A 32-year-old Searcy man was killed Sunday morning, October 11, 2026, when the semi-truck he was driving left Interstate 49 near Fayetteville, struck multiple trees and caught fire, according to the Arkansas State Police.
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Quitman Man, 61, Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Highway 5 in Cleburne County
A 61-year-old Quitman man was killed Saturday morning, October 10, 2026, when his motorcycle left the roadway and overturned on State Highway 5 South in rural Cleburne County.
Searcy Issues Loud Noise and Road Closure Warning for Wake the Dead Event October 17
The City of Searcy is alerting residents, businesses and motorists to expect extremely loud music, increased noise levels and a temporary road closure…
Independence County Deputies in Batesville Honored for Saving Two Lives with Naloxone
Two members of the Independence County Sheriff's Department are being recognized for their quick thinking and lifesaving actions after administering Naloxone in separate incidents that saved two lives.
Harding Academy Robotics Team Wins Ozark Mountain Brawl Competition in Mountain Home, Arkansas
Harding Academy is celebrating a major achievement after its high school robotics team, FRC Team 3937 Breakaway, and its alliance partners captured th…
VFW Celebrates Whopping 90 Years With U.S. Senator As “Special Guest” At Local Event
VFW Post 3543 Celebrates 90 Years of Serving Veterans With 3-Day Birthday Bash October 16–18 One of Arkansas' oldest Veterans of Foreign Wars posts is…
Arkansas Highway Workers From Cleburne And Newton Counties Recognized Nationally
2 Arkansas Department of Transportation employees are being recognized for their performances in a regional heavy equipment operators competition that…
Man Arrested And Charged With Rape And Assault In Batesville Area
Terry Chandler, 77, was booked into the Independence County jail on October 7, 2026, by the Independence County Sheriff's Department on charges of rape and second-degree sexual assault.
Arkansas School Wins $1 Million National Education Prize — Pine Bluff’s Learning Lounge Takes Top Honor
An Arkansas school is receiving national recognition and a $1 million prize for its innovative approach to education, with plans to bring its model to even more communities across the Natural State.
Columbus Day Is Monday, October 12: Why The Holiday Is Celebrated And What It Means For Arkansas
Millions of Americans will observe Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026, marking a federal holiday with more than 200 years of commemorative history in the United States.
