Arkansas’s congressional leadership is speaking with a unified voice following a U.S. military operation in January 2026 that resulted in the capture of indicted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, chair of the…
Monthly Archives For January 2026
44th Annual Arkansas Marine Expo Returns to Downtown Little Rock January 9–11, 2026
The 44th annual Arkansas Marine Expo will be held Friday, January 9, through Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Downtown Little Rock. This premier marine event showcases a wide range of…
22nd Chunky Dunk Tradition Celebrated on New Year’s Day at Fairfield Bay Marina
The 22nd annual Chunky Dunk tradition on New Year’s Day drew a large crowd to the swim area at Fairfield Bay Marina, where spectators gathered to watch a dozen brave participants plunge into the chilly…
zard County Sheriff Warns Public About Publishers Clearing House Video Call Scam
The Izard County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about an ongoing video call scam targeting individuals across the area. Officials say several people have reported receiving video calls displaying an ID labeled “PCH” along with…
5,112 Diapers Donated at Diaper Dash 5K in Downtown Searcy
One number defined the rescheduled Diaper Dash 5K in downtown Searcy on Saturday, January 3, 2026: 5,112 diapers donated. Despite crisp morning temperatures, the community gathered outside the Downtown Church of Christ with a shared…
Iowa Man Still Missing After Car Found Near Oark, Arkansas; Search Continues
Authorities are asking for the public’s help after the vehicle belonging to a missing Iowa man was discovered in rural northwest Arkansas. The car owned by 22-year-old Nicholas Collins of Garwin, Iowa, was located near…
Arkansas State Police Identify Driver in I-530 Hit-and-Run Crash
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division has located the commercial vehicle and identified the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 530 South near the 34-mile marker. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m.…
Breaking: Arkansas Work Zone Cameras Now Detect Handheld Device Use
The Arkansas Highway Police, a division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, is deploying new work zone camera technology that can now detect handheld device usage by drivers. Currently, Arkansas Highway Police use cameras in…
Winter Is the Right Time to Prune—But Not Everything
Winter often inspires Arkansas homeowners to tidy up their landscapes, and for many plants, that instinct is right on time. According to the White County Cooperative Extension Service, dormant-season pruning—typically January through February—helps improve plant…
Lyon College Names Emily Dyer Director of Academic Support and Accessibility Services
Lyon College has announced the appointment of Emily Dyer as director of academic support and accessibility services, effective Jan. 2, according to Executive Vice President and Provost Kurt Grafton. Dyer has served in leadership roles…
