Sanders AuctionsLast June, the Ludwig drum kit used in the recording of The Beatles‘ first single “Love Me Do” in September 1962 went on the auction block, but its minimum bid of $150,000
BMLGNow that “God, Your Mama and Me” has been released officially as the new single from Florida Georgia Line, the wait is on for their new video co-starring the Backstreet Boys. “When I first heard it, it sounded like
Eric Ryan AndersonFor Sting, maybe the fourth time will be the charm. Tuesday morning, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer earned his fourth Oscar nomination for Best Original Song. This time around it’s for “The Empty
A 40-year-old Alma woman, Summer Marie Jones also known as Summer Overmyer, was arrested Monday night on felony charges of residential burglary, public intoxication and other misdemeanor charges, after she was found naked at a residence at
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Arkansas-based Windstream Holdings says it has eliminated 164 jobs, including 25 in Little Rock. Windstream spokesman David Avery says the job cuts came from various areas, including engineering, finance and information technology. Avery
Former President George H.W. Bush was transferred out of ICU Monday, and his wife, Barbara, was being discharged from Houston Methodist Hospital, as per their doctors. George HW Bush to leave intensive care Via www.bbc.co.uk 01/23/2017 11:45
The Arkansas House has voted to make the state the third to ban a commonly used abortion procedure. The majority-Republican House voted 78 to 10 Monday on House Bill 1032 to ban a procedure known as dilation
The Gainesville High School boys' basketball team will play their first game in the Sparta Trojans Basketball Classic on Tuesday. The Bulldogs meet Fordland at 7:30. In other high school basketball, Cotter hosts Viola, Norfork travels to
(AP) – An Arkansas woman whose nephew accidentally shot and killed himself with a pistol in her car was given a one-year suspended sentence as long as she gets therapy. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports 39-year-old Kenya Brevard
(AP) – Little Rock police are responding to a shooting in a parking lot outside the Arkansas Department of Health. Little Rock police say the shooting occurred at midday Monday near the department’s main offices on Markham
(AP) – Arkansas-based Simmons First National Corporation says it plans to acquire Texas-based First Texas BHC, Inc., the parent company of Southwest Bank, in a transaction valued at about $462 million. Under terms of an agreement announced
(AP) – Doctors prescribing medical marijuana won’t have to tell Arkansas regulators that the benefits of marijuana outweigh the risks for their patients. The Arkansas Senate gave final approval Monday to a bill that says doctors don’t
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Dick Clark Productions is partnering with Twitter to stream live red carpet coverage of The 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 2. Singer/songwriter Carly Pearce has signed a record deal with Big Machine. Previously
The Valory Music Co.Brantley Gilbert’s new album, The Devil Don’t Sleep, won’t be out until Friday, but if you’ve been to see the Georgia native in concert, chances are you’ve already gotten to sample some of its songs.
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images via ABC; Eric Ryan AndersonThe nominations for the 89th annual Academy Awards will be announced this morning at starting at 8:18 a.m. ET, and a number of famous veteran music stars are in the
The Donald W. Reynolds Library in Mountain Home will be hosting the Baxter County Historical & Genealogical Society for their monthly meeting. The meeting will take place in the Knox Room on Tuesday at six. The Baxter
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) – A court hearing has been delayed for a suburban St. Louis woman accused of killing a man in an effort to shift attention away from herself in another killing. Pamela Hupp of
HANNIBAL, Mo. (AP) – Police in the northeast Missouri town of Hannibal are investigating after two men were found dead inside a home. Police were called just before 11 a.m. Saturday to a home on a call
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s new Republican secretary of state is defending his decision to appoint a securities industry insider to head a state watchdog division. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft in a Monday statement said
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – A proposed bill would impose penalties on Missouri gun owners who don’t report a lost or stolen firearm within three days of discovering the item is missing. The St. Joseph News-Press reports
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Some charter schools in St. Louis are starting to worry that their increased popularity is making it difficult for them to stay accessible to low-income students. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports City Garden
