A tragic house fire in Stone County claimed the lives of 2 people early Sunday morning, according to local emergency responders. The incident began around 7 a.m., when the Mountain View Fire Department was dispatched…
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USPS Forever Stamp Price Increasing to 82 Cents on July 12
The cost of mailing a letter is going up again. The U.S. Postal Service will increase the price of a First-Class Forever Stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents beginning Sunday, July 12. The 4-cent…
Arkansas Speed Enforcement Campaign Begins July 10 to Reduce Speeding Fatalities
Drivers across Arkansas can expect to see more law enforcement officers on highways and local roads beginning July 10 as the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office joins agencies statewide for the national “Speeding Slows…
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect After Fatal Shooting of 7-Year-Old Everett Deaver
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest following the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old boy in northern Pulaski County. According to investigators, deputies responded around 6:06 p.m. on July 7 to the 24000…
Illusionist Paul Carlon to Perform Benefit Show for Beautifully Broken Arkansas in Melbourne
Families across north-central Arkansas are invited to an evening of magic, entertainment, and giving back as nationally recognized illusionist Paul Carlon performs a special benefit show for Beautifully Broken Arkansas. The event is scheduled for…
Arkansas Receives Federal Education Waiver to Expand Local Control of Schools
Arkansas has become the 5th state in the nation to receive a new federal education waiver designed to give state and local school leaders greater flexibility over federal education funding while reducing paperwork and administrative…
Centene to Exit Arkansas ARHOME Medicaid Program in 2027
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) has confirmed that Centene Corporation will no longer participate in Arkansas’ ARHOME Medicaid expansion program beginning in 2027. The change affects approximately 70,000 ARHOME beneficiaries currently enrolled in…
Office of Keep Arkansas Beautiful Joins Arkansas Department of Transportation
The Office of Keep Arkansas Beautiful is officially part of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) following the passage of Act 148 during the 2026 Fiscal Session. The legislation, sponsored by State Senator Mark Johnson,…
Saharan Dust Plume Expected to Bring Hazy Skies Across Arkansas This Week
A massive plume of Saharan dust is expected to move across the Gulf Coast and reach Arkansas later this week, bringing hazy skies, vivid sunrises and sunsets, and reduced air quality. Forecasters say the dust…
Oobotic Investing $6.5 Million in Melbourne, Arkansas Facility, Creating Up to 70 Jobs
Advanced manufacturing company Oobotic has announced plans to invest approximately $6.5 million in its first production facility in Melbourne, Arkansas, creating up to 70 new jobs during the next 4 years. The approximately 97,000-square-foot facility,…
