Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva with the 15 finalists for 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock, Arkansas on Monday, July 28th.…
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Cave City 45th Annual Watermelon Festival was a Record Breaker
The 45th annual Cave City Watermelon Festival wrapped up this weekend in unforgettable fashion, marking a powerful celebration of Arkansas’s sweetest tradition. Despite a challenging year—most notably the devastating tornado in early spring—the spirit of…
Update Double Homicide Reported at Devil’s Den State Park; Suspect at Large
Arkansas State Police are investigating a double homicide that occurred Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Devil’s Den State Park. Around 2:40 p.m., a 43-year-old man and 41-year-old woman were found dead on a walking trail.…
Lyon College Faculty Member Publishes a Call to Action for Dentists with Key Research on Stroke Risk and Panoramic Radiographs
A professor at the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine (LCSDM) is urging dentists nationwide to recognize their critical role in identifying early signs of serious medical conditions—specifically stroke risk—through routine dental imaging. Dr. Josh…
Who’s Got the Sweetest Voice in Town? The Top 10 Talent Contest Set for Thursday Night at Cave City Watermelon Festival!
Who’s Got the Sweetest Voice in Town?! The Cave City Watermelon Festival heats up Thursday, July 24, at 8:00 PM with one of its most anticipated events — the Sweetest Voice Contest, hosted on the…
BREAKING: Rock Legend Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76, Confirmed by AP — Cool 104.7 and 99.1 to Feature Music in Tribute to the Icon
BREAKING: Rock Legend Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76, Confirmed by AP — Cool 104.7 and 99.1 to Feature Music in Tribute to the music Icon!
Searcy Hosts 4th Annual Recovery Picnic This Friday at Spring Park
The Searcy community will gather this Friday, July 26, for the 4th Annual Recovery Picnic—an uplifting event dedicated to celebrating recovery and breaking the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health. Held from 4:00 to 7:00…
Two suspects are in custody following a violent early morning incident that led to a stolen police vehicle, a pursuit, and a coordinated multi-agency manhunt across Faulkner and White counties.
Two suspects are in custody following a violent early morning incident that began with a routine traffic stop and led to a stolen police vehicle, a pursuit, and a coordinated multi-agency manhunt across Faulkner and…
Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy Hosts Successful Session in Searcy
The Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy, a program by Arkansas State University, held a successful Session IV in Searcy as part of its ongoing mission to empower and equip women across the Delta region. Designed…
Independence County Senior Center Celebrates Grand Opening in Batesville
Selina Wallis, Executive Director of the Independence County Senior Citizens Center, celebrated a successful grand opening of the long-anticipated new facility last Friday. Wallis described the event as having an “unbelievable turnout,” and shared she…
