The Mountain Home Cemetery stands as more than just a resting place for the community’s deceased — it serves as a vital connection to the area’s rich history, preserving the legacy of its earliest families and the
Farmers & Merchants Bank recently donated $3,400 to the Baxter Health White Coat Program which will provide local students in the program with white coats, t-shirts, and essential clinical supplies like blood pressure cuffs, reflex hammers, and
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green attempts a pass downfield against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Starkville, Miss. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) – Quarterback Taylen Green
Alabama running back Jam Miller (26) celebrates after a touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Jamarion
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Mekhi Hagens threw for two touchdowns and ran for two others, leading Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a 35-21 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. The Lions scored the game’s final 21 points
EUDORA, Ark. – The Chicot County Sheriff’s Office has requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate a house fire that left a 1-year-old boy dead. The fire occurred on Thursday, Oct. 24,
NEWPORT, Ark. – Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Devon Holder has determined that Arkansas State Police (ASP) troopers were justified in using deadly force in the Oct. 11, 2024, shooting death of Isaiah Cross, 50, of Blossom,
On Thursday, at around 6:55 a.m., Special Agents with the Arkansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, in coordination with the Texarkana (Arkansas) Police Department, executed a search warrant in the 2100 block of Pinson Drive
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (AP) – A person of interest is in custody in connection with the death of a soldier stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in south-central Missouri, authorities said. The body of Sgt. Sarah Roque,
Half of the Bomber Youth Football League’s teams will conclude their season on Saturday. The Mountain Home gold teams will go across the state line for an outing with West Plains. The first game kicks off at
Both of Mammoth Spring’s junior high basketball teams will be at Sloan-Hendrix High School in Imboden on Saturday for the start of the annual Bill McCurley Junior High Invitational Tournament. The Junior Lady Bears will meet Maynard
The Arkansas Razorback football team is spending this weekend on the road. The Hogs are in Starkville for a matchup with Mississippi State. Arkansas is currently 4-3 on the season and 2-2 in the SEC. The Razorbacks
Missouri is on the road for a battle between top 25 teams. The 21st-ranked Tigers will be in Tuscaloosa for an outing with No. 15 Alabama. Mizzou is 6-1 on the year and 2-1 in the SEC.
The Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic came to an end Friday at Norfork. The host teams split with Buffalo Island Central in the first games of the day. The Panthers topped the Mustangs in the boys’ game
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE – For the second year in a row, Arkansas hosted the preseason No. 1 team in the nation in a charity exhibition and, for the second year in a row,
Phillip Maugaotega (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man who managed the local Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant is now facing charges of stealing $41,000 from the business during a five-month period. Thirty-five-year-old Phillip Maugaotega appeared
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, is a nonprofit organization that offers wellness education and a network of weight loss support groups. TOPS provides tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, emphasizing group fellowship and
Mountain Home NJROTC reached its highest score of the season, defeating Hoke County AJROTC 1052.1 to 1008.7 in the 2024 National Sporter Air Rifle League. This latest victory brings the team to a 2-1 record. Dylan Prins
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is accepting applications for its next class of game warden cadets. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 30, with plans to fill 15 vacancies across the state. Game wardens, also
With seeding implications on the line for the postseason, the Mountain Home High School football team went to Pearcy and took care of business. The Bombers were able to shut out Lake Hamilton 36-0. Mountain Home was
The Yellville-Summit High School football team’s final road trip of the season ended on a rough note. The Panthers suffered a 54-14 defeat at Melbourne. Yellville-Summit drops to 2-6 on the year and 0-5 in the 3A-2,
A major water outage is affecting a portion of the customers of the Mockingbird Hill Water Association. The outage is being reported at the South Lead Hill booster station. According to the association, the discharge line going
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Friday morning ended up with Mountain Home’s first rainfall of October. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, .13 of an inch were recorded. Since
As storms moved through the Twin Lakes area for the first time in 28 days, a handful of residents are without power. As of 10:15 Friday morning, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is reporting 20 members without power
On Thursday, the Arkansas Beef Council crowned a burger from Bailey’s Family Restaurant in Cave City as Arkansas’s Best Burger. While Cave City is famous for its watermelons, the Caveman Burger, a massive two-pound beef patty served
Baxter County has issued a burn ban until further notice due to continued drying conditions. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Friday’s high school football schedule includes Mountain Home returning to the road for one of its biggest games of the year. The Bombers will go to Pearcy for a matchup with Lake Hamilton. Mountain Home and the
Friday’s high school basketball schedule includes the fourth and final day of the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic at Norfork. Both of the host Panther teams will meet Buffalo Island Central starting with the girls at 11,
A fire caused extensive damage to a home in eastern Mountain Home Thursday morning, but no injuries were reported.According to the Mountain Home Fire Department, the blaze at 1114 Heatherdown Trail was reported at 10:10 a.m. Firefighters
Thursday saw another busy voter turnout in Marion and Baxter Counties as polling locations remained busy. First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home ended up with 1,428 ballots cast for the day. Baxter County’s four-day total is
A Bull Shoals man has been arrested after he assaulted two people and barricaded himself in a house. Thirty-three-year-old Devin Henry is facing multiple charges for the incident, including assault and resisting arrest. According to the incident
Nicholas Koskinen (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man who has faced mainly drug-related criminal charges since 2009 was back in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. When 39-year-old Nicholas Thomas Koskinen pled not
The Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic paired local teams in basketball action Thursday in Norfork. Calico Rock started the afternoon claiming a victory over Valley Springs with a final score for the boys team of 81-73. Rural
A former city councilman in Izard County has been sentenced to probation as part of a negotiated plea deal after he stole over $30,000 in city funds. Josh Daniel Jackson of Horseshoe Bend, who is now 40
Thursday saw Mountain Home’s varsity volleyball squad wrap its regular season with a win on the road against Nettleton. It took all 5 sets but the Lady Bombers secured the final set total of 3-2 against the
Traffic is heavily delayed on Interstate 40 near Maumelle due to a grass fire, according to officials from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT).The fire is located near mile marker 143.2, just past the Morgan-Maumelle exit on
Saline County Jail Medical Unit (Courtesy of Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes) In response to its growing population, Saline County plans to expand its jail in efforts to allow the sheriff’s department to continue protecting the community.