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Supporters of a right-to-work measure to ban mandatory union dues in Missouri are challenging ballot proposals that would undermine that policy. The National Right to Work Foundation announced Monday it’s helping three
Arkansas lawmakers have approved Governor Asa Hutchinson’s $50 million low-income tax cut plan, House Bill 1159, setting the stage for a debate over deeper tax reductions the Republican has vowed to champion in two years. The proposal
iStock/Thinkstock(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) — Virginia police issued a missing and endangered alert for a young mother and her two children who disappeared after she had been out on a blind date, according to her family. Police issued
Facing an unplanned pregnancy or the possibility of a sexually transmitted disease can be a frightening prospect for any woman or man, regardless of age. For anyone in the Twin Lakes area who finds themselves in this
Mountain Home High School seniors and their parents are invited to the third annual Scholarship Fair Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 at the high school library. Jennifer Seaman, Communications Coordinator at the high school, says scholarship
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONWashington 109, Charlotte 99Miami 105, Golden State 102Sacramento 109, Detroit 104San Antonio 112, Brooklyn 86LA Clippers 115, Atlanta 105Milwaukee 127, Houston 114New Orleans 124, Cleveland
State Representative Nelda Speaks recently sent in an update from the weekly column of the Arkansas House of Representatives. She says currently there are 3,000 Arkansans with intellectual or developmental disabilities waiting for community-based or in home
Mark Gomez(FULLERTON, Calif.) — A man jet skied through flooded streets in Fullerton, California, this weekend. The jet skier, Mark Gomez, is a professional stuntman and performed the surreal feat in two takes. California is recovering from
The Baxter County Planning Board will meet Tuesday morning at 11 in the third floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the meeting’s agenda include Consolidated Land Services and continued discussion of new regulations.
The City of Gassville Parks Committee will meet Tuesday evening at 6 at the Community Center at 204 South School Street. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Melbourne woman has been released from the Izard County jail following her arrest Friday on felony drug charges. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says 38 year old Natasha Miller is charged with three counts of delivery
The Marion County Solid Waste Committee will meet Tuesday evening at 6 in the Marion County Court Complex courtroom. The meeting will be discussion of projects for the transfer station. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Susan Borné,the Associate Director of Philanthropy for Arkansas Nature Conservancy will be giving an overview and update on The Nature Conservancy’s work throughout Arkansas Tuesday evening at the Boone County Library at 5:30. She will focus on
Two area high school boys’ basketball teams will begin play in the Sparta Trojans Basketball Classic on Monday. Bakersfield tips off against top-seeded Fair Grove at 6:00, and Forsyth meets the host team at 7:30. Dora’s boys
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams return home to conclude the first half of district play. The Bombers and Lady Bombers welcome Searcy to the Hangar on Tuesday. Mountain Home’s girls are currently tied for the
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) _ Deven Simms scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, both career highs, to lead Arkansas State to a 74-62 win over South Alabama on Monday night. Tamas Bruce and Devin Carter added
Two area high school boys’ basketball teams began action Monday in the Sparta Trojans Basketball Classic. Bakersfield fell to top-seeded Fair Grove 87-31, and Forsyth defeated the host school 59-34. Bakersfield meets Sparta in Friday’s consolation semifinals,
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams had a good evening Monday at the Jonesboro Bowling Center as they swept a pair of matches over Nettleton. The girls’ match ended with the Lady Bombers blanking the Lady
The Donald W. Reynolds Library invites area tweens in grades 4 through 6 to a movie night, this Tuesday evening at six. Participants will watch “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” which is rated PG 13. Popcorn
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Jordon Varnado scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Jeremy Hollimon added 23 points and Troy beat Little Rock 78-69 on Monday night. The teams combined for 58 free-throw attempts after
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Alecia Cooley led the way with 10 points and eight rebounds in Southeastern Conference action against Missouri in Bud Walton Arena on Monday. The Razorbacks fell to the Tigers 60-46. All 10 players
