WWII Soldier Private Rodger Dean Andrews Laid to Rest in Gravette After 81 Years
GRAVETTE, Ark. – After more than eight decades of uncertainty, U.S. Army Private Rodger Dean Andrews, a Gravette native and World War II soldier, was...
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Arkansas Beaches Closed Due to E. Coli Contamination Ahead of Summer Season
Little Rock, AR – As Arkansas gears up for the summer swimming season, several public beaches across the state remain closed due to elevated levels...
Nationwide Ground Beef Alert: Possible E. Coli Contamination at Whole Foods
Little Rock, AR – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ground beef sold...
Job Corps Program Faces Nationwide Closure, Leaving Students and Communities in Limbo
Washington, D.C. – On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a phased pause of operations at all 99 contractor-operated Job Corps centers...
Lightning Strike Destroys Sheridan Water Treatment Plant, Prompting Citywide Boil Order and Emergency Response
SHERIDAN, Ark. – A lightning strike over the weekend has caused a major water crisis in Sheridan after it ignited a fire that destroyed the...
New Law to regulate UTVs on Public Roads in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas residents may soon see more utility task vehicles (UTVs), commonly known as side-by-sides, legally traveling on county and city roads—if...
University of Arkansas Reinstates Five International Students After Visa Status Dispute
Fayetteville, AR – The University of Arkansas has reinstated the visa status of five international students whose records were terminated last month, according to John...
Trump Approves Federal Disaster Aid for Arkansas After March Storms
Batesville, Ark. — President Donald J. Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Arkansas on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, reversing an earlier denial and unlocking...
Click It or Ticket Campaign Reminds Drivers: Buckle Up Day and Night
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Arkansas Highway Safety Office (AHSO) and Arkansas law enforcement are...
Realtors Relief Foundation Offers Grants for Arkansas Storm Victims in Independence County
BATESVILLE, Ark. — The Realtors Relief Foundation has opened applications for grants to support Arkansas homeowners and renters in Independence County whose primary residences were...