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…
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Counterfeit Currency Reported in Area; Businesses Urged to Stay Alert
Law enforcement officials are warning area businesses after counterfeit currency reported in Arkansas has surfaced in recent days. Authorities are urging business owners and employees to carefully examine all cash transactions and verify bills before…
Mountain View Revenue Office to Remain Closed Next Week for Maintenance
The Mountain View Revenue Office will remain closed next week due to maintenance, according to state officials. Customers needing driver services, vehicle registration, or other motor vehicle-related transactions are encouraged to use the Arkansas Department…
Arkansas State Offices to Remain Closed Friday Due to Winter Storm Conditions
Due to hazardous road conditions caused by an ongoing winter storm, Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered Arkansas state office buildings to remain closed except for critical operations on Friday, January 30, 2026. State officials say…
Arkansas State Offices to Remain Closed Tuesday as Winter Storm Continues to Impact Road Conditions
Due to continued hazardous road conditions from this weekend’s winter storm, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered all Arkansas state office buildings closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026, except for critical operations. State officials say the…
BREAKING: Harlem Globetrotters Game at Simmons Bank Arena Postponed Due to Weather, Rescheduled for April 11
The Harlem Globetrotters game originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24, at Simmons Bank Arena has been postponed due to inclement weather and travel safety concerns. Event organizers announced the game has been rescheduled for Saturday,…
Former Nursing Home Owner with Facilities in Batesville, Mountain View, Newport, and Searcy Pardoned by Trump, Released from Arkansas Prison
A nursing home operator pardoned by President Donald Trump has been released from an Arkansas prison following approval from the Arkansas Post Prison Transfer Board. Joseph Schwartz was released Tuesday morning after being granted parole…
Be Informed: How Arkansas Classifies Sex Offenders: Understanding the State’s Four-Level Risk System
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we’re taking a closer look at how Arkansas operates one of the nation’s most detailed sex offender classification systems, assigning offenders to four risk levels based on…
BREAKING NEWS: $1.8 Billion Lottery Ticket Purchased in Cabot — Historic Arkansas Jackpot Win
A winning $1.8 billion lottery ticket was purchased in Cabot, making history as one of the largest lottery jackpots ever won in the state of Arkansas — and one of the biggest in the nation.…
USGS Confirms Two Earthquakes Near Lynn, Arkansas on Saturday Evening — Here’s What We Know
The U.S. Geological Survey reported two small earthquakes near Lynn, Arkansas, on Saturday evening, though no residents have reported feeling the shaking. The first earthquake occurred at 5:20 p.m., striking about 2 miles west-northwest of…
