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Flooding causing damage near small Arkansas towns | What we know so far
YELLVILLE, Ark. — Considerable rainfall has led to flash flooding across the Natural State, with some of the heaviest reports coming from Marion County in north Arkansas. Sections of MC 8060 are impassible at the Moccasin Creek Bridge and multiple streets in Flippin and Yellville are currently flooded, according to the county's Arkansas Office of Emergency Management.
Local Mountain Home artist “ReImagines” slice of downtown square with new mural
Downtown Mountain Home just got a little bit more vibrant!. Catherine Stotesbery, a Mountain Home artist known for her vibrant and expressive work, has recently completed a new mural on the side of Lighthouse Counseling of the Ozarks in downtown Mountain Home. The mural, which took over 30 hours to...
Ozarks doctor saves woman’s life after performing new procedure at rural hospital
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (KY3) - A rural northern Arkansas hospital is using a new procedure to save more lives. One of those saved is a woman who came into a Mountain Home ER with a ruptured aneurysm. Rita Wood, an 81-year-old native of Fulton County, said she’d been healthy her entire life until one night not long ago.
Mountain Home City Council to discuss Kroger opioid settlement
The Mountain Home City Council is set to meet on Thursday, July 18, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The agenda includes several key items, including the Kroger Company opioid settlement, water rate adjustments, and a resolution to rename a portion of W. 7th Street. City...
Steel shipments arrive for the Mountain Home Community and Aquatic Center
Construction on Mountain Home’s Community and Aquatic Center is moving forward, with structural steel for the buildings already being delivered, Mayor Hillrey Adams told the Mountain Home Observer on Monday. “The structural steel is being delivered now and between close of business on Wednesday. On Thursday, we’ll be pouring...
RV swept away, dozens evacuated following heavy rains
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. (KAIT) - More than 100 people in several north Arkansas counties were evacuated Wednesday after heavy rains flooded roads and homes. K8 News’ Chief Meteorologist Ryan Vaughan said some places on the western side of Region 8 received 15 inches of rain Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Storms flood the Ozarks, dozens rescued from Arkansas nursing home
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — As much as 11 inches (nearly 28 centimeters) of rain fell overnight into Wednesday on parts of Marion County, Arkansas, in the Ozark Mountains, the National Weather Service said. At least 80 people had to evacuate a nursing home...
Flooding reported across several Arkansas towns
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After heavy rain entered the Natural State overnight and into the morning, parts of central and north Arkansas have reported experiencing flooding this morning. The National Weather Service in Little Rock placed southern Baxter County, southern Marion County, northeastern Searcy County, and northwestern Stone County...
Disaster relief applications from fundraiser now available for Baxter County tornado victims
The City of Mountain Home has announced that applications for disaster relief funds are now available for residents affected by the May 26th tornado. Those seeking assistance can obtain the Baxter County Disaster Relief Program Application from the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Applications can be picked up in...
Mayor Hogan gives noon update on conditions in Flippin
Mayor Heath Hogan of the City of Flippin gave a noon update to KTLO’s Heather Loftis on conditions following the large flooding event. Mayor, give us the latest update from the City of Flippin. Mayor Hogan:. Well, Heather, what we were dealing with this morning probably started a little...
Baxter County Disaster Recovery Center to be Closed Saturday
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Baxter County will be closed on Saturday due to a previously scheduled event. The center located at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas on 1042 Highland Circle in Mountain Home will resume normal operational hours Monday at 8.Normal hours at the center is 8 to 6 Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays. No appointments necessary.
Flippin Mayor reports on damage from flooding; Red Cross is active at FEMA shelter
Flood waters roll through the City of Flippin. Photo credit Flippin PD. The City of Flippin was hit hard from Wednesday’s heavy flooding and the mayor says they are just now beginning to get a full picture of the level of damage to homes, businesses, and city infrastructure. Mayor...
Floods inundate Marion County
Though there were no injuries or fatalities from last night’s heavy rainfall, Yellville, Flippin, and areas in Marion County are picking up the pieces following last night’s flooding that went into the early morning hours. Crews were called a little before 4 a.m. to answer reports of rapidly...
MH City Council hears how tornado fundraiser will benefit affected Baxter county residents
The Mountain Home City Council Thursday night heard from Mayor Hillrey Adams about the recent fundraiser held for the tornado victims in Baxter County. The event raised between $70,000 and $80,000 to aid those affected by the storms that hit the county May 26. Adams says those that had damage in Baxter County need to go to the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas to apply for a grant.
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