The Ozark Institute of Regional Museum (OIRM) celebrated a highly productive work day as board members came together to refresh and enhance the museum grounds. Volunteers cleaned and replanted the front beds, added new shrubs,…
Monthly Archives For November 2025
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Updated Special Election Dates for District 70 and District 26 After Court Orders
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced updated dates for special elections to fill vacancies in State Representative District 70 and State Senator District 26, following court orders that the Governor says contradict Arkansas law. The…
First Community Bank Donates Record $18,050 to Support Childhood Cancer Awareness Efforts
First Community Bank employees rallied together during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to support Arkansas Children’s Hospital, raising a record $18,050.46 to benefit the hospital’s cancer unit. Employees contributed $12,550.46, and the bank added $5,500, marking…
Salem Man Killed in Rollover Crash on State Highway 9 in Fulton County
A Salem man died Wednesday after his pickup truck left State Highway 9 and rolled multiple times in Fulton County. Arkansas State Police identified the victim as Maxwell Ward. The fatal crash happened at 4:36…
Interstates Like I-40 Identified as Corridors for Serial Offenders and Human Trafficking, FBI Data Shows
Major U.S. highways—including Interstate 40—have long been identified as corridors used by serial offenders and human traffickers, according to federal law enforcement data. While I-40 is often referenced due to its national reach and heavy…
Small Earthquake Recorded Near Smithville Early Saturday Morning
A minor 2.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Smithville early Saturday, though no residents reported feeling any shaking. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at 3:19 a.m. on November 15, located…
White River Health to Break Ground on Oncology Expansion and Renovation Project November 17
White River Health is inviting the community to a meaningful and hopeful milestone—the official groundbreaking ceremony for its Oncology Expansion and Renovation project. The event is set for Monday, November 17th, at 2 p.m., located…
Cave City Comeback: Mayor Jonas Anderson Details the City’s Remarkable Recovery and a Historic School Expansion Opportunity
Bob Connell, CEO of ArkansasRadio.com, Radio Stations: Timeless 106.1 KFFB • The Bull 105.7 • KWCK 99.9 • Cool 104.7 & 99.1 • Cowboy Country 100.7 KEAZ said “Cave City has been called many things…
Ruddell Hill Fire Department in Batesville to Host Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The Ruddell Hill Fire Department is inviting the public to its free Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, November 26, offering both dine-in and carry-out meals. The annual event will take place from 4 p.m. to…
Potential Prescribed Burn Planned at Pinnacle Mountain State Park Nov. 17–20
Arkansas State Parks resource management staff have announced plans for a potential prescribed burn at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, with operations expected to occur Monday–Thursday, November 17–20, 2025, weather permitting. The controlled burn is part…
