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Missouri morel hunters continue to discover unpleasant surprise — human remains
Instead of mushrooms, Missouri morel hunters are finding dead bodies — or at least parts of them. In what's become a seemingly annual occurrence, human remains, some belonging to people who've been missing for several years, are being found in secluded wooded areas by Missourians whose eyes were peeled for edible fungi.
Large layoffs see 176 Bass Pro employees let go
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bass Pro Shops has implemented layoffs within its White River Marine Group boat manufacturing division resulting in 176 employees being let go. According to Bass Pro Shows communications, 176 employees were let go on April 18 at plants in Bolivar, Lebanon and Flippin, Arkansas. “Last week, we undertook the difficult task of […]
Marion County authorities rule cause of death of woman’s body found near boat launch ramp
MARION COUNTY, Ark. (KY3) - Marion County authorities say a woman’s death at a boat launch ramp was accidental. Residents in the area found the body of Sharon Rose Harris, 80, of Rowlett, Texas, floating in Bull Shoals Lake on April 11. The Arkansas State Crime Lab conducted an autopsy.
Drug Take Back event scheduled for Saturday in Baxter County
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is once again participating in the “National Take-Back Day” in an effort to remove unwanted, unused, and potentially dangerous controlled substances and over the counter medications from our medicine cabinets. This next event will be held this Saturday, April 27 from 10...
Bigger and better! Baxter County Historical Society to create new museum on Bomber Boulevard
Big changes are coming to the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society. With 50 years of service to the county beneath its belt, the Baxter County Historical Society has announced that it is in the process of relocating to a new location in the hopes of creating a brand new museum and archives facility on Bomber Boulevard.
Wire fraud and Vegas withdrawals, new court filing reveals extent of Whispering Oaks alleged con man’s theft
The search for justice by victims of an alleged Missouri con man who has spent the last few years scamming victims out of their hard-earned money is ongoing. Brian “Eddie” Sides of Branson, Missouri, is now facing multiple lawsuits and criminal charges following his abandonment of Whispering Oaks Luxury RV Park in Baxter County. Sides purchased the RV property alongside Duane and Stephanie Smith, a Twin Lakes couple who allege that Sides pitched them on the creation of the RV Park as a retirement investment.
Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Southwin Storage
The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last week for Southwind Storage of Mountain Home. Southwind Storage Mountain Home’s new facility is conveniently located on Glenbriar Drive, easily accessible via US-62 and US-412. Find them in between Mountain Home Dog Park and Hopper Termite & Pest.
Silzell, Yates to receive $1,000 scholarship from Mountain Home Education Foundation
The Mountain Home Education Foundation announced the winners of this year’s Mr. and Miss Mountain Home High School scholarship. Both Haylee Silzell and Cade Yates came ahead as the big winners and will receive $1,000 each from the foundation. Runner ups include Monica Chafin and McGeen Harris, who will receive $500 scholarships, and Abby Green and Easton Broom, who will receive $250 scholarships.
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