Ward residents are energized as the fire department unveils a new tool that could reshape emergency response across the town.
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Arkansas State Employees Awards Record $66,000 To 66 Scholarship Recipients
Sixty-six students and family members of Arkansas state employees have received scholarships to help them continue their education. The Arkansas State Employees Association awarded a record $66,000 through its 2026 scholarship program. Each of the…
Mountain Home Man Arrested In Ward On Five Child-Related Charges
A Mountain Home man faces five charges involving alleged sexual conduct and prohibited material involving minors following an arrest by the Ward Police Department. Jamesen Diederichs, 53, was arrested at approximately 8:16 p.m. Friday, Sept.…
CSAM ALERT: Cabot Man Arrested Following Cellphone Investigation
A Cabot man has been arrested on 9 counts following an investigation and forensic examination of a cellphone, according to the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff John Staley said deputies arrested 59-year-old David Newton on…
Text-to-911 Now Available Throughout Lonoke County
Text-to-911 is now available throughout Lonoke County, giving residents another way to reach emergency services when speaking on the phone is not possible or could put someone in danger. Officials stress that calling 911 remains…
Ward City Council Calls Special Meeting to Consider 4-Year Terms for Council Members
The Ward City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to consider placing a proposed change to council-member term lengths before city voters. The special meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30…
65 Arkansas Law Enforcement Cadets Graduate from ALETA Class 2026-B
The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training has recognized 65 cadets representing 45 law enforcement agencies following their graduation from Training Class 2026-B. The graduation ceremony was held at the East Camden campus…
ArkansasRadio.com Listeners Join Packed House for Bryan Adams, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Concert
Bryan Adams brought his “Roll With the Punches Tour” to a packed Simmons Bank Arena Saturday night, August 1, with special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. Thousands of concertgoers filled the arena for an…
North Central Arkansas 2026 Independence Day Guide: 31 Fireworks Shows, Festivals and Family Events
Communities across North Central Arkansas are preparing for one of the biggest Independence Day weekends in recent memory as America celebrates its 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts, food vendors and family-friendly activities. ArkansasRadio.com has…
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…
