Thursday morning, Baxter County officials met with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) to discuss emergency response to residents affected by Sunday’s storms. Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty and Mountain
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on May 29, 2024, mobilized over 180 Arkansas Army National Guardsmen assigned to the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade to state active duty to support tornado recovery efforts in Northwest Arkansas. They will
Blackwater Bayou is a southern rock band out of the Little Rock area that is coming to Mountain Home to perform at the Free Baxter Summer Concert Series Kickoff at Hickory Park on Saturday night, but in
The Mountain Home Cemetery Board will meet Thursday night at 6 at the cemetery to assess storm damage and discuss plan for its cleanup. The Mountain Home Cemetery is located at 147 E. 11th Street. The public
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to clear some rumors circulating following Sunday’s storms. Currently there is not a Blue Roof mission to support the storm damage in northern Arkansas. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
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Early estimates from North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is placing damages caused from Sunday’s tornadoes at $4 million across the co-op’s service area. KTLO’s Sammy Raycraft spoke NAEC CEO Mel Coleman Thursday morning and Coleman emphasized that
Arkansas State Senator Scott Flippo spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis Thursday morning to clarify the confusion that arose from a release sent from Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s office Wednesday evening, which discussed her request to FEMA for
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team is set to continue its season-opening home stand on Thursday. MacLeod will welcome West Plains to Cooper Park. The first pitch at Lester White Field is scheduled for 5.
The Arkansas Activities Association has announced the final rosters for this summer’s Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Games, and three area athletes are on the lists for spring sports. Cotter will be represented in the baseball
The annual Ozark County Farm Bureau Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held June 15 at Lost Woods Golf Course in Theodosia. The tee time for the two-person scramble is scheduled for 9. The entry fee is $50
No injuries were reported Friday when a car crashed into the front of the Dollar General store in the College Plaza Shopping Center in Mountain Home. According to the report from the Mountain Home Police Department, the
A Missouri man has died from injuries sustained in a Newton County motorcycle accident. The accident May 18th has claimed the life of 74-year-old Gary Richard Barthels of Florissant. He was taken to Cox Medical Center South
On December 13, 2015, Terry Teeter Jr., was driving a silver SUV on Highway 5 North. His vehicle crossed into the southbound lane and smashed head-on into a Nissan Maxima, killing a then 22-year-old Mountain Home man.
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have been touring affected areas in Marion County to assess the damage caused by Sunday’s tornado. Following their visit in Marion County, FEMA will tour areas affected areas in
Boone County officials ask residents who were in the path of the tornado to no push debris into the county ditches or into the county right-of-way. When the county is able to help, dependent on State and
St. Louis Cardinals’ Matt Carpenter celebrates after hitting solo home run in third inning (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) CINCINNATI (AP) - Matt Carpenter hit a go-ahead home in the third inning, Nolan Gorman also went deep and the
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas are in need of volunteers Wednesday from 1 until 5 and Thursday from 8 until 5, to help pack boxes of food for those in need from the storm. Food
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team started its 2024 campaign with an easy win on Tuesday. MacLeod breezed past Ava 14-4. Koen Bickford was credited with the victory as he came on in relief. Bickford
Power restoration efforts continue to see progress early Wednesday morning as local energy companies and coops report improved numbers. As of 8 Wednesday morning, Entergy Arkansas is reporting 48 customers without power in Baxter County, 436 in
Sunday’s storms have also affected some area boat docks. Buzzard Roost Boat Dock and Panther Bay Marina have reported damage to some of their slips, but no injuries have been reported at either location. Jerry Kenyeri of
Campgrounds along the Buffalo River sustained loss of amenities, including water, electricity and sewer, after storm and tornado damage moved through the region early Sunday morning. As of Monday afternoon, all amenities at Buffalo Point had been
As those affected by the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that hit portions of the Twin Lakes Area early Sunday morning continue the clean up process, many have started reaching out to their insurance agents to begin filing
ASU-Mountain Home will hold the grand opening and dedication of the Dr. Robert L. Myers Technical Education Campus and the Czeschin-Newth Workforce Development Center located at 4034 U.S. Highway 62 West, Thursday morning at 10. The public
The Arkansas High School Coaches Association has announced it Outstanding Coaches of the Year for track and field, and both honorees are representing the Twin Lakes Area. Mountain Home’s Noah Chagnon won the award on the boys’
The National Scouting Bureau has released its Junior College Division II baseball teams, and two ASU-Mountain Home athletes were recognized. Pitcher Trey Jordan and outfielder Alex Harrell were both named to the second team this week. The
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team was dominant in its season opener Tuesday at Cooper Park. The Lockeroom shut out Ava 15-0. Maddex Chism picked up the win on the mound. Easton Carter led the
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado prepares to throw out Cincinnati Reds’ Tyler Stephenson at first base during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday in Cincinnati. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) CINCINNATI (AP) –
Law enforcement officers investigate a vehicle driven to Festus City Hall and Police Station Tuesday morning in Festus, Mo., by a woman who allegedly told officers she killed two of her children. (Photo courtesy of Leader Publications
In support of storm damage recovery in the Twin Lakes Area, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is rescheduling a single lane closure of Arkansas Highway 177 across Norfork Dam from 7 Wednesday morning to 7 Monday
The following is a note of thanks from Baxter Health President and Chief Executive Officer Ron Peterson: I would like to personally thank everyone who was involved in the Code Yellow Disaster event on Sunday morning at
Storm debris pick will begin Monday throughout Baxter County. County Judge Kevin Litty spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News about the pickup and where residents can drop off limb debris. Listen: click to
Starting Monday, the City of Mountain Home will be doing a limb debris pickup within the city limits only. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to discuss the cleanup
Marion County officials is asking the public to avoid traveling roadways where county and electric crews are working to clear debris and restore power. County Judge Jason Stumph says motorist should avoid traveling U.S. Highway 62 West
