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Cleovis and Arwilda Whiteside honored for 84 years of marriage

Cleovis and Arwilda Whiteside of Whitehall, Arkansas, have been recognized as Arkansas’ Longest Married Couple. Married 84 years, they met at church and were married on July 24, 1939, in Clarendon, Arkansas. Cleovis, age 102, was 17, and Arwilda, age 98, was 13 when they married. Family Council, a pro-family organization located in Little Rock,…

ByMHO Newsroom Staff1 day ago

Arkansas firefighters deployed to Louisiana to help with wildfire suppression efforts

Six wildland firefighters from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division will assist with Louisiana’s Tiger Island Fire for a two-week period beginning today. Investigators believe the wildfire, which started on Aug. 22 and has affected more than 31,000 acres, is the result of arson, according to the Louisiana lluminator. The fire was 84% contained…

ByMHO Newsroom Staff1 day ago

Events Government News

It’s on! Youth Mountain Bike Racing returns to Mountain Home

Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling Association (AR NICA) returns for its 8th season with races around the state. AR NICA will descend on the beautiful Clysta Willet Park this coming weekend for two days of mountain bike riding and racing. AR NICA will bring an estimated 700 racers, 350 Coaches and over 1500 spectators to the city…

ByChris Fulton3 days ago

Events News

12th Annual Art Odyssey Tour begins Sept. 28

The 12th annual Art Odyssey Self-Guided Tour of Artist Studios is Thursday, September 28 – Saturday, September 30. It offers an opportunity to visit juried artists' working studios in the Twin Lakes area. You will be able to see them at work and browse through the artwork for sale inside their personal studios. You can…

ByMHO Newsroom Staff3 days ago

Events Feature Government News People

Roxy Rocks and PAWS for Justice visit Mountain Home, Ethredge shows off new courtroom dog Pizazz

It was all sunshine and puppy dog kisses at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas yesterday afternoon. Mountain Home dog lovers Matt and Michelle Paden’s beloved Roxy Rocks made her appearance alongside her fellow “PAWS for Justice” courtroom dog, Barb, during a three-hour meet and greet to raise funds for the service dog training…

ByChris Fulton4 days ago

Education Events News

Friends of the Baxter County Library to host Conservation in the Natural State lecture with Ken Forman

The Friends of the Baxter County Library will be hosting Mr. Ken Forman, Educator and Interpreter at the AGFC Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center, at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 27 at 1:30pm in the Knox Community Room of the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. Mr. Ken will be teaching…

ByChris Fulton4 days ago

Education Events News

ASUMH to host resource fair at the Sheid on Oct. 12

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home is hosting a free Community Resource Fair in the Vada Sheid Community Development Center on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 from 10:30 - 6:30 p.m. The Community Resource Fair unites area organizations in an opportunity to showcase their provided services, connect the community with needed resources, and allow individuals to explore volunteer opportunities by learning about…

ByMHO Newsroom Staff4 days ago

Business Events Feature News

Those arms better be strong! ARktoberfest returns to Mountain Home in two weeks

Mountain Home residents, it’s time to break out your favorite pair of lederhosen! Rapp’s Barren Brewery’s ARktoberfest is returning to Mountain Home Saturday, Sept. 30 for the second year in a row. The festival will be held on the square downtown Mountain Home and will feature games and events for both adults and children. Last…

ByChris Fulton4 days ago

Events Feature News People

Come out and meet her! PAWS for Justice’s courtroom dog Roxy Rocks is holding a meet and greet at the Food Bank today

Call it a comeback tour! Matt and Michelle Paden’s beloved Roxy Rocks is returning to Mountain Home after finding a job as an Arkansas courtroom facility dog with “PAWS for Justice” after graduating from the Canine Companions program earlier this year. In celebration of her visit to Mountain Home, the Paden’s will be hosting a…

ByChris FultonSeptember 18, 2023

Events News Outdoors

Park & Recreation opens registrations for community dodgeball tournament

Mountain Home Parks and Recreation has now opened team registrations for its community dodgeball tournament being held on Nov. 4th, 2023. This tournament is free, however, teams will have the responsibility to turn in Christmas presents for their targeted MHPSD student/students. This year, Mountain Home Parks & Rec has partnered up with Mountain Home High…

ByChris FultonSeptember 18, 2023

Local Mountain Home, AR News

Cleovis and Arwilda Whiteside honored for 84 years of marriage

Arkansas firefighters deployed to Louisiana to help with wildfire suppression efforts

It’s on! Youth Mountain Bike Racing returns to Mountain Home

12th Annual Art Odyssey Tour begins Sept. 28

Roxy Rocks and PAWS for Justice visit Mountain Home, Ethredge shows off new courtroom dog Pizazz

Friends of the Baxter County Library to host Conservation in the Natural State lecture with Ken Forman

ASUMH to host resource fair at the Sheid on Oct. 12

Those arms better be strong! ARktoberfest returns to Mountain Home in two weeks

Come out and meet her! PAWS for Justice’s courtroom dog Roxy Rocks is holding a meet and greet at the Food Bank today

Park & Recreation opens registrations for community dodgeball tournament

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