Stories from Thursday, March 24, 2016

The leadership of the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base will change during a ceremony this Thursday. Col. David Iverson will relinquish command of the Gunfighters to Col. Jefferson O'Donnell in a change of command, which begins at 1 p.m. that afternoon...

One of Mountain Home High School's top athletes took home $500 in scholarship money while earning the title of Mr. MHHS during an award presentation on Friday. The high school's Business Professionals of America presented its 11th Annual Mr. MHHS Pageant title to Taylor Ogaard -- one of nine students vying for the honor that evening...

Mountain Home's girls softball team struggled in its first games of the spring season following losses to Borah and Emmett. Borah 12, Mountain Home 5 During the season opener, Borah scored three runs in the opening inning and put away four more in the fourth and sixth innings as the Lions roared to a 12-5 win March 10...

Brandon Eugene Mespelt, 28 of Mountain Home, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

Jason W. Braithwaite, 45 of Grand View, passed away at his home on March 23, 2016. A Celebration of Jason's life will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.