Merritt McConnell and McGee Harris Sweetheart Royalty was crowned Friday during the Mountain Home High School basketball games. Senior Merritt McConnell was selected as the queen. She is the daughter of Jason and Laney McConnell. This year’s
According to preliminary data, roadway fatalities in Missouri decreased by 6 percent in 2023. This is the first year since 2019 Missouri has seen a decrease in roadway fatalities. Despite a decrease in fatalities, 989 fatalities occurred
Eight building permits were issued in January according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. A commercial remodel tops the report with the permit being issued to Ed Randall on
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The Twin Lakes Area is mourning the loss of a man who was an integral part of expanding advanced technology on the local level. NATCO President Dr. Steven G. Sanders Sr. died Dec. 20 in Fort Lauderdale,
Pictured: Dr. Ray Stahl, MHEF Vice President; Jackie Morrison, MHEF Treasurer; Lt Col Mary Walker; Major Robert Walker; and Vanessa Martin, MHEF Executive Director On Tuesday, Lt. Col. Mary Walker and Major Robert Walker donated $100,000 to the Mountain Home Education Foundation. The funds
Most of us are not fans of change. But so far, the change of printing the newspaper at the Baxter Bulletin in Mountain Home from six days a week to two days a week has gone well.
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team will wrap up its current home stand on Friday. The Trailblazers welcome in Labette from Kansas for a doubleheader at Cooper Park. The first game at Lester White Field begins at 2.
High school basketball makes up much of the local Friday schedule, and for Mountain Home, it’s Sweetheart Royalty Night. The Bombers and Lady Bombers return home for the first time in 2 1/2 weeks as they welcome
The postseason begins Friday for the Mountain Home High School swim teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be in Russellville for the 5A-West Conference Meet. Action begins at 5. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Three area high schools will send their bowling teams to the Rogers Bowling Center on Friday. Norfork, Calico Rock and Izard County will take part in the Classes 2A/1A State Tournament. The start time is set for
A man charged with setting fire to the house in which he was living causing significant damage to the structure and the death of another person’s pet cat appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and entered
An Ava man has been arrested following allegations of a sexual assault of a child occurring in Douglas County. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, on March 13, 2023 the department was contacted by children’s division
Since its founding in 2010, an area children’s advocacy center has served as a safe place for child abuse victims and their families in portions of north central and northwest Arkansas. Grandma’s House serves Baxter, Marion, Searcy,
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is accepting applications for the Operation Round Up scholarship now through April 11. The program awards thousands of dollars to local graduating high school seniors each year. To be eligible for the
On Saturday, two local Boy Scout Troops will be “Scouting for Food” at both Harp’s locations in Mountain Home. Mountain Home Boy Scout Troop #156 will be at the Harp’s located on the west side of town
The Mountain Home freshman boys’ basketball team’s season came to an end Thursday in Jonesboro. The Junior Bombers fell to Annie Camp 35-17 in the semifinals of the Northeast Arkansas District Tournament. Mountain Home’s final record is
The ASU-Mountain Home softball team’s home opener ended on a rough note. The Trailblazers were swept in a doubleheader by Missouri State-West Plains at Keller Park. ASU-Mountain Home lost the first game in five innings as the
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Razorbacks have been predicted to win the 2024 Southeastern Conference baseball championship as voted by the league’s 14 head coaches in the annual preseason poll. Arkansas, led by head coach Dave Van Horn,
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 12 Arkansas Razorbacks (2-0) cruised to an opening day sweep Thursday, defeating Marshall 10-3 before downing host Florida Atlantic 8-0 (5 inn.) in the nightcap. Arkansas moves to 2-0 on the season
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek has been appointed to the College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee by the CFP Management Committee, CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock announced on
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (17-8, 5-5 SEC) took a 10-point lead going into the fourth quarter but could not close things out at Florida (12-9, 3-6 SEC), dropping Thursday’s game, 85-81. Arkansas was
South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts (right) drives against Missouri guard Grace Slaughter (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday in Columbia, S.C. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) – Khalen Robinson had 23 points in Little Rock’s 63-60 win over Western Illinois on Thursday night. Robinson shot 10 for 16, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Trojans (14-11,
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Robert McCray scored 22 points as Jacksonville beat Central Arkansas 59-55 on Thursday night. McCray added six rebounds for the Dolphins (12-12, 3-7 Atlantic Sun Conference). Bryce Workman scored 10 points while finishing
Mountain Home High School has announced their 2024 Sweetheart Court Royalty. Presentation of the royalty will take place between the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys games. Front Row L to R: Merritt McConnell, Lily Hinson, Parker Huskey,
A temporary boil order issued Tuesday for the City of Flippin has been lifted. According to Mayor Heith Hogan, the main break which occurred Monday event has been repaired. PREVIOUS STORY A temporary boil order has been
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Arkansas are again able to file legal claims against their perpetrators, this time with no age limit for plaintiffs, thanks to a state law amended last year. According to Arkansas Advocate,
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators on Wednesday voted against amending the state’s strict law against abortions to allow exceptions in cases of rape and incest. The state banned almost all abortions after the U.S. Supreme
School officials in Wynne announced yesterday, just after 10:35 AM, it had placed its high school on soft lockdown as law enforcement officers investigated a reported threat. The lockdown started as a result of a Snapchat post
With only a short time before early voting begins, the decision on who will be running for Position 2 on the five-member Norfork School Board moved from the ballot box to the courtroom Wednesday.After an hour long
During three traffic stops on Monday, Arkansas State Police troopers confiscated over 300 pounds of marijuana from Arkansas highways, along with other narcotics and a firearm. The first stop was on Interstate 40 East, where officers found
The ASU-Mountain Home softball team is set for its home opener on Thursday. The Trailblazers will go up against Missouri State-West Plains for a doubleheader at Keller Park. The first game is scheduled for 3. WebReadyTM Powered
Basketball makes up much of the local Thursday schedule as Mountain Home’s boys will be among the junior high teams continuing district tournament action. The Junior Bombers will be in Jonesboro to face Annie Camp in the
A Flippin woman was killed and six Flippin residents injured in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday night in Van Buren County. The Arkansas State Police identify the victim of the crash as 34-year-old Kiana Hays.Two passengers in her
A not guilty plea has been entered on behalf of a Mountain Home man arrested after showing up for a meeting he thought had been arranged to set a time and place to have sex with a
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in the state. Prices in Arkansas are 14.6 cents per gallon
The Izard County Quorum Court recently voted to use a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) monies the County received for a jail expansion. According to a press release from Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton,
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s K9 York recently received a donation of body armor. According to a post on the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the department received a donation from a non-profit organization, Vested Interest in
A big fundraiser is coming up this weekend for a local sports program. The 23rd-annual Slappin’ Leather Texas Hold ’em Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 10 at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge #1714 to benefit Mountain Home
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC), along with the state’s 16 other electric cooperatives, will provide an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C., June 15-21, for a selected group of high school students. During the trip, Youth Tour delegates
The Baxter County Personnel Committee will meet Thursday afternoon at 4 in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The meeting will be held to discuss a staffing request by the Public Defender’s Office.
