Morrilton Police Department, Arkansas State Police and the Conway County Sheriff’s Office took Stacy Lee Drake, 50, into custody at about 10 a.m. in a wooded area south of the Morrilton intersection of University Boulevard and
A boil water order issued on June 13 for 17 customers in the Lakeview Midway Public Water Authority has been lifted. This Arkansas Department of Health issued the boil order for customers on the system from 301
After 45 years of filling the airwaves on AM and FM stations in Northwest Arkansas, KURM radio station in Rogers will be closing. KURM owner, Kermit Womack, said health issues led to his decision to shut down.
The traffic light in downtown Mountain Home is one step closer to being operational. According to a press release from the Mayor’s Office, the traffic light on 6th Street and U.S. Highway 62 on the square is
During the Arkansas Legislature’s special session on Wednesday, the State House passed a resolution opposing an abortion amendment that organizers are trying to put before voters. Supporters of the measure are gathering signatures to qualify to put
Pope County authorities arrested a man in connection to the 2021 murder of 17-year-old Savana Kathleen Elliot, whose body was discovered in the Holla Bend National Wildlife Management Refuge. According to authorities, 40-year-old Stephen Watson is being
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team returns to Cooper Park for its last outing before they head out of state. MacLeod is set to take on West Plains. The first pitch at Lester White Field
The Mountain Home High School volleyball program will host its 12th-annual Junior Elite Volleyball Academy Aug. 14 and 15. The camp is for girls entering kindergarten through sixth grades for the upcoming school year. The cost is
A former basketball coach from Mountain Home is the new head boys’ basketball coach at Fort Smith Northside. Cody Wilmath, who spent five years as the Mountain Home Junior Bombers’ head coach and assistant coach for the
An Ozark County woman who was arrested last week for domestic assault after her boyfriend was killed following an incident at their residence where he was thrown from a moving vehicle is now facing a murder charge.
A Mountain Home man is in the Baxter County Detention Center, facing four sexual related charged charges involving a minor. Thirty-seven-year-old Richard Allen Druckery showed up at the Baxter County Detention Center in the late evening of
A Boone County man was arrested following reports of assault. Thirty-one-year-old Jacob Tapprich is facing charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a minor. According to the probable cause affidavit, on March 29, officers from
An Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) student was one of five selected as the first Charles L. Welch Presidential Scholars. Hunter Lakin Woods of Bryant received his Associate of Arts degree at ASUMH and will be transferring
Wednesday afternoon, Town and County Supermarket held their grand reopening of their newly renovated store located at 216 E. 9th Street in Mountain Home. Not only did the building receive an extensive renovation, the store has transitioned
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.Items on the agenda include: – an amending ordinance to rezone a residential R-1 property to
The Mountain Home Public School Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday night at 5:30 in the Administration Building Board Room. The meeting will start at 5:30 and will immediately enter inter executive session so
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Arkansas State Police and other local law enforcement agencies are working to apprehend a Birmingham, Ala., man wanted in multiple homicides. Fifty-year-old Stacy Lee Drake was last seen on foot outside a motel in Morrilton and is
On Tuesday, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that his office is establishing a cold case investigation unit. Griffin made the announcement at the state’s 13th-annual Missing Persons event in Benton. The Attorney General said it
Federal Emergency Management Agency and State of Arkansas Disaster Recovery Centers in Mountain Home, Summit, Harrison and Bentonville will be closed Wednesday for the Juneteenth holiday. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Big Creek Golf and Country Club is set to host an annual event designated by the Arkansas State Golf Association. The Chuck Morton Memorial Junior Golf Championship is scheduled for July 11 and 12. The entry fee
MIAMI (AP) – Vidal Bruján drove in the winning run with a single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game skid. Nick Gordon
A Mountain Home man was arrested following reports of stolen property. Forty-one-year-old James Lally is facing charges of theft of property and criminal mischief for allegedly cutting catalytic converters off church vans.According to the probable cause affidavit,
A Fulton County woman is facing felony charges after she said noise from a nearby property was bothering her dogs. Sixty-seven-year-old Delores Jones has been charged with a felony count of aggravated assault. According to the probable
A Norwood, Mo. woman was killed, and a ten-year-old boy was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident late Monday night in Ozark County. According to the incident report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 31-year-old Holly Cooke
The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has announced its 2024 nominees and in Baxter County, Ellie Lassiter of Age Old Agriculture located in Cotter, has been selected by the Baxter County Farm Family selection committee.
Arkansas’s Joint Budget Committee has approved an appropriation bill for the state Game and Fish Commission to raise the maximum authorized salary for the commission director to $170,000. This comes after state lawmakers adjourned this year’s regular
The State’s House and Senate Revenue and Taxation committees advanced identical bills that would slice the state’s top individual income tax rate from 4.4 percent to 3.9 percent and the state’s top corporate income tax rate from
The TrailBlazers baseball program at ASUMH continues to make headlines as two of its players where recently selected to the JBB Report All American Teams. Outfielder Alex Harrell was selected to the first team and pitcher Trey
Two recent studies show Arkansas as one of the most affordable places in the United States to live and raise a family. The studies were by consumer finance providers. The first, Doxo, manages household bill paying, and
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Starting Tuesday, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be on site at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas to assist residents affected by the storms.FEMA representative Keith
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrest of two Cotton Plant city employees. According to reports, 47-year-old Katrina Criswell and 29-year-old Lakeyia Alexander falsified their time sheets in 2023 while employed at the Cotton Plant Mayor’s
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team is set to return to the road on Tuesday. MacLeod will have an outing with Batesville. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:30. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A West Plains man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident late Saturday night in Oregon County, Mo. According to the incident report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 19-year-old Dustin Boatright of West Plains was traveling
Photo courtesy of AP News MIAMI (AP) – Rookie Masyn Winn hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning, Dylan Carlson threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the bottom half and the St.
