Mayor Adams spearheads fundraiser for tornado victims

When it comes to taking care of those in need, the residents of Baxter County and Mountain Home refuse to quit. In the latest local effort to help those in need, Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams is leading a community-wide fundraising campaign for victims of the May 26 tornado that struck Baxter County. The fundraiser,…

ByChris FultonJuly 11, 20240Comments

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How to Document Home Ownership and Occupancy for FEMA

As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. FEMA has taken steps to make it easier for disaster survivors in Baxter, Benton, Boone and Marion counties to verify ownership and occupancy after experiencing loss from the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Owners…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffJune 12, 20240Comments

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FEMA Meeting Arkansans in Baxter County

FEMA expands assistance to more Arkansans after the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. FEMA will send Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews to disaster-affected neighborhoods in Baxter County, often going door-to-door to help residents. DSA crews are currently visiting neighborhoods in Baxter, Benton and Boone counties. DSA is also available at registration intake centers…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffJune 12, 20240Comments

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NWS confirms EF-3 tornado touched down in Briarcliff

The National Weather Service Little Rock has confirmed that an EF-3 tornado touched down in Briarcliff in Baxter County leaving behind devastation as it moved through the county towards Norfork Lake. NWS had previously confirmed that an EF-3 tornado had touchdown in Boone County before making its way into Marion County. Half of the eight…

ByChris FultonMay 29, 20240Comments

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Fat Boyz Smash House donates 449 meals following Sunday tornado

Fat Boyz Smash House announced that they donated 449 meals to residents in need on Memorial Day following the EF-3 tornado that took the life of one resident and injured 17 others after touching down in Baxter County Sunday morning. The Mountain Home burger joint announced Sunday that it would be giving away free meals…

ByChris FultonMay 29, 20240Comments

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Baxter and Marion County residents begin recovery efforts after storm takes lives of four

Baxter and Marion County residents are rolling up their sleeves and lending out helping hands to clean up their communities following Sunday morning’s storm that took the lives of four local residents. The storm, which set off tornado alarms across multiple counties during the early morning hours of Sunday, uprooted trees, snapped power poles in…

ByChris FultonMay 28, 20240Comments

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