2+ hour, 21+ min ago   (358+ words) Fairfield Bay Mayor Seth Connell found out on Wednesday that he is unopposed in his campaign for a 4-year term as mayor. Connell made the announcement following the close of the 2026 municipal candidate filing period. According to Connell, no challenger…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (313+ words) 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 p.m. in the Ward City Council Room. According to…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (213+ words) 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 of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. Following…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (190+ words) Bluegrass fans will have the opportunity to see one of the genre’s biggest stars when Bluegrass Hall of Fame member and GRAMMY Award winner Sam Bush performs live on Saturday, July 18, at the Ozark Highlands Theater inside Ozark Folk Center…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (270+ words) One of basketball’s greatest underdog stories has reached historic heights. Newark, Arkansas native and Cedar Ridge High School graduate Austin Reaves has agreed to a 4-year, $185 million maximum contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, making him the highest-paid undrafted player in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (277+ words) Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies have announced the results of Operation Viper, a high-intensity fugitive apprehension initiative that led to dozens of arrests and significant seizures of weapons, narcotics, and illegal proceeds across Arkansas. According to the U.S. Attorney’s…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (264+ words) A Sage man is being held on a $250,000 bond after being arrested on multiple charges involving alleged crimes against children. According to jail records, 42-year-old Brandon Lara of Sage was booked into the Izard County Detention Center on June 11. He…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (183+ words) The Searcy City Council reviewed strong financial numbers and major city improvement projects during its regularly scheduled meeting on June 9, 2026. City officials reported total fund balances of $23.4 million for May, including $7.2 million in the general fund and more than $6.6 million…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (159+ words) Vendor registration is now officially open for the 105th Independence County Fair as organizers prepare for another major celebration in Independence County during America 250 festivities. Fair officials are currently accepting registrations for food vendors, commercial outdoor vendors, and inside business vendors....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (149+ words) Cabot Panther senior and recent graduate Cooper Powell has been honored with the prestigious Brandon Burlsworth Award, recognizing his dedication, leadership, and character both on and off the field. The award is presented to student-athletes who demonstrate hard work, determination,…...