Arkansas State University-Beebe recently honored Buck Layne, longtime community leader and retiring President and CEO of the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce, for his years of dedicated service as a founding member of the ASU-Beebe…
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World-Class Guest Artists Join Lyon College for Free Fall Concert Series
The Lyon College Music Department has announced its Fall 2025 performance schedule, featuring a wide range of concerts with guest artists, community ensembles, and student showcases. All events are free and open to the public,…
2025 White County Fair Karaoke Contest has been announced
The spotlight will shine on local talent at the 2025 White County Fair Karaoke Contest! Outlaw Karaoke with D-Ray and Wanda will take the stage on Tuesday, September 9th at the White County Fairgrounds in…
Breaking: Arkansas has spoke and Cracker Barrell has listened
Cracker Barrel is pulling back its recently unveiled logo following swift public feedback. In a statement Tuesday, the company thanked guests for sharing their “voices and love” for the brand, adding that its longtime “Old…
Former Independence County Judge Robert Griffin of Newark Dies at 70
Mr. Robert Taylor Griffin of Newark, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on August 29, 1954, in Newport, the son of Frank and Lavada…
Izard County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Suspect in Horseshoe Bend Incidents
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a series of recent incidents in the Mobile Home Estates area of Horseshoe Bend. Deputies say the…
What’s Behind This $93 Million Project in Searcy?
A large crowd gathered Thursday evening at the Searcy Swim Center as the City of Searcy officially broke ground on the ambitious, voter-approved #MySearcy Projects—a $93 million investment aimed at transforming the community over the…
Executive Director of the Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce Completes Year One of Community Development Institute Training
Brandi Schulz, Executive Director of the Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce, has completed Year One of the 39th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas. CDI equips community leaders and…
Lyon College to Launch Faculty Colloquium Series with Cat Communication Presentation
Lyon College will kick off its 2025–26 Faculty Colloquium Series with a fascinating look at feline communication. Dr. Britt Florkiewicz, assistant professor of psychology, will present “The Purr-fect Face: Understanding Cat Facial Signals” on Friday,…
City of Searcy to Break Ground on #MySearcy Projects August 21
After years of planning, collaboration, and community input, the City of Searcy is excited to announce the official groundbreaking of the #MySearcy Projects—a transformative milestone in the city’s future. The community is invited to join…
