It was one of the most successful events in Fairfield Bay this year. Car show. Food. Live music. German culture. It was all there. Octoberfest was a two day event with live music and authentic…
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Junkin’ at the Lake Returns to Greers Ferry City Park October 10–11
Get ready for one of the biggest outdoor shopping events in North Central Arkansas — Junkin’ at the Lake is back at Greers Ferry City Park on Thursday, October 10, and Friday, October 11, 2025.…
Abbigail Baldridge Joins Stone Bank in Mountain View as Loan Officer
Abbigail Baldridge Joins Stone Bank in Mountain View as Loan Officer Stone Bank has announced that Abbigail Baldridge has joined its Mountain View branch as a loan officer. Baldridge brings years of experience in…
Florida Man Arrested in Connection to July Homicide of Arkansas Woman
A coordinated investigation among multiple law enforcement agencies has led to the arrest of a Florida man in connection with the July homicide of an Arkansas woman. On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Volusia County…
New 14-Mile Mountain Bike Trail Opens at Bull Shoals–White River State Park in Arkansas
Arkansas State Parks celebrated a major outdoor recreation milestone today with the official expansion of the Oakridge Mountain Bike Trail System at Bull Shoals–White River State Park, adding four miles of new trail to the…
Former Little River County Jail Captain Arrested for Felony Sexual Assault surrendered at the White County Detention Center
Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Special Agents have arrested former Little River County Jail Captain Kenneth Lee Vaughn, 53, of Ashdown, in connection with a felony sexual assault investigation. Authorities say the…
Walmart to Eliminate Synthetic Dyes and 30 Other Ingredients from Store Brands by 2027
Walmart announced Wednesday that it will remove synthetic food dyes and more than 30 other controversial ingredients from its U.S. private-label food products by January 2027. The retailer says the change will affect nearly 1,000…
Ozark Trail Festival Returns to Heber Springs October 3–4
It’s almost time for the annual Ozark Trail Festival, happening October 3–4, 2025 at Spring Park in downtown Heber Springs. The two-day event, hosted by the Cleburne County Rotary Club and sponsored by First National Bank, First Electric Coop/Connect 2 First, Dark…
Hambricks Win Big at Sunrise Honda’s in Searcy’s 27th Annual Back to the Woods ATV Giveaway
Congratulations to Patrick Hambrick of Searcy, the grand prize winner of the 2025 Honda Rancher 4×4 in Camo during the 27th Anniversary Back to the Woods ATV Giveaway Celebration at Sunrise Honda! The event, held…
Tax-Delinquent Property Auction in Faulkner, Cleburne, and Van Buren Counties Raises Over $287,000
The Commissioner of State Lands (COSL) has announced the results of a recent regional tax-delinquent property auction in Faulkner, Cleburne, and Van Buren Counties, generating more than $287,000 for local governments. The auction attracted 101…
