Students from Arkansas State University-Newport are celebrating a major achievement after earning a total of 18 medals at the recent SkillsUSA State Conference. The awards spanned multiple disciplines within the Applied Sciences Division, highlighting the…
A student from Arkansas State University-Beebe is making waves after earning top honors at a statewide SkillsUSA competition. Matthew Ruther of Vilonia captured the gold medal in the Marine Service Technology – Post Secondary category,…
A FULL ROAD CLOSURE is scheduled for Highway 25 across Greers Ferry Dam on May 3 as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts routine maintenance. Officials say the closure will be in effect from…
Tim Griffin has officially certified Act 934 of 2025, expanding Arkansas law to further restrict the sale and distribution of intoxicating hemp-derived products. The updated law builds on legislation passed in 2023 targeting products such…
A fatal crash in Baxter County claimed the life of a Gamaliel man and left another person injured Monday afternoon. According to the Arkansas State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 2:03 PM on April…
The Arkansas TV Foundation has received a major anonymous donation that will help ensure the continued operation of Arkansas PBS. The gift will provide 1 million dollars per year for the next 3 years, totaling…
A student from Heber Springs is among the first selected for a new medical school pathway at Arkansas State University. Lynnlee Presley has been named to the inaugural Freshman to Physician (F2P) cohort, a program…
A successful youth turkey hunt in Stone County is being celebrated after 12-year-old Ivy Eldridge harvested her 3rd tom. According to her dad, Justin, this marks Ivy’s 1st year using a shotgun after taking her…
The annual Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition “Quiz Bowl 2026” returns Saturday, April 25, showcasing top high school talent from across the state. The event will air beginning at 9 a.m. on Arkansas PBS and stream…
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division has opened an investigation into an officer-involved shooting death at the request of the Izard County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the incident happened Saturday, April 18, 2026, around…
