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…
Monthly Archives For December 2025
Funeral Services Set for 37-Year-Old Leigh Ann Moore; whose death has deeply shaken family, friends, and the community
Funeral Services Set for 37-Year-Old Leigh Ann Moore; Community Launches GoFundMe After Tragic Death Funeral services for 37-year-old Leigh Ann Moore, whose death has deeply shaken family, friends, and the community, will be held Monday…
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission confirms the first Chronic Wasting Disease-positive deer in Grant and Sevier counties
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has confirmed the first cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Grant and Sevier counties after three hunter-harvested deer tested positive through the state’s surveillance program and follow-up confirmation…
Congressman French Hill Awards Golden Fleece Award to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Rep. French Hill (AR-02) has named U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece Award, citing the agency’s previous failure to include several of the nation’s busiest Ports of Entry…
Arkansas awarded $35.8 million apprenticeship expansion grant
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that the State of Arkansas has been awarded a four-year, $35.8 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Labor to lead a nationwide expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs…
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Key Personnel Changes in Governor’s Office
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced key personnel changes within her administration, including the departure of Deputy Chief of Staff Jamie Barker and the promotion of Chafer Stanley. Judd Deere continues serving as Deputy Chief of…
Bigelow Arkansas Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography
A Bigelow man has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison after being convicted by a jury on multiple counts related to the production of child sexual abuse material. The sentence was announced by…
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces 2025 Community Assistance Grant Recipients Across Arkansas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, together with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), has announced the 40 recipients of the Community Assistance Grant Program, a statewide initiative designed to fill critical funding gaps for organizations serving…
Batesville School District Choirs Shine at Arkansas State Capitol During 2025 Sounds of the Season
The Batesville School District proudly represented Pioneer Nation at the 2025 Sounds of the Season event, performing inside the historic Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda during the annual statewide holiday music celebration hosted by the Arkansas…
Arkansas State Parks Honors Leadership and Service at Annual Superintendents Conference
Arkansas State Parks honored outstanding leadership and teamwork last week during the annual Superintendents Conference, recognizing superintendents and park teams whose dedication and service elevated visitor experiences across the state. The event highlighted individuals and…