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams wrapped up their season on Wednesday by competing in the Class 5A State Tournament at Jonesboro. The Bombers finished seventh on the boys’ side. Easton Broome led Mountain Home as
There was junior high basketball on Wednesday as district tournaments continued. Mammoth Spring’s girls were able to win their opener in the 1A-3 Junior District Tournament at Ridgefield Christian High School in Jonesboro. The Junior Lady Bears
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Noah Freidel’s 19 points helped James Madison defeat Arkansas State 77-73 on Wednesday night. Freidel added 10 rebounds for the Dukes (21-3, 10-3 Sun Belt Conference). Terrence Edwards scored 14 points, going 4
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Tyrece Radford scored 22 points, Wade Taylor IV added 18 and Texas A&M defeated Missouri 79-60 on Wednesday night, keeping the Tigers winless in the SEC. Taylor had five rebounds, three assists and
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) – Nate Heise scored 17 points as Northern Iowa beat Missouri State 72-65 on Wednesday night. Heise also contributed five rebounds for the Panthers (13-11, 7-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Jacob Hutson scored 14
Robert Dover (second from left) surrounded by family Three Mountain Home High School seniors signed national letters of intent on Wednesday to continue their athletic careers on the collegiate level. Robert Dover was one of two football
A 14-year-old was arrested Tuesday after police received word of a possible threat towards Mayflower Middle School. The Mayflower Police Department was notified about a possible “threat of violence” late Monday, according to a post on
Former State Senator Eddie Joe Williams has declined to accept a position as executive-in-charge of the Arkansas Department of Corrections.Williams was named interim secretary after the Board of Corrections fired Governor Sarah Sanders appointee, Joe Profiri. William’s
Jacksonville authorities are seeking information into an unsolved hit and run collision that left at least one person dead last week. Police said the accident is believed to have happened early Friday, February 2nd, in the morning
Photo courtesy of the Arkansas Advocate A former Republican state senator resigned as the temporary head of Arkansas’ prison system on Tuesday, less than a week after his appointment. The Arkansas Board of Corrections tapped former Sen.
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams will be wrapping up their season on Wednesday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be in Jonesboro as they take part in the Class 5A State Tournament. Action at Hijinx
Junior high basketball makes up much of the local Wednesday schedule as postseason play continues. Three local teams will wrap up the opening round of the 2A-1 Junior District Tournament at Greenland. Cotter’s girls face the host
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams had a successful night against their fiercest rival at Harrison, and in the boys’ game, McGee Harris came through in dramatic fashion again. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click
A man charged with two counts of sexual indecency with a child involving young sisters pled guilty during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Sixty-nine-year-old Richard Peter LePage, who has listed himself as homeless and
An Ava man has been indicted for the 2017 murder of Lance Terrill. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Facebook page, on Jan. 30, a Douglas County Grand Jury indicted 28-year-old Howard J. Applegate of Ava for
April Spatafora-Dangelo (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Baxter County woman is facing charges in a second case where she is charged for stealing money from an elderly person she was caring for. Thirty-four-year-old April
On the March ballot, citizens in Gassville and Cotter will be asked to approve measures to help fund water and sewer needs. In Gassville, residents will see a proposal for a permanent half cent sales tax, while
The Baxter County Quorum Court met in regular session Tuesday night with a short agenda. During the meeting Court approved two ordinances which corrected an unintentional oversight in the 2024 budget. The first ordinance approved was to
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Bradley Douglas had 17 points in Little Rock’s 77-57 victory against UT Martin on Tuesday night. Douglas also contributed seven rebounds for the Trojans (13-11, 7-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Makhel Mitchell scored
The Twin Lakes Area is mourning the loss of a man who has served the Mountain Home Public School district as a student-athlete, a coach, a teacher and an administrator. Ron Czanstkowski died Tuesday morning in Houston
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The trial of a woman charged with murder in the death of an Arkansas police officer began Monday morning with opening statements. Shawna Cash is charged with capital murder, fleeing, two counts of aggravated assault, and obstructing
A big fundariser is coming up next weekend for a local sports program. The 23nd-annual Slappin’ Leather Texas Hold ’em Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 11 at the ELKS Lodge #1714 to benefit Mountain Home American Legion
On Monday, a jury reached a verdict against the city of Benton and former Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane, awarding $32 million in damages to the family of a suicidal teenager killed by Benton police in 2016.
Tuesday morning Sheriff Montgomery stopped by KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News to speak with Heather Loftis about the new Patrol Pack program, falsified unemployment claims, and prison overcrowding.
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A temporary boil order has been issued for water users in the city of Flippin. According to Mayor Heith Hogan, a major main break occurred in the city Monday evening with crews repairing the break by early
High school basketball makes up the local Tuesday schedule as Mountain Home will wrap up its run of four straight road trips. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will have Round Two with their fiercest rivals from Harrison.
A Boone County man has been arrested after an argument with his girlfriend became physical. According to the probable cause affidavit, on Dec. 8, 2023 the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence along Sangsing Hollow
City of Yellville water customers who live inside the city limits will soon have new water meters. Starting Wednesday, Mid-South Metering will begin changing out all water meters for customers within the city limits. Yellville Mayor Shawn
William Sims (left) and Zevi Whittingham (Photos courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) Two area men are accused of picking up a runaway juvenile female and transporting her to Tennessee. Nineteen-year-old William Sims of Mammoth Spring and
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show December’s unemployment rates north central Arkansas increased while southern Missouri counties saw a decline when compared November.
