Elizabeth
GOVERNMENT
Baxter County Recovery Center to close permanently
On Tuesday, July 30, the Baxter County Recovery Center, located at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas 1042 Highland Circle, in Mountain Home will close permanently at the end of the day. Survivors can still visit the center in Benton County at its new address Northwest Arkansas Community College’s...
Mountain Home School District Loses FOIA Lawsuit
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — The Mountain Home School District lost a lawsuit this week that alleged its school board violated open-meetings laws by conducting business through text messages. On Tuesday, July 23, Baxter County Circuit Court Judge John Putman ruled against the district in a FOIA lawsuit filed by...
City Council to tackle outdated ordinances, fireworks displays in next meeting
The Mountain Home City Council will address several items at its upcoming regular meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024, including an outdoor recreation grant application, property liens, repealing outdated ordinances, and updating fireworks regulations. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 720...
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to host boating safety class in Mountain Home
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is set to host a boating safety class in Mountain Home on August 8 and 9, 2024. The two-day course will be held at the Ramada Inn from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening. The class aims to educate boaters on essential safety practices...
MH City Councilwoman Paige Evans to not seek re-election
Mountain Home City Councilwoman Paige Evans announced that she will not seek re-election for her Ward 3, Position 1 seat. Evans, who has served on the city council for five and a half years, expressed gratitude for the support she received from residents during her tenure. “It has been an...
Mountain Home City Pool to host Flick N’ Float event July 27
The Mountain Home City Pool will host a Flick N’ Float event Saturday night from 7 to 10 at the City Pool in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month. The movie Under the Boardwalk will be shown around 8:15. Noodles, life-jackets and puddle jumpers will be the only flotation devices allowed upon entry and the diving board and deep end will be closed off to swimmers. The Pool Concession Stand will be closed, however, First Aid Sweet Treats Food Truck will be on location.
Chamber Leadership Class works to achieve certification to benefit local economy
Dani Pugsley, Chamber CEO presenting to local leaders on work force initiative. The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class is working to bring a new certification to Mountain Home and Baxter County with the hope to create new economic growth for the area as a whole. The Chamber Leadership...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.