A comment by a former state senator alleging abuse of the state’s homestead tax credit led to a legislative committee meeting in Little Rock last week that ended without any findings to support the claim. Baxter County
In Thursday night’s session of the Mountain Home School Board, Superintendent of Mountain Home Public Schools Dr. Jake Long says the majority of student parents are in support of Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) which allows students
Marion County Collector Cathy Brightwell has announced she is seeking re-election for her current position. Brightwell was elected to the Collector’s position in 1998, beginning her term in 1999. Eleven years prior she began work as Deputy
Joshua Chambers of Mountain Home, who is charged with having sexual relations with a 15-year-old close female relative may be headed to trial later this month. It was announced during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court
One of KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s largest and most popular events for 25 years, Bids for Bargains, starts Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:00. The event gives the public a chance to buy items from
Management from the local Family Dollar store, at the Ozark Shopping Center on Main Street in Mountain Home, have confirmed the store is closing its doors for good January 21st. According to reports from across the nation,
The U.S. Postal Service plans to spend approximately $270,000 to reopen a post office facility in the Zanoni area. The announcement came last Monday by USPS real estate specialist Vee Spikes at a meeting held at the
The Mountain Home High School wrestling team will be at Central High School in Little Rock on Friday. The Bombers will compete in a tri-match with the Tigers and Little Rock Catholic. Action begins at 5 p.m.
Basketball makes up the local Friday schedule as Mountain Home’s high school teams will return to the Hangar. It’s Sweetheart Royalty night as the Bombers and Lady Bombers will welcome Greenbrier to the Twin Lakes Area. Mountain
In high school basketball Thursday night, it was a battle of state ranked girls teams at Norfork as they hosted Salem, but it wasn’t close. Norfork cruised to a 63-24 win, holding the Lady Greyhounds scoreless in
In high school bowling Thursday, the Norfork Invitational was held at Driftwood Lanes with four teams taking part. In girl’s action, Norfork won the event, finishing 49 pins ahead of Southside Batesville. Izard County was third and
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. University of Arkansas junior Malica Monk had a Herculean effort, but a cold third quarter sunk the Razorback womens basketball team as they fell to Florida 65-51 in Southeastern Conference action in Bud Walton
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) – Sophie Cunningham scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and No. 11 Missouri hit 12 3-pointers to roll to a 67-48 win over Mississippi, giving the Tigers their best start in program history.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEWARK, N.J.) — A television film crew was arrested on Thursday after attempting to pass a suspicious item with “all of the makings of an improvised explosive device” through security at Newark Liberty International Airport. “At least
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Cleveland 104 Orlando 103 Final Philadelphia 89 Boston 80 Final Houston 116 Minnesota 98 Final Portland 100 Indiana 86 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final OT New Jersey 4
Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images for Hilton(NEW YORK) — USA Gymnastics on Thursday announced that it will cut ties with the Karolyi Ranch, the training ground for the country’s elite gymnasts and one of the sites where
A Mountain Home woman, 49-year-old Deanna Lee Green, was arrested Wednesday evening following a domestic incident in which she allegedly attacked her boyfriend with a knife. Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel says when officers from his
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A new report states that right-wing extremists were responsible for the majority of extremist murders in the U.S. in 2017. Jewish group the Anti-Defamation League compiled the report, noting how
ABC/Randy Sager(NEWARK, N.J.) — Chris Christie has only been the ex-governor of New Jersey for two days but he has already felt the loss of at least one perk of the job. Christie was rebuffed while attempting
A member of the Mountain Home High School basketball team has signed to play at the next level. Hannah Pfiefer signed a national letter of intent Thursday afternoon to play college basketball at College of the Ozarks
Moussa81/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW ORLEANS) — After his team’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL playoffs, New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead has learned how “ridiculous” Vikings fans are. Through Thursday morning, Vikings fans had donated more than
(AP) _ The Roman Catholic bishop of Arkansas says he’ll skip an anti-abortion rally this weekend, saying the keynote speaker inappropriately pushed the state’s aggressive execution schedule last year.Attorney General Leslie Rutledge will speak Sunday. Bishop Anthony
(AP) _ U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is visiting Arkansas to hold a roundtable discussion with the state’s governor and to meet with farmers.Perdue is participating in a roundtable lunch with Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the
aijohn784/iStock/Thinkstock(HARRISBURG, Pa.) — A member of the U.S. Marshals Service was shot and killed Thursday morning while serving an arrest warrant at a home in Pennsylvania’s capital, officials said. Deputy U.S. Marshal Christopher David Hill was part
Ruskpp/iStock/Thinkstock(LUMBERTON, N.C.) — It’s been seven months since the bodies of three women were found just weeks apart within a four-block radius in North Carolina, and investigators still don’t have answers about what happened to them. The
Alex_Schmidt/iStock/Thinkstock(PHOENIX) — A homicide suspect in Arizona is accused of committing nine murders in just three weeks, Phoenix police said Thursday. Cleophus Cooksey Jr., 35, has been in custody since the last of the nine alleged killings
The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission issued a stay on Wednesday of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality’s decision to deny C&H Hog Farms’ application to continue operating in the Buffalo National River’s watershed. Operators of
ABC News(MALIBU, Calif.) — A three-story home in Malibu, California, was seen teetering near the top of a canyon following recent mudslides. Photos and video showed the foundation of a multimillion-dollar home crumbling, as its retaining wall
Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — She was not present in the courtroom but Olympic gymnastics star McKayla Maroney’s words rang powerful and clear to the former doctor she says molested her at the age of
ABC News(PERRIS, Calif.) — The California parents accused of starving and shackling their 13 children to beds with chains and padlocks are set to be arraigned Thursday. David Turpin, 57, and Louise Turpin, 49, were arrested on
Emergency personnel were dispatched to an initial report of a car versus school bus, possibly from Norfork Public Schools, accident on Highway 5 South, close to Briarcliff, at 7:40 Thursday morning. The extent of the accident, including
Leah Willig(LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.) — Asher Willig isn’t even two-years-old yet and he’s already a bit of a baseball phenomenon — to his family and to those watching his batting videos anyway. From the living room to the
(AP) – The former bassist of the rock band The Ataris awaits arraignment after he and a woman were indicted on federal conspiracy and fraud charges. Michael Sean Davenport was arrested last month at a Little Rock,
(AP) – A city in northwest Arkansas is looking to potentially repair the former home of Sen. J. William Fulbright. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that Springdale’s City Council took a look Tuesday at a historical preservation
Over $40,000 in undocumented disbursements were made to former Flippin Police Chief Ronald “Dusty” Smith consisting of checks for drug buy purchases. The misused funding from the drug buy account is the largest amount from any account
