Each winter, hundreds of massive white trumpeter swans migrate to Magness Lake near Heber Springs, making the area one of Arkansas’ most unique and popular wildlife viewing destinations. The swans typically arrive around Thanksgiving and…
Monthly Archives For January 2026
Faulkner County Sheriff Warns Residents About Jury Duty Phone Scams
The Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on alert after receiving multiple reports of scam phone calls claiming victims missed jury duty and now have warrants for their arrest. According to the…
White River Health Welcomes Cardiologist Dr. Joe Forney to Batesville
White River Health has announced the addition of Joe Forney, MD to the White River Health Cardiology Annex in Batesville. Dr. Forney brings 42 years of experience in cardiology and joins Baber Khan, MD and…
Leah DiPietro has joined the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine as its first dedicated philanthropy officer
Lyon College has announced that alumna Leah DiPietro has joined the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine as its first dedicated philanthropy officer. A 1999 Lyon College graduate, DiPietro brings more than two decades of…
The 2026 Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Conservation License Plate Features Painted Bunting
Arkansas motorists can add color to their commute while supporting wildlife conservation with the new 2026 Conservation License Plate from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The latest plate features a vibrant image of a…
Batesville Fire Department Responds to First Structure Fire of 2026
The Batesville Fire Department responded to its first structure fire of 2026 early Tuesday morning, successfully containing the blaze and preventing major damage. According to fire officials, Batesville Fire B Shift was dispatched at approximately…
Batesville Postmaster Held on $150,000 Bond
A Batesville postmaster is being held on a $150,000 bond after a judge found probable cause to charge him with multiple felony counts involving sexually explicit material and a minor. Court records show Raymond Lloyd…
Arkansas State Police Issue Missing/Endangered Advisory for White County Teen
The Arkansas State Police have issued a Missing/Endangered Advisory for a White County teenager who has been missing since mid-December. Authorities say 17-year-old Jacob Ray Goodwin was last seen at his residence on Highway 367…
North Little Rock officer-involved shooting
The North Little Rock Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in North Little Rock. According to police, officers were dispatched at approximately 5:54 a.m. on January 6, 2026, to…
Texas Man Finds 2.09-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park After Asking Siri
A simple question to a virtual assistant led to a remarkable discovery at Crater of Diamonds State Park, where a Texas family uncovered a 2.09-carat brown diamond during a holiday visit. James Ward, a 41-year-old…
