The Optimist Club of Searcy is celebrating 60 years of dedicated service to the community, marking six decades of volunteerism focused on supporting and encouraging young people across White County. During a recent recognition ceremony,…
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Lyon College Faculty Colloquium to Feature Archaeological Fieldwork Presentation in Batesville
Lyon College will host a Faculty Colloquium featuring Dr. Jason Kennedy, assistant professor of anthropology, on Friday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. in the Nucor Auditorium of the Lyon Business and Economics Building on the…
Senator John Boozman Receives 2025 Champion of the Industry Award from Equipment Manufacturers
Senator John Boozman has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Champion of the Industry Award by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), recognizing his bipartisan leadership and support of America’s equipment manufacturing sector. The award was…
Breaking: Batesville Police Investigating Preschool Abuse Allegations
The Batesville Police Department is investigating allegations of abuse involving the Batesville School District Preschool program. According to a February 25, 2026 press release, police received three separate reports from the Child Abuse Hotline in…
ASU-Beebe Students Receive John Deere Tech Scholarships
Students in the Arkansas State University-Beebe John Deere Agriculture Equipment Technology program have been awarded ASU-Beebe John Deere Tech Scholarships through Deere and Company in partnership with the John Deere Foundation. Scholarships were presented to…
Cabot Police Chief Scott Steely to Retire After 31 Years of Service
Scott Steely will retire at the end of February after more than three decades of service with the Cabot Police Department. According to a department social media announcement, Steely began his career as an auxiliary…
National FFA Week Celebrated Across Arkansas Through February 28
National FFA Week Arkansas celebrations are underway as students, educators, and agricultural leaders recognize the impact of Future Farmers of America programs across the state. Running through Saturday, February 28, National FFA Week highlights the…
Cave City Area Chamber to Host Inaugural Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon this Saturday, February 28
The Cave City Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon will be held this Saturday, February 28, bringing the community together for a celebration of leadership, service, and hometown pride. Hosted by the Cave City Area Chamber…
City of Searcy Launches Searcy FIT (Fitness Inspired Together) Community Fitness Pilot Program
The City of Searcy is launching a new 12-week community fitness pilot program designed to make exercise more affordable and accessible for residents of all ages. Searcy Parks & Recreation announced the debut of Searcy…
Governor Sanders, First Gentleman Address Sold-Out 2026 Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism
The 2026 Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation kicked off Sunday evening in Little Rock, drawing a sold-out crowd of tourism professionals, outdoor recreation leaders, and economic development partners from across the state.…