Thursday’s local sports schedule includes basketball. The Bakersfield High School girls’ basketball team will continue action in the Thayer Winter Classic. The Lady Lions face Willow Springs at 7:30. Lutie’s girls will be in Cabool as the
Norfork’s high school bowling teams will host a tournament Thursday at Driftwood Lanes. Other teams include Flippin, Izard County and Southside Batesville. Action begins at 3:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
ABC News(NEW YORK) — You might think you know the full story of the so-called alt-right, known for their venomous racism and virulent anti-feminism. But a new documentary is shedding light on what it says is one
(AP) – An Arkansas judge disqualified from handling execution cases after participating in an anti-death penalty demonstration says his lawsuit against the state’s highest court should be allowed to move forward.Attorneys for Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell
iStock/Thinkstock(BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.) — Two people have died in Florida after being struck by new high-speed Brightline trains on the state’s East Coast Railway tracks, sparking concerns about pedestrian safety and calls for a federal investigation. Brightline,
(AP) – The Missouri House has passed legislation to require some business to hang posters advertising the national human trafficking hotline.House lawmakers voted 139-5 Wednesday to send it to the Senate. It’s the first measure the House
(AP) – Citing new testimony from a state school board member, a Springfield teacher is asking a judge to overturn the Missouri Board of Education’s controversial removal of the state education commissioner.Teacher Laurie Sullivan filed a lawsuit
iStock/Thinkstock(DALLAS) — Passengers on an American Airlines flight suffered some tense moments on Thursday after they were instructed to brace for impact as their plane made an emergency landing due to mechanical issues. The entire frightening incident
(AP) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a man died when his car slid into a train’s path in a snow-related accident in southwest Missouri.Eighty-six-year-old Bob Bishop, of Greenfield, died Tuesday in the accident in Dade
(AP) – Missouri lawmakers say Gov. Eric Greitens’ admission that he had an extramarital affair is distracting from legislative efforts to change tax laws in the state.Republican Sen. Bill Eigel said Tuesday that it’s up to the
For the first time this week about half of the schools, including Mountain Home Public Schools, across KTLO, Classic Hits 101.7 and The Boot’s listening area are open, running snow routes only. Also open Thursday are Cotter,
Two Baxter County residents, 28-year-old David Fiss and 28-year-old Brandy Rochelle Hughes, who were arrested last week on numerous charges related to break-ins and thefts in the area, are now facing more charges connected with eight other
A Mountain Home woman entered a not guilty plea to several charges in Baxter County Circuit Court following her arrest in December. Twenty-eight-year-old Ashley Ray faces two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, two counts
Two people were given probation after pleading guilty in unrelated cases in which they were charged with drug-related crimes.The pleas came during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last week. Jill Neal of Gassville was given
A Fulton County man is accused of stealing from his employer. Fulton County Sheriff Al Roork says 35-year-old Joseph Samples of Salem was arrested this month on a felony count of theft of property and misdemeanor counts
The monthly meeting of the Mountain Home School Board is scheduled for Thursday evening at 6:00. Among the items on the meeting’s agenda is the presentation of a proclamation, issued by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, recognizing school
Thursday night’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Mountain Home City Council has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 25th. The meeting will be held at 6:00 in the council chambers of the Municipal Building. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
ABC News(INGRAM COUNTRY, Mich.) — Thomas Brennan planned to stand in silent support Wednesday at the side of a gymnast he once coached as she faced down in a Michigan courtroom the man who molested her when
The regular January session of the Cotter School Board will be held Thursday evening at 7:00. Items on the agenda include school board legal liability and general liability renewal, a discussion on LED lighting upgrades, an executive
The Cotter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its next session Thursday evening at 6:30. The meeting will be held in Cotter City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams picked up a pair of wins at Driftwood Lanes Wednesday afternoon against Batesville. The Lady Bombers were 10-3 winners. Caitlyn Kill led the way with a 224 game and Emily
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ KeVaughn Allen ended a three-week shooting slump by scoring a season-high 28 points, reaching double figures for the first time in 2018, and Florida used a fast start to beat Arkansas 88-73 on
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ Jordan Howard scored 24 points, Mathieu Kamba added 23 points with three steals, and Central Arkansas pulled away early from New Orleans to win 81-57 on Wednesday night. Howard scored 10 amid a
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ Alize Johnson had 24 points and 17 rebounds and Missouri State held off Valparaiso for a 64-57 victory on Wednesday night. Johnson was 9-of-14 shooting, made three 3-pointers and collected his eighth straight
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) _ Kevin Puryear had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Missouri rallied in the second half to beat No. 21 Tennessee 59-55 on Wednesday night. Jontay Porter added 10 points and seven rebounds for
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams had mixed results Wednesday as they went to Beebe for makeup action. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The Bomber boys ended the night with sole
(ABC News) An investigation is underway in Perris, Calif., after 13 siblings ages 2 to 29 were allegedly held captive in a home, some shackled to their beds with chains and padlocks, authorities said.(PERRIS, Calif.) — The
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A 13-year-old male was struck in the shoulder by a bullet from a stolen .22 handgun Wednesday during an exchange of the weapon with a 16-year-old male as the two took target practice. Mountain Home Police Chief
Mountain Home Street Director Arnold Knox says the Mountain Home Street Department is continuing its efforts to repair the traffic signal at Highway 62 and Highway 5 North. As of Wednesday afternoon, the traffic signal is still
33ft/iStock/Thinkstock(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — A longtime Jacksonville Jaguars fan with stage 4 cancer will get to see his team play this weekend when the New England Patriots host the Jaguars. Eric “Mitch” Mitchell, 50, was told by his
3drenderings/iStock/Thinkstock(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A teenager was shot and killed during what appears to be a scuffle during a juvenile court hearing in Columbus, Ohio Wednesday afternoon. A 16-year-old was appearing in court for what Franklin County Sheriff’s
aijohn784/iStock/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) — Three people have been arrested in the killing of a Houston couple who authorities say were ambushed and “executed” at their home in a gated community. Investigators believe when Bao and Jenny Lam, both 61,
The regular board meeting of the Northeast Public Water Authority is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 1:15.The meeting will be held at the office on Florence Drive in Mountain Home. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Paws for Reading, a therapy dog program, will be held at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County on Thursday afternoon from 2:00 until 3:00 for homeschooled students. Paws for Reading is a partnership program between
(AP) _ Authorities say two duck hunters were rescued after their boat capsized on the Arkansas River during frigid temperatures this week.The Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office says its officers assisted the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in
