Politics
Mountain Home City Council Begins Review of Zoning Changes
Proposed restructuring of commercial zoning categories aims to guide business development
Mountain Home City Council to Review Zoning Regulation Changes
Proposed updates aim to better classify commercial development in the city.
Area church group safely evacuates Israel as war escalates with Iran
30 residents from the Twin Lakes Area touring the Holy Land say they are all safe and waiting to return home after a last minute evacuation.
Weather
Smoke from Controlled Burn Impacts Mountain Home and Twin Lakes Area
Prescribed fire operation in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest leads to reduced visibility in nearby communities.
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.
Health
World Hearing Day Celebrated at Helmert Hearing Clinic
Arkansas clinic offers hearing tests and services throughout March
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
Crime
Mountain Home man arrested after alleged stabbing
Suspect charged with aggravated residential burglary and second-degree battery
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
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.
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
