Arkansas Children’s Hospital Receives Historic $50 Million Gift, Joins Golisano Children’s Alliance Arkansas Children’s in Little Rock has received the largest donation in its history — a $50 million gift from philanthropist Tom Golisano and…
Monthly Archives For December 2025
North Central Arkansas Cornhole & Darts Association Launches to Build leagues and Competition
A casual hobby shared among friends is now becoming a full community movement with the launch of the North Central Arkansas Cornhole and Darts Association. The new organization aims to create a welcoming league for…
Diaper Dash 5K in Searcy to Support White County 100 Families January 3
Diaper Dash 5K Returns to Searcy January 3 Benefiting White County 100 Families The Diaper Dash 5K, benefiting White County 100 Families, is set for Saturday, January 3rd from 8–11 a.m. at Downtown Church of…
Newark Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 14 Near Marcella in Stone County
Newark Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 14 Near Marcella in a single-vehicle accident just after midnight on December 27, 2025, along State Highway 14 East near Marcella. According to the Arkansas State Police report,…
Markowski Family Donates Historic Gray’s Hospital to City of Batesville for Downtown Revitalization
ccording to an announcement shared on Facebook, the Markowski Family has officially finalized the donation of the historic Gray’s Hospital building to the City of Batesville, marking a major step forward for downtown redevelopment. The…
Arkansas to End .125% Grocery Sales Tax in 2026, Saving Families $10–12 Million Annually
Arkansas shoppers will see lower grocery bills in the new year as the state officially eliminates the 0.125% sales tax on essential food items beginning January 1, 2026. The change, passed under House Bill 1685…
Police Officer Gets Tazed In Intense Arkansas Video Recorded In Jefferson County
Intense training in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Ouch!! A video circulating from The Heat Magazine in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, shows Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Tjay Shannon being tased during routine training. You can watch the video…
Pardoned Nursing Home Owner with Batesville and Searcy Ties Seeks Delay Before Arkansas Prison Sentence
A former nursing home owner with operations in Batesville and Searcy has asked an Arkansas judge to delay his reporting date to prison, citing concerns the state may not be able to meet his religious…
Former State Representative from Batesville Tommy E. Mitchum of Batesville Passes Away at 76
Former State Representative Tommy E. Mitchum, 76, of Batesville, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at White River Medical Center, surrounded by family. Known for his dedication to public service, his love for…
2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival Announces Major Country Music Headliners
The 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival is gearing up for one of its biggest years yet, officially announcing this year’s live music headliners. Country music icon Sammy Kershaw will take the main stage Saturday night,…
