Health
Flu Cases Surge in Twin Lakes Area, Arkansas
Local health officials report uptick in hospitalizations and deaths from influenza A
Mountain Home Christian Clinic receives $10,000 grant for dental program upgrades
The funding will support modernizing the clinic's dental IT systems and expanding services.
Baxter Health Resumes Full Operations After Inclement Weather
Select clinics remain closed or delayed as hospital returns to normal hours
Sports
Rogers Dominates Arkansas 6A Girls Wrestling States; Searcy Wins 5A Crown
Rogers crowns 8 champions, Searcy claims 5 titles in impressive state tournament performances
Area Bowlers Earn All-State Honors
Mountain Home, Norfork, and Calico Rock athletes recognized for standout performances
Mountain Home Sweeps Goblins in Final 5A-West Matchup
Jayla Yonkers scores 1,000th point as Lady Bombers cruise to victory
Lifestyle
Ralph 'Sonny' Waldo Wood Jr., 83, Passes Away in Flippin
The longtime Missouri Pacific Railroad employee and Flippin First Baptist Church member is remembered for his passion for firearms and fishing.
Christopher Eugene Robinson, 64, Passes Away in Mountain Home
The longtime stockbroker and beloved community member is remembered for his love of family and golf.
James Richard Jones, 73, Beloved 'Santa J.R.' in Mountain Home, Passes Away
The longtime engineer and community Santa Claus is remembered for his kind heart and positive spirit.
Crime
Man from Mountain Home killed in Searcy County accident
82-year-old pedestrian struck by vehicle on Highway 65
Mountain Home Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash
Authorities say the incident occurred on U.S. 65 near St. Joe, Arkansas.
Mountain Home man struck and killed while walking on highway
82-year-old Thomas Sumner Tannen was hit by a truck in Searcy County, Arkansas
Entertainment
Twin Lakes Playhouse Announces Open Auditions for Spring Comedy
Local performers invited to try out for 'Play On!' by Rick Abbot, directed by Vance Jones
Former 'Little Rascals' Star Bug Hall Living Off-Grid After Arrest
The actor who played Alfalfa describes himself as a "radical Catholic extremist" after incident involving air duster cans.
Former 'Little Rascals' Star Leaves Hollywood for Off-Grid 'Catholic Extremist' Life
Bug Hall, known for his role as Alfalfa, has traded in his acting career for a homesteading lifestyle in Arkansas with his wife and five daughters.
