Brandon Smith

WATCH: Lake Hamilton keeps mask mandate in classroom PEARCY -- While keeping its mask mandate in effect in the classroom, the Lake Hamilton School Board voted to remove the mandate at optional indoor events Monday night during its monthly meeting. The ... October 20, 2021

WATCH: CMS superintendent: Mask decision was student-based Following this week's decision by the Cutter Morning Star School Board to remove its mask mandate except for school buses, Superintendent Nancy Anderson said that while masks are a political issue, in... October 17, 2021

Parks finds life's work under the hood For someone who grew up exploring the deep north woods of Maine with her older brother as a child, Judaea Parks was too busy immersing herself in the wonder of nature to ever realize that she would on... October 17, 2021

GALLERY, PODCAST: Big second quarter propels Rams past Bobcats Lakeside may have started off slow, but the Rams put up 29 points in the second quarter alone to take a 43-25 homecoming win over Hope Friday night at Chick Austin Field. Lakeside (2-4, 1-2 5A-South)... October 17, 2021

PODCAST: Health official: Flu vaccine more important than ever before Following a year in which Garland County did not see a single death from the flu, some health officials are worried that this year will see a much more severe flu season than normal. Garland County H... October 16, 2021

Rams use big second quarter to down Bobcats After getting off to a slow start, the Rams put up 29 points in the second quarter to take a 43-25 homecoming win over Hope Friday night at Chick Austin Field. Sturdy defense from both sides kept the... October 16, 2021

More area school districts lift mask mandates The Fountain Lake, Mountain Pine and Cutter Morning Star school districts joined Jessieville School District this week in not requiring masks to be worn on school campus by students and staff, althoug... October 14, 2021

WATCH: Kiwanis gear up for third annual Terrific Legs In an effort to raise money for local elementary students and teachers, the Greater Hot Springs Kiwanis Club is gearing up to host its third annual Terrific Legs Contest and Terrific Kids Banquet. Vo... October 14, 2021

WATCH: Health officials stress importance of flu shots In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians are warning the public not to forget the importance of the flu vaccine, as well. "Just like with the COVID vaccine, the flu shot was always intended ... October 13, 2021

WATCH: Harris encourages hometown to get vaccinated Pro Football Hall of Famer Cliff Harris shared his love for his hometown and home state Tuesday afternoon by expressing the urgent need for people in Garland County to become vaccinated against COVID-... October 13, 2021

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