rkansas State University-Beebe crowned its 2024 Harvest Fest royalty on Wednesday, Oct. 29, during the annual Harvest Fest celebration in the Dr. Eugene McKay Student Center. Kamauryi Smith, a business major from Beebe representing the…
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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…
Ozark Institute of Regional Museum (OIRM) Celebrates Successful Work Day with New Landscaping, Community Support, and Memorial Donations
The Ozark Institute of Regional Museum (OIRM) celebrated a highly productive work day as board members came together to refresh and enhance the museum grounds. Volunteers cleaned and replanted the front beds, added new shrubs,…
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…
Salem Man Killed in Rollover Crash on State Highway 9 in Fulton County
A Salem man died Wednesday after his pickup truck left State Highway 9 and rolled multiple times in Fulton County. Arkansas State Police identified the victim as Maxwell Ward. The fatal crash happened at 4:36…
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…