The Leading Edge Aviation Foundation (the “Foundation”) has awarded a scholarship for a Mountain Home student to attend summer sessions of the National Flight Academy (NFA) in Pensacola, Florida. The scholarship was awarded to Mountain Home High
Starting Wednesday, the Baxter County Election Commissioners will start Logic and Accuracy testing at the Election Commission Headquarters. The testing schedule will be Wednesday from 2 until 4:30; Thursday from 9 until 4:30; and Friday from 9
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 in the second floor courtroom of the courthouse. Items on the agenda include an ordinance appropriating fees and reimbursements received in December to
Mountain Home’s junior high basketball teams split their openers in the Northeast Arkansas District Tournament on Monday. The Junior Bomber boys were able to double up West Memphis West 34-17. Bailor Tate led Mountain Home with 15
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (AP) – Charles Smith IV had 23 points, Javontae Hopkins scored 21 and Prairie View A&M defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 75-74 on Monday night. Smith had five rebounds and three steals for the Panthers (9-13,
Phillips County employees fill gallon jugs as other employees distribute water for people without water Jan. 30 in Helena-West Helena. The Arkansas Department of Health, on Friday, lifted the boil order for Helena-West Helena, a day after
Arkansas Sports Media High School Boys Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school boys basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by
Arkansas Sports Media High School Girls Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school girls basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by
A temporary boil order has been issued for water users in the city of Flippin. According to Mayor Heith Hogan, a major main break occurred in the city, and the order will be in effect as a
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has advised a former state senator to turn down the Arkansas Board of Corrections secretary post. On Tuesday, the board voted to hire Eddie Joe Williams as interim secretary after firing former
A pedestrian was hit while attempting to cross the street next to the Baxter County Courthouse on Monday. The unidentified individual was transported to Baxter Health for non-life-threatening injuries. According to Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin,
Demonstrators for a pro-Palestinian protest group marched across the Tennessee/Arkansas I-40 bridge Saturday causing lanes to be completely closed.Just after 3PM, protesters blocked all lanes of traffic in both directions as they linked arms and demanded local
Monday’s basketball schedule includes several area junior high teams in postseason play. Both of Mountain Home’s freshman teams will play their openers in the Northeast Arkansas District Tournament. The Junior Bomber boys will start off with home
The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team was scheduled to continue its home stand on Monday. The Trailblazers are rescheduling their games Monday with Henderson State at Cooper Park. Make up dates will be released for spring. WebReadyTM Powered
Jacob Gray (left) and Skyler Henson (Photos courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Two 19-year-old Baxter County men are accused of going to a rural Mountain Home residence with masks, and one allegedly held three individuals at
A man from Boone County has been arrested following an altercation with his ex-girlfriend in which he allegedly held a gun to her head. According to the probable cause affidavit, on the night of January 18, the
The first month of 2024 ended up being among the top 10 among the Twin Lakes Area’s wettest Januarys. The only day of measurable snowfall also put the area above average for the month, and four daily
An aviation STEM curriculum student flies one of the FAA certified flight simulators donated in 2023 to the schools by the Leading Edge Aviation Foundation Mountain Home High School students are fueling the growth in the newest
Beginning Wednesday, approximately 7,200 Baxter County taxpayers who have opted to receive their tax statements electronically, will see them in their inboxes.Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to discuss
Waterfront landowners with boat launching facilities are eligible for additional payments to allow public access through limited draws. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission) Arkansas is known for having more than 600,000 acres of lakes
AYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (17-7, 5-4 SEC) used a 31-point third quarter and two big stops on defense at the end of the game to defeat Auburn (14-8, 3-6 SEC), 74-72, on the Hogs’
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams competed in the Class 5A State Duals Saturday at Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood. The Lady Bombers finished third on the girls’ side. Mountain Home started by beating Greenwood
Several area track athletes gathered at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville on Saturday for the Arkansas High School Indoor Championships. Mountain Home’s boys finished third in Class 5A with Russellville getting the win. Individually for the
Mountain Home wrapped up its regular season for junior high basketball on Saturday as Annie Camp came in from Jonesboro for three games. The varsity girls’ game ended with the Junior Lady Bombers falling to the Lady
Big Creek Golf and Country Club held its first tournament of 2024 on Saturday. The day ended with Mike Robbins and Jim Wood winning the Snowman Open. Robbins and Wood took the Championship Flight with a nine-under-par
Missouri forward Noah Carter (center) is fouled as he shoots past Vanderbilt guard Isaiah West (4) and Ven-Allen Lubin (right) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Caleb Fields’ 22 points helped Arkansas State defeat UL Monroe 95-80 on Saturday night. Fields also had 13 assists for the Red Wolves (10-13, 6-5 Sun Belt Conference). Izaiyah Nelson scored 16 points
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) – Jamir Chaplin scored 14 points as Little Rock beat Eastern Illinois 71-47 on Saturday night. Chaplin added eight rebounds for the Trojans (12-11, 6-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Bradley Douglas scored 14 points, going
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Jalen Blackmon’s 27 points helped Stetson defeat Central Arkansas 73-62 in overtime on Saturday night. Blackmon shot 9 for 16 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 7 of 10 from the free-throw
ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) – Kylen Milton had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Arkansas-Pine Bluff beat Mississippi Valley State 83-77 on Saturday night, handing the Delta Devils their 24th loss in a row dating to last
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Chance Moore scored 23 points off of the bench to help lead Missouri State past Belmont 87-80 on Saturday. Moore added 13 rebounds for the Bears (14-9, 6-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Alston Mason
Chicago White Sox’ Keynan Middleton throws during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Feb. 26, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. Right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton has agreed to a $6 million,
The U.S. Forest Service is preparing for another round of prescribed burns. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, officials in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest will be conducting the burns in Arkansas over the next several
PHOTO: Tournament winners (L to R): First Place: Butch Millican, Second Place: David Soskin, Third Place: Chuck Geinoski, Fourth Place: Harold Lawrence, Fifth Place: Steve Beckett, and Sixth Place: Gary Heimbach The Baxter County Library Foundation announced
