One of Arkansas’ most recognizable homegrown brands is coming home, and Batesville residents have the opportunity to be part of a day that will become a lasting chapter in the city’s history. Slim Chickens, the…
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Jacksonville Police Department Honors Outstanding Officers, Employees and Community Heroes During 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony
The Jacksonville Police Department recognized the outstanding service, courage and dedication of its officers, civilian employees and community members during its 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating individuals whose commitment has made a lasting impact on…
Johnson Brothers, 2026 Chamber Legacy Award Recipients, Honored for 50 Years of Serving Some of the Sweetest Watermelons in the World
For nearly half a century, Cave City has built a national reputation for producing some of the sweetest watermelons in the world, a tradition that will once again take center stage as the 46th Annual…
Fairfield Bay Invites Community to ‘Tacos & Tunes’ Saturday Evening at the Clock Tower
Great food, live music and a relaxing summer evening await residents and visitors this Saturday as Tacos & Tunes returns to downtown Fairfield Bay. The free community event will be held Saturday, July 25, from…
Record Friday Night Crowd Sets Stage for Big Saturday Finale at 46th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival
The 46th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival is heading into its final day after record attendance Friday night, as thousands packed downtown Cave City for an evening of live entertainment, delicious food, carnival rides and…
Lyon College, Arkansas Children’s Name Leadership Team for Groundbreaking Statewide Pediatric Dental Program
Lyon College School of Dental Medicine and Arkansas Children’s have announced the inaugural leadership team for a first-of-its-kind statewide pediatric dental program that will expand access to oral health care for Arkansas children while helping…
Shaelyn Larae Wins 2026 Cave City’s Sweetest Voice Competition at Watermelon Festival
A new voice has earned the title of Cave City’s Sweetest Voice. Shaelyn Larae of Stilwell, Oklahoma, captured first place in the 2026 Cave City’s Sweetest Voice competition Thursday night during the 46th Annual Cave…
Federal Jury Convicts Walnut Ridge Man in Major Northeast Arkansas Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy
A Walnut Ridge man has been convicted by a federal jury on multiple methamphetamine trafficking charges following a Homeland Security Investigations case targeting a large-scale drug distribution network operating in northeast Arkansas. Bobby Scott Glenn,…
Searcy Police Officer Rocky “O.B.” Boyce Honored with Statewide Heraclitus Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement Training
A Searcy Police officer has received statewide recognition for his commitment to training Arkansas law enforcement officers and helping prepare recruits for the challenges of serving their communities. Officer Rocky “O.B.” Boyce of the Searcy…
Prize Watermelon Auction Returns to Cave City Watermelon Festival with Goal of Surpassing $20,000 for Local Charities
One watermelon can make a big difference. One of the most anticipated and meaningful traditions of the Cave City Watermelon Festival returns Saturday, July 25, as the community comes together for the Annual Prize Watermelon…