Convoy of Hope set up a distribution center yesterday at the First Assembly of God Church, to help deliver relief to area residents affected by the storms. From 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., those affected by the
Showers and laundry facilities will be available at the First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home will be open through Thursday from 9 until noon and 1 until 4 for those affected by the storms. WebReadyTM Powered
The City of Salesville is collecting storm debris and has a trash dumpster set up for those whose trash was unable to be picked up Monday on their regular pick up day. Salesville Mayor Tim Mayfield says
The National Weather Service has confirmed a second EF3 tornado in the Twin Lakes Area from Sunday morning’s storms. A survey team studied the damage in the Briarcliff area of Baxter County Monday and determined it was
40 Union Pacific train cars went off the tracks in Arkansas County near Stuttgart on Friday. Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARdot) officials said all lanes of Highway 79 are impacted due to the incident. ARdot believes the
As many area residents continue the clean up following the early morning severe thunderstorms and tornadoes Sunday, some will have to deal with home repairs or rebuilding. Unfortunately, that means there may be some unscrupulous people coming
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) has been successful in restoring power to many members through efforts Monday but says it could be days for some members to see restoration of service. NAEC is reporting almost 300 poles
The Salesville Community Water Association is reporting they are back up and running. Baxter County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Director, David Stults, states there is additional bottles of water available at the Salesville Community Center as
The Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) and officials across the county where busy Monday in the continued response to Sunday morning’s tornadoes. Sam Seamans, spokesperson for the MHPD spoke Tuesday morning with KTLO News and although much
The Mountain Home High School football program recently wrapped up another session of spring football. The Bombers were able to get in 10 practices, including the spring game last Tuesday. Mountain Home head coach Steve Ary says
Tuesday marks the start of another season for American Legion baseball in Mountain Home. The Lockeroom and MacLeod will both welcome Ava to Cooper Park. The Lockeroom is coming off a season in which they finished with
Governor Sanders speaks with first responders in Marion County Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders toured storm damage across the state Monday and ended her visit in Marion County. The day began with Sanders surveying damage in the
Marion County Judge Jason Stumph says crews were out in full force Sunday morning within an hour of the tornado moving through the area. Stumph spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot to discuss the response
The Flippin City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 in the Flippin District Court Room. Items on the agenda include billboard ads on the bypass; a resolution for phase two of the Main
The City of Mountain Home will hold a dedication of the Shirley Baker Nature Trail Tuesday morning at 11 at McCabe Park. Parking will be available at the pavilion near the entrance of Sycamore Springs Assisted Living.
Image courtesy of National Weather Service Preliminary information indicates a tornado also went through Baxter County during the storm activity early Sunday morning. The National Weather Service office in North Little Rock posted Monday on social media
Arkansas Highway 5 South in Baxter County is fully reopened to traffic. A portion of the highway was closed following the tornadoes early Sunday morning. Baxter County Office of Emergency Management Director David Stults says the storms
The Salesville Community Water Association is reporting a generator down at this time.Officials are asking customers to only use water when absolutely necessary until the generator can be repaired. They hope to have the issue resolved soon.
The Red Cross Shelter open at the National Guard Armory has been closed. Residents can still visit the Armory if they need supplies such as food, water and other necessities. The Salesville Community Center is open if
Marion County Office of Emergency Management officials state the 24/7 emergency center at the Marion County Fairgrounds have now been closed. The fairgrounds location will be open as a respite center during the day from 8 until
Cincinnati Reds’ Jeimer Candelario reacts after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday in Cincinnati. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) CINCINNATI (AP) – Nick Lodolo
Many residents were affected by power outages following Sunday morning’s severe weather. Many local companies have been hard at work restoring power to the area as fast as possible with NAEC restoring power to roughly 2,000 customers
Following the severe weather early Sunday morning, many residents are without power as the area begins to assess the damages from the storm. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas has punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the 35th time in program history. Arkansas (43-14), the No. 5 national seed and top seed in the Fayetteville Regional, is set to host
Area residents gathered at the Mountain Home Plaza 2000 for the annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday. This year’s keynote speaker was retired U.S. Army Colonel Nate Todd of Pine Bluff. Col. Todd began his address by
The National Weather Service Monday morning finished their survey of damage in Boone and Marion counties and confirmed it was a low-end EF3 tornado that claimed four lives and injured at least one in that area. It
Two boil orders have been issued following Sunday’s storms in the Twin Lakes Area. The entire Briarcliff Waterworks system is under a boil order following a loss of power. A boil order has also been issued for
A distribution center has been set up in Mountain Home and is open as of Monday afternoon to those impacted by the recent storms. According to the Baxter County OEM office, Convoy of Hope has set up
In an interview Monday morning with KTLO News the Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) remains busy assisting residents following Sunday mornings severe weather. MHPD represenative Sam Seamans spoke with KTLO’s Sammy Raycraft, Seamans says although Mountain Home
KTLO News spoke with local Entergy representative, Mark Martin, Monday morning for an update on conditions as crews spent the night working to restore power outages. Martin says although nearly half of customers have been restored, crews
Area utilities continue to repair damage caused by severe weather and tornadoes early Sunday morning. Mel Coleman, CEO of North Arkansas Electric Coop spoke with KTLO News and he says although progress continues to be made over
The Mountain Home High School Cheer Kiddie Camp is scheduled for June 10 through 12 from 8 to 11 each morning on the high school campus. The camp is open for children ages 3 to 13. The
ST. LOUIS (AP) Paul Goldschmidt homered twice and Sonny Gray tossed five scoreless innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday night in game delayed more than 2 1/2
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony is scheduled for Monday morning at 11 at the Mountain Home Plaza 2000 across from the Baxter County Courthouse. The North Central Arkansas Veterans Council will sponsor this year’s event. The Disabled
The National Weather Service has started surveying damage in north central Arkansas done by the early Sunday morning thunderstorms to determine how strong the tornados were that hit the area. We know from their first day of