Photodisc/Thinkstock(CLEVELAND) — Linebacker Jamie Collins has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns. ESPN reports the deal is worth $50 million, with $26.5 guaranteed. The $12.5 million extension will make Collins the fourth highest
Hannah Foslien/Getty Images(SAINT PAUL, Minn.) — The governor of Minnesota, Mark Dayton, collapsed while giving the State of the State speech there Monday night. Dayton had been speaking for about 45 minutes at the state capital when
Kirk Irwin/Getty Images(OTTAWA) — NHL forward Zack Smith has signed a four-year, $13 million contract to stay with the Ottawa Senators through the 2020-21 season. The 28-year-old Saskatchewan native, who is in his final year of a
ABC/Image Group LAAdmitted “girly-girl” Kelsea Ballerini has a very fashionable date with the Nashville Symphony. She’ll be the main entertainer for the 2017 Symphony Fashion Show Tuesday, April 18 at Music City’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Kelsea will team with
ABC/Image Group LA Less than a week after releasing their new single, “You Look Good,” Lady Antebellum is taking it to TV. The trio returns to Los Angeles, where much of their forthcoming album was written and recorded, to
Doug Sonders; Courtesy of So What ManagementIn the past, Rod Stewart has toured with Stevie Nicks, and now he’s teaming up with another iconic female performer, Cyndi Lauper, for a joint U.S. trek that will take place
ABC/Image Group LADetails are still being worked out, but Luke Bryan is on board to headline a concert to help tornado victims in his native Albany, Georgia, according to the Albany Herald. Twisters struck the southwest part
TasteOfCountry.com reports “Brantley Gilbert is speaking candidly about his battle with addiction — and why he credits Keith Urban with helping to save his life. “In an interview with Nashville’s Tennessean, Gilbert opens up about his longstanding
TheBoot.com has the full scoop on Carely Pearce, “Country newcomer Carly Pearce has made a big career move: The up-and-coming artist is now signed to Big Machine Label Group. BMLG revealed Pearce’s signing in a press release
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(DALLAS) — Los Angeles Lakers first-year coach Luke Walton didn’t mince words after the franchise’s worst, 49-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks. “Honestly, it’s embarrassing for us as a team and for us as an
Area teens are invited to Teen Tuesday at the Donald W. Reynolds Library on Tuesday afternoon, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Teen Tuesday is a monthly program at the Library designed especially for teens in grades 7
iStock/Thinkstock(BOSTON) — A lawyer for a man accused of pulling the fire alarm at a hotel for the Pittsburgh Steelers says the 25-year-old is a “die-hard Patriots fan,” according to ABC affiliate WCVB-TV. Police in Boston said
ABC(SPOKANE, Wash.) — An officer’s frantic efforts to free a driver from her car as it erupted into flames was caught on bodycam footage released by police in Spokane, Washington. Around 9:40 p.m. on Friday, a motorist
ABC/Image Group LA Just a week after kicking off his American Made Tour with Lee Brice, Justin Moore has revealed he has a new baby on the way. This will be the fourth little one for Justin and his wife Kate.
Legacy RecordingsTired of waiting for a new solo album from Ray Davies? Well, you won’t have to wait much longer, as the founding Kinks frontman has unveiled official details about his long-awaited new solo effort, Americana, which
ABC/Image Group LA Before taking the stage for Saturday night’s sold-out stop on Dierks Bentley’s What the Hell Tour in Nashville, Cole Swindell started the evening with a nice little surprise. The Georgia native found out his latest #1, “Middle
Clearwater Police Department(SAFETY HARBOR, Fla.) — A 4-year-old boy who loves his local police department got a big surprise Sunday when four uniformed officers crashed his birthday party. Brody Barnaky was greeted by Sgt. Tom Rodgers, Officer
Nine students face charges of battery, disorderly conduct and rioting after a brawl at Hope High School’s main office last week. Police say one student pushed a school resource officer, while another “swung his fists” at the
The city of Sherwood held a ceremony at the Sherwood Central Fire Station to honor a city firefighter who was fatally shot one year ago. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports Ronald Jason Adams, a volunteer with the East
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A 2-year-old child is believed to be among the missing after a series of deadly tornadoes wreaked havoc in parts of the South this weekend, according to authorities. More than a dozen people died
ABC News(HOUSTON) — Doctors treating former President George H.W. Bush and his wife at a Houston hospital said on Monday the former president is out of the ICU, and the former first lady has been discharged. George
iStock/Thinkstock(SAN ANTONIO) — Jonathan Murphy, 42, was identified as the Good Samaritan who was shot and killed after intervening during a shooting at a mall in San Antonio, Texas, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s office.