Due to ongoing drought conditions and heightened wildfire risk, Buffalo National River is now under a temporary fire ban. This ban prohibits all wood-fueled fires, including charcoal grills, in developed campgrounds and backcountry areas. However, camp stoves,
The City of Mountain Home has issued a burn ban until further notice. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Thursday’s high school volleyball schedule includes the regular season finale for Mountain Home. The Lady Bombers will be in Jonesboro for an outing with Nettleton. The junior varsity match begins at 4:30 followed by the varsity match.
There is football scheduled for Thursday. On the junior high level, Yellville-Summit hosts Melbourne, and Salem makes the trip to Mountain View. The Ava High School team will finish its regular season by entertaining Willow Springs. WebReadyTM
Wednesday saw early voting trends holding steady in Marion and Baxter Counties as polling locations remained busy. First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home ended up with 1,492 ballots cast for the day. Baxter County’s three-day total
Nykola Kotyk Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office A rural Mountain Home man diagnosed with mental problems and reported to have been off his medications for some time was arrested September 10 for chasing a
One person was killed and another injured in a single-vehicle crash in Ozark County Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 80-year-old James C. Hagedorn of St. Louis was flown by air ambulance to Mercy Hospital
Grace Abounds, a local nonprofit offering counseling and mentorship programs for mental health therapy is holding a fundraising event Saturday afternoon starting at 3 to raise money to renovate a section of the old college dorm building
On October 10th, the Mountain Home High School Bomb Squad, along with other competitive robotics teams from across the state gathered at the State Capitol to rally behind a new bill aimed at expanding robotics education. The
When the colder weather returns this winter, some of the watches, warnings and advisories issued by the National Weather Service will have different names. Starting this month, the agency has revised its products for the cold. Meteorologist
The Cotter City Council will meet Thursday night at 6 in the Cotter City Hall Council Chamber. Items on the agenda include: – a budget resolution to receive funds from the Arkansas Game Fish Commission (AGFC) Marine
A few area high school volleyball teams continued regional tournament play on Wednesday. The semifinals of the Class 2A East Regional Tournament were held at Izard County High School in Brockwell. Cotter was able to advance to
Marion County jurors on both the pink and yellow panel do not need to report for jury duty on Thursday. The next day to report will be October 28. Jurors are reminded to call the night before
The City of Norfork has issued a burn ban for residents inside the city limits. According to a press release from city officials, the burn ban was put into place due to the continued dry conditions
(Photo courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey) A recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has identified significant lithium reserves in southwestern Arkansas, potentially addressing the increasing demand for lithium in electric vehicle batteries. Collaborating with the
Arkansas lawmakers are demanding an investigation into the paper ballot petition that has been circulated across nine counties for the use of paid, out-of-state canvassers. According to the state law, paid canvassers must be Arkansas residents. The
Arkansas Forestry Division burn ban map as of Wednesday morning Dry conditions are causing more Arkansas counties to issue burn bans and as of Wednesday morning 59 of 75 or 84 percent of counties across the state
For the second consecutive year, Mountain Home High School basketball fans will have an opportunity to reserve seat backs at Bomber Gymnasium. Reservations are for the entire 2024-2025 season. The cost is $50 per seat back, and
High school volleyball makes up the local Wednesday schedule as regional tournament play continues in Arkansas. Three area teams will take part in the semifinals of the Class 2A East Regional Tournament at Izard County High School
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department has cancelled the remainder of the U12 co-ed soccer league following a fight after a game recently. The fight between a fan and an assistant coach led to two arrests
A section of the Baxter Health emergency department parking lot will be temporarily closed for maintenance starting Nov. 1. The left side of the lot, located directly in front of the Peitz Cancer Support House, will be
Early voting locations for the upcoming general elections in Baxter and Marion counties remained busy on Tuesday. First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home ended up with 1,550 ballots cast for the day. Baxter County’s two-day total
Nicholas Jackson (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) The motion of Nicholas Steven Jackson to have the pay-for-stay system in Marion County declared unconstitutional has been denied, but the almost $19,000 pay-for-stay amount charged to Jackson
Two Bakersfield men have been arrested after one allegedly assaulted a man with a machete. Chad McKee and Christopher McKee were both taken into custody on charges related to the incident. According to a Facebook post from
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office will once again take part in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday at Tractor Supply, located at 1025 U.S. Highway 62 East, from 10 until 2. The event aims to
The Mountain Home High School volleyball team had a tough road trip on Tuesday as they fell to Marion in straight sets. The Lady Patriots defeated the Lady Bombers 25-8, 25-16 and 25-23. Mountain Home drops to
The Cotter boys began their season on a winning note as they were among the high school basketball teams taking part in the Pangburn Tip-off Classic on Tuesday. The Warriors scored 29 points in the final quarter
There was plenty of high school volleyball on Tuesday as regional tournament play began in Arkansas, and district play got underway in Missouri. Three area teams played on the opening day of the Class 2A East Regional
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) has reported a recent vendor data breach involving personal information of its members. In a notice on their website, BCBS revealed that Healthmine, the vendor responsible for a member rewards
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals continued the makeover of their front office Tuesday by hiring Robert Cerfolio away from the Cleveland Guardians to serve as their assistant general manager in charge of player development
Photo courtesy of Skyler King Two members of the Mountain Home High School boys’ tennis team concluded their run in the Overall State Tournament Tuesday at Burns Park in North Little Rock. Pierce Blackmon and Finley Chafin
Lucky Star Handmade, a new artist cooperative, is set to open Thursday on the square in Yellville. The newly remodeled located at 303 E. Old Main Street will feature a wide variety of art, including paintings, jewelry,
A burn ban is now in affect for residents of Marion County. According to a press release from Marion County Judge Jason Stumph, the burn ban was issued due to extremely dangerous and dry conditions. No outdoor
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game Oct. 18 in San Francisco. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Golden
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman (center) and attorney Clint Lancaster (right) listen to testimony before the Arkansas Legislature’s Joint Performance Review committee on Monday, October 21, 2024. Gableman and Lancaster said they would not answer
Low water levels observed at Cotter Springs as drought conditions continue – photo Linda Zdora With the final week of October approaching, locals are beginning to ask if they will see any rain this month. No rain
There is high school basketball scheduled for Tuesday as the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic continues at Norfork. The girls’ game between Timbo and Kingston tips off at 4:15, Flippin’s boys meet Kingston at 5:30, and both
Tuesday will be a busy day for high school volleyball, and it includes Mountain Home going back on the road. The Lady Bombers are set for a 5A-East outing with Marion. The junior varsity match begins at
Two of Mountain Home’s football teams wrapped up their season by splitting with a pair of Jonesboro teams. The Junior Varsity Bombers squeaked by the J.V. Hurricane 21-19. Connor Schulz caught a 35-yard touchdown pass from Gaige
Monday was a busy day for ballots to be cast in the Twin Lakes Area as the early voting period for the upcoming general election got underway. Nearly 5% of registered voters in Baxter County went to
A Fulton County man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill someone. Sixty-year-old Kevin Anderson is facing charges of terroristic threatening for the incident. According to the probable cause affidavit, on Oct. 20, deputies with
An Ozark County man has been arrested for a sex crime that occurred over one year ago. Forty-year-old Robert Dillon Walker of Gainesville has been charged with a felony count of first degree sodomy. According to the
