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MHHS students become broadcasters on Bomber Sports Network
Two Mountain Home High School students, Jackson Free and Jack Coleman, have become broadcasters for live streams on the Bomber Sports Network YouTube channel. They made their debut on Monday, as the Bomber Baseball team faced off against conference rival, Harrison Goblins. Both Free and Coleman also started a Mountain Home SportsCenter account on multiple social media platforms, where they would give score updates and post game interviews with the player of the game.
Dora sophomore Kinley Luna reflects on reaching 1,000 points in hoops, state title in cross country
Kinley Luna (Photo courtesy of Dora R-III School District) Kinley Luna of Dora has accomplished a lot as a multi-sport athlete. She helped lead Dora to its first cross country state title in program history and has already reached 1,000 points in basketball while only being a sophomore. Luna is also a part of the track team and is looking to have another spectacular season. Luna reflects on reaching the 1,000 point mark on Feb. 13 at Ava.
Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Buddy Bass Tournament scheduled for April
The 40th-annual Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Buddy Bass Tournament will be held April 12 at Lake Norfork Marina in Henderson. The first flight begins at 7 and will end at 3. The entry fee is $100 per boat, and $5 go to the Big Bass Pot, where 75% of the entry fees goes to the biggest bass, and 2% goes to the second biggest bass. Proceeds from the tournament will go to the West Plains chapter of the Concerned Citizens for Cystic Fibrosis Research and Support, Inc.
Johnson recaps Izard County's state championship season, being named finals MVP
Quinn Johnson (Photo courtesy of Izard County School District) On March 13, the Izard County High School girls’ basketball team made history when it captured the program’s first ever state championship. Senior Quinn Johnson was named MVP in the Lady Cougars’ 72-66 victory over Barton. Johnson says it was amazing to see all of her and her teammates’ hard work finally pay off.
Severa area athletes listed on All-State, All-State Tournament basketball teams
The Arkansas Activities Association has released its All-State and All-State Tournament teams from the high school basketball season. Several athletes from the area were recognized. In Class 5A, Mountain Home was represented on the girls’ side by Laykin Moore and Livi Fosness on the All-State team and Brooklynn Mitchell on the All-State Tournament team.
Melbourne boys' basketball team faces off against Osceola in Class 3A state championship
Photo courtesy of Melbourne High School The Melbourne boys’ basketball team is in Hot Springs to play in the Class 3A state championship game at Bank OZK Arena. Melbourne will face off against Osceola in the finals on Thursday night at 7:45, and the game will be televised on Arkansas PBS. The Bearkatz are being led by the program’s first year head coach, Logan Bailey.
Izard County Lady Cougars seek to bring home 1st state championship in program history
Photo courtesy of Izard County School District The Izard County girls’ basketball team is headed to Hot Springs on Thursday to face off against Barton for the Class 2A state championship. The Lady Cougars have had an outstanding season with a current record of 31-4. They will play at noon at Bank OZK Arena. Izard County is making its first appearance in program history. Lady Cougars’ head coach David Harmon speaks about the excitement going around the community.
McClain reflects on MHHS basketball career, reaching 1,000 career points
Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography via Bomber Basketball Ryder McClain is a senior on the Mountain Home boys’ basketball team. He has been a starter since his sophomore year and hit the 1,000 point mark in his last career game as a Bomber at Greenwood. McClain has been a key part of the program the past few years, and has been a big contributor to their success. McClain talks about the relief of finally reaching 1,000 points.
Due prepares to compete in USA Swimming Sectional Meet
Caleb Due A member of the Mountain Home High School swim team is preparing to compete in the USA Swimming Sectional Meet later this month. Senior Caleb Due will take part in the meet on the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia. Due says he had a sense of excitement and relief when he found out he had qualified for the event.
MH mayor presents key to city to Arkansas State men's basketball coach
Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams presents a key to the city to Arkansas State head coach Bryan Hodgson. After a disastrous tornado hit the Twin Lakes area in May of 2024, Arkansas State men’s basketball team came and helped out the community. A couple of days after the tornado hit, Arkansas State head basketball coach Bryan Hodgson called Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams and told him that he and his players wanted to come help out in anyway possible. On Feb.
MH mayor discusses benefits for Bassmaster Open at Norfork Lake
The St. Croix Bassmaster Open is a big upcoming event taking place from April 3-5 on the Norfork Lake. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams talks about the effects the event has on the community. The mayor says the event is a great opportunity to expose Norfork Lake to the pro fishermen.
