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This Arkansas Town Is So Charmingly Odd You’ll Fall For It Before You Park The Car

A town of 67 people sounds like it should take about four minutes to see. Yet this one sits right where a river meets a lake, deep in the Ozark Mountains, and it has a way of making a quick stop stretch into an afternoon. The 2020 census counted fewer residents than a typical school bus can carry twice over, which makes every detail here easy to notice.

Carroll County, AR · 4d
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Mountain Home issues 17 building permits in October

The City of Mountain Home issued 17 building permits during October representing approximately $2.68 million in construction and related project valuations. The city collected a total of $5,921.81 in permit fees, wtih a $2.2 million new commercial building project accounting for the majority of the month’s reported value. The...

Mountain Home, AR · 2d
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8 Arkansas Small Towns That Start Celebrating Christmas Before December Arrives

In one Ozark Mountain town, hundreds of glowing trees light up a drive-through display on Thanksgiving night. The holiday weekend also brings a Nutcracker ballet, a big downtown shopping day, and a towering tree lighting in a spring-fed park. That is a lot of holiday cheer for the last week...

Arkansas · 1d
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26 Business licenses issued for Mountain Home in October

The City of Mountain Home issued 26 new business licenses and two “remodel only” licenses were issued for the month of October, according to records from the Planning and Engineering Department. Businesses receiving licenses include Sara Be Well, One Candle, Norfork General Industries Inc., Whimsic Artistry, The Ozark...

Mountain Home, AR · 1d
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5 Surprisingly Affordable Arkansas Antique Thrift Spots For Bargain Hunters

One antique shop on an Ozark highway is known for fair prices, even in a town where antique shopping often costs a bundle. That alone made me sit up. A bargain in a tourist town? I need to see that. It doesn’t stop there. One stop on this list packs...

Arkansas · 1d

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Retirees Are Trading City Life For Mountain Home, Where Two Big Lakes Sit Minutes Apart

Traffic jams, crowded sidewalks, and rising rents have a way of making people dream about a quieter address. For a growing number of retirees, that dream points to a small Ozark city where two big lakes sit close enough to visit both in one afternoon. The town is the county...

Mountain Home, AR · 7d

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Here are the races in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley heading to a runoff

After the dust settled on Election Night and results had finished pouring in, some races in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley did not have a decisive winner and will move on to a runoff. A runoff occurs in Arkansas when a race has three or more candidates, and none...

Benton County, AR · 3d

Axios NW Arkansas

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Holiday markets offer more Northwest Arkansas options

These temporary shopping stops offer more chances to find gifts from local artists, makers and small businesses this season: NWA Boutique Show , Nov. 20–21: More than 185 merchants at the Rogers Convention Center at Embassy Suites. General admission is $10; children 12 and younger get in free. Merry & Bright Market , Nov. 21–22: The Ledger market in Bentonville expands to two days this year. Shop local makers from 9am–3pm . Winter Market of NWA , Nov. 27–28: At the Benton County Fairgrounds, covering Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Rogers Christmas Village , Dec. 4: The vendor market at Frisco Plaza starts at 5pm, ahead of the downtown Christmas parade at 6:30pm. The Little Craft Show , Dec. 5: Handmade gifts at the Fayetteville Town Center, 10am–5pm. Also coming: Community Creative Center has announced its 19th annual Holiday Market for December in Fayetteville. Exact dates haven't been posted.

Fayetteville, AR · 2d

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Newly elected Lowell mayor plans for a new future

For the first time since 2018, Lowell residents will have a new mayor. Bill Adams will take the reins and is already getting right to work.

Lowell, AR · 3d

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Marion County voters support Republican candidates

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The unofficial Marion County election results were released on Thursday morning by Dawn Moffet, Marion County and Circuit Clerk. Seventeen absentee ballots were not counted until Wednesday evening, so final totals were not available until Thursday. In Marion County, 5,657 votes were cast, with...

Marion County, AR · 3d

KTLO

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Baxter County votes in favor of Issue 3, measure narrowly fails in state vote

Three of four ballot issues were passed by Arkansas voters Tuesday with Issue 3 on economic development failing by the slightest of margins even though Baxter County voted in favor of the measure. Issue 1, known as the Citizens Only Voting Amendment passed statewide with 69 percent of the vote...

Baxter County, AR · 4d

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Cross graduates from Army basic training, continues family legacy of military service

Fuller James Cross, a native of Eureka Springs, graduated from U.S. Army Basic Combat Training on Oct. 29, at Fort Jackson, S.C. Fuller’s graduation marks an important milestone as he begins his career in the United States Army. Completing basic training required dedication, discipline, perseverance, and hard work. Military...

Eureka Springs, AR · 2d

Baxter Bulletin

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Baxter County 4th graders to experience safety first hand

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Fourth-grade students from across Baxter County will have an opportunity to learn about everyday hazards, emergency preparedness and accident prevention during the inaugural Baxter County Safety Day on Thursday, Nov. 12. The event is part of the Progressive Agriculture Foundation’s Safety Day program, which emphasizes hands-on learning to help children recognize hazards and make safer decisions in everyday situations.

Baxter County, AR · 1d

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Local experts discuss Betsy Fogle’s historic win of District 30 seat

Democrat Betsy Fogle broke an 80-year streak by winning the Nov. 3 election for Missouri State Senate District 30 with nearly 58% of the vote.

Springfield, MO · 3d

KYTV

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Route 66 Stadium in Springfield undergoes first full field replacement in 23-year history

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Following a milestone year marked by a stadium renaming, a team rebranding, and novel community events, Route 66 Stadium is receiving its first complete playing surface overhaul in more than two decades. Crews are currently replacing the natural grass surface at the downtown ballpark, marking the...

Springfield, MO · 2d

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Springfield advocates raise awareness of veteran homelessness at Veterans Day parade

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — As crowds gathered for Springfield’s Veterans Day parade, local advocates called attention to a challenge some veterans face after their service. Michael Bohlen, a support specialist with the Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness, said veteran homelessness has decreased in the area, with 27 veterans reported as homeless. But he cautioned that the numbers may not capture everyone without stable housing.

Springfield, MO · 22h

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Veterans Day: Check out the list of veteran events in the Ozarks

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Here’s a look at events in the Ozarks this Veterans Day:. Veterans Day Ceremony at Big Cedar Lodge (Sunday, Nov. 8th, 11 a.m.) 190 Top of the Rock Rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739. This event is free and open to the public and will feature a flyover...

Springfield, MO · 21h

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Jasper County disagrees with the rest of the state on Amendment 3

Jasper County Clerk Charlie Davis reports that 32,454 ballots were cast in the Nov. 3 general election. That is 38.51% of the 84,283 who were eligible to vote. Jasper County residents mostly agreed with their counterparts across the state, except on Amendment 3, which sought to reverse the voters’ decision in 2024 to overturn an abortion ban.

Jasper County, MO · 3d

KOLR10 News

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Supporters and opponents react to Amendment 3’s failure at the polls

Missouri voters defeated Amendment 3 on Tuesday, rejecting a proposed ban on abortion by more than 55 percent despite significant spending from both sides of the issue.

Missouri · 2d

KYTV

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Springfield family waits overseas for more than a year to bring adopted son home

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield family says a lengthy international adoption and immigration process has kept them living overseas for more than a year. Kaylee and James Wilson have previously adopted children from Africa. But they say delays in Oli’s immigration paperwork—and changes in the political climate—have created new challenges in bringing him home.

Springfield, MO · 2d