Three Gainesville residents were injured, one seriously, in a single-vehicle accident Saturday evening in Ozark County. One person, 41-year-old Jessica Fireline was airlifted to a Springfield hospital with what the Missouri State Highway Patrol termed serious injuries.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Baum-Walker Stadium has been selected as one of 16 NCAA baseball regional sites. Arkansas, selected as a host for the second consecutive season, will host regionals for the 11th time in program history and
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – D’Auna Jennings led off the top of the ninth inning with a home run to end a scoreless pitching duel between Cassidy Curd and Missouri’s Laurin Krings and 10th-seeded Duke held on for
Widespread power outages remain an issue for the Twin Lakes evening heading into Sunday evening. Utility crews have made progress restoring service in populated areas such as Mountain Home but rural areas could see possibly take multiple
BUTLER, Mo. (AP) – Six skydivers and a pilot on board a small plane parachuted to safety before it crashed near a county airport in western Missouri, leaving the plane “a total loss,” officials said. Preliminary information
Area emergency personnel continue to respond to damage from Sunday morning storms. Highway 5 South from Briarcliff to Salesville remains closed with obstructions to the roadway. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and
Black Hills Energy technicians have been responding to reports of damage from the Sunday morning storms. As a result, Black Hills Energy has shut off natural gas service as required for the safety of customers and the
Mel Coleman, CEO of the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News with the latest in power restoration updates. Coleman states it is now looking like it could be 3-5 days
Photos courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office A woman was found dead, and 17 others in Baxter County were injured following Sunday’s early morning storms. The body of 73-year-old Patricia Anne Sontag was located near Salesville. Six
Emergency shelters have been open in the area for those who have been displaced by the storms. In Baxter County, the National Guard Armory will be open as a shelter for those who may need it. In
Arkansas Highway 5 South at Salesville and Briar remain closed as of late Sunday afternoon. Baxter County OEM Director David Stults spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News with an evening update on conditions around
Entergy representative Mark Martin spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to give an update on outages they are experiencing.Entergy reports 5,000 customers affected in Mountain Home, 1,500 in Bull Shoals, 3,500 in Flippin, and
Baxter Health Vice President of Marketing and Communications Tobias Pugsley gives noon update follow severe weather early Sunday morning. Pugsley says they saw 17 patients from storm-related injuries but reports they are all in stable condition. One
Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News to give the noon update on the damage in the area. Mayor Adams says there is debris, downed lines, and damage to traffic
One death has been confirmed in Boone County from Sunday morning’s severe thunderstorms that produced tornadoes. The death was in the Olvey community east of Bellefonte. According to information from the National Weather Service, the death occurred
Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander spoke with Sammy Raycraft of KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to give a noon update on the conditions in Marion County. Sheriff Alexander reports two storm-related fatalities at this time.
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery gave a noon update on the conditions in Baxter County following the severe weather early Sunday morning. Sheriff Montgomery reports that, with the help of Izard and Stone counties, they have been
St. Louis Cardinals’ Alec Burleson scores past Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Brendan Donovan had a
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Laurin Krings and two relievers combined on a two-hitter and seventh-seeded Missouri forced a deciding game in the Columbia Super Regional of the NCAA Softball Tournament with a 3-1 win over Duke on
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative CEO Mel Coleman has the noon update on the power outages in the area. Mel Coleman currently reports an estimate of 10,000 residents without power and says some areas in Baxter County may
The National Weather Service office in North Little Rock is looking to learn more about the storms that hit the Twin Lakes Area early Sunday morning. A storm survey team is enroute to Marion and Boone counties
The early morning storms on Sunday have also resulted in a weather record being broken. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, 2.52 inches of
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief Ranger Dylan Edwards shares the noon update for what type of damage they saw as well as the status of the roads over in the parks. Listen: click to
Baxter Health Vice President of Marketing and Communications Tobias Pugsley called in an update to KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News. Pugsley says as of 9:30 A.M. things have started to slow down for Baxter Health
Area first responders have been hard at work Sunday morning after severe weather ran through the area. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News to give an update on the
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative CEO Mel Coleman spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot Sunday morning to give an update on the power outages seen in the Twin Lakes area after the outbreak of severe weather
Baxter Health saw an influx of visitors from storm-related incidents after the series of severe weather events early Sunday morning. Tobias Pugsley, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Baxter Health, and Baxter Health CEO Ron Peterson,
Sunday’s early morning storms resulted in widespread power outages to the Twin Lakes Area. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Chief Executive Officer Mel Coleman was north of the Briarcliff entrance when he talked to KTLO, Classic Hits and
Baxter Health is active Sunday morning offering medical services to local residents following Sunday mornings round of heavy storms. Baxter Health’s Tobias Puglsey shares that a mobile triage has been set up at the entrance of Briarcliff
With confirmed tornadoes in the Twin Lakes area early Sunday morning, local officials are busy cleaning up restoring access throughout Baxter and Marion County. KTLO News spoke with Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery and he says damage
Sunday’s early morning storms have led to uprooted trees, broken power poles, road closures and thousands of area residents without power. A confirmed tornado was reported in areas of Marion and Boone counties. As of 6:15, North
Walmart has ended a partnership with Capital One that made the banking company the exclusive issuer of Walmart’s consumer credit cards. The companies announced the change in a joint statement Friday. The companies said card-holders can still
A selection of Precious Moments figurines sit on a shelf Thursday in Blaine, Minn. Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, died early Monday surrounded by family. He was 85.
Listen: click to download audio That was Jack Fortner during his final broadcast of “Jack the Car Guy” on KTLO-FM. The show carried every Saturday morning at 8 for nearly 15 years came to end this weekend.