In part one of our report yesterday about the new proposal from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for fire departments, we heard from Mountain Home Fire Chief Kris Quick and how the proposal will affect
An inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center is facing additional charges after he attempted to escape his cell by kicking open his cell door. According to the probable cause affidavit, on June 11, 35-year-old Mason Alexander
The Gassville City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 at Gassville City Hall. Items on the agenda include; – update on properties being considered for condemnation; – a second reading of an ordinance
The Norfork City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include an update of a lease agreement for the youth center. The public is encouraged to
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Pine Bluff police are investigating an overnight shooting that left three victims injured and one person dead on Sunday. Officials with the Pine Bluff Police Department said that officers responded to a call of gunshots fired at
A 20-year-old man died over the weekend in an accidental drowning in Pea Ridge. Police say that the local fire department responded to a report of a body in a swimming pool on Nemett Circle around 4:15
The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 5 in the Central Office. Items on the agenda include an academic update; student transfers; district treasurer appointment; and personnel matters including
On Friday, an Arkansas prosecutor said a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) agent was justified when he fatally shot Little Rock Airport Director Bryan Malinowski in March. In a letter, Pulaski County Prosecutor Will
The Marion County Transfer Station is closed until further notice.According to Transfer Station Supervisor Andrew Stroud, the compactors have reached capacity. He states the company responsible for emptying the compactors are behind schedule. The Transfer Station cannot
On Friday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders authorized pay increases for some state employees. A one time 3 percent increase to all Arkansas Executive Branch state employees’ pay was approved and will go into effect June 23rd. Additionally,
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reminding residents to begin the application process to take advantage of available assistance following late May’s tornadoes. Representative for FEMA, Keith Jones, stopped by KTLO’s Morning Show Monday morning to
The 2024 Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic has a new champion as action wrapped Sunday afternoon in Mountain Home. Pontotoc headed back to Mississippi with the title after defeating Paragould with a final score of 17-4.
A few area athletes and coaches were honored at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette presented its All-Arkansas Preps Awards Banquet on Saturday, and the guests of honor were members of the Arkansas
CHICAGO (AP) – Miles Mikolas pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.Showing off an improved sinker, Mikolas allowed one run, struck out
Residents who have applied for assistance from FEMA will be receiving letters explaining the application status and how to respond. In a press release from FEMA, they state it is important for residents to read the letter
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration for the first time since 1980 is proposing to update guidelines for fire departments. While the guidelines are intended to increase firefighter safety, if they are enacted, departments will see huge
The Baxter County Conservation District will host the Mountain Home Buzz Pollinator Event this Friday from 10 to 1 in celebration of Pollinator Week. Dawn Downing-Wahl, office manager of the Baxter County Conservation District, spoke with KTLO,
As Fulton County Fair officials prepare for its 105th edition, entries for the Creative Arts contest are being accepted. Entries are due by July 1. All Creative Arts exhibits will check in on July 15th from 1:00
The City of Briarcliff will hold a council meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3 at the Tracy Ferry Fire Department located at 82 County Road 673 in Mountain Home. Items on the agenda include the discussion of options
Clergy who filed suit seeking to overturn Missouri’s abortion law and other opponents of the law hold a March through downtown St. Louis on Jan. 19, 2023. On Friday, a judge in Missouri said lawmakers who passed
This booking photo provided by the Missouri Department of Corrections shows Sandra Hemme. Judge Ryan Horsman ruled late Friday that Hemme, who has spent 43 years behind bars, had established evidence of actual innocence and must be
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team was able to advance to the bracket despite losing their final pool game in the Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic Saturday at Cooper Park. The Lockeroom fell 6-4 to
An eastern Missouri woman suffered serious injuries from a UTV accident Saturday evening in Ozark County. Sixty-seven-year-old Nancy Rauch of Manchester was transported by air ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. According to the Missouri State Highway
As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. FEMA shares how residents can verify ownership and occupancy after experiencing a loss from the May 24-27 storms. Owners and
After area residents affected by last month’s tornadoes apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a home inspection may be necessary to help determine whether the home is safe, sanitary and livable. According to FEMA,
With Vice President Luke Walker absent, the Cotter School Board unanimously approved of two district policy revisions for the district’s personnel policy committee. One was an addition stating if a teacher runs unopposed for the committee, then
Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday in Chicago. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) CHICAGO (AP) – Shota Imanaga pitched seven effective
FAYETTEVILLE – A Green Forest man was sentenced Friday to 360 months imprisonment without the possibility of parole on two counts of Sexually Exploiting a Minor via the Production of Child Pornography. The Honorable Timothy L. Brooks
Kansas State Rep. Sean Tarwater (R-Stilwell) follows a debate in the House at the Statehouse on March 25 in Topeka. Tarwater is chair of the House Commerce Committee and leading an effort to lure the Kansas City
An exam room is seen inside Planned Parenthood on March 10, 2023. A lawsuit filed by 17 states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions lacks standing, a federal judge in
Bill Walker, Chairman of the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission (left), and Bryan Malinowski, Executive Director of the Clinton National Airport, listen to a report by an airport director during a meeting of the commission on Feb.
