The Cave City community is celebrating a major honor as Brandi Schulz, director of the Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce, has been featured in Arkansas Money & Politics as one of the 2025 AMP…
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Old State House Museum Opens “Disfarmer: Portraits of Rural Arkansas” Exhibit Jan. 9
The Old State House Museum is opening a powerful new exhibit, “Disfarmer: Portraits of Rural Arkansas,” on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The opening reception is free to attend, and the…
Early-Morning House Fire in Violet Hill Claims Two Lives; Investigation Underway
Two people were found dead after an early-morning house fire in Izard County on December 18, 2025. According to the Izard County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy discovered the blaze around 3:40 a.m. near the 5000…
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Proposes New Pesticide Classification for Feral Hog Control
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has proposed major regulatory updates, including the creation of a new pesticide classification aimed at strengthening statewide feral hog eradication efforts. The Arkansas State Plant Board approved the draft rule…
Arkansas Gas Prices Fall to Four-Year Low Ahead of Holiday Travel Season
As Arkansans gear up for holiday travel, drivers are getting welcome news at the pump. According to the latest report from AAA, both the national and Arkansas statewide fuel price averages have dropped to their…
Harding University in Searcy Football Team Earns National Honors Ahead of Division II Championship Game Saturday
As Harding University prepares for this Saturday’s NCAA Division II National Championship, postseason accolades continue pouring in for the Bisons. Senior linebacker Clark Griffin has been named to the AFCA Coaches All-America First Team,…
Lyon College in Batesville Podcasters Win Big at 2025 ARKAST Awards
Lyon College students, faculty, and staff earned top honors at the 2025 ARKAST Podcast Awards, taking home multiple awards during the second annual celebration held in November. The event, hosted by the Arkansas Podcast Collaborative,…
MTV to Shut Down Remaining Music Channels, Ending 44-Year Era in Television History Regional Broadcasters weigh in
MTV is preparing to shut down its remaining global music-focused television channels by the end of 2025, bringing a close to a 44-year chapter in television and music history. Channels dedicated to nonstop music and…
Heber Springs Named 2025 Trendsetter City in Infrastructure and Water Category by Arkansas Business
e City of Heber Springs and the Heber Springs Water and Wastewater Utility have been honored as a 2025 Trendsetter City by Arkansas Business, recognizing the community’s leadership in infrastructure and water initiatives that support…
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge Returns Jan. 9–10 for Fifth Year of Statewide Fun
Arkansas hunters are invited to “go nuts” once again as the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission hosts the fifth annual Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge, a statewide squirrel hunting competition set for January 9–10, 2026. The…
