Arkansas officials say the state’s latest annual groundwater report offers encouraging signs of progress, while emphasizing the need for continued conservation and long-term water management. According to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, groundwater levels have…
The Cabot Police Department marked a major milestone Saturday as it hosted the 10th annual Junior Police Academy Day Camp, welcoming 73 cadets with special needs and other complex medical conditions for a day of…
As more deer become visible along roadsides and fields this summer, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is reminding the public not to attempt treating wild deer for parasites or suspected New World screwworm…
Some of the region’s top grappling athletes will converge on Fairfield Bay later this month as Momentum Grappling & MMA hosts the Summer Showdown Grappling Tournament on Saturday, July 18, at the Fairfield Bay Conference…
First Community Bank has officially opened the doors to its newest location in Harrison, giving customers a modern banking facility conveniently located at 1204 Highway 62/65 North. The new branch features both lobby and drive-through…
Connor Murphy, a former Searcy resident who rose to international fame as a fitness influencer and YouTube personality, has died at the age of 32 following an apparent drowning in Thailand. Thai authorities said Murphy…
Basketball players in Searcy have a brand-new place to hit the court. The City of Searcy has officially opened the newly renovated basketball courts at Yancey Park, giving residents another modern recreational facility as the…
Lyon College has announced the appointment of Dr. Eason Hildreth as associate dean for professional programs at the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine, a major step as Arkansas’ first private veterinary school prepares to…
Two juveniles are in custody following a shooting Thursday night in Conway that left an unoccupied vehicle riddled with gunfire but caused no injuries. According to the Conway Police Department, officers responded at approximately 10:44…
The Southside School District is celebrating Superintendent Dion Stevens after he was recognized as the Best Superintendent of Independence County for 2026. District officials said the honor recognizes Stevens’ outstanding leadership, commitment to educational excellence…