Ed Miles; Courtesy of Fairport ConventionLed Zeppelin‘s Robert Plant makes a guest appearance on the upcoming album by Fairport Convention, 50:50@50, which celebrates the British folk-rock band’s 50th anniversary. Plant lends vocals to a rendition of the
Credit: Jay GilbertRick Springfield will host and headline the 2018 edition of The 80s Cruise, which takes place in March of next year. The Australian pop-rocker will become the first music star to serve as emcee of
ABC/Craig SjodinYou know him from the most recent season of ABC’s The Bachelorette, but Luke Pell hopes you’ll soon know him for his country songs. The Burnet, Texas native has released his first single, titled “Pretty Close,” and you can
Comstock/Thinkstock Carlene Carter, the daughter of June Carter Cash, scored her first top-5 hit with this song from 1990, which was also the title track of her album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “I Fell in Love.” Copyright
The Izard County Sheriff is investigating vandalism at the Flat Rock Church and Cemetery in Wideman. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence says the vandalism, at the church and cemetery on State Highway 56, was reported Saturday. Upon
The Falcons, who led 24-0 at halftime, will charge into Super Bowl LI to face the New England Patriots, hoping to avenge their one previous Super Bowl appearance, a defeat after the 1998 season. Falcons Thrash Packers
Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Tom Brady has done it again, leading the New England Patriots to yet another Super Bowl. Brady led the Pats to a 36-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday night,
The Patriots dispatched the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night in the AFC Championship game and will take on the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl. How will they stop the seemingly unstoppable Falcons’ offense? In Steelers blowout,
A Harrison man is being sought by law enforcement on charges of capital murder in connection with the shooting death of his estranged wife. Harrison Police Chief Paul Woodruff says the charges against 36 year old Matthew
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — One victim of an Ohio divorce attorney who was convicted in 2014 of hypnotizing and then molesting his clients spoke out in an interview with ABC News’ Good Morning America that aired Monday. “He
Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Olivia Munn is standing by her man, Aaron Rodgers, after his Green Bay Packers team lost a conference championship game Sunday and with it the chance to return to the
A massive storm, spawning tornadoes wreaked havoc across the Deep South on Sunday, killing at least 14 people in south Georgia and raising the weekend’s weather-related death toll to 18. US storms: At least 18 dead in
The day after President Donald Trump was sworn into office, thousands of women took to the streets on Saturday to protest against him. More than 1M marched against Trump in US Via rss.cnn.com 01/22/2017 11:42 AM
Harrison Police are looking for a man alleged to have shot is estranged wife Sunday. According to KSPR News in Springfield, the incident happened in the 200 block of West Prospect Avenue. The woman, whose name has
iStock/Thinkstock(WALTON COUNTY, Fla.) — A Rhode Island activist who was on a mission to walk across the country barefoot was struck and killed by an SUV while walking on a Florida highway on Saturday afternoon. Mark Baumer
Paul Morigi/WireImageThere were lots of celebrity speakers at the Women’s March on Washington Saturday, but perhaps none of them made the headlines that surprise speaker Madonna did. She defended remarks she made at the event, including the
Capitol Nashville“The horns, man!” That’s how Charles Kelley responds when asked what makes Lady Antebellum’s new single, “You Look Good,” stand out against the other contenders from the trio’s HEART BREAK album, which comes out June 9. Charles goes on to reveal
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Chris Janson does his latest hit, “Holdin’ Her,” Monday on the Today show, which starts at 7 a.m. on NBC. Chris Lane appears on Monday night’s episode of The Bachelor, performing his single “For Her” during a one-on-one date. The
Credit: Henry DiltzDavid Crosby‘s latest solo album, Lighthouse, was released in October, but fans can already get a taste of the folk-rock legend’s next record by checking out his new protest song “Capitol” at his son James
(AP) – With a federally-owned property continuing to stay vacant for at least several months more, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department has the opportunity to convert the Arkansas facility into a short-term shelter for migrant
(AP) – Benton County officials have drafted a second set of bid documents as they search for a contractor to repair the 109-year-old War Eagle Bridge. Documents will be sent to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department
(AP) – The Arkansas State Police say a 44-year-old Sherwood man has been killed in a car crash in Pulaski County. State police said in a preliminary crash summary that Albert Anderson was killed Saturday afternoon after
(AP) – The Arkansas State Police say a 44-year-old Sherwood man has been killed in a car crash in Pulaski County. State police said in a preliminary crash summary that Albert Anderson was killed Saturday afternoon after
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is making a school choice measure called education savings accounts a priority this legislative session. The accounts, which transfer state dollars to parents through a bank account, can be used for
(AP) – A central Missouri technical college plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate the school’s mandatory drug testing policy that federal appeals courts have deemed unconstitutional. An attorney for State Technical College of Missouri