The Mountain Home Hurricanes swim team will have its shortest road trip of the season. The Hurricanes are set to compete Saturday in a meet at Harrison. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
American Legion baseball makes up much of the local Saturday schedule as the Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic wraps up pool play at Cooper Park. Mountain Home’s senior squad will compete for the Pool A title. The
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team picked up its second win in the Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic Friday at Cooper Park. After giving up five straight runs, the Lockeroom scored eight unanswered to defeat
A Harrison man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck Friday evening in Washington County. Twenty-nine-year-old Eric McFarland was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Arkansas State Police, McFarland was traveling eastbound
A minor is dead following an ATV accident June 8 in Omaha. The crash occurred after the ATV the unidentified male was on crashed into another. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, both ATVs were traveling
FEMA has announced additional counties eligible for assistance following the May 24-27 storms. According to a press release from FEMA, Fulton, Greene, Madison and Randolph counties have been added to the major disaster declaration for Arkansas. This
A Marion County investigator, Silas Gibson, recently graduated from the 25th session of the Crime Scene Technician Certificate Program of the Criminal Justice Institute, a division of the University of Arkansas. Marion Sheriff Gregg Alexander praised Gibson’s
A teen reported missing in Marion County has been located. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office’s missing child bulletin for 14-year-old Kristen Hamilton has been canceled. Hamilton had reportedly been missing since before 10 Thursday night. No details
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Gibson throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Friday in Chicago. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) CHICAGO (AP) – Kyle Gibson pitched two-hit ball
Kristen Hamilton (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teen from Yellville. Fourteen-year-old Kristen Hamilton has been missing since about 10 Thursday
Dusty Wheeler (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Mountain Home Police have released more details on the murder of a Mountain Home woman Friday morning, including the victim’s name. Thirty-six-year-old Heather L. Bradford was killed by
This Nov. 6, 2022, booking photo provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office shows John Tyson, Tyson Foods chief financial officer, following his arrest for public intoxication. Tyson was arrested again on Thursday for DWI. (Photo courtesy
Kaiden Barnes (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State Police) An Amber Alert issued for a missing child in Texarkana was canceled on Friday. According to the Arkansas State Police, three-year-old Kaiden Barnes was found safe around 11:30 Friday
A Mountain Home woman has been murdered and her boyfriend arrested following a shooting in the city early Friday morning.Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin has details of the incident. Listen: click to download audio GRIFFIN: At
Kaiden Barnes (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State Police) An Amber Alert has been issued for a child in Texarkana. Three-year-old Kaiden Barnes reportedly went missing around 1 Friday morning, and it’s believed he may have wandered off.
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced on Thursday his office’s lawsuit with Meta will proceed. The ruling came from a circuit court decision which allowed parts of Griffin’s lawsuit against the social media giant to move forward. This
A Gassville man has been arrested after he allegedly kicked his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach. One felony charge has been filed against 28-year-old Justin James Coddington following the altercation. According to the probable cause affidavit in
A Baxter County woman was taken into custody following the report of a stolen vehicle. Fifty-six-year-old Susan Brown is facing charges of theft of property, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, improper parking and driving without a
A Salem man was arrested following reports of a physical altercation. Fifty-four-year-old Benjamin LaValley is facing charges of terroristic threatening, domestic battery, endangering the welfare of a minor and violating a no-contact order. According to the probable
The Twin Lakes Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, recently announced they have awarded over $41,000 in Giving Tree Grants to 27 non-profit organizations located in Baxter, Marion, Izard and Fulton counties. These grant awards
Baxter County 4-H recently received donations from area businesses for their 4-H Market Animal Projects. Amanda Rychtarik with the Baxter County Extension Office says, “We are so very thankful for their generosity and commitment to seeing our
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team wrapped up the first day of the Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic on a successful note on Friday at Cooper Park. The Lockeroom picked up an 8-0 shutout over
St. Louis Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST.
An Ozark County man is dead and his live-in girlfriend is facing charges in his death after he was thrown from a moving vehicle during an argument between the two. Mark Ault was taken to Cox Medical
An Ozark County man has been seriously injured after being thrown from a vehicle being driven by his girlfriend during an argument. Mark Ault was taken to Cox Medical Center in Springfield for treatment while the girlfriend,
A boil water order has been issued for the Lakeview Midway Public Water Authority for 17 customers. This Arkansas Department of Health has issued the boil order for customers on the system from 301 County Road 772
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The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has voted to uphold a May decision revoking the license of Green Springs Medical Dispensary in Hot Springs. This was the first time the license for an Arkansas medical marijuana dispensary
After four decades serving patients in north central Arkansas, Dr. Bruce White will retire from Baxter Health. On Thursday, the public, employees, volunteers and medical staff of Baxter Health is invited to a reception to celebrate and
The Cotter Planning Commission will meet Thursday evening at 5 at the Cotter City Hall. Items on the agenda include a consideration of a request a request for a conditional use permit at 148 Hazel currently zoned
Levi Moore (Photo courtesy of Navy Office of Community Outreach) A Twin Lakes Area native will be among more than 250 in a competition for seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans this month. Retired
One of the biggest sporting events in Mountain Home makes its return. Eight American Legion baseball teams will gather at Cooper Park for the 38th-annual Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic on Thursday. The tournament will have a
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Nolan Arenado and Iván Herrera each had three hits, Sonny Gray pitched seven strong innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday night. Arenado scored a run and
David Booth (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man is facing multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, after his truck crashed into a Baxter County residence. Forty-year-old David Booth was released from the
Michael Amrhein (Photo courtesy of Fulton County Sheriff’s Office) A man has been arrested after he allegedly slammed his girlfriend’s face into the road, hit her several times and threatened to kill her. Multiple charges have been
Officials with the Buffalo National River will be seeking input from the public near the end of this month. Ideas will be considered to make the park more accessible for visitors with disabilities. According to a Facebook
The Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) and the City of Mountain Home will unveil a display of approximately 15 new sculptures by Dale Rogers in August in its new Art Walk exhibit. The exhibit will showcase metal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced it will waive day use fees at recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday on June 16 and Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19. Normal day
The Cotter Public School Board of Education will meet Thursday night at 7. Items on the agenda include: – policy revisions; – high school handbook changes; – elementary handbook changes; – math curriculum quote; – Chenal Therapy
The Yellville-Summit Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday night at 5:30 in the Yellville-Summit Elementary Cafeteria. Items on the agenda include: – monthly budget and financial reports; – petition for student transfers;
It’s been six months since a traffic accident that destroyed the signal at Main Street and 6th Street in Mountain Home caused the intersection to become a temporary 4-way stop. Starting Monday residents will see the new
Beginning Wednesday, the FEMA Mobile Unit will be at the Salesville City Hall to assist with the FEMA application process. According to Baxter County OEM Director David Stults, the mobile unit will be on site until further
Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce President Dr. Dani Pugsley visited KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News Wednesday to discuss the disaster response following the severe weather last month as well us the upcoming Red, White, and
FEMA assistance is limited to basic needs. It will not restore all property lost due to the Arkansas severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Insurance coverage is the best way to recover after a disaster. However,
JONESBORO, Ark. (6/11/24) – Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Tuesday that 2023 Southland Conference Coach of the Year Mike Silva, who led Nicholls State to an NCAA Regional each of the last
Dawson Yates with wife Bethany and daughter Lauren (Photo courtesy of Valley Springs Tiger Athletics) An alum of Valley Springs High School is returning home. Dawson Yates was recently hired as the new head coach of his
The ELKS Lodge #1714 and the Back Forty Restaurant will co-sponsor the 13th-annual Veterans Golf Tournament June 23 at Twin Lakes Golf Course. The two-person scramble has a rain date set for June 30. The entry fee
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz (right) and teammate Connor Joe celebrate a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game Tuesday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Connor Joe and
Thirteen inmates at the Baxter County Detention Center are suspected of possessing and using contraband items, including drugs and drug paraphernalia, and are likely to face additional charges. According to incident reports dated June 5, jail staff
A Wisconsin man suffered what was termed a suspected minor injury after another vehicle collided with his motorcycle Friday morning near Lakeview. Sixty-six-year-old Raymond Burg of Florince was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health. According to the
A cleanup hotline is now available for residents who need assistance with damage from the tornadoes in northern Arkansas. Those needing assistance with cut fallen tree, drywall, flooring and appliance removal, tarping of roofs and mold
The City of Briarcliff has announced they are accepting bids on debris removal of destroyed buildings, clubhouse, fencing and miscellaneous debris from tornado destruction. Anyone interested in submitting a bit should email them to cityofbriarcliffarkansas@gmail.com or send
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has finished its annual school bus inspections and most area schools fared well. This year, the patrol inspected a total 11,360 buses with 895 being rated “defective” and 410 rated as “out
On June 27, the Marion County 4-H will host a free Youth Outdoor Adventures Day from 9:30 until 2. The event will be held at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center and is free for families.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday called a special legislative session to take up tax cuts and the budget for the agency overseeing hunting and fishing. The Republican governor said in
This photo shows inmate David Hosier Friday at the Potosi Correctional Center in Potosi, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty via Associated Press) BONNE TERRE, Mo. (AP) – A man convicted of killing
During their party convention over the weekend, Arkansas Republicans voted to pass a rule change that will require anyone casting a ballot in a party primary to be a registered Republican. Report records show that while more
A Salesville man was sentenced to 30 years in prison on charges including first-degree murder during an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court Tuesday. Twenty-one-year-old Baxter Stowers had entered a guilty plea in late April and a
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The Locker Room was successful Monday evening in their sweep over North Central Arkansas at Cooper Park. Easton Carter pitched all 7 innings and Locker Room posted a final score of 6-1. Ike Barrow, Finley Chafin and
Cody Cassell (Photo courtesy of Searcy County School District) Marshall High School’s eight-man football program will have new but familiar leadership when they hit the gridiron this fall. The Searcy County School Board decided to hire from
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team will be on the road Tuesday for its last outing before the Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic. MacLeod will be Salem High School to meet North Central Arkansas. The
A Marion County man arrested earlier this year on multiple sex related charges involving an underage girl in one case, and rape charges in another case, has now picked up child porn charges. Sixty-year-old Wesley Allen Kelley
A Harrison man was arrested following reports of multiple vehicle break-ins. Thirty-two-year-old Matthew Turner is facing charges of breaking or entering, theft of property, criminal mischief, criminal trespass along with a habitual offender violation. According to the
The St. Louis Cardinals’ seven-game home stand continues on Tuesday. The Redbirds are set to host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series. St. Louis is currently in fourth place in the National League Central as they
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents about laws and regulations surrounding fireworks. According to a press release from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas Code 20-22-711 says fireworks may only be sold at retail outlets
FEMA will be offering assistance to residents who qualify for cleaning and sanitation. According to a press release, if a home was damaged in the recent severe storms and tornadoes, but the home is still safe to
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday at 6. Items on the agenda include: – an ordinance for an ARPA request for the Pyatt Fire and Defense fund in the amount of $35,000;
With summer underway many young people will be earning money or watching family members in the age old tradition of babysitting. The Schliemann Center for Women’s Health is offering a program to help educate and prepare babysitters
In May, 16 building permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. Three commercial remodels topped the report with one permit issued to Planet Construction on behalf
The Norfork City Council will meet for a workshop meeting Tuesday evening at 6:30 at the Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include an update to the youth center lease agreement and a contract with the
Kyle Moats (Photo courtesy of Missouri State University) RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University announced Monday morning it has selected Kyle Moats as its new vice president and director of athletics. Moats has been the director of
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is expanding assistance to Baxter County residents affected by the tornado on May 26. FEMA will send Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews to disaster-affected neighborhoods, often going door-to-door to help residents. In
This photo shows inmate David Hosier Friday at the Potosi Correctional Center in Potosi, Mo. Hosier is scheduled to be executed Tuesday for the deaths of a Jefferson City couple in 2009, but he has long questioned
