A remarkable piece of Arkansas and American history now has a permanent home following a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Wednesday, July 1, at the William Carl Garner Visitor Center in Heber Springs. Community leaders, local residents,…
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New Arkansas Tire Law Takes Effect July 1, Could Increase Tire Disposal Fees
A new Arkansas law took effect on Wednesday, July 1, changing how tire disposal costs are handled and allowing tire dealers to charge additional fees for transporting and disposing of used tires. The Tire Management…
Arkansas Hospitals Generate $19.7 Billion in Economic Output, New Report Shows
Arkansas hospitals continue to be a major economic engine across the state, generating an estimated $19.73 billion in annual economic output while serving as essential healthcare providers for communities large and small. According to the…
Lyon College Student Catherine Mills Named 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholar
Lyon College junior Catherine Mills of Clinton has been named a 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholar, one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarships recognizing outstanding students pursuing careers in science, engineering and mathematics. Mills, a…
Cabot Breaks Ground on First LOCOMUT Trail Segment, Marking Major Milestone for Community
City leaders, business officials and community members gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of the first phase of the LOCOMUT Trail, a major project designed to improve recreation, transportation and economic development in Cabot…
Pops at the Plex Returns to Cabot Thursday Night with Fireworks and Family Fun Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
This Thursday night, families from across Central Arkansas are invited to the Cabot Sportsplex for Pops at the Plex, one of the area’s largest Independence celebrations honoring America’s 250th birthday. The free event takes place…
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…
