Arkansas State University-Beebe has reported an 8.7% increase in fall enrollment, marking the third consecutive year of growth. Total enrollment has risen to 3,271 students, up from 3,010 last year. First-time transfer students are up…
Monthly Archives For September 2024
Walmart to Upgrade Searcy Distribution Center in Searcy with High-Tech Automation”
Walmart has announced plans to install advanced automation technology at its regional distribution center in Searcy as part of a broader renovation initiative affecting all 42 of its distribution centers. Once completed, the upgraded facility…
Massive Fire Breaks Out At Arkansas Lumber Company Overnight
A giant fire broke out at an Arkansas lumber company! This week, a fire reportedly broke out at Bearden Lumber company. It happened before midnight. Thankfully, an alarm was triggered and emergency responders were able…
Calico Rock Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in Stone County
A 24-year-old man from Calico Rock, identified as Luke Sanders, died in a Saturday night crash in Stone County, according to Arkansas State Police. The incident occurred at 11 p.m. when Sanders was driving a…
New Signs For Arkansas Economy After Series Of Good Reports
The Arkansas economy looks poised for growth. In a recent interview, Steve Goode, executive director of the Arkansas Grocers & Retail Merchants Association, revealed that Arkansas tax collections are increasing and metro areas are taking action…
Wave Of Bear Sightings In Arkansas Point To Bearish New Pattern
It’s time to address a bearish topic. Someone just saw a bear outside the Country Club in Pine Bluff beside interstate 530. This is at least the 3rd bear sighting in a highly populated area…
Arkansas Police Manhunt Involving 3 Departments Ends Abruptly After “Spike Strips” Deployed
Arkansas police finally caught their suspect after a high speed chase involving 3 counties and multiple police departments. On Thursday, a high-speed chase initiated in Camden County led law enforcement on a chase through three…
Bob Connell talks with the Van Buren County Farm Family of the Year 2024
Bob Connell talks with the Van Buren County Farm Family of the Year 2024, about their history in farming and how they got into the lamb farming. Stacy and Lisa Kirk have been named the…
Rainbow Spotted Over Harding University In Searcy, Arkansas
A biblical sign and natural wonder. A giant rainbow appeared over Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Photos were taken of the event on Friday around 5pm. Photos show the giant rainbow over Harding University. Giant…
Water Contamination Risk In Buffalo River Reported After Arkansas Rule Change
A new rule change in Arkansas could potentially lead to toxic pig waste contaminating the Arkansas Buffalo River’s water. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture changed a rule about how pig farmers will dispose of waste…
