Author : Kenneth Cook

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Kenneth Cook is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Cook Media Publishing Corporation and all its properties. His primary roles are managing editorial, business development, content development, online acquisitions, and operations. Cook Media Publishing began in 2013 with one site and a goal of creating content that was clear, concise, worth reading, entertaining, and useful. Since then the portfolio has grown to a dozen properties covering a wide array of publications including business, news, politics, financial, real estate, architecture, entertainment, lifestyle, and many more.

State News

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission lifts limits on Lake Conway

Kenneth CookJuly 23, 2023

by Kenneth CookJuly 23, 20230801

MAYFLOWER, Ark. – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously Thursday to lift all daily length limits on the Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway...

State Business

$2 billion theme park coming to Oklahoma in 2026, rivaling size of Disney

Kenneth CookJuly 20, 2023June 4, 2024

by Kenneth CookJuly 20, 2023June 4, 20240897

A Branson, Missouri-based entertainment company is proposing what it calls a $2 billion theme park development for northeast Oklahoma just west of Grand Lake on...

School News

Southside to add new additions to junior and high schools

Kenneth CookJuly 20, 2023July 23, 2023

by Kenneth CookJuly 20, 2023July 23, 202301013

Southside has announced that contracts have been signed to begin construction on additions to the Southside Junior High School and Southside High School. The project...

Local Crime

$50K bond set for medical employee accused of pocketing narcotics

Kenneth CookJuly 18, 2023July 23, 2023

by Kenneth CookJuly 18, 2023July 23, 20230644

According detectives with the Independence County Sheriff’s Department a probable cause affidavit was filed July 14, for Nadine J. Hightower, 35, for nine counts of...

Local News

Drowning victim identified as Jacksonville man

Kenneth CookJuly 17, 2023July 23, 2023

by Kenneth CookJuly 17, 2023July 23, 20230714

BATESVILLE, Ark. – The Independence County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who drowned while trying to save his son in the White River as...

Local Crime

Man on backhoe leads deputies on chase

Kenneth CookJuly 13, 2023July 13, 2023

by Kenneth CookJuly 13, 2023July 13, 20230617

CLAY COUNTY, Ark. – 40-year-old Rodney Thrasher led deputies on a chase down a field road. Clay County Deputies observed Thrasher driving a backhoe across...

Uncategorized

Lyon College announces founding dean for veterinary school

Kenneth CookMay 31, 2023July 23, 2023

by Kenneth CookMay 31, 2023July 23, 20230443

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Lyon College announced a founding dean for its new school of veterinary medicine. Dr. Eleanor M. Green will serve as the...

Local Crime

Paragould man accused of raping child

Kenneth CookMarch 12, 2023March 12, 2023

by Kenneth CookMarch 12, 2023March 12, 20230668

PARAGOULD, Ark. – A 31-year-old Paragould man was arrested after he was accused of having sex with a child. According to the Green Co. Sheriffs...

Local News

Lyon College Music department to celebrate World Music Night on March 16

Kenneth CookMarch 11, 2023March 11, 2023

by Kenneth CookMarch 11, 2023March 11, 20230629

BATESVILLE, Arkansas – The Lyon College Music department will host its 10th annual World Music Night on Thursday, March 16, at 5 p.m. in the Bevens Music Room of...

Local News

The Lyon College Clay Club and Art Student League will host an on-campus art sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 14-15

Kenneth CookMarch 11, 2023March 11, 2023

by Kenneth CookMarch 11, 2023March 11, 20230609

BATESVILLE, Arkansas – The Lyon College Clay Club and Art Student League will host an on-campus art sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 14-15, in the Mabee-Simpson...