White River Health has announced the appointment of David Fox, FACHE, FAHRA, as Vice President and Administrator of Stone County Medical Center, effective January 5, 2026. Fox most recently served as Executive Vice President of…
Monthly Archives For January 2026
AVAIO Digital Announces $6 Billion Data Center Hub in Pulaski County, Largest Investment in Arkansas History
AVAIO Digital Partners has announced plans for a massive new data center campus near Little Rock in Pulaski County, marking the largest economic investment in Arkansas history. The project, known as AVAIO Digital Leo, will…
Searcy City Council Approves 2026 Budget with Employee Pay Raises and Public Safety Focus
The Searcy City Council has approved the City’s 2026 budget, placing a strong emphasis on employee pay increases, public safety, and long-term financial stability. All City of Searcy employees will receive salary increases, with the…
Six Leaders to Be Inducted into Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame Class XXXVIII
Six distinguished individuals will be inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame, recognizing outstanding contributions to soybeans, rice, forestry, cotton, and agricultural leadership, along with influential service in the United States Congress and U.S.…
Seth Connell Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Fairfield Bay, Promises “Full Steam Ahead” for Community Growth
Seth Connell has officially announced he is running for mayor of Fairfield Bay, pledging to build on what he called a year of steady progress and renewed momentum across the community. In his announcement, Connell…
Arkansas Rice Annual Meeting Set for February 4 at New Harrisburg Research Center
The 2026 Arkansas Rice Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 4, at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Harrisburg, marking the first time the annual gathering will take place at the…
Apply for Arkansas Triple Trophy Award 2025-26 deer season
With only late archery season remaining to close out the 2025–26 deer season, most Arkansas hunters have already packed away their deer gear or shifted their focus to waterfowl and small game. But before leaving…
Attorney General Griffin Praises Federal Court Judgment Declaring Race-Based Quotas for Government Boards Unconstitutional
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement after a federal district judge issued a declaratory judgment and permanent injunction in the case Greene v. Griffin, ruling that a state law requirement regarding appointments to…
Two Arrested After the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshals executed a search warrant
Two men were arrested Thursday after the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence in Scotland, Arkansas. Authorities say the warrant…
Out-of-State Sex Offender Arrested for Registry Non-Compliance in Izard County
An out-of-state registered sex offender has been arrested in Izard County after investigators say he failed to comply with Arkansas sex offender registry requirements. The Izard County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were notified on January…
