Community members, healthcare staff, and local leaders gathered yesterday afternoon as White River Health officially broke ground on its Oncology Expansion and Renovation Project at 1710 Harrison Street. The event marked a major milestone in…
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Lyon College Year One Program to Host Annual HATS Poster Sessions on Nov. 19
Lyon College will spotlight the work of its newest scholars as first-year students present their research and creative projects during the annual Humanities, Arts, Technology and Science (HATS) symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4…
Harding Bisons Earn No. 1 Seed in NCAA Division II Playoffs, Set to Host Northwest Missouri State
The Great American Conference champion Harding Bisons are gearing up for postseason action after clinching their 10th NCAA Division II playoff berth. The undefeated Bisons, now 11-0, enter the national bracket as the No. 1…
Searcy Holiday of Lights Lighting Ceremony Set for November 18, 2025, Featuring Santa, the Grinch, Live Reindeer, and New Displays
Searcy, Arkansas is preparing to flip the switch on the holiday season as the community comes together for the annual Holiday of Lights Lighting Ceremony at Berryhill Park on Tuesday night, November 18, 2025. The…
Arkansas Review Board to Evaluate New Nominations for National Register of Historic Places on December 3
The Arkansas State Review Board will convene on December 3 to evaluate a new slate of nominations for the National Register of Historic Places, a move that could add several significant Arkansas properties to the…
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Updated Special Election Dates for District 70 and District 26 After Court Orders
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced updated dates for special elections to fill vacancies in State Representative District 70 and State Senator District 26, following court orders that the Governor says contradict Arkansas law. The…
First Community Bank Donates Record $18,050 to Support Childhood Cancer Awareness Efforts
First Community Bank employees rallied together during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to support Arkansas Children’s Hospital, raising a record $18,050.46 to benefit the hospital’s cancer unit. Employees contributed $12,550.46, and the bank added $5,500, marking…
Interstates Like I-40 Identified as Corridors for Serial Offenders and Human Trafficking, FBI Data Shows
Major U.S. highways—including Interstate 40—have long been identified as corridors used by serial offenders and human traffickers, according to federal law enforcement data. While I-40 is often referenced due to its national reach and heavy…
Small Earthquake Recorded Near Smithville Early Saturday Morning
A minor 2.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Smithville early Saturday, though no residents reported feeling any shaking. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at 3:19 a.m. on November 15, located…
White River Health to Break Ground on Oncology Expansion and Renovation Project November 17
White River Health is inviting the community to a meaningful and hopeful milestone—the official groundbreaking ceremony for its Oncology Expansion and Renovation project. The event is set for Monday, November 17th, at 2 p.m., located…