Baxter County Conservation District is running a Tree Beautification Project now through February 15. Due to limited availability of trees/shrubs, items offered will be those unlikely to be in shortages. For more information regarding availability and pricing,
Image courtesy of Ozarka College Ozarka College is accepting applications for its aviation program for the upcoming fall semester. The program has a maximum of 30 new seats available, and admission will be selective. Students interested in
LSU forward Will Baker tries to block Arkansas forward Makhi Mitchell from making a rebound during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La. (Photo courtesy of The Advocate
Jamol Jones (Photo courtesy of Arkansas Parole Board via KATV) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The chair of Arkansas’ parole board resigned on Friday after personnel records revealed he was fired from a local police department several
Mountain Home High School has wrestling and track scheduled for Saturday morning. The Bomber and Lady Bomber wrestling teams will be at Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood for the Class 5A State Duals. Action begins at
Basketball is included on the local Saturday schedule, and Mountain Home will finish its regular season on the junior high level as three teams will welcome in Annie Camp from Jonesboro. The eighth grade girls’ game tips
The Arkansas State University-Mountain Home baseball team was able win its home opener on Friday. The Trailblazers defeated ASU-Three Rivers 18-8. Offensively for ASU-Mountain Home, Sammy Lemond was 3-for-5 on the day with three runs, two RBIs
The Mountain Home Christian Academy boys came up just short on their home court on Friday. The Eagles were edged out by Timbo 51-49. The Cotter High School basketball teams were able to sweep Eureka Springs. The
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams were able to spoil Siloam Springs’ homecoming by picking up a sweep at the Panther Activity Center. The Bomber boys began the night by topping the Panthers 59-49. Mountain Home
Parole for a Mountain Home man sentenced to 18 years in prison on sexual assault charges has been denied again. A hearing by the Arkansas Parole Board was held January 16 in the case of 41-year-old Zachery
Photo courtesy of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has followed trends in the outdoors since 1955 by conducting the National Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation Survey about every five years.
The Baxter County Conservation District is offering a $500 scholarship as part of a statewide education program. According to a press release, the scholarship is open for local high school students. Students who receive the district scholarship
Through the LEARNS Act, the Arkansas Department of Education’s (ADE) Literacy Tutoring Grant Program is offering up to $500 in literacy tutoring services for qualifying families. According to the ADE more than 20,000 students in grades K-3
The Crawford County murder case could be back before the courts if a petition by the defendant’s attorney is approved. Adam Rose filed a motion for a new trial six days after his client, Ethan Cypert of
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Friday marks the home opener for the ASU-Mountain Home baseball team as they meet another school from the Arkansas State University system. The Trailblazers are set to welcome ASU-Three Rivers from Malvern to Cooper Park. ASU-Mountain Home
Mountain Home came away with one win as they hosted Marion for four junior high basketball games on Thursday. In the freshman boys’ game, the Junior Bombers’ double-digit lead slipped away as they fell to the Junior
The Mountain Home High School boys’ basketball team will hold its annual benefit event for The Call of Baxter County on Sweetheart Royalty. The “Pitch In for Foster Care” is scheduled for next Friday, Feb. 9, when
High school basketball makes up the local Friday schedule and includes Mountain Home beginning the second half of conference play. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will have the third of four straight road trips as they look
A Baxter County man has been arrested following conversations with a believed 13-year-old girl and attempted meetings for sexual relations. Twenty-eight-year-old Thomas Andrew Zulker of rural Mountain Home turned himself in to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office
A West Plains man sustained minor injuries in a single vehicle accident in Texas County, Mo. Wednesday night.According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver identified as 54-year-old Kelby Hutsler of West Plains, was traveling southbound
A woman charged with selling one mobile home twice appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday and pled guilty to charges filed against her. Thirty-eight-year-old Mariah Carlile who lists addresses in Bull Shoals and New Orleans
During Thursday night’s Mountain Home City Council meeting, the Council heard recommendations from Garver representative Kirby Rowland on what the city must do to comply with Arkansas Act 605, passed by the legislature in 2021. Act 605
Two local men have received appointments from Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Clay Maxey of Mountain Home has been appointed to the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission. His term expires Jan. 14, 2030. He replaces Mitchell Ward. Clint
The Izard County High School bowling teams competed in the 2A/1A-East Conference Tournament Thursday at Jonesboro. The Cougars and Lady Cougars both finished fifth in the team standings. Xander McCandlis led the Izard County boys as he
FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas women’s basketball team (16-7, 4-4 SEC) was defeated by Alabama (17-6, 4-4 SEC), 86-70, as the Hogs were outscored 23-6 in the second quarter. Arkansas was able to cut the deficit to nine
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Damarco Minor scored 17 points and Shamar Wright hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 15 seconds left to rally SIU Edwardsville to a 68-66 victory over Little Rock on Thursday night. Minor added seven
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Zach Anderson scored 16 points as FGCU beat Central Arkansas 82-59 on Thursday night. Anderson added 10 rebounds for the Eagles (10-13, 4-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Dallion Johnson scored 15 points, going 5
A Jonesboro woman faces more than 50 charges of animal cruelty after police say they found a suspected puppy mill in her home. 62-year-old Karen Sue Siegel was arrested after police conducted a search warrant at her
On Tuesday, the group behind two ballot campaigns to strengthen the state’s Freedom of Information Act dropped its lawsuits against Attorney General Tim Griffin. This comes after Arkansas Citizens for Transparency filed a lawsuit against Griffin after
Thursday afternoon, Marion County Jason Stumph announced work has been completed on MC 3024. The road is now open to traffic. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Mayor Hillrey stopped by KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot news to speak with Heather Loftis about the recent visit from Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders as well as what’s next for Mountain Home.
Baxter County Airport Commission will hold a meeting Thursday evening at 6 in the airport terminal building conference room. Items on the agenda include status of airport improvement, current projects and personnel matters. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
It was a big night for Mammoth Springs high school basketball Wednesday evening as they claimed the championship in the Thayer Winter Classic. The Lady Bears defeated the host Lady Bobcats with a final score of 67-35.
