U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) has been named a 2025 Friend of Farm Credit by the AgriBank District Farm Credit Council (ADFCC) in recognition of his leadership and…
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Dr. Sarah Hardin Honored with 2025 New Dentist of the Year Award
Dr. Sarah Hardin, chair of clinical sciences and associate professor at the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, has been named the 2025 Cynthia Caceres Baker New Dentist of the Year by the Arkansas State…
New Free “Pre-Apprenticeship” Program Unveiled In Arkansas That Could Change Education
There’s a major opportunity for anyone looking to launch a career in manufacturing or level up their job skills—and it’s completely free. Arkansas State University-Beebe has announced a new CNC Pre-Apprenticeship program in partnership with…
2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalists from Mountain View, Cabot, Greenbrier, Russellville, and Conway at Governor’s Mansion
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.…
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…