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals was rained out Friday night and was rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader on July 13. The day game was scheduled for
A cooking accident led to a fire damaging a residence in midtown Mountain Home early Saturday morning. No injuries were reported from the blaze at 821 Langston Street. According to the Mountain Home Fire Department, the alarm
A Boone County man is facing burglary charges following an incident where he and another man were observed breaking into an impound lot. According to the probable cause affidavit, on May 2, officers from the Harrison Police
As Memorial Day is often known as the unofficial start of summer, the weekend leading up to the holiday marks the beginning of another season for the Mountain Home City Pool to be open. The pool, located
With council member Anita Seaman absent, the Gassville City Council addressed two properties being considered for condemnation, and different decisions were made on both. Mayor Jeff Braim has the recap from the regular May session. Listen: click
The Retail Food Section of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has recently alerted the public that Giant Apple Snails have been discovered in sacks of live crawfish purchased for human consumption in Arkansas.According to the ADH,
Christopher Dunn arrives in court Tuesday at the Carnahan Courthouse in St. Louis. A St. Louis judge is now deciding the fate of Dunn, who has been imprisoned more than three decades for a murder he says
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Cassidy Curd retired 11 straight batters in relief of starter Jala Wright and tenth-seeded Duke beat seventh-seeded Missouri 6-3 on Friday for its first super regional win in program history. Duke (51-6) is
Legacy Racquet and Fitness, formerly known as the Mountain Home Athletic Club, is preparing to host its Junior Tennis Camps. Three four-day sessions will be held during various periods in June and July for children ages 6
The St. Louis Cardinals continue their nine-game home stand on Friday by welcoming their biggest rival. The Redbirds will begin a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs. St. Louis is currently in third place in the National
A Kansas woman has died following a floating accident on Buffalo National River last weekend near Carver. According to a press release from the National Park Service U.S. Department of Interior, on Sunday at approximately 5 in
An Oregon man has died following a crash in Stone County. The Arkansas State Police identify the victim as 58-year-old Jimmy L. Small of Ashland, Oregon. The report indicates the vehicle driven by Small went off the
An early June trial date has been set for a Missouri contractor charged with taking almost $50,000 from a customer to install an “off grid” solar energy system and failing to do any work. A judgment of
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony is scheduled for Monday morning at 11 at the Mountain Home Plaza 2000 across from the Baxter County Courthouse. The North Central Arkansas Veterans Council will sponsor this year’s event. The Disabled
Baxter County jurors in groups E, F and G are no longer required to report for jury duty. According to Baxter County Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, the term of service has ended and there are no more
The season came to an end Thursday for the Forsyth High School baseball team in front of their home crowd. In a high-scoring quarterfinal game in the Class 3 State Tournament, the Panthers were edged out 12-11
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) – Ryan Waldschmidt hit two home runs, Trey Pooser pitched five scoreless inning and second-seeded Kentucky beat No. 3 seed Arkansas 9-6 on Thursday in the third round of the SEC Tournament. Kentucky (40-13)
Charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and animal cruelty are pending in an investigation in Hughes, Arkansas. This comes after the West Memphis Animal Shelter pulled 73 small dogs from a home where they were
The city of Hot Springs on Tuesday unveiled its second solar plant. The plant is part of the city’s effort to power 100 percent of city operations with renewable energy. The solar plant came about from
Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating a homicide in Lee County. On Tuesday, a farmer reported that he found the body of a woman in a farm field off Lee County Road 706, north of Marianna. The
Bud Cummins, the attorney representing the family of former Clinton National Airport executive Bryan Malinowski, testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee Wednesday morning. Bryan Malinowski died as a result of a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,
The annual Mountain Home Charity Golf Classic is scheduled for June 8 and 9 at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. Proceeds from the three-person scramble will benefit the Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Technical Center. The cost
ST. LOUIS (AP) Brendan Donovan doubled home two runs and scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for a three-game
A man from Salem was injured in an Ozark County crash Tuesday afternoon. Fifty-eight-year-old Dennis L. Goss was taken to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains for treatment of what were termed moderate injuries by the Missouri State
A West Plains man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a vehicle and stealing property. Thirty-one-year-old Jon Dalton Watson is currently facing charges of breaking or entering, theft and fraudulent use of a debit card. According to
A woman who escaped from a police car and stole $40 from the officer’s “patrol bag” pled guilty to reduced charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday. Thirty-seven-year-old Brittney Wood’s charges included escape
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) Cole Messina belted a two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and South Carolina held on to defeat Arkansas 6-5 on Wednesday, the first day of double-elimination play at the
ASU-Mountain Home has partnered with Swipe Out Hunger, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending college student hunger and expand programs to help students facing food insecurity. Jeff Quick, CEO of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas,
The Mountain Home Symphony Orchestra will be hosting their spring concert this Sunday at The Sheid on the campus of Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH) starting at 2:30. The concert is themed ‘Sounds from the Silver
Two cadets from the Mountain Home NJROTC, cadet Lieutenant Commander Justin Rula and cadet Lieutenant Commander Makaela Broad, have earned full-ride scholarships with awards from the National Navy ROTC Scholarship program. Rula received the National Navy ROTC
St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Gorman celebrates after hitting an RBI double. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ST. LOUIS (AP) Nolan Gorman homered and drove in all three St. Louis runs, and Lance Lynn pitched six solid innings to
The National Weather Service (NWS) has decreased the chance of severe weather in the Twin Lakes area for Wednesday. According to a release from the NWS, today’s risk assessment is now in the slight category with
The National Weather Service (NWS) has decreased the chance of severe weather in the Twin Lakes area for Wednesday. According to a release from the NWS today’s risk assessment is now in the slight category with
The Twin Lakes Area will be one of the stops members of the athletics department at Arkansas State will be making. The “Howl on Wheels Red Wolves Road Show” will be at Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company in
The Forsyth High School baseball team was able to top Lamar in the first round of the Missouri Class 3 State Tournament Tuesday evening. The final score was 11-4 and the Panthers will next face Licking on
The man who has coached the most high school football games in the state of Arkansas, is the third winningest coach in the state and built the Harrison program into one of the best in the state
Cardinals Team Fredbird tosses out t-shirts prior to Tuesdays game. photo courtesy of Matt Sharp ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals and Baltimore Orioles will have to wait a day to finish Tuesday nights game,
An Izard County man was sentenced to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections last week for possession of child pornography and still has open rape cases in two other counties. Forty-one-year-old Terry Lynn Johnson Jr.
A sham call reporting a hostage situation ended in the arrest of a Gassville couple after a search of their residence turned up large quantities of marijuana, THC vape cartridges, THC wax, hashish and slightly more than
Photo: Project Prevent representatives with students Porter Bramblett and Nide Raycraft and elementary counselor Beth Foster Two sixth-grade students from Cotter Elementary School have earned first and second place in a state-wide essay contest for Project Prevent,
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive Wednesday from 5 until 5 at Baxter Healthcare Corporation located at 1900 Highway 201 North in Mountain Home. May typically sees lower appointments for donations and can
The Cotter City Council will hold a public hearing before the regular council meeting Thursday night for public comment before the council votes to approve a bond ordinance to approve financing for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project. In
Tuesday evening we will experience an unsettled weather pattern that will create conditions for severe weather and heavy rain leading us through the week and into the weekend, according to a report from the National Weather Service
Leading up to an election last year in which the Mountain Home School District asked voters for a millage increase, it came to light former Superintendent Dr. Jake Long had sent text messages to board members
On May 1, the Mountain Home School Public School District received a letter from David Ethredge, the Prosecuting Attorney for the 14th Judicial District, regarding an investigation conducted over the actions of former District Superintendent Jake Long
This month, around 32 victims of human trafficking were identified in Hot Springs as part of Operation Help and Opportunity to Prevent Exploitation. Arkansas State Police and members of the Arkansas Human Trafficking Council worked together to
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The Bull Shoals City Council will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 in the Council Chambers of Bull Shoals City Hall. The council’s regular meeting is scheduled for May 30 at 6:30 in the Council
The Gassville City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 at Gassville City Hall. Items on the agenda include an update of properties being considered for condemnation for nuisance structures located at 516 U.S.
