A Kansas murder suspect was arrested Tuesday afternoon during a traffic stop in Clinton. According to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department, deputies assisted an Arkansas State Police trooper with a traffic stop on U.S.…
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Independence County’s King of the Crag and Beatles at the Ridge Among Winners at 52nd Annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism
The Henry Awards honor the very best of Arkansas’ tourism community, recognizing the individuals, organizations, and attractions whose leadership and vision leave a lasting impact on the Natural State. These awards celebrate innovation, dedication, and…
Aldi Meatball Recall: Nearly 9,500 Pounds Recalled Over Possible Metal Contamination
A nationwide recall has been issued for nearly 9,500 pounds of frozen meatballs sold at Aldi stores due to possible metal contamination. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS),…
Optimist Club of Searcy Celebrates 60 Years of Community Service
The Optimist Club of Searcy is celebrating 60 years of dedicated service to the community, marking six decades of volunteerism focused on supporting and encouraging young people across White County. During a recent recognition ceremony,…
Lyon College Faculty Colloquium to Feature Archaeological Fieldwork Presentation in Batesville
Lyon College will host a Faculty Colloquium featuring Dr. Jason Kennedy, assistant professor of anthropology, on Friday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. in the Nucor Auditorium of the Lyon Business and Economics Building on the…
Senator John Boozman Receives 2025 Champion of the Industry Award from Equipment Manufacturers
Senator John Boozman has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Champion of the Industry Award by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), recognizing his bipartisan leadership and support of America’s equipment manufacturing sector. The award was…
Breaking: Batesville Police Investigating Preschool Abuse Allegations
The Batesville Police Department is investigating allegations of abuse involving the Batesville School District Preschool program. According to a February 25, 2026 press release, police received three separate reports from the Child Abuse Hotline in…
ASU-Beebe Students Receive John Deere Tech Scholarships
Students in the Arkansas State University-Beebe John Deere Agriculture Equipment Technology program have been awarded ASU-Beebe John Deere Tech Scholarships through Deere and Company in partnership with the John Deere Foundation. Scholarships were presented to…
Cabot Police Chief Scott Steely to Retire After 31 Years of Service
Scott Steely will retire at the end of February after more than three decades of service with the Cabot Police Department. According to a department social media announcement, Steely began his career as an auxiliary…
National FFA Week Celebrated Across Arkansas Through February 28
National FFA Week Arkansas celebrations are underway as students, educators, and agricultural leaders recognize the impact of Future Farmers of America programs across the state. Running through Saturday, February 28, National FFA Week highlights the…
