‘Flying Start’ event this Saturday – part of National Learn to Fly Week

Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on Saturday, May 20, as EAA Chapter 775 hosts a “Flying Start” informational program on learning to fly at the Baxter County Airport (6462 AR-126, Midway, AR). EAA Chapter 775, a local organization, is part of the national Experimental Aircraft Association, dedicated…

ByChris FultonMay 16, 20230Comments

Teachers get hands on with aviation education at Baxter County Airport

Thirteen educators from Mountain Home High School attended class at the Baxter County Airport as part of their professional development. Cathy Beckham, Work Based Learning Coordinator and ACME Academy Leader, describes this district-wide program as “an effort to help educators prepare students to be aware of practical career opportunities on graduation, either for more education…

ByChris FultonApril 10, 20230Comments

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Quorum Court appropriates funds for airport land purchase

While Tuesday’s Quorum Court session may have been focused on Baxter County Judge Pendergrass and his well-deserved retirement, the court still moved forward with its important business. The biggest agenda item outside of the county’s 2023 budget was the court’s appropriation of $302,000 to purchase 61 acres south of the Baxter County Airport. The Federal…

ByChris FultonDecember 9, 20220Comments

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Quorum Court votes to use American Rescue Plan funds for land purchase and construction of new Health Department building

The Baxter County Quorum Court passed several resolutions Tuesday evening to advance several ongoing projects. Those resolutions included the appropriation of $4 million to purchase land and construct a new Health Department building, as well as appropriations for an additional $300,000 to the Denton Ferry Road Bridge project. Baxter County's Health Department has been in…

ByChris FultonAugust 4, 20220Comments

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Baxter County Airport looks to Quorum Court for help with $26 million expansion project

The Baxter County Airport has asked members of the Baxter County Quorum Court to begin thinking about setting aside money for their share of the costs to expand the airport's runways after receiving a promise of financial support from the Federal Aviation Administration. The upgrade project would see the airport's runway receive a 1000-foot extension…

ByChris FultonJuly 7, 20220Comments

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Missing hunter found with assistance from Baxter County Sheriff’s Office

A missing hunter was found in Oregon County, Missouri, after the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office successfully deployed its helicopter to assist the Oregon County Sheriff’s Office with its search Nov. 26. Osborne Elliott, 62, of St. Louis, was found injured after failing to return to his deer camp the day before. “They reached out and…

ByChris FultonDecember 14, 20210Comments