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Registrations continue to be accepted for next week’s Mallett Family Foundation Youth Football Camp in Mountain Home. The camp will be held June 17 at Bomber Stadium. Next week’s camp is for youth in kindergarten through eighth
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team is set to begin another home stand on Monday. The Lockeroom will welcome North Central Arkansas to Cooper Park in its last outing before it hosts the Mickey Huskey
A 501(c)(3) charitable organization funded by Arkansas REALTORS will be in the Twin Lakes Area this week to provide assistance from last month’s tornadoes. Hearts & Homes, Inc., will be at ERA Doty Real Estate on 1357
Federal disaster loans are now available to Arkansas businesses and residents impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on May 24 through 27. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, residents and businesses in
Seventeen local athletes traveled to Harding University in Searcy to compete in the Special Olympics Arkansas Summer Games. The event held May 23-25, brought together over 2,000 athletes and 500 coaches from across the state. Certified coach
The City of Mountain Home issued 27 business licenses in May, including one home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The licenses include: – Julie Hickman for Just Me Salon, a salon-day spa,
The Salesville City Council will meet Monday night at 6. Items on the agenda include records destruction and an announcement for the next regular meeting on July 8. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Yellville-Summit Public Schools Board of Education has moved their regular monthly meeting from Monday to Thursday.The board will have a work session day, then convene at 5:30 in the Elementary Cafeteria for its regular meeting. An
Several tiebreakers were needed after the final round of the Mountain Home Charity Golf Classic Sunday at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. One of those tiebreakers ended up deciding the overall winners. Chris and Joel Hudson
The Mountain Home Hurricanes swim team began the season on Saturday by finishing fourth in a meet at Paragould, but several team records were broken in the process. Ten-year-old Parker Kohler is the team’s new record holder
St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado singles during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Sunday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Alec Burleson homered, Masyn Winn drove
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team wrapped up play in the College of the Ozarks Summer Showcase on a rough note Saturday in Forsyth. The Lockeroom suffered a 10-0 defeat at the hands of Springfield
The Mountain Home Charity Golf Classic began its two-day run Saturday at Big Creek Golf and Country Club with two teams tied for the lead. Andrew Gillespie, Lance Coffman and Jim Wood are knotted up at the
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – McKenzie Long of Mississippi captured titles in the 100 meters, 200 and 400-meter relay, while Arkansas won the team title at the NCAA women’s outdoor track and field championships on Saturday. Long won
Sunday’s early morning storms in southern Missouri resulted in a few trees coming down in Ozark County and several members of White River Valley Electric Cooperative without power. According to a dispatch spokesperson from the Ozark County
Left to right: Kaleah Grzyb, Kason Adkins and Morgan Knierim (Photos courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Four 19-year-olds involved in a one-vehicle crash in Baxter County last month were charged with purchase or possession of alcohol
Mark Jeffries Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Baxter County Detention Center inmate is accused of striking another late last month after they were both attempting to use the toilet. Thirty-seven-year-old Mark Jeffries Jr.
The Baxter County Master Gardeners are accepting applications for their scholarship until July 31. The scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 awarded annually to a full-time student pursuing a college degree in any field. The student
The Mountain Home Personnel Committee will meet Monday morning at 10 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include a personnel policy update to be presented to the City Council at their
The Mountain Home Planning Commission will meet Monday afternoon at 1 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include: – approval of a preliminary plat located at Devan Avenue for Freedom Landing
Listeners of 99.7 The Boot may not be getting audio. Power to the station’s signal tower in Gainesville appears to have been knocked out by Sunday’s early morning storms. According to White River Valley Electric Cooperative, power
Colorado Rockies’ Ezequiel Tovar celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) –
Arkansas State Police say that 42 suspects were arrested during its recent Operation Cyber Highway Safety Check operation. Beginning March 10 through the end of May, the operation made arrests related to child sex abuse material and
HOT SPRINGS – A Hot Springs man was sentenced Thursday to 180 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count possession of a firearm by a prohibited person (felon). The Honorable Chief
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team began its run in the Sportsman Tournament on a rough note Friday night in Fort Smith. MacLeod suffered an 11-6 loss to the Fort Smith Juniors. Will Rauls was
Saturday marks the start of another season for the Mountain Home Hurricanes swim team. The Hurricanes will begin the 2024 campaign in a meet at Paragould. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Mountain Home’s American Legion baseball teams will continue tournament action on Saturday. The Lockeroom will play its fifth game in the College of the Ozarks Summer Showcase at Forsyth. Mountain Home’s senior squad meets Springfield Kickapoo at
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team split its Friday games in the College of the Ozarks Summer Showcase at Forsyth. The Lockeroom began the afternoon by dominating Clever, Mo., 20-2. Jordan Corbett led Mountain Home
St. Louis Cardinals’ Dylan Carlson follows through on a two-run double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Dylan
A Baxter County man was arrested after allegedly jumping out of his mother’s vehicle and resisting arrest. Thirty-three-year-old Scott Willett is currently facing multiple charges including obstructing governmental operations, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, public intoxication and violation
Dylan Ivey (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man is accused of breaking into two residences in Baxter County last month. Thirty-eight-year-old Dylan Ivey was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center on the early
A Harrison man was sentenced Wednesday to 660 months imprisonment without the possibility of parole on two counts of sexually exploiting a minor via the production of child pornography.According to court documents, in July of 2023, a
The lectern purchased by the Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders administration in June 2023 sits in a corner in the Governor’s Conference Room at the state Capitol, Sept. 26, 2023, in Little Rock. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas
Kansas City Chiefs’ B.J. Thompson (53) walks to the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sept. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Chiefs backup B.J. Thompson was taken to a hospital in stable condition
Upcoming events in Boone County include Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives being set up in Harrison. A FEMA unit will be at the Boone County Government Center at 220 North Arbor Drive until further notice. In addition,
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are going to be available for Marion County residents during the next week. According to the Marion County Judge’s Office, FEMA will be set up on the lower level of
Natural State Baseball has released its All-Arkansas Collegiate Team from the 2024 season, and the Twin Lakes Area is well represented. Two Mountain Home High School alums are on the All-Arkansas Team. ASU-Mountain Home’s Thomas Jordan is
