The Child Safety Center of White County is continuing its mission to protect and support children across the region while raising awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Executive Director Darby Gaines says the…
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Youth Shooting Sports Regionals Jacksonville Arkansas 2026 Season Kicks Off
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Youth Shooting Sports Program regionals begin this weekend as thousands of student athletes compete for a shot at state titles and college scholarships. The 19th season features approximately 5700…
ASU-Newport Students Win 18 Medals at SkillsUSA State Conference
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…
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.4% as Labor Force Reaches Record High in February 2026
The Arkansas Department of Commerce, in conjunction with the, reports Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.4% from January to February 2026. Nationally, the U.S. unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.4%, up one-tenth…
North Little Rock Arkansas Couple Wins $1,000 Goosechase Prize
A North Little Rock couple has turned outdoor adventure into a big win. Scott and Melissa Ervin earned a $1,000 shopping spree at Bass Pro Shops after competing in the 2026 Natural State Goosechase, organized…
Arkansas TV Foundation Secures 3 Million Dollar Donation to Support Arkansas PBS
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…
Lyon College Arkansas Students Race Professor to Fight Hunger in Batesville
Students at Lyon College turned competition into community impact during the “Race the Dr. for Help and Hope” event at Bryan Lake. Hosted by the Political Science Club and the Alpha Chi Honor Society, the…
Arkansas Century Farm Program 2026 Applications Now Open
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2026 Arkansas Century Farm Program, recognizing families who have owned and operated the same farm for at least 100 years. The program highlights Arkansas’s…
Harding University Arkansas Athlete Josie Parks Sets Record, Named GAC Track Athlete of the Week
Harding University senior Josie Parks delivered a record-breaking performance and has been named the Great American Conference Track Athlete of the Week following her showing at the Bryan Clay Invitational. Competing in Azusa, California, Parks…
Heber Springs Student Selected for Arkansas State Freshman to Physician Program
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…
