An Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper has been terminated after mistakenly conducting a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) on an innocent motorist during a pursuit on Interstate 630 in Little Rock. Arkansas State Police officials confirmed…
Monthly Archives For January 2026
Warming Centers Open Across Central and North Central Arkansas as Dangerous Cold Moves In
As dangerously cold temperatures move into the region, multiple warming centers and emergency shelters are opening across Central and North Central Arkansas to help protect residents from freezing conditions. A warming center is a temporary…
Arkansas power outage winter preparedness
Power companies across Arkansas are preparing for extreme winter weather and freezing temperatures expected to impact the state beginning January 23, urging customers to take steps now to stay safe and minimize risks if outages…
City of Searcy Earns Multiple Arkansas Business Trendsetter Awards for Workforce and Technology Innovation
The City of Searcy has once again been recognized by Arkansas Business as a Trendsetter City, earning top honors in two categories for innovative programs that strengthen education, workforce development, technology, and public safety across…
City of Cabot Honored as Best Overall City at Arkansas Municipal League Conference
The City of Cabot has been recognized as the Best Overall City during the Volunteer Community of the Year Awards presented at last week’s Arkansas Municipal League Winter Conference. Cabot Mayor Ken Kincade, representing a…
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Arkansas as Heavy Snow, Sleet, and Ice Expected Through Sunday
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for much of Arkansas from noon Friday through 6:00 p.m. Sunday, as a major winter system brings heavy snow, sleet, and ice to the region. Forecasters say northern…
Governor Sanders Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Winter Weather, Allocates $250,000 for Response
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared a state of emergency in advance of severe winter weather expected to impact Arkansas on or about January 23, 2026, citing potential dangers to public safety, infrastructure, and essential…
Cody Smith Announces Campaign for State Representative in District 39
Cody Smith has officially announced his candidacy for State Representative in District 39, a district that includes the communities of Bradford, Bald Knob, Judsonia, Plainview, Russell, and Velvet Ridge. Smith says his campaign is focused…
$1.8 Billion Powerball Ticket Sold in Cabot Claimed; Winner Chooses Lump Sum, Remains Anonymous
The $1.8 billion Powerball ticket sold at Murphy USA in Cabot has officially been claimed, according to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Lottery officials confirmed that the winner has chosen to remain anonymous and selected the…
BREAKING: Harlem Globetrotters Game at Simmons Bank Arena Postponed Due to Weather, Rescheduled for April 11
The Harlem Globetrotters game originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24, at Simmons Bank Arena has been postponed due to inclement weather and travel safety concerns. Event organizers announced the game has been rescheduled for Saturday,…