An unsettled pattern will develop starting later in the day on Tuesday, creating conditions for severe weather and heavy rain into the weekend according to a new report from the National Weather Service (NWS). Some strong to
The Arkansas Activities Association has released its All-State and All-State Tournament teams from the soccer season, and 13 area athletes are on the lists. Seven athletes are representing Mountain Home and Harrison in Class 5A. On the
Bakersfield’s Lions fell in the first round of the Missouri Class 2 state high school baseball tournament to Iberia Monday with a final score of 2-0. The Rangers continue their 25-0 record by facing the Galena Bears
The Forsyth High School baseball team will begin its second consecutive run in the Class 3 State Tournament on Tuesday. The Panthers will be on the road for their sectional game with Lamar. The first pitch is
ST. LOUIS (AP) Michael Siani hit his first career home run and drove in four runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Monday night. Siani’s three-run homer into the right field
Four 19-year-old Baxter County residents suffered what were termed “suspected minor injuries” in a one-vehicle accident Saturday night, and the driver received multiple citations. Michael Adkins and Victoria Glenn of rural Mountain Home and Kaleah Grzyb of
Ryan James Lindsey of Norfork, who is facing the death penalty for the murder of then 35-year-old Cody Stradford in December 2020, has picked up yet another charge stemming from violent behavior in the Baxter County Detention
A man charged with sex crimes was set to appear in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday but couldn’t make it because he was locked up on similar charges in Washington County. Twenty-nine-year-old Michael Anthony Smith is
Last week, Baxter Health unveiled the new name and logo to Fulton County Hospital employees. The hospital will now run as Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital. Vice President of Marketing and Communications Tobias Pugsley along with VP
National Poppy Day has been recognized in the United States ever since the American Legion Family asked Congress to designate it for the Friday before Memorial Day. Starting Friday and continuing through the remainder of the weekend,
The Cotter School Board approved the purchase of a school bus during its recent regular May session. The district will spend $78,000 for a 2017 Chevrolet Starcraft 14-passenger bus. The vote was unanimous. Two resignations were unanimously
The Norfork City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include a review of the Youth Center Lease Agreement and a council vacancy in Pos. 1,
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers will have to pay out of their own pockets if they lose defamation cases filed against them for falsely accusing a Kansas man of being one of the Kansas City Chiefs
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) – Two people were injured when gunfire broke out during a high school graduation commencement in Missouri, causing hundreds of people to scatter and forcing the ceremony to be postponed. The shooting happened
A boil water order has been issued for part of a water system in Marion and Searcy counties. The Arkansas Department of Health has issued the boil order for a portion of the SPG Water Association following
A propane leak was determined to have led to a residential explosion Saturday night in Douglas County. Four individuals in the Goodhope area residence were killed in the incident. Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase says he and
A man said to have admitted being distracted by changing the music selection on his cellphone when he crossed the centerline and struck another vehicle, killing its driver, was scheduled to appear in Baxter County Circuit Court
Last week, the Mountain Home City Council entered into an agreement for the rest of the year with the North Central Arkansas Economic Alliance to provide economic development for the city. The cost is $40,000 per year,
The fiscal session of the Arkansas legislature recently concluded with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signing 136 appropriation bills into law, giving state agencies the authority to spend the money allocated them in the budget. State Representative for
Photos courtesy of Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society has a new home for its museum and archives facility. The society, currently in its 50th year of existence, has departed
The Norfork School Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 5 in the Central Office. Items on the agenda include: – an academic update: – an address to the board from Chad Maple;
The Flippin School Board will meet in regular session Monday night at 6:30 in the Board Room of the Central Office. Items on the agenda include a student data report, the 2024-2025 salary schedule, ADE board-approved documents
The Bakersfield High School baseball team will play its opener in the Class 2 State Tournament on Monday. The Lions will have home field advantage for their sectional game as they meet Iberia. The first pitch at
The Mountain Home American Legion baseball program will give fans an opportunity to preview the upcoming season this weekend while enjoying desserts. The annual alumni game and fundraiser are scheduled for Saturday at Lester White Field at
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association Valley View’s baseball team played in its fourth consecutive state championship game on Sunday. The Blazers captured their second title in four years and fourth overall as they shut out Maumelle
Big Creek Golf and Country Club’s battle with Harrison Country Club for the Ozark Cup ended in a draw. The two teams both ended up with a total of 16 1/2 points. Big Creek went into the
The Missouri softball team was able to pick up two wins over Omaha on Sunday to advance to the super regional round of the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers first avoided elimination by beating the Mavericks 5-1. The
Boston Red Sox’s Rafael Devers (right) rounds first base after hitting a two-run home run as St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Fernandez (back left) waits in the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday in St.
The annual Funtastic Big Bass Tournament will be held Sunday at Oakland Marina with several cash prizes to be given away. The tournament will begin at 7 and continue until 4, and anglers can start from any
The last high school state championship in Arkansas for the current school year will be decided on Sunday at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. The Class 5A baseball game will be played between Valley View
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Homers by Hudson White and Wehiwa Aloy were not enough as No. 3 Arkansas (43-12, 20-10 SEC) lost to No. 5 Texas A&M (44-11, 19-11 SEC), 14-4, in seven innings Saturday afternoon at
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 12 Arkansas’ 2024 season came to an end after dropping a 2-1 contest to Arizona before suffering a 7-2 loss to Villanova in Saturday night’s elimination game at Bogle Park. The Razorbacks finish
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The No. 7 seed University of Missouri softball team (45-16) earned a pair of wins on Saturday to advance to Sunday’s 2024 NCAA Columbia Regional Final at Mizzou Softball Stadium. The Tigers opened the
St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Gorman is congratulated after hitting a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS
Another unlicensed contractor has been accused of taking thousands of dollars from Baxter County customers and either doing no work or slipshod work. Four criminal cases against 48-year-old Robert Shane Daniel of Mountain Home have been opened.