The North Central Board of Realtors serves as the voice of real estate in Baxter and Marion counties, but there’s more to the local organization that some may not be aware of. The Board of Realtors aims
Pictured are Finis Brewer, Karen Brewer and Michael Stewert. A local jail’s GED program was recently recognized at a state conference as it is having a positive effect on inmates. The Stone County jail started the program
The Prevention Awareness through Youth Support (PAYS) Coalition is inviting the community to take a stand against drug use by participating in Red Ribbon Week from October 23-31. The annual event aims to raise awareness about drug-related
On Thursday, Mountain Home Public Schools will present the annual report to the public at 5 in Dunbar Auditorium. The presentation will take place on Parent-Teacher conference day and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by
Several cross country athletes gathered at Salem on Monday for the 3A-2 Conference Meet. In the high school girls’ race, the host Lady Greyhounds finished at the top of the team leaderboard. Melbourne was second. Mountain View’s
The Norfork High School basketball teams opened the season on a successful note as they swept Mammoth Spring on the first night of the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic. The Lady Panthers began by topping the Lady
Photo courtesy of Skyler King Two members of the Mountain Home High School boys’ tennis team had a successful opening day in the Overall State Tournament Monday at Burns Park in North Little Rock. Pierce Blackmon and
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Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, and the top three in the eight-man division as voted by a panel
The Mountain Home Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) recently received a generous donation of $1,302.08 through the Twin Lakes Community Foundation, highlighting the vital role community support plays in shaping the future of our youth.
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Monday that votes cast in the November election for a proposed medical marijuana amendment will not be counted because the popular name and ballot title are misleading. The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment
More information has been released on Friday night’s hit-and-run accident, including the names of both individuals involved. The deceased pedestrian has been identified as 27-year-old William Herrmann of Mountain Home, and 62-year-old Sarah Alsup was identified as
The City of Cotter has issued a burn ban for its corporate city limits due to dry weather conditions and a lack of precipitation in the forecast. Mayor Mac Caradine announced that no outdoor burning of any
John Randal Tyson, the former CFO of Tyson Foods, pleaded guilty to charges of driving while intoxicated and careless driving. This comes after his arrest in June when Tyson was filmed on body camera admitting to a
According to a study commissioned by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, more than 50 million tourists made a stop in the Natural State in 2023. The was conducted by Tourism Economics with input from
The City of Gassville has issued a burn ban, effective immediately, due to ongoing dry conditions. The announcement was made in a joint press release from Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim and Fire Chief Michael Glotzl. No outdoor
Photo courtesy of Skyler King After leading the Mountain Home High School boys’ tennis team to the Class 5A state championship, one of its doubles teams will continue playing. Pierce Blackmon and Finley Chafin will be in
The season will come to an end for two of Mountain Home’s football teams on Monday as they welcome Jonesboro to Bomber Stadium. The seventh grade game kicks off at 5 followed by the high school junior
The basketball season gets underway Monday in Arkansas, and one of the features will be the opening night of the Bobby D. Hulse Memorial Classic at Norfork. Kingston and Sloan-Hendrix will have the first doubleheader starting with
Monday’s high school cross country schedule includes Salem serving as the host of the 3A-2 Conference Meet. Other area schools competing include Flippin, Melbourne, Mountain View and Valley Springs. The start time is scheduled for 4:30. Elsewhere,
The Gainesville High School volleyball team will conclude its regular season on Monday. The Lady Bulldogs are set to entertain Mansfield. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Thelma Mothershed, one of the Little Rock Nine who in 1957 integrated Little Rock Central High School, is shown on Dec. 6, 1957. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) Thelma Mothershed Wair, one of the nine Black students
Early voting for Arkansas’ general election begins Monday, giving residents a chance to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day, which is set for Nov. 5. Polls will open at 8 Monday morning, and voters can take
A Yellville man accused of stealing jewelry while working on a project for his employers at a residence in Midway appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-three-year-old Jessie Benjamin Brown pled guilty to charges of breaking
An Ozark County man has been indicted by a grand jury in Douglas County for sex crimes involving a juvenile girl. Facing three felony charges is 58-year-old Henry D. Parker of Gainesville. According to court documents in
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Randy Zook (standing) speaks during the Workforce Development Summit Friday at ASU-Mountain Home. More than 60 business leaders, educators and public officials were joined by Arkansas State Chamber of
The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society will host their monthly meeting on Tuesday night featuring local radio personality Brad Haworth. The event, which begins at 6 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County, will
Eden Village, a community project aimed at providing permanent housing for the chronically homeless in Mountain Home and the surrounding region, is seeking donations to help complete its initiative. Organizers say they have secured 70% of the
The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 5 in the Central Office. Items on the agenda include: – an update on Apptegy; – an update on test scores; –
The Mountain Home junior high varsity volleyball team wrapped up its season by finishing third in the Northeast Arkansas District Tournament Saturday at Valley View High School in Jonesboro. The Junior Lady Bombers, who had a double
Charlie Barton (Photo courtesy of Alyssia Barton) A Mountain Home child was able to pick up his second straight win in the Northwest Arkansas Local Tour of the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation on Sunday. Charlie Barton took
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after a touchdown by Mecole Hardman during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
Auditor of State Dennis Milligan (right) oversees his staff assisting residents with claiming their unclaimed money from the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt. Auditor Milligan held a mobile office at the Ponce de Leon Center in Hot Springs
LSU running back Caden Durham dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) –
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook spins away from Auburn linebacker Austin Keys during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Columbia, Mo. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri quarterback Brady
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) – Jaylen Raynor threw three touchdown passes, Ja’Quez Cross had 127 yards rushing and accounted for two TDs Saturday night and Arkansas State beat Southern Miss 44-28. Raynor threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) – Myles Crawley and Ke’travion Hargrove combined for 245 yards and two touchdowns to help Grambling beat Arkansas Pine-Bluff 31-21 on Saturday for its first Southwestern Athletic Conference victory. Mekhi Hagens’ 12-yard touchdown pass
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Jacob Clark threw for 379 yards and three touchdowns and Jacardia Wright ran for two more scores to lead Missouri State to a 46-21 win over Indiana State on Saturday. The Bears (5-2,
A Fulton County woman was one of three females transported to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains following a two-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Howell County. Thirty-six-year-old Alisha Castor of Salem suffered moderate injuries. In addition, 65-year-old Tonya
A Mountain Home man pled guilty October 7 to his fourth driving while intoxicated charge. He was sentenced to three years in prison with a judicial transfer to one of the community correction centers in the state
A Conway man pled guilty to charges of possessing a large cache of drugs and was sentenced to 12 years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court on October 7. Twenty-nine-year-old James Adrian Peer,
Baxter Health recently announced the addition of cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Natalie Ostro to its medical staff at the Baxter Health Heart and Vascular Clinic. Dr. Ostro will be joining a team of specialists that includes Dr. F.