Photo by Antonio Hernandez / ESPN Images(SAN ANTONIO) — San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard is being put back on the shelf indefinitely, the team announced, as Leonard continues to recover from a quadriceps issue. The
Chad Baker/Photodisc/Thinkstock(NEW HAVEN, Mich.) — The meteor that lit up the night sky over southeast Michigan and shook the ground Tuesday night did not actually cause an earthquake, researchers say. In fact, meteors do not cause earthquakes
ABC News(SPRINGFIELD, Tenn.) — Tennessee authorities are searching for two teenage sisters who are missing and believed to have run away from home. The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office said Kayla Ward, 17, and Brooke Ward, 14, of
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative exceeded its record peak electric demand, previously set in 2014, at 7:00 Wednesday morning, an increase of 8 percent over the previous record, according to NAEC’s CEO Mel Coleman. Peak demand is the
WBAY(BELLEVUE, Wis.) — Authorities in Wisconsin believe a missing teen is the victim of human trafficking. Kasey Vang, 15, was reported missing from Bellevue, Wisconsin, Jan. 11, according to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office. Vang was last
Orange County Sheriff’s Department (LOS ANGELES) — A man has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing to death University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein, the Orange County District Attorney’s office announced Wednesday. Blaze Bernstein, 19, was
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ABCNews.com(NEW YORK) — Former Today anchor and NBC News correspondent Ann Curry spoke out Wednesday morning about her former co-host Matt Lauer, who was abruptly fired last year following alleged inappropriate sexual behavior. In an interview on
ABC News(PERRIS, Calif.) — The aunt of 13 siblings allegedly abused and held captive by their parents in a Southern California home says her family tried “for years” to get in touch with her sister but “she
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Thirty-one of the country’s most contaminated sites are likely to be available for building new housing, business or other development soon after they are cleaned up, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said today, a step
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The entire Gulf Coast region was paralyzed on Wednesday morning with hundreds of schools and flights cancelled and interstates shut down. A state of emergency has already been declared in North Carolina, Georgia and
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Supermodel Chrissy Teigen offered on Tuesday to pay a fine imposed on Olympic gold medal gymnast McKayla Maroney if she wanted to speak at former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s Tuesday sentencing due
serenawilliams(NEW YORK) — New mom Serena Williams’s decision to bow out of the Australian Open was not lost on other moms also finding their way back to fitness after childbirth. “I think that sets a great example,
iStock/Thinkstock(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — Police in Florida issued arrest warrants for nine men on Tuesday in connection with the November hazing death of a 20-year-old Florida State University student, authorities said. The suspects, all between the ages of
(AP) – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s campaign says it has more than $2 million in the bank as the Republican ramps up his re-election campaign.Hutchinson’s campaign on Tuesday reported raising nearly $622,000 in the final three months
(AP) – Arkansas lawmakers have recommended regulators move forward with efforts to ban an herbicide that farmers in several states say has drifted onto their crops and caused damage, endorsing the prohibition despite a lawsuit by a
(AP) – A nearly 150-year-old building that once housed an ice house is being torn down in eastern Missouri. KSDK-TV reports that the Ice House was built in 1870 in Old Town Eureka in St. Louis County.
(AP) – The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.6 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in southeastern Missouri.The survey says the earthquake struck Tuesday more than 2 miles (4 kilometers) southwest of Caruthersville, Missouri. No damage has been
The Mountain Home High School basketball program 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 Greenbrier on Sweetheart
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams will return to Driftwood Lanes Wednesday as take on Batesville for the second consecutive outing. Action begins at 4 p.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
When the first wintry mix of the season blanketed the Twin Lakes Area this week, the Baxter County Road and Bridge Department was equipped with a new plan to expedite the distribution of its salt treatment for
While school was canceled and local residents hunkered down as the recent winter storm blew across the Twin Lakes Area, a Gamaliel man, 21-year-old Robert Alexander, spent his day offering rides to those who weren’t able to
Larry Harris of Henderson was given 10 years in prison, with five years to serve and five years suspended after entering a no contest plea to drug-related and weapons charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit
Five new business licenses were issued by the city of Mountain Home during the month of December, according to Roberta Pack from the City of Mountain Home Building Inspector’s Office.City records indicate a license was issued to
The owner of Tony’s Pizza House restaurant in Protem, 63-year-old Tony E. Cowden, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison without parole. According to a release from Timothy A. Garrison, United States Attorney for the
ABC News(NEW HAVEN, Mich.) — Residents of southeast Michigan were left a bit shaken Tuesday night after a big bright flash lit up the sky and the ground beneath them shook. A flying saucer? No. A shooting
Joshua Dower of Mountain Home changed his plea to guilty on drug-related charges and was sentenced to six years probation during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday.The 36-year-old Dower had been set to go to
Governor Asa Hutchinson has reappointed Kay Hinkle of Mountain View to the board of trustees of the University of Central Arkansas. Hinkle’s reappointment expires January 14, 2025. Hinkle graduated from State College of Arkansas, now the University
Chad Hudson of Mountain Home has been promoted to FNBC regional president. Hudson will continue to serve as the banks Chief Lending Officer, and in the interim, as the Mountain Home market’s Community President. Marty Sellars, FNBC
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams will be on the road Wednesday for makeup action. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will continue district play as they go to Beebe. Mountain Home’s girls are currently 8-9 on
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. The Razorback baseball team found itself ranked No. 4 in the D1Baseball.com preseason poll Tuesday morning, its second top-five ranking of the three preseason polls that have been released so far. Along with the
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Looking for its fourth victory away from Bud Walton Arena this year, the Arkansas mens basketball team travels to Florida Wednesday evening for a 6 p.m. tip-off on ESPN2.The Rundown Opponent: Florida (12-5, 4-1
COLUMBIA, Mo. Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin has a job to do. It doesnt matter that his next game is against No. 21 Tennessee (12-4, 3-2 Southeastern Conference), a team he coached for three seasons. It doesnt
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — A former CIA case officer has been charged with illegally possessing government secrets. Jerry Chun Shing Lee, 53, was arrested Monday night at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and stands charged with
Chris Coduto/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Washington State Quarterback Tyler Hilinski was found dead at the age of 21 Tuesday in Pullman, Washington from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A rifle and suicide note were found next to
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Friday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Orlando 108 Minnesota 102 Final OT New Orleans 116 Boston 113 Final Denver 105 Dallas 102 Final Portland 118 Phoenix 111 —— NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final OT St.
