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Body recovered from Bull Shoals Lake believed to be missing Lakeview man

A body recovered from Bull Shoals Lake on Monday afternoon is believed to be that of a Lakeview man who went missing in late April, the Baxter County Sheriff's Office said. Mark Alan Hanes, 48, was reported missing April 25 after he did not return from the dock. Family members told authorities his vehicle was…

ByChris FultonJune 3, 20260Comments

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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Norfork hatchery crisis puts Twin Lakes economy on notice

Steve Blumreich has fished the tailwaters below Norfork Dam for more than 40 years. He knows the river's moods, the way water clarity shifts with the seasons, the subtle signs that tell an experienced angler whether the trout are holding or scattered. So when the Norfork National Fish Hatchery lost roughly 90 percent of its…

ByChris FultonFebruary 11, 20260Comments

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USACE to temporarily close Dam Quarry Campground

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close Dam Quarry Campground and the tailwater boat ramp on Norfork Lake Oct. 7 through Oct. 19, 2025, for park improvements. Work includes paving and major road improvements. During the closure, rangers will also be conducting prescribed burns in the park to restore the native grass ecosystems…

ByChris FultonOctober 7, 20250Comments

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Corps partially reopens Cranfield Park on Norfork Lake, closes Panther Bay swim beach

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has partially reopened Cranfield Park recreation area on Norfork Lake following months of closure due to high water and improvement work. The Little Rock District announced the reopening includes a new boat ramp parking area that can accommodate up to 100 vehicles with trailers, along with additional parking for…

ByChris FultonSeptember 2, 20250Comments

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