A Wyoming man has been arrested in Searcy County following multiple burglary attempts. Twenty-eight-year-old Bradley Dean Benzel from Torrington, Wy., is facing felony charges of residential and commercial burglary. According to the probable cause affidavit, on May
Last year’s closure of chicken processing plants in North Little Rock and Van Buren sparked a few questions in the mind of Jada Thompson, a poultry economist for the University of Arkansas. Listen: click to download audio
The Baxter County Conservation District will host the Mountain Home Buzz Pollinator Event on June 21 from 10 to 1 in celebration of Pollinator Week. The event will include a pollinator market, samples of items grown/produced with
The annual Ozark Cup event began its two-day run Saturday at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. After the first day, the team representing Big Creek is trailing Harrison Country Club’s team 9-7. Saturday’s action began with
The Dora High School boys’ track team finished tied for 13th place in the Class 1 State Meet this weekend at Jefferson City, and one of the Falcons won two events. Cade Nold captured the victories in
The Branson High School baseball fell one win short of a state tournament bid on Saturday. The Pirates hosted the championship game of the Class 5, District 6 Tournament and fell to Willard 6-0. Branson’s season ends
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association Ouachita’s baseball team picked up its third state championship in program history and its first in nine years. The Warriors edged out Woodlawn 2-1 in the Class 2A game. Ouachita’s Trey
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association Hackett’s softball team invoked the mercy rule in the Class 3A state championship game Saturday at Conway. The Lady Hornets beat up on Lincoln 12-2. Hackett pitcher Mackenzie Freeman was the
Mansfield’s softball team won its first state championship in more than a decade. The Lady Tigers needed an extra inning, but they were able to use a three-run eighth inning to defeat Riverside 4-2 in the Class
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association In a rematch of last year’s Class 3A state girls’ soccer championship match, Episcopal Collegiate once again came out on top over conference foe Central Arkansas Christian. The Lady Wildcats shut
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association The Green Forest boys successfully defended their Class 3A state soccer championship from last year and won their third title in four years. The Tigers topped Central Arkansas Christian 4-1. Green
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association Harding Academy’s girls captured their fourth consecutive state soccer championship Saturday on the UCA campus. The Lady Wildcats won the Class 4A match with a 5-2 decision over Shiloh Christian. Harding
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A longshot Missouri gubernatorial candidate with ties to the Ku Klux Klan will stay on the Republican ticket, a judge ruled Friday. Cole County Circuit Court Judge Cotton Walker denied a request
Missouri House Speaker Dean Blocher holds a press conference encouraging the Senate to take action on a proposed constitutional amendment that would make it harder for voters to approve future amendments Friday at the state Capitol in
This photo provided by Missouri Dept. of Corrections shows David Hosier. Hosier, who is scheduled to be executed next month, was hospitalized Thursday after suffering what a corrections official called a medical emergency. (Photo courtesy of Missouri
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association Gosnell’s baseball team captured its second state championship in program history and first since 1990. The Pirates defeated Central Arkansas Christian 6-2 to win the Class 3A game at Conway. Trent
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association Conway’s boys were able to win their third consecutive state soccer championship Saturday on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. The Wampus Cats will keep the Class 6A crown
A Gassville man was killed, and a Mountain Home woman was injured following a motorcycle crash Friday morning near Yellville. Seventy-one-year-old Carl Bramblett was pronounced dead at Cox Medical Center in Branson, and 25-year-old Bobbi Sommers was
A state tournament bid is on the line for the Branson High School baseball team as they’ll be in front of their home crowd on Saturday. The Pirates face Willard in the championship game of the Class
The Arkansas Activities Association’s last state championship week of the school year resumes Saturday at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Two baseball games, two softball games and four soccer matches will be on tap. The
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Razorbacks are the SEC Western Division champions. For the fifth time in six seasons and ninth time in program history, No. 3 Arkansas (43-11, 20-9 SEC) clinched the SEC West title after
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 12 Arkansas Razorbacks scored three unanswered runs in the fifth to edge SEMO, 3-2, in Friday night’s NCAA Regional opener at Bogle Park. With the victory, Arkansas moves to 37-16 overall and
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The No. 7 seeded University of Missouri Softball team (43-16) fell in a pitcher’s duel to Omaha (42-13), 3-1, in nine innings during the first day of the 2024 NCAA Columbia Regional Friday at
St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) and teammates celebrate after their victory in a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Friday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Lars
A former male nurse at the Baxter County Detention Center accused of making inappropriate sexual contact with female inmates is scheduled to reappear in Baxter County Circuit Court June 24. During an earlier court appearance, 39-year-old Samuel
A Harrison man has been arrested for choking and slamming a female co-worker to the ground. Facing two felony charges for the incident is 59-year-old Charles Robert Lunsford. According to the probable cause affidavit from the Harrison
Arkansas’ squirrel hunting season is now open until the end of February, making it one of the state’s longest hunting seasons. Hunters can harvest up to 12 squirrels per day. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC)
On June 1, the Peitz Cancer Support House will be hosting an Outrun Cancer 5k and Honor Walk on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH). The event will begin in front of the ASUMH Sheid Building and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday upheld four voting restrictions passed by Republican lawmakers in 2021 that were struck down by a state judge as unconstitutional. Justices ruled that the four laws
Duane Kees (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A federal prosecutor in Arkansas left the post while under investigation for having an inappropriate relationship with an employee in the office, Justice Department documents show.
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association Clarksville’s boys were able to win the Class 4A state soccer championship on the UCA campus Friday. The Panthers needed the 11th penalty kick to get past Dardanelle 2-1. Clarksville ends
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association Bentonville’s softball team scored one run on Friday, but it was all they needed to win a state championship. The Lady Tigers shut out Har-Ber 1-0 in the Class 6A game
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association Pulaski Academy’s girls left Conway with the Class 5A state soccer championship trophy on Friday. The Lady Bruins were able to get past Siloam Springs 2-1. P.A. completes its season at
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association Har-Ber pitchers Luke Cornelison and Gavin Moore combined for a no-hitter to secure a state baseball championship. The Wildcats beat conference foe Rogers 2-0 in the Class 6A game on Friday.
