A family trip to Arkansas turned into an unforgettable experience after a Tennessee man discovered a stunning 2.29-carat yellow diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Barry G. Smith, of Germantown, Tennessee, visited the Murfreesboro…
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Cave City Selected as Newest Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads Hub
Cave City has officially been selected as the newest hub in the Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads Program, expanding outdoor recreation and rural tourism opportunities across Independence and Sharp counties. Known as R3, the statewide program…
Bull Shoals Dam Highway 178 Closure Scheduled July 9-10 for Maintenance
Motorists traveling across Bull Shoals Dam should plan for delays as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily closes Highway 178 for scheduled maintenance. The closure is scheduled from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on…
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…
Blanchard Springs Caverns 2026 Season Arkansas State Parks USDA Forest Service Partnership
A new partnership between Arkansas State Parks and the USDA Forest Service will ensure continued public access to Blanchard Springs Caverns during the 2026 season. Under the cooperative agreement, Arkansas State Parks will assist with…
Mountain View, Arkansas: The Folk Music Capital of the World Celebrates Ozark Heritage this Thanksgiving Weekend
Tucked in the heart of the Ozarks, Mountain View proudly carries the title of Folk Music Capital of the World. Here, music isn’t just entertainment—it’s a way of life. On any given evening, locals and…
2 Trains Derailed In Arkansas In 24 Hours For Causes Unknown
We reported yesterday that a train derailed in Texarkana, Arkansas for causes unknown. We can now confirm that another train derailment happened shortly after that crash as well! According to Trains.com, another train derailed afterwards…
