Kay Thomas of Mountain View, recently honored with the Folklife Award as part of the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards, is featured in a special Open Mic interview program with ArkansasRadio.com CEO and station manager Bob…
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Governor Sanders Closes State Office Buildings Thursday Due to Winter Storm Conditions
Due to dangerous road conditions caused by an ongoing winter storm, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered the closure of state office buildings except for critical operations on Thursday, January 29, 2026. State officials say…
Arkansas Opens Application Portal for $35.8 Million American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund
The Arkansas Department of Commerce has announced the opening of the application portal for the American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund, a landmark national initiative designed to expand high-quality registered apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing across the…
Attorney General Tim Griffin Announces Two Convictions and Arrest in Medicaid Fraud Cases
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced two convictions and one arrest recently made by his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) involving the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. On January 22, Amanda Patton, 46, of Maynard, was…
All ASU-Beebe Campuses Closed Thursday Due to Lingering Winter Weather Hazards
Arkansas State University–Beebe officials announced that all ASU-Beebe campuses will be closed Thursday, January 29, due to lingering winter weather hazards and isolated unsafe road conditions. While many roadways have improved significantly, university leaders say…
Lyon College in Batesville Closed Thursday Due to Hazardous Road Conditions
Lyon College in Batesville will be closed Thursday, January 29, due to hazardous area road conditions, college officials announced. While the campus will be closed to regular operations, essential services will remain open, including Campus…
Schools Closed or Virtual Due to Winter Weather for Thursday January 29, 2026
Winter weather continues to impact operations across Arkansas, prompting widespread closures and virtual learning schedules at schools and colleges due to hazardous travel conditions. Continuously updated check back or refresh this page. Colleges / Universities…
Independence County GOP to Host Reagan Rockefeller Dinner Featuring Senator Tom Cotton
The Independence County Republican Party has announced plans for its annual Reagan Rockefeller Dinner, featuring U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Batesville Community Center.…
Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival Celebrates Successful Fourth Annual Event in Clinton
Another successful event is officially in the books for the Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival, which celebrated its fourth annual gathering on November 1 at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds in Clinton. The one-day festival…
Mountain View’s Kay Thomas Honored with 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards Folklife Award
Kay Thomas of Mountain View has been named the recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards Folklife Award, honoring her dedication to preserving and promoting Arkansas’ rich cultural heritage and traditional arts. The announcement was…
