The 2026 Sharp County Fair continues all week at the Sharp County Fairgrounds in Ash Flat, offering families 6 days of carnival rides, agriculture, entertainment, and hometown tradition. Now in its 90th year, the fair…
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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…
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,…
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…
Dangerous Heat Expected Across Arkansas This Week With Heat Index Up To 114 Degrees
Dangerous heat will dominate the Arkansas weather forecast this week as the National Weather Service warns of increasingly hazardous conditions across much of the state. The greatest heat risk is expected Tuesday through Thursday as…
Thunder on Thunderbird 2026 Celebrates Independence Day In Cherokee Village Arkansas
Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Independence Day at the annual Thunder on Thunderbird event on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Cherokee Village. The day begins at 6:30 a.m. with a Cherokee Village Fire…
Sage Man Facing Multiple Child Sex Crime Charges In Izard County
A Sage man is being held on a $250,000 bond after being arrested on multiple charges involving alleged crimes against children. According to jail records, 42-year-old Brandon Lara of Sage was booked into the Izard…
Sharp County Coroner-Elect Seth Wortham Arrested In Pet Cremation Investigation
Authorities in Sharp County say the county’s coroner-elect has been arrested following an investigation involving allegations connected to a paid pet cremation service. Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell announced Friday that Seth Wortham was taken…
Cave City Watermelon Festival Sweetest Voice Contest 2026 Opens Entries Winner Opens for Sammy Kershaw
Singers from across Arkansas are being invited to enter the 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival Sweetest Voice Contest for a chance to perform live on stage and win a $500 grand prize. Contest organizers say…
Cave City Watermelon Festival Sweetest Voice Contest 2026 Opens Entries Deadline July 3rd
Singers from across Arkansas are being invited to enter the 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival Sweetest Voice Contest for a chance to perform live on stage and win a $500 grand prize. Contest organizers say…
