A major community event is returning to Independence County as John 3:16 Ministries hosts its annual FREE Unity Fest on Saturday, May 16, 2026, bringing a full day of family fun, food, and entertainment. The…
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Highway 37 Bridge Closure in Jackson County Arkansas Scheduled April 27 Through May 25
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced a temporary closure of the Highway 37 bridge over Guthrie Lake near Tuckerman. The closure is scheduled to begin at 5 a.m. Monday, April 27, and continue through…
Child Safety Center of White County Highlights Child Abuse Prevention Efforts in Searcy Arkansas
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…
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…
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…
Five Mile Mountain Road to Perform at Bluegrass Monday in Paragould April 27
Bluegrass fans in Northeast Arkansas will have the chance to experience a high-energy live performance as Five Mile Mountain Road takes the stage for Bluegrass Monday on April 27. The concert begins at 7 PM…
