Kay Thomas of Mountain View has been named the recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards Folklife Award, honoring her dedication to preserving and promoting Arkansas’ rich cultural heritage and traditional arts. The announcement was…
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Blanchard Springs Caverns near Mountain View to Become Arkansas’ 53rd State Park Under Governor Sanders Administration
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Shea Lewis have officially signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Forest Service, initiating the process to designate Blanchard Springs Caverns…
Al Stankiewicz Wins $106.10 Cash Giveaway at Mountain View Black Friday Christmas Preview Open House
The Mountain View Black Friday Christmas Preview Open House—one of the community’s longest-running shopping traditions—wrapped up another successful year on November 28. This annual event, now more than 25 years strong, brought shoppers and families…
Traffic Stop in Stone County Leads to Arrest and Seizure of 62 Grams of Methamphetamine
The Stone County Sheriff’s Office says a routine traffic stop led to a major drug arrest on November 30, 2025. Deputy Travis Shepherd pulled over a 2005 Nissan Altima for a traffic violation and noticed…
Mountain View Christmas Open House Set for Black Friday With Live Broadcast and Cash Giveaway
Shoppers are invited to celebrate the season at the Mountain View Christmas Open House this Black Friday, November 28, featuring a live broadcast with Bob Connell and ArkansasRadio.com’s Timeless 106.1 KFFB from 7 to 10…
Stone County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Mountain View Man Following Child Exploitation Investigation
The Stone County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kris Aaron Copeland, 47, of Mountain View, following a child sexual exploitation investigation. In April 2025, the Sheriff’s Office received a tip about child sexual exploitation material being distributed…
Mountain View Man Arrested On Rape Charge Where Alleged Victim Was Only 13 Years Old
A horrific case out of Mountain View, Arkansas… On March 27, 2025, Shane Allen Gilbert, 24, was arrested in Mountain View, Arkansas, on a rape charge. The arrest followed an investigation by the Stone County…
School Campus Shutdown Considered In Stone County As Financial Situation Develops
The Mountain View School Board is considering the potential closure of the Timbo campus as part of an ongoing evaluation of the district’s financial situation. Declining student enrollment and increasing costs of essential items have…
Devastating Fire Engulfs Local Business In Early Morning Disaster In Mountain View
This is a developing story. The fire is being investigated. Photos have been released after an early morning fire this morning in Mountain View, Arkansas. This comes as the cause of the fire is still…
Mountain View Police Respond After Officer Received Threatening Text Message
One of their officers received a scam text message. Now they’re warning the public! Mountain View Police Department says one of their officers got a threatening text message. The text message is being sent to…
