Dr. Darrin Curtis has been named deputy for Programs and Project Management and chief of the Programs and Project Management Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District. Curtis replaces Craig Pierce,…
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Batesville School Board Recommends Firing Superintendent Ginni McDonald Following Preschool Abuse Investigation
The Batesville School District Board of Education has recommended terminating Superintendent Dr. Ginni McDonald following an ongoing investigation tied to child abuse allegations involving a Batesville preschool program. In a statement released on the district’s…
Recent Rainfall Across North Central Arkansas Region May Increase Weed Pressure
Recent rainfall across the North Central Arkansas region has helped lawns, gardens, landscapes, and pastures recover from dry conditions, but the added moisture is also creating ideal conditions for rapid weed growth. As warm temperatures…
Mother Finds 3.09-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas During Time of Grief
A heartbreaking season of loss turned into a moment of hope for Pennsylvania native Keshia Smith after she uncovered a stunning 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Smith, who recently lost both…
Wynne Arkansas Wastewater Treatment Plant Rebuilt After 2023 Tornado Damage Using Advanced Concrete Protection
More than 2 years after devastating EF-3 tornadoes tore through Wynne and parts of Central and Eastern Arkansas, the City of Wynne has officially completed major reconstruction work on its wastewater treatment plant using advanced…
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Issues Scam Alert Over Fraudulent Emails
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Warns Residents About Fraudulent Email Scam The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is warning Arkansans about fraudulent emails being sent by individuals falsely claiming to represent the agency. Officials say the scam…
1 Adult and 2 Children Killed in Fiery Crash
Arkansas State Police are investigating a deadly head-on crash that killed 1 adult and 2 children Sunday night in Pulaski County. According to the preliminary fatal crash report, the collision happened at approximately 9:19 PM…
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Whatta-Burger Closes After 58 Years in Russellville Arkansas
One of Arkansas’ most iconic restaurants and a member of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame has officially closed its doors after 58 years in Russellville. Feltner’s Whatta-Burger, located across from Arkansas Tech University, served…
Van Buren County Master Gardeners Plant Sale Draws Huge Crowd in Clinton Arkansas
The Van Buren County Master Gardeners Plant Sale was a major success Saturday morning in Clinton as gardening enthusiasts packed the event before doors even opened. A long line formed outside ahead of the 9…
Pencil Bluff Arkansas Native Ginny Monk Wins Pulitzer Prize for Towing Industry Reporting
A native of Pencil Bluff has earned journalism’s highest honor after winning a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting focused on the towing industry. Ginny Monk, who earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas,…
