A Hazen man was killed Monday morning after his vehicle left Interstate 40 and struck a bridge pier in Lonoke County, according to an Arkansas State Police preliminary fatal crash report. The crash happened at…
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Dangerous Heat Continues Across Arkansas; Heat Index Could Reach 114 Through Sunday
Dangerous summer heat continues across a large portion of Arkansas, and residents are being urged to take precautions as heat index values could climb as high as 114 degrees. The National Weather Service in Little…
Vehicle Crashes Into Cash Savers in Searcy; No Injuries Reported
No injuries were reported after a vehicle crashed into the front of Cash Savers in Searcy Wednesday afternoon. According to the Searcy Police Department, officers were called to Cash Savers, 600 East Race Avenue, at…
Searcy Moves to End Flock Safety Contracts, Advances Plans for New Police Station
Searcy aldermen have voted unanimously to move toward terminating the city’s contracts with Flock Safety, putting the future of the company’s camera system in Searcy in question. The action came during Tuesday night’s Searcy City…
Walnut Ridge Teen Killed, Another Walnut Ridge Man Involved in Sebastian County Crash
A 19-year-old Walnut Ridge man was among two people killed in a Friday night crash in Sebastian County that also involved another man from Walnut Ridge, according to an Arkansas State Police preliminary fatal crash…
First Community Bank Promotes Bill Oliva to Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending and Diversity Outreach Director
First Community Bank has announced the promotion of Bill Oliva to senior vice president, commercial lending and diversity outreach director. The promotion was announced Wednesday, August 12. In his expanded role, Oliva will lead and…
Arkansas State Police Investigating Death of Salem Man Found Near Hoxie Church
Arkansas State Police are assisting the Hoxie Police Department with an investigation after the body of a Salem man was discovered Tuesday afternoon near a church in Lawrence County. According to Arkansas State Police, the…
Arkansas Joins $15.5 Million Settlement With Mortgage Servicer Over Improper Insurance Charges
Arkansas has joined 48 state financial agencies in a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers after regulators found thousands of borrowers were improperly charged for insurance despite already having active…
White County Judge Lisa Brown Dies at 59; Community Leaders Remember Her Life of Service
White County is mourning the death of County Judge Lisa Brown, who died Tuesday night, August 11, at the age of 59. Brown had spent decades working in public service before becoming White County Judge,…
Black Hawk Rescues Hiker After Collapse Near Pinnacle Mountain Summit
A hiker who collapsed near the summit of Pinnacle Mountain was safely rescued Monday, August 10, 2026, through a major operation involving nine emergency and military agencies. According to Pulaski County Government, the hiker was…
