Hometown News

Bank robbery in Gassville

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:16:24 +0000

70-year-old Richard Bower of Junction City, Oregon was arrested Tuesday in connection with a robbery at the First National Bank and Trust branch in Gassville.

Area High School Basketball - Tuesday

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:10:30 +0000

The Mountain Home Lady Bombers opened up their basketball season Tuesday night with an 82-62 win over Pulaski Academy in the 7up-RC Classic at Greene County Tech High School in Paragould.

Lady Bombers open season Tuesday

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:37:25 +0000

The Mountain Home Lady Bombers will begin their basketball season this evening when they face Pulaski Academy in the annual 7Up/RC Classic at Greene County Tech High School in Paragould.

Car chase through Harrison ends in arrest

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:31:32 +0000

40-year-old Troy Frederick of Hattieville was arrested on numerous charges Monday night after leading authorities on a car chase through Harrison.

MH, GF end season in playoffs

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:01:07 +0000

The Mountain Home Bombers saw their football season come to a close Friday night as they dropped a 34-20 loss to Watson Chapel in the opening round of the Class 6A state playoffs at Bomber Stadium

Harrison announces leaf pick up

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:39:18 +0000

The city-wide leaf pick-upin the city of Harrison is scheduled to begin next Thursday the 20th.

Arvest Bank Tournament results

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:17:00 +0000

The annual Arvest Bank Tournament is being played this week at Flippin.

State High School Footbal Playoffs

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:38:00 +0000

The first round of the high school football playoffs will be played all over the state this Friday so here's a round down of all the opening round contests..

Make-A-Wish Open House

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:11:00 +0000

This Saturday at the Quaility Inn in Harrison, the first annual Charity Open House for the Make-A-Wish Foundation will be held in the convention center.

House-Baser acquitted due to mental illness

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:27:08 +0000

19-year-old Samantha House-Baser of Norfork, who was charged with kidnapping a toddler from a Mountain Home daycare in June, was acquitted by Baxter County Circuit Judge John Putman of those charges Thursday by reason of mental disease.

High school playoff scenarios for local teams

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:47:39 +0000

Tonight, the Mountain Home football Bombers close out their regular season with a trip to Searcy in 6A-East Conference action.

Free flu shots

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:39:26 +0000

The flu season is almost here and medical personnel and health officials from around the area are encouraging everyone to protect themselves and their family members, by getting vaccinated.

Election results

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:54:41 +0000

Here are all the results from all local races in the counties of the Hometown News viewing area plus all the statewide races and ballot issues:

Election Day!

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:04:32 +0000

It may have seemed at times like it was never going to get here, but today is Election Day in Arkansas and around the United States.

David's Trail

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:24:00 +0000

Nearly 100 people were on hand Thursday afternoon at Lake Norfork for the dedication of David's Trail, the beginning of what eventually be a 50-mile trail along the shorelines of the lake to honor David Floyd, an area civic leader and marathon runner who died in July 2006 after collapsing during a morning run.

Area spook houses part 2

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:21:52 +0000

Following up on last night's report on area haunted houses the Hometown News crew armed with a “Spook Cam”, ventured back into the walls of the Highway 7 Haunted warehouse and found it to be a truly different world after the sun went down…

Spook Houses in the Area

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:55:30 +0000

Halloween returns to the Ozarks this year with a cavalcade of spooky things to do. Hometown news went looking for places whose treats are the tricks. Our cameras found that those who enjoy a little scream with their sugar are in luck this year in the Ozarks.

Tobacco free Arkansas

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:10:28 +0000

The first of six forums to be held in Arkansas on tobacco cessation, education and prevention. was held last Thursday in Mountain Home.

March of Dimes Jail and Bail

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:08:00 +0000

Sean’s Restaurant in Mountain Home hosted a March of Dimes Jail and Bail last week.

Two facilities dedicated to Gene Durand

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:34:21 +0000

The newly dedicated Gene Durand Cardiac Rehabilitation Center was dedicated Thursday afternoon at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

BRMC renames women\'s center

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:32:28 +0000

The Women’s Health Education Center of Baxter Regional Medical Center was officially renamed Tuesday to honor 81-year-old Josee Schliemann of Oakland.

Area High School Basketball - Thursday

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:18:27 +0000

Both Bergman high school teams improved to 2-0 on the young basketball season as they swept Shirley Thursday night at the Twin Rivers Classic in Norfork.

Area High School Basketball

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:32:31 +0000

Both Valley Springs teams opened the basketball season with victories Wednesday night as swept Calico Rock in action at the Twin Rivers Classic in Norfork.

Early voting brings record turnout

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:18:21 +0000

Early voting for the November 4th election was even more popular the second day.

Area High School Basketball

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:09:29 +0000

The high school basketball season got under way Tuesday night around the area.

Lady Goblins battle, but drop last home match of season

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:47:48 +0000

The Harrison Lady Goblins volleyball team closed out their home season with 3-game loss to Alma at the Spook House Tuesday, but were competitive in all three games with the Airedalettes who will be the 5A-West's third seed in the state tourney next week.

3A-North Volleyball tourney begins

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:13:30 +0000

In the 3A-North Volleyball District Tournament at Bergman last night.

Early voting starts Monday

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:12:18 +0000

Early voting in Arkansas for the November 4th general election begins Monday and Boone County residents will have their choice of polling places this year thanks to local business owners Dorwin and Patsy Shaddox.

Boone Co. Quorum Court keeps transfer station open

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:15:39 +0000

Instead of closing the Bellefonte solid waste transfer station,
the Boone County Quorum Court unanimously voted Monday night to raise the bag rates.

