Law enforcement officers from across the state were honored Thursday as Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin hosted the 2025 Officer of the Year Awards luncheon in Little Rock. Griffin praised the honorees as exemplary public…
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Arkansas Launches Legacy Lunker Trophy Bass Program to Boost Big Bass Genetics Set to Launch Jan. 1
A groundbreaking new fisheries initiative is set to begin Jan. 1 as the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) officially launches the Legacy Lunker program, a statewide effort designed to enhance trophy bass genetics through…
Arkansas TV Launches New Era with Name Change, Expanded Local Programming, and End of PBS Affiliation
Arkansas’s only statewide public television network is entering a new chapter as it celebrates nearly 60 years of service. Effective today, the former Arkansas PBS (previously AETN) has rebranded as Arkansas TV, signaling a renewed…
Judge Denies Bond Reduction for Former Conway Doctor Accused of Rape and Sexual Assault
The $5 million bond for former Conway physician Dr. Guy Langley Peeples, charged with rape and sexual assault, will remain in place following a bond reduction hearing held Wednesday. Peeples, 65, of Vilonia, surrendered his…
Working Mom and A-State Online Graduate Travels More than 1,500 Miles for Commencement Ceremony
For many Arkansas State University students, the path to a degree winds through classrooms on campus. But for thousands of others, the journey happens entirely online—often from hundreds or even thousands of miles away. One…
Kiwanis Batesville Christmas Parade Set to Bring “Cinemagic” to Downtown This Saturday
One of Independence County’s most cherished holiday traditions is back as the Kiwanis Batesville Christmas Parade rolls through downtown this Saturday at 6 p.m. Known as the county’s largest and most spectacular parade, the event…
City of Cabot Named 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award Winner
The City of Cabot has been selected as a 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award recipient, recognizing its exceptional citizen engagement, robust community-led service initiatives, and measurable impact on local needs. The award will…
FBI Warns Criminals Are Using Altered Proof-of-Life Photos in Virtual Kidnapping Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a new public alert warning that criminals are increasingly using altered photos and videos—often stolen from social media—to extort victims through virtual kidnapping for ransom scams. These…
Lyon College Dental Students Collect 2,350 Food Items to Support Our House in Little Rock
Students from the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine have completed a major community service effort, collecting 2,350 food items for Our House in Little Rock—far surpassing their original goal. The project was spearheaded by…
Lyon College Students Create New Study Space in Derby Center Through Collaborative Campus Project
A once-overlooked corner inside Lyon College’s Derby Center for Science and Mathematics has been transformed into a welcoming new study space thanks to a collaborative effort led by Lyon students and faculty. The project, spearheaded…
