Authorities are urging motorists to stay off highways tonight as temperatures drop and refreezing creates dangerous driving conditions across the state. While warmer temperatures earlier today allowed snow and ice to melt, officials warn that…
Monthly Archives For January 2026
Hank Nightshade and The Midnight Sons Concert at ASU-Beebe Postponed Due to Weather
Due to inclement weather, the Hank Nightshade and The Midnight Sons concert scheduled for Thursday, January 29, at 7 p.m. at ASU-Beebe has been postponed, according to event organizers. Officials said the decision was made…
Most Arkansas Schools and Colleges Closed or Virtual Due to Winter Weather
Winter weather continues to impact operations across Arkansas, prompting widespread closures and virtual learning schedules at schools and colleges due to hazardous travel conditions. Colleges / Universities • Arkansas Tech University — Virtual Only •…
ASU-Beebe Campuses Closed Wednesday Due to Ongoing Winter Weather Conditions
Arkansas State University–Beebe officials have announced that all ASU-Beebe campuses will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28, due to ongoing winter weather conditions and lingering safety hazards. While some main roadways have improved, university officials…
Lyon College in Batesville Closed Wednesday Due to Weather and Road Conditions
Lyon College in Batesville will be closed Wednesday, January 28, due to ongoing weather and hazardous road conditions, college officials announced. While the campus will be closed to regular operations, essential services will remain open,…
State Emergency Operations Center Remains Activated Following Winter Storm; Two Fatalities Confirmed
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) says the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) remains activated as response and recovery efforts continue following the winter storm that moved through Arkansas late last week. The SEOC…
Former Arkansas State Red Wolves Players Set to Face Off in Super Bowl LX
Arkansas will have a strong connection to this year’s Super Bowl as former Arkansas State Red Wolves players prepare to compete for football’s ultimate prize — the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Former ASU standouts Mehki Butler…
Three Arkansas Residents Claim More Than $1 Million in Lottery Prizes
Three Arkansas residents recently claimed lottery prizes totaling more than $1 million at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center, according to lottery officials. Two of the winners chose to remain anonymous. A woman from Bradley…
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Announces New Ken Sumner Scholarship for Arkansas Students
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is expanding its commitment to developing future agricultural leaders with the announcement of a new scholarship opportunity — the Ken Sumner Scholarship. The scholarship honors the late Executive Vice President and…
Governor Orders Arkansas National Guard to Shift Winter Weather Support to Arkansas Department of Health
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has directed the Arkansas National Guard to transition its winter weather mission from supporting the Arkansas State Police to supporting the Arkansas Department of Health in select counties across the state.…
