Mountain Home Observer

20/07/2024

Garland County residents are circulating a petition for a countywide ballot measure to reduce the property tax that funds the local library after initially proposing to eliminate the tax completely.

The proposal would reduce the 1.6-mill tax, approved by county voters in 1998, to 1.0 mills. The current millage brings in roughly $3.6 million annually for Garland County Library maintenance and operations, library executive director Adam Webb said.

Garland County residents are circulating a petition for a countywide ballot measure to reduce the property tax that funds the local library after initially proposing to eliminate the tax completely. The proposal would reduce the 1.6-mill tax, approved by county voters in 1998, to 1.0 mills. The curr...

19/07/2024

The Mountain Home City Pool is set to make a splash with a special “Flick N’ Float” event on July 27th, marking the close of National Parks and Recreation Month. This unique evening promises family fun and entertainment under the stars, weather permitting.

Event Details:

Date: July 27th
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Movie: “Under the Boardwalk”
Movie start time: Approximately 8:15-8:30 PM (at sundown)
Admission fees remain standard for this event:

$4 per swimmer
$1 per spectator
City Pool Pass holders admitted
Important Information:

The Mountain Home City Pool is set to make a splash with a special "Flick N' Float" event on July 27th, marking the close of National Parks and Recreation Month. This unique evening promises family fun and entertainment under the stars, weather permitting. Event Details: Date: July 27th Time: 7:00 P...

19/07/2024

Thank you to the MH Chamber Leadership Class for spending the day with us!

19/07/2024

19/07/2024

A group of local seniors and 4H members came together for an educational and entertaining afternoon at the Norfork Fish Hatchery recently. The event, which showcased the hatchery’s operations and the surrounding natural beauty, proved to be a hit with participants of all ages.

A group of local seniors and 4H members came together for an educational and entertaining afternoon at the Norfork Fish Hatchery recently. The event, which showcased the hatchery's operations and the surrounding natural beauty, proved to be a hit with participants of all ages. Attendees were treated...

19/07/2024

The City of Mountain Home has announced that applications for disaster relief funds are now available for residents affected by the May 26th tornado. Those seeking assistance can obtain the Baxter County Disaster Relief Program Application from the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas.

Applications can be picked up in person or requested via email from the Food Bank. Once completed, forms should be returned to the same location. The deadline for submitting applications is August 9th.

The City of Mountain Home has announced that applications for disaster relief funds are now available for residents affected by the May 26th tornado. Those seeking assistance can obtain the Baxter County Disaster Relief Program Application from the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Applications c...

19/07/2024

Downtown Mountain Home just got a little bit more vibrant!

Catherine Stotesbery, a Mountain Home artist known for her vibrant and expressive work, has recently completed a new mural on the side of Lighthouse Counseling of the Ozarks in downtown Mountain Home.

The mural, which took over 30 hours to complete across 16 days, is the latest addition to Stotesbery’s diverse portfolio of artistic endeavors and a new landmark for the growing arts scene in the Ozarks.

Downtown Mountain Home just got a little bit more vibrant! Catherine Stotesbery, a Mountain Home artist known for her vibrant and expressive work, has recently completed a new mural on the side of Lighthouse Counseling of the Ozarks in downtown Mountain Home. The mural, which took over 30 hours to c...

19/07/2024

The farm stand will be open this evening from 4pm-6pm located at 19 Scarlet Oaks Circle in Cotter!

If you can’t catch us tonight we’ll be set up at the tomorrow morning from 7-11am at 5th & Shiras St!
elms.barn will also have some of our bouquets at the summer market tomorrow!

This weekend we’ll have spring mix, arugula, spicy lettuce mix, microgreens, mixed bouquets, sunflowers, eucalyptus, radishes, carrots, peppers, green onions, tomatoes, squash, zucchini, cucumbers and more!

19/07/2024

Congratulations to Mr. Neal Pendergrass on being reappointed to the Mountain Home Public School Board!

Mr. Pendergrass is set to take over Mr. Bob Chester's former seat. Chester announced his resignation from the board last month.

Mr. Pendergrass is the longest serving board member in the district's history and retired last year after a quarter of a century on the board.

He is returning to the board for a short time and will not be seeking re-election next year.

A full write up on tonights special meeting over Pendergrass's return to the board will be available on Monday.

19/07/2024

Military personnel are providing no-cost medical, optometry, dental and veterinary services through July 25 at clinics in Jasper and Kingston as part of a training mission.

Military personnel are providing no-cost medical, optometry, dental and veterinary services through July 25 at clinics in Jasper and Kingston as part of a training mission. The U.S. Department of Defense is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District to present Ozark Wellnes...

18/07/2024

Trigg grew up on his family’s farm in rural Missouri. He was put to work at an early age milking cows and using a two man crosscut saw to harvest wood.

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of the late Marvin Trigg in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans.  Trigg grew up on his family’s farm in rural Missouri. He was put to work at an early age milking cows and using a t...

18/07/2024

This new establishment is the seventh Slim Chickens franchise for business partners Cody Davis, Scott Davis, and Josh Rowden. The trio, who grew up in the restaurant industry, also owns several other restaurants across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in fresh chicken dishes, is expanding its presence in Arkansas with a new location in Mountain Home. The restaurant, located at 2534 Hwy 62 E, is scheduled to open on July 31st, marking another milestone in the brand's growth across the stat...