Basketball makes up much of the local Thursday schedule and includes four of Mountain Home’s junior high teams at the Hangar. Both high school gyms will be used as Marion comes into the Twin Lakes Area for
The Mountain Home Hurricanes swim program is preparing for the upcoming summer season. The Hurricanes will be accepting registrations over the next two Saturdays, Feb. 3 and 10, at the L.C. Sammons Youth Center in Cooper Park.
The postseason gets underway on Thursday for the Izard County High School bowling teams. The Cougars and Lady Cougars will be in Jonesboro for the 2A/1A-East Conference Tournament. Action at Hijinx begins at 11. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Mountain View High School wrestling teams will be on the road Thursday. The Yellowjacket teams will go to Berryville for an outing with the Bobcats and Mountainburg. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A new tiny home community designed to provide permanent homes for chronically homeless individuals will soon be coming to Mountain Home. Eden Village of Mountain Home will feature a community center furnished with a full kitchen, laundry
Starting Thursday, the City of Flippin will be conducting regular maintenance on the city’s water towers to ensure clean and safe drinking water. According to a press release from the city, crews will be doing scheduled maintenance
The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in connection with a missing persons investigation. According to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, on January 29, deputies conducted a property search in relation to a
A 29-year-old man who was hired by a recent widow to help around her farm and ended up charged with stealing several items from the woman appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday. Matthew Ryan Cooney,
The Baxter County Early Literacy Project is holding a book drive at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. The drive will focus on collecting new or gently used children’s books to support the Nine Early
The Baxter County Election Commission will hold an all-day working session Thursday at the Election Commission Headquarters. The Commissioners will be gathering items for the upcoming election. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Arkansas’ Makhi Mitchell (15) heads to the basket as Missouri’s Connor Vanover (75) and Noah Carter (35) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Caleb Fields’ 27 points helped Arkansas State defeat Southern Miss 78-71 on Wednesday night. Fields also contributed eight assists for the Red Wolves (9-13, 5-5 Sun Belt Conference). Derrian Ford scored 13 points
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Donovan Clay scored 24 points and hit the game-winning jump shot with five seconds left in overtime as Missouri State knocked off Southern Illinois 76-75 on Wednesday night. Clay added a pair of
An Arkansas State Police investigation into an October event has resulted in a Southern Arkansas Police Chief facing felony kidnapping charges. 45-year-old Eudora Police Chief Michael Henderson Pitts is facing charges related to 49-year-old John Hill Jr.
Photo credit: Fulton County Sheriff’s Office A late night fire has destroyed the old school gym in Salem. Salem Volunteer Fire Department Chief Sam Rissitto says no injuries were reported following the blaze Tuesday night. The chief
Beginning Thursday morning, crews in Marion County will be working on MC 3024.During this time, no through traffic access will be allowed between MC 3026 and Arkansas Highway 125. According to a press release from Marion County
A 58-year-old Timothy Caudle of Jacksonville was arrested Monday in Sherwood after attempting to kidnap a 2-year-old from a Walmart parking lot. This comes after police received a call about a man inside a woman’s truck attempting
Wednesday morning started Mountain Home’s ‘Capital of the Day’ with a visit from Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders at the KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot studios. Governor Sanders spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis along with Mountain
Two more area high schools will have their bowling teams begin postseason play on Wednesday. Flippin and Valley Springs will be in Jonesboro for the 4A/3A-East Conference Tournament. Action at Hijinx begins at 11. WebReadyTM Powered by
There is basketball on the local Wednesday schedule as a number of teams will be in makeup action. The Mammoth Spring High School girls will compete in the championship game of the Thayer Winter Classic. The Lady
Area high schools basketball teams where in action again Tuesday night. In the 5A-West Harrison played host to Greenwood with mixed results. The Lady Bulldogs had the upper hand with a final score of 78-42 but the
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams wrapped up the first half of conference play on a rough note as they were swept at Russellville. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio The evening
The Mountain Home High School wrestling teams had a successful Senior Night on Tuesday as they were able to sweep West Plains and Pottsville. On the girls’ side, the Lady Bombers began with a 78-6 win over
The Mountain Home High School swim teams took part in End of January Meet Tuesday at Pocahontas. The Bombers finished second on the boys’ side with Batesville taking the win. Izaiah McKee won the 100-yard backstroke and
Photos courtesy of Norfork School District The Norfork High School bowling teams were able to add more trophies to their case on Tuesday. The Panthers and Lady Panthers went to Ozark Lanes in Fayetteville and won the
The Mountain Home High School bowling teams took part in the 5A-West Conference Tournament on Monday in Texarkana. The Bombers were the runners-up on the boys’ side with three winning All-Conference honors. Gray Daniels finishing sixth overall,
A West Plains man was seriously injured following a two vehicle crash in Webster county early Monday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the victim as 50-year-old John E. Stiner Jr. of West Plains. According to
A 59-year-old woman who now lists an address in Wisconsin accused of fraudulently obtaining almost $20,000 in unemployment benefits appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Linda Gladys Sadowski pled not guilty to a charge of theft
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.65 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 1 cent per gallon higher
The public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic has hurt many local non profit organizations as volunteer numbers have struggled to recover. Kindness Inc., a local non profit, is struggling to continue to offer its services
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 resolution to amend the 2023 budget to appropriate
UPDATE: As of 4:50 PM the outage is reported to be resolved. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is reporting an outage at a Buford substation. The outage has affected approximately 1200 members. According to representative from the Co-op,
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for breaking or entering and theft of property. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the incident was reported
Two boil water orders have been issued in the Twin Lakes Area. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, a boil water order has been issued by Big Flat Waterworks in Baxter county for the entire
On Wednesday, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be visiting the Twin Lakes Area as she has announced Mountain Home as the next ‘Capital of the Day.’ According to a press release from Sanders’ office, Mountain Home
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The postseason continues Tuesday for high school bowling as two area schools will be in action. Norfork and Calico Rock will send their teams to Fayetteville for the 2A/1A-West Conference Tournament. Competition begins at 11 at Ozark
Mountain Home High School has wrestling and swimming scheduled for Tuesday. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will return to the Hangar. Mountain Home will hold its Senior Night event. Mountain Home’s swim teams will be back on
Basketball makes up much of the local Tuesday schedule and includes a big road trip the Mountain Home High School teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set to meet Russellville for a pair of makeup games.