Salem's Payne reflects on team's 1st state championship
Skyler Payne (left) with Coach Josh Watson Salem’s football team had a historic season, winning their first state championship in program history. A big part of their success came from star linebacker, Skyler Payne. Payne is the winner of the Farm Bureau award for Class 3A defensive player of the year, was an all-state selection, and was selected for the all-star roster by Arkansas High School Coaches Association. When asked about how it felt to make school history, Payne says it felt like a dream.
Mitchell recaps reaching 1,000 career points
Brooklynn Mitchell (Photo courtesy of Lara Rivera Photography) The Mountain Home High School girls’ basketball team hit the road on Monday to make up a game against the Russellville Cyclones. During the 5A-West conference matchup, Brooklynn Mitchell became the newest member of the 1,000 point club. The Lady Bombers’ improved their record to 19-3 (5-1) after the 72-54 victory over the Lady Cyclones.
ASUMH Baseball Team Begins Season Friday at LSU Eunice
The ASUMH baseball team is in Louisiana for opening day of the 2025 season. Friday will mark the start of a three day event in which they will play four games on the campus of LSU Eunice. The TrailBlazers will be starting their third season after finishing last year with a record of 30-17. Up to this point, ASUMH head coach, Spencer Adcock, says this will be the most battle tested that his team has been.
MHHS basketball games vs. Farmington to feature battle between 2 of state's top-ranked teams
Tuesday night will feature a pair of big games for the Mountain Home High School basketball teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers are set to welcome Farmington to the Twin Lakes Area with the girls’ contest being a matchup of two of the states highest ranked teams. In the latest Arkansas Sports Media poll, Mountain Home’s girls are ranked second in Class 5A and have moved up one spot to No. 4 on the overall top 10. Farmington is the top-ranked girls’ team in Class 5A and second overall.
GUEST COLUMN: Just. Stay. Home.
By Jake Brashears, Guest Columnist Monday Mar 30, 2020 at 6:49 AM In Italy, they already have a few hundred people dying every single day and that number will soon be over 1,000 deaths per day on their current trajectory. This content is being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. Please support local journalism by subscribing to the Northwest Florida Daily News or the Panama City News Herald .
GUEST COLUMN: Just. Stay. Home.
By Jake Brashears, Guest Columnist Monday Mar 30, 2020 at 6:49 AM In Italy, they already have a few hundred people dying every single day and that number will soon be over 1,000 deaths per day on their current trajectory. This content is being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. Please support local journalism by subscribing to the Northwest Florida Daily News or the Panama City News Herald .
GUEST COLUMN: Just. Stay. Home.
By Jake Brashears, Guest Columnist Monday Mar 30, 2020 at 6:49 AM In Italy, they already have a few hundred people dying every single day and that number will soon be over 1,000 deaths per day on their current trajectory. This content is being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. Please support local journalism by subscribing to the Northwest Florida Daily News or the Panama City News Herald .
GUEST COLUMN: Just. Stay. Home.
By Jake Brashears, Guest Columnist Monday Mar 30, 2020 at 6:49 AM In Italy, they already have a few hundred people dying every single day and that number will soon be over 1,000 deaths per day on their current trajectory. This content is being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. Please support local journalism by subscribing to the Northwest Florida Daily News or the Panama City News Herald .
GUEST COLUMN: Just. Stay. Home.
By Jake Brashears, Guest Columnist Monday Mar 30, 2020 at 6:49 AM In Italy, they already have a few hundred people dying every single day and that number will soon be over 1,000 deaths per day on their current trajectory. This content is being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. Please support local journalism by subscribing to the Northwest Florida Daily News or the Panama City News Herald .
GUEST COLUMN: Just. Stay. Home.
By Jake Brashears, Guest Columnist Monday Mar 30, 2020 at 6:49 AM In Italy, they already have a few hundred people dying every single day and that number will soon be over 1,000 deaths per day on their current trajectory. This content is being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. Please support local journalism by subscribing to the Northwest Florida Daily News or the Panama City News Herald .
GUEST COLUMN: Just. Stay. Home.
By Jake Brashears, Guest Columnist Monday Mar 30, 2020 at 6:49 AM In Italy, they already have a few hundred people dying every single day and that number will soon be over 1,000 deaths per day on their current trajectory. This content is being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. Please support local journalism by subscribing to the Northwest Florida Daily News or the Panama City News Herald .
GUEST COLUMN: Just. Stay. Home.
By Jake Brashears, Guest Columnist Monday Mar 30, 2020 at 6:49 AM In Italy, they already have a few hundred people dying every single day and that number will soon be over 1,000 deaths per day on their current trajectory. This content is being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. Please support local journalism by subscribing to the Northwest Florida Daily News or the Panama City News Herald .
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