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EDUCATION
Local teen earns GED and scholarship at ASU-Mountain Home
Justin Lester, a 17-year-old student at the ASU-Mountain Home Adult Education Center, has recently achieved a significant milestone in his educational journey. Not only has Justin successfully earned his GED, but he has also secured the Academic Distinction Scholarship from Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH). Justin’s decision to pursue his...
Mountain Home Public Schools sees decrease in Kindergarten enrollment
Mountain Home Public Schools is experiencing a lower-than-expected kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year, as discussed during the August 15th school board meeting. The district is carefully monitoring the situation and considering its potential implications for the district in the future. Superintendent Allyson Dewey reported current kindergarten enrollment at...
ASUMH to Host Southern Storyteller Sean Dietrich for Performing Arts Series Opener
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) is set to kick off its 13th season of the Performing Arts Series with a special presentation by Sean Dietrich, better known as “Sean of the South,” on September 17 at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. Dietrich, a columnist, novelist, and stand-up...
Mountain Home, West Plains to open football season in inaugural ‘Battle of the Border’
The Mountain Home High School football team is preparing to open its 2024 campaign with the start of a new rivalry. The Bombers are set to meet West Plains as the two teams will play for the new Battle of the Border Trophy. Mountain Home is coming off a season...
Thursday football schedule includes 2 MH junior high teams opening season with later start time
Thursday’s football schedule includes the start of the season for two of Mountain Home’s junior high teams. Batesville will come to Bomber Stadium with action starting an hour later than originally scheduled due to the heat. Mountain Home’s freshmen competed in a benefit outing against Central Arkansas Christian...
MHHS conference opener among Thursday local volleyball outings
Thursday’s volleyball action will mark the start of the 5A-East conference slate for the Mountain Home High School team. The Lady Bombers will continue their home stand by welcoming Paragould to the Twin Lakes Area. The junior high junior varsity match begins at 4 followed by the junior high varsity, high school J.V. and high school varsity matches.
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