Editor's note: This is the first in a new series of stories looking back at beginnings here in the Twin Lakes Area. If you have a story to share, send your idea to newsroom@baxterbulletin.com.

This year's holiday shopping season is upon us, and The Baxter Bulletin will help you kick it off today with our special Holiday Gift Guide. In fact, The Bulletin will be helping you plan your Christmas shopping throughout the Thanksgiving

Unemployment Arkansas rose half a percentage point in October to 7.6 percent, according to the Arkansas Department of Workforce Service's most recent statistics released Friday.

An attorney general's opinion confirms what Baxter County Judge Joe Bodenhamer says he believes is the correct application of Arkansas law pertaining to county judges' authority to join counties and tenants in lease agreements for real estate in county-owned airports.

FLIPPIN — The Flippin School Board Monday agreed to pay the settlement reached out of court in the federal gender discrimination lawsuit filed against the Flippin School District by Laurie R. Cramton in February.

MIDWAY — Midway Volunteer Fire Chief Don Tucker said a fire at the Roger Smith residence south of Midway, on Noel Lane, burned the vehicle in the garage and gutted the garage about 6:30 p.m. Monday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — War-weary Americans will support more fighting in Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, President Barack Obama declared Tuesday, announcing he was ready to spell out war plans virtually sure to include tens of thousands more

The Mountain Home School Board recognizes accomplishments from individuals and groups across the district at every meeting. At the November meeting:

LAKEVIEW — The Lakeview City Council will have a budget workshop at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Lakeview Civic Center, Mayor Dennis Behling has announced. Recorder-Treasurer Rebecca Barton said the budget proposal will be "very conservative." Adjustments will be needed

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — House Speaker Robbie Wills said Tuesday that it's likely Arkansas' new lottery will be able to fund $5,000 college scholarships to four-year schools and $2,500 scholarships to two-year schools. Lawmakers next year must set the amounts