A remarkable piece of Arkansas and American history now has a permanent home following a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Wednesday, July 1, at the William Carl Garner Visitor Center in Heber Springs. Community leaders, local residents,…
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New Arkansas Tire Law Takes Effect July 1, Could Increase Tire Disposal Fees
A new Arkansas law took effect on Wednesday, July 1, changing how tire disposal costs are handled and allowing tire dealers to charge additional fees for transporting and disposing of used tires. The Tire Management…
Cabot Releases Fireworks Parking and Traffic Plan for July 2 Celebration
Cabot Parks and Recreation is asking visitors attending Thursday evening’s fireworks celebration to be prepared for temporary traffic changes as thousands of people leave the park following the event. Officials announced that all entrance lanes…
Arkansas Hospitals Generate $19.7 Billion in Economic Output, New Report Shows
Arkansas hospitals continue to be a major economic engine across the state, generating an estimated $19.73 billion in annual economic output while serving as essential healthcare providers for communities large and small. According to the…
White County Sheriff’s Office Believes Remains Found Are Missing Man Brian Waggle
The White County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that deputies conducting a search for missing man Brian Waggle located remains believed to be his on Rio Vista Road. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies, working alongside…
Pangburn Arkansas Celebrates America’s 250th With July 4th Events and Fireworks
The city of Pangburn Arkansas is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a full day of patriotic activities planned for Saturday, July 4, 2026. Festivities will begin with the popular Outhouse…
United We Stand Festival Returns to Searcy for America’s 250th Birthday Celebration
The City of Searcy and Searcy Beats & Eats are inviting families from across Arkansas to celebrate America’s 250th birthday during the 6th Annual United We Stand Festival on Saturday, July 4. The celebration begins…
Downtown Searcy Traffic Pattern Changes Now In Effect On 3 Streets
Drivers traveling through Downtown Searcy will notice several new traffic pattern changes aimed at improving the flow of vehicles throughout the downtown district. According to the City of Searcy, Arch Street from Spring Street to…
Governor Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Marked Tree Police Officer Trevor Howard
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered the United States flag and the Arkansas state flag to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of interment in honor of Marked Tree Police…
Arkansas Ban on Soft Drinks and Candy Purchased with SNAP Benefits Takes Effect July 1
A major change to Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, officially takes effect on July 1, 2026. Under a waiver approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, SNAP benefits in…