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONGolden State 118, Orlando 98Dallas 122, LA Lakers 73Phoenix 115, Toronto 103Minnesota 111, Denver 108NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUENY Rangers 1, Detroit 0 (OT)Pittsburgh 5, Boston 1Columbus
(AP) – Thousands of protesters, mostly women, gathered in Missouri’s two biggest cities and Kansas’ capital city in disapproval of Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president. Packing a park across from Kansas City’s landmark Union Station, the
(AP) – A University of Missouri professor hopes his invention of a new mug that maintains the coffee’s temperature longer percolates into hot sales. The Columbia Missourian reports that Columbia professor Hongbin “Bill” Ma’s company, ThermAvant
(AP) – A southwestern Missouri man is taking recycling to the extreme by building a house made from everything from old tires to cardboard and wood scraps from dilapidated barns. The Joplin Globe reports that 36-year-old Jimmy
(AP) – Missouri’s new governor, Eric Greitens, is pushing to give the state the country’s toughest penalties for attacking a police officer, reflecting similar efforts elsewhere. The former Rhodes Scholar and Navy SEAL’s pledge has played well
In closing remarks of Thursday’s meeting of the Mountain Home School Board, Superintendent of Mountain Home Public Schools Dr. Jake Long, said of the 11 different bills recently on the agenda of the House Education Committee, one
Big Air, the Fixed Based Operator at Baxter Regional Airport in Midway, is offering introductory flights to anyone interested in aviation. The organization is granted the right by the airport to offer a variety of flight services
An Arkansas laboratory is taking over testing for chronic wasting disease, a fatal brain disorder afflicting deer and elk in the state. The Arkansas Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory is the only Arkansas lab that is a member of
The Flippin School Board will meet in regular session Monday evening at 7 in the administration building. Items on the meeting agenda include the hiring of paraprofessionals Dillion Hargrove and Morgan Kilgore, student transfers and the superintendent’s
Two area high school boys’ basketball teams will begin play in the Sparta Trojans Basketball Classic on Monday. Bakersfield tips off against top-seeded Fair Grove at 6:00, and Forsyth meets the host team at 7:30. Dora’s boys
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department is hosting another season of youth basketball for kids in Kindergarten through fourth grades. Registrations will run through Saturday at the L.C. Sammons Youth Center. The entry fee is $45
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The Major League Baseball community is mourning the deaths of Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura who died in atraffic accident in his native Dominican Republic. A highway patrol spokesman said Ventura died
Monday’s bowling schedule includes Mountain Home heading to the Jonesboro Bowling Center will they will go up against Nettleton. Action begins at four p.m. Elsewhere, Flippin takes on Melbourne at Bull Shoals Lanes. WebReadyTM Powered by
Williams Baptist College, a four-year liberal arts college, has announced the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2016 fall semester. The President’s List consists of full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0
ABC/Image Group LA We’ve know for some time that Lady Gaga will do the halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl, but on Sunday, we found out Luke Bryan is set to sing the national anthem. You’ll be able to watch
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images(ATLANTA) — The Atlanta Falcons have defeated the Green Bay Packers and are headed to the Super Bowl for the second time in the franchise’s history. The Falcons will face either the New England
iStock/Thinkstock(SAN ANTONIO) — At least one person is dead and six others injured in a shooting at Rolling Oaks Mall in San Antonio, Texas, the mayor’s office said. Officials are on the scene and the mall is
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic at the age of 25. In a separate car crash also in the Dominican Republic, former Major League
Peter Aiken/Getty Images(BOSTON) — NFL fans have dubbed it #Alarmgate. The Pittsburgh Steelers were awakened by a pulled fire alarm at their hotel at 3:40 a.m., the night before their game against the New England Patriots to
The Mountain Home High School swim teams competed in the Conway Invitational Saturday at Hendrix College. The Lady Bombers finished ninth out of 21 teams. Katie Finley, Olivia Norris, Anna Roth and Olivia Allen were sixth in
Authorities are saying there's a possible connection between a pair of robberies that occurred on both sides of the Arkansas-Missouri line. According to the Harrison Daily Times, Little Caesar's in Harrison was robbed at gunpoint Thursday evening,
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Missouri's new governor, Eric Greitens, is pushing to give the state the country's toughest penalties for attacking a police officer, reflecting similar efforts elsewhere. The former Rhodes Scholar and Navy SEAL's pledge
Scott Clarke / ESPN Images(MELBOURNE, Australia) — Mischa Zverev defeated world No. 1 Andy Murray in the fourth round of the Australian Open in four sets 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4, advancing to the quarterfinals to face Roger
iStock/Thinkstock(CHICAGO) — DeMarcus Cousins expressed anger and frustration about the officiating in the Sacramento Kings’ 102-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Cousins, who has a long history of criticizing officials, sarcastically talked about the game they called,
