Unity Health is celebrating two registered nurses for excellence in stroke care, recognizing them as Stroke Champions for their rapid response and commitment to patient outcomes. Grace Shannon, RN, earned her first Stroke Champion award,…
Monthly Archives For January 2026
Riverview School District Receives $10,000 Grant for Early Literacy Programs
The Riverview School District has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Arkansas Community Foundation to support its early literacy initiatives aimed at improving student reading scores and expanding classroom curriculum resources. District leaders say…
Lyon College in Batesville to Remain Open Friday, January 30
Lyon College officials say the campus in Batesville will remain open and classes will be in session on Friday, January 30, while urging faculty, staff, and commuter students to use extreme caution when traveling due…
AI Now Dominates Much of Facebook Content as Studies Raise Accuracy and Trust Concerns
As of early 2026, artificial intelligence now plays a major role in what users see on Facebook, with content measured across two key areas: how much material is generated by AI and how much is…
First Community Bank Welcomes Katherine Harris as Senior Vice President in Batesville
First Community Bank has announced the hiring of Katherine Harris as senior vice president and retail sales strategy officer, bringing more than a decade of banking leadership to the organization’s enterprise-wide retail strategy. In her…
Cabot Junior Auxiliary Announces 2026 Strawberry Festival April 16–18 in Downtown Cabot
The Junior Auxiliary of Cabot has announced the return of the annual Strawberry Festival, scheduled for April 16 through 18, 2026, in downtown Cabot. Organizers say the three-day festival will feature a carnival, food trucks,…
Kay Thomas, 2026 Governor’s Arts Award Winner, Featured on Special Open Mic Interview with Bob Connell
Kay Thomas of Mountain View, recently honored with the Folklife Award as part of the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards, is featured in a special Open Mic interview program with ArkansasRadio.com CEO and station manager Bob…
Governor Sanders Closes State Office Buildings Thursday Due to Winter Storm Conditions
Due to dangerous road conditions caused by an ongoing winter storm, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered the closure of state office buildings except for critical operations on Thursday, January 29, 2026. State officials say…
Arkansas Opens Application Portal for $35.8 Million American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund
The Arkansas Department of Commerce has announced the opening of the application portal for the American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund, a landmark national initiative designed to expand high-quality registered apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing across the…
Attorney General Tim Griffin Announces Two Convictions and Arrest in Medicaid Fraud Cases
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced two convictions and one arrest recently made by his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) involving the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. On January 22, Amanda Patton, 46, of Maynard, was…
