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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Mountain Home could see more than a foot of snow as major winter storm bears down

The National Weather Service is forecasting 7 to 13 inches of snow for the Mountain Home area as a major winter storm moves into Arkansas this weekend, with wind chills plunging to nearly 10 below zero. Baxter and Marion counties are under a Winter Storm Watch that goes into effect late Friday and runs through…

ByChris FultonJanuary 23, 20260Comments

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Winter storm expected to bring snow to Mountain Home this weekend

A winter storm is expected to bring snow and bitterly cold temperatures to the Twin Lakes area beginning Friday evening, with Saturday shaping up to be the main event for winter weather impacts. The National Weather Service has issued a weather impact alert for Jan. 23-25 as an Arctic cold front sweeps through Arkansas. Long-range…

ByChris FultonJanuary 21, 20260Comments

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Serenity seeks new Executive Director to lead Domestic Violence Shelter

Serenity Inc., the Mountain Home organization that operates a women's domestic abuse shelter, is searching for a new executive director to oversee its critical services for domestic violence survivors. The nonprofit, which provides shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence in the region, posted the full-time position on Indeed with responsibilities including overseeing…

ByChris FultonNovember 18, 20250Comments

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Lederhosen, laughter and lagers: Arktoberfest delivers another successful celebration

"Ein Prosit!" rang out across downtown Mountain Home as hundreds gathered Oct. 4 for the fourth annual Arktoberfest, where runners chugged beers between quarter-mile sprints, competitors tested their stein-holding stamina, and the community rallied to support local children in need. The festival, hosted by Rapp's Barren Brewing Company on the downtown square, transformed Mountain Home's…

ByChris FultonOctober 14, 20250Comments

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Baxter Health cuts 17 jobs in $10 million cost reduction plan

Baxter Health has eliminated 17 positions as part of a $10 million cost-cutting initiative aimed at addressing financial pressures from lower patient volumes and rising inflation, President and CEO Ron Peterson announced in an email to employees. The job cuts represent a portion of the $6 million in labor reductions the health system is implementing,…

ByChris FultonAugust 1, 20250Comments

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It’s official: Aldi headed to Mountain Home as County debates support

The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce has officially confirmed what many residents have suspected for months: discount grocery retailer Aldi is coming to Mountain Home, ending over a year of speculation and secrecy surrounding the project. The announcement, made via the Chamber's social media channels, praised the collaborative efforts of the North Central Arkansas…

ByChris FultonJuly 31, 20250Comments

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‘Walking beside him’: Daughter continues stepfather’s real estate dream

When Taylor Smith walks through the doors of Baxter Real Estate Company, she feels like she's walking alongside her late stepfather. The 25-year-old Mountain Home native recently obtained her real estate license and joined the same brokerage where Ronald "Junior" Murray began his 16-year career in the industry. Murray, who raised Smith from the age…

ByChris FultonJuly 30, 20250Comments

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Baxter County Historian to illuminate life of ‘Father of Mountain Home’

Orrin Dodd built a 30-room mansion, owned slaves and helped found Mountain Home's first school. Now newly appointed Baxter County Historian Vincent Anderson wants to tell the full story of the "Father of Mountain Home." Anderson will present his research on Dodd at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Donald W. Reynolds Library, examining how the…

ByChris FultonJuly 22, 20250Comments

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Mountain Home student named to University of Iowa dean’s list

Calvin Czeschin of Mountain Home was named to the University of Iowa dean's list for the spring 2025 semester. Czeschin was among more than 8,000 undergraduate students who achieved the academic honor. To qualify for the dean's list, students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on 12 or more semester hours of…

ByChris FultonJune 23, 20250Comments