COOL 104.7 & 99.1 have officially made it A Christmas to Remember for Nicky Benson of Searcy, announcing her as the big winner of the station’s popular holiday giveaway. Benson took home $3,500 in gift…
Monthly Archives For December 2025
Holly Jolly Toy Drive Wraps Up Successful Season of Giving for Ashley HomeStore Batesville and Searcy
Holly Jolly Toy Drive Caps Off a Season of Giving for Ashley HomeStore Batesville and Searcy What a holly, jolly Toy Drive it has been. As the holiday season comes to a close, Ashley…
Best Christmas Light Displays in Arkansas: Magical Holiday Experiences Across the State
For generations of Arkansas families, seeing Christmas lights has been a cherished part of the holiday season. Nearly every town offers its own tradition — from courthouse square lightings and community parades to neighborhoods that…
Donald Taylor Appointed Director of Lyon College Title III Thriving Scots Grant
Lyon College Executive Vice President and Provost Kurt Grafton has announced the appointment of Donald R. Taylor as director of the Title III Thriving Scots Grant, effective January 2. Taylor, now in his 24th year…
Attorney General Tim Griffin Leads Multistate Effort Supporting FCC Proposal to Block Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons
Tim Griffin announced he has co-led a multistate letter urging the Federal Communications Commission to approve a proposal allowing correctional facilities to use jamming technology to combat the growing problem of contraband cell phones in…
Attorney General Tim Griffin Announces $150 Million Multistate Settlement with Mercedes-Benz Over Emissions Fraud
Tim Griffin announced Arkansas has joined a coalition of all 50 attorneys general in a $149.7 million multistate settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG over allegations the companies violated state consumer protection…
Batesville Continues White River Wonderland for 2025 as Christmas Capital of Arkansas® Shines Brighter Than Ever
Each winter, Riverside Park transforms into the shimmering holiday wonderland that earned Batesville the title Christmas Capital of Arkansas®. This year, the tradition continues with a reimagined layout, new attractions, and festive displays designed to…
First Security Bank Donates $50,000 to Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance from Cookbook Proceeds
First Security Bank donated $50,000 to the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, representing proceeds from “What’s Cookin’ at First Security Bank, Volume 2.” Originally published in 2019, the second volume of the community cookbook includes more…
From Schulz to Trump to Sanders: Leaders Calling America Back to the True Meaning of Christmas
How Charles Schulz Insisted on Putting Jesus at the Center of A Charlie Brown Christmas Charles Schulz never wavered from declaring the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ. A devout Christian, Schulz…
AMP Honors Cabot Native Emma Baird for Leadership in Compliance and AI at Crews & Associates
Arkansas Money & Politics has recognized Cabot native Emma Baird as one of the state’s rising leaders, spotlighting her growing influence as Compliance Officer and Director of Artificial Intelligence at Crews & Associates. Baird is…
