The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) has been named one of 200 U.S. community colleges eligible to compete for the prestigious 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s top recognition…
Monthly Archives For October 2025
Arkansas PBS to Livestream Crystal Bridges Art & Wellness Festival as Part of Arkansas Live
As part of its Arkansas Live initiative, Arkansas PBS will livestream a series of lectures from Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s Art & Wellness Festival, taking place Saturday, Nov. 1 through Monday, Nov. 3,…
Creative Impressions in Mountain View Owners Paul and Maria Wakefield Retire; Now branded Syllamo Print + Sign Grand Reopening
The community is invited to join Paul and Maria Wakefield, longtime owners of Creative Impressions, as they celebrate their retirement after 36 years in business. The festivities will take place on Tuesday, October 28th from…
City of Searcy Awarded $500,000 TAP Grant for Davis Drive Trail Connection
The City of Searcy has received a $500,000 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation — the maximum available under the program. The funding will go toward the Davis Drive Connection,…
Great Turnout for the 43rd Annual BeanFest & Great Championship Outhouse Race in Mountain View!
What a weekend in Mountain View! The 43rd Annual BeanFest and Great Championship Outhouse Race was a huge success, drawing visitors from all across Arkansas and beyond. Families packed the Mountain View Square to enjoy…
Arkansas PBS Spreads Warmth with Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Arkansas PBS is partnering with 60 organizations statewide for the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive, honoring Fred Rogers’ legacy of kindness and community. The drive encourages Arkansans to donate new or gently worn sweaters and…
Arkansas Banking Association Honors Citizens Bank’s Landon Downing with Bill Holmes Leadership Award
The Arkansas Bankers Association has recognized Landon Downing, Vice President of Commercial Lending and Director of Community and Customer Engagement at Citizens Bank, with the prestigious Bill Holmes Leadership Award. The award honors Downing’s commitment…
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Confirms: Newton County Bear Killed Not Linked to Death of Camper Max Thomas
The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC) announced Thursday that final DNA analysis from the Veterinary Forensic Science Laboratory at the University of Florida confirms the black bear killed on October 4 in Newton County…
Heber Springs Humane Society Hosts Low-Cost Drive-Through Rabies Clinic October 25
The Heber Springs Humane Society is partnering with Dr. Ryan Sartin, volunteer veterinarian from Animal Care Clinic (BS, DVM), to offer a low-cost Drive-Through Rabies Clinic for local pet owners. The event will take place…
Cleburne County Man Arrested for First-Degree Murder Following Shooting in Ida
On October 20, 2025, around 7:07 p.m., Cleburne County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting at a residence on the 3000 block of Heber Springs Road North in Ida. Deputies made contact with Dustin Cannon,…
