Jonesboro Parks Director Danny Kapales has resigned from his position with the City of Jonesboro, effective 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, city officials confirmed. Kapales had been on administrative leave since early December after the…
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Parents’ Education Choices Impact Arkansas Public Schools
Parents’ choices about how and where their children are educated are increasingly affecting Arkansas public schools, as administrators work to improve academic performance and maintain enrollment. Data from the Arkansas Department of Education shows public…
Arkansas Leaders Cotton, Crawford and Hill React to U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela
Arkansas’s congressional leadership is speaking with a unified voice following a U.S. military operation in January 2026 that resulted in the capture of indicted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, chair of the…
44th Annual Arkansas Marine Expo Returns to Downtown Little Rock January 9–11, 2026
The 44th annual Arkansas Marine Expo will be held Friday, January 9, through Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Downtown Little Rock. This premier marine event showcases a wide range of…
22nd Chunky Dunk Tradition Celebrated on New Year’s Day at Fairfield Bay Marina
The 22nd annual Chunky Dunk tradition on New Year’s Day drew a large crowd to the swim area at Fairfield Bay Marina, where spectators gathered to watch a dozen brave participants plunge into the chilly…
zard County Sheriff Warns Public About Publishers Clearing House Video Call Scam
The Izard County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about an ongoing video call scam targeting individuals across the area. Officials say several people have reported receiving video calls displaying an ID labeled “PCH” along with…
5,112 Diapers Donated at Diaper Dash 5K in Downtown Searcy
One number defined the rescheduled Diaper Dash 5K in downtown Searcy on Saturday, January 3, 2026: 5,112 diapers donated. Despite crisp morning temperatures, the community gathered outside the Downtown Church of Christ with a shared…
Iowa Man Still Missing After Car Found Near Oark, Arkansas; Search Continues
Authorities are asking for the public’s help after the vehicle belonging to a missing Iowa man was discovered in rural northwest Arkansas. The car owned by 22-year-old Nicholas Collins of Garwin, Iowa, was located near…
Arkansas State Police Identify Driver in I-530 Hit-and-Run Crash
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division has located the commercial vehicle and identified the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 530 South near the 34-mile marker. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m.…
Breaking: Arkansas Work Zone Cameras Now Detect Handheld Device Use
The Arkansas Highway Police, a division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, is deploying new work zone camera technology that can now detect handheld device usage by drivers. Currently, Arkansas Highway Police use cameras in…
