A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Mayron Faria, assistant professor of Exercise Science at Lyon College, is offering new insights into how migraines impact brain activity and the body’s autonomic regulation systems. Published in the…
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Arkansas State Police Seek Public’s Help to Capture FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitive Benjamin Song
Arkansas State Police are seeking the public’s help in locating one of the FBI’s most wanted. Benjamin Hanil Song is wanted for attempted murder of a federal officer and discharging a firearm during a violent…
Could Your Property Be in a Flood Zone? Searcy Residents Invited to Public Meeting on New Floodplain Maps
The City of Searcy will host a public meeting on Tuesday, July 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall to inform residents about upcoming changes to the city’s floodplain maps. This come-and-go…
Governor Sanders Appoints Lonoke Man to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Jamie Anderson of Lonoke to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The announcement came Wednesday afternoon at AGFC headquarters in Little Rock. Anderson, a fourth-generation aquaculture farmer, will serve…
Self-Driving Tractors Hit The Field In Arkansas’ First Driverless Demo
Greenway Equipment welcomed guests to its Tech Farm in Newport for the region’s first public demonstration of the John Deere Fully-Autonomous Tractor, during the Greenway Technology Showcase. Attendees—including farmers, legislators, media, and ag industry partners—witnessed…
Serenity Dail Crowned 2025 Miss Sharp County, Arkansas during the 2025 Fair
The 2025 Miss Sharp County Pageant wrapped up with Serenity Dail earning the title of Miss Sharp County. Other winners included Alysa Phillips as Junior Miss Sharp County, Moriah Vogt as Senior Rodeo Queen, Timber…
Local Leaders Beebe City Clerk/Treasurer Carol Westergren and Heber Springs Mayor Kasey Griffin Elected to Statewide Roles
Beebe City Clerk/Treasurer Carol Westergren and Heber Springs Mayor Kasey Griffin have been elected to leadership positions within the Arkansas Municipal League for 2025–2026. Westergren will serve as First Vice President, bringing 18 years of…
Searcy Police Seek Help Identifying Walmart Supercenter Suspect
Searcy Police are requesting public assistance identifying a man linked to an incident at the Walmart Supercenter on East Race Avenue. If you recognize him, call 501‑268‑3531. Anonymous tips are welcome. All suspects are presumed…
Photo’s: Armed Robbery Suspect Dies After High-Speed Chase and Crash in Bee Branch in Van Buren County
High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Fatal Crash in Bee Branch this morning, Wednesday June 11, 2025, a high-speed police pursuit ended in tragedy in Bee Branch, Arkansas. Van Buren County Sheriff’s Deputies, Arkansas State Police, and…
Bald Knob Trap Team Wins State Championship and $7,500 in Youth Shooting Sports Scholarships
The Bald Knob Trap Team Red squad secured the 2025 Youth Shooting Sports Senior State Championship with a near-flawless final round, hitting 121 out of 125 targets to edge out Jonesboro Trap Red. Held at…