Kansas City Chiefs’ B.J. Thompson (53) walks to the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sept. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Chiefs backup B.J. Thompson was taken to a hospital in stable condition
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team began the College of the Ozarks Summer Showcase by winning their first two games Thursday at Forsyth. The Lockeroom began the evening by topping Neosho, Mo., 5-3. Isaiah Wood
Both of Mountain Home’s American Legion baseball teams will be in tournament play Friday night. The Lockeroom continues action in the College of the Ozarks Summer Showcase with two games at Forsyth. Mountain Home’s senior squad will
Cardinals’ Ivan Herrera is safe at first on a throwing error (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ST. LOUIS (AP) Michael Toglia and Charlie Blackmon each drove in a run on Thursday night and the Colorado Rockies snapped a
A man from Salem has been killed in a Howell County accident involving two semi-trucks. The crash Wednesday afternoon claimed the life of 35-year-old Roy A. Martin. The other driver, 35-year-old Justin R. McClain of Malden, Missouri,
This week, limb debris cleanup began across Mountain Home following the storms on May 26. Mayor Hillrey Adams says they have two crews working to pick up debris and although crews have already picked up a significant
The Mountain Home City Council had first discussions Thursday night about a possible new walking trail though town. The city is applying for a federal grant from the Recreational Trails Program which would pay for 80% of
On Wednesday, the Arkansas State University-Jonesboro Men’s Basketball team assisted the Food Bank of North Arkansas (FBNCA) to pack and distribute replacement food kits. These replacement food kits will be distributed in Salesville and Hand Cove. Since
The Baxter Day Service Center is a non-profit organization which serves mentally challenged adults. The center also provides recycling services to the residents of Baxter County. Paul Neal, the executive director for the Baxter Day Service Center,
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees announced Wednesday the selection new system president, Dr. Brendan Kelly. Kelly, who has served as the president of the University of West Georgia (UWG) since 2020, will become the
It was 1865 when the Salvation Army was founded in London. William Booth began the organization, originally named “The Christian Mission,” to help those considered poor, vulnerable and destitute. Since then, the Salvation Army has amassed nearly
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas will host representatives from both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Baxter County Office of Emergency Management Friday from 11 until 5.Representatives will be on-site to help those
Baxter County has officially been added to the major disaster declaration for Arkansans who sustained damage from the tornadoes on the early morning of May 26. Baxter County joins Marion, Boone and Benton as counties whose residents
After the outbreak of storms early last week, many Twin Lakes residents have been in the process of recovering from the damage they caused by severe weather. Marion and Boone Counties received a federal declaration from the
The Memphis-Arkansas Interstate 55 Bridge will close to traffic for two weeks beginning this Sunday to continue construction activities on the I-55 and Crump interchange. Drivers commuting from Arkansas to Memphis are urged to take the
Both of Mountain Home’s American Legion baseball teams will see action on Thursday. The Lockeroom will be in Forsyth for their opener in the College of the Ozarks Summer Showcase. Mountain Home’s senior squad will meet Neosho,
Dusty Rhoades (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Baxter County Detention Center inmate is facing new charges following a recent jail fight. Thirty-three-year-old Dusty Rhoades is being charged with third-degree assault and impairing the operations
A former Ozark County man has been arrested for child molestation involving family members dating back to 1999 and occurring as recently as this year. Facing three felony charges in the case is 62-year-old John R. Reed
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show April’s unemployment rates in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri counties improvement when compared March.In Baxter County,
Mountain Home Public Schools is seeking volunteers to help restore the Bomber Alumni House. The facility, a rock building located in front of Pinkston Middle School, currently houses decades of Bomber memorabilia and can be opened for
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include: – creation of a line item for The Alliance and
The Baxter County Airport Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at 6 in the Baxter County Airport Terminal Building Conference Room. Items on the agenda include project status, event planning and other business. WebReadyTM
St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan celebrate after a baseball game against the Houston Astros (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) HOUSTON (AP) Nolan Arenado homered, Alec Burleson added an RBI double to back up a
The devastation from an oil spill in Mayflower 11 years ago is one step closer to being resolved with a settlement proposed between Arkansas agencies and the ExxonMobil Pipeline Company. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News Wednesday morning to discuss storm recovery in Baxter County. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A lawsuit has been filed in Baxter County Circuit Court against the Mountain Home School District and the Mountain Home School Board over violations of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act by former Superintendent Dr. Jake Long
A major Arkansas automotive parts manufacturer is closing, affecting more than 1,000 workers. Hino Motors said it will close its Marion, Arkansas plant by mid-to-late 2027 and withdraw from the parts manufacturing business. The company said it
In a recent interview, Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to share how his department along with other first responders responded to the recent tornado outbreak. Listen: click to
Two Fulton County men have been arrested after surveillance found them stealing property from storage units. According to the probable cause affidavit, on May 21, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a theft at some
A man has been arrested after using a hatchet to chop a hole in a bedroom door, threatening to cut a woman’s tongue out, stab several people and burn the house down during an argument. The man,
A woman has been arrested for covering the car belonging to the girlfriend of her ex-boyfriend with used diapers and making threats towards both of them. Two charges have been filed against 31-year-old Melissa Annmarie Santana of
James Halitzka poses with his girls’ basketball team after Bergman won the Tournament of Champions in Fort Smith in December 2023. The Bergman School District will be searching for a new coach for its high school and
Items voted on by the Baxter County Quorum Court were routine business items, but much of the nearly 40-minute session was spent discussing last month’s storms. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio With
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mountain Home Project Office is continuing their efforts to discourage black vultures from gathering at area boat ramps. According to a release from the Mountain Home Project Office, they have received
Izard County High School is set to host the Lady Cougar Softball Camp this week. The camp will be held Friday on the school’s campus in Brockwell for those entering third through eighth grades and is not
Houston Astros’ Yainer Diaz hits a three-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday in Houston. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) HOUSTON (AP) – Yainer Diaz homered in
A general overall interior view of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions Sept. 7, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Top
