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Baxter County Arkansas Desk covers weather alerts, local government, schools, roads and business news for Baxter County, Arkansas.

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Data center developers sue Arkansas county over new rules

Around town

Data center developers have taken an Arkansas county to court over regulations adopted for their projects.

Baxter County Arkansas DeskNov 6, 2026

News · Baxter County · Mountain Home · Arkansas

Baxter County polls open until 7:30 p.m. today

Around town

Baxter County voters can cast ballots today at any of the county’s 11 vote centers before polls close at 7:30 p.m.

Baxter County Arkansas DeskNov 3, 2026

News · Baxter County · Mountain Home · Arkansas

Early voting reaches 27% in Baxter County

Around town

Early voting in Baxter County has reached 27% as Arkansas moves into a midterm election.

Baxter County Arkansas DeskNov 2, 2026

News · Baxter County · Mountain Home · Arkansas

Run the Runway 5K set for Baxter County Airport on Oct. 24

Roads and transit

The Run the Runway 5K will give members of the public a rare chance to run a lap around Baxter County Airport on Oct. 24.

Baxter County Arkansas DeskOct 3, 2026

News · Baxter County · Mountain Home · Arkansas

Arkansas Gem author to bring Ozarks novel to library

Community and events

An Arkansas Gem author is scheduled to bring a 1939 Ozarks novel to the Baxter County library on Oct. 6.

Baxter County Arkansas DeskOct 2, 2026

News · Baxter County · Mountain Home · Arkansas

Program traces Arkansas electricity history; Casey House opens

Business openings

A historical society program follows Arkansas electricity from bear fat lamps to data centers, while Casey House opens during fair week.

Baxter County Arkansas DeskSep 15, 2026

News · Baxter County · Arkansas

Arkansas police report 19 deaths in 18 wrecks

Police, fire and courts

Arkansas police reported that 19 people died in 18 wrecks on state roads during the first week of September.

Baxter County Arkansas DeskSep 12, 2026