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Affordability, healthcare, accountability center of heated race for central Arkansas US House seat

Running for a seventh term, Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill is focusing on what he’s done for his central Arkansas district in the past 12 years. But his Democratic opponent, Chris Jones, is emphasizing what Hill hasn’t done and what Jones would do for the district if he wins in November. One thing Jones would…

ByTess Vrbin, Arkansas Advocate7 hours ago

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Ozark Surgical Group’s Dr. Isabella Guajardo honored with Heroes with Halos award

Dr. Isabella Guajardo, a general surgeon at Ozark Surgical Group, has received a Heroes with Halos award from the Baxter Health Foundation after a patient nominated her for the care she provided before, during and after surgery. The award was presented by Johanna Foster, office manager at Ozark Surgical Group; Sarah Edwards, executive director of…

ByChris Fulton7 hours ago

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Painter brings $1,000 to Mountain Home Food Basket from statewide hunger gala

State Rep. Stetson Painter of Mountain Home traded the Capitol for an apron this year at Serving Up Solutions, the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance's annual gala where legislators wait tables to raise money for food banks and pantries across the state. Painter directed $1,000 from the event to the Mountain Home Food Basket. "I was…

ByChris Fulton7 hours ago

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Frame resigns from Mountain Home City Council for job in another city

Mountain Home City Council member Philip Frame has resigned his Ward 3, Position 1 seat after less than two years in office, and the council plans to name his replacement at its Oct. 15 meeting. Frame's resignation took effect Sept. 30. In a letter to Mayor Hillrey Adams filed with the city clerk's office that…

ByChris Fulton3 days ago

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McConnell and Wilber crowned Mountain Home’s 2026 homecoming queen and king

Mountain Home High School seniors Mary Charles McConnell and Gus Wilber were crowned the 2026 homecoming queen and king Friday night at Bomber Stadium, capping the school's "Bombers Take Flight" homecoming week. McConnell was chosen from a field of seven senior maids that also included Miley Epps, Lucy Koehn, Laney Lueck, Ellie Miller, Caylee Simmons…

ByChris Fulton3 days ago

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Bargain Box volunteers Ratigan and Lavender receive Heroes with Halos awards

Baxter Health has honored two Bargain Box Thrift Store volunteers, Julia Ratigan and Henry Lavender, with Heroes with Halos awards. The awards were presented by Becky Rose, director of volunteer services; Karla Tyler, Bargain Box coordinator; Trisha Terry, gift officer for the Baxter Health Foundation; Janna Bell, volunteer service coordinator; Sarah Edwards, executive director of…

ByChris Fulton3 days ago

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Arkansas Gem author brings 1939 Ozarks novel to Baxter County library Oct. 6

Author Stephanie Saunders will discuss her debut novel "Covered Buttons" at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. The talk is part of the library's Read-Write-Ignite Literary Series, and it is free and open to the public with no registration required. "Covered Buttons" is set in the foothills…

ByChris FultonOctober 2, 2026

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Former Mississippi poet laureate Beth Ann Fennelly speaks tonight at The Sheid

Beth Ann Fennelly, Mississippi's poet laureate from 2016 to 2021, will give a free public lecture at 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Trout Room at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center on the Arkansas State University-Mountain Home campus. The talk is part of ASUMH's Terre Ware Author Lecture Series, and no tickets…

ByChris FultonOctober 2, 2026

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Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says humility key to democracy

Humility, listening and serving others are important pieces of democracy, former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday during a lecture at Bentonville’s Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. “The American spirit means to me that we don’t wait on our government to deliver for us, that we deliver for one another,” Rice said.…

ByAntoinette Grajeda, Arkansas AdvocateOctober 2, 2026

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Reach Center to cut ribbon Oct. 15 after nearly two years of construction delays

The Reach Center will hold a ribbon cutting at noon Thursday, Oct. 15, at 2335 E. Arkansas Ave., marking the reopening of the only homeless shelter in Baxter County that takes in children and full families. The ceremony will be followed by an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. for anyone who wants to…

ByChris FultonOctober 1, 2026