@RyanMooreMS(ADEL, Ga.) — A tornado outbreak in the Southeast continued Sunday morning with at least two people dead from a twister hitting a southernmost area of Georgia on the Florida border. The coroner in Brooks County, Georgia,
Local reflects on attending Inauguration in person As Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President Friday, several local residents were on hand to witness the event, including Dr. Bruce White and his wife Stacey. Arkansas
The Mountain Home High School wrestling team overall had a good weekend as they finished second in the Conway Individual Tournament. Eight of the Bombers' nine varsity wrestlers battled their way to the medal rounds. Mountain Home
The Izard County junior boys' basketball team was looking to leave Hillcrest Elementary School Saturday with the championship trophy of the Screamin' Eagle Tournament, but they came up short in overtime. The Junior Cougars fell to the
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Benton County officials have drafted a second set of bid documents as they search for a contractor to repair the 109-year-old War Eagle Bridge. Documents will be sent to the Arkansas Highway and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A study at a hog farm located 6 miles from the Buffalo River has found no evidence of a manure leak at the operation. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the Arkansas Department
Applications for the Adeline Lynn Hais Dvorak and Clarence C. Dvorak Scholarships are now available to past and present Baxter County high school students. The Adeline Dvorak Scholarship will award $500.00 to a student of German heritage
Any graduating senior in Fulton County who has participated in county, district, or state fair has the opportunity to apply for the Fulton County Fair scholarship. Applications can be found online at www.fultoncountyfair.org and should be completed
The United States Air Force has announced Airman Dominic A. Gruneswald has graduated from basic training at Joint Base in San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. Gruneswald completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Hundreds of women in Little Rock and other Arkansas cities joined hundreds of thousands more in cities around the world to rally for equal rights and to send President Donald Trump a
Within this past year, the Calico Rock Museum & Visitor Center has welcomed 18,291 visitors through their doors, which is a 22% increase over previous years. Over 49,000 visitors were serviced through the museum's websites, including www.explorecalico.com.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is making a school choice measure called education savings accounts a priority this legislative session. The accounts, which transfer state dollars to parents through a bank account, can
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A southwestern Missouri woman faces up to 23 years in federal prison after admitting in court that she embezzled more than $380,000 from her former employer. Forty-seven-year-old Regina Allison of El Dorado Springs
The Dawt Missouri Preservation Society, a not-for-profit group established by Dawt Mill owner Dr. Ed Henegar, will request bids for the Dawt Dam removal project. According to the Ozark County Times, an ad is currently running until
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Moses Kingsley scored a season-high 24 points as Arkansas won its third straight game with a 99-86 victory over LSU Saturday night. Kingsley, the preseason Southeastern Conference Player of the Year, was 10 of
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Sebastian Saiz scored 19 points and hauled in 10 rebounds as Ole Miss defeated Missouri 75-71 Saturday. Missouri’s Kevin Puryear led all scorers with 26 points to go with eight rebounds, shooting 11-for-14 and
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) Deven Simms drove for a layup to give Arkansas State the lead with just over a minute left and the Red Wolves held on to beat Troy 82-80 Saturday night. Devin Carter led ASU
ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Activists and politicians are participating in the Women’s March on Washington this morning, the biggest of hundreds of marches taking place today. The rally featured speeches from women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem, Planned
Scott Clarke / ESPN Images(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — The NFL fined Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce $21,615 according to ESPN. He was fined for actions he made during and after the team’s 18-16 AFC Divisional
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW ORLEANS) — New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry described the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night loss to the Brooklyn Nets as a “piss-poor effort” by his team. New Orleans lost 143-114, the highest point total
Earlier this week, I attended the 2017 Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Show, known as the SHOT Show, where I had the privilege of announcing more jobs are coming to Arkansas. I joined officials from Daisy Outdoor Products
Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Celebrities are joining the hundreds of thousands of demonstrators at Women’s Marches around the globe. For those who couldn’t physically attend, many have shared their sentiments of solidarity on social media. The Women’s
Lori Feehan(WASHINGTON) — Among the hundreds of thousands of women expected to descend upon the nation’s capital Saturday morning for the Women’s March on Washington are public figures hailing from the worlds of entertainment, politics and activism.