Calico Rock Museum and Visitors Center will host a short-distance road trip to Norfork to tour the historic structures at the Jacob Wolf House Historic Site on November 2. The tour group will meet at the Calico
A game night fundraiser for Pinkston Middle School will take place Monday night, starting at 6. The event will feature bingo and carnival games for the whole family. Entry to the fundraiser is $5, which includes two
Two minor earthquakes occurred in north central Arkansas within a 13-hour period. According to the United States Geological Survey, the first was recorded in eastern Stone County Friday night, and the second was Saturday morning in northern
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court Friday for the sexual exploitation of a child. Ricky Lane Bowers, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark to 17 years in
LITTLE ROCK – Jason Davis, a multi-convicted felon, will spend more than 15 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a sawed-off shotgun. Jonathan D. Ross, United States
MARIANNA, Ark. – On Thursday, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Jeremiah Harris, 18, of Marianna, in connection to the death of Danny Jordan, 25, of Marianna. Harris is charged
A hit-and-run accident Friday night in Mountain Home resulted in the death of a city resident. The deceased pedestrian is an unidentified 27-year-old male. A 62-year-old Mountain Home woman, whose name has also not been released, was
The Mountain Home junior high volleyball team will wrap up its season on Saturday in Jonesboro. The Junior Lady Bombers will compete in the Northeast Arkansas District Tournament on the campus of Valley View High School. Mountain
All of the Bomber Youth Football League teams will be on the road on Saturday. The Mountain Home blue teams will be in the Crooked Creek area as they go up against Harrison. The first game kicks
The MHHS Athletic Hall of Honor Class of 2024 will include someone who has contributed his time and resources to Bomber athletics and youth sports for 46 years. Bob Recktenwald will receive his induction Saturday afternoon. Recktenwald
Due to ongoing dry conditions across the Ozarks, officials at Buffalo National River have implemented new restrictions on campfires. Effective immediately, the lighting or maintaining of campfires is prohibited throughout the park, with limited exceptions. Campfires
The Cotter Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday night at 7 with all members present. Superintendent Jayme Jones and Misty Haynes presented the Annual Report to the Public, highlighting the district’s achievements and goals. Additionally, the
A Stone County man has been arrested on 32 counts of viewing or possessing child pornography. Forty-nine-year-old David Scott Slauson of Mountain View was arrested Thursday on the 32 felony counts. According to Stone County Sheriff Brandon
Michael Smith Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man charged with sex crimes in two counties reappeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday, pled guilty to his local charges and was sentenced to 12
On Thursday, Customer Service Manager Mark Martin on behalf of Entergy presented ASU-Mountain Home’s Coulter Celebration of Lights with a $2,000 donation. Martin spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News and says although Entergy has
The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas is partnering with Petco Love for an adoption event this weekend. The two nonprofit organizations will host “Adopt at Petco” Saturday from 10 to 2 at the Petco location in
The Mountain Home High School football team was able to overcome several mistakes, including three turnovers in the first half, to get the win on homecoming night. The Bombers defeated Siloam Springs 37-15 on Friday. Mountain Home
The Yellville-Summit High School football team had another rough outing on the road on Friday. The Panthers went to Salem and suffered a 56-7 defeat. Yellville-Summit drops to 2-5 on the season and 0-4 in the 3A-2,
Zane Darracq and Hannah Baker (Photo courtesy of Savannah Claire Photography) Mountain Home High School named its 2024 homecoming royalty before Friday night’s football game. Senior Hannah Baker was crowned as the homecoming queen. Hannah is the
Freshmen The freshman class at Mountain Home Public Schools won the parade float contest from this year’s homecoming event. The freshmen ended up with 1,190 votes for 47%. The sophomores ended up in second place with 912
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A multi-agency drug task force recently announced the success of Operation Blue Death, which aimed to eliminate fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms from the streets of Garland County. The operation, carried out by the 18th East Judicial District
A boil water order has been lifted for residents in the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority. The boil order was issued on October 10 for customers along Baxter County road 900 on Arkansas Highway 178, east along Arkansas
Deputies from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office (PSCO) are investigating a body found floating in the Arkansas River on Thursday morning. PSCO Water Patrol recovered the body near the dock at the Rock City Yacht Club in
LeMoore NJROTC defeated Mountain Home NJROTC 1058.7 to 995.9 in the 2024 National Sporter Air Rifle League. LeMoore NJROTC was led by Chance Garner who shot a 281.4. The remaining contributing members were Romeo Montoya, Michaela
The Marion County Sheriffs Office is investigating a death following a structure fire Wednesday night in the rural Pyatt area. According to a press release from Sheriff Gregg Alexander, emergency responders received a call about the fire
One of three people arrested for breaking into a house in late December 2022 appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-seven-year-old Cory Scott Shelton pled guilty to allegations that he had violated the
The Howl-o-Ween Scary and Hairy Fest, hosted by Lucky Dawg Rescue and C12 Athletics, will be held Sunday afternoon from 1 to 5 on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home. The day will have two main events: a
The Mountain Home City Council moved quickly through their agenda Thursday night, approving spending 2024’s remaining ARPA funds and rezoning of property in the Big Creek subdivision. Matt Sharp has the story. Listen: click to download audio
In a short session, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday night prior to the Mountain Home Education Foundation Hall of Honor presentation. KTLO’s Heather Link has the report. Listen: click to download audio
High school football dominates the local Friday schedule, and for Mountain Home, it is homecoming night. The Bombers will continue conference play as they meet Siloam Springs. Mountain Home is currently 5-1 on the season and 2-1
The Bakersfield High School volleyball team will finish its regular season on Friday. The Lady Lions will head to Winona. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Friday will feature some preseason basketball outings for area schools. Cotter will hold its Blue-White games, Bobcat Madness will be held at Flippin, Lead Hill will have its Red-White games, Bergman will be at home for benefit
A former Bomber football player who has previously been inducted into the MHHS Athletic Hall of Honor as a member of two different teams will be recognized again this weekend. Tommy Sharp will be part of the
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers volleyball teams made the most of Senior Night, sweeping Searcy with dominant performances on Thursday.The junior varsity team kicked off the evening with a commanding 2-0 win, setting the tone for the
2024 Marshall High School volleyball team (Photo courtesy of Julie Hogue Miller) The Cotter High School volleyball team’s quest for the 2A-2 District Tournament championship ended Thursday at Marshall. The Lady Warriors lost in four sets as
During a press conference outside of the Arkansas Supreme Court, Hans Stiritz, spokesperson for Local Voters in Charge, speaks about the court’s decision to certify a proposed casino constitutional amendment for the ballot on Oct. 17, 2024.