Mountain Home’s junior high basketball teams where on the road to Jonesboro Monday evening and were swept by Douglas MacArthur. Final score for the junior varsity girls was 12-15. It was close for the 9th grade bomber
A West Plains woman was moderately injured following a single-vehicle crash in Howell County late Sunday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol identifies the victim as 21-year-old Meghan R. Brandes of West Plains. According to the incident
Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention An inexpensive tool is now available legally in Arkansas to detect fentanyl laced into other street drugs. Until recently, strips designed to test for the presence of
Brady Jonas (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Offfice) A man is accused of contacting the emergency line of the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office and making threats toward personnel on multiple occasions last year. Fifty-year-old Brady Jonas
A fraud alert has been issued by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Citizens of Boone County are being urged to be mindful of phone calls from someone claiming to represent the sheriff’s office concerning outstanding warrants. The
Ozarka College recently announced a new technical center opening soon in Mountain View. The new technical center will be located three miles north of Arkansas Highway 5, AR Hwy. 9 and AR Hwy. 14. The Mountain View
Yellville-Summit Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Yellville-Summit Administrative Building. The board will hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Marion County Budget Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday night at 6 at the Marion County Annex. The meeting will be held to discuss the sales tax distribution. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM
Juan Ruiz (Photo courtesy of Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office) An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged Sunday with capital murder in the weekend shooting death of a child outside his home in south Little Rock. According to
Jury selection began Monday for a woman accused of killing an Arkansas police officer. Shawna Cash is charged with capital murder, fleeing two counts of aggravated assault, and obstructing governmental charges. She’s accused of killing Pea Ridge
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell speaks during a news conference July 30, 2020, in Clayton, Mo. The Missouri prosecutor has filed a motion to overturn the conviction of a man who has spent more than
Arkansas Sports Media High School Girls Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school girls basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by
Arkansas Sports Media High School Boys Basketball Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school boys basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted by
There’s a change on the high school basketball games in Siloam Springs on Feb. 2. The junior varsity girls will start at 4 followed by the J.V. boys. The varsity boys’ game will start at 6, and
The postseason begins Monday for high school bowling in Arkansas. Mountain Home and Harrison will send their teams to Texarkana to compete in the 5A-West Conference Tournament. Action begins at 11 at the Holiday Entertainment Center. WebReadyTM
Basketball makes up much of the local Monday schedule as three of Mountain Home’s junior high teams will be in Jonesboro for an outing with Douglas MacArthur. The eighth grade girls’ game tips off at 5 followed
A Fulton County man, accused of murdering his wife who worked at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, has been found not guilty during a jury trial. The trial of 50-year-old Harvey John Taylor started last Monday and
A Mountain Home woman sentenced to 17 years in prison for killing her live-in boyfriend and who was arrested on drug charges shortly after being paroled appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Fifty-one-year-old Rhonda Jean Clark
Arkansas was ravaged by winter storms earlier this month and while the snow and ice have since melted away, one consequence of the brutal weather is lingering: potholes. They are a regular feature of the daily commute
Pinkston Robotics Poses for a Picture at the Regional Qualifier at Harding Academy. From Left to right: Crews Wooldridge, Olivia Clements, Brooks Barber, Bray-Lynn Hopper, Allison Free, Abi Hale, Ava, Chrissy Davis and Noah Dickerson. Pinkston Middle
This week an art student from Mountain Home High School was announced as one of the winners of a visual arts scholarship competition from the Thea Foundation. Mountain Home Senior Gabriella Dover was awarded $3,000 in the
Early child care workers and adoptive parents in Arkansas are now being offered child care assistance if they qualify. The Arkansas Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood is offering the assistance as the state becomes one
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) holds up the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday in Baltimore. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce stands at right. (Photo courtesy
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Arkansas women’s basketball (16-6, 4-3 SEC) pulled out a 67-58 victory at Missouri (11-10, 2-6 SEC) in a game that saw 14 lead changes and seven ties. The Hogs outscored the Tigers 18-10 in
MONROE, La. (AP) – Nika Metskhvarishvili had 24 points and Tyreese Watson sank a 3-pointer with nine seconds left in overtime as UL Monroe rallied to beat Arkansas State 85-82 on Sunday. Metskhvarishvili added 11 rebounds for
PACIFIC, Mo. (AP) – A driver backed through the wall of a Missouri nail salon, killing a woman and injuring three other people, authorities said. The crash happened Saturday afternoon in Pacific, a town about 30 miles
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s newest high school basketball rankings have the Mountain Home girls among the best in the state. The rankings released Sunday morning put the Lady Bombers at No. 1 in Class 5A in seventh in
People rally in support of abortion rights July 2, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Legislative efforts in Missouri this week are attempting to prevent voters from having a say over abortion rights, building on anti-abortion strategies seen
Two area high school girls’ basketball teams wrapped up play in the Lady Tiger Invitational Saturday at Seymour. Bakersfield finished fourth in the tournament with a 50-40 loss to Branson. Gainesville ended up seventh as they squeaked
When the first month of this year is over, it will be in the top 10 among wettest Januarys. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain
A Mountain Home woman pled guilty to charges in a series of criminal cases during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and was sentenced to six years in prison.In three new cases, all filed last
Authorities recently had to address an alleged threat made to an area school district. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the FBI during the overnight hours on Thursday regarding the threatening message toward the Ava
The execution of a search warrant on Thursday in Sharp County resulted in a group of individuals claiming to be a part of a sovereign citizens’ group being taken into custody. One male subject identified himself as
The Arkansas State Broadband Office is encouraging all Arkansans to provide feedback on the Digital Skills and Opportunity plan. That plan was developed from survey data responses, focus groups, and in-person visits to all 75 Arkansas Counties.
