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Mountain Home Symphony returns this weekend for Christmas concert, unveils new ‘Symphony Singers’

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start getting into the Christmas spirit. To start off the holiday season, the Mountain Home Symphony is returning this Sunday for its annual Christmas performance. Sunday’s concert will be held at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, starting at 2:30…

ByChris FultonNovember 16, 2023

Education Events Feature News

ASU-Mountain Home recognized as top 150 community college for fifth time by Aspen Institute

Some good news has come to the halls of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. For the fifth time in a row, Mountain Home’s ever-growing community college campus has been recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the 150 institutions to compete for its Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, marking it as one of the…

ByChris FultonNovember 15, 2023

Business Events News

ExxonMobil to begin lithium extraction in Arkansas as officials hope for the start of a boom

Oil and gas giant ExxonMobil this month plans to drill its first well in Southwest Arkansas for lithium, a critical component in electric vehicle batteries. The company’s Monday announcement has significant implications for the global energy sector and for South Arkansas, where local and state officials have been building up the economic promise of lithium…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 15, 2023

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Night Stalkers don’t quit: Veterans and families honored in Mountain Home

Mountain Home veterans were honored this past Saturday at Veterans Plaza 2000 as members of the community came together for formal ceremonies with guest speaker Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4) (Retired) Jason Nazarenko. Nazarenko retired in October 2019 after 23 years of service in the U.S. Army. The last 10 years of his career were…

ByAlison FultonNovember 13, 2023

Education Events News

Bombers NJROTC team takes second at Willard High School 2023 Drone and Drill Team Competition

Mountain Home High School is celebrating the achievements of its NJROTC (Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) program, as the students once again made a splash at an annual regional competition held at Willard High School in Willard, Missouri. The Bomber Battalion NJROTC program was one of eight teams from Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 9, 2023

Events News People

Lions Club honors Densmore with Jerry Strobel Community Service Award

The Mountain Home Lions Club President, Lion Bob Lowery, presented Lion Carolyn Densmore with the Jerry Strobel Community Service Award. The Jerry Strobel Award recognizes a Lion who actively serves its club and participates in other Twin Lakes Area charitable organizations. This award comes with $1,000 to donate to a charity of the recipient's…

ByChris FultonNovember 9, 2023

Events News People

Mountain Home Lions Club prepares for 71st Annual Auction

It's time for the 71st Annual Lions Club Auction! This year's auction will take place November 13th - 16th. The auction serves as the club's yearly fundraiser, and helps the Lions Club continue to help many individuals by providing sight care services they would otherwise be unable to afford. There will be over…

ByChris FultonNovember 9, 2023

Events News Outdoors

Big Creek Intra-Club Match Play tournament results

The Big Creek Golf & Country Club Red team defeated the Blue team in the annual Intra-Club Match Play by a score of 15-6. 2023 Club Match Play Champ Nick Coleman captained the red team, and 2023 Club Stroke Play Champ Brandon Maple captained the blue. Captains chose teams from members that signed up for…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 9, 2023

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Little T’s raises $3,400 for The Call with pumpkin painting contest and mini golf tournament

Little T's Mini Golf's popular pumpkin contest made a spectacular return this year, raising $3,400 for The Call in Baxter County. The popular mini golf course celebrated its second successful year of fundraising by hosting the Lighting The Way To Foster Care Fundraiser and Mini Golf Tournament with The Call and community donors and residents…

ByChris FultonNovember 8, 2023

Events News

Baxter County Library Celebrates the Senses and Literary Exploration

Prepare to embark on a unique sensory journey at the Baxter County Library for "Dessert in the Dark" on Monday, November 13, 5:00pm. This event is a true feast for the senses, where you'll explore your sense of taste and smell by limiting your sense of sight. Participants will be blindfolded in a darkened room while…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 7, 2023