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey speaks to reporters after taking the oath of office in Jefferson City on Jan. 3, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) Missouri’s attorney general has sued Planned Parenthood and President Joe Biden,
This February 2014 photo provided by the Missouri Department of Corrections shows death row inmate Marcellus Williams. The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled Gov. Mike Parson was within his right to dissolve a board of inquiry
Parnelli Jones (center) celebrates his victory in the Indianapolis 500 in front of the Borg-Warner Trophy at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 1963. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) – Parnelli Jones, the 1963
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will meet in special session Tuesday evening at 5:30 in the District’s Administration Building. The only item on the agenda is an executive session for personnel matters. WebReadyTM Powered
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Felony charges have been filed against a man who was engaged in sexual activities with a girl with whom witnesses say he knew was 14-years-old. Twenty-three-year-old Dustry James Griffis of Harrison was arrested Thursday for the incidents
Fay Chism (Photo courtesy of April Martin) A member of the Yellville-Summit High School girls’ track and field team was recently honored by the Arkansas Track Coaches Association for her performance on the field and in the
Arkansas State head volleyball coach Brian Gerwig (right) speaks with the Voice of the Red Wolves, Matt Stolz, in front of a crowd at Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company as the Howl on Wheels Red Wolves Road Show
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team had a change to its schedule for Tuesday. MacLeod was originally set to have their first road trip of the season, but Imboden canceled. Mountain Home’s junior squad will
A Mountain Home man with a long history of committing crimes and running from the law added another chapter to that history last Friday when he was declared a fugitive for failing to report to his parole/probation
The month of May included four tornadoes in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri, including two that proved to be deadly. The month also included one daily record broken and above-average rainfall. The first area tornado in
A Fulton County man is facing additional charges after he allegedly made homicidal threats during a therapy session. According to the probable cause affidavit, on May 22, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a local
Baxter Health has announce the recent addition of Internal Medicine Specialist Christopher Cochran, MD, to the Baxter Health Cochran Internal Medicine Clinic in Mammoth Spring. Dr. Cochran, a native of Mammoth Spring, brings over 26 years of
The Baxter County Economic Development Committee will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 to discuss economic development assistance for Baxter County. The committee will meet in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. WebReadyTM Powered
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Baxter County courthouse. Items on the agenda include; – a report from the Economic Development Committee;
The Salesville City Council will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday night at 6 at Salesville City Hall to discuss storm information. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Houston Astros’ Yainer Diaz celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday in Houston. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) HOUSTON (AP) – Alex Bregman
The Supreme Court on Monday sent a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ 2021 U.S. House map back to a three-judge panel, ordering it to review the suit in light of the high court’s decision against similar claims of bias
Dallas Cowboys’ Larry Allen takes a knee during NFL training camp Aug. 1, 2005, in Oxnard, Calif. Allen, one of the most dominant offensive linemen in the NFL during a 12-year career spent mostly with the Dallas
Authorities are requesting information from anyone who may have witnessed an assault near the Buffalo National River over Memorial Day weekend. According to a Facebook post from the Buffalo National River, park rangers say on May 27
The Yellville City Council’s scheduled meeting for Monday night has been canceled due to lack of an agenda. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team wrapped up the Katzer Tournament in Fort Smith on a rough note as they fell 10-4 to Elk City, Okla. Easton Carter led the Lockeroom with two hits and
Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend begins this Friday, June 7, at noon and goes until midnight, Sunday, June 9. The event allows anyone to fish without a license. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host free fishing
On Friday, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement alerting consumers to a scam that has recently made its way to Arkansas. Scammers are attempting to steal consumers personal information and trick them into handing over
Arkansas State head men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson (right) speaks with the Voice of the Red Wolves, Matt Stolz, in front of a crowd at Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company as the Howl on Wheels Red Wolves Road
An accident involving four vehicles, including two tractor trailers, resulted in one person being injured and a main intersection in Gainesville being blocked late Friday afternoon. Thirty-eight-year-old Claire York of Springfield was transported by ambulance to Baxter
Six days after visiting Marion County, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders returned to the Twin Lakes Area. The governor paid a visit to Briarcliff to tour the damage from the early morning tornado that tore through the
As the clean up continues from the May 26 tornados in the Twin Lakes Area, many homeowners are facing the task of home repairs or rebuilding. Unfortunately, there are or will be scammers in the area looking
A man who used to rent a home and had recently moved out because he was behind in his payments is accused of breaking into the home and setting a fire. Mountain View police arrested 73-year-old Marvin
A West Plains woman is facing charges following a fatal drunk-driving crash in Howell County in December 2023. Twenty-year-old Taylor Hamby is currently facing charges of DWI resulting in the death of another and two counts of
The sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home remains steady for May. According to the Mountain Home Director of Finance and Treasury Alma Clark, the city collected a total of $608,144 in
The Rolling Stones perform at a celebration for the release of their new album, “Hackney Diamonds,” Oct. 19, 2023, in New York. The Rolling Stones announced Thursday that they would close out their North American Hackney Diamonds
The team representing Big Creek Golf and Country Club was able to successfully retain the MoArk Cup. Following Sunday’s action in Mountain Home, Big Creek defeated West Plains Country Club 29.5-6.5. Big Creek dominated West Plains in
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team wrapped up its season-opening home stand on a successful note. After being rained out on Friday, MacLeod was able to sweep a makeup doubleheader over Harrison on Sunday. Mountain
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Ty Stauss hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning and Southeast Missouri State never trailed in a 6-3 victory over No. 5 national seed Arkansas at the Fayetteville
St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Gorman hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday in Philadelphia. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Nolan Gorman hit an
An Izard County man succumbed to his injuries following a two-vehicle accident May 25 in Franklin. Sixty-seven-year-old Richard Dorris of Horseshoe Bend was pronounced dead. Eighty-five-year-old Maynard Avery of Violet Hill and three unidentified minors were injured
The team representing Big Creek Golf and Country Club has the first day lead as they look to retain the MoArk Cup. Big Creek is leading West Plains Country Club 13-5 following Saturday’s competition at West Plains.