David Allen Turpin/Facebook(PERRIS, Calif.) — The staff of a Southern California hospital was reduced to tears at the sight of seven of the 13 malnourished siblings who were admitted after authorities discovered they were being held captive
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice on Tuesday appealed a federal court ruling that had forced the Trump administration to again accept renewal applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. The administration, which is seeking
Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Three-time gold medalist Aly Raisman described former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar as a “master manipulator” in an ESPN interview on Tuesday, the same day that several victims confronted Nassar
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christian Senyk/U.S. Navy via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Navy is filing negligent homicide charges against the former commanding officers of two destroyers involved in collisions last summer
The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission will meet in a special session Wednesday afternoon to consider a motion filed by C&H Hog Farms, Inc. of Newton County requesting a stay on a decision denying its application
Obtained by ABC News(LAS VEGAS) — Criminal charges may be filed in connection with the Las Vegas mass shooting that killed 58 people and injured hundreds more, attorneys for the Las Vegas Metro Police Department said in
David Allen Turpin/ Facebook(PERRIS, Calif.) — Thirteen siblings who were rescued Sunday after they were allegedly tortured, held captive and, in some cases, shackled in their parents’ home are “hopeful that life will get better for them,”
(AP) _ A central Arkansas man who wants to defend giving to panhandlers has joined a lawsuit that states a city ordinance regarding panhandling is unconstitutional.The Sentinel-Record reports that the second amended complaint filed last week added
Scott Olson/Getty Images(LANSING, Mich.) — An onslaught of victims, many of them tearful and with voices tinged with anger and determination, confronted former USA Olympic gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar in a Michigan courtroom Tuesday, telling him
Pasco County Sheriff(PASCO COUNTY, Fla.) — A Florida man wanted for attempted murder thought he could evade authorities by leaping from his second-story balcony. He was wrong. When Pasco County sheriff’s officers knocked on his door, Rashad
KABC(LOS ANGELES) — Authorities in Southern California are searching for a suspect in the mysterious killing of three people over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, police responded to a home in Palmdale after a family member asked
The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District has scheduled two meetings for late Wednesday morning on the south campus of North Arkansas College in Harrison. The board of directors will begin its session at 11:00, and the chief
KTRK(HOUSTON) — Authorities in Houston released surveillance images of two persons of interest Tuesday morning as they hunt for clues in a couple’s mysterious double killing in their gated community. Investigators believe Bao and Jenny Lam, both
The regular meeting of the Norfork City Council, scheduled for Tuesday evening, has been canceled due to weather. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.The Gassville City Council scheduled for Tuesday evening has been rescheduled
The winter weather is forcing the cancellation of many atheltic events for area teams Tuesday night. The Mountain Home High School basketball teams were scheduled to go to Beebe but the games have been postponed. They are
A 37-year-old man, whose last known address is in Valley Springs, was arrested on residential burglary charges Monday morning after Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an open garage on 943 Buford Road. The home is
ABCNews.com(NEW YORK) — An Alberta Clipper — and cold front associated with it — continues to move through the eastern U.S. from the Midwest through the South and eventually into the Northeast late Tuesday into Wednesday. Up
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is delaying a planned tour to talk about his tax change proposals after admitting to having an extramarital affair.The Republican governor’s spokesman, Parker Briden, said Monday that Greitens will still unveil
WSOC(YORK COUNTY, S.C.) — Four South Carolina officers were rushed to the hospital Tujesday after being shot while responding to a domestic violence call late-Monday night, authorities said. The officers responded minutes before 10:30 p.m. to the
Tucson Police Department(TUCSON, Ariz.) — Police in Arizona took down a very wizened bank robber on Sunday. The Tucson Police Department arrested an 80-year-old man for the armed robbery of the Pyramid Credit Union in the city
All Twin Lakes Area public schools, colleges and universities in the KTLO, Classic Hits 101.7 and The Boot’s listening area have reported they are canceled Tuesday in the wake of an Arctic blast Monday night that brought
Jerry Hopper, Jr., of rural Mountain Home entered a not guilty plea to new charges of kidnapping and domestic battery during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday.The 44-year-old Hopper was ordered to reappear in Circuit
A member of the Baxter County Quorum Court has announced her intention to run for re-election. Marilyn Williamson will seek a third term as the Justice of the Peace for District Seven this year. Williamson is a
Ozark Opportunities Inc. has announced the winter non-emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), to assist low-income households, begins Tuesday. The program’s goal is to help households cope with the high cost of electricity or fuel used for
A former Harrison pastor, 38-year-old Larry Michael Berkley, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison after he pled guilty earlier this month to numerous charges regarding abuse of juveniles. His time in the Arkansas Department of
A Stone County woman is being sought by law enforcement officials in two counties, as well as two drug task forces, after they executed a narcotic search warrant at her residence on Thomas Road near State Highway
Resolutions declaring two vacancies on the Nofork City Council are among the items of business for Tuesday evening’s City Council meeting at 6:30. The vacancies were created with the death of former Alderman Eric Stover and the
The Lakeview City Council’s regular January session is set for Tuesday evening at 7:00. Items on the agenda include adjustments to the 2017 budget and the first reading of an ordinance on land subdivision regulations. The meeting
The regular January session of the Flippin City Council is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6:00. Items on the agenda include the 2017 water audit, a presentation from Fire Chief Glenn Chapman on the storm warning siren,
David Allen Turpin/ Facebook(PERRIS, Calif.) — The grandparents of 13 children allegedly abused and kept shackled to beds in their Southern California home said the parents had so many kids because “God called on them.” ABC News
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) Mourinho led all the way in winning the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes by 3 1/4 lengths at Oaklawn, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a top Kentucky Derby prospect. Ridden by
ST. LOUIS — Catcher Yadier Molina said on Monday that he plans to play out his current contract with the Cardinals and then call it a career. “Three more years,” Molina said bluntly. “That’s it.” The tone
iStock/Thinkstock(DETROIT) — A tearful scene unfolded at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on Monday morning, where Jorge Garcia, a father of two and 30-year resident of Detroit, was deported to Mexico amid cries from his family. Garcia, 39, was
Osceola County Corrections(KISSIMMEE, Fla.) — During her lunch break on Jan. 7, Janice Marie Zengotita-Torres phoned her Kissimmee, Florida, home to check on her young son and tell her mother she would be home as soon as
ABC News(ENCINITAS, Calif.) — They say never meet your heroes. At 13 years old, Brighton Zeuner beat them. Just one day after her birthday, Brighton took home gold during the women’s skateboard park event at the 2017
Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles said Monday that she was “sexually abused” by disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. “I too am one of the many survivors that was sexually
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department(PERRIS, Calif.) — An investigation is underway in California after 13 siblings ages 2 to 29 were allegedly held captive in a home, some “shackled to their beds with chains and padlocks,” the Riverside
(AP) _ Little Rock police are using a federal grant to buy technology that will cut the time it takes officers to link shell casings found at different crime scenes.The nearly $480,000 public safety grant from the
