The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a major milestone as the Midland School District broke ground on a new high school addition and cafeteria at 741 Main St. in Pleasant Plains Arkansas. The ceremony…
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Spaghetti Supper and Dessert Auction Searcy Arkansas March 28 2026
A night of food, fellowship, and fundraising is planned in Searcy as Landmark Baptist Church prepares to host a special community event. The church will hold a Building Fundraiser Spaghetti Supper and Dessert Auction on…
10 Arkansas Counties in the Region Under Burn Ban March 23, 2026 UPDATED
Officials have issued burn bans across 10 counties in Arkansas as dry conditions continue to increase the risk of wildfires across the region. The counties currently under burn bans in the region include: Cleburne County…
Conway Arkansas Woman Convicted of Medicaid Fraud Sentenced March 2026
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the conviction of a Conway woman in a Medicaid fraud case. According to officials, Victoria Smith-Williams, 38, of Conway Arkansas, was found guilty of 1 count of Medicaid fraud,…
1 Dead 1 Injured in Independence County Arkansas Shooting Suspect Identified March 23 2026 Law Enforcement is actively searching for him
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Monday morning in Independence County. According to officials, deputies were called to the scene around 3:20 a.m. on March 23, 2026, on Brown Lane. When deputies…
Independence Power Plant Fire Near Newark Arkansas Responded to by 3 Fire Departments
crews from across Independence County responded to a significant fire Sunday night at the Independence Power Plant near Newark. According to Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery, emergency crews were dispatched around 9:46 p.m. on Sunday,…
The late John Patrick “Pat” Fitts Honored in Little Rock Arkansas with Top Conservation Award
The Arkansas Wildlife Federation has honored the late John Patrick “Pat” Fitts, former director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, with the Harold Alexander Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award, the organization’s highest honor. The award…
Fatal Crash Reported on I-57 Near Searcy Arkansas
A fatal crash on Interstate 57 near Searcy Arkansas has claimed the life of a 68-year-old woman, according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. The crash occurred around 3:30 AM on March 18,…
Searcy District Court Warns of Scam Text Messages Targeting Residents
The Searcy District Court, a division of White County District Court with Judge Eric Kennedy presiding, is warning residents about a growing scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to collect court fines or prevent Failure…
Arkansas History Highlight: “Arkansas Traveler” Song Author Legacy & Mount Holly Cemetery
The story of Arkansas’s most famous folk tune, “Arkansas Traveler,” is deeply connected to one of the state’s most historic landmarks—Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. The song is credited to Sanford C. Faulkner,…
