Former swim team president charged with theft of over $11,500
Olivia Norris pleaded not guilty to stealing funds from the Mountain Home Hurricane Swim Team
Area church group safely evacuates Israel as war escalates with Iran
Sandra Marie Fobert, 58, Passes Away in Arkansas
Weather
Daily Forecast for Mountain Home, Arkansas
Highs, lows, and chance of precipitation for the next 10 days

Area Still Dealing with Drought Despite Recent Winter Weather
U.S. Drought Monitor shows northern Arkansas and southern Missouri in severe to exceptional drought conditions.
January Weather Swings in Twin Lakes Region
Extreme temperature changes bring record warmth, drought, and heavy snowfall
Health
Baxter Health Foundation Names Educator as New Gift Officer
Gianna Sherry's background in education seen as asset for building donor relationships

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.
Crime
Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Negligent Homicide
Ian Michael Tice pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a fatal car crash in Baxter County, Arkansas.

Little Rock Police searching for missing 50-year-old man
Authorities say Matthew Davis was last seen in the Little Rock area.
Baxter County Man Charged with Rape of Minor
55-year-old Matthew Randolph Balsdon faces felony charges after alleged inappropriate contact with child
Sports
Mountain Home Bombers Defeat Sheridan Yellowjackets in Exhibition Game
The Bombers won 10-8 in the preseason matchup.

ASU-Mountain Home TrailBlazers set to open home schedule against Moberly Area
Head coach Landon Hay expects a tough early test as the TrailBlazers host the Moberly Area Greyhounds for a two-game series.
Local Basketball Teams Earn Statewide Ranking Ahead of Playoffs
Flippin, Lead Hill, and Mountain Home among top teams in Arkansas high school basketball polls
Lifestyle
Mountain Home Beautician Shonnah A. Ramos Dies at 55
Ramos owned and operated her own beauty shop in Gassville for 30 years.

Caroline Rose Johnson, 92, Passes Away in Mountain Home
Longtime resident was a founding member of Harmony Freewill Baptist Church
George Ralph McFarland, 83, Passes Away in Mountain Home
Longtime race car enthusiast and A1 Auto Parts manager remembered for his love of family and faith.