McConnell and Wilber crowned Mountain Home’s 2026 homecoming queen and king

Mountain Home High School seniors Mary Charles McConnell and Gus Wilber were crowned the 2026 homecoming queen and king Friday night at Bomber Stadium, capping the school's "Bombers Take Flight" homecoming week. McConnell was chosen from a field of seven senior maids that also included Miley Epps, Lucy Koehn, Laney Lueck, Ellie Miller, Caylee Simmons…

ByChris FultonOctober 5, 20260Comments

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MHHS homecoming royalty pose for portrait as ‘Bombers Take Flight’ week begins

Mountain Home High School's 2026 homecoming court gathered for its official portrait as the school kicked off homecoming week under the theme "Bombers Take Flight." The 28-member court will be presented at Friday afternoon's pep rally before the homecoming king and queen are crowned at Bomber Stadium. Pregame festivities start at 6:30 p.m., with the…

ByChris FultonSeptember 30, 20260Comments

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MHHS seniors hear from Rapp’s Barren owner as Arkansas Applied Campaign kicks off

Mountain Home High School seniors got a look at life after graduation Wednesday as the school kicked off its Arkansas Applied Campaign, a push to get every senior thinking about college, job training, the military or work before they walk across the stage in May. Russell Tucker, co-owner of Rapp's Barren Brewing Co. and a…

ByChris FultonSeptember 24, 20260Comments

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Last day for MHHS juniors to sign up for the PSAT

Today is the last day for Mountain Home High School juniors and sophomores to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT, the test that opens the door to National Merit Scholarships. Students sign up in the high school office before the end of the school day Friday. The cost is $18. The test will be given at…

ByChris FultonSeptember 18, 20260Comments

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Mountain Home High School names 2026 homecoming royalty

Mountain Home High School has announced its 2026 homecoming court ahead of homecoming week, which runs Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 under the theme "Bombers Take Flight." The Bombers host Russellville in the homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 2, at Bomber Stadium. Senior maids are Miley Epps, Lucy Koehn, Laney Lueck, Mary Charles McConnell, Ellie…

ByChris FultonSeptember 15, 20260Comments

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Mountain Home cadet honored for saving classmate’s life at Norfork Dam

A Mountain Home High School student has received a national Navy honor for performing CPR on a fellow cadet who stopped breathing during a school trip in May. Cadet Petty Officer 3rd Class Ross Landreth was awarded the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Meritorious Achievement Ribbon for his actions on May 26. Principal Mary…

ByChris FultonAugust 14, 20260Comments

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Bombers to honor military and first responders Aug. 28, with sign-up deadline this week

Mountain Home High School will hold a Military and First Responders Appreciation Night at its Aug. 28 football game against the Cardinals, and anyone who wants to take part needs to sign up by Friday. A dinner for military members, first responders and one guest each starts at 6 p.m. The game follows at 7…

ByChris FultonAugust 11, 20260Comments

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Mountain Home posts its best AP passing rate on record as perfect scores quadruple

Mountain Home students turned in the highest Advanced Placement passing rate in district history this spring, with 54.17 percent of AP students earning a score of 3 or higher. Assistant Superintendent Judy Lawrence presented the results to the school board July 16 as part of the district's academic report. She framed the numbers as the…

ByChris FultonJuly 24, 20260Comments

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Mountain Home seniors to paint parking spots in PTO fundraiser

Mountain Home High School's Class of 2027 will get to paint personalized designs on their parking spots this summer in a fundraiser for the school's parent-teacher organization. Students can reserve a spot for $40. The money goes to the Mountain Home PTO to support teachers during the school year. The event runs across two afternoons…

ByChris FultonJuly 14, 20260Comments

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Mountain Home seniors to paint parking spots in PTO fundraiser

Mountain Home High School's Class of 2027 will get to paint personalized designs on their parking spots this summer in a fundraiser for the school's parent-teacher organization. Students can reserve a spot for $40. The money goes to the Mountain Home PTO to support teachers during the school year. The event runs across two afternoons…

ByChris FultonJune 25, 20260Comments