(AP) _ The Arkansas State Police say two people died in separate crashes on state roads over the weekend.Police say in preliminary crash summaries that 24-year-old Springdale resident Albert J. Mellow was killed in a crash late
The Twin Lakes Area is continuing to receive snowfall Monday afternoon and evening forcing most local schools to call classes off. The National Weather Service office in North Little Rock has received reports of up to five
KTRK-TV(HOUSTON) — Authorities in Houston are investigating a couple’s mysterious double killing in a secluded section of the city. The victims’ son, who went to check on his parents after not hearing from them since last Thursday,
The Mountain Home School District will be closed Tuesday. The district will use its AMI status, and students will need to complete their Day Two assignments. Mountain Home is among several local schools to cancel classes due
iStock/Thinkstock(ATLANTA) — Dramatic, high-definition helmet-camera video captured the moment a Georgia firefighter caught a child thrown to safety from a third-floor balcony amid a raging fire. “I heard the screams” at the 2.5 alarm fire at an
North Arkansas College is responding to allegations of racist chants at its recent basketball games. Northark President Dr. Randy Esters says the school will investigate after fans were accused of hurling monkey noises and crow calls Wednesday
KABC-TV(MONTECITO, Calif.) — A young father became the latest known victim of the California mudslides as his body was found after those of two other members of his family, his 6-year-old son and his father-in-law. The man’s
(AP) _ The Arkansas State Police say two people died in separate crashes on state roads over the weekend.Police say in preliminary crash summaries that 24-year-old Springdale resident Albert J. Mellow was killed in a crash late
Lou Rocco/ABC(NEW YORK) — The new mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia, said residents were scared, but not surprised, when violence unfolded at a white nationalist rally in the city this summer. Mayor Nikuyah Walker opened up about the
Cotter Mayor Peggy Hammock is letting Cotter residents know some trash service scheduled for Monday will be delayed until Tuesday. Hammock says residents from 6th street toward downtown Cotter are impacted and should leave their trash cans
Ben Crump Law, PLLC(CAMILLA, Ga.) — For the better part of a century, a fence separated blacks from whites in their final resting place in a small Georgia town. That all changed last week with the dismantling
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A storm system will move through the eastern United States this week, bringing a new round of snow, ice and brutal cold along with it. The storm, an Alberta Clipper, has already brought more
ABCNews.com(SANTA ANA, Calif.) — Dramatic video shows the moment a sedan soared into the air and crashed into the second floor of a dental office in Santa Ana, California, leaving several people with minor injuries. The car
Jamie Squire/Getty Images(MINNEAPOLIS) — When New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz drilled a 43-yard field goal with 25 seconds to go to give the Saints a 24-23 lead over the Minnesota Vikings in Sunday’s divisional playoff game,
(AP) – Southern states are banding together to promote civil rights tourism across the region.Fourteen states including all of the Deep South are joining to promote the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. It’s a tourism website and campaign
(AP) – A report says almost one-fifth of Arkansans often don’t know how they’ll get their next meal.The report by Hunger Free America, a New York-based nonprofit group that promotes policies and programs to end domestic hunger,
(AP) – A rare two-headed snake is on public display at the Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery in Branson.The juvenile Western ratsnake, which is not venomous, was discovered under a house in Hurley. The Springfield News-Leader reports
(AP) – A southern Missouri teacher has been arrested and charged with felony sexual contact with a student.Springfield television station KOLR reports that 30-year-old Elizabeth Morgan, of Lebanon, was arrested and jailed Friday. She was released the
(AP) – One Missouri county has hired a private firm to perform autopsies while it continues to search for a full-time medical examiner.The Springfield News-Leader reports that Greene County has hired Forensic Associates and agreed to pay
(AP) – Goodwill, a job training agency best known for its thrift stores, is entering the field of education in Missouri.St. Louis Public Radio reports that MERS Goodwill, the branch that covers Missouri and southern Illinois, has
Local authorities from the Mountain Home Police Department and the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office advise those who have to get out today to use caution as side roads in the city and across the county remain ice
More snow and dangerously cold temperatures are in store for Monday. A winter weather advisory is in effect for north central Arkansas until 6:00 Monday evening and for southern Missouri until noon. There is a 50 percent
Two applications from Mountain Home are among over 200 applications for medical marijuana dispensaries submitted to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. A list of all the names and proposed locations of applicants for both dispensaries
Information from Arkansas’ Victim Notification Network (VINE) indicates Christina Scroggin of Mountain Home, convicted of manslaughter in 2015 in the death of Raul Turrieta, III, is up for another parole hearing tentatively scheduled for February 8. The
The observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2018 brings changes at the local and state level. Action by the Baxter County Quorum Court in December added Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to the county’s list of
The Marion County Treasurer will seek re-election this year. Ron McPherson announced he will run for his third term on the Republican ticket. McPherson is a 1977 graduate of Yellville-Summit High School, and he also has a
Therese Taecker of Mountain Home entered a guilty plea to drug-related charges and was placed on 10 years probation during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Taecker was arrested in the early morning hours of
A Yellville woman, 24-year-old Ashley Bentz, is facing felony charges of terroristic threatening, aggravated assault on a family or household member, and endangering the welfare of a minor in the first degree following an incident December 28th.
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet in special session Monday evening at 6:30. Mayor David Nixon says the purpose of the meeting is to discuss the water bond. At the conclusion of the special session, the
The regular January session of the Salesville City Council is set for Monday evening at 7:00. The lone item on the agenda is a resolution reconciling the 2017 budget. The meeting will be held at Salesville City
ABC News(DALLAS) — A fifth-grade Texas girl paid tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. nearly 50 years after his death with an inspiring speech that called on young people to get involved in politics and
AUBURN, Ala. University of Arkansas junior Bailey Zimmerman had a break out game helping the Razorback womens basketball team to a Southeastern Conference road win at Auburn on Sunday. Zimmerman dropped in a season-best 13 points
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Alize Johnson scored 21 points with 16 rebounds Jarred Dixon scored 15 points and Missouri State held off Indiana State 76-73 on Sunday. Ryan Kreklow made two 3-pointers in the last 71 seconds of
ST. LOUIS (AP) John Mozeliak did his best to keep any emotional reaction to last seasons disappointment at bay. That was no easy task at times for the president of the St. Louis Cardinals, particularly following a
Courtesy Pasco Sheriff’s Office(PORT RICHEY, Fla.) — A casino shuttle boat caught fire Sunday afternoon in Port Richey, Florida, forcing dozens to evacuate — some into the frigid canal on the area’s coldest day of the year,
Sam Li/Twitter (HONOLULU) — The chairman of the Federal Communications Commissioner became the latest official to slam the Hawaiian government, calling the false alert sent to residents warning of a missile attack “absolutely unacceptable.” Ajit Pai said
Several local school districts will experience changes when classes are cancelled due to winter weather. Mountain Home is among the districts approved by the Arkansas Department of Education of a new status known as Alternative Method of
Bakersfield Police Department(BAKERSFIELD, Calif.) — One beloved dog who served with a California police force’s SWAT team retired in grand fashion thanks to the K-9’s fellow police officers. Bronx, a 9-year-old, Belgian malinois served alongside his handler,
