A bond selloff in New York, a higher price at the register in Mountain Home

The interest rate the U.S. government pays to borrow money for 30 years hit its highest level in nearly two decades this week. On Tuesday, the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond touched 5.34%, a level last seen in 2007. The 10-year Treasury note hit 4.75%, its highest in 19 months. The next day, the…

ByChris FultonAugust 21, 20260Comments

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An NDA hid a Fayetteville contract. Could the same thing happen here?

A Fayetteville resident is suing his city over public records tied to a drone manufacturer, and the case is drawing attention to a tool governments across Arkansas use to keep business deals out of public view. That tool is the nondisclosure agreement, or NDA. Ted Swedenburg filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Washington County Circuit Court.…

ByChris FultonJune 12, 20260Comments

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Men’s Health Month shines a light on men’s mental health and suicide

Every June, Men's Health Month reminds men to check their blood pressure, see a doctor and take care of their bodies. This year, advocates are pushing the conversation toward something men are far less likely to bring up: their mental health. June is both Men's Health Month and Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Men's Health…

ByChris FultonJune 12, 20260Comments

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Casey House front porch and roof complete; historical society seeks $15,000 for back porch

The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society has wrapped a major phase of restoration work on the 1858 Casey House and is now seeking $15,000 in donations to replace the home's aging back porch with historic white oak. The completed work includes a new front porch, a new cedar shingle roof and additional features Baxter…

ByChris FultonMay 13, 20260Comments

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Baxter County four businesses away from Work Ready Community designation

Baxter County is four employer sign-ups away from earning official ACT Work Ready Community status, the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce said this week. The designation, which the chamber has been pursuing alongside Arkansas State University-Mountain Home and the Mountain Home Public School District, certifies that a county's workforce has measurable, verified skills aligned…

ByChris FultonMay 6, 20260Comments

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‘It is Shameful’: Former Wolf House manager says State has let historic site decline

The retired manager of the Jacob Wolf House Historic Site is raising alarms about what he calls systematic neglect of Arkansas's oldest public structure by the state agency charged with its care. Marlon Mowdy, who managed the nationally significant Norfork site for seven years before retiring in December 2024, met Monday with State Senator Scott…

ByChris FultonDecember 11, 20250Comments

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Baxter County sales tax revenue continues upward trend

Baxter County's sales tax revenue maintained its growth trajectory in November, with collections from September sales showing a 3.4% increase over the same period last year, according to figures released Monday by the county treasurer's office. The county's portion of sales tax revenue rose to $521,365.99 for the month, an increase of $16,982.35 compared to…

ByChris FultonNovember 25, 20250Comments

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Litty details County projects, Airport growth at Chamber Breakfast

Baxter County remains debt-free while managing approximately 700 miles of roads and pursuing multiple facility improvements, County Judge Kevin Litty told business leaders Nov. 12 at the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce's State of City & County Breakfast. "Baxter County remains debt free. A lot of counties cannot say that. We've been blessed here,"…

ByChris FultonNovember 24, 20250Comments

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Unopposed candidates secure county offices, school board seats

Multiple county constitutional officers, quorum court members and Mountain Home School Board candidates have secured their positions for the next term after no challengers filed to oppose them before the November 12 deadline. County constitutional officers running unopposed include County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, Treasurer Jenay Mize, Collector Teresa Smith, and Assessor Jayme Nicholson…

ByChris FultonNovember 14, 20250Comments

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Chamber to hold State of City & County Breakfast event on Wednesday

The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce will present its State of City & County Breakfast on Nov. 12, featuring presentations from Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams and Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty on local government initiatives and future plans. The event, sponsored by Bass Cat/Yar-Craft Boats, will run from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at…

ByChris FultonNovember 7, 20250Comments