Happy Thanksgiving from the Observer

The Mountain Home Observer will be closed for the remainder of this week as our team takes a well-deserved Thanksgiving break. We will resume publishing next week as we head into the Christmas holiday season. As we prepare to gather around tables with family and friends, I find myself reflecting on what I am most…

ByChris FultonNovember 26, 20250Comments

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Hiram Shaddox Health & Rehab hosts annual Thanksgiving meal for residents, families

Residents, families and staff gathered at Hiram Shaddox Health & Rehab this week for the facility's annual Family Thanksgiving Meal, bringing together loved ones for an afternoon of fellowship and holiday favorites. The event reflected the facility's approach to care that extends beyond medical services to creating a sense of community among residents, their families…

ByChris FultonNovember 24, 20250Comments

Column Events Government Health News

Keep Your Thanksgiving Feast Safe and Delicious

Thanksgiving is a time to open your home and table to friends, family, and guests—whether you enjoy big, bustling gatherings or prefer a cozy, intimate meal. No matter how you celebrate, one thing is certain: you want your guests to feel welcome, comfortable, and—most importantly—safe. Unfortunately, there’s one group you don’t want showing up to…

ByLeeAnn Blevins, U of A, Div. of Ag, Cooperative Extension ServiceNovember 19, 20250Comments

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The Dels sets new record with free Thanksgiving meals

The Dels continued their tradition of holiday giving Thursday, serving a record-breaking 1,146 free Thanksgiving meals to Mountain Home residents, surpassing last year's total of 967 meals. Mark Bertel, owner of The Dels and Mountain Home native, began this tradition in 2019 to address food insecurity in the area. Since its inception, The Dels has…

ByChris FultonDecember 2, 20240Comments

Crime Government News

Click it or Ticket: Buckle up this Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving holiday, Arkansas law enforcement is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on a high-visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt awareness campaign. From November 20 – November 26, law enforcement agencies will be working together to reduce the number of fatalities that occur when…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 16, 20230Comments