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Arkansas Prison Employees Fired After 'Devil in the Ozarks' Escape

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Arkansas Prison Employees Fired After 'Devil in the Ozarks' Escape

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Muslim inmate who won US Supreme Court beard case claims retaliatory transfer by Arkansas officials

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Muslim inmate who won US Supreme Court beard case claims retaliatory transfer by Arkansas officials

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A Muslim inmate who won a U.S. Supreme Court case upholding his right to grow a beard for religious reasons said in a lawsuit that Arkansas officials transferred him to a federal prison in West Virginia in retaliation for several other lawsuits he has filed.See the Story

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announces crackdown on loitering, especially at intersections

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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announces crackdown on loitering, especially at intersections

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Griffin's loitering conference, July 10. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a crackdown on loitering in a Thursday news conference. Griffin specially made note of people who “loiter at intersections.” He explained that people loitering at intersections, in some cases asking for or hoping to receive donations, pose a safety hazard to Arkansas motorists. “Loitering in and around public roadways, intersections, and …See the Story

Riley Green Goes Acoustic on 'Midtown Sessions'

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Big Machine Riley Green‘s stripping it down in a surprise new EP titled Midtown Sessions. The five-track project includes acoustic versions of his recent #1, “Worst Way,” as well as the previously released “Jesus Saves” and “Change My Mind.” It also adds a cover of Tim McGraw‘s “Cowboy in Me” and the new song “Bartender in Destin.” “I have always loved the acoustic versions of songs so I cut a few for y’all just the way I wrote them. … All acou…Little Rock · Little Rock See the Story

How 'Devil in the Ozarks' Escaped Using Sharpies, Bible Cover

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(NewsNation) — New details have emerged about convicted murderer and rapist Grant Hardin's escape from an Arkansas prison, including his use of Sharpies and a Bible cover. The former police chief disguised himself in a make-shift uniform designed to resemble that of a corrections officer. Two corrections officers have been fired as a result of the escape, one who let Hardin onto a back dock without supervision and one who opened the gates and al…Little Rock · Little Rock See the Story

'Best steakhouse' to close for good after 51 years as they ask for patience

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A BELOVED steakhouse has set its sights on permanently shutting down after over five decades to the dismay of diners. As the award-winning restaurant prepares to close for good, it is pleading with customers to be patient during its last few days of operation. GettyA beloved steakhouse is closing its doors for good after over 50 years[/caption] GettyThe popular steakhouse’s impending closure sparked much disappointment among loyal fans[/caption]…Pine Bluff · Pine Bluff Read Article

Woman facing drug charges appears in court

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A Midway woman charged with selling methamphetamine to persons working with law enforcement made a routine appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Sixty-seven-year-old Cynthia Lynn Ferguson is accused of selling the drug in July, September and October of last year and in April 2025. The purchases totaled about 32 grams of methamphetamine. In each case, the informant would be supplied with “buy money” and would then ar…Methamphetamine · Baxter County Read Article

Baxter County Library to host mini-golf FUNdraiser

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29 building permits valued at $5.2 million in June

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In June, 29 bulding permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager, Jeannie Anderson. Two commercial sign permits were issued. The first went to Baxter County Health Unit with a valuation of $500. The second went to Jordan’s Kwik Stop for a valuation of $18,450. Seven commercial permits were issued in June. The first went to ARCare for a valuation of $1,028,160. The second went to Legacy Ra…Mountain Home, Arkansas · Mountain Home Read Article

2025 Bomber Cross Country Schedule Announced

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The 2025 Mountain Home Bomber cross country schedule was recently released by head coach Wil Norris. The Bomber Boys cross country team, who are the three time defending 5A state champions, will look to join an exclusive list of programs, and would be the first since Elkins from 2008 to 2013, to win four or more consecutive state titles. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will open the season on August 28th with their Blue and Gold meet that will take…Mountain Home, Arkansas · Mountain Home Read Article

Mountain Home Lockeroom sweeps doubleheader against Manila

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Mountain Home Lockeroom rolled to a doubleheader sweep of Manila on Friday at Lester White Field in Cooper Park, taking the first game 17-5 and the second 16-1. In the opener, Lockeroom erupted for eight runs in the first inning, capitalizing on a Manila error before Xander McCandlis launched a two-run homer to left. Mason Sinclair added an RBI single and Nate Henderson drove in two with a groundout. Another error in the second made it 8-0. Lock…Mountain Home, Arkansas · Mountain Home Read Article

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