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It’s the good stuff! Denbro brings fresh take to Mountain Home coffee scene

September is always a special time for coffee lovers in Mountain Home. The weather is a mix of warm afternoons and cool mornings and evenings, giving caffeine lovers one last chance at enjoying summer beverages like ice coffees and frappuccinos before diving into a piping hot pumpkin spice latte in the cooler weather of the…

ByChris Fulton4 days 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 Fulton4 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 Staff4 days ago

Column Education News

Dave Says: It’s not a good long term plan

Dear Dave, My girlfriend’s parents are divorced, and they’re both in their early seventies. We talked the other night, and she’s thinking about buying them each life insurance policies. The only coverage her dad has is through his employer. Her mom has remarried, and she doesn’t have any life insurance at all. On top of…

ByMHO Newsroom Staff4 days ago

Business News People

Sander named Director of Safety for AECC/AECI

Scott Sander has been named as the director of safety for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). Sander has worked for the cooperatives in safety roles since 2016. Prior to joining the electric cooperatives, he worked more than 28 years in the safety and training field. He earned a bachelor…

ByChris Fulton4 days ago

Government News

Governor’s working group issues suggestions to improve Arkansas’ foster care system

A working group of more than 130 Arkansans with experience in child welfare and foster care released a list of 11 recommendations on Monday to improve the state’s foster system, which has long suffered from staffing and home shortages. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders created the working group by executive order in February. The group included…

ByMHO Newsroom Staff4 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 FultonSeptember 19, 2023

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 FultonSeptember 19, 2023

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 StaffSeptember 19, 2023

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 FultonSeptember 19, 2023

Local Mountain Home, AR News

It’s the good stuff! Denbro brings fresh take to Mountain Home coffee scene

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

12th Annual Art Odyssey Tour begins Sept. 28

Dave Says: It’s not a good long term plan

Sander named Director of Safety for AECC/AECI

Governor’s working group issues suggestions to improve Arkansas’ foster care system

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

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