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Mountain Home searching for funding for $100 million to $120 million water intake

Mountain Home has the permits, the engineers and a barge on the lake for a new water intake on Norfork Lake. What it does not have yet is the $100 million to $120 million to build it. That figure, which Mayor Hillrey Adams gave during his annual report to the...

Mountain Home, AR · 3d

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Independence County quorum court hears about speeders on county road, levies taxes

Kathy Stobaugh wants drivers on Quarry B Road to slow down, and Monday night she came to the Independence County Quorum Court meeting asking for help. Stobaugh said Quarry B is on the back side of the local industrial park, with a lot of traffic on her road, which is in a residential area. “There is a lack of respect for the homes, people and animals – it’s just not right. … It’s an accident waiting to happen.”

Independence County, AR · 3d

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Salem plays at Atkins and Mountain View goes to Glen Rose in 3A State playoffs

This week is the first round of the Class 3A State playoffs and two area teams will be vying for a chance a the title. The Salem Greyhounds will travel to Atkins to face the Red Devils, who hold a 9-1 overall record and won the 3A-4 conference championship. Atkins is ranked fifth in Class 3A and features running back and wide receiver Brelan Criswell, who is averaging 137 yards on the ground and has 42.7 passing yards per game.

Salem, AR · 20h

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Litty: Baxter County debt free, sales tax up 4 percent, bids opening on new collector and assessor building

Baxter County will open bids this month on a new building to house the collector and assessor and a voting center that will get early voting out of church fellowship halls, County Judge Kevin Litty told the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday. “I’m pleased to report the...

Baxter County, AR · 1d

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Christmas Brings Hope prepares for 40th year of food distribution in Independence County

BATESVILLE, Ark. — The annual Christmas Brings Hope program is preparing for its 40th year of providing holiday food assistance to Independence County families in need. Organizers expect to distribute between 1,000 and 1,200 boxes of food this holiday season. Speaking on 1340 KBTA and Arkansas 103.3 KWOZ with White River Now’s Chad Whiteaker, organizer Ted Hall emphasized the high community need for food assistance and highlighted the decades-long collaboration behind the effort.

Independence County, AR · 3d

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Master Naturalists seek new members

If you would you like to help keep the natural state natural with a band of volunteers in one of the most beautiful regions of Arkansas, North Central Arkansas Master Naturalists (NCAMN) are seeking new members as they clear hiking trails, plant and nurture wildflowers, analyze creek water chemistry, gather information during birding and butterfly excursions, teach youngsters and their families about nature, and/or learn about rocks, trees, butterflies, stars and much more.

Arkansas · 13h

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Sheridan’s Holcomb, Monhead sign baseball scholarships with ASU-Mountain Home

SHERIDAN — Two Sheridan baseball players signed scholarships Friday morning to continue their careers at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home during a ceremony at Sheridan High School’s Yellowjacket Arena. Right-handed pitcher and third baseman Kade Holcomb and left-handed pitcher and center fielder Landon Monhead were joined by family members,...

Sheridan, AR · 14h

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Arkansas AG Sues Prediction Market Over Alleged Unlicensed Gambling

On November 4, 2026, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a lawsuit against a prominent prediction-market operator in Independence County Circuit Court, alleging that it offered unlicensed gambling to Arkansas consumers in violation of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The state seeks restitution, civil penalties, taxes, and injunctive relief. The complaint describes the platform’s event contracts as wagers on sports, elections, entertainment, and other outcomes. The complaint alleges that the operator made its platform available to Arkansas residents, including people ages 18 to 20, without obtaining the licenses or complying with the safeguards Arkansas requires of gambling operators. The state also challenges the operator’s claims that its products are legal and asserts that the “event contract” label does not change the nature of the activity. Specifically, Arkansas alleges that the operator: Misrepresented the legality and safety of its products.The state alleges that the platform told consumers its products were legal and safe despite operating outside Arkansas’s regulated gambling framework. Engaged in unconscionable conduct . The complaint alleges that the operator facilitated wagering without required licenses and safeguards, including by allowing consumers under 21 to participate. Failed to disclose material information.The state alleges that the operator omitted information about the

Independence County, AR · 15h

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President and CEO of Arkansas State Chamber talks about the “State of the State”

Randy Zook, President and CEO of Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce spoke Monday morning at the “State of the City” and “State of the County” breakfast at the Trout Room of Vada Sheid at ASU-Mountain Home. Zook talked with Heather Loftis of KTLO, Classic Hits and...

