Holiday Festivities to Light Up Batesville: A Guide to Upcoming Celebrations
BATESVILLE, Ark. — The holiday season is fast approaching, and Batesville is gearing up with a lineup of festive events that are sure to bring...
Author : Kenneth Cook
Rain brings relief to dry conditions; burn ban remains for Independence County
Widespread rain Thursday brought some relief to a bone-dry Arkansas, as the state Division of Forestry reduced wildfire dangers in most counties to a “moderate”...
Arkansas Native and Country Star Justin Moore to Headline Simmons Bank Arena in January 2025
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Country music fans are in for a treat as Arkansas-born star Justin Moore will bring his talents to the Simmons...
Arkansas Announces New 815-Acre Prison Site in Franklin County, Expected to Create 800 Jobs
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ark. — Arkansas has announced the purchase of 815 acres in Charleston, Franklin County, for $2.95 million to build a new prison. State...
2024 Presidential Election Preview: Key Battleground States in Focus
As the 2024 presidential race heats up, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump find themselves in a tightly contested battle across the...
Arkansas Crop Burning Raises Health and Safety Concerns as New Legislation Proposed
JONESBORO, AR — Recently, smoke from crop burning by rice farmers in northeastern Arkansas blanketed Jonesboro, creating hazy skies and causing discomfort for many residents....
Mississippi Man Dies in Plane Crash in Arkansas Ozarks
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Ark. — A tragic plane crash in the Ozark Mountains claimed the life of 68-year-old Robert Phillips Mathis of Corinth, Mississippi, on...
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Leads Multi-Agency Operation, Resulting in 29 Arrests
SHARP COUNTY, AR — Sheriff Shane Russell of Sharp County reported the arrest of 29 individuals during a coordinated, multi-agency law enforcement operation on Thursday,...
Caveman Burger from Bailey’s Family Restaurant Crowned Arkansas’s Best Burger
CAVE CITY, AR — The Arkansas Beef Council proudly names the Caveman Burger from Bailey’s Family Restaurant in Cave City as the winner of the...
Understanding Winter Tornadoes: Why They Occur in Arkansas
While tornadoes are typically associated with spring, winter tornadoes pose a real threat, particularly in Arkansas and the Deep South. The ingredients for severe thunderstorms—strong...