A fire at Marchant Building Center on Wednesday night resulted in the complete destruction of a mini skid steer. According to the Mountain Home Fire Department, the fire began Wednesday night at approximately 5:49 in the front
A man who has had 11 criminal cases opened on him in the last 21 years made another appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court on October 7. Fifty-seven-year-old Thomas Bruce Wheeler pled guilty to the charges against
Jerry Cox, executive director of the Family Council Action Committee, speaks against a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana industry at a press conference in the state Capitol on Oct. 16, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas
Another former football standout at Mountain Home will be recognized this weekend. Dale Barnett will be part of the Class of 2024 joining the MHHS Athletic Hall of Honor on Saturday. Barnett, a 1984 Mountain Home graduate,
Thursday’s high school volleyball schedule includes the final time Mountain Home will be in front of the home crowd. It’s Senior Night as the Lady Bombers welcome Searcy to the Hangar. The junior varsity match begins at
Thursday’s junior high football schedule includes Mountain Home’s freshmen returning to the road. The Junior Bombers will be near the Mississippi River as they meet West Memphis West. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30. Elsewhere, Yellville-Summit hosts Salem,
There is more preseason basketball scheduled for Thursday. On the high school level, Viola will hold its Black-Orange games, and Rural Special travels to Jasper for benefit games. In junior high basketball, Norfork makes the trip to
The third annual JamFest, hosted by the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mountain Home, returns this Saturday from 10 to 5 at Hickory Park. JamFest aims to bring the community together and
The annual Mountain Home fall clean-up will be held the week of Oct. 21 through 25. The fall clean-up, put on by Methvin Sanitation and Waste Connections, is for large items only, and only those within the
Dr. Justin Lonon (Photo courtesy of Dallas College) Thursday will be the night the Mountain Home Education Foundation inducts its Hall of Honor Class of 2024, and this year’s Distinguished Alumnus award will go to the current
In an effort to help inform voters before they go to the polls for the November General Election, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News is doing a series of stories to explain the three issues Arkansas
A rural Mountain Home man was set to go on trial this week, but chose to take a plea instead. Forty-year-old Christopher Steven Alsup was facing prison time for a long list of probation violations, including not
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include an amending ordinance to rezone a property from residential R-1
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will meet Thursday night at 5 in the Administration Building Board Room. The meeting will start earlier due to the Mountain Home Education Foundation banquet beginning at 5:30. Items
The Cotter Public Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday night at 7. Items on the agenda include financial reports, the annual report to the public and the October academic report, the annual equity compliance
Education Secretary Jacob Oliva speaks to superintendents about the LEARNS Act during a meeting at the Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative on Mar. 10, 2023. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) Five companies, three of whom have applied previously, responded
The chief deputy with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office has stepped down from his position after getting arrested Friday for suspicion of DWI. According to the incident report, just before midnight on October 11th, a Morrilton Police
State auditors found 134 cybersecurity incidents in Arkansas in the last fiscal year. The most common incident was a spam or phishing attack with 41 such incidents, followed by fraudulent transactions at 29. There were also six
The termination of an analyst at the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) in Little Rock is having ripple effects on drug-related cases in Baxter County. According to a letter from the ASCL dated Sept. 24, it was
The Lee County School District in Marianna used federal funds to build four duplexes to provide quality, affordable housing to attract and retain teachers. (Courtesy photo) For Taliyana Bryant, finding a school where she could teach and
Mountain Home girls’ soccer teams from 2009 (left) and 2011 Two of Mountain Home High Schools previous state championship girls’ soccer teams are going to be recognized once again this Saturday. The Lady Bomber squads from 2009
The Mountain Home cross country program’s big fundraiser is scheduled for this weekend. The annual Run with the Bulls 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run are scheduled for Saturday morning on the campus of Mountain Home High School
Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, and the top three in the eight-man division as voted by a panel
Image courtesy of Mountain Home Lady Bomber Volleyball Mountain Home came away with one win in four volleyball matches at home Tuesday against Valley View. The high school match ended with the Lady Bombers falling in four
In an effort to help inform voters before they go to the polls for the November General Election, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News is doing a series of stories to explain the three issues Arkansas
The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office is now providing law enforcement services for the Village of Theodosia. The village’s board of directors approved the contract at its last meeting. The new contract states the sheriff’s office will provide
A rural Mountain Home man facing new drug charges and the revocation of his probation on older drug charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday. Sixty-one-year-old Darin Eugene Greer who lists an address along Webber
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce will be part of the Class of 2024 to be inducted into the Mountain Home Education Foundation Hall of Honor. The chamber will receive this year’s Community Partner Award during Thursday’s
