The final 3 defendants convicted in a major Central Arkansas drug-trafficking conspiracy have been sentenced to a combined 29 years in federal prison. United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky sentenced Kevin Langel, 54, of…
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Rachel Mowery Appointed Director of White River Health Family Care in Mountain View
White River Health has announced the appointment of Rachel Mowery, BSN, RN, as director of WRH Family Care in Mountain View. The position expands Mowery’s leadership responsibilities within the White River Health system and will…
Simmons Bank Arena Ranks 75th Worldwide in Pollstar’s 2026 Mid-Year Arena Rankings
Simmons Bank Arena is receiving international recognition after earning a place among the world’s leading entertainment venues in Pollstar’s 2026 Mid-Year Arena Rankings. The North Little Rock venue ranked 75th in the world and 29th…
Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday Returns August 1-2 with Tax-Free Clothing, School Supplies and Electronics
Arkansas families will have an opportunity to save money on clothing, school supplies, electronics and other qualifying purchases during the state’s annual sales tax holiday Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2 . The 2026…
John 3:16 Ministries to Host Free Catfish Dinner and Free Joseph Larson & Family Concert August 1 in Charlotte
Residents from across Independence County and North Central Arkansas are invited to gather for an evening of faith, fellowship, uplifting music and great food as John 3:16 Ministries hosts a special community event on Saturday,…
Sunrise Honda Earns Honda Financial Services Council of Excellence Award for 22nd Straight Year
Sunrise Honda in Searcy has reached another remarkable milestone, earning the prestigious Honda Financial Services Council of Excellence Award for the 22nd consecutive year. The achievement recognizes the dealership’s continued commitment to outstanding customer service,…
Lonoke County Emergency Communications Director Beth Johnson Appointed to Arkansas 911 Board
Beth Johnson, director of Lonoke County Emergency Communications, has been appointed to the Arkansas 911 Board, recognizing her experience, leadership and commitment to emergency communications and public safety. Arkansas House Speaker Brian Evans selected Johnson…
Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton Urges Investigation of Chinese Investments in American Universities
Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton is urging U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to increase federal scrutiny of financial relationships between American universities and Chinese entities, including organizations sanctioned by the United States. Cotton sent McMahon…
Cleburne County Native Dr. Gary Stark Appointed to Arkansas State Board of Education
A sixth-generation Cleburne County native with more than 35 years of experience in education has been appointed to help guide education policy across Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the appointment of Dr. Gary Stark…
Arkansas Spent More Than $309 Million on School Choice Program, Harding Academy and Conway Christian School Among Top 10 Private Schools
Arkansas spent more than $309 million through its Education Freedom Account school-choice program during the 2025-26 school year, with the 10 private schools recording the highest expenditures accounting for a combined $61,490,334.24. The figures, attributed…
