The city of Pangburn Arkansas is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a full day of patriotic activities planned for Saturday, July 4, 2026. Festivities will begin with the popular Outhouse…
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UPDATE UPDATE: Celebrate America Returns to Batesville This Sunday instead of Saturday with Music, Fireworks and Family Fun
Experience Independence is inviting families from across the region to celebrate America’s 250th birthday during Citizens Bank’s Celebrate America on Sunday, July 5, at Southerland Park, also known as the Batesville Municipal Golf Course. The…
Lyon College Names Kyle Wright as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Lyon College head men’s basketball coach Thomas Orr has announced the hiring of Kyle Wright as the program’s new assistant coach. Orr praised Wright’s work ethic and basketball knowledge, saying he has known him since…
Governor Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Marked Tree Police Officer Trevor Howard
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered the United States flag and the Arkansas state flag to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of interment in honor of Marked Tree Police…
Arkansas Ban on Soft Drinks and Candy Purchased with SNAP Benefits Takes Effect July 1
A major change to Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, officially takes effect on July 1, 2026. Under a waiver approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, SNAP benefits in…
BREAKING UPDATE: Arkansas National Guard Announces Fly Over Arkansas Schedule for America’s 250th Celebration
The Arkansas National Guard is taking to the skies as part of the Fly Over Arkansas celebration honoring America’s 250th Birthday, with military aircraft scheduled to fly over communities across the Natural State from June…
Stone County Shooting Investigation Leads to 2 Arrests in Shirley
A shooting investigation in Stone County has resulted in the arrest of 2 people following an incident Sunday evening that left 1 man hospitalized. According to the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately…
Dangerous Heat Expected Across Arkansas This Week With Heat Index Up To 114 Degrees
Dangerous heat will dominate the Arkansas weather forecast this week as the National Weather Service warns of increasingly hazardous conditions across much of the state. The greatest heat risk is expected Tuesday through Thursday as…
Team Arkansas Returns Home with 64 Medals from 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Team Arkansas received a warm welcome home Saturday after an outstanding performance at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, bringing home 64 medals, including 24 gold medals. Known as the Arkansas Diamonds, the…
2 Arkansas Earthquakes Recorded Near Bald Knob and Cave City
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded 2 minor earthquakes in Arkansas within 4 days of each other, with no injuries or damage reported. The first earthquake measured 2.3 magnitude and occurred at 11:24 a.m. CDT on…
