U.S. Senator John Boozman, Senator Tom Cotton joined , Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, and FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday at the Arkansas State Capitol for a law enforcement roundtable focused on threats posed…
Monthly Archives For January 2026
Lyon College Invites Public to Visiting Fulbright Scholar’s Presentations in Batesville
Lyon College will welcome Dr. Hasini R. Perera, a Fulbright Scholar and professor of chemistry at the University of Colombo, for a weeklong campus visit February 2–6 as part of the Fulbright Scholar Program Outreach…
Mountain View Revenue Office to Remain Closed Next Week for Maintenance
The Mountain View Revenue Office will remain closed next week due to maintenance, according to state officials. Customers needing driver services, vehicle registration, or other motor vehicle-related transactions are encouraged to use the Arkansas Department…
Drug Task Force Seizes Over 250 Pounds of Prescription Drugs and Suspected Fentanyl in Independence County
The 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force has seized more than 250 pounds of prescription drugs and suspected fentanyl following a major drug-trafficking investigation in Independence County. According to authorities, the investigation began on January…
Juveniles Charged With 49 Offenses in Horseshoe Bend Thefts and Burglaries
Two juveniles have been charged in Izard County Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, with a combined 49 offenses connected to a series of vehicle thefts, burglaries, and other theft-related crimes reported in Horseshoe Bend since July…
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Waives Late Vehicle Registration Fees, Extends Office Hours
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration has announced it is waiving all late fees for vehicle registrations that expired this week due to weather-related state office closures. The late-fee waiver applies to any vehicle…
Arkansas Appeals Court Upholds County Judge’s Authority Over Hiring Deputy District Court Clerk
An Arkansas appellate court has affirmed a circuit court ruling that an Independence County judge acted within his constitutional authority when he refused to fill a vacant deputy district court clerk position, ending a legal…
Postponed Due to Weather: 2026 Small Works on Paper Exhibition at Arkansas Tech University
The Arkansas Arts Council has announced that the opening of its annual touring visual arts exhibition, Small Works on Paper, scheduled for February 2, 2026, at Arkansas Tech University, has been postponed due to recent…
Ozark Folk Center Announces Spring Craft, Homesteading and Gardening Classes for March
Crafters, gardeners, homesteaders, and herbal enthusiasts are invited to learn hands-on skills rooted in Ozark traditions during Spring Ozark Folk School this March at Ozark Folk Center State Park. The seasonal program features immersive, instructor-led…
The CALL in Lonoke & Prairie Counties Seeking Support Center Supplies to Help Foster Families
he CALL in Lonoke & Prairie Counties is currently seeking Support Center supplies to continue serving children and families impacted by foster care across the region. Community members can help in two simple ways. Supporters…
