Arkansas State Police say more than 1,900 pounds of illegal drugs were seized during a Monday morning traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Lonoke County. Troopers pulled over a tractor-trailer near the 173-mile marker eastbound…
Monthly Archives For November 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice Sues Former Searcy Arkansas Property Owner Over Long-Term Sexual Harassment of Tenants
The United States Department of Justice announced that it has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Thomas Ray Kelso, the former owner and manager of rental units formerly known as Briarwood Apartments in Searcy,…
Breaking: England High School Assistant Principal Arrested on Rape and Sexual Assault Charges
The Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the England Police Department and the Arkansas State Police Crime Against Children Division, has arrested Trent Morgan, assistant principal at England High School, on charges of rape…
Eagle Mountain Elementary in Batesville Unveils New Playground, Strengthening Community and Childhood Play
Eagle Mountain Elementary School proudly unveiled its new playground, giving students a safe, engaging space to play, explore, and connect. The upgraded play area represents the power of community, generosity, and a shared commitment to…
Community Gathers as White River Health Breaks Ground on Oncology Expansion Project
Community members, healthcare staff, and local leaders gathered yesterday afternoon as White River Health officially broke ground on its Oncology Expansion and Renovation Project at 1710 Harrison Street. The event marked a major milestone in…
Lyon College Year One Program to Host Annual HATS Poster Sessions on Nov. 19
Lyon College will spotlight the work of its newest scholars as first-year students present their research and creative projects during the annual Humanities, Arts, Technology and Science (HATS) symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4…
Harding Bisons Earn No. 1 Seed in NCAA Division II Playoffs, Set to Host Northwest Missouri State
The Great American Conference champion Harding Bisons are gearing up for postseason action after clinching their 10th NCAA Division II playoff berth. The undefeated Bisons, now 11-0, enter the national bracket as the No. 1…
Smith, Wood Crowned ASU-Beebe 2024 Harvest Fest Queen and King
rkansas State University-Beebe crowned its 2024 Harvest Fest royalty on Wednesday, Oct. 29, during the annual Harvest Fest celebration in the Dr. Eugene McKay Student Center. Kamauryi Smith, a business major from Beebe representing the…
Searcy Holiday of Lights Lighting Ceremony Set for November 18, 2025, Featuring Santa, the Grinch, Live Reindeer, and New Displays
Searcy, Arkansas is preparing to flip the switch on the holiday season as the community comes together for the annual Holiday of Lights Lighting Ceremony at Berryhill Park on Tuesday night, November 18, 2025. The…
Arkansas Review Board to Evaluate New Nominations for National Register of Historic Places on December 3
The Arkansas State Review Board will convene on December 3 to evaluate a new slate of nominations for the National Register of Historic Places, a move that could add several significant Arkansas properties to the…
