Violet Brumley Hensley, the celebrated Arkansas fiddle maker and musician known as the “Whittlin’ Fiddler” and “Stradivarius of the Ozarks,” has died at the age of 109. Hensley died Friday, August 7, 2026, in Yellville.…
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Highway 178 Across Bull Shoals Dam Closing August 4–5 for Routine Maintenance
Motorists traveling between Marion and Baxter counties should prepare for temporary closures on Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across the dam from 8 a.m.…
Bull Shoals Dam Highway 178 Closure Scheduled July 9-10 for Maintenance
Motorists traveling across Bull Shoals Dam should plan for delays as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily closes Highway 178 for scheduled maintenance. The closure is scheduled from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on…
Baxter County Arkansas Arrest: Child Exploitation, Pipe Bomb, 50 Firearms Seized
A major investigation in Baxter County has led to the arrest of a 61-year-old man facing dozens of felony charges involving child exploitation, along with additional charges after authorities discovered an explosive device, drugs, and…
Former Bull Shoals Arkansas Court Clerk Arrested on Theft Charge by Arkansas State Police
Arkansas State Police (ASP) has arrested a former Bull Shoals court clerk following an investigation into missing court fine payments. According to officials, ASP Special Agents launched the investigation on September 15, 2025, at the…
“Ditch” Night-Time Accident Takes Life Of Arkansas Man
His vehicle hit a ditch, reportedly killing him. On March 23, 2025, at 8:29 p.m., a deadly crash occurred on Marion County Road 2059 in Yellville, Marion County. James Andrew Tillery, 68, of Yellville, was…
Police Say Autopsy Ordered After Arkansas Woman Found “Unresponsive” In Bed
Law enforcement have issued an update after a disturbing incident has spurred public interest. A county sheriff’s office in Arkansas say an autopsy has been ordered after a 911 call leading to a deceased woman.…
Small Magnitude Earthquake “Tremor” Reported In Arkansas
It happened in Marion County, Arkansas just after midnight very early in the morning on Saturday, January 2nd, 2025. A 2.0 magnitude earthquake struck just 16 km from Bull Shoals, Arkansas, early Saturday morning. That’s…
