A man will serve 40 years in prison after a plea agreement in a case of a man murdered during a burglary.
According to documents filed Monday in Boone County Circuit Court, 31-year-old Donald Calderwood, Jr. admitted to the killing of 63-year-old Dale McEntire at his home in Bellefonte in June of 2023. According to the probable cause affidavit, the two had argued prior to Calderwood shooting and killing the victim.
Calderwood is still being held in the Boone County Detention Center.
Elevated Fire Danger Today Before Cold Air Moves In
The Lakes Region will experience another day of elevated fire risk.
Last October, Violet Hensley, long time fiddle player who performed many years at Silver Dollar City, celebrated her 109th Birthday. Hensley, who lives in Yellville, made a wish that she hoped to receive 1000 birthday cards.
Burn Bans Lifted Though Fire Danger Remains
While two more Lakes Region Counties in Arkansas have lifted their Bun Bans, the National Weather Service warns of an increased Fire Risk in the region.
Mental Wellness: A Worthwhile New Year's Resolution
The Taney County Health Department suggests a possible New Year's Resolution.
Temperatures Continue to Rotate Between Cold and Warm
While most Branson area attractions are closed for the season, the weather is providing its own roller coaster ride in the first days of 2026.
