The Harding Bisons closed out a record-breaking 2025 season ranked No. 2 in the final American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches Poll, released Monday. The Bisons finished 15-1 and held the No. 2…
Monthly Archives For December 2025
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Responds to Freedom From Religion Foundation Over Christmas Proclamation
Sarah Huckabee Sanders has issued a firm response after receiving a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation objecting to her decision to close Arkansas state offices on Friday, December 26, in observance of Christmas.…
Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Warns of Rising Holiday Burnout Among Arkansas First Responders, Urges Community Support
As Arkansans gather for holiday celebrations, the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding the public that first responders across the state are facing heightened levels of stress, burnout, and emotional strain. Law enforcement…
Arkansas Gas Prices Drop to Lowest Level Since 2021 Just in Time for Christmas, AAA Reports
Arkansas drivers are getting an early Christmas gift at the pump. AAA officials report the statewide average price for regular unleaded fuel has fallen to $2.46 per gallon, marking the lowest average gas price in…
Angela Connell of Batesville Featured in AMP Article Highlighting Leadership in Communications
First Community Bank is celebrating one of its own as Angela Connell, Senior Vice President and Communications Director, has been featured in a recent Arkansas Money & Politics (AMP) article recognizing influential professionals across the…
USGS Confirms Two Earthquakes Near Lynn, Arkansas on Saturday Evening — Here’s What We Know
The U.S. Geological Survey reported two small earthquakes near Lynn, Arkansas, on Saturday evening, though no residents have reported feeling the shaking. The first earthquake occurred at 5:20 p.m., striking about 2 miles west-northwest of…
Harding’s Remarkable Season Ends in Championship Loss, but Coach Paul Simmons’ Legacy Continues to Shine
Harding University’s historic run came to an emotional close Saturday as the Bisons fell 42–21 to Ferris State in the NCAA Division II National Championship. Harding finished the season 15-1, completing one of the greatest…
Cyndi McElmurry Makes The Arkansas Homefurnishings Association (ARHFA) History at 96th Annual Awards and Appreciation Banquet
he Arkansas Homefurnishings Association (ARHFA) celebrated a historic milestone at its 96th Annual Awards and Appreciation Banquet, where Cyndi McElmurry of The Furniture Store in Cabot was inducted into the ARHFA Hall of Fame, becoming…
Crafton’s Furniture & Appliance Earns 2025 Dealer of the Year at Arkansas Homefurnishings Association Awards
Crafton’s Furniture & Appliance was recognized as the 2025 East District Dealer of the Year during the 96th Annual Awards and Appreciation Banquet of the Arkansas Homefurnishings Association (ARHFA). The honor highlights Crafton’s decades-long leadership,…
PHOTO: “White Dots” Appear In Sky Over Van Buren County
If you saw mysterious bright lights over Van Buren County Saturday morning, you were not alone. Multiple reports surfaced online. One photograph even emerged. Those were satellites belonging to StarLink, Elon Musk’s space company. Mayor…
