Arkansas broadcasting is mourning the loss of longtime KATV Channel 7 photojournalist Marcus McDonald, who died Thursday after a battle with small cell lung cancer. He was 69. McDonald spent more than 41 years helping…
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Beebe Air Force Veteran Michael Westergren Elected American Legion National Vice Commander
Beebe resident and retired United States Air Force veteran Michael W. Westergren has been elected to a national leadership position with The American Legion. Westergren was elected national vice commander during The American Legion’s 107th…
First Community Bank To Break Ground On New Beebe Banking Center September 29
First Community Bank will break ground on a new banking center in Beebe on Tuesday, September 29. The public groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the future banking center site, located at 1800…
No. 2 Harding Crushes Northwestern Oklahoma State 76-0 In Record-Setting Opener
The 2026 collegiate football season opened in dominant fashion Thursday night as No. 2 Harding University defeated Northwestern Oklahoma State 76-0 at First Security Stadium. The game was called early in the 4th quarter by…
Entergy Arkansas CEO Disputes Reports About Google Payments Toward Solar Facility
Entergy Arkansas President and CEO Laura Landreaux is disputing recent news reports concerning Google’s payments toward the Arkansas Cypress Solar facility. Landreaux addressed the issue in a letter sent directly to Entergy Arkansas customers. She…
White River Medical Center Auxiliary Installs 4 Officers for 2026-2027
The White River Medical Center Auxiliary Board recently installed 4 officers for the 2026-2027 term, with Carol Curtwright serving as president. Joining Curtwright are Jim Kitsmiller as vice president, Greg Shaver as treasurer and Pam…
Batesville Pioneer Park Veterans Memorial Dedicated To Honor Local Military Service And Sacrifice
A new veterans memorial in Batesville is now standing as a permanent tribute to men and women who have served in the United States military. Members of Pioneer Nation recently gathered for the dedication of…
Salvation Army Angel Tree Applications Open September 3 For Families In 8 Arkansas Counties
Families in 8 Arkansas counties will soon be able to apply for The Salvation Army’s 2026 Angel Tree Program. The Salvation Army Central Arkansas Area Command says online applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, September…
3 Arkansas Women Artists Featured In Lyon College ‘Words Become Matter’ Exhibit
Artwork from 3 Arkansas women artists is being featured in a new exhibition at Lyon College’s Kresge Gallery in Batesville. “Words Become Matter” is on display through October 3 as part of the Arkansas Committee…
Vintage Car Show & Shine Coming To Greers Ferry September 5
Classic cars, lake views, food and family fun are coming together in Greers Ferry for a special community event on Saturday, September 5. The Greers Ferry Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Lake Model…
