72658 Community Pulse

Adults 18+ in the 72658 area can register starting September 3 for Baxter County Library's Open Maker Space in Studio 300 to work on creative projects...

• Spirit of Syllamo 2026 brings 100-mile and 38-mile endurance trail races to the Sylamore Ranger District in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
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Norfork Volunteer Fire Department crews quickly extinguished a pickup truck fire Tuesday evening near Blevins and Third Street, with the early 2000s...

Every Tuesday, Crafting @ The Post runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Alley-White American Legion Post #52 in Mountain Home, offering locals a regular spot to socialize and create.

• Quarry Park swim beach reopened Friday after E. coli closure
• Spillway release scheduled July 11 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4,500 c.f.s.
• Exercise caution downstream of the dam

The Norfork School Board holds its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 5pm in the Board Room at the Administration Building. Agenda items include...

Baxter County deputies handled a steady holiday weekend with these key stats:

• 72 calls for service from July 3-5, plus support for Lake Norfork...

Caution advised downstream of Norfork Dam today as two spillway gates open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to evacuate flood storage, with combined releases of 4,200 cubic feet per second.

Looking for a fun, affordable family activity this Thursday? The Baxter County Library turns its stacks into a mini golf course with an America 250...

Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery reported smooth traffic at the Fourth of July fireworks on Norfork Lake and highlighted a new display recognizing employees with 20+ years of service.

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin launched an investigation into A.M. Pyrotechnics after the company canceled contracted July 4 shows across...

Expect heightened patrols on Norfork Lake this holiday weekend as USACE, AGFC, and local agencies ramp up enforcement.

• Operation Dry Water targets...

Local anglers on Norfork Lake and the White River face targeted trout and smallmouth changes starting July 1.

• Norfork tailwater: Only two rainbow...

The Mountain Home City Council meets Thursday at 5pm to consider key changes affecting local vendors and public spaces.

• Food truck regulations:...

Quarry Park swim beach at Norfork Lake is closed after routine testing showed high E. coli levels. The site stays shut until further notice and will...

Trout limits change on Norfork Tailwater and White River: only two trout per day may be kept, and all fish 14 inches or longer must be released. Check agfc.com for current water levels before heading out.

AGFC approved over $5.5 million in boating access projects statewide using Marine Fuel Tax funds.

Local improvements include:

• Repair and upgrades...

Families near 72658 can head to Baxter County Library in Mountain Home for the Summer Saturday Show featuring fossils and story time.

Community calendars spotlight these upcoming happenings:

• CraftFest set for June 19-20 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Nonprofit, club and government events listed in Save the Date for next 30 days
• Events free and open to public in Mountain Home area

15-year-olds now need a membership to enter the Mountain Home Community Center without a guardian starting today.

• Director Daniel Baxley reminds...