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team had mixed results on Saturday as they wrapped up pool play in the Katzer Tournament at Fort Smith. The Lockeroom needed 10 innings in their first game but they
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Kaelen Culpepper hit a three-run home run as part of Kansas State’s six-run fifth inning and the Wildcats beat host Arkansas 7-6 Saturday night at the Fayetteville Regional. Kansas State (34-24) will play
Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a two-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals’ John King during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday in Philadelphia. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Spencer
A Baxter County teenager suffered what were termed suspected minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday evening. The 16-year-old female from the Old Joe area was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health. According to the crash report
Power has been fully restored to Twin Lakes Area residents. On Saturday, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative and Entergy Arkansas had a small number of outages scattered throughout north central Arkansas. The outage maps for both companies and
The City of Mountain Home will begin their city wide storm debris cleanup Monday morning. Residents will need to place their storm debris near the curb, out of the ditches, so city crews will have easy access
The Baxter County Health Unit will be hold a Tetanus vaccine clinic at Salesville City Hall starting Monday. According to Baxter County Health Unit Administrator, Stacey Ferretti, the clinic will be held Monday through Wednesday from 9
A Harrison man was arrested following a domestic incident where he flipped over a couch while the victim was still sitting on it. According to the probable cause affidavit, on the morning of May 3, the Boone
The Mountain Home Bomb Squad recently received an award from the fifth annual Optimum Innovator awards at the FIRST Robotics Competition. The Bomb Squad was awarded an honorable mention and a $500 grant for their accomplishments. Optimum
Storm survivors in Marion and Boone counties may be eligible for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Those with serious needs from last weekend’s severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding may qualify for a
Arkansas State head football coach Butch Jones (right) speaks with the Voice of the Red Wolves, Matt Stolz, in front of a crowd at Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company as the Howl on Wheels Red Wolves Road Show
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team came up just short in its opener in the Katzer Tournament at Fort Smith. The Lockeroom was edged out by the host team 7-6 on Friday. Cash Earnhardt led
Power has been restored to nearly all residents of the Twin Lakes Area. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s outage map was showing 23 of its area members are still without power as of 7:45 Saturday. The map indicates
A federal declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been approved by President Joe Biden for Marion County following last weekend’s storms. FEMA representatives will be in the area starting this weekend. In addition, QR codes
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas will provide multiple distribution sites in areas devastated by last weekend’s storms. Representatives will be at six locations over a five-day period with disaster replacement food kits. On Saturday, the
The Flippin School Board’s regular May session included the election of its officers. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has the recap. Listen: click to download audio The meeting lasted a little over an hour-and-a-half. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Missouri Speaker of the House Dean Plocher listens as Gov. Mike Parson delivers the State of the State address, Jan. 24, 2024, in Jefferson City. Plocher once described “stupid Republican women” as “an invasive species,” according to
This image from video from police-worn body camera and contained in the sentencing memorandum from the Justice Department, shows John George Todd III in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (Photo
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Ben McLaughlin and Hudson White each hit two home runs and Arkansas beat Southeast Missouri State 17-9 on Friday in the NCAA Fayetteville Regional. The Razorbacks (44-14) will move on to play the
Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos celebrates with Edmundo Sosa after Sosa hit a two-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals’ starter Miles Mikolas during the second inning of a baseball game Friday in Philadelphia. (Photo courtesy of Associated
The National Weather Service has confirmed two more tornadoes in the area from Sunday morning’s severe storms, one in Ozark County and one in Fulton County. OZARK COUNTY TORNADO A survey team from the National Weather Service
May 31 is normally the deadline for Arkansans to have their personal property assessed without penalty, but for portions of north central Arkansas, the deadline has been extended. On Thursday, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive
The National Weather Service in North Little Rock has finished their surveys of the damage done by Sunday morning’s storms in northern central Arkansas and updated the path of the tornado the struck the Briarcliff and Salesville
The Arkansas Activities Association has announced its new conference alignments for spring sports. The new alignments will take effect in the upcoming school year. Mountain Home’s baseball and softball teams will remain in the 5A-West with one
Motorists traveling on roadways in Baxter County may experience delays. Baxter County Office of Emergency Management Director David Stults tells KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Sammy Raycraft the delays are due to power crews on location.
The Yellville-Summit Public School District released the information of a student who died in Sunday’s tornado. James Duncan was a sixth-grader at Yellville-Summit. Administration described Duncan as a boy who brought joy, laughter and kindness to everyone
Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams along with Principal Broker and Owner of ERA Doty Real Estate, Steve Doty, are teaming up with others across the area Saturday to cook and deliver meals to people affected by last
The Mountain Home Hurricanes have cancelled their scheduled swim practice for Friday. The next meet in the 2024 South Wind Wind Swim Conference is scheduled for June 8 at Paragould. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
American Legion baseball makes up the local Friday schedule as both of Mountain Home’s teams will be in action. The Lockeroom is in Fort Smith for the start of the Katzer Tournament. Mountain Home’s senior squad will
Arkansas is set to begin its run in the NCAA Baseball Tournament by hosting the Fayetteville Regional. The Razorbacks’ opening opponent will be Southeast Missouri State. Arkansas enters the tournament as the overall No. 5 national seed
A Flippin woman has been arrested following a two-county pursuit. Four charges have been filed against 61-year-old Lynda Louise Woodruff following the incident which was not the first time she tried to outrun the police. According to
Thursday morning, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the technical education campus of Arkansas State University – Mountain Home (ASUMH) to honor Dr. Robert L. Myers, the Chancellor Emeritus of ASUMH, along with the Czeschin and
A Mountain Home man had his probation revoked in three Baxter County criminal cases, pled guilty to a 2023 case in Boone County in which a truck was stolen and was given 10 years-probation during a session
Earlier this month, an officer with the Blytheville Police Department came into contact with pills suspected to be Fentanyl during an arrest. While taking the suspect to jail, he radioed he wasn’t feeling well. Other officers responded
Thursday afternoon, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an Executive Order to provide relief following the severe storms that came through over the holiday weekend. On May 26, Gov. Sanders declared an emergency in Baxter, Benton, Boone,
Boone County resources for those impacted by recent tornado and storm damage. Any residents needing assistance with places to stay Call American Red Cross 1-800-733-2767. Volunteers Needed Valley Springs School District: Saturday, June 1st will