The Baxter County Election Commission will meet Monday morning at 9:00. Election Commission Chairman Judy Garner says the purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 2018 election cycle. The meeting will be held at 312
Motorists in the Twin Lakes Area will need to exercise caution while traveling. The Sunday morning snowfall has led to most local roads being covered. The map on idrivearkansas.com and the MoDOT Traveler Information Map show the
First trial scheduled in murder of Ozark County teen The first of two planned trials in the murder of an Ozark County teenager has been set for late July. According to Springfield television station KOLR, pretrial conferences
Winter weather conditions are expected for the Twin Lakes Area Sunday and possibly Monday. The National Weather service has issued a winter weather advisory for north central Arkansas until 4:00 Sunday afternoon and for southern Missouri until
Two area basketball teams played in the championship games of the Hillcrest Junior Invitational Tournament Saturday at Lynn. Salem was able to take the girls’ title in a battle between Junior Lady Greyhounds. Salem was a 38-24
Gary Hargett of Mountain Home changed his plea to guilty on charges stemming from him allegedly having inappropriate sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl in the summer of 2016 and was given 12 months probation and credit
An Arkansas State University-Mountain Home student recently attained his CompTIA A+ industry-recognized certification. Peter Stromquist is pursuing a management degree with an emphasis in business development. The university says an A+ industry certification confirms a technician’s ability
Two people from Fulton County are among 12 Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Friday he intended to pardon. Brenda Allen Dean of Fulton County is among the dozen pardons to be granted. Dean’s pardon is for four
The filing period for the April 2018 election in Missouri continues through January 16th. The Ozark County Times reports the filing period for candidates wishing to run in the April 3rd, general municipal election for seats
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Forecasters say parts of eastern and central Arkansas could see light snow to start the week as another cold front is expected to move across the state. The National Weather Service in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Republicans this past week began to realize their long-held goal of requiring certain adults to work, get job training or perform community service in exchange for getting health coverage through Medicaid. Whether that’s a
ST. LOUIS (AP) A judge is allowing parts of a lawsuit over Missouri’s use of prescription drugs for foster children to proceed. Child advocates filed a federal lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Social Services in June that
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) Johnny Hamilton had 19 points and Erick Neal added 18 as UT Arlington dominated Arkansas State 97-71 to even its record in Sun Belt Conference action on Saturday night. Hamilton was 7 of 9 from
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Daniel Gafford scored on a pair of monster dunks late in the game and Arkansas defeated Missouri 65-63 Saturday night, snapping a three-game losing streak, but it didn’t come easy. The Razorbacks (12-5, 2-3 Southeastern
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Alex Peacock made his only field goal count, hitting a long, buzzer-beating jumper to lift Texas State to a 72-70 victory over Little Rock on Saturday night. Peacock’s winner came after Little Rock (5-14,
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) Tevon Saddler hit 9 of 10 from the free throw line in the final five minutes to help Nicholls hold off Central Arkansas for an 86-79 win over Central Arkansas in a Southland Conference battle
Larry Santos(HONOLULU) — It all began with a routine test. Just after 8 a.m. at the change of shift at the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, a worker there “pushed the wrong button,” sending out a statewide warning
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Winter weather conditions continue to plague the Northeast. The combination of melting snow, mild temperatures, and heavy rain have caused numerous ice jams to form in several Northeast states, including Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut,
Anthony Quintano / Honolulu Civil Beat(HONOLULU) — John Aaron and his wife woke up on their honeymoon in Hawaii on Saturday morning to a startling alert: A ballistic missile attack was imminent. The emergency alert was blasted
Osceola County Corrections(ORMOND BEACH, Fla.) — A murder-for-hire plot spun out of a love triangle went awry when the wrong woman was kidnapped and killed, authorities said. A woman’s body was found Monday in Florida’s Ormond Beach
Ethan Bryan(SPRINGFIELD, Mo.) — One baseball lover wants to return to the simpler things in life this year, and has resolved to play catch every single day. Ethan Bryan said he got the idea to play catch
Obtained by ABC News(HONOLULU) — People in Hawaii woke up Saturday to emergency alerts sent to their mobile phones and broadcast on radio and TV warning of an imminent ballistic missile attack. The alert turned out to
Ida Mae Astute/ABC/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Keith Jackson, who was often referred to as the voice of college football, died late Friday night, his family said. He was 89. This is a developing story. Please check back
This week, members of the Senate and the House met in a joint budget hearing as they prepare for the upcoming fiscal session. On Tuesday morning, I presented my balanced budget goals for next year. I opened
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The relatively brief reprieve the Northeast enjoyed from the bitter cold is coming to an end. Winds are easing somewhat in the Northeast, allowing actual temperatures to drop even lower on Saturday as
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Friday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONWashington 125, Orlando 119Indiana 97, Cleveland 95Charlotte 99, Utah 88Brooklyn 110, Atlanta 105Minnesota 118, N.Y. Knicks 108Golden State 108, Milwaukee 94New Orleans 119, Portland
Junior high basketball makes up the local Saturday schedule as the Anstaff Bank Junior High Tournament begins at Alpena. St. Joe plays a doubleheader against Green Forest starting with the girls’ game at 2 p.m., and Bruno-Pyatt
Cotter picked up two wins in three basketball games at home Friday against Izard County. The senior girls’ game ended with the Lady Warriors beating the Lady Cougars 52-34. Harley Thomason led Izard County with 15 points,
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team renews its biggest SEC rivalry on Saturday. The Hogs are set to welcome Missouri to Fayetteville. Arkansas is currently 11-5 on the season and 1-3 in the SEC. The Razorbacks suffered a
The first of two planned trials in the murder of an Ozark County teenager has been set for late July. According to Springfield television station KOLR, pretrial conferences were held Friday in Greene County Circuit Court in
Photo courtesy of Ozark County Times A Mississippi man is accused committing sexual acts involving a minor in Ozark County. According to the Ozark County Times, 21-year-old Dakota Metz of Carrolton was arrested Monday in Howell County
ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a one-year, $9 million contract with newly acquired outfielder Marcell Ozuna, avoiding arbitration. The Cardinals also avoided arbitration by reaching one-year deals with outfielder Randal Grichuk, right-hander Michael
A mental evaluation has been ordered for 45-year-old Theodore “Ted” Lamkin, Jr., arrested by Marion County authorities in early 2017 on felony counts of endangering the welfare of a minor. Marion County Circuit Court records indicate Lamkin’s
Engineering and Survey crews will begin work in approximately seven to ten days for the City of Gassville wastewater expansion project. Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim says workers with Consolidated Land Services of Mountain Home will be on
Arkansas State Police Captain Charles Hubbard of Warren, formerly of Baxter County, has been promoted to the rank of major. Hubbard’s promotion was one of three presented to the Arkansas State Police Commission Thursday for consideration by
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) A federal judge is refusing to recuse himself from a lawsuit filed by a former colleague against Arkansas Supreme Court justices who disqualified him from death row cases. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that Pulaski