Mountain Home, AR · 1d

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USACE to conduct boundary line maintenance on Bull Shoals, Norfork lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is advising landowners adjacent to public lands around Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes that contract maintenance crews will conduct boundary line maintenance along a 113-mile section of government boundary at Bull Shoals Lake and a 66-mile section at Norfork Lake. On Bull Shoals Lake,...

Baxter County, AR · 13h

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Mountain View runs past Lady Bombers

MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Mountain View Lady Yellowjackets used a dominant third quarter to put away Mountain Home and cruise to a 57-27 victory during the Lady Bombers’ season opener Thursday night at Von Dean Jeffery Gymnasium. Mountain View junior Erin Akins pumped in 21 points and tallied...

Mountain View, AR · 1d

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Mountain Home’s Naz Johnson up for Arkansas High School Football Player of the Week for Nov. 5-7

Several impact players help their teams record victories in the regular season finales and now get ready for the postseason. It’s finally playoff time in Arkansas high school football. But before we look ahead to the tantalizing postseason matchups in all of the classifications, it’s time to take a...

Arkansas · 1d

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Baxter Health laboratory employee honored with Heroes with Halos award

Brayden Adams of the Baxter Health laboratory has received a Heroes with Halos award, the hospital foundation’s recognition for staff singled out by the patients they care for. The award was presented by Anthony Reed, vice president of ancillary services; Cindy Costa and Trisha Terry of the Baxter Health...

Baxter County, AR · 3d

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Huge Turnout for Cave City Senior Day at The Meadow

A huge crowd of area senior citizens turned out Thursday, November 12, 2026, for a special Cave City Senior Day and Arkansas SHIIP Day event at The Meadow in Cave City, Arkansas. Bob Connell and the ArkansasRadio.com radio stations broadcast LIVE from 10 AM until 1 PM, bringing local radio...

Cave City, AR · 1d

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Operation Christmas Child collection week set for Nov. 16-23

A shoebox packed with toys, school supplies, and personal care items can bring Christmas joy to a child thousands of miles away — and volunteers across the region are preparing to help make that happen. National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is Nov. 16-23. During the week, volunteers...

Batesville, AR · 2d

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Mountain Home youth golfer wins U.S. Kids Golf Foundation NW Arkansas Tour

A Mountain Home youth golfer has won a title in a six-tournament tour in northwest Arkansas. Nine-year-old Charlie Barton dominated the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation Northwest Arkansas Local Tour by winning all six tournaments. Barton won the first tournament Aug. 16 at Bella Vista Country Club. He followed that up...

Mountain Home, AR · 2d

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Viola’s Richardson signs with Sarah Lawrence College

Viola’s Taylor Richardson signed Wednesday a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. Richardson, who is averaging 20.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game so far this season through five games, has been an all-conference performer every season since eighth grade and currently holds a 4.1 GPA.

Viola, AR · 2d

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Batesville Rotary Gift Tree opens Monday with 350-plus children waiting

BATESVILLE, Ark. — More than 350 Batesville-area children are on the Rotary Club of Batesville’s Christmas list this year, and the club is asking the community to help fill it. The club’s annual Batesville Rotary Gift Tree begins Monday. The program was formerly known as the Angel Tree...

Batesville, AR · 1d

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NADT celebrates 22 years of The Nutcracker at UACCB

BATESVILLE, Ark. — The North Arkansas Dance Theatre (NADT) is preparing for its 22nd annual production of The Nutcracker, a cherished holiday tradition returning to the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville’s (UACCB) Independence Hall. Performances are scheduled for Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21, at...

Batesville, AR · 1d

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