Image courtesy of Apple TV An Arkansan is portrayed in the new Apple TV World War II series, Masters of the Air. The series is a story centered on the men who served in the United States’
The Mountain Home High School boys’ wrestling team finished fourth in the Bryant Hornets Swarm on Saturday. The tournament title was captured by Cabot. Isaiah Merry led the Bombers as he won the 175-pound division. Calin Frounfelter
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Tai’Reon Joseph had 21 points in Southern’s 80-66 win over UAPB on Saturday night. Joseph shot 9 for 18 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw
Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves shoots against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Antonio Reeves scored a game-high 24 points and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Jamir Chaplin and Khalen Robinson scored 13 points apiece to help Little Rock defeat Southeast Missouri State 66-61 on Saturday night. Chaplin had seven rebounds for the Trojans (11-10, 5-3 Ohio Valley
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri hired Corey Batoon away from South Alabama to be their defensive coordinator on Saturday, replacing Blake Baker, who left earlier this year for the same position at Southeastern Conference-rival LSU. Batoon has
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Tucker Anderson’s 19 points helped Central Arkansas defeat Kennesaw State 92-87 on Saturday night. Anderson added eight rebounds for the Bears (8-15, 4-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Daniel Sofield scored 18 points while going
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) – Alston Mason scored 22 points as Missouri State beat Valparaiso 81-70 on Saturday night. Mason had six rebounds and nine assists for the Bears (12-9, 4-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Donovan Clay scored 18
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – BJ Mack, a senior transfer from Wofford, scored 21 points to help South Carolina hold off Missouri and earn a 72-64 win Saturday to sweep the regular season series. South Carolina came into
The Viola School District is continuing its search for a new superintendent. A series of special school board meetings has been set to interview applicants for the position following the recent announcement that the board voted not
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Department of Transportation Those traveling in eastern Fulton County and southward early Sunday morning will need to be cautious for an extremely oversized load. The load, known as a “superload,” will be traveling
There is basketball scheduled for Saturday as Mountain Home’s girls will be among the teams competing in the I Want It Personalized Junior Varsity Classic at Flippin. The girls’ games start with the host J.V. Lady Bobcats
The Mountain Home Christian Academy varsity basketball teams had a rough Senior Night on Friday as they were swept by Lead Hill. The Lady Eagles came up just a little short in the girls’ game. Mountain Home
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams began its run of four straight road trips with a split at Alma on Friday. The Lady Bombers, currently ranked fourth in Class 5A by the Arkansas Sports Media, squeaked
The Mountain Home High School girls took part in the Bryant Hornets Swarm on Friday. The Lady Bombers finished seventh in the event. The tournament title ended up going to Searcy. Olivia McCoy led Mountain Home by
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest connected to what is believed to be a large multi-state theft ring that has been operating in Arkansas and Texas. A man from Irving, Texas, 43-year-old Roberto Jose
A Mountain Home man charged with 50 counts of possessing, distributing or viewing child pornography is set to appear in Baxter County Circuit Court February 5. In addition, 26-year-old Shane Anthony Casal was recently given 5 years
The Mountain Home High School Band had 10 students qualify for the Arkansas School Band & Orchestra Association Region VI Honor Bands. These ten students were among 385 students in Northwest Arkansas who participated in a competitive
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) – Kobe Julien had 21 points in Louisiana-Lafayette’s 81-75 win against Arkansas State on Friday night. Julien also contributed five rebounds for the Ragin’ Cajuns (12-8, 5-3 Sun Belt Conference). Hosana Kitenge scored 13
A second arrest has been made involving unemployment benefits fraud. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 53-year-old Shannon Jamal Porter of Gassville has be arrested and charged with theft of public benefits following a criminal referral
One of two detainees who escaped from a jail in Arkansas this week was captured yesterday.Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office officials say that Noah Roush was found in an abandoned house in Pine Bluff. Roush and Jatonia Bryant
One of two detainees who escaped from a jail in Arkansas this week was captured yesterday.Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office officials say that Noah Roush was found in an abandoned house in Pine Bluff. Roush and Jatonia Bryant
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A Paragold woman was sentenced to a year of probation after she was accused of billing Medicaid for several months of care she did not provide. On Tuesday, 52-year-old Shaona Mizell pled guilty to Medicaid fraud.
The Mountain Home JR girls varsity team played host Thursday night to West Memphis Wonder with the Jr. Lady Bombers dominating with a final score of 35-3. Addison McCarn led in scoring for the Bombers with
Thursday saw the Mountain Home boys and girls bowling teams face off against Calico Rock and Flippin at Driftwood Lanes. The Lady Bombers won the girls match with a pin total of 1673. Calico Rock finished
High school basketball makes up much of the local Friday schedule as Mountain Home will begin the first of four straight road trips. The Bombers and Lady Bombers continue conference action as they meet Alma. Mountain Home’s
The Mountain Home High School girls’ wrestling team will be back on the road Friday for a makeup event postponed a week ago. The Lady Bombers are set to compete in the Bryant Hornets Swarm. Action begins
The Mountain Home High School baseball program is giving local youth the opportunity to learn more about the game and improve their skills. The Bomber Baseball Camp is scheduled for Feb. 3 and 17 at the ASC
Coleman and Puglsey with Zane Loftis after recieving the Bob Knight Spirit Award Thursday night, the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce held their annual Banquet and Membership meeting on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home. Mountain Home Chamber
Fifteen years ago, the Twin Lakes Area experienced the start of what has been called the worst disaster the area has seen. The ice storm of 2009 began late on Jan. 26th, but Jan. 27th was when
The sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continues to sees increases for January. According Mountain Homes Director of Finance and Treasury Alma Clark, the city collected a total of $577,429 in
A mental evaluation has been ordered for the man who killed a Stone County deputy earlier this month. Deputy Justin Smith was killed as he was serving a warrant at the residence of 52-year-old Clinton Hefton. Court
KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Bids for Bargains auction returns this Saturday morning at 9. Bids for Bargains gives the public a chance to buy items from area merchants at huge savings. Bidding can be done
FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas women’s basketball (15-6, 3-3 SEC) avenged its SEC opening loss to Kentucky (9-11, 2-4 SEC) by defeating the Wildcats, 88-61 on Thursday. Arkansas was down to eight scholarship players but were able to
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Jamir Chaplin scored 22 points as Little Rock beat Lindenwood 80-66 on Thursday night. Chaplin also contributed seven rebounds for the Trojans (10-10, 4-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Deantoni Gordon was 7 of
A $2,500 reward is being offered as authorities continue searching for two detainees who broke out of a Pine Bluff Detention Center.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office report that Jatonia Bryant, 23, and Noah Roush, 22, were discovered
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A bounty hunter from Louisiana was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for kidnapping a suburban St. Louis woman, an abduction he claimed was part of his job. A federal jury in
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson looked back on past wins in his final State of the State address Wednesday, lauding his achievements after assuming leadership in the chaotic absence of his disgraced
A Little Rock man with resistant kidney cancer is now in remission thanks to an experimental drug being tested at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. 58-year-old Dwight Hamilton had been battling stage 4 liver cancer
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin approved ballot titles for a referendum that could eventually enshrine existing Freedom of Information Act laws into the state constitution. Griffin certified the popular name and ballot title for four different versions
Mountain Home’s Junior high teams were in action Wednesday on the road against West Memphis Wonder. The eighth grade boys team started off the evening with the Bombers keeping pace but ultimately falling to Wonder 31-24. Coldin
Two subjects have been arrested in conection with a drug trafficking investigation. According to a release from the West Plains Police Department, on Tuesday, officers executed a narcotics search warrant in the 1200 block of Allen St.