The Spectrum Connection of Arkansas, a local organization designed to raise awareness for autism, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and dyslexia, is hosting an event called Glitz Glam Dress Up Your Denim on Thursday night
Dr. Zaid Alirhayim (Photo courtesy of Baxter Health) Baxter Health has welcomed cardiologist Zaid Alirhayim to the medical staff and to Baxter Health Cardiovascular Clinic. Dr. Alirhayim is now practicing alongside Dr. Michael Camp, Dr. Akihiro Kobayashi,
The Gassville City Council met Monday evening in a meeting that lasted around 90 minutes. Council members Anita Seaman and Earnest Adkins where absent and council addressed an agenda that included an ordinance to establish a new
Photo courtesy of Skyler King The Mountain Home High School boys’ tennis team left Searcy on Tuesday with the ultimate prize. The Bombers won the Class 5A State Tournament, finishing ahead of Valley View in the team
The Norfork City Council will meet Tuesday evening at 6:30 at the Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include a mill rate resolution, a 2025 budget resolution, a discussion of purchasing Doug Simpson’s property, an announcement
On Tuesday, the City of Briarcliff has issued a burn ban. Mayor Keith Lewis says the ban was issued due to the dry condition, lack of rain and the significant risk due to dead and downed
The Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse is shown Thursday in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) ST. LOUIS (AP) – Many states have laws designed to keep children away from convicted sexual offenders on Halloween
Photo courtesy of KARK. An accident is currently being investigated by the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office after a vehicle crashed near the dam at Greer’s Ferry Lake on Sunday. According to the incident report, the accident happened
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On Sunday, the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) responded to an emergency call from the Riverview Behavioral Hospital where several patients had begun a riot and taken over a part of the facility. Three juveniles were arrested
Boxes of petitions for proposal aimed at blocking a planned casino are delivered to the Capitol in Little Rock on July 5, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Supreme Court
Mountain Home had mixed results on the gridiron as two of its football teams hosted Batesville on Monday. The high school junior varsity game was one-sided as the J.V. Bombers shut out the J.V. Pioneers 30-0. Gaigle
There is preseason basketball scheduled for Tuesday. The Norfork High School boys will be at home against Flippin for a benefit game, Mammoth Spring makes the trip to Greers Ferry for benefit games with West Side, and
Tuesday’s volleyball schedule includes four of Mountain Home’s teams returning to the Hangar for a 5A-East outing with Valley View. The seventh graders will play two sets starting at 4 followed by two sets for the junior
Two members of the Mountain Home High School boys’ tennis team will compete on the final day of the Class 5A State Tournament Tuesday at Searcy. Pierce Blackmon and Finley Chafin will begin the day in the
Several area high school tennis athletes began state tournament action on Monday. The Class 5A State Tournament got underway at Searcy High School. Mountain Home’s Pierce Blackmon and Finley Chafin had a successful first day in the
There is preseason basketball scheduled for Tuesday. The Norfork High School boys will be at home against Flippin for a benefit game, Mammoth Spring makes the trip to Greers Ferry for benefit games with West Side, and
A strong cold front moving through the state today will bring far below average temperatures to the area as well as the potential for frost over the coming mornings.National Weather Service Meteorologist Eric Greene spoke with KTLO
Five Mountain Home volleyball teams went across the state line on Monday to meet West Plains. The varsity match ended with the Lady Bombers beating the Lady Zizzers in four sets with scores of 26-24, 25-23, 22-25
In an effort to help inform voters before they go to the polls for the November General Election, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News is presenting a series of stories to explain the three issues Arkansas
A rural Mountain Home man who was shot by a homeowner when he broke into the man’s home and refused to leave appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday. Twenty-nine-year-old Alex Stoops pled guilty to the
The Mountain Home Education Foundation will enshrine its Class 2024 into the Hall of Honor on Thursday, and one of the inductees will receive an honor near and dear to him. Tommy Knight will be presented the
Image courtesy of Mountain Home Public Schools Mountain Home Public Schools will be hosting an event for those interested in working for the district. The employee recruitment fair is scheduled for Tuesday from 4 to 6 at
Applications are now being accepted for the Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 2024 Ag Innovation Challenge a competition for state startup businesses developing innovative solutions for farmers, ranchers and rural communities. The deadline to enter is November 8. In
A local couple known for their contributions as coaches and volunteers at Mountain Home will be recognized on the final day of homecoming week. Debbie Atkinson and her late husband, Max, are among the Class of 2024
Image courtesy of University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE The Associated Press and the SEC announced their preseason polls for the 2024-25 basketball season Monday and the Razorbacks are 16th in the AP poll and picked to finish
The Baxter County Group A jurors will not need to report for duty on Tuesday. The term of service for Groups A, B and C has concluded. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
FULTON, Mo. (AP) – A Texas man shot and wounded two deputies during a traffic stop before they returned fire and killed him, authorities said Monday. The Callaway County deputy initiated a traffic stop around 3:35 a.m.
TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) – Three teen-aged boys have been arrested after a group of juveniles were accused of taking over a section of a hospital in Texarkana, authorities said. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department responded Sunday to
Another warning of an active phone scam is being provided to the local community. The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office received several reports Monday from citizens concerning suspected scam phone calls they received from an individual pretending to
The dry conditions and lack of rain have resulted in a burn ban for one local city. The ban was put in effect for Salesville Monday morning. Three area counties are also under a burn ban. Searcy
Pie charts from Arkansas Legislative Audit show the percentage of time State Police aircraft were used by the governor’s office between June 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2023. (Screenshot) A special audit of Arkansas State Police spending
In response to the damage caused to the Moccasin Creek Bridge on Marion County 8060 during the flooding on July 17, Marion County Director of Emergency Management Melissa Penn and Road Foreman Greg Ashton met with Crouse
A Mountain Home man charged with attempting to set a fire at a fast-food restaurant appeared in Baxter County Court last Monday and entered a not guilty plea to the charges against him. Forty-six-year-old Shane Eugene Carson
Left to right: Evan Franklin, Drum Majors Emerson Walls and Lily Prociuk and colorguard member Maya Bizzle (Photo courtesy of Tom Chentnik) The Mountain Home High School and Junior High Bomber Bands have had a busy fall
Sandy Almond (Photo courtesy of James Moore, Moore Visual) A former long-time employee of the Mountain Home Public School system will be part of the Class of 2024 inducted into the Mountain Home Education Foundation Hall on
The Gassville City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 6 at Gassville City Hall. Items on the agenda include: – a third reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2024-25 city personnel policy handbook;-
The Yellville-Summit Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 5:30 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include: – monthly budget and financial reports; – presentation from Heather Pitman from
This week will be Homecoming Week at Mountain Home Public Schools. This year’s theme is “On Bomber Boulevard” as homecoming will be celebrated in New York style. Monday will be “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Pajama Day, and Tuesday’s
In April, Brylie Speelman of Mountain Home was chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Baxter County 4-H Foundation $500 Scholarship. Speelman was recently awarded the scholarship after she completed the first phase of the National
The MHHS Athletic Hall of Honor’s Class of 2024 will include a posthumous induction. The late Glenda Small will be enshrined this Saturday. Small was well known as a teacher whose career lasted 29 years, but she
Several area high school tennis athletes will begin state tournament play on Monday. Mountain Home and Harrison will be represented in the Class 5A State Tournament at Searcy. Mountain Home’s Pierce Blackmon and Finley Chafin will compete
Monday’s volleyball schedule includes Mountain Home sending five teams across the state line for an outing with West Plains. On the high school campus, the junior high varsity match starts at 5 followed by the high school
Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff (16) and David Montgomery (5) celebrate a touchdown scored by Montgomery against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
Rolla, Mo., (Oct. 13, 2024) – Mark Twain National Forest firefighters have contained a wildfire burning on Forest Service land to the east of Shell Knob, near Table Rock Lake. The Cane Hollow Fire was first reported
Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Bryce Colvert, Arkansas National Guard CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Brig. Gen. Chad Bridges ceremonially assumed command of the Arkansas National Guard in a Sunday afternoon ceremony here
The MHHS Athletic Hall of Honor’s Class of 2024 will include a 1990 graduate of Mountain Home High School. Leslie Easterling will receive her induction this Saturday to conclude homecoming week. The former Leslie Frazier says when
Photo courtesy of Sammy Raycraft The 2A-2 Junior District Volleyball Tournament was held Saturday at the Cougar Den on the campus of Izard County High School in Brockwell, and it ended with Cotter taking home the championship
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) – Jordan McCloud threw for 320 yards and four touchdowns and Texas State was never challenged in a 41-9 win over Arkansas State on Saturday. After spotting the Red Wolves a 3-0 lead
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – ShunDerrick Powell ran for 140 yards on 19 carries and FCS No. 13-ranked Central Arkansas withstood West Georgia’s furious rally and beat the Wolves 34-33 on Saturday. The Bears (5-2, 2-1 United Athletic)
A long-time teacher and coach will be among the Class of 2024 for the Mountain Home Education Foundation Hall of Honor. Clint Pevril will receive the Retired Educator Award during Thursday’s Night of Honors. Pevril says his
A local insurance agent accused of making a claim on a pre-existing condition at his home entered a plea of not guilty during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday. Mountain Home attorney Ben Burnett
A Boone County man has been arrested on 50 counts of possession child sexual abuse material along with other charges after an investigation by the Arkansas Crimes Against Children Task Force, Arkansas State Police (ASP) and the
Baxter Health recently announced the additional Miguel Plaza-Lloret, MD to the medical staff. Dr. Plaza-Lloret is a board-certified anesthesiologist practicing in the Baxter Health Outpatient Surgery Center. Dr. Plaza-Lloret most recently served as an attending anesthesiologist at
Baxter County jurors in group A will need to report for jury duty Tuesday morning at 9 at the Baxter County Court Complex. Jurors are not to report on Monday. The Court Complex is located at 301
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA football game against UMass Saturday in Amherst, Mass. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) AMHERST, Mass. (AP) – Missouri receiver
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) – Jacob Clark threw three touchdown passes, including a 62-yard connection with DVontae Key on Missouri State’s opening drive as the Bears rolled to a 41-7 Missouri Valley Conference win over Illinois State on
NEWPORT, Ark. – Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at the 73-mile marker on U.S. Highway 67 northbound. On Friday, October 11, 2024, around
Gaylen Pitts (Photo courtesy of Society for American Baseball Research) One of the best baseball players to come out of Mountain Home High School and who managed and coached in the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization has died
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Auditors reviewing travel and security records that were restricted from public release under a measure Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed last year did not find any violations of law in how money
Photo courtesy of Vicki Banter The Mountain Home Christian Academy varsity volleyball team can claim the title of state champions. The Lady Eagles took home the trophy from the Heartland Christian Athletic Association Class 2A State Tournament
Arkadelphia 77, Fountain Lake 0 Bearden 57, Clarendon 20 Beebe 34, Pine Bluff 12 Benton 72, Sheridan 25 Bentonville 48, Heritage 0 Bigelow 19, Mountain Pine 0 Bismarck 55, Fouke 14 Booneville 64, Greenland 14 Brookland 35,
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Mountain Home Lady Bomber Volleyball Saturday will be a busy day for volleyball, and it includes the Mountain Home High School team going to Conway. The Lady Bombers will take
Saturday will mark the final time this season that Bomber Stadium will host Bomber Youth Football League games. The Mountain Home blue teams are set to meet Thayer with the first game kicking off at 9. The
Several customers of NEXT, powered by NAEC, have been experiencing an outage to their television service. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Chief Executive Officer Mel Coleman says the company’s TV provider was the apparent victim of a cyber
Over the course of two days, the 43rd annual Health Fair and Expo held in Mountain Home and Harrison saw over 3,000 attendees.The expo hosted health professionals, wellness vendors and community members for a day of learning
