Stories from Thursday, August 18, 2016

The applause rapidly grew louder as the countdown began. When the count reached zero, the doors to Lloyd Schiller Gymnasium flew open as students representing Mountain Home High School's freshman class entered. Throughout the day last Wednesday, these incoming students participated in a yearly event aimed at helping them adapt to the challenges associated with high school...

City police officials issued a warning to drivers urging them to exercise caution when driving in town as children returned to school this week following the summer break. School zones will be active and enforced, said Mountain Home Police Department spokesperson Officer Melanie Broughton...