Roads, quarry concerns and a damaged bridge dominate Baxter County Judge forum

With more than 700 miles of county roads, a damaged bridge awaiting funding and lingering questions about water quality at a county-owned quarry, the race for Baxter County Judge took center stage during a public forum on Feb. 11 at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Incumbent County Judge Kevin Litty faced challenger Eric…

ByChris FultonFebruary 18, 20260Comments

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Opinion: Local businessman holds key to airport future

Editor's Note: In an earlier version of this article, the author's name was correct in the byline, but not the organization associated with it. The article represents the opinion of Gerald Gaige, but that opinion is not associated with LEAF (Leading Edge Aviation Foundation). For the Baxter County Airport, Gaige serves as the AOPA Airport…

ByGerald GaigeDecember 13, 20240Comments

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Farewell to Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass

Baxter County held a farewell reception for Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass on Friday at the Baxter County Courthouse, complete with cake, cookies, coffee and a decade of memories to flip through presented in a scrapbook. The event was attended by friends, family, co-workers, employees and government officials that Pendergrass met and worked with throughout…

ByChris FultonDecember 19, 20220Comments

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County to hold farewell reception for Baxter County Judge Pendergrass on Friday

Baxter County will be holding a retirement reception for Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass on Friday from noon to 2 p.m. in the Baxter County Courthouse. The reception will take place in the courtroom on the second floor. The county will provide refreshments during the reception. Judge Pendergrass was first elected to office as Baxter…

ByChris FultonDecember 14, 20220Comments

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Thank you to all who participated in the Keep Baxter County Beautiful Campaign

As County Judge of Baxter County, I am pleased to recognize the huge success of the fall campaign, Keep Baxter County Beautiful, as we joined the State initiative for Keeping Arkansas Beautiful. Keep Arkansas Beautiful – Baxter County – The Fall Outdoor Clean-up Season spearheaded by Juvenile Officer Cristi Koffler, Baxter County Community Service Program.…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffOctober 7, 20220Comments

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Baxter County Judge candidates talk Saddle Club, first 100 days in office

All Baxter County Judge candidates appeared together during a political forum for a second time on Monday May 9 at Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company. The event was hosted by the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce and Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company. Candidates mingled with a crowd of about 30 potential constituents and area leaders before sitting…

ByAlison FultonMay 11, 20220Comments

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