A Stone County man is being held on a $75,000 bond after authorities allege he fought with five deputies, threatened law enforcement officers and threatened to kill his wife. Ray Leon Mings, 60, of rural…
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Clinton Community Mourns Death Of High School Student Peyton Hoyle
The Clinton community is mourning the death of Clinton High School student Peyton Hoyle. Clinton High School announced Peyton’s passing in a message shared with the community, describing her as a cherished member of the…
Driver Faces Felony Charges After 100 MPH Pursuit Ends At Searcy Mart
A 27-year-old man faces felony and traffic-related charges after a reported high-speed pursuit ended with a car crashing into Searcy Mart early Sunday morning. Ryan Calnan was booked into the White County Detention Center on…
DEVELOPING: Searcy Mart Closed Following Sunday Accident; Public Told To Stay Off Property
Searcy Mart will be closed following a reported Sunday accident at or near the business located at 401 North Maple Street. The business is also identified in public listings as the CITGO convenience store property…
Driver Escapes Injury In Holiday Weekend Incident Reported By Bismarck Firefighters
A driver escaped injury following a vehicle-related incident handled by the Bismarck Fire Protection Association at the beginning of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Bismarck fire officials expressed relief that the driver was not injured…
ARKANSAS WILDFIRE EMERGENCY: 72 Counties Under Burn Bans As 2 Counties Declare Local Drought Disasters
Burn bans now cover nearly the entire state as Arkansas experiences worsening drought conditions and a high statewide wildfire risk. As of Sunday, September 6, 2026, Independence and Izard counties had been declared local disaster…
Harding University Names Todd McCullough Chief Marketing And Innovation Officer
Harding University has named Todd McCullough its chief marketing and innovation officer, bringing a 1984 graduate and former Subway North America marketing executive back to his alma mater. The university announced the appointment September 3,…
Lyon College And Batesville To Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 With Remembrance Service
Lyon College, the City of Batesville and the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will come together Friday, September 11, to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a community remembrance…
CSAM ALERT: Cabot Man Arrested Following Cellphone Investigation
A Cabot man has been arrested on 9 counts following an investigation and forensic examination of a cellphone, according to the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff John Staley said deputies arrested 59-year-old David Newton on…
DANGEROUS HEAT CONTINUES ACROSS ARKANSAS AS HEAT INDEX COULD TOP 110°
Dangerous heat will continue across Arkansas through the Labor Day weekend, with heat index values potentially exceeding 110° in some locations. The National Weather Service says a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM…