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Little Rock police say a second suspect is in custody in the killing of a woman and her two young children. The bodies of 24-year-old Mariah Cunningham, 5-year-old Alayah Fisher and 3-year-old Elijah Fisher
WISN-TV(CHICAGO) — A police chase involving an armed man traveling on a Greyhound bus from Milwaukee to Chicago Friday night ended with that individual in custody, officials said. The pursuit began in Wisconsin after police received reports
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Attorneys for the woman who had an affair with Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens say her ex-husband “betrayed her confidence” when he released a secret recording of her detailing the sexual encounter. A St. Louis-area
ST. ROBERT, Mo. (AP) Authorities say two people have been fatally shot and two others wounded in south central Missouri. The Springfield News-Leader reports that Pulaski County Det. J.B. King said the shooting happened around 2:50 p.m. Thursday
Knoxville Police Department(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) — A confirmed member of the Aryan Nations white supremacist group who was wanted in connection with the shooting of a Tennessee police officer was captured early Saturday morning, police said. Ronnie Lucas
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams had a good day Friday as they picked up a pair of wins at Batesville. The Bomber boys were able to blank the Pioneers 13-0. Christian Amato led Mountain Home
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams picked up a pair of big wins at home Friday night. Brad Haworth has the details. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The Lady Bombers knew a district championship would be
Photo courtesy of Twitter KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs hired Deland McCullough off the staff at Southern California on Friday to coach their running backs, taking the place of recently promoted assistant coach Eric Bieniemy. Chiefs coach
Twitter / Pembroke Pines PD(PEMBROKE PINES, Fla.) — A 12-and-a-half foot Burmese python was no match for the law Thursday night in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Officer Joey Cabrera struggled singlehandedly with the massive reptile in a fight
KABC-TV(MONTECITO, Calif.) — The 18 people killed in mudslides in Southern California this week included children ages 3, 6, 10 and 12. According to the Santa Barbara County Coroner’s Office, these are the names of those killed
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iStock/Thinkstock(JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia) — In a historic move permitted by Saudi rulers, a stadium in Saudi Arabia’s second city, Jeddah, allowed women to attend a soccer match between two local teams. Dressed in headscarves and long flowing
Copyright 2018 DigitalGlobe(MONTECITO, Calif.) — Satellite images released by DigitalGlobe on Friday show areas of Montecito, California, before and after the area was hit by heavy rainfall and deadly mudslides. The unincorporated area of Montecito was put
Savannah-Chatam Metropolitan Police Department(SAVANNAH, Ga.) — Dramatic bodycam video captures officers rushing in to save a man from a burning home in Savannah, Georgia, early Friday morning. In the video, Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department officers can be
ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — A suspect was arrested for the alleged murder of University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein, who was found dead in Southern California this week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said. Blaze Bernstein, 19,
(AP) _ A hog farm in Newton County has filed a request to stay the state’s decision to deny the farm a new operating permit to replace its expired one and effectively shut down the facility.The Arkansas
(AP) _ A Little Rock man accused of killing a toddler in a “road rage” shooting in 2016 will explore an insanity defense.Lawyer Ron Davis told a judge Thursday that recent conversations with the man’s family have
Utah County Sheriff’s Office(SALT LAKE CITY) — Utah authorities are defending the actions of four sheriff’s deputies and a police officer who fired 75 shots at an armed murder suspect fleeing in a stolen pickup truck last
Michael Dodge/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — During a news conference on Friday, tennis legend Billie Jean King said she believes Margaret Court Arena at the Australian Open should be renamed due to Court’s comments about the LGBT community.
ST. LOUIS, MO, January 12, 2018 Due to severe winter weather and travel safety concerns for players, staff and fans, the St. Louis Cardinals have announced that the Cardinals Caravan #3 stops scheduled for Memphis,
ABCNews.com(BALTIMORE) — The hospital that left a patient at a Baltimore bus stop Tuesday night now says the facility “provided appropriate medical care for the woman.” In a video that quickly went viral, the unidentified woman —
Details have been released regarding the arrest of one of Baxter County’s most wanted, 28-year-old David Michael Fiss. Fiss was taken into custody Thursday, nearly a month after Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery asked for the public’s
Two women who were “contracted health providers” at the North Central Unit prison in Calico Rock were charged Thursday with sexual assault of an inmate. Carol F. Johnson, 54, of Mountain Home and 43-year-old Sarah M. Crawford
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A storm which caused blizzard conditions in Kansas and the Dakotas on Thursday moves east Friday with dozens of states from Texas to Maine under wind, snow and flood alerts. Up to 9 inches
ABCNews.com(WASHINGTON) — For months, the futures of thousands of young immigrants illegally brought to the country as children have hung in the balance as pundits, politicians, judges and journalists have debated their fates. Earlier this week, a
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Boston 114 Philadelphia 103 Final Toronto 133 Cleveland 99 Final L.A. Clippers 121 Sacramento 115 Final L.A. Lakers 93 San Antonio 81 NATIONAL HOCKEY
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(SANTA BARABRA, Calif.) — Rescue crews, some working with cadaver-sniffing dogs, scrambled Thursday to find dozens missing in Southern California communities hit hard by torrential rains and mudslides that have killed at least 17 people
(AP) – Arkansas highway officials will be reaching out to residents along the proposed path of an expressway extension east of Hot Springs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation plans to extend the Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
(AP) – Lawyers and a federal judge met behind closed doors to discuss whether some documents should be off-limits to prosecutors as the public corruption trial of a former Arkansas state senator approaches.The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported
(AP) – To keep flu sufferers from clogging its emergency room, a Fort Smith hospital has opened a separate clinic to keep non-emergency patients away.The president of Mercy Clinic, Dr. Cole Goodman, said the emergency room at
(AP) – A Walmart official says the company is closing 63 Sam’s Club stores across the country. About 10 of those stores will be repurposed into e-commerce distribution sites.The official said at least eight stores closed Thursday
(AP) – The Arkansas House will soon offer voluntary sexual harassment training to lawmakers, while the Senate is considering whether to conduct similar training when lawmakers convene next year. The House is scheduled to conduct the training
(AP) – House Democratic Leader Gail McCann Beatty says she’s “disheartened” that Republican Gov. Eric Greitens didn’t address racial issues in his State of the State address.McCann Beatty after the Wednesday speech said it’s unfortunate that Greitens
(AP) – A former middle-school football coach convicted of abducting and killing a 10-year-old Missouri girl has been sentenced to death.Circuit Judge Thomas Mountjoy sentenced 49-year-old Craig Wood on Thursday for the February 2014 death of Hailey
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens appears to be bracing for a fight to preserve his political life after admitting to an extramarital affair but denying anything more.Greitens met Thursday with Cabinet members and placed calls to
Predicted winter weather for the Twin Lakes Area never materialized over night as the brunt of ice, sleet and snow hit further east than weather models showed. As a result there are no cancellations reported to KTLO,
Mountain Home Mayor Joe Dillard is continuing to recover from a back injury he sustained about two weeks ago when he went to the aid of a neighbor. Mayor Dillard says he had attempted to assist his
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Volunteer Fair is set for Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. Karen Lau-Kimbriel, Volunteer Coordinator with the local library, says