CRISTINA ALDEHUELA/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Washington is preparing for its second big day in a row as upwards of 200,000 people are expected to gather in the capital for the Women’s March. The rally and ensuing march come
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — At least one large tornado touched down in Mississippi early Saturday morning, leaving at least three dead and a trail of destroyed homes, collapsed buildings, downed power lines, and residents trapped in their homes,
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONCharlotte 113 Toronto 78Philadelphia 93 Portland 92Orlando 112 Milwaukee 96Memphis 107 Sacramento 91Golden State 125 Houston 108Atlanta 102 Chicago 93Brooklyn 143 New Orleans 114OT Utah
While the Twin Lakes Area experiences unseasonably warm temperatures Saturday, it brings along the possibility of severe weather. According to Meteorologist Heather Cross from the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock, the storm chances begin
Basketball and swimming make up the local Saturday schedule. The Mountain Home High School swim teams will be in Conway as they compete in a meet at Hendrix College. Action begins at ten a.m. Mountain Home’s seventh
Yellville-Summit’s senior boys had a rough outing on the road as they fell to Berryville 63-57. J.T. Frazier led the Panthers with 16 points, Seth Evans provided 14, and Jacob Gentry scored 12. Viola’s high school basketball
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas' unemployment rate has dipped back below 4 percent in the final month of 2016. The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services said Friday that the state's unemployment rate in December was 3.9
The Mountain Home City Council met in a brief session Thursday night where they approved a clean-up resolution for the 2016 budget, which passed unanimously. After little discussion, they also approved the 2017 budget with Councilman Rick
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas forestry officials say 2016 was a relatively quiet year for wildfires, but the fires still burned nearly 30 square miles in the state. The Arkansas Forestry Commission says there was a
The Mountain Home Downtown Merchants recently presented a check for over $700 to the Mountain Home Schools Bridges program, a program which began this school year with a goal of removing the barriers children in poverty encounter.
Applications are now available for the Benbrook Scholarship. Students interested in applying must have graduated or will graduate from Norfork High School or live in the geographical area of the Norfork School District. Applications need to demonstrate
The City of Gassville recognized three Gassville City Council members at their January council meeting for their service to the community. Rick Peglar was recognized for his 25 years as Alderman for Ward 1 Position 2. Peglar
The Calico Rock Museum & Visitor Center is honoing the 225th annversary of the Bill of Rights with the pop-up exhibit, developed by the National Archives. The exhibit is being shown at select locations throughout the nation.
There are several scholarship oppurtinities for Mountain Home High School seniors. The Elsie Beyer Scholarship is based on financial need and applicants must be in the upper half of their graduating class. Applications are due April 12th.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Stormy weather is in the forecast for parts of southeast Arkansas this weekend. The National Weather Service says the greatest risk for bad weather is Saturday night and Sunday. The Storm Prediction
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team is back at home this weekend as they look to extend their win streak to three games. The Hogs will face LSU Saturday night in Fayetteville. Arkansas comes into the game at
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) – Gun sales in Missouri are seeing a spike while the number of permit applications fall, thanks to a new law that no longer requires residents to have a permit when carrying a concealed
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A former Missouri State University student who claimed to be the victim of a so-called “knockout game” attack outside a fraternity party has been awarded $1.63 million in damages. The Springfield News-Leader reports
Missouri returns to the home floor Saturday as they look for their first conference win of the season. The Tigers are set to welcome Ole Miss to Columbia. Mizzou is currently 5-12 on the season and 0-5
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A report from the Women’s Foundation and a University of Missouri researcher shows that women in Missouri continue to struggle to close the pay gap with men. The Columbia Daily Tribune reports the
LAS VEGAS (AP) A 17-year-old suspected of shooting and killing a Missouri State University football player during a fight involving their sisters in Las Vegas has been charged as an adult with murder. Richard Allan Newsome Jr.
