Stories from Saturday, May 28, 2016

Honoring traditions of excellence, integrity, determination and service, representatives from Mountain Home Junior High School welcomed 87 students into its new society for academic excellence. Hundreds of parents packed into the Mountain Home Junior High School gym to witness the event, which added seventh and eighth grade students into the organization...

Voters in Elmore County turned the tide against two incumbent state lawmakers, who fell to their challengers, according to final results from last week's primary election. Turnout for the election was heavier than normal with more than 38 percent of the county's registered voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots, said county elections officers Vivian Garcia...

Two Mountain Home High School students climbed through the ranks as they shot their way to place during this year's state golf tournament, which wrapped up May 17 at the Falcon Crest Golf Course near Kuna. Marcus Egusquiza and Leila Ayers earned seats at the state finals after they led the Mountain Home team at districts...