Wednesday afternoon, city and county leaders met at the Food Bank of North Arkansas for an advocacy meeting to discuss how local leaders can help with food insecurity in the Twin Lakes area.According to the United States
Baxter Health is welcoming Dave Roberts to the Family Clinic at Mountain View. Roberts, a board-certified physician assistant with over 20 years of experience, has joined the staff of Baxter Health Family Clinic at Mountain View and
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. This is an opportunity to nominate your favorite Arkansas restaurant, entrepreneur or festival and induct the legendary eats into the food hall of fame. According
The Gassville City Council will meet for a work session Thursday evening at 6. Agenda items to be discussed include the telephone system; letter of conditions from USDA for the Phase II rehabilitation project; the city’s website;
The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 6 for its first meeting of 2024. Items on the agenda include consideration of interested applicatnts and a vote to fill a vacancy for alderman
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 6:30. Old items on the agenda include the 2022 legislative audit review; discussion of the statement of financial interests due by Jan. 31; and
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) – Jaylen Murray scored 21 points, Allen Flanigan had a double-double and Mississippi routed Arkansas 77-51 on Wednesday night. Murray shot 8 of 15 from the floor and made three 3-pointers. Matthew Murrell added
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – AJ McKee had 28 points in Queens’ 96-79 victory over Central Arkansas on Wednesday night. McKee added five steals for the Royals (8-13, 2-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Deyton Albury scored 18 points and
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Alston Mason scored 36 points and Cesare Edwards added seven points in double-overtime as Missouri State beat Drake 83-80 on Wednesday night. Mason split a pair of free throws with 21 seconds left
Tuesday afternoon, a declaratory judgment case filed against the Baxter County Circuit Clerk by Norfork School Board President Levi Woods, was transferred to a new judge, after Circuit Judge Johnnie Copeland recused herself from the case. Copeland’s
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined 15 Republican governors in a letter to President Joe Biden calling for an end to his administration’s mandate that two out of every three vehicles be battery electric by 2032. The letter
LITTLE ROCK — Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced Monday that a former Bryant High School teacher has pleaded guilty to transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose
On Wednesday, the City of Mountain Home announced they were awarded funding from the Arkansas State Highway Commission for the Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program for the McCabe Trails System facilities and connections project. The
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has certified the popular name and ballot title for an abortion amendment that could appear on the 2024 ballot. Currently, Arkansas law bans abortions except in cases of a medical emergency to
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft on Tuesday went on the defensive after the state auditor claimed Ashcroft violated state law by failing to turn over cybersecurity reviews of local election offices.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will soon close the I-55 bridge between West Memphis, Arkansas and Memphis. Transportation officials said the closure is due to additional steel repairs on the bridge and will begin this Friday, January
FILE. — This photo provided by Missouri Department of Corrections shows Brian Dorsey. Sixty corrections officers and other staffers at the Missouri Department of Corrections are urging Gov. Mike Parson to spare the life of Brian Dorsey,
Arkansas State Police reported Tuesday that Jonesboro Police Officer Zachary Hobbs will not be charged in connection with the January 9th shooting death of Joseph McCracken Jr. This comes after Jonesboro Police dispatch center received a call
Area basketball teams where in action Tuesday night as Harrison made the trip to face Russellville. The Goblins topped the Cyclones 68-65. In girls action Russelville was able to take the victory over the Lady Goblins 48-31.
Wednesday’s basketball schedule includes three of Mountain Home’s junior high teams on the road for makeup games with West Memphis West. The eighth grade boys’ game tips off at 5 followed by both freshman contests. The Gainesville
Two area high school will have their bowling teams in Ash Flat on Wednesday. Calico Rock and Izard County will square off at Frontier Lanes. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Arkansas Razorback basketball team will be back on the road on Wednesday. The Hogs will be in Oxford to take on Ole Miss. Arkansas is currently 10-8 on the season and 1-4 in the SEC. The
The Mountain Home High School girls’ wrestling team was able to pick up a pair of dual wins at Batesville on Tuesday. The Lady Bombers beat the Lady Pioneers 60-12 and Greenbrier 48-24. Mountain Home had individual
The Mountain Home High School basketball teams picked up another sweep as they wrapped up their home stand against Greenbrier on Tuesday. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio The evening began with the
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – Wade Taylor IV scored 19 points and Texas A&M beat Missouri 63-57 on Tuesday night. Texas A&M scored half of its 30 first-half points from the free-throw line to build a five-point
A second suspect has been apprehended in connection with breaking or entering and theft cases.According to a release from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, 44-year-old Cheri Joanne Becker of Berryville, has been arrested in connection of a
An Ozark County woman suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident Monday morning in Howell County. Thirty-four-year-old Sherry Curtwright of Tecumseh was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State Highway
On February 3, the Mountain Home Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Valentine’s Dance at the L.C. Sammons Youth Center at Cooper Park. The dance is open to youth in grades 6, 7 and 8 and
The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County will host a lecture series aiming to educate local citizens on the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution: Foundation & Hope of the American Republic, 1787 to present, will begin Feb.
