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Mountain Home High School’s remodel heads to voters in special August election

The fate of Mountain Home High School’s remodel is now in the hands of voters after the Mountain Home School District School Board voted to approve a proposed budget that included a millage increase to cover the cost of the proposed $47 million remodel. If approved by voters, the 2.25 millage increase would cover the…

ByChris FultonMarch 18, 2022

Education News

Baxter County Library announces next Make It! Activities class

The next Make It! class at the Library is Crafty Card Making on Tuesday, March 22, 1:30 pm. Learning something new should be a goal every day and that is definitely possible with the help of your local library. Not only can this goal be achieved with books and online resources, the Donald W.…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 18, 2022

Column News

Five simple ways to teach kids about money

I was blessed to grow up in a home where my siblings and I were taught wise money habits (would you really expect anything else from Dave Ramsey’s family?). And even though I didn’t always love the lessons on saving and budgeting as a kid, that knowledge set me up for success as an adult.…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 18, 2022

Education Government News

Mountain Home High School advances in Sixth Annual All-State Coding Competition

Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education today announced the 17 teams advancing to the Sixth Annual All-State Coding Competition on April 30, 2022. “Congratulations to the 17 teams that qualified for the Sixth Annual All-State Coding Competition,” Gov. Asa Hutchinson said. “Though this will be the last year that I am governor…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 17, 2022

Column News

Dave Says: Follow the plan, make stuff happen!

Dear Dave, I just started Baby Step 3 of your plan. It took me about 12 months to pay off $8,000 in debt during Baby Step 2. I am 50, and I work in the printing industry making about $38,000 a year in a city with no local or state income tax. I have not…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 17, 2022

Business Feature News

Ozark Mountain Horses brings riding classes to the Twin Lakes area

While dogs might hold the top spot as man’s best friend, horses come in at a close second. These majestic animals have been with mankind through thick and thin. They’ve helped us conquer the Wild West and win wars. For hundreds of years, they’ve helped us pull our plows and keep our bellies full. In…

ByChris FultonMarch 17, 2022

Government News

Governor visits employees of Aerospace, Defense Firms that build weapons components used in Ukraine

More than 150 employees of aerospace and defense companies gathered at Southern Arkansas Tech University today where Governor Asa Hutchinson thanked them for their part in manufacturing critical components for weapon systems that Ukrainians have deployed to defend their homeland against the Russian invasion. Their work arms the world to defend freedom in Ukraine and…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 16, 2022

Education News

Mr. and Ms. Mountain Home High School Candidates announced

The candidates for Mr. and Ms. Mountain Home High School have officially been announced for 2022! A total of 37 students were chosen to be candidates this year. The chosen candidates will now move on to the interview round of the competition, and the top three male and female winners will be announced at…

ByChris FultonMarch 16, 2022

Health News

Baxter Regional Medical Center celebrates Global Nursing designation with big Friday night event

To celebrate achieving Magnet Recognition in 2021, Baxter Regional is hosting a special Friday Night event at Hickory Park on May 6th. In celebration of the outstanding achievement of Magnet Recognition in 2021, Baxter Regional is hosting a Magnet Celebration Event at Hickory Park on May 6th. Festivities begin at 5 PM and the event…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 16, 2022

Feature Government News

Baxter County Sheriff’s Department to face claims of sexual harassment, retaliation in federal court

Baxter County and the Baxter County Sheriff’s Department are headed to federal court after a former employee filed a complaint with the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas alleging instances of sexual harassment, hostile work environment, retaliation and negligence. Tabitha L. King, a former jailer and reserve deputy with the Baxter…

ByChris FultonMarch 16, 2022

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