Many area schools are set to hold their graduation ceremony tonight, but with a chance of showers in the forecast for the evening many residents, students and school staff are wondering how the weather will look as
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association Russellville’s boys dominated their way to a state soccer championship Friday in Conway. The Cyclones captured the Class 5A title as they routed Van Buren 11-1. Russellville wraps up the season
Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon along U.S. Highway 62B East near the EastSide Centre. According to the incident report from the Mountain Home Police Department, 51-year-old Laura Wallis was traveling eastbound on
The attorney representing Bryan Malinowski’s family, Bud Cummins, will testify before the full House Judiciary Committee on May 22nd. Malinowski, who served as director at the Clinton National Airport, was fatally shot during an ATF raid in
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association Bentonville’s girls were able to capture first state soccer championship of the week on Friday morning. The Lady Tigers doubled up conference foe Rogers 4-2 in the Class 6A title game
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Activities Association After being up 6-0 in the Class 4A state championship game, Farmington’s softball team had to hold off a seventh inning rally by Pea Ridge Friday morning. The Lady Blackhawks scored
The Mountain Home High School graduation ceremony is set to start at 7 Friday evening at Bomber Stadium as scheduled. A chance of rain remains in the local forecast Friday afternoon. Attendees are encouraged to consider bringing
With Mountain Home High School Career Academies’ graduation set for Friday evening at 7, the question has been if the weather is going to allow the ceremony to go on as scheduled. Meteorologist Dan Cook of the
The state will be dismissing murder charges filed against Rocky Dodson, due to a major shift in the confidence level attached to information provided from certain sources during the investigation. The charges are being dismissed in a
A Marion County woman has been arrested after breaking into a home and stealing a broom and then throwing a bird feeder at a deputy. Five charges have been filed against 44-year-old Lisa Edmiston of Yellville following
As the high school graduation season winds down, Mountain Home is among area schools holding their commencement ceremonies Friday evening. Graduation is currently scheduled to begin at 7 at Bomber Stadium as 298 students will receive their
In addition to Mountain Home, four other area commencement ceremonies set for Friday evening. Mountain Home Christian Academy’s Class of 2024 is set to walk at beginning at 6. Nine seniors will take part in the graduation
The Mountain Home City Council approved a $40,000 economic development contract during its regular meeting Thursday night. The contract is with a new organization called the North Central Arkansas Economic Alliance which is made up of local
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met in regular session Thursday night. Prior to Board Action items, Superintendent Allyson Dewey presented the recipients of the 2023-24 Richard Padgett Extra Mile Award and the Teacher of
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to begin a nine-game home stand as they continue interleague play. The Redbirds are set for a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox. St. Louis is currently in last place
The Arkansas Activities Association’s final state championship week continues Friday at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Two baseball games, two softball games and four soccer matches will be on tap. The softball action gets underway
Six area high school track athletes were among several in Searcy on Wednesday and Thursday. The Arkansas Decathlon and Heptathlon were held on the campus of Harding University. Yellville-Summit’s KJ Moore was the top local performer in
Two area high school baseball teams squared off in the semifinals of the Class 5, District 6 Tournament Thursday at Branson. West Plains was eliminated by the host Pirates with a 15-2 decision. The Zizzers’ season ends
Sheridan’s softball team was able to capture its first state championship in five years and sixth overall on Thursday. The Lady Yellowjackets won the Class 5A crown after shutting out Beebe 5-0 at Conway. Callie Kilburn was
Prairie Grove’s baseball team was able to capture its first state championship in program history Thursday at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. The Tigers won the Class 4A title game 5-2 over Joe T. Robinson.
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Hagen Smith struck out 14 over six shutout innings to become the Razorbacks’ all-time strikeout leader, as the No. 3 Arkansas baseball team (42-11, 19-9 SEC) lost, 1-0, in gut-wrenching fashion at No.
Taylor High School was able to successfully defend its Class 1A state championships in baseball and softball Thursday the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. The Tigers’ baseball team won its third straight and seventh overall title
Thursday afternoon, the Mountain Home Christian Academy had to evacuate students and staff from the building due to a refrigerator motor in an empty classroom beginning to smoke. According to Administrator Doyne Byrd, at approximately 1:45 in
Arkansas scored a procedural win in its ongoing lawsuit against TikTok. The lawsuit, filed in Cleburne County last year, alleges TikTok and its parent company, China-based ByteDance, have misled the public about the platform’s safety and addictiveness
The annual Twin Lakes Boys’ Basketball Camp is scheduled for May 28-30 on two Mountain Home School District campuses. The camp will be for boys going into kindergarten through seventh grades for the 2024-2025 school year. Kindergartners
A Willow Springs man wanted in connection with a domestic disturbance call has been found dead from an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound in West Plains.According to the West Plains Police Department, they received an anonymous tip Tuesday
Ryan James Lindsey of Norfork, who is facing the death penalty for the murder of then 35-year-old Cody Stradford in December 2020, has picked up new charges for throwing a rage-fueled-tantrum in the Baxter County Detention Center.
Vantrez Jones (left) and Dustin Harrington (Photos courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) Two men were arrested by Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin last month after his office received a report from the Mountain Home Police Department
Deborah Mayer (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A rural Norfork woman is accused of falsely claiming to have been shot by her neighbor. Sixty-six-year-old Deborah Mayer is facing a charge of calling 911 for the
After four decades serving patients in north central Arkansas, Dr. Bruce White will retire from Baxter Health. On Thursday, June 13, the public, employees, volunteers and medical staff of Baxter Health is invited to a reception to
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 amended ordinance to change an area zoned as residential
Tryouts for the Mountain Home American Legion baseball team will be held this weekend at Lester White Field at Cooper Park. Tryouts will begin at noon on Saturday. All potential players will need to bring their own
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6 in the Central Office Board Room. Before action items, awards and presentations will be given for the Richard Padget Extra
The Cotter Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday night at 7. Items on the agenda include a financial report, establishing professional development for the 2024-25 school year, an update on the high
Friday morning from 8 until 9, the Cotter Bridge Market with host Coffee with the Mayor. Citizens are invited to have coffee and pastries with Cotter Mayor Mac Caradine, meet other residents and hear updates about city
Thursday marks the start of the Arkansas Activities Association’s final state championship week of the 2023-2024 school year on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Two baseball games will be played at Bear
High school baseball makes up the local Thursday schedule as two area teams will square off in the semifinals of the Class 5, District 6 Tournament at Branson. West Plains takes on the host Pirates at 7.
