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Manson Sr. jailed without bond eight days after judge revokes release

Marion County deputies arrested Steven Lawrence Manson Sr. on Thursday morning, eight days after a circuit judge revoked his bond and ordered him held without bond in a conspiracy to commit rape case. Manson, 56, of Yellville, was booked at 7:35 a.m. Aug. 13 by the Marion County Sheriff's Department, according to the county jail…

ByChris FultonAugust 14, 2026

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Four Mountain Home board members to step aside as district seeks approval to buy from their businesses

Four of the seven Mountain Home school board members will leave the room Thursday while their colleagues vote on whether the district can do business with companies the four are tied to. The board meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, in the Administration Building Board Room. One item on the agenda asks the board…

ByChris FultonJuly 15, 2026

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Emails show viewer backlash over PBS program’s removal from Arkansas TV

The removal of a PBS news show from Arkansas airwaves and the rescheduling of another has incensed Arkansans after a successful crowdfunding campaign kept PBS programs in the state. Supporters of the campaign expressed opposition in emails to the network over the decision to remove “Washington Week with The Atlantic” from its schedule and move…

ByTess Vrbin, Arkansas AdvocateJuly 14, 2026

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Temporary full road closure dates for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revised the temporary full road closure dates scheduled for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam. The road will now be closed from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Jan. 14 and Jan. 15, 2026. The previously scheduled closure on Jan. 13 has been canceled. USACE officials regret any inconvenience…

ByChris FultonJanuary 13, 2026

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Apply for a 2026 Alligator Gar Trophy Tag

Anglers interested in hooking into an epic-sized trophy fish can apply for a 2026 Alligator Gar Trophy Tag from now until the end of 2025. Many Arkansas anglers travel all the way to the Gulf of Mexico each year in search of trophy fish like tarpon and sailfish. Most don’t know they are passing up…

ByRandy Zellers, AGFCDecember 9, 2025

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Baxter Health Foundation casts wide net with new Bass Classic Tournament

After years of formal balls and separate fundraisers, the Baxter Health Foundation is trading tuxedos for tackle boxes with its new signature event, the Bass Classic, set for Nov. 7-8. The two-day fishing tournament and banquet represents a strategic shift for the foundation, consolidating multiple fundraising efforts into one major event designed to tap into…

ByChris FultonNovember 4, 2025

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ASP urges motorists to ‘move over’ for First Responders

Arkansas State Police (ASP) is reminding motorists who violate the state’s Move Over Law that consequences could be costly and, in some cases, deadly. "When you see flashing lights, move over or slow down. This is the law and a responsibility we all share," said ASP Col. Mike Hagar. "The brave men and women who…

ByChris FultonJune 6, 2025

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Sanders announces $15 million Community Assistance Grant Program

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a new Community Assistance Grant Program Monday aimed at filling funding gaps for projects that reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency and revitalize communities across Arkansas. The program, administered through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, would provide up to $1.5 million per fiscal year to eligible applicants, including community-based nonprofits and municipalities.…

ByChris FultonMay 20, 2025

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Candidates to host meet and greet event on Saturday

Some local candidates for Mountain Home City Council and Baxter County Quorum Court are inviting the public to a meet and greet event on Saturday, October 12th. Michele Linehan, Bob Nault, and Paige Wolfe will host the informal gathering at the Ramada Inn from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meet and greet is open…

ByChris FultonOctober 3, 2024

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Prevention Awareness Youth Support Coalition to announce major drug prevention grant at ASUMH

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) is set to announce details of a significant federal grant aimed at reducing youth substance abuse in Baxter and Marion counties. Chancellor Dr. Bentley Wallace and Carry Manuel of the Prevention Awareness Youth Support (PAYS) Coalition will present information about the recently awarded Drug Free Communities (DFC) grant on Thursday,…

ByChris FultonSeptember 30, 2024