School Status for Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Open Calico Rock School District — OPEN (Buses running highways only) Cave City School District — OPEN (Bus routes at driver discretion) Cedar Ridge School District — OPEN…
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Why Hiring Has Never Been Harder in the Age of ChatGPT
AI Analysis – Summary & Keypoints Hiring has become significantly more challenging in the ChatGPT era because recruiters cannot easily verify whether candidates or AI tools completed their work. When candidates submit impressive assignments or…
Mountain View Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Mobile Home Fire Near Fairgrounds
The Mountain View Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire early Monday morning near the Stone County Fairgrounds. Fire crews were dispatched at 6:42 a.m. and arrived on scene at 6:48 a.m. to find…
Heart Disease Remains Arkansas’s Leading Cause of Death; Health Officials Urge Residents to Know the Signs
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Arkansas, claiming the lives of 8,531 Arkansans in 2024 — nearly one death every hour, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. During American Heart Month,…
Arkansas Restaurants Urge Community Support After Winter Storm Closures
Arkansas restaurant owners are asking for community support as they work to recover from closures and lost revenue caused by a severe winter storm that forced many eateries to shut down for several days. Owners…
Searcy Swim Center to Close February 9–20 for Pool Replastering and Facility Maintenance
The Searcy Swim Center will be temporarily closed from February 9 through February 20 as crews replaster the pool and complete routine maintenance throughout the facility. Officials say the closure is part of ongoing efforts…
Arkansas State University Jonesboro Chancellor Condemns Inappropriate Behavior, Confirms Active Investigations
Arkansas State University Chancellor Todd Shields has issued a message to the campus community addressing recent reports of deeply inappropriate and hateful behavior on campus, confirming that the incidents are being taken seriously and are…
School Closings and Delayes
Monday, February 2, 2026 Closed Beebe School District Cabot School District Cave City School District Cedar Ridge School District Highland School District Hoxie School District Izard County Consolidated School District Melbourne Public School District…
Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Honors Bold Leadership and Community Progress at 2026 Derby Gala
he Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of momentum, innovation, and collaboration during its Annual Meeting & Gala, The Derby Gala, held Friday, January 23, at the Batesville Community Center. More than 500…
Arkansans Can Now Get REAL ID at Any Revenue Office as TSA Deadline Approaches
Arkansans can now obtain a REAL ID at any of the state’s more than 130 Revenue Offices with no wait required, according to The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. State officials say the expanded…
