The authors of A Murder in Searcy have released a new book examining another historic case that once gripped the community. Mike Allen and Deana Hamby-Nall announced this week the release of The Abduction of…
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Lyon College Names Caroline Sykes as Philanthropy Officer for School of Dental Medicine
Lyon College has named Caroline Sykes as the first dedicated philanthropy officer for its growing School of Dental Medicine in Little Rock. The appointment strengthens advancement efforts as the college expands its presence in central…
Unity Health Hospital to Host Donor Champions Blood Drive with Free Gifts for Participants
A community blood drive is scheduled at Unity Health Hospital later this month, giving residents a chance to help save lives and receive special donor rewards. The Donor Champions Blood Drive, hosted in partnership with…
Heber Springs Schools Thank ASU–Beebe Searcy Campus LPN Students for Assisting with Scoliosis Screenings
Heber Springs Schools are extending a special thank you to LPN students from ASU–Beebe Searcy Campus for their assistance with middle school scoliosis screenings. School officials say the students’ professionalism, compassion, and willingness to serve…
New PEOPLE: Governor Orders Major Shakeup In Little Rock
Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a series of new appointments and reappointments to Arkansas boards and commissions, impacting several communities across the ArkansasRadio.com region. Regional appointments include: Bob Connell of Searcy was appointed to the Arkansas…
Billy Steinberg, Hit Songwriter Behind ‘Like a Virgin’ and ‘True Colors,’ and “Alone” Dies at 74
The music world is remembering legendary songwriter Billy Steinberg, who has died at the age of 74. Steinberg, inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011, helped define 1980s pop and rock with a…
Lyon College Convocation to Explore Arkansas’s Political Realignment from Blue to Red
Lyon College will host a public convocation lecture examining Arkansas’s dramatic political shift over the past decade. Dr. John C. Davis will present “From Blue to Red: The Rise of the GOP in Arkansas” on…
Grant Hardin Scheduled for Izard County Court Appearance on Escape Charge
Convicted murderer and former police chief Grant Hardin is scheduled to appear in Izard County Circuit Court on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in connection with a new charge of second-degree escape. The…
Sanders Signs Executive Order to Speed Permitting for Economic Development Projects
Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new executive order aimed at speeding up permitting for economic development projects across Arkansas, calling it a major step in making the state more competitive nationally and globally. The…
9 Men Arrested in Human Trafficking Investigation in Arkansas
Nine men were arrested in a Hot Springs human trafficking investigation led by Tim Griffin and his Special Investigations Division. According to Griffin, the multi-agency operation targeted individuals accused of arranging to pay for sex…
