First Electric Cooperative and Connect2First are proud to honor first responders in Jacksonville with a special appreciation lunch. The Hometown Heroes Grill & Chill event recognizes the men and women who dedicate themselves to keeping…
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Lyon College BSN Program Earns Prestigious CCNE Accreditation
Lyon College announced today that its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a mark of the program’s high quality and commitment to…
Massive Independence County Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Felony Charges After Eight-Month Investigation
A months-long drug and alcohol enforcement operation in Independence County has led to multiple felony charges following the arrest of Jessie James Smith, who is accused of distributing methamphetamine and selling alcohol without a license.…
Harding University Announces 2025 Homecoming Celebration Set for October 30–November 1
Harding University has announced plans for its annual Homecoming celebration, scheduled for October 30–November 1, 2025. The weekend will welcome alumni, students, faculty, staff, and guests back to campus to reconnect with the Harding community…
Izard County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Help Identifying Theft Suspect Near Dolph
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person connected to a theft that occurred near Dolph on October 11, 2025. Authorities have released an image of the individual…
CabotFest 2025 Draws Thousands to Downtown Cabot
It was a big weekend in Cabot as CabotFest 2025 returned — bigger than ever. The three-day downtown celebration wrapped up Saturday after a full weekend of rides, games, live music, and plenty of fair…
Arkansas State Parks Honors Lifesaving Heroes at Petit Jean State Park
Arkansas State Parks hosted a special recognition ceremony today at Mather Lodge inside Petit Jean State Park, honoring four individuals whose quick, coordinated actions saved the life of a camper who went into sudden cardiac…
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage Headline Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival at Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View
Get ready for one of Arkansas’s most beloved music traditions! The Annual Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival returns to the Ozark Folk Center State Park on November 6–8, 2025, bringing three full days of world-class…
Over 200 Stolen Custom Knives Recovered by Van Buren County Sheriff’s Investigator
Van Buren County Sheriff Eric Koonce announced that Sheriff’s Investigator Billy Thomas successfully recovered more than 200 custom-made knives valued at over $21,000. The knives were reported stolen by vendor Craig Wood during this year’s…
Lead. With. Purpose. Leadership Development Event in Batesville was a Success
First Community Bank recently hosted Lead. With. Purpose., a leadership development event held on Friday, October 3, at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) in Independence Hall. Presented by First Community Bank,…