A Gainesville woman sustained moderate injuries in a single-vehicle accident Thursday night in Douglas County. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, at approximately 8:30 Thursday night, 40-year-old Megyn Adam was traveling southbound on
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, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. The case
Last week, the National Park Service (NPS) canceled solicitation for concession business opportunities for canoe and kayak rental with transportation and shuttle services at the Buffalo National River. According to officials, the solicitation was canceled due to
The 2024 Keep Arkansas Beautiful fall campaign is reaching out to residents in hopes of encouraging a number of cleanup events across the state before the program ends Oct. 31. is the Executive Director of Keep Arkansas
The Mountain Home High School football team was able to bounce back after suffering its first loss of the year a week ago. The Bombers were able to spoil Russellville’s homecoming with a 34-14 victory. Mountain Home
The Yellville-Summit High School football team came up just short in its Turkey Trot game. The Panthers fell to Mountain View 20-14. Yellville-Summit drops to 2-4 on the season and 0-3 in the 3A-2, and they’ll travel
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – BJ Curry ran for two touchdowns, JaVonnie Gibson had nine receptions for 183 yards and a TD and UAPB rallied from an early deficit to beat Prairie View A&M 21-17 on Friday
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Baxter Health and KTLO’s Health Fair and Expo wrapped up Friday in Harrison and five more names were selected for a chance to win a five day cruise to the Caribbean for two. Friday’s finalists were Susie
Democrat Risie Howard and Republican Rep. Bruce Westerman participated, candidates for Arkansas 4th Congressional District, participated in a debate hosted by Arkansas PBS on Oct. 10, 2024. (Screenshot from Arkansas PBS livestream) Democrat Risie Howard repeatedly challenged
An Arkansas high school student was struck and killed by a train on Thursday.According to the Beebe Police Department, when officers responded to the incident on Railroad Street near the Beebe School District, they found the body
Kwami Abdul-Bey (left), the Democratic candidate for Arkansas House District 69, and incumbent Rep. David Ray, R-Maumelle (right), participate in a forum for candidates running to represent southern Faulkner County on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 at the
The finalists for the 5 day cruise to the Caribbean for two have been announced following Thursday’s 43rd Baxter Health and KTLO Health Fair and Expo on the campus of ASUMH. Tobias Puglsey for Baxter Health and
On Friday, the 43rd Annual Health Fair and Expo, hosted by Baxter Health and KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, will be held in Harrison from 10 until 4 at Signature Tower. Admission is free, and no
An Ozark County man is facing multiple charges for separate incidents where he rammed into a restaurant with his a vehicle and overturned vehicles with a tractor. A total of 18 charges, 13 of them felonies, have
The case of a Conway man facing a potential life in prison sentence on charges of drug trafficking and the simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms may be headed to trial October 14. Twenty-nine-year-old James Adrian Peer,
After the Baxter County Political Forum Monday night, Dani Pugsley, President and CEO of the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce, spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to further the conversation around economic development in
Mountain Home Public Schools will host a presentation for parents and guardians about the risks of social media for children. The presentation, “Keeping Kids Safe Online,” will be held November 11 from 6 to 7:30 in Dunbar
There is high school volleyball scheduled for Friday. Bakersfield travels to Koshkonong, and Dora hosts Seymour. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
High school football dominates the Friday schedule with Mountain Home returning to the road. The Bombers will be in the Arkansas River Valley for a matchup with Russellville. Mountain Home is currently 4-1 on the season and
It was another successful evening for Mountain Home’s high school volleyball teams Thursday as they faced Rogers at the Hangar.The junior varsity Lady Bombers took the first sweep against the Mounties with final scores of 25-19 and
Thursday evening saw Mountain Home’s junior high football teams take to the field against Marion at Bomber Stadium with mixed results.The 8th grade game started the evening with a tough loss for the Bombers as the Patriots
A boil water order has been issued for a portion of the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the boil order affects customers along Baxter County Road 900 on Arkansas Highway 178,
LITTLE ROCK – Last spring, students in Arkansas took a new state test called ATLAS – the Arkansas Teaching, Learning, and Assessment System. It replaces the old state test and is aligned to Arkansas grade-level standards. At
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) – The Arkansas National Guard will send more than 100 Guardsmen from multiple units as a multi-functional company to Florida in state active-duty status for 17 days to augment the
Thursday will be a busy day for cross country in the Twin Lakes Area. Mountain Home’s high school, junior high and seventh grade teams will host the Bomber Invitational on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home.
Thursday’s volleyball schedule includes the Mountain Home High School team returning to the Hangar. The Lady Bombers will step out of conference play as they meet Rogers. The junior varsity match begins at 5:30 followed by the
Two of Mountain Home’s junior high football teams will be back at Bomber Stadium on Thursday as they welcome Marion to the Twin Lakes Area. The eighth grade game kicks off at 5:30 followed by the freshman
The 43rd Annual Health Fair and Expo, hosted by Baxter Health and KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, will be held in Mountain Home on Thursday from 9 to 5 at The Sheid on the campus of
The Salvation Army of Arkansas and Oklahoma is sending assistance to six states impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Twenty-six officers, employees, and volunteers from Arkansas and Oklahoma are being deployed to assist in the relief efforts.
A judge sentenced a man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a deadly shooting in 2020 in Douglas County. According to court records, William Wolfe, Jr. was convicted of murder in July. Investigators
A woman caught on video striking a three-year-old developmentally disabled child on the head with her hand and shortly after spanking the child appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-year-old Heidi Elizabeth Cobler, who lists several
The 78th Annual Turkey Trot Festival returns this Friday and Saturday to Yellville. This year’s theme is “Keep on Struttin’.” The festival is presented by the Mid-Marion County Rotary Club and will start Friday morning with an
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Trunk or Treat Walk-Thru will take place this Saturday night from 6 to 9 at Cooper Park, behind the youth center. The event will include candy booths, a haunted trail, a
An Arkansas National Guard crew prepares their Black Hawk helicopter before leaving for Florida to aid hurricane relief efforts. (Screenshot from video by 1st Sgt. Jim Heuston) A five-member Black Hawk helicopter crew from the Arkansas National
State and federal officials gathered in Little Rock on Monday for the 2024 Cybersecurity Summit. The event, hosted by the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office and Forge Institute, was geared towards creating a plan for combating and preventing
Katie Switzer was part of a lawsuit defending West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship before the state Supreme Court when school choice opponents sued to block the program. Three of her five children use the ESA program. (Courtesy of
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department is offering a program to introduce 3- and 4-year-olds basic skills for volleyball and basketball. The “Little Ballers” is a four-week program beginning on Monday. Volleyball will be featured on
Photo courtesy of Dell Leonard The Mountain Home High School boys’ golf team will compete in the Class 5A State Tournament on Wednesday morning. The Bombers will be among the teams, including Harrison, to gather at Hot
