Forty-nine recruits have officially become Arkansas State Troopers following a graduation ceremony Thursday night at the Benton Event Center. The ceremony marks the completion of the 2025-A Arkansas State Police (ASP) Training Academy, a process…
Monthly Archives For December 2025
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Seeking Used Christmas Trees for “Habitat for the Holidays” Program
As holiday decorations come down across Arkansas, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is asking residents to give their real Christmas trees a second life—this time underwater. Through the annual Habitat for the Holidays…
Circuit Court Orders Joseph Schwartz to Report to Arkansas DOC by December 29
he Pulaski County Circuit Court has ordered Joseph Schwartz to report to the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) by 2 p.m. on Monday, December 29, to serve the remainder of his prison sentence tied to…
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin Leads 21-State Coalition Supporting Florida Law Restricting Sexually Graphic Materials in School Libraries
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced he is leading a 21-state coalition filing an amicus brief in support of Florida’s HB 1069, a law designed to prevent sexually graphic materials from being made available…
Fairfield Bay Named 2025 “Trendsetter City” by Arkansas Business
Fairfield Bay has officially been named a 2025 “Trendsetter City” by Arkansas Business, earning top statewide recognition for its innovative leadership and commitment to community excellence. The city was honored in two major categories: Public…
Little Rock Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for $2.1 Million COVID Relief Fraud
A Little Rock woman has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after admitting she fraudulently obtained nearly $2.1 million in COVID-19 relief funds intended to support struggling businesses during the pandemic. Chandler Carroll,…
Last Chance to Experience A Christmas Carol Classic Radiocast in Searcy This Weekend
There’s still time to step into the holiday spirit as the Performing Arts Center on the Square in Searcy presents the final weekend of A Christmas Carol Classic Radiocast. Only three performances remain: tonight at…
Brandi Schulz Named to 2025 AMP Power Women List for Leadership in Cave City
The Cave City community is celebrating a major honor as Brandi Schulz, director of the Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce, has been featured in Arkansas Money & Politics as one of the 2025 AMP…
Old State House Museum Opens “Disfarmer: Portraits of Rural Arkansas” Exhibit Jan. 9
The Old State House Museum is opening a powerful new exhibit, “Disfarmer: Portraits of Rural Arkansas,” on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The opening reception is free to attend, and the…
Early-Morning House Fire in Violet Hill Claims Two Lives; Investigation Underway
Two people were found dead after an early-morning house fire in Izard County on December 18, 2025. According to the Izard County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy discovered the blaze around 3:40 a.m. near the 5000…