Jonesboro drops Mountain Home

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:59:01 +0000

The Mountain Home Bombers rolled up over 400 yards of offense at Jonesboro on Friday but were plagued by seven turnovers in a 34-17 loss to the Hurricane in 6A-East Conference play.

CAC hands Goblins first loss

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:52:21 +0000

The Harrison Goblins saw a 21-7 halftime lead quickly disappear into a second half deficit, one they could not climb back from as they fell 42-27 to the Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs Friday night in 5A-West Conference play.

MH daycare won't face sanctions

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:48:29 +0000

The Arkansas Department of Human Services says that a Mountain Home daycare where a woman abducted a 16-month-old boy in June will not face any permanent state sanctions over the incident.

63rd annual Turkey Trot Festival

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:20:00 +0000

The 63rd annual Turkey Trot Festival will be held in Yellville on Friday and Saturday.

Goblins win 5A State Golf title

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:02:40 +0000

The Harrison Goblins captured their first state golf championship in over a decade when they won the Class 5A STate Championship Tuesday at their own home course, the Harrison Country Club.

Celebrity Pro-Am at Murder Rock

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:00:49 +0000

Last week, the John Daly’s Celebrity pro-am Lion’s Heart Invitational Golf Tournament was held at the brand new Murder Rock Golf and Country Club in Hollister.

Goblins edge Greenwood in shootout

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:10:48 +0000

The Harrison Goblins did something they haven't done in five years and that's beat Greenwood.

Bombers rout LR Hall at Homecoming

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:08:35 +0000

The Mountain Home Bombers celebrated Homecoming last Friday at Bomber Stadium by ending a three-game slide and picking up their first victory in 6A-East Conference play when they overwhelmed Little Rock Hall 37-2.

Huntsville edges Berryville

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:05:47 +0000

The Huntsville Eagles converted five interceptions into only 3 points on Friday but that was good enough to defeat the Berryville Bobcats 16-14 in 1-4A Conference action at Bobcat Stadium.

Harvest Fest in Harrison

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:12:28 +0000

The 2008 Main Street Harrison Harvest Fest kicked off Friday morning on the square in downtown Harrison.

Harrison burglary suspect arrested

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:59:44 +0000

20-year-old Bradley Ryan Husty of Harrison has been arrested by police in connection with two of the recent burglaries around town.

Lady Goblins 7th in 5A state golf

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:58:16 +0000

Hot Springs Lakeside easily won the Class 5A state title on its own home course at the Hot Springs Country Club, defeating runner-up Green Couty Tech by 19 strokes.

Bergman girls third at 3A state golf

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:52:00 +0000

The Class 3A Girls State Golf Tournament was held Monday at the Balboa Course in Hot Springs Village.

Lady Bomber golfers third at state

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:49:00 +0000

The Benton Lady Panthers won the Class 6A State Golf Tournament Tuesday at the Searcy Country Club.

Goblins roll over Vilonia

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:18:28 +0000

The Harrison Goblins picked up a big victory Friday night at F.S. Garrison Stadium as they upended the Vilonia Eagles 38-19 in the 5A-West Conference opener for both schools.

Lady Goblins win first conference match

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:55:27 +0000

Senior Caroline Bennett swatted down a career-best 24 kills to lead the Harrison Lady Goblins to a 3-1 victory (25-22, 14-25, 30-28, 25-18) over the Central Arkansas Christian Lady Mustangs Thursday evening in 5A-West Conference volleyball action at The Spook House.

Goblins win fourth straight 5A-West golf title

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:33:01 +0000

The Harrison Goblins captured their fourth straight 5A-West Conference Golf title as they bested second place CAC by 19 strokes at the Harrison Country Club.

MH takes 2nd, 3rd at 6A-East golf meet

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:31:00 +0000

The Mountain Home golf teams were in Searcy Tuesday afternoon for the 6A-East Conference Golf Tournament at the Searcy Country Club.

TLC Bank coming to Norfork

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:08:57 +0000

It has been about 75 years since the town of Norfork had its own bank. But that's about to change.

Lady Bombers win at Batesville

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:07:06 +0000

The Mountain Home Lady Bombers volleyball team picked up a non-conference road victory Monday, defeating Batesville 3-0 (25-17, 25-19 and 27-25).

Bergman Panthers win regional golf title

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:06:16 +0000

The Bergman Panthers clipped the Yellville-Summit Panthers 250 to 254 to win the Class 3A Region 1 Golf Tournament Monday at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Mountain Home.

West Fork wins Ozarks Slamfest

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:39:00 +0000

The West Fork Lady Tigers captured the Ozarks Slamfest Volleyball Invitational Saturday at the Brandon Burlsworth Youth Center in Harrison, surviving two hard fought games against Little Rock Episcopal Collegiate in the championship match.

Goblins mercy-rule McDonald County

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:37:58 +0000

The Harrison Goblins improved to 3-0 on the season and had an easy time of it as well, rolling to a 49-7 mercy-rule victory over the McDonald County, Mo. Mustangs Friday night at F.S. Garrison Stadium.

Bombers' rally short against Batesville

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:36:19 +0000

The Mountain Home Bombers dropped their second straight game to a member of Class 5A as they fell 29-16 to Batesville Pioneers Friday at Bomber Stadium.

Boone County Fair

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:10:36 +0000

The Northwest Arkansas District Fairgrounds in Harrison has been the host to the Boone County Fair the last couple of days and will wrap up this weekend.

Greenbrier downs Lady Goblins

xl7tv@xl7tv.com — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:09:22 +0000

The Harrison Lady Goblins volleyball team are still looking for their first win in 5A-West Conference play as they fell to 0-and-5 in the league Thrusday in a three-game loss to Greenbrier (25-22, 25-22, 25-10)