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Arkansas governor appoints two conservatives to state library board amid lawsuit, content debate

Former Arkansas state senator Jason Rapert, a Conway Republican who founded the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, is one of the newest members of the Arkansas State Library Board at a time when children’s access to library materials is a subject of statewide debate. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a range of appointments to state…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 22, 2023

Back-to-back Champs! MHPS’ school board celebrates Cross Country team’s State Championship victory

While the back and forth over the 'Big Top' covering the high school may have dominated much of the Mountain Home Public School Board’s last few meetings, it didn’t stop the district from celebrating and recognizing the hard work of Mountain Home High School’s Cross Country State Championship Team during last week’s meeting. In what…

ByChris FultonNovember 21, 2023

Government News

Worries over secrecy grow as state officials shield records from the public

Just weeks after lawmakers in Little Rock passed legislation shielding certain state records from public disclosure, opponents launched an effort to amend the Arkansas Constitution to protect access to government documents. “The coalition that’s coming together on this is about as broadly bipartisan as you could get — from the extreme, extreme right to the…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 21, 2023

Business Feature Government News

Mayor Adams casts rare tie breaking vote as City Council spars over fireworks ordinance

In a rare moment for the Mountain Home City Council, Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams used his voting power to strike down an amendment to a proposed ordinance over the selling and discharge of fireworks within the city limits of Mountain Home. The amendment, which was proposed by City Councilwoman Paige Evans, would have completely…

ByChris FultonNovember 20, 2023

Elections Government News

Donnie Huffine announces run for District 3 Justice of the Peace

Donnie Huffine is announcing his plans to run for the position of Justice of the Peace representing District 3 on the Baxter County Quorum Court. I am running for this position because I believe in service to my community. I believe in working hard to achieve goals that will improve the lives of those who…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 20, 2023

Elections Government News

Johnny Rickman announces run for District 2 Justice of Peace

Johnny Rickman is announcing his run for District 2 Justice of the Peace on the Baxter County Quorum Court. Rickman is a lifelong resident of Arkansas and has spent the majority of his career in civil service. He retired to Baxter County from Jonesboro just over 10 years ago for the wonderful lakes. He…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 20, 2023

Column Government News

Giving thanks for Arkansas adoption champions

November is National Adoption Month, which is appropriate as we prepare our homes to welcome friends and family we each hold dear. Likewise, we are thankful for those who open their hearts and homes to provide a safe and loving environment for children to find happiness and build a successful future. In Arkansas, nearly 300 children…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 20, 2023

Events Government News Outdoors

First waterfowl report for the 2023-24 season available online

Opening day of Arkansas’s 2023-24 duck season was Saturday, and the first report for habitat conditions on Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife management areas is available to get the lowdown on prospective hunting areas. Jim Harris, longtime sports reporter and editor for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, digs up the details each week…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 20, 2023

Government News

Arkansas governor attacks Corrections Board over denial of plan to add 500 prison beds

Arkansas’ governor and top criminal justice officials leveled a public broadside against the State Board of Corrections over disagreement on a plan to expand the state’s prison capacity. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in a Friday morning news conference said the board last week refused to approve Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri’s plan to add 500 beds…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 20, 2023

Education Feature Government News

MHPS to avoid facilities distress as state officials backtrack on guidance to knock down Big Top

The Mountain Home Public Schools' District finds itself in another predicament over its aging high school after State Fire Marshall Dennis Free issued a new letter doubling down on his contradictory statements about the Big Top and the original 1965 roof that lays beneath it. The letter, which was sent to the district on Nov.…

ByChris FultonNovember 17, 2023

Arkansas governor appoints two conservatives to state library board amid lawsuit, content debate

Back-to-back Champs! MHPS’ school board celebrates Cross Country team’s State Championship victory

Worries over secrecy grow as state officials shield records from the public

Mayor Adams casts rare tie breaking vote as City Council spars over fireworks ordinance

Donnie Huffine announces run for District 3 Justice of the Peace

Johnny Rickman announces run for District 2 Justice of Peace

Giving thanks for Arkansas adoption champions

First waterfowl report for the 2023-24 season available online

Arkansas governor attacks Corrections Board over denial of plan to add 500 prison beds

MHPS to avoid facilities distress as state officials backtrack on guidance to knock down Big Top

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