Arkansas Deputy and Inmates Injured in Highway Accident; Wife Shares Update on Social Media At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, a White County Deputy, identified as Kevin Smith, was involved in a single-vehicle accident on…
Monthly Archives For August 2024
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Approves $882,487 Transfer to Support School Grants
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has unanimously voted to transfer $882,487 to the Arkansas Department of Economic Development’s Rural Services Division. This funding, collected from fines for boating and wildlife violations during fiscal year…
Flavor Flav to Kick Off Hot Springs’ “World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade” as Official Starter
Hip hop personality Flavor Flav has been announced as the official starter for the “World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade,” set to take place on March 17, 2025, in Hot Springs. Steve Arrison, CEO of…
NorthStar Clean Energy and General Motors Launch Newport Solar to Power GM Facilities
NorthStar Clean Energy and General Motors have partnered to launch Newport Solar, a new facility aimed at powering GM’s operations. According to K8 News in Jonesboro, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday to mark…
Homeschool Series at Old Independence County Museum
Our homeschool series “Decades of Progress” continues from 12:00 – 4:00 August 21st with the 1900s. Learn about history, science, technology, arts and entertainment, and food in the decade that begins the 1900s. We will…
CabotFest BBQ Cookoff
It’s time to fire up the grills! We’re excited to announce the 3rd Annual CabotFest BBQ Cookoff, happening on Friday, October 11th at Homer’s Ace Hardware! This year, we’re thrilled to have Optimum as our Presenting Sponsor. They’ll be on-site…
Myers-Davis Life Coaching & Disability Services to Break Ground on New Offices in Southside
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Myers-Davis on Monday, August 19, at 10 a.m. at 1839 Batesville Blvd in Southside. Myers-Davis is pleased to announce that construction will begin…
Small Earthquake Reported In Arkansas Near Branson, Missouri
Things are getting shaky in Arkansas. According to the United States Geological Survey, a small earthquake was registered at 10:00pm near Bull Shoals Lake in Marion County. It was a 2.5 magnitude quake and happened…
Music Stars Like LeAnn Rimes and ZZ Top Are Coming To Arkansas
Some very big music stars are coming to Arkansas. According to KAIT, a complete list of music concerts scheduled at Forrest City College this year include big hits like LeAnn Rime, The Isaacs, Lonestar, Kool…
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign announced by Independence County Sheriff
Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens has announced a few important updates. From Friday through Labor Day on September 2nd, the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign will be in effect. The campaign aims to…
