Families across north-central Arkansas are invited to an evening of magic, entertainment, and giving back as nationally recognized illusionist Paul Carlon performs a special benefit show for Beautifully Broken Arkansas. The event is scheduled for…
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Arkansas Receives Federal Education Waiver to Expand Local Control of Schools
Arkansas has become the 5th state in the nation to receive a new federal education waiver designed to give state and local school leaders greater flexibility over federal education funding while reducing paperwork and administrative…
Benton Woman Pleads Guilty in Federal Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that Regina Mai Allen, 29, of Benton, has pleaded guilty in federal court to 1 count of distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) following an investigation by the Attorney…
Centene to Exit Arkansas ARHOME Medicaid Program in 2027
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) has confirmed that Centene Corporation will no longer participate in Arkansas’ ARHOME Medicaid expansion program beginning in 2027. The change affects approximately 70,000 ARHOME beneficiaries currently enrolled in…
Office of Keep Arkansas Beautiful Joins Arkansas Department of Transportation
The Office of Keep Arkansas Beautiful is officially part of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) following the passage of Act 148 during the 2026 Fiscal Session. The legislation, sponsored by State Senator Mark Johnson,…
Saharan Dust Plume Expected to Bring Hazy Skies Across Arkansas This Week
A massive plume of Saharan dust is expected to move across the Gulf Coast and reach Arkansas later this week, bringing hazy skies, vivid sunrises and sunsets, and reduced air quality. Forecasters say the dust…
Oobotic Investing $6.5 Million in Melbourne, Arkansas Facility, Creating Up to 70 Jobs
Advanced manufacturing company Oobotic has announced plans to invest approximately $6.5 million in its first production facility in Melbourne, Arkansas, creating up to 70 new jobs during the next 4 years. The approximately 97,000-square-foot facility,…
Cave City Watermelon Festival Adds Free Sweetest Shuttle and New Visitor Map for 2026
Visitors attending the 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival will have two new ways to experience everything the community has to offer. The Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of The Sweetest…
BREAKING: Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin Launches Investigation into A.M. Pyrotechnics Following Batesville and Statewide Fireworks Cancellations FOCUS KEYPHRASE
Arkansas Attorney General Launches Investigation into A.M. Pyrotechnics After Multiple Fireworks Shows Canceled Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has launched an active investigation into A.M. Pyrotechnics after the company failed to provide several contracted Independence…
Team USA Round of 16 Watch Party Set for Monday at Rialto Theater in Searcy
Soccer fans are invited to gather in downtown Searcy Monday evening to cheer on Team USA as it faces Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The free community watch party will…