A fugitive from Faulkner County, 55-year-old Timothy Russell Coleman, was treated for gunshot wounds to his head, side, neck, arm and hand following a homeowner in Fulton County opening fire during an attempted break-in. Fulton County Sheriff
Regis Corporation has announced it will close approximately 600 SmartStyle salons by the end of the month. KAIT-TV reports the company has not released a specific list of locations. Sources tell KTLO, Classic Hits 101.7 and The
A Searcy County woman, 24-year-old Alexis Shay Fountain, has been arrested on multiple felony counts after she barricaded herself inside a residence in Stone County and threatened to burn down the house. Stone County Sheriff Lance Bonds
Brent Mitchell was selected from a field of three candidates Thursday to fill a vacancy on the Flippin School Board. The vacant seat on the board was created with the death of Steve Eastwold in December. Mitchell’s
The Calico Rock Museum and Visitor Center will be honoring one of its founding board members this month. A reception for Dean Hudson is scheduled for Saturday at 11:00 in the Murphy Gallery of the Heritage and
High school basketball makes up much of the local Friday schedule as Mountain Home returns to the home floor. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set to welcome Morrilton to the Hangar. Mountain Home’s girls are currently
Most school athletic events were cancelled Thursday but a few teams managed to get their games in. In high school basketball, the Norfork girls picked up an impressive 53-42 win at home over Bay. The Lady Panthers
ATHENS, Ga. Three players in double figures couldnt overcome a slow start on the road as the University of Arkansas womens basketball team dropped a 78-65 Southeastern Conference decision at Georgia in Athens on Thursday. Arkansas
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) _ Tre’Larenz Nottingham had 17 points and Nijal Pearson added 13 with 10 rebounds as Texas State held on for a 73-67 Sun Belt Conference win over Arkansas State on Thursday night. Nottingham hit
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Andre Jones had 24 points with eight rebounds, and Jaizec Lottie added a career-high 16 points as Little Rock upset UT Arlington 77-65 on Thursday night. UT Arlington, the preseason Sun Belt
aijohn784/iStock/Thinkstock(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Police in North Carolina are searching for a man who allegedly killed the mother of his infant daughter. Officials initially said the man had fled with the baby, Journei Bennett, but she has since
Russell Cleland of Mountain Home was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to his part in bringing 10 pounds of marijuana and a large quantity of methamphetamine to Baxter County from California for the
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality has denied C&H Hog Farms’ application for a new operating permit in the Buffalo National River’s watershed. The decision ends 643 days — just more than 21 months — of waiting
33ft/iStock/Thinkstock(MIAMI) — Former Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Chris Foerster told NFL.com that the release of a video showing him using cocaine earlier this year was the prompt he needed to clean up his life. Foerster entered
Almost exactly one month after Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery asked for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted in connection with five separate incidents of burglary, break-ins and thefts, 28-year-old David Michael Fiss has been
(University Health System) Sutherland Springs shooting victim Ryland Ward takes his ride home in a firetruck after his release from the hospital, Jan. 11, 2018.(SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas) — A little boy who was shot in the Sutherland
Photo by Scott Clarke / ESPN Images(PITTSBURGH) — One of the National Football League’s biggest stars says he would consider sitting out a full season, or even retiring, if his team tries to use the league’s franchise
Alex_Schmidt/iStock/Thinkstock(MESA, Ariz.) — A high-speed car chase in Arizona had a bizarre Bonnie and Clyde ending when the suspects embraced shortly after their daring run from authorities ended. KNXV-TV, ABC’s Phoenix affiliate, was able to capture Wednesday
Starflamedia/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A woman was seriously injured in Brooklyn, New York, Thursday morning after falling in a gap between the subway tracks and the platform, according to the New York Police Department. The woman became pinned
(AP) _ A company that makes equipment and control systems for use at woodyards and sawmills says it will invest more than $3.5 million at its Hot Springs plant and add 50 jobs.Timber Automation announced the expansion
(AP) _ A Texarkana man who pleaded guilty to killing his wife with his pickup truck was sentenced to 30 years in prison after a judge heard from his daughter about the impact her mother’s death has
DanHenson1/iStock/Thinkstock(REDDING, Calif.) — A California man gave a dramatic TV interview Tuesday confessing to a 1993 murder before going to a police station to turn himself in. Brian Hawkins, 45, went to the ABC affiliate KRCR news
VitalyEdush/iStock/Thinkstock(SAN FRANCISCO) — A woman is recovering from injuries after she was bitten by a sea lion while swimming in San Francisco’s Aquatic Park on Thursday, the fourth attack by a sea lion in the same area
(Polk County Sheriff’s Office) Gerjuan Demarcus Jackson, 18, of Mobile, Ala., was arrested Jan. 9, 2018.(POLK CITY, Fla.) — A FEMA contractor is accused of traveling from Alabama with two others to kill a man in Florida
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — A report released by the U.S. Department of Education Thursday concluded that the Texas Education Agency did not comply with federal laws to identify and provide services to students with disabilities. The department found that
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Friday morning at 10:00 at the Marion County Courthouse. The agenda will include discussion regarding the upcoming elections. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Clarkridge man, 49-year-old Tommy Raymond Hitt, and 34-year-old Brandon Stuart Cooper of Mountain Home both face the same charges after they were caught in the act of allegedly burglarizing a garage Wednesday. The pair face multiple
With winter weather moving into the Twin Lakes Area early this evening, before teams would arrive home, Mountain Home has decided to not send teams to several locations for sporting events Thursday night. The high school swim
KOMO(SEATTLE) — Timmy Brodigan, 16, was critically injured in a deadly Amtrak train derailment in Washington state last month, but the teenager, currently paralyzed, said he is thankful to be alive. “I kind of just wanted to
ABCNews.com(NAPLES, Fla.) — One South Florida man is thankful to still be alive after losing a boxing match with a bear just steps outside his home. Andy Meunier was letting his dog out from his Naples, Florida,
MIAMI (AP) – An Arkansas man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing children while working as a missionary in Haiti.A U.S. Department of Justice news release says 36-year-old Daniel Pye was sentenced
(AP) – The executive administrator of Union County’s tax collector’s office has resigned after a months-long dispute over background checks.Conor Gleason quit Monday, and the county’s Quorum Court said it would pay him the salary it withheld
(AP) – One of the nine black teenagers who were escorted to Central High School in Little Rock by federal troops 60 years ago has written a book about her role in the school’s racial desegregation.The Arkansas
(AP) – North Little Rock police have released video from a deadly encounter with a teenager, with its police chief saying he hopes to knock down “misinformation” that the 17-year-old wasn’t armed and quell threats made against
(AP) – The Missouri House is again advancing a proposal that would ban lobbyist gifts to lawmakers, with some exceptions.House members in a voice vote Wednesday gave the proposal initial approval. It needs another vote to move
Credit: The Ward Family (SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas) — A little boy who was shot in the Sutherland Springs, Texas, church massacre is set to return home Thursday — riding through town on a fire truck — after
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens acknowledges he was “unfaithful” in his marriage but denies allegations that he blackmailed the woman he had an extramarital affair with to stay quiet.The Republican governor and his wife released a
A winter weather advisory is in affect for the entire Twin Lakes Area as an Arctic cold front surges across the region. Freezing rain is expected which could impact travel in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri.
