Lyon College has received a Silver Award in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards for its W.C. “Dick” Winningham Player Reunion. The award recognizes Lyon College’s work in…
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Attorney General Tim Griffin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is leading a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general urging Congress to preserve federal hemp reforms enacted in 2025 and reject efforts to reopen loopholes involving intoxicating hemp products. The…
Ward City Council Calls Special Meeting to Consider 4-Year Terms for Council Members
The Ward City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to consider placing a proposed change to council-member term lengths before city voters. The special meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30…
Lyon College Names Dr. Montrose Streeter Dean of Students
Lyon College has named Dr. Montrose A. Streeter its new dean of students, bringing more than 20 years of higher education leadership experience to the Batesville campus. Dr. Streeter’s appointment became effective August 3, 2026.…
65 Arkansas Law Enforcement Cadets Graduate from ALETA Class 2026-B
The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training has recognized 65 cadets representing 45 law enforcement agencies following their graduation from Training Class 2026-B. The graduation ceremony was held at the East Camden campus…
Update: Affidavit Details Alleged 20-Minute Assault Involving Arkansas Rep. Austin McCollum; State Requests $25,000 Bond
A newly released probable-cause affidavit provides additional details surrounding the arrest of Arkansas State Representative Austin McCollum following an alleged domestic disturbance at his Bentonville residence. According to the affidavit filed in Benton County Circuit…
Celebrate National Watermelon Day by Supporting Cave City’s Local Growers
National Watermelon Day is being celebrated Monday, August 3, and Cave City residents and visitors are encouraged to mark the occasion by purchasing one of the community’s famous locally grown watermelons. As another successful watermelon…
Finders Keepers and the Longview Dream Center are collecting food throughout August to help stock the Manna House food pantry in Melbourne, Arkansas.
Finders Keepers Thrift Shop is inviting the community to “Spread the Love” throughout August by donating food to support Manna House and local families experiencing food insecurity. The community food drive began August 1 and…
Arkansas Woman Jailed on $1,000,000 Bond
A 21-year-old former Greenbrier student is being held on a $1,000,000 bond after authorities say she allegedly threatened to carry out a mass shooting at Eastside Elementary School. Faulkner County Detention Center records identify the…
20-Year-Old Killed, 2 Others Wounded in Cotton Plant Shooting; Arkansas State Police Investigating
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a deadly shooting that left a 20-year-old man dead and 2 women hospitalized following an incident in Cotton Plant. The Woodruff County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance…