18/07/2024

Thank you Tink Albright for your generous gift of $2500 to the Baxter County Historical Museum to purchase museum software. Generous people as yourself make all the difference

18/07/2024

Parts of northern Arkansas experienced severe flooding overnight into Wednesday, with Marion County in the Ozark Mountains receiving up to 11 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.

Parts of northern Arkansas experienced severe flooding overnight into Wednesday, with Marion County in the Ozark Mountains receiving up to 11 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. The flooding has led to numerous evacuations and infrastructure damage across several counties. In....

18/07/2024

The Mountain Home Public School Board is set to convene for its regular July meeting tonight at 5 p.m., where a key item on the agenda will be interviewing six candidates for the seat left vacant by Bob Chester’s resignation last month.

The Mountain Home Public School Board is set to convene for its regular July meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m., where a key item on the agenda will be interviewing six candidates for the seat left vacant by Bob Chester's resignation last month. The board will meet in executive session to discuss their pick...

18/07/2024

City Attorney Roger Morgan will present information on the Kroger opioid settlement, part of a larger national opioid litigation. The settlement will reportedly see the pharmacy chain pay about $1.4 billion to resolve claims with state and local governments and Native American tribes.

Under the settlement terms, Kroger will pay $1.2 billion to state and local governments and $36 million to Native American tribes. Payments will begin in December and be made over 11 years. Local governments, including Mountain Home, can opt into the settlement until August 12, 2024 if they wish to receive compensation.

The Mountain Home City Council is set to meet on Thursday, July 18, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The agenda includes several key items, including the Kroger Company opioid settlement, water rate adjustments, and a resolution to rename a portion of W. 7th Street. City Attorney Roge...

18/07/2024

The popular PBS series, "Antiques Roadshow" is on the road again and will be returning to Arkansas! To read more about the episodes airing in 2025, please visit: https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/on-the-roadshow-again/

17/07/2024

Supporters of a proposed Arkansas constitutional amendment to create a limited right to abortion asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to order Secretary of State John Thurston to count the more than 101,000 signatures submitted July 5 with the goal of putting the measure on the November ballot.

Thurston rejected the proposed amendment on July 10, claiming that the ballot question committee, Arkansans for Limited Government, did not submit legally required accompanying paperwork with the petitions, therefore rendering invalid the signatures collected by paid canvassers.

Supporters of a proposed Arkansas constitutional amendment to create a limited right to abortion asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to order Secretary of State John Thurston to count the more than 101,000 signatures submitted July 5 with the goal of putting the measure on the November ballot.....

17/07/2024

Votes are being accepted for the 2024 “Best Looking Cruiser” contest, sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST).

Night or day, Arkansans can count on our Troopers. It is a rare day when Arkansas State Police asks for a small favor in return.Votes are being accepted for the 2024 “Best Looking Cruiser” contest, sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST).Please give a Big Hat vote for Arka...

17/07/2024

Our July Meeting... TUESDAY, July 23, 6pm will return to the Knox Room at the Library this month. Our Guest Speaker is Lauren Cannon of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Ponca Nature Center, shown below with a wild bear cub. More details here in the next few days.

17/07/2024

Anglers looking for a new honey hole may be able to score some fishing time at a few new private waters this year, thanks to three landowners who joined the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Public Access to Private Waters initiative.

Anglers looking for a new honey hole may be able to score some fishing time at a few new private waters this year, thanks to three landowners who joined the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Public Access to Private Waters initiative. Public access to water is abundant in Arkansas, but there’s...

17/07/2024

Hello everyone, we hope everyone is safe after last night's flooding. We are looking for pictures and videos from the public to help with our article. If you would like to send in a picture or video, either upload them here or send them to [email protected].

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17/07/2024

Dr. Carter, an Arkansas native, originally obtained his undergraduate degree at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and went on to complete his medical degree at the University of Arkansas College for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Dr. Carter recently completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Tennessee Health and Sciences Center in Nashville.

Baxter Health is thrilled to welcome Jacob Carter, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Carter is a skilled internist joining the First In Service Hospitalists practice group serving at Baxter Health.  Dr. Carter, an Arkansas native, originally obtained his undergraduate degree at Arkansas State Universit...

17/07/2024

After many years, a long-awaited remodel project has been completed in the airport terminal building, and the public is invited to visit, on Saturday July 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. To 1:00 p.m.. Enjoy a hotdog lunch with refreshments hosted by the six Airport Commissioners and the airport administrator. The event will highlight the fresh look and furnishings of the terminal building with information available on new activity and projects planned at the airport.

After many years, a long-awaited remodel project has been completed in the airport terminal building, and the public is invited to visit, on Saturday July 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. To 1:00 p.m.. Enjoy a hotdog lunch with refreshments hosted by the six Airport Commissioners and the airport administrator.....

17/07/2024

Construction on Mountain Home’s Community and Aquatic Center is moving forward, with structural steel for the buildings already being delivered, Mayor Hillrey Adams told the Mountain Home Observer on Monday.

Construction on Mountain Home's Community and Aquatic Center is moving forward, with structural steel for the buildings already being delivered, Mayor Hillrey Adams told the Mountain Home Observer on Monday. "The structural steel is being delivered now and between close of business on Wednesday. On....