UNION, Mo. (AP) – Authorities in eastern Missouri are investigating after a body was found in a river. The Washington Missourian reports that the body was found just before 8 a.m. Friday in the Bourbeuse River. A
NEW YORK (AP) The NFL fined Steelers safety Sean Davis $24,309 of his helmet-to-helmet hit on the Chiefs’ Chris Conley in the fourth quarter of Pittsburgh’s 18-16 win at Kansas City last weekend. Chiefs tight end Travis
Getty/Jim McIsaac(BALTIMORE) – After a career year with the Orioles, Mark Trumbo has decided to stay in Baltimore for another three seasons. According to ESPN, the first baseman agreed to a three year, $37.5 million deal if
It was a split for the Mountain Home High School basketball teams Friday night as they played district games at Greenbrier. Brad Haworth has the details. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The Lady Bombers used a
ABC/Mark LevineSam Hunt’s new song, “Drinkin’ Too Much,” may not officially be a single, but it’s making its mark on the Billboard charts anyway. In fact, it’s the Georgia native’s highest debut ever on the Hot Country Songs tally,
ABC/Image Group LA Chase Rice’s new album likely won’t be out until summer, but he’s planning to give fans a preview during a series of “Pub Shows” in March. Named for his backstage hang known as Pub
Al Pereira/WireImagePat Benatar released a brand-new song titled “Shine” on Friday in support of the Women’s March on Washington, which takes place in the U.S. capital on Saturday. The track, which was co-written with renowned songwriter and
Scott Olson/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The National Park Service won’t be announcing attendance numbers for President Donald Trump’s inaugural ceremony, but photos of this year’s event indicate that it may have been less well attended than Obama’s in
PRNewsFoto/NAMMThe Band‘s Robbie Robertson was presented with the National Association of Music Merchants’ “Music for Life” award on Thursday in Anaheim, California, at the 2017 edition of the popular NAMM Show trade event. The honor recognizes Robertson’s
Curb RecordsWynonna is going back to her beginnings on her 2017 tour, launching the Roots & Revival trek with her band The Big Noise in March. “My roots are firmly planted in country music,” Wy says. “But I was given
The Jaguars will “host” the Ravens on Sunday, Sept. 24. That will be followed one week later by Dolphins and Saints, who will play against each other in London on Oct. 1. Both of those games will
The rule passed by a 58-22 margin Friday morning at the Power Five conferences’ third annual autonomy session at the NCAA convention restricting vacation practice trips. The Big Ten voted 11-3 for the change. Power Five passes
As Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President Friday, several local residents were on hand to witness the event, including Dr. Bruce White and his wife Stacey. Arkansas First District Congressman Rick Crawford coordinated an
The Marion County Library will host a family event, Movie Madness Saturday at noon. A Disney movie will be featured and refreshments will be served. For additional information, call the library at 870-449-6015. WebReadyTM Powered by
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Violence flared on some streets of Washington, D.C, Friday as at least some members of a group dressed head to toe in black allegedly smashed the windows of cars and store windows shortly before Donald
ABC/Todd WawrychukWith one show under his belt on the 2017 What the Hell Tour, Dierks Bentley has moved ahead with mapping out his summer. The “Black” hitmaker opened the trek Thursday night to a sold-out crowd in Dayton, Ohio,
Comstock/Thinkstock Fifty-four years ago this week, “The Ballad of Jed Clampett” from The Beverly Hillbillies topped Billboard‘s country chart. Can you recall who sang the classic TV theme? ANSWER: Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LA Cam is certainly no stranger to standing on stages in front of large audiences, but Friday in Reno, Nevada, the “Burning House” hitmaker will do something she’s never done before. She’ll be a featured speaker
Myrna SuarezIn the market for a Florida beachfront mansion previously inhabited by Billy Joel? Well, you’re in luck…if you have millions of dollars to spare. According to the New York Post, the Piano Man has dropped the
Courtesy of Shore Fire MediaOver the years, Mavis Staples has collaborated with such diverse artists as The Band, Prince and Wilco‘s Jeff Tweedy, and now the soul/gospel legend has lent her powerful vocals to a new song
Scott Clarke / ESPN Images(ALAMEDA, Calif.) — The San Diego Chargers are now the Los Angeles Chargers, and it seems like the Oakland Raiders might be on the move as well. The team field paperwork on Thursday
Allen Kee / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — The NBA All Star starting rosters were announced Thursday night, with one big surprise. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook is not one of the starters for the Western Conference
Orlando Police Department(ORLANDO, Fla.) — One day after accused killer Markeith Loyd cursed at a judge in a court appearance for allegedly killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, he came back to court to face the same judge for
