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…
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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…
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services to Return $10.1 Million to Customer-Owners Through Patronage Program
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services announced it will return $10.1 million in profit sharing to eligible customer-owners in February through its Patronage Program, marking the 20th consecutive year the organization has distributed a portion of its…
Arkansas Arts Council Announces 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards Recipients
The Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, has announced the recipients of the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards, recognizing individuals, organizations, and businesses for outstanding contributions to the…
Arkansas State Offices to Remain Closed Wednesday Due to Winter Storm and Road Conditions
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered Arkansas state office buildings to remain closed Wednesday, January 28, 2026, except for critical operations, due to ongoing impacts from the recent winter storm and hazardous road conditions. State…
