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Hector's Lucas Baker rushed for 288 yards and 6 touchdowns to lead the Wildcats past the Yellville-Summit Panthers, 41-1...
09/13/2025

Hector's Lucas Baker rushed for 288 yards and 6 touchdowns to lead the Wildcats past the Yellville-Summit Panthers, 41-18, on Friday night:

YELLVILLE — Hector running back Lucas Baker was a one-man attraction Friday night, and the Yellville-Summit Panthers did not enjoy the show. Baker rushed for six touchdowns and 288 …

Jack Coleman and Caiden Kaspar are two of more than 16,000 high school students in the 71st annual National Merit Schola...
09/12/2025

Jack Coleman and Caiden Kaspar are two of more than 16,000 high school students in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Two Mountain Home High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Jack Coleman and Caiden Kaspar are two of more than 16,000 high school students in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. representing less than one percent of the high sc...

The mission took place over eight days at Obras Sociales del Santo Hermano Pedro Hospital, where a team of physicians sp...
09/12/2025

The mission took place over eight days at Obras Sociales del Santo Hermano Pedro Hospital, where a team of physicians specializing in otolaryngology/ENT (ear, nose, and throat) and urology surgeons performed 72 life-changing operations.

Paul Neis, M.D.; Dody Neis, R.N.; and Brenda Swindle, certified scrub technician, recently participated in a medical mission to Antigua, Guatemala, in partnership with the Medical Missions Foundation, according to a news release from Baxter Health.

Tyler Robinson, 22, had become “more political” in the run-up to the shooting and had indicated to a family friend after...
09/12/2025

Tyler Robinson, 22, had become “more political” in the run-up to the shooting and had indicated to a family friend afterward that he was responsible, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said. Cox also cited as key pieces of evidence engravings on bullets found in a rifle believed used in the attack as well as chatting app messages attributed to the shooting suspect that a roommate shared with law enforcement.

OREM, Utah (AP) — The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk had expressed opposition to the conservative activist's viewpoints and indicated that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday as they announced an arrest in the killing that raised fresh alarms about political vio...

Mountain Home's junior high football and volleyball teams were victorious, and the Bomber and Lady Bomber tennis teams w...
09/12/2025

Mountain Home's junior high football and volleyball teams were victorious, and the Bomber and Lady Bomber tennis teams won at home on Thursday:

The Mountain Home Junior Bombers scored early and often in a 37-0 stomping of the Paragould Junior Rams on Thursday night at Paragould. The Junior Bombers (2-1) got started by recovering a …

Mountain Home's golf teams host their Senior Night on Monday against Harrison and Flippin. The 5A-West Conference tourna...
09/12/2025

Mountain Home's golf teams host their Senior Night on Monday against Harrison and Flippin. The 5A-West Conference tournament will be Sept. 23 at Alma.

The Mountain Home Bombers and Lady Bombers each defeated Highland in a nine-hole match played Thursday at Big Creek Country Club. The Bombers defeated the Rebels 153-170, led by co-medalists …

Cotter's senior and junior high teams are both 8-0 this season, and the senior high team won its 9th straight home match...
09/12/2025

Cotter's senior and junior high teams are both 8-0 this season, and the senior high team won its 9th straight home match dating back to last season, setting a new program record, passing the 2020 mark. Cotter will play 6 of its final 8 regular-season matches on the road.

COTTER — The Cotter volleyball team has defended its home court at a program-record level, and now the Lady Warriors look to bring home a conference championship after a road gauntlet. The …

The academy in Annapolis was working with local law enforcement to respond to the reports of threats, Lt. Naweed Lemar, ...
09/12/2025

The academy in Annapolis was working with local law enforcement to respond to the reports of threats, Lt. Naweed Lemar, the spokesperson for the base that hosts the academy, said in a statement.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The United States Naval Academy in Maryland was on lockdown Thursday as law enforcement responded to reports of threats made to the military school, officials said.

Also: Troopers seize 45 pounds of ma*****na during I-40 stopASP investigating officer-involved shooting in FayettevilleI...
09/11/2025

Also: Troopers seize 45 pounds of ma*****na during I-40 stop
ASP investigating officer-involved shooting in Fayetteville
Investigation clears WCSO personnel in officer-involved shooting

GOULD — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a homicide at the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) Cummins Unit in Gould.

Even as law enforcement officials revealed new details about an attack they called targeted, much remained unclear nearl...
09/11/2025

Even as law enforcement officials revealed new details about an attack they called targeted, much remained unclear nearly 24 hours later, including the sniper's identity, motive and whereabouts. Two people detained Wednesday were released after neither was determined to be connected to the shooting, but by Thursday officials expressed confidence they had tracked the shooter's movements on campus in the run-up to it.

OREM, Utah (AP) — The sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk is believed to have jumped off a roof and fled into a neighborhood after firing one shot and has not been identified, authorities said Thursday in disclosing they have recovered a high-powered, bolt-action rifle they believe was used in th...

A strong advocate for modernization, Smith has prioritized the use of updated technology and continuous training to enha...
09/11/2025

A strong advocate for modernization, Smith has prioritized the use of updated technology and continuous training to enhance proficiency and improve operations within the Baxter County Collector’s Office. She remains committed to working closely with the other elected officials to strengthen the county’s operations and service for overall efficiency to the county.

Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith has announced she is seeking re-election in the March 3, 2026, Preferential Primary Election.

They are lifelong residents of Baxter County and have built a life together rooted in love, family, faith and community....
09/11/2025

They are lifelong residents of Baxter County and have built a life together rooted in love, family, faith and community. They have enjoyed working on their family farm, taking traveling vacations and cherishing time with loved ones.

John and Juanita Medley will celebrate their 60th wedding with a celebration with family and friends from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at the Gassville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 508 E. Main St.

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