BaxterDespite Cost, Arkansas Sheriff Vows To Track Sex Offenders, Warn PublicOn Tuesday, investigators found the body of a missing California teen. John Albert Gardner III faces murder and rape charges in the death of 17-year-old Chelsea King. The story of sex offenders moving around and finding more victims has sparked debate over how well states track predators. Read more »
Filing Period Begins for Arkansas State-Wide OfficesArkansas' chaotic political scene may finally settle down next week, as the state prepares to kick off the filing period for public office. Read more »
New Area Code Coming to Northern ArkansasNew residents of northern Arkansas will be using a new area code beginning in 2012. Read more »
Mountain Home, AR Man Announces Candidacy for CongressA Mountain Home businessman has announced for the Democratic nomination for the 1st Congressional District seat. Read more »
Rockbridge, Missouri Man Charged for Baxter County, Arkansas TheftAn Ozark County, Missouri man is facing charges related to the December 30th theft of a trailer and tools in Baxter County, Arkansas. Read more »
3 Baxter County, Arkansas Men Face Felony Drug ChargesThree Baxter County, Arkansas men are facing felony drug charges involving the manufacture of methamphetamine. Read more » Both Sides Ask for Ruling on Arkansas Adoption BanOpponents and supporters of an Arkansas law banning unmarried couples from fostering or adopting children are asking a judge for a ruling on the prohibition. Read more »
UPDATED: Mountain Home AR Man May Have Died From Carbon Monoxide PoisoningNEW INFORMATION: The Baxter county Arkansas sheriff says a man found in a car in the Ozark National Forest appeared to die from intentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Read more »
January 2010 Among Snowiest in 10 Arkansas CommunitiesThe National Weather Service says a new record for snowfall in January was set at one Ozarks community in Arkansas as a result of last week's storm, while the month was among the top 10 snowy Januarys at several other sites in the state. Read more »
Juvenile Inmates Beat Guard to Death, Escape in Pine Bluff, ArkansasJefferson County authorities say a guard has died after three inmates at a juvenile lockup in Pine Bluff beat him as they fled the detention center. Read more »
Historic Paddlewheel Towboat Sinks in Jackson County, ArkansasAuthorities in Jackson County are investigating the sinking of a historic paddlewheel towboat, the Mary Woods No. 2, that had been moored at Jacksonport State Park since it was donated in 1967. Read more » Heavy Snow Leads Baxter County, AR Judge To Declare County DisasterThe county judge says due to thawing and freezing caused by snow, roads will likely have heavy damage. He says the declaration is a proactive rather than reactive approach to a possible problem. Read more »
Gassville, AR man advances on "American Idol"David Pittman, 27, of Gassville, Ark., earned a ticket to Hollywood on this week's episode of "American Idol." Pittman was among 11,000 people who auditioned for the show this summer in Dallas. Read more »
Mountain Home, Arkansas Man Facing Child Porn ChargesA Mountain Home, Arkansas man has been arrested on felony charges of possession of child pornography. Read more »
Arkansas Lawmakers Delay Vote on Lottery ScholarshipsLawmakers say they need more time before they recommend the amounts for scholarships that will be funded by Arkansas' lottery. Read more »
Arkansas State of the Union ReactionsHere is a look at reaction from members of Arkansas' congressional delegation to President Obama's State of the Union speech: Read more »
Two Baxter Co, Arkansas, Businesses Accused Skipping Out on Liquor TaxesTwo fraternal organizations say they should be exempt from the taxes. Read more »
Arkansas Governor's Budget: No Raises for Public EmployeesArkansas top budget officer says the governor's budget for the upcoming year does not include any raises for state workers. Read more »
Two Arrested for Burglarizing a Mt. Home, AR, ChurchTwo men are charged with burglarizing a Mountain Home, Arkansas, church, taking expensive audio equipment. Read more »
Several Missouri & Arkansas Communities Open Warming CentersMany communities in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas have opened "warming centers" for residents who need to escape the severe low temperatures. Read more » |
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