School board candidates post campaign finance numbers, Rogers leads contributions

Current Early Voting Totals - 3,129 ballots cast / 10.3% voter turnout The last day of early voting is here with election day looming tomorrow to determine the fate of Mountain Home’s high school. Polls will be open from 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m. at the Baxter County Courthouse. The Promise Land voting center is…

ByAlison FultonMay 8, 20230Comments

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Baxter County Sheriff’s Office receives $5,000 donation for animal control

The Baxter County Sheriff's Office announced that it received an anonymous donation in the amount of $5,000.00, made through the Baxter County Sheriff's Foundation. This donation will be used to pay for a video camera surveillance system and other improvements at the Baxter County Animal Shelter. The Sheriff's Office has taken over animal control responsibilities…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 8, 20230Comments

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Sanders signs bill that would require LRS to pay $13 million to reopen NABORS landfill

Arkansas's popular Governor has signed HB1744. The bill, which was supported by Arkansas Senator Scott Flippo and Arkansas State Representative Stetson Painter, will require Illinois based LRS to reimburse $13 million to the state for the closure of NABORS Landfill, if the company decides to go ahead with its purchase and reopen the landfill.…

ByChris FultonApril 19, 20230Comments

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All aboard The DOE Boy Express!

If you’re a fan of hot gooey cinnamon rolls, piping hot breakfast burritos and straight from the grill smash burgers then it’s time to hop aboard The DOE Boy Express. The popular Baxter County food stand with its unique coal engine train flair is celebrating being in its second year of business thanks to the…

ByChris FultonApril 14, 20230Comments

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LRS would be required to pay $13 million to reopen NABORS landfill if new bill signed by Sanders

The Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District’s attempted sale of NABORS landfill to Illinois based company Lakeshore Recycling System (LRS) may soon hit another speed bump if Governor Sarah Huckabee-Sanders signs a new bill amending the state’s environmental law surrounding its Landfill Post-Closure Trust fund. HB1744 was recently given the nod by the Arkansas State Senate…

ByChris FultonApril 13, 20230Comments

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King breaks silence over Sheriff Montgomery, seeks rape charge against former Sergeant Goode

The lawsuit against Baxter County and its popular Sheriff has seen some movement over the past few months, with a new trial date being set for Sept. 25 following revelations that former Baxter County jailer Tabitha King was attempting to have rape charges filed against former Baxter County Sergeant Steven Goode. King’s court case has…

ByChris FultonApril 12, 20230Comments

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Guest article: Counting down to next year’s total solar eclipse!

Mid-day sunshine will turn instantly to the darkness of night....nocturnal animals will emerge as if evening has fallen....the air will cool perhaps 15 degrees and a slight breeze will blow as in the cool of night on this April 8, 2024 only one year from now. The moon, moving eastward about its own diameter each…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 6, 20230Comments

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Baxter Health unveils Safe Haven Baby Box at hospital campus

Baxter Health has officially become the second hospital in Arkansas history to join with Safe Haven Baby Boxes to provide a safe drop-off location for the babies of struggling mothers who can no longer provide for their newborn child. The drop-box, which is located on the east side of Baxter Health’s hospital campus in Mountain…

ByChris FultonApril 5, 20230Comments

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State Broadband Office to meet in Mountain Home City Hall on Wednesday

The Arkansas State Broadband Office will meet on Wednesday, April 5 at 11:00 a.m. for an hour to discuss what the Broadband Office is working on in 2023 and beyond. The Arkansas State Broadband Office is developing a plan that goes beyond building broadband service to every Arkansan. "We would like to bring together community leaders like…

ByAlison FultonApril 3, 20230Comments

Government Health News

Vendor qualifications due on Monday for new Baxter County Health Department building

A statement of qualifications from potential architect and/or construction vendors are due to County Judge Kevin Litty on Monday, April 3 for the possible design and construction of a new health department building for Baxter County's local health unit. Respondents intending to submit qualifications should avoid including cost data at this time, otherwise they will…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 29, 20230Comments

School board candidates post campaign finance numbers, Rogers leads contributions

Baxter County Sheriff’s Office receives $5,000 donation for animal control

Sanders signs bill that would require LRS to pay $13 million to reopen NABORS landfill

All aboard The DOE Boy Express!

LRS would be required to pay $13 million to reopen NABORS landfill if new bill signed by Sanders

King breaks silence over Sheriff Montgomery, seeks rape charge against former Sergeant Goode

Guest article: Counting down to next year’s total solar eclipse!

Baxter Health unveils Safe Haven Baby Box at hospital campus

State Broadband Office to meet in Mountain Home City Hall on Wednesday

Vendor qualifications due on Monday for new Baxter County Health Department building

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