Former State Representative Tommy E. Mitchum, 76, of Batesville, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at White River Medical Center, surrounded by family. Known for his dedication to public service, his love for…
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BREAKING NEWS: $1.8 Billion Lottery Ticket Purchased in Cabot — Historic Arkansas Jackpot Win
A winning $1.8 billion lottery ticket was purchased in Cabot, making history as one of the largest lottery jackpots ever won in the state of Arkansas — and one of the biggest in the nation.…
COOL 104.7 & 99.1 Make It a Christmas to Remember for Searcy Winner Nicky Benson
COOL 104.7 & 99.1 have officially made it A Christmas to Remember for Nicky Benson of Searcy, announcing her as the big winner of the station’s popular holiday giveaway. Benson took home $3,500 in gift…
Batesville Continues White River Wonderland for 2025 as Christmas Capital of Arkansas® Shines Brighter Than Ever
Each winter, Riverside Park transforms into the shimmering holiday wonderland that earned Batesville the title Christmas Capital of Arkansas®. This year, the tradition continues with a reimagined layout, new attractions, and festive displays designed to…
First Security Bank Donates $50,000 to Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance from Cookbook Proceeds
First Security Bank donated $50,000 to the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, representing proceeds from “What’s Cookin’ at First Security Bank, Volume 2.” Originally published in 2019, the second volume of the community cookbook includes more…
From Schulz to Trump to Sanders: Leaders Calling America Back to the True Meaning of Christmas
How Charles Schulz Insisted on Putting Jesus at the Center of A Charlie Brown Christmas Charles Schulz never wavered from declaring the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ. A devout Christian, Schulz…
AMP Honors Cabot Native Emma Baird for Leadership in Compliance and AI at Crews & Associates
Arkansas Money & Politics has recognized Cabot native Emma Baird as one of the state’s rising leaders, spotlighting her growing influence as Compliance Officer and Director of Artificial Intelligence at Crews & Associates. Baird is…
Harding University Football in Searcy Finishes Historic 2025 Season Ranked No. 2 in Final AFCA Division II Poll
The Harding Bisons closed out a record-breaking 2025 season ranked No. 2 in the final American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches Poll, released Monday. The Bisons finished 15-1 and held the No. 2…
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Responds to Freedom From Religion Foundation Over Christmas Proclamation
Sarah Huckabee Sanders has issued a firm response after receiving a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation objecting to her decision to close Arkansas state offices on Friday, December 26, in observance of Christmas.…
Arkansas State Police (ASP) Seeks Public’s Help to Locate Vehicle, Suspect in Fatal Pope County Hit-and-Run
Arkansas State Police (ASP) investigators are asking the public for assistance in locating a vehicle and identifying the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run that occurred Saturday evening, November 15, 2025, in Pope County.…