The Bakersfield High School baseball team went home from Mansfield on Wednesday as the champions of the Class 2, District 10 Tournament. The Lions began the day by eliminating Gainesville 5-3 in the semifinals. The Bulldogs’ season
Los Angeles Angels’ Zach Neto (right) places an illuminated halo on Taylor Ward after Ward hit a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.
Photo courtesy of Erik Powell A serious accident along U.S. Highway 62 E. Wednesday afternoon has traffic delayed in the area near Chen’s Garden. According to 911 dispatch, all emergency personnel has been sent to the scene.
Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner, who has been arrested on criminal charges twice, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to the newest set of charges. 46-year-old Finkbeiner entered a plea of not guilty to a misdemeanor count of
A Viola man suffered minor injuries after his pickup truck ran off the road Tuesday morning in Howell County. Fifty-eight-year-old William Barker was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State
A Marion County man remains behind bars after being arrested last week for having sex with an underage female. Six felony charges have been filed against 31-year-old Rusty Shane Kennedy of Yellville. According to the probable cause
A Mountain Home man charged with possessing, distributing or viewing child pornography appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and entered a guilty plea to his charges. Twenty-seven-year-old Anthony Shane Casal was sentenced to 10 years in
A Boone County man has been arrested following reports of multiple thefts. Thirty-nine-year-old Travis Rae Wagoner is facing charges of breaking or entering, theft of property, criminal mischief and criminal trespass. According to the probable cause affidavit,
Families with members who have special needs may not always know of the resources available to help them, but a new fair this week seeks to bring local organizations specializing in helping these families under one roof.
The Baxter County Prosecuting Attorneys Office will be holding an auction Saturday morning starting at 10 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. Items available for auction include vehicles, guns, and miscellaneous items that have been confiscated in drug
Pictured: left Kali Pierce and right Maylin Walser, grade 8, from Flippin Middle School. On Thursday, the Flippin School Fine Arts Extravaganza will be held from 5 until 6:30 in the Flippin High School gymnasium. The event
The Mountain Home Gridiron Club is sponsoring an opportunity for Bomber student athletes to take part in the ultimate training camp. MACH 10 is a five-week camp beginning Sunday and continuing through June 21. MACH 10 will
The annual Ozark Mountain Basketball Camp will be held in the Mountain Home School District May 28-30 for girls entering kindergarten through seventh grade for the 2024-2025 school year. The Tiny Tot Camp is for kindergartners and
High school baseball makes up the local Wednesday schedule as district play continues in Missouri. After two postponements, two local teams will try a third time to resume action in the Class 2, District 10 Tournament at
St. Louis Cardinals’ Alec Burleson (right) heads to first after hitting a two-run home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe (center) and home plate umpire Chris Segal watch during the seventh inning of a baseball
The season came to an end Tuesday for the Forsyth High School softball team in the Class 2 State Tournament. The Lady Panthers were one and done as they fell to Diamond 11-1 in the quarterfinals. Forsyth’s
Amanda Householder (center) speaks outside the St. Louis office of Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Monday as David Clohessy (right) listens. They were among a group of people urging Bailey to take action in response to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A former member of a University of Missouri fraternity has pleaded guilty in the hazing of another student that caused blindness and significant brain damage. Ryan P. Delanty of Manchester, Missouri, pleaded guilty
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – The former operator of a southwestern Missouri day care has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the death of an 8-month-old boy who died after being left alone with other small
Arkansas State and local enforcement officers are joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in urging drivers to buckle up. The national ‘Click It or Ticket’ high-visibility seatbelt enforcement effort coincides with
The IRS says Arkansans who didn’t file their tax year 2020 returns could be eligible for nearly $1,000 if they file by May 17th. Agency officials said around 8,700 Arkansans have not filed their 2020 tax returns
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission remains in limbo after the General Assembly failed to pass an appropriations bill for the agency last week. This means that the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will have no spending
A federal judge on Monday denied a motion for a stay of proceedings pending an appeal in a case challenging the constitutionality of a section of the LEARNS Act that bans “indoctrination” in public schools. U.S. District
Authorities in Howell County are searching for a man considered to be armed and dangerous.According to a report by KYTV, the Willow Springs Police Department are looking for suspect Shawn Michael Clark after he fired a gun
A ruling by the Arkansas Court of Appeals has sent a lawsuit by a former Mountain Home High School football coach back to Baxter County Circuit Court. Bryan Mattox filed a lawsuit against the Mountain Home School
A judgment has been entered in Baxter County Circuit Court dissolving the operating agreement for the Whispering Oaks Luxury RV Park development. The judgment also awards two of the partners damages of about $334,000 and gives those
A Baxter County man being booked into the Baxter County Detention Center has picked up additional charges after allegedly throwing toilet water on two jailers. Twenty-two-year-old Devon Michael Elliott of rural Mountain Home was originally arrested after
A Stone County man has been arrested on 24 felony sex related charges involving an underage female family member. Being held in the Stone County Jail is 37-year-old Bobby Ray Harris who is homeless, but whose last
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include a review of the youth center lease agreement; a council vacancy for Pos. 1 Ward
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues are continuing to accept teams to register for the upcoming season. Head Coaches will need to complete the registration form and have team payment made
Big Creek Golf and Country Club is preparing for a tennis tournament to wrap up this week. The Twin Lakes Open will be held Friday and Saturday. The tournament is divided into beginner, men’s doubles, women’s doubles
High school baseball and softball make up the local Tuesday schedule as the postseason continues in Missouri. After Monday’s rainout, two local baseball teams will try again to compete in the semifinals of the Class 2, District
