Chris Fulton

1 day ago | mhobserver.com | Chris Fulton

The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce is ready for a milestone celebration as the Red, White & Blue Festival marks its 25th anniversary today and tomorrow at Arkansas State University’s Mountain Home campus. The two-day patriotic event will feature an expanded lineup of activities, highlighted by what organizers are calling “the largest fireworks display Mountain Home has ever seen,” scheduled for Saturday night.

1 day ago | mhobserver.com | Chris Fulton

Sales tax revenues are up in both Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home, according to reports from local finance officials. Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize reported that county sales tax collections increased 6.7% or $32,703.67 compared to the same month last year. The county’s jail sales tax also saw growth, rising by $14,355.44. Year-to-date figures show the county portion up 0.9% or $25,860.55, while jail tax collections have increased $11,351.65.

1 day ago | mhobserver.com | Chris Fulton

Michelle and Leroy DuBre have purchased Whispering Woods Cabin & Grill, the lakeside resort and restaurant that gained national attention last year when it was featured on America’s Best Restaurants. The DuBres, described as seasoned entrepreneurs with a passion for community and excellence, acquired the property from Richard and Kim Quiblier, who had owned and operated the resort since 2015.

1 day ago | mhobserver.com | Chris Fulton

The Mountain Home High School Class of 1965 is organizing a reunion for this fall and seeking help locating classmates and planning the event. A planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Library. Class historian Jackie Edmonds is encouraging anyone interested in helping to attend the meeting or contact him at . “It would also help for former classmates to send updated mailing addresses as well as any other contact information,” Edmonds said.

1 day ago | mhobserver.com | Chris Fulton

A diamond pendant valued at $5,600 will be given away during this year’s Red, White, Blue Festival as Carter’s Jewel Chest hosts its annual “Jewels for You” raffle. The Whimsical Heart Diamond Pendant by Hearts on Fire features 1.14 carats of diamonds and will be awarded to one lucky winner on June 28. All proceeds from the raffle will support the Red, White, Blue Festival.